Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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GIVE ME A D t Trying to orouse some sprit at a sta- dium raSy. members of the swim- ming and cJving teams yea to the crowd before leaving for the State competition. I found that by working my hardest I could reach the goals I had set. -Shanda Palmer Girls Swimming Marcos de Niza 124 48 Mesa 126 44 Tempe 72 22 Corona 123 49 McClinlock 121 53 Elks Relays 1st Westwood 108 64 Chandler 130 37 Gilbert 133 40 Mesa City 1st Regionals 1st State 1st TEAM PROFILE Saying that the girls swim Girl’s Swimming. Front Row: Jennifer Buscaglio. Jennifer Stewart. Liz Stosel. Marci Pollard, Notte Baft, Jennifer Froellch. Kristen Volpp. Middle Row: Wendy Morley, Sandy Farace. Ann Henry. Erika Sabo. Kim Adams. Shanda Palmer. Back Row: Karen Lynch. Ann Norton. Cindy Griffin. Charlene Bowser. Genla Branstetter. Sara Volpp. Ken- dra Shirley. Kathy Pollard. Lara Elliott. team had a successful sea- son would ben an incredfole understatement, complet- ing their 5th undefeated dual meet season, they turned in many lifetime best times. School records were shattered at the State Meet where, the ultimate of their goals was achieved ... acquiring the State title. SWIM FOR YOUR SUPPER. During another one of Coach Mick- olson's difficult practices. Bobbi Colemere races to the wall m hopes of improving her previous best time. 112 ports

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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

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More than just a theme for the year ... LIGHTENING SPEED was the basic ingredient for a phenominal season. LOOK MA NO HANDS1 Two-time state diving champion Andrea Wilson works on her tech- nique and poise during the warmup before taking on the Gibert Tigers. They were truly an awe- some group of girls. This was said of the girl's swim- ming and diving teams by ri- val school, Westwood, swim coach, John Donnovan. ... truly awesome was the only way to fully de- scribe this group who was the very first athletic team to win a state title for the school, overcoming two- time champion, Xavier, by a slim two points. Coach Connie Mickelson, who was named Coach of the Year by her peers, start- ed from day one of practice to work the team towards their ultimate goal. Practic- ing daily from three to five in the rough waters of Powell pool, and then rising at 5:30 a.m. to pump iron at 6, was only a portion of what it took to make a winning team. The way we were so uni- fied. I think, intimidated other teams and also showed that we were all friends who worked well together. This was how Sara Volpp felt other teams reacted to the team's camaraderie. Even though the girls loved to see the end of each workout, those endless practices paid off when they returned from the State Meet with the rewarding feeling that they were num- ber 1! Design by Kathy Pollard. Photos by Missy Smith. SAY UNCLEI Preparing for the meet against Gil- bert. Shanda Palmor stretches the arms of Karon Lynch before getting in the water. This meet cinched a 5- year winning streak. Karen