School Trivia

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What happened on June 19, 1905?

The Cornerstone was laid and celebration was held for the ground breaking of new building.

What date does the cornerstone have on it?

1904

Where and what is the Hall of Honor?

Located by the auditorium - honors distinguished DHS/CHS alumni

Who was George Marshall?

The first principal of the new building

What is the name of the school song and when was it written?

Hail to the Red and Blue, 1922

What teacher is related to the name sake of Kahler Auditorium?

The auditorium was named after Mrs. Edwards' father, Orville Kahler.

What is the Berry Addition, and what purpose did it serve?

The Berry Auditorium was built in 1984 to connect the main building to the gym.

What is the name of the stone that makes up the exterior of the main building?

Marquette raindrop sandstone

How many people were on the faculty of Davenport Central when the new building opened?

29

What year did Davenport High School become Central High School?

1960

In 1972, there was a homecoming queen dispute. What was that dispute?

Two Homecoming queens were elected

Before the Blue Devils became the official mascot of DHS, what were some of the other names given to the sports teams?

Moon Men, Red and Blue, Hilltoppers, Imps

In the late 1920's and 30's, Davenport High School had a Dauber's Art Club. What was their main project?

Carve, paint, and dress marionettes and then put on puppet shows

What is the official name of Spree, and what organization started it and planned it for years?

The GRA first started the dance and they called it Spinster Spree

In what year was the Hall of Honor established to honor distinguished alumni?

1989

Who was the superintendent on June 19, 1905 who helped deposit the cornerstone on this memorable day of celebration?

In 1905, when the cornerstone was placed during the community celebration, J.B Young was the superintendent of the Davenport Schools.

Can you name the two girls who wrote the words to the school song?

The school was was written by Stella Matthews and Lovena Moore.

Can you name the professions of Davenport/Central graduates Roger Craig, Tim Wernentin, and Jim Leach?

Roger Craig is a retired professional football player, Jim Leach is a member of the House or Representatives, and Tim Wernentin is the principal here at Central High School.

What Davenport High School student, who is also a teacher here at Central, was the co-chairman of the Senior Sock Hop in 1956?

Ms. Hess was the co-chairman of the Senior Sock Hop in 1956.

Name at least three of the years in which we won the boys basketball state championship.

Davenport Central has won many times. The years that we have won are; 1913, 1920, 1921, 1929, 1930, 1941, 1947, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1958, and 1970.

What was the date of the first Spinster Spree that was held?

The first Spinster Spree was held on January 31, 1940.

Can you name the two schools where our school colors came from?

Our school colors, the red and the blue, were decided in 1893 by Vic Littig, and were based on the crimson red of Harvard and the blue of Yale.

Where was the rifle range located at the high school, where the students would practice their shooting skills for the Boys and Girls Rifle Club?

The rifle range was located in the dungeon where the pool was eventually built.

True of False

At the Homecoming Dance of 1943, the students took a break from the dancing and recited the Pledge of alligiance.

True

In 1939, there was a Bee Club that was organized to study bees and their habits.

True