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

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Are there any . volunteers? Year after year, remarlsably enough, people seem to forger that schools are pub- lic institutions. As a result, relatively few peo- ple from the community visited MN, bur some of those who did also volunteered time, energy, and effort. Among those volunteering were Mr. Steevenson, Mr. Nauman’s father-in-law, and Mrs. Niehaus, former general office sec- retary. With their help, the extra worl around MN was finished. Another special contributor to MN was Mrs. Saffley, who donated her time keeping the plants around campus looking good. “It’s been a hobby of mine for years and it evolved as a civic project from the Paddocls Garden Club. We came once a month in the morning for three hours. The worls in- cluded fertilizing, grooming, and the repor- ting of the plants.”” The time Mrs. Saffley spent kept MN looking green. To keep the Colorguard in line, Mrs. Phyllis Bulaga volunteered her time as an instruc- for. ‘1 enjoyed being a member of Color- guard so much when | was in high school, but there wasn't much opportunity to keep af it.” So she decided to do the next best thing, which was to help the MN Color- guard. The amount of time thar Mrs. Bu- laga, better known as Mrs. “B” provided, consisted of six hours a weels practice plus the game and time required to make up the routine and meerting with Mr. Luerje during the baslsetball season. Volunteers such as these proved fo themselves and fo students that helping and sharing was indeed worthwhile. The day is finally done! Mr. Steevenson leaves the building smiling after volunteering a day of reaching a CP.U. in photography. Ron Webb Business Department B.S. Business Ed. M.A. Education Glenn Westover Science Department B.S. Education M.S. Education Mayertta Williams Social Srudies Depr. B.A. Sociology M.A.T. Education Janer Wilson Business Education Department B.S. Business Nancy Wollk Math Department B.A. English Carl Yochum Art Department B.S. Art M.S. Art With a look of accomplishmenr on her face, Mrs. Niehaus is proud of her efforts in the General Office. Faculty 159

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158 Faculty As a member of the Paddock Garden Club, Mrs. Saffley compleres one of her volunteer duties, bathing the rather large Dracaena. Lyle Thompson Social Srudies Department B.S. Education Sandy Tompkins Registrar Michael Wagner Industrial Education Department B.S. Drafting Technology J. “'Pete’’ Waldo Physical Education Department B.S. Education M.A. Education Richard Wallace Industrial Arts Department B.S. Education M.S. Education

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Faculty Acts An opportunity fo be yourself A real strength of McCluer North is that it allows a student to be whar he wants fo be, or even what others think he should want fo be, burt by guiding rather than pressuring. Many opportunities, both curricular and ex- fra-curricular, are available, and once the student is made aware of them, through his teachers or advisor, he can consider those opportunities himself and make his own de- cisions. The result quite frequently is excel- lence, but excellence in a variety of areas, rather than just a few. In music groups, dramatic productions, academic awards, classroom projects, and, of course, student publications. The fact thar the school pro- vides the means for students, both as indivi- duals or in groups, to opr for this excellence, truly makes McCluer North “'A Class Act.” Mr. Doug Lane English Department 160 Faculry Acts From afar to find ‘cl ass!’ By plane, by train and by car, they came. From coast to coast, educarors anxiously arrived seeking the Home of the Stars, “a school where academic excellence abounds: National Merit Scholars, state and national journalism award winners, Missouri mathematics competition finalists and a na- tionally validated advisement program. Some wondered about the true existence of a place where those of differing values respect others’ distinctiveness and care about each other as a family. Others pon- dered the reality of a philosophy advocar- ing freedom of choice for all and opportuni- ty to build individual ownership. Still others marveled ar the idea of adolescents having the right to shape their own learning exper- ience. Filled with suspense and often skepti- cism, each one anticjpated the dramatic moment. Standing on a grassy Knoll, the majestic building's hundreds of windows glittered in the sun revealing nor only the warm colors of red, yellow and blue bur also the friendly faces of folks of all ages. Once inside, the action and interaction with the star people stimulated the minds of those who came fo see, to question and to discover. Doubrs dwindled. Ideas flourished. Time passed quickly and the day ended. The visitors left but nor before saying, ‘'geniunely classic, McCluer North reoresents the best of its kind.” Dr. Delores Graham, Senior Principal An expression of beliefs A decade ago af fhe dedication of McCluer North, | wrore the following: A school is an expression of beliefs and attitudes about ourselves and the gen- erations of young people for whom it Is planned. In its silent language of space, color, scale and shape, fhe building tells Us What we are, what we think of our- selves and whar we believe we can become. Whether we are planning pro- grams or buildings we cannot afford to guide our decisions on anything l ess than our deepest faith in people.” ! still believe our school is an expression of our belief fhar every student is important and can make an important contribution to society. Further, we believe af McCluer North in challenging all students fo use their talents to their fullest and to reach for excel- lence. McCluer North has been “A Class Act” because of the beliefs on which if was founded. It will remain “A Class Act” if we cling to those beliefs and struggle to make them a reality. Mr. Bill Hampton Principal Class faculty do more North's faculty — a classy group! There's no question about it. Teachers are, on the whole, an exciting, interesting and involved group, both ar school and in their personal lives. They maintain high standards for themselves as people, and this, naturally, carries over into expectations for their stu- dents. A poll would easily show a majority have advanced degrees and continue fo pursue their own educational and personal growth. Their concern is shown on inservice days when they become eager and in- volved students themselves, constantly striv- ing fo improve their own techniques and knowledge. Most teachers see North as their second home and approach if with enthusiasm, concern, commitment, and in most cases the thought of transferring to or baci fo another school is totally our of the question. Obviously, since fhe faculty is peo- ple and people do have flaws, we're nof perfect; however, the concern and com- mitment are just about flawless - and rhar’s Class! Mrs. Carol Calloni English Department