Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Concert Orchestra. Front Row; Stephanie Chastain. Emily Rob- ins. Laura Rugh. Elizabeth Badgett, Amy Paulin. Alexis Chubrich. Jennifer Hall. Back Row: Mr. Christensen. Anita Venkatesh, Nikki Howfelt. Giles Glithers. Melissa Gould. Bryan Payne. Lori Bannis- ter. Symphony Orchestra. Front Row: Diana Razo. Sharon Anderson. Stacy Bunting. Cindy Rlsinger. Kelly Asslin, Jennifer Link, Mat- thew Prldemore. Second Row: Manene Thompson. Rachel James. Susie Thompson. Kelly Wyse. Trevor McIntyre. Julie Lear. Kim Camp. Angela Mull. Rachel Perkins. Third Row: Mr. Christen- sen. Jila Amizipour. Esther Haase. Kristi Mox. Danoon Edmonds, Trevor Woodford. Michelle Fowler. Danielle Chesser. Cyndl Mar- tinez, Michelle Aaron. Back Row: Andrea Brunello, Jeff James, Kim Phar. David Clewell, Sean Harvan. Todd Coleman, Leo Hol- lis. UP FRONT For the first time we enjoy the music we are playing and playing it together. We can work to- gether and create music instead of playing pieces. —Julie Lear, senior tampus Activities

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Question and Answer Hour Stated Mr. Christenson, orchestra director for the second consecutive year. “Music education is a need- ed part of anybody's edu- cation. THE QUESTION: Why was orchest This ques- tion could have been asked “After our first festival at Gammage, I be- lieved this would be our best year. —Matthew Pride- more, senior other events such as serving as pit orchestra for musicals and graduation. At the ABODA Fall Orchestra Festi- val at ASU. it received supe- rior ratings. By practicing endlessly on their own time and at school, orchestra members provided THE AN- SWER. THE ANSWER: Orchestra's hard work and discipline gave listeners the reward which the musicians themselves had struggled for. Everyone benefited from the artistic presence on campus. about any school activity. The opinions have been heard before. However. THE FACTS reveal the truth. THE FACTS: Besides performing at school on four occasions, the or- chestra was also needed for Summed up by Jennifer Link, “The feeling that one gets when we know that we did our best at the state and national festivals pays off for all the work we do. Design by Kristin Bolster. Photos by Laura Davis. IT'S EITHER DAYDREAM OR SCREAM Al in thought, juntas Diana Razo. Sharon Anderson, and Stacy Bunt- ing rest from rigorous practicing to daydreom and forever fantasize about Me on the outside, wonder- ing if they will see light again. THE BACK AND FORTH BEAT Rhythmotically playing with fellow viotnisfs, sophomore Angola Mull and junior Marlene Thompson stroke their instruments through the notes as serenely as possible while under pressure to attain perfection 86 0 rchestra PLAY IT AGAIN AND AGAIN AND ... Grueingly going over the notes to- gether. Mr. Christensen and mem- bers of the Symphony Orchestra are in intense concentration as they shape the music piece into form AT The END 6f his strinO Feeling out of tune and getting the blues. Trevor McIntyre contem- plates what the problem is and whether he should try again or im- provise

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LEAN ON ME. There ore advantages to being the early birds. Not only do first hour Showstoppers get the worm, but they get a massage before dgging into their new music. While being a small group allowed for individual attention, it also meant everyone could be heard, no matter how hard they tried to hide behind the piano. Les Chanteuses. Mr. Evans. Bridget Schmidt. Glenda Thurman. Cherl Coward. Dawn Roberts. Laurie Corwin. Concert Choir. Front Row: Cheri Burchfield, Michelle Strautman. Sheri Beals. Ann McCartney. Paula Frink. Irene Moreno. Steph- anie Chastain. Shanda Palmer. Jeff Benza. Jeff Edman. Tony Oaks. Sandi Brightly. Britney Vargas. Tammy Allbright, Tamara Johnson. Second Row: Doona Stephenson. Eileen Hanson. Dawn Erickson. Jennifer Hannon. Jennifer Hoffman. Heather Porter. Za- chary Clay. Larry Perreault, Ken Wiley. Jessica Ghenno. Diana Denny. Kolly Johnston. Kerry Tlbbets, Brenda Bonagofskl, Mr. Evans. Back Row.Bronwyn Brant. Cathi Thurman. Jolio Boucher. Jessica Truo. Angie Riley. Tyler Stuart. Tim Ehle. Clayton Jones. Mike Lower. Fred Hill. Terrio Jones. Michelle Aguilar. Danoo Lou- derback. Amy Broadbent. Kristin Bochart. . Showstoppers. Front Row: Mr. Evans. Michelle Graham, Anne Pypor. BoBo Bentz. Aimee Luikart, Marcella Mas. Marlene Thompson. Janel Harris. Second Row: Mindy Duffel. Trlsh Huobner. Tracie Stowell, Allison Parker. Kathe Runge. Shirley Urie. Alisa Jones. Gonosis Bulseco. Third Row: Jeanette Spurzom. Michollo Bolender. Kelly Dorrell. Both Borland, Julie Evans. Liesl Carland. Erica Hogue. Nikki Preese. Marcellina Sublran. Back Row: Gia Giliette. Jennifer Smith. Hoather Kochmann, Stacie Cotton. Kristin Dabling, Tamra Stuart. Nicole Angilori. Josette Gagnon. 88 ampus Activities