Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Variety 271 RAPPIN' AND BREAKW RIGHT OFF the streets of New York City was brought to the Variety Show by the Ftoortords. whose members include Shane Schwieter. Larry Brown, and Fred Davis. Photo J. Wine IN HIS FASHIONABL Y STRIPED TOGA. Stan Sherwood slid through Lossua Trombones on h $ good friend. Mr Trombone, a distant relative of Mr. BuShorn Photo: K. Scodexer

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THE SPOTLIGHT The long lines of people were all seat- ed. only a few empty seats re- mained. the clock showed it was post time for the show to begin and then, the house lights went dim and the spotlight went on, beginning this years fast paced edition of the annu- al Central High Variety Show. To begin the show, held on February 9, 10. and 11 the spotlight was on Masters of Ceremony Andy Hampe and Mike Shetler, The witty pair of seniors entertained the audience be- tween performances with a self-writ- ten script. They gave some unique uses of the megaphone Mr. Bullhorn. You can use it at your favorite res- taurant's drive through to ask. “Where's the beef?', or in the Central Cafeteria to ask. “Where's the pro- cessed soybean pattie? ' For the first act. the spotlight shifted to members of the Show Choir, danc- ing in the aisles. They performed this year's theme song, ’“Get Up. You guys, that was the best audience, they are screaming! Show Choir member Jill Fitzpatrick expressed to fellow members. From then on, the show was in full swing. The spot light lit up the bands Max Stout, and Steel Shot, who couldn't perform on Saturday be- cause two of the members attended another school. Show Choir and a Cappella's sequined sweatshirts gave a bright, flashy addition to their singing. The tuba line gave its rendition of the popular Working in a Coal Mine by Devo. Jay Justin led the dancing and singing of the recent Curly Shuffle , and the orchestra pretended to shoot Tom Kamp, Jennifer Duitsman, and Sarah Murphy after their humorous kazoo playing. Midway through the show, when the spotlight went on the Fkxxlords. the audience greeted them with loud cheers and applause. The audience listened and watched the quick- moving acrobatic new craze, rap- ping and breaking, the most electrify- ing act according to many students. Ending on the same high note they began on. a Cappella. Show Choir, and Jazz Band performed the last act. The audience got up for the last time and the spotlight was shut down. THE AUD€NCE WAS CAPTIVA TED by Chad Carr s rendition of AS Might Long one of the two songs by Lio- nel Richie performed m the show Photo: K ScodeSer A GOOD SOUND MAN makes it eos.er for directors - just one less thing to worry about. commented Mr Bernalz. the band director. Ray Rosario was just this kmd of sound man. Photo M. Freking LOVE THOSE BERMUDAS - Masters of Ceremony Andy Hampe and Mko Shetler added mega-fun to the show Photo: 8 Bargmann 26

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Students just don't seem to core about anything but themselves and money. They've lived in this wonder- ful country all their lives and they don't even want to defend it. I tell you. kids today are selfish. Often this sort of comment is heard from parents and the community. This isn't necessarily true. Students are concerned about money, and not just as it affects them, but their friends and family. They are willing to defend their country, but not for any senseless war. Students are concerned, but on a different level from their parents and community. For them, special issues and prob- lems confront our world, especially male students as they reach the age of eighteen and must register for the draft. They begin to realize just how close the threat of war is in Grenada and Beirut. These young men face a dilemma: if a war should break and they are called upon, would they fight? I hate the thought of war. but if I am asked to defend my country I would. com- mented Tim Goodwin. Deciding to attend college, another decision, is one most high school seniors have faced. What they de- cide can often hinge upon their par- ents economic state. Many seniors decide to go directly to a job and delay college. I want to attend college and get an education so I can make a lot of money. I don't want to be a burden on my parents. They are going to have to pay a lot for my education. said Adriene Royal. Money, for some, provides a key to the door of the future. For others, money is something that can only be hoped for. Each year the number of the poor grows, and students leave school because they can't afford the fees. Central students do care, as each year students give money to the Nauman Fund, a fund named for a former principal of Central, which is used to help less fortunate students. Living and coping with the concerns of life is a skill Central students are striving to acquire. Central students have already demonstrated skills in the ways of sharing and caring. To whom it may concern, students care. 1 ; n' r V ' iT i % w nr .. V AS They try to decce on a colego. Leoh Tnomos. Kim Cru- ---- 0 Robmson. Beth Ley- Christi Peterson on» - 28