Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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ove’s All About Song! Dance! Bands! That's what Variety '87 was all about. Between the mis- introduction of the girls' varsity eerleaders as Rodney Miller on Thursday ?ht, to the dynamic closer, Power of Love the entire cast on Saturday night, the show cecded because of the dedication of a altitude of performers. Holding the show together was placed in the pable hands of emcees John Luxton and Karl ewenstein, who humored the audience with tertaining exchanges between acts. Molly iherty commented, The emcees were a lot tter than last year's. Emcee Karl Loewenstein ntinued, We tried a more unique, subtle nd of humor, instead of the usual slapstick utine. The audience had to put forth a little effort to really appreciate the jokes. Another crucial part of the show was the light, sound, and stage crews, who diligently tried to keep the show running smoothly. The backstage people were great! There were no awkward pauses and it moved very well, stated vocal music director Sally Riewerts. Styles of music ranging from the hard rock of the Electric Love Machine's house rocking Twist and Shout medley to Tracy Poston's love ballad, “You've Got It All. gave the au- dience a smooth blend of entertainment. Mixing into the scheme of things were various dance- acts, from the rapping beat of Ree-Gxo to the melodic strains of Ballerina Girl. The dancers were so energetic! exclaimed Jackie Killeen. In- dividuals weren't the only outstanding routines. though, as the music departments also put their best foot forward. While the jazz band played Count Basie, the orchestra was playing original backup arrangements written by Mr. Abplanalp. Hilarity was added by acts such as the trombone line playing a sym-funny. The Cows are Bawling, and the bizarre all-male CHS Ballet Troop pirouetting to Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies. Variety '87 ended in success with the emcee's ad-libbing their last spot on Saturday night, speaking Spanish slang and the band boosters donating a tube of that ole Blue Devil Tooth Gel to both of them for advertising it during the show. In summation, Riewerts exclaimed, It was good entertainment from beginning to end. Rehearsal it the bett time for Terry Wallace to practice tinging to dancer Liz Miller, giving their own interpretation of Lionel Richie't. B ltnna Girl. Photo: J. Weston. Heavy commitment by Matt Trimble and Lucas Bodayla of the CHS Ixiv. Stuff enables them to pull Jutt The Way You Are . . . Peter Gunn together with only one week of rehearsal. Photo: J Weston. Variety Show 21

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Perfect lighting is necessary in order to keep the variety show looking professional, but working the light board can be difficult although Bob Baker and David Ogden make it look easy. Photo: J. Weston. Ragtime was the feel of Scott Joplin's Something Do ing as the saxophone line including Kim Kloss, Laura Lortz. Bruce Fuller, and Chris Peters added another dimen sion to “All About Love. Photo: J. Weston. I'm a member of the Bettendorf Jihad and I'm go- ing to kill this unfunny man if you don't meet my three demands! exclaims emcee Karl Loewcnstein to his stunned victim John Luxton. Photo: J. Weston.

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Backed by his fellow candidates, Spree King Paul Brock humbly delivers his acceptance speech to the anxious crowd. Photo: R. Chappell. “According to my calculations we have a 93% chance of having a positive chemical reaction. states Steve Johnston to an amorous Julie Jasper after she persues him during the Spree and skit. Photo: J. Weston. Spree Candidates Paul Brock David Bucnnig James Jones Brad Kelly Jeff Klaessy John Luxton Rick Matthews Jim McCrcight Bob McNeil Matt Pierce Mike Stone Louis Redmond Ted Weise Eric Wiseman 22 Spree