Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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THOSE ITCHING TO SEE BODIES IN MOTION OR TO HEAR A CLASSICAL PIECE CAME TO WATCH THE STUDENTS, HE STARS A lack of culture and creativity was not found among the fall performances. Attend- ing the ABODA compe- tition, orchestra re- ceived top ratings. True to its standards, orchestra awed the crowds at school con- certs. Sounds of the winter season were heard through the per- formance of the Nut- cracker Suite and other yuletide songs at the Christmas concert. Romance and its hard- ships was the theme of the music-packed play, Grease.” The story of Sandra Dee and Danny, of their troubled mutual attraction, brought the house down three con- secutive nights. Marching band burst into fall with football games, concerts, and as- semblies. A proud high- light was the honor of marching in the Veteran's Day Parade. Silhouettes of contort- ed forms and streaks of flowing bodies devel- oped from the dance company's goal to Do The Dance”. Singing day in and day out was divided between the Les Chantues, Choral, Showstoppers, and De- Capo. Even at the state capital. Choral wowed the audience with their vocal abilities. Whether in drama, mu- sic or dance, the perform- ers gave their audiences excellence. Design by Kristin Bolster. Photos by Jeff Darbut. tudent Life Leaping to their feet, proud par- ents and others show their ap- preciation for the symphonic bond performance of one of the concerts held at the school auditorium. A STANDING OVATION.

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 STUDENTS REDIRECTED THEIR ENERGIES FROM THE HYPE OF SPIRIT WEEK, INTO THE GLAMOUR OF THE DANCE midnight blue. Elaborate decor set the mood for the evening. Concluding the week of festivities in grand fashion, the homecoming dance captured both the fren- zied energy of the week's activities and the grandeur of the emo- tional eve. (Continued from page 34.) the team as well. Deeply involved in the game, Greg Czernlski said, It was like all I could hear was the pounding of my heart. After the victori- ous battle against the Gilbert Tigers, all talk turned to the dance. Only You was the perfect name for the ro- mantic gala. The stu- dent center was draped in pastel mauve and ScP°°l unci Student pres Design by Chris Sar and Judy Wallace. Photos by Cari Stanek and Jeff Darbut. HANG LOOSE. JASON Escorted by the new queen. La- Shun Barnes, a jubitant Jason Bredimus discovers life in the fast Sane. Corvette rides are always great, even on the Mustang track. 8WP inlt OOP coup THE FALL COLLECTION Relieved to dscover no one else at the dance is wearing the some sweater. Mark Schmidt. John McCarthy, and Troy Frew feel the need for a drink.

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It seems that the dance company gets along very well this year so that, in effect, I think it shows in our performances. Tanya Robinson, A DANCE CO. DEMONSTRATION. With their eye-catchng close, donee company members daz- zle the audience at the end of the introduction of their show into wanting to see more of the same. GO GREASE LIGHTING. Trying to get n step for the pro- duction of Grease , cast mem- bers make the moves to resem- ble reckless teenagers out for a good time. This scene didn't need much practice. IN THE PIT. Tuning up for the rock version of Good King Wenceslas”, mem- bers Of the symphonic band pre- pare to get the listeners into funky rockin' Christmas mood IN THE RIGHT GROOVE. Flnging her head bock for add- ed effect. Shauna Hendricks practices the routine while oth- ers take a break during the dance company class for an up- coming performance. Sue Mustang Junior