Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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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

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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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9 Days 3 Minutes 44 Seconds t X r«u arc cleared, Edwards to Ed- i wards, radioed the tower con- troller. And with that, the Voyager began its journey to break one of the last firsts of avia- tion. A flying fuel tank with a wingspan longer than a 727, the Voyager weighed less than a subcompact car. The flight had troubles from the start of the mission. Due to a miscalculation at takeoff, the wings dragged along the ground for fourteen thousand feet before the Voyager lifted off — minus seventeen inches from each wing. Stuffed into a bathtub-sized cabin, Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager spent nine days, three minutes and 44 seconds in the air as Voyager circled the earth over the Christmas holiday. The trip was full of small incidents that threatened to end the odyssey, and, at one point, doctors were worried that Rutan and Yeager might lose 30% of their hearing. Flying at altitudes between 8,000 feet and 15,000 feet at speeds of 115 miles per hour, storms buffeted the tiny crew cabin for as long as eighteen hours at a time. The most alarm- ing moment, however, came over Mexico when the only engine that was running died, causing the plane to plummet over 3,000 feet before the crew was able to restart it. The entire mission was completed without any government funding. Voyager, first designed by Bert Rutan on a napkin, took five years and over two million dollars to build. A plane using conventional aircraft technology would have to be the size of an air- craft carrier to carry the fuel necessary. This flying fuel tank was made of space-age com- posite materials, which made it light enough to make the trip. The Voyager should be memorialized as the first step towards the next generation of aircraft technology, com- mented Dave Werker. After making the 23,000 mile flight around the world, the Voyager was retired to more peaceful journeys. The Voyager will travel to the Smithsonian Institute, along side other famous setters of milestones, such as Lindburgh's Spirit of St. Louis and the Mer- cury capsule. One of the most grueling flights in history ended with the smashing of a goal that pilots have dreamed about since the Wright brothers first flew at Kitty Hawk. In the midst of one of the worst presidential scan- dals ever, the Voyager was a light of hope. Betsy Kemp concluded, On the whole, the Voyager is a major advantage for the U. S. because it hasn't been done before ami if we keep on working and improving the systems, it can be a huge benefit to America. the Clip is home In 1983, the unthinkable happened. After resting comfortably in the U.S.A. for 132 consecutive years, the silver trophy known as the America's Cup was taken away. After a three to one race deficit, the Australian boat, with its revolutionary winged keel, had come- back to a breath-taking win in the last race in the best of seven series to wrestle the Cup from the Americans. Forty months ago. American skipper Dennis Conner swore to avenge its loss and return the Cup to its home. Provoked more and more by haughty commercials saying, Tell them Australia is where the Cup is! Conner began the long process towards victory by designing and testing a total of three yachts and crew as well. The result of the hard work — Stars and Stripes '87! Most of the country sat glued to to radio late night and television broadcasts as Con- ner beat challenging yachts one by one in the Defender and Challenger series. Stars and Stripes, a boat even the experts said could not win, faced its biggest threat. Kiwi III, a New Zealand fiberglass boat heavily favored. Stars and Stri|xrs beat them convincingly with a four to one race score and, in turn, won its right to challenge Austrailia's Kookaburra III, skippered by Lan Murrey, to race for the Cup. In the heavy winds of the Indian Ocean off the coast of Freemantle, Australia, Dennis Conner's dream came true. The tiny fishing town of Freemantle was thrust into the spotlight as thousands of tourists and film crews poured in from all parts of the world. Each and every one of them participating in the race activities. A master captain, Conner immediately headed out to the race lead by outmaneuvering Kookaburra III. A second, third and fourth race followed-leaving no doubt in anyone's mind that indeed Stars and Stripes was number one. By beating his opponent, four races to none, with over a minute to spare in each race, Conner was not only the only skipper to lose the Cup, he was also the only American to bring it back. Much to the nation's delight — 'Ilie America's Cup has returned. VOYAGER: Non-stop, non-refueied global flight airplane constructed of lightweight composite materials