Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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German Club. Front Row: Debbie Bonnet. Ute Unnenkohg. Mltzl Boles, Rick Marvin. Back Row: Susan Jones. Sponsor Betty Schiele. Toml Clark. Marlene Martin. French Club. Front Row: Michelle Fuller. Jessica Woods. Kim Wood. Laura Nash. Back Row: Mitch Plummer. Scott Miller, Stephanie Kemp. Kim Ellis. UP FRONT French club is the important connec- tion Detween club members and guest speakers; the ques- tions and points dis- cussed close the ties between France and America.” •Scott Miller, Senior BON APETITEI Quite pleased with their exception- al cooking sk s. Christina Brinkman and Jody Stilh anxiously wat for their crepes to be done. French food was often featured in the Franco-Phone club meetings. I SAID A BUD UTEI Making an ilegai hand off. Jonnifer Hannon gives Rick Kittle a Russian screw-driver in exchange for some German currency. Actuoly. it was all part of yet another German club skit. At + « L..' « ft 66 ampus Activities

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I Small World After All When LaShun Barnes, Vice president of the Afro- American Studies Club, was asked to describe the atmo- sphere during a typical meeting she replied, “Row- dy” and that's exactly what it was. Sometimes the meet- ings consisted of reports by officers on black leaders, sometimes they were orga- nizational meetings to plan activities, and sometimes they were counseling ses- sions. As Mr. Browning put it, “Anytime a black student had a problem on or off campus this was the first BOP TIL YOU DROP! Marco Polo has his oudence cheer- ing and clapping to the beat during his grand finale performance to Heartattock at the U.S. Day assem- bly. place it came up.” They all had one common purpose though- to share Afro- American history with the rest of the school. The International Club The International Club is fike America - a melting pot. Ev- eryone is free to join. You just have to have an interest. - Vanessa Fuentes, Senior helped students who came to this country speak English and assimilate into American culture. Mrs. Combs put it perfectly, “If they wanted a friend they knew where they could find one. One of their more successful attempts at spreading the knowledge of different cultures was the United Nations Day assembly held in November. Although they were differ- ent in some ways, both the Afro-American Studies club and the International Club tried to show the rest of the school what life in different cultures was like. Sharing personal experiences with the rest of the group was one way both groups got to know themselves as well as each other. Design by JanetI Droste. Photos by Tana Price. r HANDS ACROSS THE WORLD These young ladies showed their in- ternational spirit by joir»ng hands whfe modeling the costumes worn in their native countries. This was daring the U.N. Day assembly they held in November. DOING THE DIRTY WORK. Sometimes being president of a club isn't ail it's crocked up to be. Stacie Cotton learned her lesson wel and tidied up after a typical Afro-American club meeting with a smfe YOU PARTY POPPER. The thought of having to go to fourth hour class after an exciting Afro-American Studies Club meet- ing put a look of frustration on Dawn Jones' face. Culture Clubs 65

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THE RHONE AND THE RHINE Like sauerkraut and crois- sants, the German club and the French, or Franco- Phone, club were compara- tively different yet uniquely alike. Though both clubs stressed their language and culture, each was different in its own way. The German club class had a small group of mem- bers. Describing themselves as more closely related than any other group on campus, partially due to the class club combination and small number of members, the club members felt that the German club class was any- thing but trendy. They promoted several extra- curricular activities such as going to the local German bakery and market. New to the club was its very own sis- ter school based in Berlin, Germany with which ex- change programs were held. Both school clubs trad- ed off exchanges through- out the year. The French club, on the other hand, focused on popular French pastimes. Making and eating crepes as well as attending French events and plays were just some of the the club's activi- ties. However, going on field trips and indulging in French cuisine were not the Franco- Phone club's only accom- plishments. A keener ap- “The German club is not just a regular club; I've met very interest- ing people and have lots of fun once busi- ness is done. -Rick Marvin. predation and awareness of French culture were the true accomplishments of the Franco-Phone club, com- mented Ms. Kaesler. Though the German and French clubs differed in ac- tivities and goals, it was clear that each club and its members learned about the similarities of world cultures. Like the Rhone and the Rhine, these two cultures merged. Design by John Stephens. Photos by Jason Flegel. OUT FOR A SUNDAY DRIVE ... Scott Davis shows Debbie Bennet just what Germans are ail about: expensive cars and stylish hats. These German club members prac- tice for an assembly in which the club is featured. Language Clubs