Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Agile I.e Orr eludet yci another Grayhound in Ceniral't quett foe victory at the Septemlx-r 25th Homecoming game again» Burlington. Photo R. Chappell. Vibrant new red cymbal» reflect the stadium's lights during the award winning half-time performance of the Blue Devil Marching Band Photo: R Chappell. Homecoming A 13

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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

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nchantment Perhaps a cameo appearance by Michael J. Fox would have been the icing on the cake for the 1986 Homecoming Dance, Enchantment Under The Sea, but most students would have agreed that the night was one in a million. Keri Frei did, exclaiming, I had such a great time that I didn't want the night to end. The new cafeteria made the dance even more festive, decked out in a water wonder of everything from neon fish and waterfalls to rain- bow colored seahorses. Julie Jasper com- mented. The atmosphere at the dance is a (Hentrw Vp culmination of everyone's emotions brought on from other Homecoming activities, so the Homecoming activities strongly contribute to the occasion. Jackie Martins added, This year, because of the decorating ideas, the at- mosphere was fun, yet it struck me as sort of a fantasyland. After watching Homecoming Queen Kristi Hoeksema and her court lead the crowd in a slow dance, sophomore Jason Wirtz stated, The best part of the night was the presentation of the candidates. The formality of it really in- itiated an air of royalty. On the other hand. QUALITY GENTLEMEN’S CLOTHING AND EXCELLENT SERVICE SINCE 1948 UNION ARCADE BUILDING THIRD AND BRADY DOWNTOWN DAVENPORT Lance Lau commented,” The highlight of m night was the rock and roll. I think that if tF music revolved more around the theme of tl; dance. I wouldn't have had that much fun. really enjoyed the music! The dance came to a close as couples went o to other parties, and in some cases, a quiet evci ing at home. Wirtz tied in all his ideas to sun marize the night by saying, “There's nothir like being with your friends, dancing in a con fortable place, all in an atmosphere of formalit That is a good time. Homecoming Queen candidates: Front row: Tracy Poston, Julie Stoat. Second Row: Kristi Hoeksema, Kelley Lott, Kelly Hart Back Row: Jodi Grippes. Julie Groencnboom. Dawnya Rudd, Lauren Carr, Carrie Baggerly. Christa Deevers. Julie Jasper. Photo: T. Dcttcr