Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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JAZZ MUSICIANS FROM ALL OVER the country draw forge crowds of music lovers, doth on and off the river, to the Annual x Beiderbecke Jazz Festival Photo J Wine ATOP THE PROSPECT PARK HU. Jay Justin and Mcheie Crawford enjoy a quet moment alone with the sunset Photo J Wine TO SAl ON A DREAM ON A Crystal Clear ocean it mgnr not be crystal clear, but John Denver s Ugh Calypso was written about the some shp that docked n Davenport dur- ing a study of the Mississippi Riv or Photo J Wme SLIDING TO A WATERY DOOM Krts Erickson. Mcheie Crawford, and Rita Conway cod off at Bettendorf s Hid- den Hts waterside Photo D Ashton Tr e Yeor Of The Rivef 9

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THE YEAR OF THE RIVER “What was the deal with summer? Heat stroke cltyl” Yeah. I know what you mean. It hadn't rained in so long that my yard started looking like a wheat field.” “I spent my whole summer sitting next to the air conditioner. “Doesn't your next door neighbor have a pool?” “Yeah, it was pretty nice until they got sick of seeing me for twelve hours a day. You could have gone to Garfield Pod. Are you kidding? A public pool? You pay good money to stand chest deep in lukewarm water with half of Davenport. Think of it; no way to get any fun or exercise in the blazing summer heat. What wiH you do? Go down to the river. Where, you say? The river—you know, the Mississippi, it's just south of downtown. And now there is the new Hidden Hills Water Slide for a splashing good time. The riverfront is a perfect spot for en- joying the scenery and keeping cod. The Year of the River Committee des- ignated 1983 as the year to dramatize the Mississippi by scheduling special events on the riverfront, drawing na- tional attention. On June 25th. Lindsay Boat Club held a Regatta which at- tracted many sailors. The riverfront was also the scene of Quad City attention. Jacque Cous- teau's famed ship, the 'Cdypso , dropped anchor in Davenport on Sep- tember 6th as part of its study in pre- paration for a documentary on the Mississippi. Further down the levee on September 11th. the Tri-City Sympho- ny entertdned with a pops concert as a fund raiser for the Tri-City Youth Sym- phony. drawing crowds from both sides of the river. It was nice to be able to lie down casually and listen to classical music.” commented Kathleen Speer. So get away from your air conditioner and go out to the waterslide for an exciting, wet afternoon. Go down to one of the lakes, cruise chicks, and get a tan. And especially go down and enjoy the natural and refreshing beau- ty of the Mississippi River. As Kathy Wine, head of the Year of the River Committee said. “In good times we need the river, but in bad times we need the river desperately.”

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PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ I Sophomore rookies, junior amateurs, I and senior pros took to the halls tOi check each other out. It was only the i first day of school, but already | thoughts of Homecoming lurked around the corner. I Homecoming? That’s not until I when Is It, anyway?” I It's exactly 44 days. 19 hours, and i 22 minutes from now! | I The annual bonfire was held on Thurs- day. October 6th at the Brady prac- tice field and was attended by nearly I .200 students. I ‘‘Hey! Somebody call the fire de- 1 partment! The bonfire is spreading i and the whole field’s going to be | I history in a minute!” I The student body was filled with anxi- ety as they crammed into the gymna- sium for the Homecoming aud. 1 I just want to know who it is! “Sshhh, here they come. Rita Con-1 way, Kris Erickson, and there’s | I Paula Kreiter, Melissa Murphy — I that means — It’s Missy Robertsl Geez, she’s got to feel greatl” i “What In the heck are those things down there” Oh. they're 'Ritz Crackers.' I get it. I ’Puttin' on the Ritz'. our theme. | I All psyched up from the aud. the Devils were ready to kick the bull out of the dogs. Both were undefeated, but the I 1 ranked Devils proved superior with a 34-8 victory. I ”1 wonder If Greg Rohlf is going to I do his cheer again tonight.” Well, speak of the Devil. I “Hey, hey Babareba ... Where are you guys going after the game? “Home — to save for tomorrow nlghtl” Eight o'clock. October 8th. The await- ed night had finally come. 1 That D.J.'s playing some rockin'i tunes. I hear '1999' and I'm ready to boogie! “Where are you guys going after I this?” Holiday Inn. room 255. Stop by! |What happened after that is history. For some, the night was a spotted I dress, discovering your date couldn't dance, or perhaps a confrontation i with 'Johnny Law'. For the more fortu- nate. it was a classic evening; a night of many compliments on a new outfit, I the beginning of a new romance, or, realizing that your date wasn't so bad after all ... Puttin' on the Ritz! | ■ THE LEADER OF THE PACK. TM John- I son bursts through the hoop to lead his team to a 34-8 win against Bet-1 tendorf. Photo: K. Marcek. 10