Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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 UP FRONT I relate well to students Mr. Rowden's and Mr. Stor- mcnt's secretary, Pat Hunter. has been here since May of last year. Her main duties are to keep “Oh no, I forgot my pen- cil ... I have to run to my locker to get my books ... I'm hungry! I have a headache. These every- day needs of students pro- vided important jobs for many people on campus. With more work and less play, the support staff stayed on its toes in order to keep the student body run- ning smoothly. At the begin- ning of the year, the nurse faced students who failed to meet the immunization law requirements. She also dealt with those who had head- aches and problems as seri- ous as broken bones. For those who had a case of the junk food junkies. the student store was open first through fifth hours. Mrs. Ryan commented. Cookies and candy were most com- monly bought. Students were also approached by the security guards whose job was to keep the haUs clear of any roaming stu- dents. Around every corner, there was always a hard working staffer doing their best. Design by Bobbi Bintz. Photos by MicheUe Cunico. 1.2.3.4 StHl smilng. even offer the confusion and long Snes of registration. Mrs. Lazaro continues to count and or- ganize the never ending supply of and all of them have made my job an enjoy- able experience. up with athletics and activities. She also is responsible for check- ing up on the No pass. No play policy. books. 160 cademics

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 Who's on your side- lines ? This sports lingo heard throughout the counseling deportment didn't pertain to football players—it was a new pro- gram started to help those students who might have been afraid to bring their problems to a counselor. Who's on your sidelines?” included such topics as sui- cide. drugs, alcohol, child abuse and eating disorders. However, this program wasn't the only job counsel- ors did. They faced the tasks of group career-unit presen- tations, night-time scholar- ship and financial aid pre- sentations, group counseling and student schedules. Although it sounded like a great deal of hard work, ac- cording to Bob Merlene, head counselor, it did have at least one worthwhile re- ward: The gratification of having a student leave here as a better person because of some minute contribution I may have made, and hov- ing them say, 'Thank you' he said. Design by Wendy Roberts. Photos by Laura Davis. A PLAN FOR THE FUTURE intent on the task ahead, Mrs. Die- trich and Holly Bilbrey study and compare ideas tor coiege and ca- reer choices, Mrs. Dietrich points out o'l the options, as Holy takes it into consideration, TIME OUT Taking time out from his busy class schedule. Sungyul Lee takes ad- vantage of his free time. While he waits for a turn to check his credits, he retaxes and passes time away Counselors 159

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DOING THE DIRTY WORK Mario Cardinal© dedicates himself to all the tasks of keeping the cam- pus clean. Along with his hard work, he shares his friendly personafity with students. BEHIND THE SCENES Mr. Browning orders equipment and schediies requests for audio visual events. '1 ike my job because the equipment I provide allows students to learn easier In that aspect. I feel ike a second teocher. This is my first year here at Dobson High and I love it! All the students are wonder- ful. -Howard Gacke, Se- curity- A ANARCHY-(an-ar-ke) The state of confusion the parking lots are in on any given day. The parking lots during lunch lime are in a stale NOT ALL FUN AND GAMES. Handing parent phone cate and checking files in the administrative office are two of Mrs. Harman’s dal- ly jobs. The purpose of her work is to make sure students are attending their classes. pport Staff of anarchy. BOOK(buk) A very non-popular item used by students to pursue further education and possible graduation. ‘7 can't do my work to- day because I left my book in my locker.”