Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Homecoming Prince»» Julie Sloat innocently blushes as her escort, Rick Mathews, clasps the CHS medallion about her neck. Photo R Chappell Broad smile» of anticipation reflect on the faces of Jim McDonald and Gail Zara inski as they jsass through the Tun- nel of Love'' to the Homecoming dance Photo R Chappell Magic glowing from a string of balloons creates a dreamy passage to DanieUe Johnson as Janelk Mass and Andy Moose look on in hopes that the decorations will lie finished in time for the dance Photo B Kuta. Homecoming B 14A

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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

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evil power C C nee you get to Central, you are I a true Blue Devil, exclaimed Nan Miller, and no matter who you arc, you can feel the pride! Central is definitely a school of variety, hut there is one thing that makes the student body come together as a whole-school spirit! Though we have three separate classes and hundreds of different backgrounds, we all support the same thing — Central, explained David Kesscn. School spirit gives the students an identification. It brings them closer to others. The result is a strong sense of pride and accomplishment, Principal Don Fisher stated, “We are proud of our teams, and good or bad, we'll back them to the fullest. As Rick Kcnnison put it, The spirit is always there — win or lose! That never say die attitude ap- plies to the hand, also. Band member Bill Staib continued, It doesn't matter if we're playing terrifically or terribly; our fans are behind us all the way. There is a unity in school spirit. Kids com- bine to take on the traditional CHS spirit! commented Meredith DeKalb. Tradition is the basis of Central's spirit. For example, sophomore pranks, flag corps and cheerlt-ading initiation, and challenge cheers during the auds keep getting larger and more involved each year. Kennison said, We are a high spirited school, the only difference is '87 carries on instead of '86.” Though people come and go. Central's spirit and pride remains un- changed. Dekalb summed it up: Year after year it's different, but yet it will always lx- the same. Faces may change, but the reason we sup- port CHS doesn't. We here at CHS know we know we are special and number one. Central's accom- plishments in the arts, in sports, and in academics out number other schools by far, ex- claimed Kara Kennedy. Central's number one fan, Mr. Fisher, concluded, There is a level of sophistication at CHS that few schools can com- pare to. Never before have I dealt with a school with such a high level of pride in itself. One of the best times to show off the marching band is during the bond spectacular, here in the opening (urination the band pyschcs up to give another performance of their award winning show in front of a city wide audience Photo: J. Dctter