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

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Distinctive and stylish, Al Jarreau smiles confidently after fhe release of his greatest hit yer, ‘We're in This Love Togerther.”’ ™'Z-Bopping” his way to fame, Carlos Santana tales time to pose for rhe camera. Posing for a group picture, The Litrle River Band enjoys the success of their newest album, ‘Time Exposure.”

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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

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After buying an album, Seniors Nancy Hoerty and Dave Moehlenkamp check out the laresr shoe styles ar Jamestown Mall. Playing a hand of cards, Seniors Keith Elmore, Mike Corich, and Toni Twillman anticjpare the next move. POST: T.GLF. Thank God It’s Friday! Monday through Thursday students struggled, la- bored, and endured plenty. Ah, buf it all made Friday, Saturday and Sunday thar much sweerer! Students went away fo places such as the Ozarks for camping or the foorball games at Mizzou; they also visited friends ar McDonald's, boogied at Animal House, or went to the 270 Drive-In. According to Sen- jor Linda Smith, ‘'l go to Mizzou to visit my sister, for parties, football games, and to looks around. If | go away, I'll be going to visit somebody.’ For a different twist, Cathy McCullough said, 1 like going to the Central West End and Westport.’ Parties were big events and good oppor- tunities fo meet new people. '! like being with my friends and a lor of people thar | know,” said Junior Tim Stelter. Students also enjoyed orher activities un- related to school, such as camping, tennis, woodworking, and hunting. “'! go hunting whenever I can,’’ commented Junior Sreve Svoboda. In addition, the Explorers and Church Youth were groups fhar students participated in. “I’m involved with the Ex- plorers,”” said Junior Jeff Pedrorry. Ako, school-related organizations such as the Pom-Pon Corps, Marching Band, and Cheerleading Squads performed during the school games played on Friday or Saturday. MN students had time for family activities, foo—for picnics, car shows, ball games, movies, and dining out. With the close of the weekend, MN stu- dents hurried to finish their homework and Junior Paul Runge, head cheerleader for the hockey get ready for the next five days ar school. ream, leads rhe fans in the cheer, S-T-A-R-S!! You could tell, though, that they already looked forward to the next weelend While struggling with the cheese on his pizza, Senior Tom Maloney enjoys a night our af the Huf. breals! Bt = 24 Weelsends