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

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Michie After playing “Silver Sleigh’’, David Reger, Greg Ploudre, Todd Olson, and Paul Millidge, of the Concert band prepare for the next song. Christmas cheer was spread by Dave Salis- bury, Greg Ploudre, and Rick Bennett through caroling. Christmas 37

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36 Christmas The Concert Band performed it’s annual Chrsitmas concert in the Concourse. Christmas spirit at North ‘Look what I got from my Kris Krin- gle!’ Mr. Chappeau has taken the lead in the Santa Claus Contest. Any one wishing to put an ornament on the tree is free to do so... Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Merry Christmas! Christmas around North was a spe- cial time and helped in the spreading of Christmas cheer to students and fac- ulty. “There is something about walk- ing through the school and being able to hear Christmas Carols from the or- chestra, band, and choirs that are per- forming in the concourse. It's really special!’ commented Senior Laurie Rhoades. MN’s Christmas involved many con- tributions from students and teachers! Mr. Chappeau upheld tradition in the all out decorating of room 229 and in spreading his belief of what Christmas is by presenting Bibles to all his stu- dents. Again this year teachers spent considerable effort in the competition for the honor to be Mr. Scrooge, Mrs. Claus and the big man himself, Santa! As would be expected, students sup- ported their favorite canidates by put- ting in lunch money and extra pennies into the “hat’’ passed around each hour. Calculations appeared on black- boards and rivalry between classes be- The A.V. department party, attended by Chris Gaffney. George Lohmann, Francis Lindsey, and many other A.V. students, was a banquet of good foods. gan. Some teachers provided incentive by rewarding the winning class with a) party on Friday! Actually the whole school body were winners when all the) money for the Judevine Center wa counted. Again MN made one of the biggest contributions to the center. Mry Chappeau, a strong supporter of the center, said, “It’s great! Our school can give more and make a bigger differs) ence than any other company or firm! The Pom-Pon Corp and Cheeni leaders spent two weeks playing Kr Kringle and sneaking surprises intoy lockers. Junior Lisa Carter commented} The whole idea of Christmas surprise is exciting. When you open your locker and a little package is there on the shelf} it makes you feel good!” The Star Gazer and Pommie made it possible to send special Christ} mas messages to friends. Friday th Pommies appeared in classes bring ing Christmas carols from friends. They Star Gazer published a Christmas} book of greetings and wishes for the} season of Good Will. With the Student Center up in lights and the help of Student Council, the} tree in the Concourse added to oun Christmas festivities. When school let} out on Friday there was a multitude off smiles and shouts of ‘‘Merry Christmas) to all, and to all a great vacation!” JJ

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