Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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One of (he negative aspect % of the decorations was the spray painting on the new addition and Trailer 8 Jeff Klaessy, Brad Kelly, Jim McCreight, and Dave Kessen gather to talk a hoot the incident. Photo. J Weston Following the dedication August 24, visitors were welcomed to tour the facilities and speak to teachers Here, Mr. Aplanalp answers the c(ticstions of an interested parent. Photo: J. Weston. CHS spirit is evident as the pep Kind blasts through a rabble-rousing rendition of We Got the Beat' during the first outdoor aud on the plasa Photo T Defter. First Day of School 11

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even forty-five JJ { I t was really awful! exclaimed Greg I Fugate. 1 had to get dressed and cat I while I was half asleep, and 1 still barely made it.” This scenario expressed most students attitudes toward their first day of school. This year, everyone had to adjust their internal clocks to the earlier bell schedule. School no longer began at 7:55 a.m. but at 7:45 a.m. — quite a difference for those who slept ten hour nights over the summer. Even sophomores had shorter naps. High School doesn't start at 8:10 a.m. as junior highs did. There were, however, some very early risers that day. Thirty, bright bouncy seniors dragged themselves out of bed at 4:00 a.m. so they could properly welcome their classmates. As students arrived for classes, they were greeted with banners and toilet paper dressing the campus. Underclassmen were assulted by After a harrowing first day of school, sophomore students vacated the premises for the sanctuary of their homes Photo: J. Weston seniors distributing buttons reading Senior Power, and, Sophomore, along with other assorted guips. Decorating the halls were big wheels and baby toilets meant for the sophomores — a long standing tradition meant to remind the newcomers of their place. The pranks were appreciated. They added an element of festivity to the otherwise dreary day, commented Jon Maher. I actually en- joyed walking to first period with streamers all over me, added April Johnson. However, some sophomores found it degrading. Betsy Kemp said, I felt really gullible and ajuve. Tlie key to the success of the activities was careful planning. Senior class members met several times over the summer to prepare for the day. To avoid troubles with the police, the seniors got permission from Principal Don Fisher to keep everything legal. One event that marred the day was graffiti the new addition. Trailer 8, and a parking si The spray paint had to be sandblasted off walls. It was a bad start for the class of '8 said Jim McCreight. This incident tarnished entire class reputation. It made it seem like- whole senior class was involved when it really only a few people. explained Brad Kel The day turned out to be a mixture of gc and bad. The humor of the sophomot welcome made the work of the day less drea Also, the sophomore's tension about going t new school was broken by meeting new frien When I got home after the first day. rema ed Johnson, I knew it was going to be a gi year. 10

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 Coo-chcc Coo-chcc! exclaim Charu (Maiy Mason) to an enamored Isaac Washington (Rodney Miller) as he welcomes her aboard Central's own Love Boat, presented to the student body at tin- Homecoming Aud. Photo R Chappell Big eyes with long batting eyelashes bring Kai Johnson's Fun Bug to life as Cindy Devries and Mom Stastny's work of an coyly tries to win the judge's votes the Homecoming car rally. Photo: J. Weston. ngagement with £ £ ain, rain, go away was the feeling in the air as the stormy JLV clouds above cast an angry shadow over the first of the 1986 Homecoming festivities. The bonfire was called off and the powder puff football game had to be postponed. I'm used to it now, mused Jeff Klaessy, since this is the second time the bonfire has been rain- ed out since I've been at Central, and last year there was a drizzle throughout it. But as hard as it tried, the rain couldn't put a damper on the Blue Devil spirit. Tension mounted in George Marshall Gym as the final five candidates were escorted in. A hush fell over the crowd as the guest of honor, former CHS art teacher, John Holladay, read the name of the 1986 Homecoming Queen. The silence was broken by a thunderous ap- plause and even a standing ovation when Kristi Hoeksema stepped forward to be crowned. The organization of this year's aud increased the suspense with secrecy. No one knew the identity of the queen, not even the queen herself, until the magic envelope was unsealed. I was in a state of shock! admitted Hocksema. The Love Boat was then presented in royal fashion. The aud was great! exclaimed Linda Hou. The skit was hilarious, and it really enhanced the theme Tnchantment Under The Sea'. In her acceptance speech, Hoeksema wished luck to the football team, and this wish came true as the Blue Devils defeated the Greyhounds, 41 to 8. We wanted to perform especially well for the Homecoming game because a lot of alumni come back and almost the whole student body is there to watch, adds a little more incentive. The football players weren't the only ones have a good time at the game. According Erin Glynn, Even though all the rain was kii of a downer, it put more emphasis on the foe ball game. Winning was a great morale boost and almost made me forget about the bonfire.' So as thoughts turned to the Enchantme Under the Sea dance, the overall view w positive. Alison Olt concluded, All the a tivities and excitement offered a refresh» change of pace from the everyday routine classes. With butterflies dancing in her stomach. 19 Homecoming Queen Kristi Hoeksema waits anxiously ttuslcnt council co-pr evident Jim McCreight to present I to the Central alumni. Photo: R. Chappdl. 12