Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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«Wou INTRODUCING Slowly on that 30th day of August the old tired building awakened to the anxious chatter and laughter of Blue Devils, both old and new. No more lounging at the pool or in front of favorite soaps, week nights at the library Instead of partying at the park. Our tans began to fade as a new school year came into focus. Seniors took over the book return and curiously glanced at the sopho- mores, often mocking them as if the signs hung in every hall were not enough. As the junior and senior guys attempted to Impress unsu- specting sophomore girls, the fe- males spoke only of the ‘cute’ P.E. student teacher, Dennis Schmidt. Winding staircases twisted with red and blue, spirit stirred students speculating on the winning football season. “Central is a place of tradi- tion and outstanding achieve- ments,” commented junior Tim Al- drich. “It is a school where students with similar Interests can be In- volved academically, athletically and socially.” Another year . . . another class . . . the five minute bell sounded leav- ing only a few minutes before the start of first period. Sophomores rushed to class, only too aware of the strict rules regarding tardiness. Juniors returned feeling a bit more confident. And the senior guys made their way to class a bit late (one couldn’t help noticing their slow distinctive swagger). With summer behind us, a new year began. It brought with It good times and expectations, but most of all a feeling of unity. We were the Cen- tral High School student body and together we could make anything happen. FOR MANY SOPHOMORES the first day of high school can be very challenging, but sophomores Troy Sanders and Paul Selrra were not prepared for a newly painted locker, (photo by: T. Edens) WITH THE HELP of senior Stacy Crouch, an otherwise gloomy first day of school was decorated with red and blue streamers, (photo by: B. Paulos) WATER FILLING the flooded stadi- um left It unused before the start of school, (photo by: T. Kruse) ROWS OF FOOTLESS SHOES and unoccupied uniforms were speedily ani- mated by marchers like Lisa Stanley, (photo by: T. Edens) 5

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SENIORITIS STRUCK EARLY with a get together at the Ashton's to make signs welcoming in the school year. Seniors such as Michelle DeKalb had a chance to catch up on summer's happenings, (photo by: T. Edens) JUST A CRAYOLA MARKER and tempera paint studio proved effective for Richard Brown and Dave Tallman during first day poster pinning, (photo by: T. Edens) ALTHOUGH CUTTING a piece of MV- I---------------I w v-' paper didn't present a problem for Sarah Schmidt, thinking of a slogan took some concentration, (photo by: T. Edens) A SMILING TOM HEMMEN. repre- senting the varsity football squad, invites the student body to the first football game, (photo by: T. Kruse) 4

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IT’S ALIVE! School spirit lives everywhere. Think of Brady St. Stadium, although It’s too much to grasp In one picture, especial- ly when theres a football game hap- pening. and a state championship floats In our heads. Fans, cheer- leaders. players, and field, all activat- ing in different areas but working as one. Central vs. West, the spirit burst of the season. “Fork the Falcons wafted from second floor, along with “Walk all over the Falcons on the balcony, during the outdoor pep aud. Quiet fringes but a vibrant nucleus heaved “Devil Power anxiously. Later, the feeling grew, the nucleus expanded. Bleachers were unnecessary because we were “up” physically and mentally. A 7-7 score at the half chiseled a gut nervousness swiftly concealed with wails for the blasting refrain of “Geor- gia. Allumni rekindled the spirit fire, and a sprint to victory exhaled more electrical power In the stands. Our school character was reflected primarily through rallying spirit at football games because of the pro- spective championship. But do we need such excitement to show spirit? What If the team was a loser? There’s loads of spirit around not even per- taining to sports. Spirit Isn’t always at face value. Re- calling games gone by when peering at the trophies in the main lobby. A quick “hello” or pitstops with friends before class. Walking through the hallways alone observing what is missed during the five minute rush. Even reaching the warm main building on a brisk day. Subtle spirit breathes In each, a spirit for self and school. The point is, spirit Isn’t always victori- ous teams and overpowering crowds. It’s a feeling that’s sometimes hard to see but always there even after the last stray wisps of pom-poms are swept away. 6 OCT 1 PEP AUD partak- er like Tyrae Townzel (ocuacd on cheerleader , pep band, and cla offi- cer on the balcony. Photo by T. Kruae. SOPHOMORE INITI- ATION to flaj corp led Shyla Swan and ten mem- ber out to Brady Field In Come-a -you-arc attire. Photo by T. Eden . PRE GAME SPIRIT BOOSTER painted by cheerleader , pep club, and foot-printed by Mcllaaa Mur- phy. let Main St. paaaer by know our Intention for the Falcon . Photo by T. Eden . EVERY HOME MEET had the girl •wlm team running out alnglng the •chool aong and doing the body lan- guage cheer l-M-P-S. Photo by K. Marcek.