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

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Christmas, provided by the various ' holiday season, flow through the

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With Tiny Tim upon his back, Scrooge spreads his new found cheer ro his nephew Fred. A look into his pasr rakes Scrooge to the sorrowful | 2 a.m. marks the visit of the Ghost of Christmas parting of his fiancee Belle. Present to show Scrooge what holiday joy he’s missing. Poor but happy, the Cratchir family shares their Christ- mas Eve together. The reader introduces the old miser and his meels assistant at the beginning of the play. Winter Play 35

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, 4 A € PP) Twas the day before Christmas breals when all through the halls nor a student was without thoughts of parties, presents, or having a ball. Christmas spirit was spread here at McCluer North by the giving of cards, offen accompanied by pockerfulls of candycanes. Faculty members were special advisors as well as teachers. ‘Miss Bullocls called me down on her advisement period before break and gave me a small bundle of Chrisr- mas cookies. Ir made me feel special and important because she cared,’’ comment- ed Sophomore Chris Fahey. And to all a great vacation The bands were playing in the concourse below while up in the library the choirs sang with all eyes aglow. Af the end of Novern- ber the choirs got together for their annual Vespers Concert. The Christmas Spirit finally began thar night with the decoration of the Christmas tree, concourse and additional snow sprayed on the Student Cenrer’s win- dows. The bands helped spread joy again by performing the Christmas Concert during 4th hour in the concourse. Contributing ro the Christmas cheer outside of school, the choirs went caroling downtown and Show Choir had a sing-along for a Senior Citizens’ group. Pennies were donated fo the Judevine Center with cheer showing thar the Chrisr- mas spirit of Mr. Chappeau was sfill here. The Santa contest was again a big hif with MN. Even though M r. Chappeau left last year he was chosen to be Santa. The Fel- lowship of Christian Athletes’ Toys for Tots drive along with the Santa contest was a big success. The Pom-Pon corps and Star Gazer staff gave students the chance fo send per- sonal messages and greetings to friends. 'l bought a Christmas carol to give fo a friend. | wanted to send her a friendly greeting because | wouldn't see her over the 16 day breals,’’ commented Senior Debbie Dixon. As MN students drove out of sight, you could hear them exclaim, ‘Merry Christmas to all and to alla good ... (year?).” Adding to the fun of Christmas season, Merri Wohisch- laeger, Shawn McVey and Jane Antip spread Chrisr- mas cheer as they carole door to door. Up in arms abour wages and working conditions, “Elves” Jared Neisler and Nan Signorello rhrearen ro go on strike against ‘Santa Claus”, Chris Thompson during their third hour Lirerarure Seminar class. Christmas 37