Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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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.

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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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 Move to the groove of the rapping and breaking of Amfo. Central's newest group of breakers. Contributing to the group is Terry Brown dancing and Larry Brown rapping. Photo: C. Peterson. Girls or guys may be the question, but the reviv-ed edition of the boys' dance line. That Sweet Old-fashioned Girt , including Mark Good- wm. Manny Mathews, and thirteen other guys' was a smash hit. Photo: E. Oberle. Flower children of the '80's, Chris Peters and Jacquii Froehlich get down to the 60 s beat of When I'm Sixty-four during the sax line. Photo: E. Oberle. It’s so frustratin' when you're really into matin' and there ain't a lovin' man around, sings Lauren Carr during her solo Queen Bee during Variety '86. Photo: C. Peterson. Variety Show 21