Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Motivation and unity helped volleyball players to CAPTURE THE CHALLENGE While learning from mistakes and rebuilding the team. Make it to State! Setting their visions high, the Varsity and JV volleyball teams used this goal for motivation as they ploughed into the tough season ahead. Going into the season with no returning hitters or blockers, the varsity squad had it's work cut out for them. The rebuilding year, as Coach Adams called it, showed great improvement in the team as they kept their play aggressive and learned from their mistakes. We struggled at the begin- ing, but through the season the team became a unit with good communication and interaction. Every play- er improved greatly, ex- plained Coach Adams. Once again the JV team had to adjust to the ideas of a new coach. The team took this in stride, making the most of their rebuilding year. Improving their hitting and blocking skills were the team's main objectives. I believe we not only im- proved our playing skills, but more than anything, we im- proved working as a team. commented team member Marcie Meyer. Despite their losses, both teams kept their spirits high and worked as a team to capture that next victory. Design by Kevin Eamigh. Photos by Jason Flegel and Anne Lane. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Saguaro 15-12 6-15 15- 11 Yuma 7-15 15-12 3-15 Chaparrol5-15 15-4 0-15 Marcos 13-15 15-6 13-15 McCIIntock 3-15 4-15 Gilbert 6-15 3-15 Temp© 4-15 15-4 14-16 Ml. View 8-15 7-15 Westwood 16-14 5-15 7- 15 Mesa 8-15 8-15 Chandler 15-2 14-16 15- 8 Corona 15-11 9-15 12-15 McCIIntock 11-15 1-15 Marcos 0-15 8-15 Gilbert 5-15 10-15 Tempo 8-15 13-15 JV VOLLEYBALL Saguaro 15-5 17-15 Yuma 15-6 15-2 Chaparrol 8-15 0-15 Marcos 8-15 9-15 McCIIntock 8-15 7-15 Gilbert 3-15 8-15 Tempo 8-15 15-12 15-5 Mt. View 3-15 8-15 Westwood 7-15 12-15 Mesa 15-12 2-15 2-15 Chandler 15-6 15-4 Corona 15-17 11-15 McCIIntock 15-8 10-15 2- 15 Marcos 15-7 15-11 Gilbert 8-15 12-15 Tempo 13-15 12-15 Varsity Volleyball. Front Row: Sandy Feyerabend, Cindy Jennifer Lowry. Chris Debnar. Wendy Johnson. Manager Crissy Nicholson. Back Row: Vanessa Bennett. Kelly Hagan. Janece Wheeler. Crista Lewis. Michelle Pullium. Ursula Garcia. Coach Ad- ams. holz. Swatl Singh. Amy Zeller. Paula Frink. Shannon Mauck. Back Row: Christy Briggs, Jill Pittslnger. Lori Larson. Dawn Doty. Marcie Meyers. Heather Clssel. Amy Day. Coach Dukerich. | Volleyball

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Swimmers were the first athletic STATE CHAMPS because of hard work and dedication. 9:00am- With ©motions vaci- lating and energy abound- ing the boys and girls swim- ming and diving teams pa- raded into the football stadium. Bursting with spirit, the teams were introduced and performed two ot their favorite cheers: Tube'n the wave that only the best swimmers and divers could ride. 1:30pm- After the swimmers were shaved down (includ- ing the guys) and warm-up was over, the first event be- gan provoking an onslaught of cheers from parents and other faithful supporters. Throughout the meet, the shouts of encouragement continued to help bolster the swimmers and divers. 7:00pm- After the prelimi- nary session concluded, a spaghetti dinner was held for everyone to plan the strat- gegy for the final day of competition. While the ath- letes ate their pasta, they watched a video tape of the swims so they could see and correct their mistakes from the day. 1:00 the next day- Deter- mined to end Brophy's 8 year domination, the guys team was out for blood. Though heavily favored to win the meet, they would not allow themselves to be- come over confident. The girls were the under- dogs. No one expected them to challenge Xaiver, but with spirit and skill, they conquered the rival. Each event led to confi- dence for both teams as the meet drew nearer to an end. 5:00 pm- With one event left, the girls needed to seal off a 9th place to overtake Xaiver, while the guys dominated Brophy from the start of the meet. The girls did so with one of the most exciting races of the meet, which had the spectators on the edge of the pool. It was clinched. Both teams wrapped up their state titles and the athletes went home. Although next year will produce new champions and memories, nothing can take away the memories built by the swim- mers that brought Dobson's first state title home. Design by Kathy Pollard and Brad Treptow. Photos courtesy of Mr. Mor- ley, Jeff Anderson, Connie Mickelson, Borb Adams, Ash- ley Towne, Jeff Darbut, and Laura Davis. IT'S LONELY AT THE TOP. After fnishing no worse than third place in the past four years, the girl's team elevate their trophy to show who is fino«y number one. They took away the third win in a row for Xaiver. SAY CHEEEEEEESE. Both teams combned. took first place and pose for a shot with the trophy from the Elks Club Relays Meet. This was one of the many first place trophies obtaned throughout the year. ttate Swimming 115

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 The experience of being on the voteybai team has helped me im- prove my self-confidence and my motivation.'’ -Janece Wheeler, senior SPRINGING INTO ACTION. Sara Marcus bumps the ball to Heather Cissell as the JV team pre- pares to sprke it on Chandter for the score. The many hoars working on such techniques paid off in a win BREAKING THE SERVE. After saving a point by breaking the serve, varsity player Chris Debnar gets set to pass the bai for a three- hit action play aganst Mountaki View. KEEPING UP THE SPIRIT. With looks of concentration, the JV team intently watches the varsity gome after defeating Marcos. The team stayed after an of their games to cheer the varsity team to victory. Sports 117