Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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ADYANCED D0N6E0IS h DRAGONS' dungeon masters screen Chess Club. Front Row: Andy Reitzel, Mr. Lutz. Brad Patton, Darren Vigesaa, Allon Kesselman. Back Row: John Roberts, Austin Hicks, Kitt Hodsden. John Ballcntine, Jennifer Chase, Paul Nelson. Gamers Club. Wendy Woodward, Ginia Yce, Jim Leung, Eric Graham, Chad Reynolds. Mike Thornton. Mr. Cash. Sherlock Holmes Society. Andy Reitzel, Keli Buessing, Mr. Hamlin, Greg Arney, Mike Palmenter. e ampus Activities 69

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uzzles layers awns How would you like to solve a murder, fight a drag- on or capture a king, all in a lunchtime? It was possible if you were a member of the Chess Club, Gamers Club, or Sherlock Holmes Society. While most students were rushing to cram down a Full Meal Deal, members of these clubs were exercising their minds and enjoying some friendly competition with fellow students. Dedicated Chess Club members met everyday where they practiced new strategies and competed with each other for positions in the club. The top five players competed in tourna- ments with schools from other cities. The Gamers Club and the Sherlock Holmes Society both met twice a week. In addition to solving its own mysteries, the Sherlock Holmes Society viewed films on the famous detec- tive. The Gamers Club re- turned to the medevil era to play the mental game of Dungeons and Dragons, act- ing out the characters they developed themselves. Challenges and competi- tion played a big part in these clubs, but never got in the way of having fun. These students successfully showed what could be done with a little skill and a lot of imagination. Design by Ashley Arnold. Photos by Gregory Fres- quez. Young sleuths, Greg Arney Jennifer Chase hesitates be- and Mike Palmcntcr, decide fore making a critical move that the butler did it. with her rook. 68 obby Clubs Chad Reynolds is engrossed Jim Leung has fun playing in an intense Dungeons and the Dungeon Master at a Dragons game. Gamers Club meeting.

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Diplomacy r What’s it like to orbit the moon and see an “Earth- rise”? How does the United Nations deal with the prob- lem of world terrorism? Why is it important to visit the nation’s capital and see our heritage, first hand? Students interested in the answers to these questions and wishing to explore the answers to many more, found three clubs to their lik- ing. The Historical Society, Model United Nations, and Close-Up attracted special groups of students-those willing to take an active part in shaping the future. The Historical Society members belonged to a unique club, one that very few high schools have. The Society listened to speakers on a variety of topics, from warfare through the ages, to space travel, to a discussion with ex-senator Barry Gold- water. It took dedication to be- long to the Model U.N. With a mock U.N. meeting in the spring, the members had only a few months to pre- pare bills to propose, and to learn the respective policies of Tanzania, Barbados, and Ghana-all of whom Model U.N. represented at the con- vention. Sponsors Mr. Conway and Mr. Schedler helped the students with the re- search, practice in parlia- mentary procedure, and de- bate techniques. Through an extensive fund raising campaign that greatly reduced the amount that each student had to pay, Close-Up gave students the opportunity to go to Washington D.C. In Wash- ington, the students met oth- er Close-Up members from around the nation, toured the capital, and met with Su- preme Court justices and members of Congress. All three of these clubs al- lowed students to learn more about history, political science, and diplomacy, while doing so in a fun and interesting manner. Design by Craig Johnson. Photos by Tawnya Chitwood and Laura Davis. Leaning on his badge of of- fice, a pointer. Mr. Schlem- mer discusses a fund-raiser. 70 S ocial Science Clubs