Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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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

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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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MONEY ISN'T ALWAYS THE MAJN ACTOR in a student's job. such as the ose ot Anne Engstrom. on employee it Ridgecrest Retirement VMoge hoto: M Frekmg WRITHG EXPERENCES CAN BE A FUi CLASS, unti it's time lor re- search papers which repute end- less hours at the kbrary tor students such os Mike Green and Linda Schoffstoi Photo M. Meyer : e HEALTH FOOD NUT NKKI CRAW- FORD CAREFUL Y CHOOSES HER VI- TAMINS. because she beheves health and fitness are not to be overlooked Photo: M Frekmg DRAFT AGE TIM GOODWIN SUPPORTS THE HOME TEAM by doing his part and regcstermg tor the draft Photo M Frekmg LOVE FOR THE PUPPES NSPtRES Kathy Petersen. Jo-jo Myers. Paula Isaacson, and Kris Smith to booge on night during the Save the Puppies Donce-a- thon Photo. J. Wine. Student Concerns 29