Class 2A State Champions Boys' Track and Field (14-time State Champions - 1915, 1931, 1935, 1942, 1947, 1952, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1982, 1983, 1984, 2005) Girls' Track and Field (2-time Class 3A State Champions - 1982, 1984) Volleyball - 1981 Class 2A State Champions Wrestling (2-time State Champions - 1954, 1956) Performing Arts Choir The Vocal Music Program at Davenport Central travels and competes extensively, especially Central's two show choirs, "Blue Vibrations" (JV mixed) and "Central Singers, Inc." (varsity mixed). Along with West High School, Central hosts the Great River Show Choir Competition at the historic Adler Theater each February. Band Central's award-winning Band Program is under the direction of Alexander Wilga, Brian Zeglis, and David Nicholson, and consists of a Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Freshman Concert Band, Jazz Band, Pep Band, and the Marching Blue Devils. The Marching Blue Devils appear regularly in Bands of America's Grand National Championships. Orchestra The Davenport Central Orchestra is under the direction of Kendra Elledge and has two orchestras consisting of the 9th grade "Freshman Orchestra" and the 10-12 grade "Concert Orchestra". Additionally, there is an extracurricular "Chamber Orchestra" that features students wishing for more difficult music and meets twice a week before school. The Chamber Orchestra competes in the "Solo and Ensemble Fest" during April, while the Concert Orchestra competes in the State Orchestras Contest. Both groups have historically placed at the top of their division for the past 10 years. Notable alumni Robert Arnould, state politician Gene Baker, former MLB player (Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates) Bix Beiderbecke (attended 1919-21), jazz musician Roger Craig (class of 1979), former NFL running back with the San Francisco 49ers. Jack Fleck, professional golfer Karl R. Free, artist Jim Hester (class of 1963), NFL football player with the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears (1969). Davenport Public School Board Vice President (1994–2000) and Board President (2000–2002) Austin Howard (class of 2005), former NFL offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Indianapolis Colts, and Washington Redskins. Jim Jensen (class of 1972), NFL running back with the Dallas Cowboys and the Denver Broncos. Cory Johnson (class of 1994), Harlem Globetrotter Catfish Keith, blues musician Perry Lafferty (class of 1935), television producer and executive Elmer Layden, Football player, one of the "Four Horsemen" of the Notre Dame backfield in the 1920s, and NFL commissioner. Jim Leach (class of 1960), United States congressman