Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Mobile homes are (or all kinds of people, including ones like Karl Loewenstein, Laura Case. Kara Konnedy. Brian Mehnn. Rachol Paulos. Brad Kelly, and Lauren Carr as they enjoy themselves at one of JCA's fine developments Photo M Manuel. JGCL judy corr (j associates, inc. “The nation's leading consultant to the manufactured housing industry. A Community 11

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Y B ou make the difference! Burnout. The daily responsibilities of life- jobs. friends, and. of course, homework help contribute to this deadly disease. Frantic effort and quick action are often required to keep from being pulled under by the rat race. But take a step back! Life isn't just work and family life--it's the rest of the world, too! In fact, the community is just as much a part of us as we are a part of the community. According to Davenport Community Development Director Philip Testa. Everybody has a responsibility to the community and its people. You can't be a drone! Davenport is undergoing a crisis. The ailing farm sector and sagging economy threaten to pull the entire area under. We are fighting back.” said Testa, and Central students play a I kEverybody has a responsibility to the community and its people. You can’t be a drone! 1 major role in that recovery by supporting the local area with thousands of hours spent teaching, cleaning, serving in the community. According to Guidance Director Thom Buis, The community would fall apart without the contributions of the students.” Is all the effort paying off? Eagle Scout Greg Fordyce thinks so. The more people work together and pitch in. the better the chances are that “Okay, lets try to work together more as a team.'' encourages Youth Soccer League Coach Collin Brooke as he and fellow coach Mark Otteson fire up their team during half-time. Photo: C. Peterson. Morris the Bunny reveals the importance of sharing to the Sunday school class at Trinity Lutheran with the help of his friend Andy Bruch. Photo: M. Manuel. things will improve. With a heighthened community spiri students and adults alike are workin together for improvement b encouraging growth and developmer with projects like the River Centrer, th downtown revitalization and th riverfront development effort. Still, we have to face the facts. Th 8.1% unemployment rate coupled wit the loss of 3,700 area jobs during th last two years made everyone come t grips with reality. Some decided t leave the area before things gc worse, seeking hope elsewhere Angie Hoth observed. There are thre houses for sale on my block the haven't been sold for over six months.' Once I put on my makeup, I become Sho Time Pal. The little kids all scream when they se me. smiles Peggy Fiedler as she prepares t indroduce the first act of Junior Theatre's fa season. Photo: E. Oberle.

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ll ook at Me! L Look at me! This is the sometimes subtle, sometimes blatant message that fashion makes. And isn’t that what fashion is all about? Hand in hand with style, fashion makes a statement, gets a point across. Whether it's “Oh no, it’s Monday! or Thank God it’s Friday!’, the way we dress communicates how we feel. I usually dress according to my mood, said Cathy Peterson. When I'm in a great mood, I dress really nice-l like to be trendy, but when I'm depressed. I slob out.” For those who are avid followers of each year's fashion horoscope, the word for this year is VARIETY. From classic plaid to high-fashion baroque, it's viewer's choice. Some like to follow one particular style, while others like to mix-and-match to create their own look. Colin Brooke, (in)famous for his preference for plaid, stated, I have my own personal taste.” Fashion designer Rene Horsch commented. I refer to Some things never change: in the Baroque period, this year's fashion statement which includes costume jewelry and flowery prints, news traveled by word-of-mouth. Now. news travels by telephone as C. Peterson. C. Jambura. G. laccorino. J. Dickey. M. Mason. S. Stevens, and L. Quast listen on avidly. But somehow news still gets around. Photo: E. Oberie. I k Whether we like it or not, clothes ARE important... J my style as 'go-go'. Go-go' is fun clothing that isn't too trendy. It's more or less my own style. Lisa Quast, well-known for her wardrobe, added, I like wild stuff-like the 60 s stuff. It's a hobby to see what I can do with it. Unfortunately though, high fashion can mean high prices, and few people can actually afford the amount of clothes they'd like to buy, which makes smart buying all that more important. Peterson advised, Usually, I try to make something trendy to save money. When stirrup pants go out, I'll probably use them for pajamas. Travis MacDonald pointed out another way to get around the problem of finances, go shopping with my mom and h checkbook.” Whether we like it or not, clothes AF important-they reflect our attitude and affect the way others react towa us. Quast stated, I respect people wf dress out-of-the-ordinary; it takes mo guts. Sean Graves added, I feel tl way you dress brings out yo personality.” To be or not to be in fashion” - it a good question, for what is fashion? a year when one can choose from line jackets to faded Levis, anything goe As Errol Walker put it. “I am stric myself. I like what fits ME the most Perhaps the best way to look at it from Laura Butler's viewpoint, If yc look good, you feel good. And in tl immortal words of Fernando, You lo mah-vel-ous, dahling. You really do!” Checking out more than books in the library, Miller. C. Nunn. K. Bird. S. Becker. L. Hippie. Marth. N. Anderson, and K. Bailey show-off t latest in shaker-knit sweaters. Photo: C. Peterso Autumn is the season for relaxing and digging out those old wear-and-tearables like M. Mathews. M. Peers. M. Pierce, and M. Abel do on lazy afternoons. Photo: C. Peterson. Cool afternoons and picture perfect plaid together well as Julie Karwath and Kitty Weer prove while taking a leisurely stroll throuj Vanderveer Park. Photo: C. Peterson.