Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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UP FRONT Social Studies teacher Chris Schlemmer. gives his opinion on the consideration giv- en to dl sides of an issue by the School Board. It is one of the most diffi- cult jobs to try and satisfy different groups of people. Every time they make a deci- sion they discriminate against someone. BREAK TIME Dave Eagleburger. Frod Skoglund, and Doug Barnard toko time out to reflect on the events of the evening, namely the controversy over sex education E. Aian Brooks Member Marilyn Wison Member Jack Davis Clerk chool Board

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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

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avel Warfare Revealing clothing such as bare midriffs, ex- posed navels, exposed armpits, cutout backs and other items similar to these are unacceptable for school. This particular dress code rule captured the in- terests of the principals. It gave them the unique op- portunity to give students advice on what was ac- ceptable in school fashion. Scanning the halls, the ad- ministrators found many candidates for the advice they were offering. ”98% of our students adhere to the dress code. The few whose clothing looks like it's been dragged behind a car need to be reminded of Dobson's standards. commented Vice-Principal John Stor- ment. Besides keeping the ap- pearance of the students' bodies acceptable so that even the Pontiff would con- sent. the principals kept up with their regular duties of making sure students were in the right place at the right time. Design by Kevin Eamigh. Photos by Melissa Smith. MV FELLOW AMERICANS... Between some important principal kind of work, Mr. Walsh gives his own impersonation of former Presi- dent Nixon. Even a principal has to have fun sometimes. cademics ,V