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

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In the weight training class, Rick Witzel concentrates on lifting his weighr. During Mrs. Ryan's dance class, the girls perform their newly learned roufine. After parallel parking, Brian Barks’ instructor gets our to check the cones. FERGUSON-FLORISSANT SCHOOL DISTRICT NMNVITN COLIN eTiaat mamas. Classy Act For years McCluer North has been a school of many our- standing stars. Stu- dents enrolled in Dri- vers Education didn't show any particular 2 skill in this Practical Art af first, though. Bur once in a while you found someone with narural ralent and co- ordination. Sophomore Sreve Reimler showed above average skill and interest in learning to drive. He enrolled in the after school program and did well ar thar and in the classroom. Srill, the on the road driving was, the main attraction. Steve said thar he also took the actual driving for fhe discount on his car insurance rates. Drivers Education and Physical Education 189

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After a close encounter with anorher car, Lee Turvold looks back. Speeding along in his simulator, Craig Lahnam waits 5 A O lap iS if ® S for the next move. | The proper weight lifting position is demonstrated by Todd Boehlow. Reflexes, coordination and judgment were some of the qualities used in Drivers Education as well as in Physical Education classes af North. In the Drivers Education rooms red lights flashed on simulators as a sign of slow re- flexes. A spectator probably said to himself “Warch out world, here they come!” When asked how he felt about simulator driving, Chris Vahrenhorst replied, 'Ir's cool because we have commons, buf when we drive them, it’s a real drag!” Some students who thought thar actual experience was best rook the after school driving. Bur, as it was last year, students were required fo pay a fee. Dan Keily said, “! don’t really understand why we should have to pay anything for actual driving when in the past it was free.’ In response fo thar question Mr. Lee Fredrichs said, “'In past years car dealers could afford to donate cars for fhe students fo use and now we have fo lease them.” Reflexes and coordination were also a big part of Physical Education. The P.E. De- partment offered many different activities for all people. For the outdoor type soccer, softball, tennis, track, and foofball classes were offered. And for those who liked to stay inside, weight training, dance, archery, riflery, and exercise were available. '! thinks McCluer North has a large selection of gym classes for any student, ’’ said Senior Lisa Abr. While giving practical and useful exper- lence, Drivers Education and P.E. also pro- vided fun and added a change of roufine for the average day of students. There was something for everyone — tale your pick! ‘ON-FLORISSANT OL DISTRICT CATION CAR 2 MESS Counting for the class as they do push-ups, Jane Helbig stands before rhe class. 188 Drivers Education and Physical Education

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190 Advisemenr Wow, Ms. Dom- brink sure is a classy Ovisor,’’ said Senior oni Twillman, who Is one of Ms. D's advi- es. On each of Ms. D's advisee’s birth- days, she treated the group to a birthday cake and a small party and a lot of fun. Ms. D is considered a sensational advisor as well as a good friend. Whar made her have such a good repufa- tion is she pur her advisees first and really cared abour them. If any one of her advi- sees had a problem, she OMe! always be there to help. Curious about graduation requirements, Susan Walk- er raks to Mr. Ron Webb. “Oh, | can’t believe there's another conflict!” Mr. Linton Luetie seems fo say fo Senior Dana Carpenter. Begging for a pass back ro class, Senior Tom Clegg chats with his advisor.