Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Halftime Pride New uniforms spark enthusiasm photo financed by Band Parents' Assoc. Stadium crowds stopped with hand- fuls of popcorn halfway up to their mouths to see it, the student body swayed and rocked to the sounds of it and standing ovations greeted the end of it. The marching band's hard work and early morning practices lead to the fulfillment of many goals. For three years, the marching band has worked to perfect the corp style marching. For long over five years, it has worked to buy new uniforms. Twenty-seven thousand dollars later, the band stepped on to the football 8

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pportunity to open the door the 50's and 60's and the Id West. Dressed in straight .irts, plaid skirts, soft blouses, azers, western designed ans, vests, skirts and hats, udents reflected their differ- it moods and good taste. The clothes you wear are nportant because they make a good impression on the way you look, stated Maricia Wil- liams. In the 80's at Central, over 70% of the students felt that clothes made up the most important part of high school. Not only were clothes impor- tant, but so were shoes. Step- ping in with styles old and new, shoes such as Jelly fisher- WITH A FEW TUCKS HERE AND THERE Pennl McCubbin touch up her outfit. At Circle M, thh year, quite a bit of westerning was doo . Photo by S. Dexter. ATHLETES WERE EVEN ON THE SCENE. As Linda Waggoner shows off this sporty Jogging suit from Athletes Foot, Dan Conway Approv- ingly comments. Phot by S. Dexter. men and Babydoll styles were making their way all over our campus. Clothes were worn com- fortably and to reflect on the different images people have about themselves. Sometimes it's true, first impressions are important. Student life Fashions 7

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field to the cheers of a proud student body. John Bernatz, director, had much to be proud of this year. Along with senior drum majors Tom Tallman and Joe Compton, and assistant drum majors Ross Wilburn and Russell Weaver, the 129 band students drilled pin wheeled, and snapped to an erect attention like a finely tuned machine each morning at 7:30. The brilliant blue and red uni- forms and matching flags seemed to channel the pride and enthusiasm to match the crowd's pep We have al- ways received a lot of student body support. Always, stated a smiling Mr. Bernatz. Halftimes became more than a hot chocolate break. When I heard the band and saw the uniforms, I felt so proud! It's our own style, said Cathy Koehler. We stood up because the were so good, agreed Mary Bempke. The band looks more professional. The year was brought to a crowning finale at the Iowa State Marching con- test. Competing against twenty-four )ther bands for the first time, the marching band received a Division I rating scoring 942 points out of a possi- ble 1000, the highest score of any band, bands that had competed for many years! It was the most fantastic feel- ing! laughed Susan Tilton amid the yells of the cheering band group. The new uniforms, the hard work, the student support, and the enthusi- asm filled Brady Field with an exciting new halftime pride. Student Life Band 9