Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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GULL-WING DOORS are jutl one feature of Tim Stebens' Bradly G.T. Photo by D. Seefeldt. WHILE LEANING against his cream colored Firebird, Roger Weaver thinks about how much money he has already spent on gas. Photo by L. Kozich. ock replied, Yes, I'd say so, when I first »ot my license I was kind of ahead of ever- body, transportation-wise. Steve's 1978 Dodge Aspen gets 16 to 18 m.p.g. in the :ity, which wasn't too bad with today's gas jrices. Some cars weren't just for transporta- ion; they were for show. Tim Stebens' Bradley GT, Barry Stanley's Trans Am, and oger Weaver's Firebird were examples of the popular show cars. Another ex- ample is Doug Gunther's souped up Challenger. It's disappointing at times, but rewarding at others, replied Stanley when asked what it's like to own a show car. He added, Most people think it was given to me, but it wasn't. My first car was traded in, and that money paid for half of my Trans Am. I'm paying for the other half. Paying for the upkeep on an auto- mobile was a problem; jobs are a necessi- ty. Of the cars driven by Central students, each were unique in their own way. Some people don't have the money for a show car , these owners do their best. There's nothing wrong with my car, it gets me where I want to go, states Dirk Ohley of his Volkswagon. -m-O Student lifc Cars 15

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EVERY SPECK of wax has to be removed to please Sieve Garlock and his Aspen R.T. Pholo by D. Seefeldl. BEHIND THE WHEEL of his 1978 red Trans Am, Barry Stanley watches the Mississippi float lazily by. Photo by D. Seefeldl. Transportation Today Looks vs. Economy How am I going to get to the game? Who's going to take me to the party? These were some questions that were usually solved when a teenager got his license. This was a very exciting moment in a person's life, and it was when a few people went car crazy. They became obsessed with their cars. When asked if getting his license helped answer the questions, Steve Gar- u

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Sights and Sounds Music for everyone Music, whether live or recorded, loud or soft, fast or slow, is enjoyed by every- one. Music consists of singing, dancing, performing, and just listening. As Pam Stoever said, Music relaxes me and makes me forget about my problems. But to some people just hearing is not enough. Performing is important to musi- cians like REO Speedwagon, Blackfoot, and Harry Chapin. Performing gives these A JAZZ BAND CONCERT offers saxophonist, Russ Weaver a chance to do his stuff. Photo by |. Roslansky. MELLOW, yet engaging the interest of the audience, Harry Chapin sings to one of his pop- ular songs, “Taxi.” Photo by B. Reeves. PARTICIPATION is Blackfoot guitarist, Rick Medlock's goal as he gets a reaction from the crowd. Photo by J.P. Watkins. 16