Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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UP FRONT The reason why I'm in VAPA is because through its various activities, I am al- lowed to exper- ience more medias of art than any spe- cialized art class could offer. -Jess Judge, sophomore. SPARKING INTEREST IN WELDING. Jim Groon, demonstrates the tung- sten inert gas welding process. Grinding, gas brazing, fitting, and flame cutting were demonstrated by Auto weiding Ckjb. IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO VAPA members Gina Kelley. Dawn Nelson. Greg Torres, and Jean-Mi- chel Dissard fnd that by helping each other, ther job of posting var- ious works of art is a lot easier. VAPA. Front Row: Tony Kwasnika. Carrie Mover. Gina Kelley. Bill Zahn. Second Row: Jackie Kartslmas. Karen Behland, Jennifer Banning. Back Row: Maria Janfrancisco. Celia Hammon. Jean- Michel Dissard. Doug Stewart. Sponsor Yvonne DeVane. Auto Wolding Club. Front Row: Jim Green. Eric Gagno. Back Row: Matt Graham, Sponsor Mike Higboo, Kirk Coen. Mass Related Clubs

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 t? Bolts of Creativity At times, school might have seemed as bleak and boring as a sky of gray clouds. However, in a brilliant display of beauty, two clubs on campus changed this dreary scene. VAPA and the Auto Welding Club, thun- dered by acclaim, added originality to the school scene. The Visual Arts Promotion Association, otherwise known as VAPA, promoted art in and out of school. Sponsoring two art shows, painting the raquetball courts and portables, and screening t-shirts for other school clubs, it wasn't long before VAPA began draw- ing attention (no pun intend- ed) to itself. VAPA has been moving with more mo- mentum and energy than last year, commented Ms. DeVane. In the Auto Welding Club, the sparks of creativity were flying. The club taught mem- bers how to price, design, construct and repair items. Through the hands on train- ing, members' skills were quickly improved in welding. The club worked on shop ta- bles, made fixtures for the shear, collected scrap met- al, turned an old car into a boat trailer, and manufac- tured items for a fee. It was easy to see that the Auto Welding Club truly was into heavy metal. The VAPA members benefit by being able to promote their art and by receiving the recognition and repu- tation they deserve. - Celia Hammon, sen- ior. Auto Welding Club allows members to improve their skills by fabricating needed things, added Mr. Hlgbee. Through hard work and creativity, these clubs al- lowed members' talents to be shown and gave recog- nition where it was due. Design by John Stephens. Photos by Jeff Darbut. A DAY AT THE LOUVRE Hordes of art connoissers. and stu- dents, enjoy the various master- pieces lor sole, including paintings, photographs, and scdptures. at the annual VAPA art show 1 TO I rampus Activities

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FROM ONE PAWN TO ANOTHER Deep in thought. Andy Roitzal searches the chessboard for the perfect move whie Stuart Smith uses his ingenuity to put a p ay into action that looks to earn him the checkmate. Sherlock Holmes Society. Front Row: Gregg Arney, Matt Par- menter. Justin Turner. Paul Updike. Back Row: Dan Fouly, Mr. Hamlin. Jason Langlois. Chess Club. Front Row: Stuart Smith. Brent Richardson, Eric Stout. Mr. Lutz. Back Row: Matt Prldemore. Matt Brabb. Hal Robb. Brad Miller, Jimmy Leung. UP FRONT Chess is a challeng- ing game in which a person can apply himself. I really en- joy the opportunity of playing chess at school. -Brad Miller, junior 78 ampus Activities