West High School - Shaheen Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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lt's fun for everyone, from chronic spenders to window shoppers, to bum around a shopping mall. Exercising a pocketbook can get tiring though, so this weary consumer rests. Once every two weeks, senior Cindy Buis donates her own time and gas to chauffeur several elderly ladies around town. Cindy finds personal satisfaction in doing this, as she remembers Giving of oneself is the greatest gift. ' 1 1 um 1....: i f rf i ' Q l ' c, , 3 i 'Y V va, S ' '--f N-.. mp? 1 Q i V! . b -I 'ii Q .' , ' iiinil, F l-all 2 Q e 5 ' Q, ' A .V Qgbt f -. -5 L c, , V -W-'f' your unclassified existence 1' Motorcycling is great sport for many people For some, it's only a means of transportation but to others, it is purely a pleasure. 43.40

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Whether you're fortunate enough to own a horse of your own, or have a friend with an extra, or live close to a stable, it's always a great pleasure to go horseback riding. As an industrious part of a small corporation, sophomore Donna Hartog works on a Junior Achievement product. Her group meets once a week to manufacture digital thermometers. ls th other life- The clock clicks - it's 3:20. Masses of students pour out of the building and within seven minutes the hallways are desolate. On Friday it only takes four minutes. Free time is the favorite time of most students. Although some rush from school only to drive directly to a part time job, others choose to spend their free time in a more lei- surely fashion. Many students play football or tennis, go to the Y , or bicycle in an effort to release the pent-up energy that results from sit- ting at a desk all day. Watching TV, going to a movie, or just shopping around are popular ways of passing the weekend. Sleep is also a natural pasttime. Clubs, organizations, and special interests occupy the spare time of many. Being president of hi church's youth group, sophomor Paul Johanson is a good example o the number of people involved in church organizations. As a membe of the Scott County 4-H council, sen ior Sheryl Bernick says, It is mi responsibility to help organize nev 4-H clubs, counsel at camps, ant conduct county meetings. It keep me busy, but I really enjoy it. Ju nior Judy Hansen is an active mem ber of Spirit, Inc., a local nonde nominational music group. She com mented, We have practice twice . week and concerts once a month, i not more often. That familiar line - I wish i were Friday! - is the desire of ever' student who wants to get out and dt the thing he likes best.

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1 ,,,,..,.f3s7 junior Andy Bowar charges down Brady Street Field with the ball tucked safely Number 61, Dave Fitzgerald braces himself to block a Moline Maroon under his arm. player. West's defense held up under Moline's attack for a 12-O victory. tuefdog thru foturdog poved the week Five action-packed days added up to what is generally con- sidered to be the best Homecoming in many years. The corona- tion and crowning Queen Leslie Luse on October 14, paved the way for a great week. Preliminaries for the annual tricycle race and pyramid build- ing contest were held the next day. On trikes, Jack Nevlida won the stock division and Mike Harrison won the modified. Mr. Tucker's physics classes won the double base pyramid contest, while Room 162B took single base honors. Thursday evening was Film Night and time for the tradi- tional bonfire. Enthusiasm was nearing a climax by Friday afternoon at the Homecoming Aud. Winners of the various contests were re- vealed at this time. Sophomore Doug Vellequette was named the Ugliest Football Player, and Craig Peekenschneider won The Neatest Nose Contest. Championship competition for the tricycle race and single base pyramids was held in front oi the student body. Mike Harrison pedaled to victory on his modified trike and Room 162B took the single base competie tion. Highlighting the aud was a performance by members oi the faculty band. Cool weather keyed everyone up to the excitement of the Homecoming game as West won 12-0 over the Moline Ma- roons. The little falcons also enjoyed victory as they defeatec Moline's sophomore team 14-6. A balloon release and the traditional car rally took place or the field during half-time. Art Club's entry took first place. As the finale to the 16th Homecoming, the annual dance was held in the cafeteria to the music of Silver Laughter. Eacl couple received a miniature football as they left, to help ir remembering the spirit of a wonderful week.