Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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The last time Central underwent changes as vast as these, old Davenport High changed its name to Central High School. Change, once again, is the rule. Everything is different. Well, almost everything. Mr. Minard still speaks of ■‘Paradise Lost'' with a gleam in his eye. Miss Sievert still alludes to mysterious scientific abstractions. A mysterious energy still surges through the crowd as the band blares out the school song. The boys' basement restroom still has no paper towels, and.'' according to Amy Hood, we still have greaj looking what is the big deal?? On the outside Central certainly looks dif- ferent, but is anything really different going on? Of course! What is happening behind the scenes is what everyone wants to know-What is the Inside Story? It's what makes this year unique: the weird noises eminating from the construction, the half-empty halls, packed class rooms, and the bags under Mr. Fisher's eyes on the first day of school. The Inside Story is all of the year's changes and events, both good and bad. The question on everyone's mind is undoubtedly Are we still the best? Principal Don Fisher thinks so, The accomplishments that Central students make are simply not equalled by anyone, anyplace. Christy Litt adds, Central is still on top because we have gained more than we have lost. Mike Abel agrees, Even though CHS has gone through a lot of changes, you can still see the Blue Devil spirit present. So what's the Inside Story ? The renovation, closed campus, the new North High, and decreased enrollment are all very important, but what makes the 1986 year at Central the best is a far better kept secret. To find out the true story of Central during 1986, one must delve deeper, look harder, and explore the world beyond the headlines at The Inside Story . With trumpets blazing and woodwinds shining, for the third year in a row, the Central High School Blue Devil Marching Band achieves another top award-winning performance, marching to the beat of a thundering percussion. Photo: R. Chappell. In spite of Sean Graves' heroic push towards the goal line, the Devils couldn't pull a win out of their first game against the Assumption Knights, losing 34 to 20. Photo: C. Peterson. Opening 3 ip

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In the Public Eye hird High School Opens'. Renovation Behind Schedule! Study Halls Go Maximum Security! Lunch Room Lines Triple! Second Floor Reported Missing! Read all about it --these are the issues that face Central during the 1985-86 school year. Without the changes like the new addition, closed campus and the decreased enrollment, the year would never have been the same. Enthuslam and leadership such as displayed by Coach Murphy as he fires up the crowd are factors that helped lead to the Devil s suprising 6-3 start. Photo: E. Oberte. Savage spirit is the only name for it John Stark brings the crowd to its feet during the Blue Devil s first game against Assumption with the traditional Hey. hey Bobareebob! cheer with the help of Lina Tecson, Gina Crippes. Natalie Spay, and Jennifer Larson. Photo: C. Peterson. World Class marshmallow stuffer Bret Ashford tries in vain to break the ten marshmallow barrier during an Explorer s expedition to the Turkey River. Photo: C. Peterson. 2

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Swiss ValluV n a c— FARMS On rainy days, the Vanderveer greenhouse provides E. Oberle. E. Hampe. J. Mccreight. C. Mclivain. N. McNeil, and A. Zurborg with an excellent place to picnic with Swiss Valley Farms cottage cheese, yougurt. dip. cheese, and white and chocolate milk. Photo: R. Chappell. 4