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

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The marching band is lead onto the field by Debbie Lambert, one of MN's majorettes. “Two-two-two! We want two!!!’ Angie Eastman leads the squad in a chant. Girls get into the sports scene “Who's that coming across the field?” This was the question asked by students attending MN's home football games. The answer: Those twelve peo- ple coming across the field were the Color Guard. In the past, the Color Guard could only be seen on the 10 yard line. This year, under the direction of Phylis Ba- laga, the Color Guard changed their procedures. There were four girls on rifles and during the half-time show they presented a rifle routine. The flags moved around on the field, in and out of the band. Commander Terri Raasch said, ‘The girls on Color Guard put a lot of time and effort into their practices and per- formances.”’ Frequently the girls would stay after school until 5:00 p.m. to per- fect their routine. Performing with the marching band and the Color Guard at half-time and pre-game were Debbie Lambert and Linda Baker, MN’s ma- jorettes. Debbie and Linda made up their own routines. Everyday after school during the football season, the majorettes practiced along with the band. Not only did they periorm at football games, but at half-time during basketball. Debbie, Senior, said, “'It’s fun and a lot of practice, but when you get in front of an audience it all seems worthwhile.” Matmaids-who were they? No they weren't maids who clean mats. This group of girls helped the coaches of the wrestling team with their paper work. The matmaids helped in money raising projects for the team. Marilyn Edds has been the sponsor for the past five years. ‘It seems to me that all the girls want to be a part of the team,” said Mrs. Edds. Mat Maids, Color Guard and Majorettes 77 ee en gn ae ey

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During half-time, Color Guard marches across the field to ‘God Bless America.”’ Mat Maid Captain Kathi shows her school spirit during practices. STAND OUT. STR Every year Linton Luetje selects a com- mander for the Color Guard. This year's commander was Senior Terri Raasch, a real stand-out. Terri was in charge of getting in touch with all the girls and getting them together for practices. She also had to go to Mr. Luetje with problems that arose during practices. When Phyllis Balaga came along to help the girls, Terri would sit down with her and work on routines. Terri said, ‘I really liked it, being com- mander took a lot of hardwork and ef- TOrts | Color Guard stands at attention, ready to pre- sent the flags during pre-game. 76 Majorettes, Color Guard and Mat Maids

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Last Summer the MN Squad preformed at Busch Stadium. Here they finish up a flag routine to ‘God Bless America.” STAND OUT STAR “To keep everyone in line,’ replied Stacy Stewart when asked what her job was being Head Instructor for the MN Pom-Pon Corp. Stacy is the Stand Out Star for the 80- 81 Pom-Pon Squad because of her out- standing leadership ability. When asked — what the advantages and disadvantages of being Head Instructor were she replied, “One advantage is having a say as to what goes on in the squad, but the big disadvan- tage is feeling responsible when something goes wrong. Slacy | . wanted to be a Pom- Poner ever since she was little. It always looked like fun. Now © that | am one, | think it's great.” Performing during half-time at the Homecom- ing Game, the Pom-Pon Corps completes a suc- cession. Se Doing a special Half-Time Show for Homecom- ing, Laura Koetting strums the banjo. 78 Pom-Pon