Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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UP FRONT Undecided about a specific scto coiege was we to be n Sumito Poter» future Her mom bockgouod fiebed rAence her decson to mojcr r business win aspratioris of o career n occant- ng or manogenent. AIN'T DUMB Long before the pressures of a senior year arrived and sen- ioritis had had a chance to sink in. hun- dreds of anxious and hopeful juniors lined up to take the PSAT NMSQT. It was the test that prepared you for college entrance ex- ams and it also deter- mined National Merit Scholars. Many students wait- ed patiently for nearly a year until two of the school's elite finally heard good news. That was when they re- ceived word from the Merit Scholarship peo- ple. Kim Wood and Kris- ten Pond both had been excellent stu- dents for years, but un- til then nothing had dis- tinguished them from the rest. “I really ain't no genius or nuthin', said Kristen as she dis- played her quick wit and agile mind, proving Rene© Fitzgerald Peggy Flaherty Jason Fleming Gary Fletcher Kathy Flynn that even smart peo- ple have a sense of hu- mor. Actually the test was only the qualifica- tion step. After being selected as a semi-fi- nalist, students com- pleted applications in- cluding counselor rec- ommendations. an essay about their ac- tivities and updated SAT scores. The incentives were great. Cost became secondary to quality as the nation's top institu- tions were within reach. As National Merit semi- finalists. Kim and Kristen were surrounded with opportunities. IF THEY ONLY KNEW. Kim Wood and Kristen Pond. Notional Merit semi-finalists, aren't smfing about their lat- est academic successes They're smiling obout their accomplshments Mtcheie Foley Jeff Ford Katte Foskett Dan Fouty Michele Fowler pie

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USICAl NOTES Crescendo! The term best described the musical background of Loren Wise. When he first held a baritone in his hands at age nine. Loren was determined to be the best. A three year mem- ber of Symphonic band. Loren was the role model student ac- cording to band direc- tor Mr. Mayne. He's a very good musician, very responsible. Loren returned the compliment by stating, I have a lot of respect for Mr. Mayne. Band wouldn't be the same without him. Loren had many credits to his name. He was nominated to the McDonald's Band, held first chair in symphonic band for his junior and senior years, and re- ceived a superior rat- ing on his solo at the solo and ensemble fes- tival. Loren was named first chair baritone of the state in All State Band. One of the last four year marchers , Loren lettered as a sopho- more and earned the position of section Dawn Farzam Beth Feltz Ed Feonig Stacey Fields JiFine Jennifer Fink joe Fisbeck Mark Fisher Melanie Fisher Scott Fisher leader for his junior and senior years. The mem- bers of his section looked up to and re- spected their leader. Junior Russel McEI- haney said. He's al- ways prepared for anything. The other members agreed. Ready to hit the field! Choosing one of the least common instruments, senior Loren W«e wos asked why he chose baritone ‘1 couldn't picture mysert playing any- thing else UP FRONT Mario Lenox hoped of attending Stanford or UCLA With an interest in physics. Mario was also active on campus. She was on the diving team, a member of interact, and in National Honor Society

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