Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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FUTURE POLITICIANS week they woke up early to an agenda filled with sight- seeing, lectures and simulat- ed congress. Perhaps the most striking moment was the visit to the Vietnam me- morial, a place where few left untouched. The follow- ing talk on virtue and truth spurred debate on an indi- vidual's role in policymaking. The Close-up week on Capitol Hm is one I'll always remember, even when I'm an Ari- zona Senator. Jason Bredimus, senior Understanding how the government operates was an essential, but tricky lesson to master. Interested stu- dents began early and had a great time in the process. Design By: Judy Wallace. Photos By: Melissa Smith. UP FRONT Model U.N. is a reward- ing way to meet people and at the same time learn how the U.N. works in Washington. -Matt Pridemore, senior What would it be like to be president in the year 2020? Given how soon campaigns start, students need to learn political procedure early. Model U.N., Historical Society and Close-Up paved the campaign trail. While Historical Society met with guest lecturers at night, lunchtime meetings were held for Model U.N. Acting as a representative of Italy, members wrote var- ious proposals, defending them at the mock U.N. meeting. Interested students trav- eled to Washington D.C. with other schools to see 'up close' how the three branches of the govern- ment operated. For one A PAPER IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS Senior David Wohlers takes time out of a Historical Society meeting to glance at a Soviet newspaper An interesting yet drfficlult task, considering the foreign alphabet. t lose-Up Model U.N. Historical Society

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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.

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When I grow up, I Want to be President I Model Legislature and Ju- nior Statesmen of America were two clubs on campus which got members in- volved in the world around them. By having members draw up bills that they thought would benfit Arizona and having them actually act It's a very interesting and a very challenging club. It teaches a a lot about the senate and what it does in Arizona. Jessica Ghenne, sophomore out the process of ratifying those bills. Model Legislature brought students closer to the actions taken by the government. Model Legislature's new sponsor. Mr. Deil'Ergo, in- creased the size of the club, thereby making it a larger force at state conferences. Mr. Deil'Ergo believed that the more students who were involved in the club the bet- ter because they get the chance to actually come up with ideas that they think would be good for Arizona and involve them in the law- making process. Members of the club agreed. Member Jim Barrons said. “It gives us the chance to experience something that we wouldn't normally be able to exper- ience. Junior Statesmen helped its members become more aware of current situations by having them stage de- bates and discussing freely the opinions they had about certain topics. They greeted new members and helped then learn to vocalize their views. J.S.A. president. Andy Reitzel, said the club differ- ent than other debate clubs by allowing members to voice their opinions ranging form the serious to the absurd, a method that prepared the participants to become more expressive, involved citizens. Model Legislature and J.S.A. were two campus clubs that gave students the opportunity to become more involved in the world around them. Design by Tomi Clark. Photos by Michelle Cunico. HEAR THE LATEST ABOUT MECHAM? Model Leg. members Jason Bredi- mus. Laura Nash. Diana Denny. Jess Judge, and Stuart Smith dis- cuss yet another incident involving Arizona's governor before getting down to the business of debating their btfte. 7C Campus Activities