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

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Trying to stand tall, Jeff Hursler escorts last year's Queen, Julie Baarz. Gilet Bottom Row: Maggie Nidiffer, Dan Clark, Lisa Carter, Todd Yeager, Denise Raiche, John Hickey, Julie Baarz, Jeff Hustler, Natalie Compron, Joe Brazil, Sandra Boyd, K.C. Lam. Top Row: Alicia Geraci, Steve McVey, Cathy Barnes, Kurt Dick, Jamie Hennessey, Dan Figus, Toni Twillman, Ron Aiello, Dorene Welch, Tim Sciortino, Rene Albers, Mike Reinharat, Sue Walulsonis, Mise Moran, Fay Harris, John Stevenson, Ann Bonkoski, Mike Kennedy. “Sharing the Night Together” rhe crowd enjoys a slow one. Getting into a disco song are Keith Pickler and Molly Pillsingron. Enjoying the Queen's Dance after the crowning are Dorene Welch and escort Tim Sciortino. Homecoming 21

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Night Life-Night Scene As the excitement grew, couples starred arriving in suits and long dresses, arm in arm, fo see their school gym aimly lit and deco- rated like an ourdoor rose garden. If was 8 p.m. Saturday evening; the big moment had arrived. It happened only once a year at McCluer North; it was the night of the Homecoming Dance. After the crowd arrived and friends mer fo sit together, the next step was to see which girl could get her date up to dance first. The entertainment for the night was nor a band bur a duo of disc jockeys, Mike Herris from WDAL and Mike Koenig from KADI. When the nervousness passed and dancing became contagious, the dance started to come alive with smiling and laughing faces; the theme of the dance, “Sharing the Night Together,” seemed very relevant. Then the announcement over the micro- phone informed the crowd that it was time Pretending she has won anew Toyora, Vickie Road- wald jumps with excitement. Not a bit surprised! John Hickey and Denise Raiche look on as Dorene realizes she is the new queen. 20 Homecoming fo see the Homecoming maids and their escorts make their debut af the center of the gym. There was applause, then cheers and lots of camera bulbs flashing as the couples made their way to the stage. Final- ly, last year's Homeco ming Queen, Julie Baatz, was ready to crown the new queen for the class of 1982. 'And the winner is . . . Miss Dorene Welch!”” There was more ap- plause, then cheers, and flashes as a sur- prised Dorene accepted the crown and roses after she and her escort Tim Sciortino danced together and after the hugs and congratulations were over, the couples gor back to dancing and talking or moving fo their next destination. Whether it was din- ner, a party, or even home, a fun time was sure to be had by all. After a tiring weekend of Homecoming festivities, the Homecoming Dance proved, once again, to be a big success. ba « . ey ef me EN we ,

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BROULIN’ Van Halen Barry Manilow Moody Blues Little River Band Birds! Planes? No, these were the 'Super- stars of the 80's’ who rocked Sr. Louis. Smoke-filed auditoriums, loud music, flashing light shows and revolving stages turned on the crowds during performances of the ‘Big Stars” like Pat Benarar, Barry Manilow, The Rolling Stones and Journey. Ticket prices were the only turn off for regu- lar concert-goers. The average ficlset price for a popular group was 8 to 10 dollars or more. ‘if if is a good group, you get what you pay for. If it’s nof, it’s nor worth the price,’’ commented Junior Greg Sheve. Popular ticket outlets like Backstage Re- cords or Peaches were located all over Sr. Louis. “If I’m gonna drive all the way fo the Checkerdome for ticlsets, it will have to be for a good concert. Usually | just go to Peaches or | send in for my tickets,’’ ad- mitted Senior Jim Helliclsson. Once the students had their tickers in their hands all they had to do was wait. Wait for whar? Wait for the promise of the ''Besr Rock-n-Roll Show” of their lives tro come true. K.W.K.'s Concert Up-Date constantly reminded concert-goers of the dare, time, place, and featured artists. The Up-Dates In concert at the Checkerdome, April Wine performs songs from their laresr album, ‘The Narure of the Beasr. SPONES described these events as ‘Extravagant presentations that can’t be missed,” or as “Ming-blowers!”” The concerts themselves were well worth the hassles of ticker buying. ''The light shows for Foghat and Blue Oyster Cult were ourstanding,’’ said Senior Ed Morris. Senior Anne Bono, an usher at the Checkerdome, said, '! like to worls at fhe concerts. Ir really depends on the crowds. It’s also kind of good to see the kids from school coming to the shows.”’ Senior Keith Lynch comment- ed, ‘! like a good light show. | also like to see the music being produced.” “That's all.and thanks you Sr. Louis!’” was the last thing heard from many groups thar appeared in Sr. Louis. The music from their performances and the applause from the crowds was remembered long after the concerts were over. Of course, the end of the concert was not the end of the evening. Trying to see or meer the enrourage, waiting for aufo- graphs, and planning where to go for a post concert snacls — all this followed the music, the lights, the action,. And naturally, every- one judged which group was best. Van Halen? Barry Manilow? Or one of the rest? lorest releases, ‘'She’s a Woman in Love.” Appearing at the Kiel Opera House, Tom Perry and the Heartbreakers rock the crowds with one of their