Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Gay Homecoming Weekend Delights Royalty Attendant Sue Neville 25

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In spile of the blustery wind al Friday’s game. Debbie looks radiant as she accepts the traditional red roses. Despite Wind, Rain, There is nothing like a fair! Balloons, booths, excite- ment. happiness all this and more were a part of Home- coming 1966. By the afternoon of October 14. Fair Time CHS” was in full swing as the entire “town” of Central congregated to observe activities on the grand, bustling midway. A gay. festive mood engulfed everyone. A Cappclla members covered the arena singing, laughing, and talking. Colorful balloons filled the air; bright lights illuminated far-away ferris wheels and side shows. Farmer Dan Johnson took teenager Mike Wallace and the rest of the “town” through the sights of Central's fair. The Queen and her court provided the first lovely sight. As at all fairs, contests flourished abundantly. A pie-eating competition was briefly interrupted when the Washington Warrior got too curious. He was rewarded with a pic in the face. Of course, what is a fair without a hog-calling contest! Resounding bellows pierced eardrums but, fortunately, brought no pigs. That night torrents of rain and gusty winds ripped through the stadium, bent on spoiling the Homecoming game. The football field looked like a mud puddle and the players, like chocolate-covered dolls. But nothing could dampen the students' spirit. With the help of coats and um- brellas, everyone braved the nasty weather to cheer the Blue Devils on to victory. The traditional Saturday night dance climaxed Homecoming weekend. All the months of planning and the hours of joy were over but who will forget the fair time had by all. 26