Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Performers resent erfection The auditorium lights dim hushing the crowd to a soft murmur. With sweaty palms and a lump in their throats, nervous performers awaited the opening of the curtain. Eager with anticipation, members of the Dance Com- pany reflected on the past year. They remembered sell- ing posters and mirrors to help raise funds for the daz- zling costumes they now wear. They also recall the valuable advice of their sponsor, Mrs. Romero- Wolf, and the grueling prac- tices to attain perfection. The Drama Club mem- bers remembered traveling into the community for local plays and listening to their Ambitious actors take five to show off their newly built stage. sponsor, Mr. Olson, in or- der to broaden their knowl- edge of theatre. They also remembered the numerous good times that came from mixing their many outgoing and individualistic personal- ities. Finally, the curtain opened, marking the begin- ning of an outstanding per- formance. Before they knew it, the night was gone and the show over. The crowd applauded vigorously, end- ing the Dance Company and Drama Club’s year with a standing ovation. Designed by Gina Gallon- ardo. Photos by Greg Fresquez. Striving for perfection. The- resa Cotter, Tamara Van La n gen and Christine Newenhouse profile. ampus Activities

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Donee Company. Front Row: Ava Nance, Sherri Ells- worth, Traci Ricketts. Lisa Gorman. Jennifer Hight- ower. Kim Burns, Christine Newcnhouse, Tanya Mal- lon, Tamara VanLangcn. Second Row: Kim North, Gia Pritchard. Lisa Garcia. Theresa Cotter, Karen Kowa- laski. Renee Dubois. Marcy Davis. Christy Clough, Shawna Hendricks. Susan Brennan. Back Row: Spon- sor. Mrs. Romero-Wolf, Stacey Stump, Robyn Jerna- gen. Chrystal Hornsby. Cassic Heron. Drama Club. Front Row: David Robinson, Michelle Hop- son. Nicole Angileri, Ava Nance. Heidi Giovannoni, Ju- lie De Marco. Second Row: Jason Koziol, Kathy Stott, Dawn Nelson, Wendy Herslow, Stacy Smotek, Theresa Cotter, Somava Saha, Dan Hacsemeyer, Leisel Car- land. Mike Kuchn, Ken Adams, Nikki Preese. Back Row: John Beauchamp. Colleen Flood. Jennifer King. Julie Alley. Angela Andrews, Shirley Urie, Mike Mcdlin. Jeremy Grace, Sarah Boucher, Frank Piccioli, Mike Hendcrsen, Paul Pederson, Dan Tibbcts, James Reimer. Rehearsing for the fall play, “The Foreigner’’, Jeremy Grace’s remark surprises Dan Haesemeyer. Pausing in fifth position. Lisa Garcia and Tamara Van Langen strike a pose. erformance Clubs

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ighty ustangs arch “HUT!” came the aggres- sive call of the Mustang marching band. Drum ma- jors Dan Keller and La- Shun Barnes spared no force when calling the band to attention. Flags, the whirling won- ders, began practice in the summer with Leah Heron and Beverly Risinger as captains. For the twenty five girls, twirling and tossing be- came second nature. These girls, under the instruction of Lee Banner, added a touch of skill and finesse. A week of night practices was planned in August after camp. The band also prac- ticed intensely for an hour before school every morn- ing. Crisp September air quickly turned into a nippy November chill, but the dedicated members stuck it out. Football games were highlighted by the perfor- mances of the marching band. Band Day competi- tions were also part of the activities. Mr. Mayne had serious doubts that the band would do well at University of Arizona Band Day in Tuc- son. The band really hadn’t been pulling together before then, Mr. Mayne admitted. “I never had any doubt if they could do it, I just had doubts if they would.” The band did do well, receiving the honored Nunamaker Award Design by Lynelle Jayo. Photos by Greg Fresquez. Impressively marching foreward, the drumline radi- ates exuberance. The prominent salute of the band hailed a powerful burst of approval from the crowd. 84 arching Band