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

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During dance class, Sharon Ryan teaches her students a new dance. Thespians find the best advice comes from their sponsor Billie Teneau. Now you've got it. Now let's do it once more.” Thespian sponsor, Billie Teneau, also teaches act- ing as a Class. Standing back and admiring, Sharon Ryan watches as her creations perform. Jerry Chappeau, Math Bernie Chiste, Secretary Robert Cliff, Social Studies Mary Ann Coulter, Secretary Stan Cox, Communications Jane Curry, Counseling Faculty 177

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Robert Chamberlain, Social Studies 176 Faculty Maisie Keeser gets put on the spot as the cam- era catches her opening a present. Teachers: Loyal Sponsors “I guess I like my job because they're such an energetic, well-motivat- ed, mature group of kids,’ Maisie Keeser beamed as she spoke of her sponsorship the Senior Committee. She seemed to reflect the energy, coupled with the seriousness of pur- pose, which made the Senior Commit- tee work so well. ‘‘Our main task, plan- ning graduation, is exciting because this has been everyone's goal for the past twelve years. Getting through the ceremony and getting done with what has to be done is a big responsibility, but it is fun at the same time,’ Mrs. Keeser commented. “I feel a sense of accomplishment when the last gra- duate walks across the stage and re- ceives his diploma,” she finished. Billie Teneau, Sponsor of the Thespi- ans, felt a sense of pride in her active, innovative group. ‘The Thespians are very special,’ she said, ‘because a Thespian troupe is essential to an active theatre program. They're a fine group to work with.” And work it did! From fund raising Barb Bullock, Business Liz Busselman, Art Carol Calloni, Communications Jeanette Campa, Secretary Dave Carpenter, Social Studies Randy Carter, Drivers Education activities to twice-yearly initiations, Thespians was an active group. Ac- cording to Mrs. Teneau the high point of each year came in the summer. ''We attend the International Thespian Con- ference at Ball State University in Mun- sie, Indiana. Both for me and the stu- dents this is an exciting trip. We usually take a one act play to perform, and we get to see the work of Thespians from across the country.” Marcella Simshauser, a senior Thes- pian, said, ‘Mrs. Teneau’s energy and enthusiasm makes the group what it is.”’ ‘I'm a genuine RAH-RAH!” Sharon Ryan boasted. “I like to be involved with the on and off school hours.” As the Homecoming Sponsor, Mrs. Ryan was also in charge of Homecom- ing Review and the Queen nomina- tions. Mrs. Ryan was also the sponsor of the Dance Club and has done all the choreography for the musicals at North for the past 8 years. To Mrs. Ryan school was more than a 9-5 job, it was a way of life.

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