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

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; Sener es = a While singing in Choir III, Mary Duggan lis- tens to keep in tune with the rest of the group. Before working on their music, the Sophomore Choir does warm ups. MN’'s potpourri of music 7:50 a.m.: Brrrring! That was the bell for the school day to begin. But if it was a Tuesday or a Thursday morning, for 16 sophomore students the school day began at 7:00 a.m. Why? Because those 16 students were the members of the Sophomore Madrigal, and that's when they re- hearsed. In early September, the necessary tryouts were held so that Richard Banks could choose the 16 best singers of the forthcoming sophomore class. Besides their performances here at North for seasonal concerts, they also performed at Jamestown Mall and the Marriott Ho- tel at Christmas. Two other choral groups at MN were Choir II, directed by Mr. Banks, and Choir III, directed by Don Jones. Choir II was mainly sophomores, and the anly prerequisite was 9th grade Choir I. But Choir III, although it was a class, re- quired tryouts and consisted of juniors with a few scattered seniors. Both groups also sung at seasonal concerts and at a pop concert. In the spring they went to Festival, where with other area choirs, they were judged and graded. At Festival they stood up to Star stan- dards, bringing in A’s and B's. At almost any hour of the day, music could be heard sounding throughout the school. Each group stood out in it’s own way, and each proved to be very rewarding to everyone involved, along with all of those who heard. Choir I], III, and Sophomore Madrigal 85

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Early in the morning the Sophomore Madrigal practices with Mr. Richard Banks. Working hard, the soprano and alto sections perfect their parts. Choir II rehearses their songs for the Proces- sion of Carols for Christmas Vespers. STAND OUT STR MN has always been a school of many standout students. Sophomore Tony Hartsfield was yet another of these Stars. Tony was a member of Choir II and Sophomore Madrigal, and he played french horn for orchestra and tuba in the symphonic band. Besides his music at MN, Tony played the pi- ano, taught guitar, and sang with the church and a contemporary gospel choir. He also showed an interest (and talent) in the drama department! Tony was an excellent student and a very nice person with the makings for a very successful fu- ture. In Choir III, Marji Deane, Tom Lucken, and Randy Loeschner get tested in quartets for a grade. 84 Choir II, III, and Sophomore Madrigal

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