Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Academics With the advent of new techniques and modern ap- proaches to curriculum, academics went from a sub- ject of disinterest to an area that met more of the inter- ests and needs of students. Classes that were once stereotyped drew in a larger and more diverse crowd. Girls were seen dissembling auto parts or torch-welding in the Industrial Arts depart- ment. The hands-on exper- ience offered in Agriculture classes attracted many ca- reer-oriented minds. Eye-opening activities were planned by those who sought ways to expand the horizons of students. ASU's Engineering Competition and Physics Olympics be- came an annual event. The Literary Arts magazine, Fili- gree and Shadows”, was taken on by creative writing classes. Some aspects of aca- demics had become con- troversial. The “No Pass, No Play” law required students to pass five classes to par- ticipate in school sports. While some approved of the rule, others argued that it took at least a “C average to make any differences in the study habits of those af- fected. Efforts to meet the needs of students were made in the growing numbers of ser- vices offered. “Who's On Your Sidelines was an orga- nization headed by the counselors geared towards the general well-being of students. Drivers' Ed. classes took part in “Staying Alive”, a workshop intended to en- courage safe habits among new drivers. In the areas of math and English, tutors were made available to those experien- ing difficulty. Accelerated students reaped the bene- fits of higher learning by tak- ing Advanced Placement and Challenge courses. With the wide range of opportunities to enhance skills and increase self- awareness, students came forth to become involved in the academic arena. Design by Kim Ellis. Photos by Laura Davis, Jeff Darbut, and Jason Flegel. EGYPTIAN ART. An artistic sense ot balance ts op- pied by senior Kelley Foy as she carefully sculpts the lump of clay that is soon transformed into an Egyptian beauty. INSTAND REPLAY. A successful play mode by his team- mate leaves junior James Hollins jumping for joy during a heated match of tiog football in P.E. BEHIND THE SCENES. Taking a breather from the intensity of an advanced drama class, sen- iors Denise Hodglns and Mike Kuehn relax amid fhe coziness of used and discarded stage props. Divider 153

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 The magazine is a good place to submit expressive material other than just turning it in to the teacher for a grade. It's more cre- ative than before. Creative energy and a way with words brought senior Mike Smith face to face with the pro- duction of the newly revised Lit- erary Arts magazine, Filigree and Shadows . A WEIGHTY MATTER. Thoroughly absorbed in the world of physics, seniors Rick Marvin and Jeff Palmer ad- just the weights on a balance to determine the displace- ment of metal springs.

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ecision time Have you heard the expression, You can't please all of the peo- ple, all of the time ? All you had to do was attend a Mesa Public Schools School Board meeting to prove to yourself that this was true. The School Board and Superintendency had to deal with issues as simple as rec- ognition of an Arizona Coaches' Day, to issues as controversial as which type of Sex Education to choose for Mesa junior highschools. Needless to say. all of the issues had many sides to consider and debate. At every meeting, the School Board had the opportunity to listen and learn. Concerned parents and teachers were ready to voice their opinions on topics to be discussed. Sometimes, there were even students on hand will- ing to speak out on any subject that would directly affect them. This type of effort, which sometimes lengthened the meetings past 11:00 in the evening, gave the School Board the kind of input needed to make an informed decision that would be ac- cepted by all. Design by Melissa Celaya. Photos by Ashley Towne. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION Associate Superintendent. Dave Eagloburger, plays the part of technician he readies the T.V. for the Sex Respect video presentation Dr. James Zaharis Superintendent of Schools Dave Eogieburger Associate Superintendent Doug Barnard Assistant Superintendent Ray Rafford Assistant Superintendent Chuck Essigs Assistant Superintendent Fred SkoglkXTd Assistant Superintendent 154 Academics