Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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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

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With a little help from hii friend . Mart Dejohn ex ctnplific Central' traditional 'ucp above the crowd spirit. Photo: M Stryjewtki.

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While admiring the new fall colors,) Maher. K. Kennedy. K. Frazier. K. Fitzpatrick, and C BagnaU. take a break to examine one of Excel's finer van». Photo: J. Weston. EXCEL CUSTOM CONVERSIONS INC. BLUE GRASS. IOWA CONGRATULATES THE CLASS OF 1987