Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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 Too good to be true? Rotanda Holtorf tries to im- agine if the sweater wil match with the pants she purchased during her last shopping spree Photo M. Manuel. Dinner at Davenport Pizza Works is one way Chris Brevik, Dan Harper and John Stark keep in touch with their friend Jeff Hester from North High. Photo: E. Oberlc Weekends 19

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o Break Away ... [ 11 Weekends are a sort of oasis in the desert of school...J “• Hoeksema agreed, saying, I really look forward to it. Weekends are the one time during the week when I’m not on a fixed time schedule.” However, while some may be inclined to relax during their weekend time, others find themselves even busier on their two day break than they are during the rest of the week. Jobs, housework, babysitting, church, and yes, ev dreaded homework sometimes ta precedence over fun and relaxatu But, for the most part, these “dutie can be avoided. For examp homework is often left until the I; minute, partly because of procrastir tion and partly because of its reminc of school on Monday. As Rohlf sa Homework is part of school, and the beginning of the weekend I for about school. The escape from school that I weekend provides is cherish Without it, the chances of surviving h school would be pretty slim. As H summed up, It provides a welco rest from school so I can get ready trudge through another week.” Long hours of homework come back to haunt Paul “How many holes are there in a saltine Brock as he finds comfort in a late Saturday alter cracker? Jennifer Housley asks an off-the-wall noon snooze. Photo: H. Otson Trivial Pursuit question as amused Rodney and Brian Underwood look on. Photo: C. Peterson. ■M JPfM long awaited break from the hardships of the week; a sort of oasis in the desert of I school is how Steve Hise defined his weekends. Liz Rohlf added. Weekends are a time to relax and get rid of frustrations.” Whether this means going to the movies, blowing an entire paycheck on that new outfit in The Limited's window at Northpark, snarfing a pizza with friends on Friday night, or even getting together for a rough game of football Sunday afternoon, most agree that these activities provide a necessary break from the pressures of school. As Shelly Brown expressed, On Mon- days, I think I've only got four more days until the weekend! . Tom

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Matter of Time Let's look back upon Natalie Spay's solo, Hard Hearted Hannah , during the Satur- day night variety show. Remember that little pinch that was bestowed upon the unknowing behind of director John Bernatz? Or how about the newly-revived boys' dance line, “That Sweet Old-Fashioned Girl ? These plus eighteen more acts were what you missed if you didn't catch this year's variety show. A Matter of Time ! Holding the show together was plac- ed into the hands of emcees Randy Brown and David Bretag. But this year, they were not alone. Humphrey Bogart—alias Scott Naumann—made a few cameo appearances along with Tery Swan as Pee-Wee Herman. As I AThe variety show also followed this year's tradition of breaking traditions 11 Cris Day said, The characters the emcees portrayed were great and really entertaining. The night was not solely an on-stage production, though, with parents pro- viding chaperones and a cast party after Saturday night's show. Also play- ing an essential role were the light, stage, and sound crews. You fool! You got me the maltese owl. I wanted the falconi” said Scott Nauman under the assum- ed name of Humphrey Bogart to a panic- stnckoned Johnny B. Goode, portrayed by emcee David Bretag. Photo: E. Oberie. “The name is Herman; P W. Herman. The legend of James Bond, a.k.a. Terry Swan, lives on in Kahler Auditorium. But since handguns aren t allowed. Bond has to resort to the next best thing — the NERF gun. Photo: E. Oberie. The variety show also followed this year's tradition of breaking traditions b; including an unusual ending. Usually i concludes on a lighter note, but this year's ending of soloist Mark Goodwir singing That's What Friends are For' along with other soloists gave it a ven sentimental air. Choral Director Sail; Riewerts stated, This year's endinc was accidently done, but it turned ou well. Instead of everybody getting up tc leave during the last number, the; stayed and listened. Altogether the show came out on top because it had a lot of everything. as Lauren Carr put it. Kara Kenned; added, It was a great mix of talents and skills from both the music depart- ment and around the school.