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

Page 246 text:

242 Closing standin OUT i McCluer North stood out in a crowd in as many ways as there were MN students. Here some stu- dents’ stand out memories: “A standout memory of mine is the homecoming parade when the judges announced the first place float, belong- ing to Pom-Poms. We worked all night long, and having a first place ribbon to show for it made it seem worth all the hard work.” Senior Tracy Dabbs Two things that stand out in my mind are the boy's basketball team’s one point victory over DeSmet High School and the new friendships with the won- derful senior cheerleaders.” Junior Kim Young ‘The sophomore football team’s season stands out to me because we were not supposed to be any good at all, but a 6- 4 record and 2nd place in the division is pretty impressive!” Sophomore Phil Ragusky “T believe the memory which stands out most in my mind from the 1981] school year would be the Outdoor Club fall float trip. It was loads of fun and packed with laughs. I’m sure it is an event I| will never forget.” Senior Nancy Duggan “This was my first year at McCluer North. I think that it is the best school | have ever attended. It has offered me so much and | wouldn't change it for the world.” Junior Kirk Lyons “The memory that stands out the most in my mind about this year was how aware | became about school pride and spirit. MN’s senior class has a spe- cial relationship with their school that really stands out. It seems that every- one is united in one cause — to keep MN's image as fantasitc as they can. It's taken special people to make ours a special school.” Senior Barb Pummer | like North because it has classes that make you really think about what you (continued on page 244) One of the highlights at the reverse dance was the Bunny Hop. Cindy Moen, Jeff Nuenuebel, Anita Bodenschatz, and Tom Graybael join in with the others. nda crow a) M. ia i it ip R (si ili : i tae q— 3

Page 245 text:

= POLARIS EDITORS Chris LaPorta: Co-Editor Monica May: Co-Editor Dan Regnier: Assistant Editor Mark Ebling: Photography Editor MaryAnn Reeves: Sports Editor Laura Robinson: Clubs Editor Kathy Spitzner: Senior and Underclass Editor POLARIS SPONSORS Mike Thacker Dale Davis Bottom Row: John Hasmer, Ronda Maxie, Heather McFarland, Alicia Geraci. Row 2: Mike Thacker, George Lohman, Deanna McCormick, Boyce Canupp, Doni Driemeier. Row 3: Nancy Loncaric, JoAnne Loesel, Brian Kuhlmann, Mark Ebling, Janice Cox. Row 4: Susan Olges, Dan Regnier, Kena Peebles, Monica May, Kathy Spitzner. Row 5: Bill Gawlikowski, Laura Robinson, Linda Smith, Chris LaPorta, Jared Neisler. Row 6: Dale Davis, Greg Pludre, Mike Davis, Jerry Schroeder. POLARIS PHOTOGRAPHERS Boyce Canupp Alicia Geraci Brian Kuhlmann George Lohman Deanna McCormick Heather McFarland Greg Pludre Jerry Schroeder POLARIS STAFF Janice Cox Mike Davis Doni Driemeier Bill Gawlikowski John Hasmer Doug Houghton Sue Kopp JoAnne Loesel Nancy Loncaric Ronda Maxie Jared Neisler Susan Olges Kena Peebles Richard Royal Linda Smith a ; wi i if P ar i s ould ox pPewly lke to thank J IBYeelor= Miter Several conferences abou w the — n sarbook wass@ look, Jeff togkeetfr ideas, com : 3 ’ 5ined them wal oe an produced the co : s as itflooky now. ee During the summer of 1980, we, as editors, attended a two-week journal- ism workshop in Bloomington, Indiana. At this workshop, we made the plans for this year’s book, working long, hard hours because we wanted this book to be special ... to stand out in a crowd. We went with good ideas and came back with even better ones. Then in late August, we presented our plans to the rest of the staff. The staff began feverishly working and eventually fin- ished the book after five grueling dead- lines. The staff couldn't have done all of this without help, so we'd like to thank each of these very special people: Jim Combs and Doris Busch of Josten’'s American Yearbook Company in St. Louis who did their best to help and to answer our endless questions; Chris Jensen, of Josten’s Topeka, Kansas plant who put up with all of our difficult instructions and collect phone calls; Bruce Watterson, our workshop in- structor, whose All-American books and ideas helped our ideas; Westrich Studios, whose photographers trekked to North many times to take group pic- tures, team pictures and special assign- ments; and especially Dale Davis and Mike Thacker, our co-sponsors. There were many changes made in the book. The purpose of these changes was to make the book as spe- cial as the year 1980-81 was. We hope that each and everyone of you find something special in it. Acknowledgements 241

Page 247 text:

Jeanne Roman, along with other teachers from throughout the district, meet in the faculty lounge and learn to stay trim through aerobic — ie dancing. OMe AB cue SEeREIE Ne The Bausch and Lomb award is presented to Senior Dave Besselsen by Mr. Duane Lang for his outstanding achievements in the field of science. Closing 243