Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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CHAOTIC CROWDS One way students measure a year is by whether or not the auds were good. Some enjoyed the various types of auds — informative, enter- taining, and pep; while others forced themselves to sit for what seemed like endless hours. Probably the most well-liked assem- bly was the homecoming aud. Cheerleaders got the fans fired up for the big homecoming game with challenge cheers. Jonna Archer, Brad Mann, and Rick Deregules got it to- gether and put on an amusing skit about a plain girl who became homecoming queen and went to the dance with the big football jock. The most exciting moment was the crowning of homecoming queen, Becky Meier. The homecoming aud was definitely one of the best in re- cent years. Another popular aud was the out- door pep rally for the Central-West game. A unique touch was added to the aud when Penni McCubbin, dressed as the blue devil, paraded through the Central fans on her horse. Magnum. But the aud wasn't complete until Senior Class Presi- dent Arlyn Stotts gave his pep talk from the balcony in front of the school. Many students got involved in the pep auds. ”1 liked the Cen- tral-West aud best because it got ev- erybody together and enthused about our school's rival, stated Maggie Campbell. Another of the better auds was the Christmas Program put together by the CHS music department. The or- chestra, A Cappella, and Senior En- semble put forth their combined ef- forts to perform Christmas music that put everyone into the spirit of the season. Sometimes auds were provided to keep students informed about cur- rent events. When Chip Carter came to Central, he discussed his father's campaign issues for the '80 election and gave students the chance to ask questions. The archery aud was rather unusual. Bob Markworth, who had appeared on The Merv Griffen Show, amazed students with his ability to shoot balloons held in his wife, Mayana's, teeth while he was blind-folded and on his back. Whether one attended an aud to be informed or just entertained, the as- semblies had something for every- one. Spirit, enthusiasm and confidence arc gener- ated at the Pep Aud for the football game against West. Photo by M. Bennett. 24

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SPIRITED Dflncmc Enthusiastic and full of school spirit » as how the two all-school dances were most commonly described. In the fall, the Sophomore Party got the sophomore class together and promot- ed strong class spirit. A Toys for Tots dance was for charity as well as fun, with the toys collected being donated to underprivileged children. The Sophomore Party had become somewhat of a tradition. It was a great way for sophomores still a little unac- customed to a new school to get to meet others and compare experiences and sophomore gripes about upper- classmen teasing. The night was for sophomores and they took advantage of it. Because at the start of the dance, in the words of Dawn Kenney, they needed more spirit , some sophomores started games like leap frog and hop skotch. Although some lamented the lack of a live band, the records were a democratic way of handling different musical tastes. The Toys for Tots dance was held in the gym after a victorious basketball game against Burlington. Toys and a student l.D. got students free admis- sion to the game and the dance after- wards. Because it was a great game, Penni Grutzmacher enthused, Every- one was rowdy enouh to make it a good dance. There were a few com- plaints, though. Julie McAllister stated, The guys shouldn't have been so scared to ask the girls to dance. But the dance was perhaps most expressively summed up by Anne Challed, who concluded, After surviving a slow start, everyone raised a 'little Hell' with some help from Cheap Trick. A new dance? Sophomores Margaret Gaffney and Chris Svebakken resort to an old fashioned game of leap frog during the Sophomore dance. Photo by M. Bennett. Since the guys weren't dancing. Sophomores Mary Jo Tilton, Lisa Burger, Amanda Schooley, and Sandy Puck settle for some interesting con- versation. Photo by M. Bennett. Student Life Dances 23

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A date, a date, finally a date! Jonna Archer and Rick Deregules parade for the crowd in the Ho- mecoming Aud. Photo by T. Weigand. Speed and accuracy are the essential keys in archery. Bob Markworth explains to Michelle Chatman as she gives a try at her skill. Photo by M. Bennett. The devil rides again. Penny McCubbin on her horse Magnum rides the vigilante route to warn people of the strength of the mighty Blue Dev- ils. Photo by M. Bennett. Student Life Auds 25