Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Sweet Summertime without a lunch pass, allowance of a Homecoming bonfire, Mr. Andrews as new assistant principal, and Mr. Gray directing city-wide administration. We not only have a new look, but a totally new optimistic attitude about the year. The newly reorganized Pep Club is doing a great job of boosting school spirit, while the rekindling of a drill team is attracting school-wide enthusiasm. D-Mens formed a partnership as SEOWA makes its debut. We even have a security guard to watch over the grounds. As Central students, we are all playing more important roles in the community. More of us take on jobs and vote. Many of us went to see the President and the Pope as they toured Iowa. The realm of our world is no longer just the campus that surrounds the school. As we enter a new decade, each and every one of us faces our own private turning points. Now look through these pages and share with us some of this year's TURNING POINTS. Neon and sweet scents dazzle senses at the late summer tradition — the Royal American Shows Carnival on the levee. Photo by M. Bennett Everyone enjoys good music! Sandy Knickrehm enjoys the jazz at the Bix Biederbecke Memorial jazz Festival in the last weekend in July. Photo by T. Webb. Time out. Step-sitters take a break from the rush of the school day and gather on the front steps. Photo by T. Webb.

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Enjoying the swing as much as Kim Wyatt. Nathan McDowell givc a pu h. This teamwork shows the Central spirit. Photo by M. Bennett. Revitalization in sadly lagging school spirit reflects change as we turn into the eighties. There is more willingness to become involved in school activities. Students have worked out a balance between school, jobs, anc outside activities which has made a great improvement in Student Life and Organizations. A maturity and good sense of priorities is present in the student body. With more demands made on free time than ever before, students are making room and adjusting for more activities. The organization of groups such as Pep Club, Drill teams, SEOWA, and Shutterbug shows that students, in spite of jobs and other time consuming tasks, have given school activities a place high on their list of priorities. This willingness to devote time and energy showed in the fact that a homecoming bonfire was organized and held by students. The West football pep rally in the fall, with a horse and rider in attendance certainly is another prime example of the lengths students go to spark school spirit. Inspite of the importance of money to students, and the need for jobs that arises from this; students have struck out a compromise. They are better organized and are able to work, study, plan for the future and be involved all at the same time. In a time when adults worry about having too much leisure time, students are taking on more responsibilities than ever before. STUDENT LIFE ORGANIZATIONS