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

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166 Choirs Classy Act nies’ OlF- ferent from the rest of my classes!” Stewart Glenn and Tony Harts- field replied when asked why they liked singing in choir. Stewart and Tony were this year’s ''Classy Acts’’ for the Choir Department. Both gor their start in Church Choirs, then continued their training in school. Stewart took choir Just for credit and found he really liised it. On the other hand, Tony had always been fascinated with music. Bur they both agreed thar music was the best way for them fo express themselves. While trying to read their music and watch rhe direc- ror at fhe same time, Seniors Alison Andler and Viclsie Haupt try our a new Christmas song. Practicing for the Christmas Concert, the sopranos from Choir Il give it their besr. Singing an A-A-A-H for Mr. Jones, Choir Ill booms their loudesr.

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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

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WN faa: 39 in! Tk) Watching Mr. Jones’ every move, Choir IV srarts the hour off with a few warm-ups. Choir talent: high and low “Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So-La-Ti-Do.’ These were sounds you might have heard if you walked oufside any of the choir rooms last year. The directors of the choirs were De- partment Chairman Mr. Don Jones and Mr. Richard Banks. These two men were in charge of five choirs for the 1981-82 year. Mr. Jones was the director for Choir I, Choir I, Choir IV and Show Choir. Mr. Baniss tools on the Girls’ Choir, and then went across the field to teach af Florissant Junior High. Mr. Jones told us that he had planned lots of trios for the choirs. Choir |V was going to take a trip over the summer fo Washington D.C, Williamsburg, Virginia, and to Knox- ville, Tennessee, for the World’s Fair. All choirs also particjpated in the Christmas and Spring concerts. Our Choir Department didn’t just talse on music af school. Mr. Jones and Mr. Banks both sang for the Sr. Louis Symphony. When Mr. Jones was telling us about it, he replied with enjoyment, ‘love it. Ir’s one of the most exciting things I’ve ever done.” The enrollment in choir dropped consider- ably over the past few years. The reason was unknown. ‘The quality of the singers was befter this year, buf we really didn’t have as many outstanding singers as we had last year,’’ Mr. Jones informed us. Stil, as the year came to a close, Mr. Jones and Mr. Banks agreed thar rhis was a great year for the Choir Department. 4-2-3-, 1-2-3 Keeping in rempo with the music is one main job of Mr. Don Jones, Director. Explaning to an alto what she's doing wrong, Mr. Richard Banks shows her how it's done. Opening your mouth wide helps you develop good tone quality, as shown by Choir IV. Choirs 167