Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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To say that Centra! is just the right mix, one only needs to take a quick look around the campus — in the classrooms and on the practice fields — to notice the variety of things going on and their degree of success. Central is known for surviving changes. After contending with two years' worth of ear-splitting jackhammers and flying two-by-fours, a new and improved Central High School proudly opened its doors. The grounds had been landscaped and the driveway had been paved — students no longer had to track through twenty yards of leftover construc- tion mud to get to gym. And finally, after all Mr. Fisher's promises, the rooftop plaza was given its last sandblasting and opened to the student body. The neo-classic architecture of the main building and the modern design of the new addition gave Central the best of both worlds — just the right mix of tradition and trend. Action at Central is unlimited, with organizations and activities to ac- commodate a wide range of tastes and abilities. Central offers a lot of op- portunities for everyone, commented Kris Frazier, and no matter what Spirit shows from the beginning of school as this crowd aptly demonstrates during the very first pep aud of the year. Photo: J. Weston. Officially opening the new addition. Representative Jim Leach from Iowa's first district makes a few comments before accepting the key on August 29, completing the transition of Central. Photo: J. Weston. your interest is. you can find a group, a club, a team, or class that fits that particular interest. Of course the football team is always a big attraction, but the level of spirit at the games wouldn't be quite as high without the Blue Devil Marching Band there to bring the crowd to its feet, hailing the Red and Blue. Although there is a lot of emphasis put on the extracurricular. Central in no way overlooks the original purpose behind school — education. Ad- vanced classes are offered in just about every- subject area from English to auto mechanics unfortunately the familiar story of budget cuts resurfaced; less experienced teachers were laid off, and, because of it, the remaining staff was shuffled around to fill department vacancies at other schools. Even so. Central managed to add courses such as Classical Languages to enhance the curriculum. Fifteen new teachers joined the staff, adding a fresh perspective to an already outstanding group. So blow the trumpets and wave the flags! The oldest high school in Davenport is back on track with a variety of dimensions that gives it just the right mix. 2

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Jodi tke tight Mix Students burst forth from the main building as yet another school year begins and the Hl.ukh.iuk Yearbook enters its seventieth year. Photo: J. Weston. 1987 Blackhawk Central High School 1120 Main St. Davenport, Iowa 52803 Volume 70

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Intensity nut only evident on the football field. Kevin Neit el shows his strength as trainer Steve Knoche tapes up a hand injury on the sidelines on September 25. Photo: R Chappell. No matter what the occasion, the year- book staff is always ready to party. Here, birthday girls Lauren Carr ansi Trkia Defter celebrate tlseir big day with a custom- mode cake. Photo J. Weston. We got spirit, yes we do, we got spirit, how 'bout you? shouts the Blue Devil Marching Band, challenging the Cen- tral crowd in a match of enthusiasm at the Moline game that Central went on to win Photo J Weston. Opening 3