Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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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

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scape outdoors When the bell rings to signal school is out, students pour into the halls, escaping from the hustle and bustle of life at Central, only to go home to a house that is even more stressful than school with chores and siblings. This kind of pressure can really take its toll on the human body and in order to avoid a severe peptic ulcer or just a case of plain old burnout, most people find it mandator)' to slow down, kick back and relax a little in a peaceful environment. I go to Prospect Park on weekdays when things get rough, com- mented Amy Wine. I sit and look up at the stars and mellow out. For an out of-doors alternative to the ups and downs of daily life, one may go for a walk, listen to music, take a bicycle ride, or even jog around the block. Still others may seek more of a middle ground, a balance be- tween people and nature. I like to be alone to clear my mind. I enjoy nature a lot,” stated Terry Wallace. Particularly on weekends, students par- tipicate in activities which include the out- doors, gathering for a rowdy game of touch football or the fellowship of a bonfire. ” I go to bonfires to be with my friends. There may lx- a lot of people, but each enjoys a diferent aspect of the bonfire, Wine noted. I ride horses up at my mom's place through the tree-filled valleys, added Wallace. There is a smell of country air. It's fresh-that's my favorite pan . . . how good it smells! The geographical location of Davenport allows its residents to observe the beauty of the third longest river in the world. Along the banks of the Mississippi, students can break away and appreciate solitude. I like to go down to the boat docks by myself. I go to think and I don't want to be influenced by other people. remarked Kit Bailey. People also gather by the river because it is prac- tically the trademark of Davenport. Accord- ing to Jackie Martins, The river is the life of Davenport.” People need other people; it's an instinctive human emotion. Most students don't like to lx- by themselves all the time, but once in a while it's nice to lx- alone — leaving the responsibilities, problems, and hassles momentarily behind to spend a little time in the great outdoors. Julie Shepard concluded. F.ven if it’s just shooting baskets or throwing a football, I love Ix-ing outside. It’s my escape. Cascading colors surround Brian Solis. Scon Czarnet- zki and David Sellers as (he)' enjoy (he fountain at Vanderveer Park on a warm fall afternoon. Photo; B Kuta. Where arc the hot dogs? inquires Steve Johnston to Brent Ohley as Elizabeth Miller helps build a bonfire on a Sunday night at Devil's Glen Park. Photo; B. Kuta. On a picturesque Saturday afternoon, Nick Diamond, Jennifer O'Hare. Steve Jackson, Kelley Lott, and Andy Yeast discuss the beauty of the Mississippi. Photo: B. Kuta. I i i