Marcos De Niza High School - Libro de Oro Yearbook (Tempe, AZ)

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What ls Dating There are many different variations and definitions of dating in today's expanding population. These changes are reflected in the dating habits of Marcos de Niza students. Many young women at Marcos claim that they do not have to sit around and wait for the man to ask them out now that equality is a public issue. For in- stance it is not so much that men are pay- ing for the date anymore: women are par- ticipating more and more in sharing the cost of a date and event to the extent that some women may pick the man up for their date. This just shows the develop- ment of dating throughout the years of time. But this does not mean the tables have turned completely. There are still gentlemen left here at Marcos de Niza. Above: Tiffany Hensley and Jerome Gucthe looks very happy on their date to Homecoming. Right: Missy Jacobs walks Richie Wise happily to class. 30 - Student Life

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i,,M llie Prezant and Chris Gonzalas work together on a ece of scenery for the play, God's Favorite, by Neil ,mon. l l s. Mecham, director, gives a scene a moment of iought during rehearsal. l 'ir it Kris Huskinson as Rose, reacts to the idea that a possible burglar is in their house, according to her husband Joe, played by Bill Hagen. Chris Mathias, who plays their son Ben, catches her fall. Richard Fluseh and Erik Jensen work behind the scenes on lights and sound. More Thom Meets the Eye ittle does the average person know of the trials and tribulations of a backstage worker. Having endured their worries, and kept faith that God's Favorite, the fall play, would succeed, the crew worked constantly for perfection. Their prayers were answered with three outstanding performance nights. The duties that must be done for the play can be categorized as follows: set design and construction, lighting, sound, costume, props, make-up, and publicity. These toilsome and often complicated jobs were coordinated by the Stage Man- ager. Chris Galindo held this taxing posi- tion for God's Favorite, and admitted it was difficult, but he said you feel you have to be there. This speaks for the strong dedication the crew had for the production of plays. For the audience to realize the labors of the crew, it would have to put in two hours after school, five days a week for approximately nine weeks, as well as several weekend rehearsals. This is definitely not a job for everyone. These people, involved in the theatrical program backstage and out of the spot- light, deserve the praise and credit of the school for doing such a fine job. Student Life 0 29

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David Clark opens door for Kristen Dawson as they depart from school. Asking For A Doite hould I ask her? Should I ask him? These were the main questions stu- dents at Marcos de Niza asked themselves. Some were shy or embar- rassed, some were scared because they might be turned downg it is a scary uncer- tain situation for the one asking. Fresh- men were more concerned because they don't drive so they were concerned about the best way to go outg parent's driving would have been a major embarrassment. Sophomores were more excited because they were finally able to drive, and they were anxious to show off their cars and impress their date. Juniors and Seniors tended to be more cool about the whole dating bit. Considerations about where to go and how to get there were shared. As students matured, the prob- lem of asking for dates lessened and the pressure relieved itself. Asking for a date became easier, yet this was seen as a life vlichelle Fleming and Steve Mancuso take a break in between passing periods to sit and chat. . time concern. Asking for a date will never be an easy matter. 1. is - -- , of Pr- IX i .... as -J Julie Lee and Larry Stanley manage to find time to see each other during passing periods. Student Life - 31