Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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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

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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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U eaven — sent Jase the right mix of oldies and top forty hits was a crowd pleaser for some two hundred students at the annual Spree dance. Although the DJ was good, some tudcnts were disappointed that there wasn't a and. Darren Smiley commented, A live band ormulated from students here at Central would avc been more energetic and gotten more peo- )le involved. Trisha Cather agreed, A school rvent cries out for entertainment from talent vithin the building so it would have been nice o get more people to go, not only to play but to isten to their classmates.” The metallic blue and silver stars provided an ttmosphere in keeping with the theme, All the Way to Heaven. heart-shaped balloons and silver-tinseled streamers added an additional touch to the evening and, for a change, the decorations stayed in place. Jason Wirtz stated, Not only were they adequate to the theme, but they increased the vivacity of the season. In addition to the heavenly atmosphere of the extravaganza, the guests were honored with the presentation of royalty. Strategically lined up at the far end of the cafeteria near the music rooms were the candidates and their escorts. The mystery was unravelled when Homecoming Queen Kristi Hocksema stepped up to crown Paul Brock as the 1987 Spree King. Carrie Good knight commented, The presentation of the king is the highlight of the night because it causes so much anticipation and excitement. It sets a positive mood that gets even better after he's been announced and everyone is calmed down because it's such a romatic situation to begin with. It makes you really feel as if you've been heaven-sent.” Obviously, dances are held for entertainment, but they also play a special role to the students. Smiley commented, It is an important part of high school because students need to lx allowed to escape from class. People who don't normally go out and associate with others and feel like they belong. Spree did give students a chance to relax and get away from the hard, work of high school. Wirtz explained, It was awesome! I had a great time all night long. Now, here's a little story I got to tell about three bad brothers you know so well ... The Beast te Boys provide the bodacious beat topping off another successful Spree Dance. Photo: R. Chappell. In order to please the expectant awaiting crowd, Julie Groencnboom begins announcing the names of the Spree King Candidates and their escorts. Photo: R. Chappell. Hopelessly falling into the romance of the evening Kathy Katnp and Mike Dynes drift All the Way to Heaven Photo: R. Chappell. Spree 23