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

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“Smile! You're on Candid Camera!” Look our Alan Funr, here comes Alexander Bell! Growing UO all together Warch our! It was third hour and time for another running of the McCluer North Demolition Derby. If you were in the concourse around this time, you couldn't help but notice the electricity generated by the small bur mighty members of the Derby. Riding big-wheels, playing and having fun was what the Day Care Center was all about fo the kids. ‘Bur there's a lot more to it than that, ’ said Mary Ann Fogarty. This year there were thirty-six high-school stu- dents to helo the three teachers. These people strived to help the kids physically, emorionally, and intellectually. ‘We give the kids the opportunity to explore, discov- er, create, and be happy,” she added. The high-school students got involved by taking the Child Development class. Their cass requirements were to helo the teach- ers and hold learning activities. To the teach- ers the class was a lor of worl, ‘It all pays off,”” said Junior Andi Bruder. “They do some of the funniest things,’ said Junior Gail Liebert, ‘and that’s what malses the class so rewarding.” The class was a lor of fun for all. ‘The days were fun,”’ said four-year-old Maris Bechler. It makes my day more fun, and cheers me up,” Party Kain replied. ' lilse it here,” said three-year-old Margaret Mur- phy. ‘The concourse and the big-wheels were the best,” Cheston Bluett added. The feachers had their fun in seeing the kids make progress, ' lie seeing so many grow up,“ Colleen McCluney said. If the day ever gor too rough, the kids could just lay down and take a nao. se High heels and jeans are the big thing in fashion, as presented by Miss Joan Bechler. Eying Alexander Bell with awe, Matthew Gurh wants Tricia Strinni to fly him through the air, roo. 176 Day Care

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After cutting out her patrern, Senior Natalie Compron begins her new ouffir. Practically” for everyone Only girls takke Home Economics and only boys take Industrial Arts, right? Wrong! In the past decade the scene has changed in these departments. Glances this year info Room 216 and Room 004 showed that these subjects were now ftalken by borh sexes. In the foods classes, boys as well as girls learned to worls together in the kitchen. Junior Pam Williams said, “Boys should know how to cook.” Boys also found thar it was easy having a girl as their welding partner. | fe | f iss a == : Home Economics and Industrial Arts classes had some areas of study which over- : lapped. Many architecture students tools in- ferior decorating. While learning how to design the exterior of a house, they discov- ered thar interior decorating taught them how fo decorare the interior. Industrial Arts also taught students how to repair appli- ances thar were used in Home Economics classes. In these classes, many students de- veloped an understanding of both deparr- ments. Home Economics classes taught basic nu- trition value and preparation of food and the basics of sewing by hand and by ma- chine. Industrial Arts classes taught electron- ics, welding, woodworking, and architectur- al drawing. Some classes fraught students abour their career choices while ofher stu- dents learned how to help themselves after leaving home. Wedding bells for Seniors Lynnette McDaniels and Carl Johnson! Thar’s just one of the projects of Marriage Prep class. In Dinner Foods, Mrs. Nancy Adelsberger demon- strates to her class how fo prepare a souffle. Home Economics, Industrial Arts 175

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Classy Act Sharon High, the rookie, became on in- sfanf success as one of the three Child De- velopment feachers. Her grear sense of hu- mor made every- - body laugh and got them through the hard times. 'l gor more than | expected because you often take the kids home with you, she commented, indi- cating how she thinks abour the kids even at home. She also enjoyed talking to the kids ‘‘one to one.” ''No two days are ever alilse and that’s whar was besr,’’ she said. “The Variety of kids and making progress is the highest reward.” Alfhough she was only in her first year, she loved it. Lunchtime brings everyone fogether for a ‘happy meal.” Let’s get a little bir rowdy! Lucas Ellingron, Nichole Shumpert, Nicholas Cazadd and Tim Stokes enjoy play- time. “The President? He’s nor in right now. May | ralke a message, please?” said Sara McMillon. Day Care 177