Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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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

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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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UP FRONT It's a club with in- teraction between people. There are a lot of political ideas as well as other ideas being exchanged. It is serious and then fun. That makes it a very interesting club and a very fun club to be involved in. Laura Nash, senior IF I CAN INTERJECT FOR A MINUTE ... Mr. Dell'Ergo takes a moment to emphsize an important point in Ra- chel Perkins' bi Members draft bits in preparation for their take-over of the state capitol on Model Legisla- ture Day. HOW DOES THAT GRAB YOU? J.S. A sponsor Mr. Cash helps Donna Parks prepare for arguement for the next meeting Slightly taken aback, he gasps at the unconven- tional stand she has taken. Junior States of America Mode! Legislature. Front Row: April Stone. Jessica Ghenne. Diana Denny, Leslie Berkeblle. Jackie Dafazlo. Kim Wood, Renee Ellis, Rachel Perklr.s, Leigh Pyper, Jim Brown. Sandra Cardenas. Laura Nash. Middle Row Kathy Stott, Mark Franklin, Jess Judge. Kevin Eamlgh, Eric Stout, Chris Sar, Matt Freund. Patty Ramsey. Jacque Brown. Back Row: John Ste- phens. Matt Bender, Theo Angelis. Matt Brabb, James Hayes, Kristin Dabllng, Tim Brown. Stuart Smith. Chris Nguyen. Jason Bredlmus, Mr. Dell’Ergo. Junior Statesmen of America. Front Row Donna Parks, Eric Stout. Kristin Pond. Jacque Brown. Tim Brown. Brian Nabb. Back Row Allyson Bowman. Julie Lear. Mr. Cash. Uza Sugges. Diana Allen, Matt Freund. Political Clubs