West High School - Shaheen Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Field Events Are A Blaze Cf Fun The football team had left the field, and a group of another sort began to gather. Coordinated uniforms and orderly drills were replaced by a confusion of red and white garb and a constantly shifting sea of students anxious for the evening's events to begin. Oddly out of place, were two people playing a game of tennis on the back courts as if no one else existed. On the field itself, confusion appeared to reign. There were floats circling the track, footballs flying through the air, races being run, and people generally milling about, meeting old friends and making new ones. When the tug-of-war was announced, virtually every- one congregated around to cheer on their favorite team. The event was very popular, with surprisingly powerful competition. Later, about 25 members of the band arrived at the site of the bonfire to play the school song, and to add to the sounds rising into the cool night air. When the bonfire was lighted, the faces of everyone present could be seen. The sight was much like one Col. Custer must have seen, with people standing on top of nearby hills, silhouetted against the night sky. It is ex- tremely doubtful the departed Colonel saw quite as many red Falcon jackets. Announcements concerning contest winners were made, while billowing ribbons of toilet paper were sent streaming in the general vicinity of the fire, accompanied by dozens of firecrackers. The crackling fire died down to burning embers. The milling crowds were replaced by a cloak of darkness and the dull roar of engines springing to life in the parking lot above. Like an ancient army, the line of vehicles departed swiftly into the night. Fellow teammates gather around to develop a plan against the opposing team. Homecoming 17

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ln exchange for his money Senior Brad Early receives his Homecom- Carrying out the Homecoming theme, Sail On, Junior Dave Meumann sings that song on the 2nd place float, Acappella, in the car rally. Junior Paul Augustine hangs tightly on to the mattress as team- mates attempt to drive toward victory. Ready, Get set, Go! Senior Bill Warnecke secures a tight grip as the tug-of-war is about to begin. Senior Kathy Gardner prays for an aimless throw, as a West student tosses the ball towards the dunking machine handle.

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Junior Sara Moeller assists in the harvesting of her family's crop Senior Michelle Shannon, employed by Clairs Boutique, displays her Halloween spirit. The concentration of the game of football is shown on Senior Joe DelVecchio's face. Va ,iff W' 'v.,, rw' 4714, ., rl ' 4 18 Fall After hours of practice, the West High Marching Band presents their show at Brady Street Stadium. Senior Rhonda Nelson prays for foreign exchange student, He- lene Welander, while at a Halloween Publications party at Bettendorf High.