Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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 GIVE ME A D-O-B-S-O-N. Displaying their rowdness. Neil Lichler. Craig Day. and Trop- tolds (Brad and Brian Treplow) do a cheer to get their team psyched before one of their dual meets. CAN I GET OUT GET OUT NOW? Only to find out that the answer was no , junior Brad Robinson has to stay in the water and complete the practice. There was an average of ten prac- tices each week. “I love being on the team. It's really great and a lot of fun. It's so encour- aging when the upperclassmen have faith and root for everyone. -Sean Jones, sophomore BOY'S SWIMMING Marcos de Niza 129 43 Mesa 123 51 Tempe 84 23 Corona 126V6 44V4 McCIIntock 117 55 Elks Relays 1st Place Weslwood 120 52 Chandler 126 43 Gilbert 127 45 Mesa City Meet 1 si Placo Divisional 1st Place Stale 1st Place TEAM PROFILE State Champions! The boys swim team was the first to receive an athletic state championship trophy. They also produced a number of state champions and run- nerups. Seven AS- Ameri- can consideration times were achieved, one includ- ing an automatic AS-Ameri- can standard in the 4 by 100 free relay. They pulled within .6 seconds of an 8 year-old state record. Boy's Swimming. 1st Row: Neil Llchter, Brian Treplow, Doug King, Craig Day. Brad Treptow, Kellh Dennison. 2nd Row: Chris Tilley. Jeff Palmer. Mike Burkhart. Chris Schreiner. Steve Quinonez. Devin El- liott. 3rd Row: Chad Ervin, Kevin Colmar. Scott Haney, Sieve Os- good. Mike Chasten. Sean Jones. Brenlg Cory. 4th Row: Malt Flgor. Tom Agustine, Mike Rayonha. David Whitlach. Danny Palmer, Mark Whyn. 5th Row: mgr. Tamara Johnson. Coach Anderson. Brad Rob- inson. Jeremy Douwstra. Boy's Diving: Mike Moak. Jotham Ferry, coach Brian Kelley, David Thompson, end Scott Miller. 110 ports

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 It was a great season for us. We ol had a lot of fun together on ond off the course. -Stephanio Clark, sophomore LOOK OUTI HEBE IT COMES! Working on the perfect swing. Stephanio Clark practices before her next match. She finished among the top 20 players at the state tour- nament. 'FORRRRRRE! Checking to see where her ball went, senior Julie Lear practices at the driving range JJte is one of the players that has improved the most throughout the year. Girls Golf 109

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With unbridled spirit, the Boy's Swim Team went AU OUT During practice to bring home the State Championship. Mustang Man! Mustang Man! That chant was heard during every home swim meet. Everyone cheered for the downfall of the oppo- nent. When they weren't cheer- ing for each other, they spent 3 hours on stroke drills, pace work and sprints. Coach Anderson kept Sat- urday morning practices and added 4 morning prac- tices a week. He felt the ex- tra time in the water was what made his team a state contender. “This year we can do it all! And fate says, 'Brophy must fall ', com- mented coach Anderson. The team, led by Craig Day, Keith Dennison, Doug King, Neil Lichter, and twins Brad and Brian Treptow, kept the rest of the team spirited and working to- wards their goals. “Their dedication to improving themselves assures me of great years to come , said Anderson. Long hours were spent to- gether in the water as well as out of the pool. The team planned weekend events and pasta dinners before their big meets. “I like the camaraderie that the team has - we all stick together. said Sean Jones. Dedication and determination kept the team working hard the whole season. With that hard work they made their dream come true - their dream first state champion- ship. Design by Brad Treptow. Photos by Laura Davis. 'Wuttll, ’“ uuuiuut 'inrtiat. •tutu,, SO CLOSE AND YET SO FAR. Taking hi$ last breath, Mike Rayonha strives for the wall with all of his ener- gy to finish the lop rts workouts usu- ally tasted for two and a half hours. DID I MAKE IT? During warm-up before one of his meets, senior Scott Miller com- pletes a ftp with a half twist. The dive is one with a higher difficulty than most. Boy ’$ Swimming 111