Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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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

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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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T Aoo Much to Handle? Dashing home from school Jane' tosses her backpack in the corner, grabs her uniform, guzzles down a can of pop, races out the door to her car, and speeds off to work. Sound typical? It is! Many CHS students find that squeezing homework, school activities, and a part-time job into their daily routine can cause considerable stress, even in daily living. Homework, a first date, a game or meet, finals, or even a simple map with directions to someone's house can all be sources of everyday stress. Gymnast Shelly Poston remembered, Last year before one of our big meets I was really nervous. I was just hoping I wouldn't mess up. Lina Tecson added, The last time I took a history test, I forgot to study the night before and I was so scared I was going to fail I 4( Handling stress is) just something everyone does differently... 1 that I bit off all my fingernails except one.” Sometimes just getting up and making it to school on time for first period is a problem. For others, achieving top grades creates pressure. When taking a test I know I have to get a good grade in order to pass the course, stated Kim Johnson. Since stress is such an important part of everyone's mental and physical well-being it must be dealt with seriously. Stress is a natural part of everyone’s life--it's easy-handling it is the problem, claims Tom Brennan. Each person has their own way to handle stress. As Melissa Larson said, it's just something everyone does differently.” Hugging, running, exercising, swimming, relaxing, and even reading a good book are all ways of releving the everyday pressure of life. Kathy Martin continued, When the pressure gets high, I usually go outside and lay on the grass with my walkman, looking up at the stars and listening to really sad music. That helps me relax and makes me feel better. Ted Weise offered an alternate solution, I don't handle it. It just take my time. I take everything slowly and as it comes. The key to handling stress is to just relax, take your time, and sort of go with the flow.' As that old syaing goes. Cross that bridge when you get to it.” and you're likely to be much happier and stress-free. Heat and confusion are a prime cause of stress as instructor Willard Branch helps a vocational student understand the basics of cutting with a blowtorch. Photo: E. Oberte. Afternoons in the Outdance Office, for Theresa Wilkinson are spent changing schedules, sending and sorting college mail and checking semester classes. Photo: C. Peterson. 22