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

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| ; G War Ss | E SS Last minute studying was often seen in Mrs. Jean Garofalo’s Frontier America class. O i Working together on a class assignment are Vonceal Wilkerson and Sheryl Boehm. Junior Pam Williams gives an oral reporr about the ic lo WO in | @ Hebrews in Mr. Ted Lotz’s Ancienr Civilization class. Although a shortage of funds was a prob- lem, the McCluer North Social Studies De- partment was still one of the finest in the stare. “! think social studies is a very interesting part of my schedule and | really enjoy it,” commented Junior Shawn McVey. ‘The school as a whole is very good, buf we are greatly in need of funds,’ said Social Studies reacher Mr. Ted Lotz. ‘'Alfhough the school has purchased several text books in recent years, it is not enough,’’ he continued. A grear deal of money would be required fo supply the school completely. Audio-visual equioment was another problem. ‘We rar- ely ever see movies any more since there Is hardly ever a projector that works,’’ said Senior Dan Figus. Most of the equipment was either foo old or was badly maintained as a result of lack of funds. “! feel our department curriculum is one of the best in the state,’’ commented the Socal Studies Department Chairman, Mr. Bob Chamberlain, ‘'Bur | would like to add more required economics and government courses. “” In the past McCiuer North has not had a very strict policy concerning requirements. Students were only required to take one- half year of Government and one year of American History. Mr. Chamberlain would have liked more students fo know more abour economics so they can better deal with their lives to come. All in all, Mr. Chamberlain rated the school high in the stare. He felt that with a bit more money it could have been one of the best. As he put if, ‘On a scale from one to five, we rate about a four, and that’s nor bad, nor bad af all!” Telling about the finer points of the Revolutionary War, Mr. Rick Gwydir gives a talk ro his class. 164 Social Studies ’

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Working studiously, Sophomore Rich Sheets tries fo finish his assigment before the cass ends. Wirt-filled lectures from our own Mr. Larry Marsh make Seminar fun for Seniors Debbie Manley and Carhy Ritter. Using an overhead projector, Junior Carl Runge gives a presentation on the Chaldeans in Ancient Civilization. Of Mark Antolils, Mr. Chamberlain, Chairman of the Histo- ry Department, said, “Mark Antolils had an intensive interest in history, politics, gov- . ernment and local, national, and international affairs. Marl had a searching and questioning mind. He ex- celled in most everything he did. Students and teachers appreciated his willingness to explore ideas and issues in a friendly and unassuming manner. Marl was a first class person and a first class student. He had ir all together. His furure is bright indeed.’’ Thar says if all. Social Srudies 165