Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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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

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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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Close Up Back Row Jonny Prezkop. Fred Bach. Laura Nash. Jim Bierer, Deanna Moore. Lisa Whlto. Crystal Coker. Terrill Palm- router. Middle Row Mr. Schelmer. Chris Covey. Chris Sar. Laura Johnson. Kathi Odorizzi. Kristen Moran. Stophanlo Kemp, Elana Gable. Lisa Schmidt, Hyon Moon. Bock Row Mr. Cox. Jim Hayes. Chrissy Carmony. Mitch Plummer. Kristin Dabling, Jim Rees. San- dra Cardenas. Laura Davis. Toml Clark. Steve Osgood. Steve Quinonez. Jannelle Schmidt. Historical Society. Front row: Jackie Kolasco, Michelle Pender- grass. Diane Denny. Theo Angelis. Vicki Blair. Estelle Pages. Don- na Manning. Jim Bierer. Stephanie Kemp. Lisa Schmidt. Shawn Thomas. Middle Row Steve Osgood. Matt Fruend, Heather Reine. Jason Bredimus. Scott Tang. Eric Stout. Kira Stammler. Chrissy Carmony. Dan Kazzeta, Hyon Moon. Soma Saha. Back Row Mr. Cox. Eric Savage. David Wohlers. Jim Hayes. Mr. Lows. Bill Serva. Mrs. Hutchinson. Michelle Salas. Toml Clark. Jody Stlth. Fred Bach, Jim Rees. Allyson Bowman. Heather Summertield. Kristen Pond. Julie Lear. Liza McDevitt. Model UN Rachel Perkins. Matt Pridemore. Scott Tang. Jim Hayes. Laura Nash. Eric Stout. Kristen Pond. Matt Brabb, Julie Lear. Campus Activities ONLY 17 AND ALREADY A PRESIDENT Model UN President Matt Brabb is currently In charge of running the nation of Italy. He works on a pro- ject that an of the club members are involved with. WOW. LOOK YOU GUYS Senior Fred Bach looks at a flyer about the Close-up trip. Excited about the affair, he shares his enthu- siasm with felow members who wfl be going.