McCluer North High School - Polaris Yearbook (Florissant, MO)

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Members of NHS, Veronica Vallette and Sheryl Boehm, prepare for the blood drive. STAND OUT STR National Honor Society and Philos- ophy Club both had one member in common. Senior Steve Kanne was in- volved in both of these activities. Flat- tered about being in NHS, this was Steve's first year as an active member: Because this was the first year MN had the Philosophy Club, it was also the first chance for Steve to participate. Steve said, ‘| wanted to be in this club be- cause MN didn't have a club that dis- cussed philisophical issues, they're im- portant because - the issues affect the J way you think.” By participating in two academically relat- ed clubs at MN, Steve Kanne was an obvious stand out senior. At club meetings, philisophical issues are the main topic. 102 NHS and Philosophy Club After giving blood for the NHS blood drive, Mr. Waldo takes a breather.

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In a math competition at U.M.C., Cathy Pan- netti checks her answers to a difficult problem. The campfire provides warmth after a float for Jeff Barnett, Nancy Duggan, and other ODC members. Two McCluer North clubs add variety. Regardless of your interests and hob- bies, McCluer North had the club for you. If you enjoyed a quieter, some- what intellectual activity, you would have enjoyed the Math Club. On the other hand, if you were more adventur- ous, the Outdoor Club was for you. The Math Club was made up of eight students who were in math classes ranging from Algebra to Calculas who enjoyed competing in math activities outside of class. “Unlike many other clubs in school, there is no special requirement to join the Math Club,” said Mr. Chappeau, sponsor. ‘‘The Math Club is open to any student who had some special in- terest in math.” The club met once a week in room 229. Members competed in several tournaments at local high schools and colleges. Mr. Chappeau added, “ Be- ing number one this year gives the stu- dents something to push for next year.’ Many North students competed in the Missouri Math League where they had the chance to win a scholarship to The University Missouri of Columbia. Also, they could win $200 in cash. Senior Kathy Panetti said, ‘‘Repre- senting North in math contests was one of the greatest experiences of my life.”’ For those McCluer North students who enjoyed being in the great out- doors, the Outdoor Club-otherwise known as ODC-was the ideal place for them. Dave Roth, with the help of Chris Brown, turned ODC into a worthwhile club. Many of the ODC activities in- cluded float trips, canoeing, rapelling, and camping. The ODC also went to Canada with 43 MN students making the trip. The club met every Wednesday in room 312. There were no special re- quirements in order to be an ODC member. In order to go on any ODC outings, all that was necessary was to have your parents sign a permission slip and pay any required fees. Regardless of what your interests were, McCluer North had the club to fit your interest. Out Door And Math Club 101

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American Re Cross Blood S What About ‘“Cover ai Academic clubs spark interest A new club was born at MN, and another club still progressed. Both of these clubs had students who were in- terested in participating in a club which was academically oriented. Which of the numerous clubs at MN were these? Founded mainly because of the in- terests of three men, the Philosophy Club was a new addition at MN. Spon- sored by Stanley Cox, the club met every other week to discuss philosophi- cal issues such as the ‘Nature of Knowl- edge” and the Greek philosopher Pla- to. Standing out and differing from most clubs, the students had to read material and be prepared for club meetings. Mr. Cox said, “I find it encouraging that students are interested in an aca- demic club that requires effort and preparation on their part.” National Honor Society was another Giving his point of view, Mr. Cox leads the Philosophy Club in discussion. Information, such as this, is given to all blood donors. club of interest to many MN students. Total membership included forty stu- dents who were chosen for their out- standing character, leadership, service, and scholarship qualities. NHS spon- sored two blood drives this year, one in the fall and one in the spring. NHS is not so much a service club, but an hon- or club. “It is an honor to be a member of NHS because you realize that all the hard work and effort put into your studying has finally paid off,’’ said Hol- ly Frede. According to Terry Proffitt, sponsor of NHS, the members of NHS are truly, ‘a stand-out group of stu- dents.” With the birth of the Philosophy Club and continuation of NHS, stu- dents interested in academics had an outlet for their interests. With their fo- cus on academics, it was obvious how these clubs stood out in a crowd at MN. NHS and Philosophy Club 103