Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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iwnT UP FRONT We had a sense of unity and family that I think most pro- grams on campus didn't have; we had so much to share with each other ' Debbie Denlinger, senior Todd Dunn, Mr. Evans. Middle Row: Debbie Denlinger, Jaime Sansouci, Bob Redden, Rodney laulo. Leah Heron, Brian Neal. Carol Holmberg, Julio DeMarco. Kristin Moran. Back Row: Kristen Drathman, Monica Elliott, Yujl Suglyama, Robert Stuart. Joel Na- nnie. Brett Percy. Front Row: Mindy Myrtck, Willie Brown. Genlsls Bulseco. Todd Dunn. Jaime Sansouci, Denise Hodglns, Chris Peterson, Debbie Denlinger. Kristin Moran, Dona Maldonado. Jim Bierer, Jennifer Hunt. Korl Reese, Mr. Evans. Second Row: Michelle Car- rlck, Joel Nalme, Tiffany Powell, Bill Tankovlch. Stephanie Good. Yujl Suglyama. Stacy Smotek, Jeff Montierth. Heather Tanner. Aaron Thorson, Cherry DIGiacomo, Robin Bucklew. Shawn Wal- stad, Trish Longo, Janet Crews. John Benza, Julio DeMarco, Jon Summerfleld, Misty Johnson, Sean Fuller, Amy Arneson. Bob Redden, Carol Holmberg, Brain Neal, Leigh Pyper, Jason Hakes, Heather Summerfleld, Erik Spletter. Back Row: Brian O'Rourke, Elizabeth Reed. Jack Bowling. Kristen Drathman. Justin Turner, Melissa Whitaker. Robert Stuart. Monica Elliott, David Taylor, April Fox, Brett Percy. Leah Heron, Dan Erlkson. Judy Wallis, Rod- ney Laulo. JUST TWO IN THE CROWD? With such a small group as Da Capo, everyone counts. The ab- sense of one person changes the sound. Rob Stuarl and Chris Peter- son aren't 'just members': their pre- sense completes the group. Campus Activities

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THEY SING WITH ONE VOICE Slowly the cliques were lost and a tamily emerged, reminisced junior Chris Pe- terson, a Chorale and Da Capo member. 'Striving for excellence' and yet realiz- ing there was room for im- provement were themes for both choirs. As students This 'family' brought me out of my shell, - senior Jaime Sansouci gained a sense of unity and accomplishment they found confidence in each other. Much of Da Capo was based on trust. With such a small group everyone counted, said junior Kristen Drathman. For some students, being in choir was the only time they were able to be a part of such excellence, strength, and self-image. reflected choir director Bart Evans. This applied to Cho- rale's most outstanding achievement, an invitation to The American Choral Di- rector's Association in Los Angeles. Out of 60 audition tapes, only three high school choirs were chosen to com- pete, and Chorale was one of the three. I think we gave our school a name for something besides football. We were at last known for the arts as well! declared senior Monica Elliott. Students credited Mr. Ev- ans with the success of the choirs. Being named as The ■------1 Educator of the Month ex- emplified this. Mr. Evans had so much support and caring for each student it was amazing, explained student teacher, Julianne Lungren. Mr. Evans’ and the students' common quest for excellence unified their spir- its and harmonized their voices. Design by Roy a Maroufk- hani. Photos by Ashley Towne and Missy Smith. BREATHING BECOMES A TASK. In any chorus, the process of breathing is crucial to the sound. Ju- nior Mike Hops and Senior Brian Neal have learned to breath cor- rectly durog their years of Chorale. .. !□ O.K.. FROM THE TOP AGAIN: Mr. Evans and Kristin Moran leod the top Choir. Da Capo, through a of their performances. Dong it over agon and striving for the best possi- ble product is just part of the job. TEACHING EACH OTHER. Chorale's newest addition has made quite a change. Student teacher Julianne lungron gives the students a new out look at the mu- sic they sing. The difference is that, as she teaches Chorale, they teach her also. 90 horas

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 ••II was strange for me to witness the playofts against Brophy since I wont thero last year • Jim Hect, iunior It was a moment to re- member. State champions at last! For the first time in school history, the football team dominated the state finals at Sun Devil Stadium. Weeks earlier, the boys girls swimteam had pushed itself over the 2 threshold to vic- tory, also claiming the state title. The sports teams had gotten themselves up IN THERE with the best, infect- ing the school with a spirit and a deep sense of pride. The state titles acted as an example and incentive to bring out the best in the other sports teams. Players were determined to keep the school's good name and kept a high morale while supporting others. The net result was a confidence that, coupled with skill and a bit of luck, led to an eye- opening season of overall success. A renewed interest in sports had evolved. The vic- WATER LOGGED. A moment's rest from strenuous swim practice finds Aquatic Amin- als Kathy Pollard and Keith Denni- son splasting up a good time on the pool deck. tory that players carried off the field gave the school a name to take pride in. Design by Kim Ellis. Photos by Ashley Towne.