Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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THE Vote! Soon-to-be-voting students as well as faculty found this word vital in forming opinions on the political can- didates. On November 26, the campaign got under way with the arrival of Chip Carter to the Central auditorium. The Iranian crisis was a topic of major concern. Carter said the decision would rest with his father and that no one has ever told the United States what to do and no one ever will. Students re- sponded well to Carter's statements on abortion, E.R.A., and the draft. His visit started election fever around the campus.. On December 14, Chris Kennedy Law- ford, son of actor Peter Lawford and nephew of Senator Edward Kennedy, stopped at Central to campaign for his uncle. Once again the major emphasis was on Iran. Lawford criticized the Carter administration for its handling of the crisis. He urged students to be- come politically active. Other major political events took place in Davenport. A breakfast for Republi- can George Bush, Democratic Senator Kennedy spoke at St. Ambrose College RACE IS as did Republican Senator Howard Ba- ker. The issue of draft registration was a major topic. On January 21, the campaign made its official start with the Iowa caucusses. This was the first chance to see who was actually leading the races. Laura Steinke, a junior delegate at her pre- cinct, said, 'The fact that there was a huge, unexpected turnout made it very interesting. I thought that being a ju- nior delegate was a way for myself as a non-voter to get involved. An awareness of current events and of political happenings showed that stu- dents wanted to be considered mature and concerned Americans. Deep intere»! in student's opinions are clearly displayed by Chip Carter in discussions with Central students after his speech in the audito- rium. Photo by M. Bennett. The winner of the Republican Caucus, George Bush pulled through by exposing himself to question and answer sessions such as this one at the Hotel Blackhawk. Photo by M. Bennett. on 20

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Sudden cold weather brought out winter clothe». Vicki Prude, Ann Moore, and Vivian Hardy wear fashionable sweaters to keep warm in Study Hall X. Photo by S. Dexter. Even Levi's succumbed to the trend towards dressier school outfits. Bob Whitmore wears a vest atop a nice plaid shirt with jeans and hiking boots, a look which was popular among guys. Photo by S. Dexter. Student Life Fashions 19

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As an underdog who still has a chance. Senator Edward Kennedy stands on his platform with approval from mother Rose. Photo by S. Martin. Enthusiasm and deep commitment are the striv- ing forces that Chip Carter uses to support his father Jimmy in the upcoming elections. Photo by M. Bennett. Student Life The Campaign 21