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

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388 Winter loo bad ifs Snowball fights, sleigh riding, ice slsating, snowmen. The list of winter activities goes on and on. The ideal ''Camelot’’ winter scene was usually thought of as a white blanker, covering small rural towns with the ringing church bells, where smoke rose from chimneys and provided thoughts of a warm fire to those who passed by bundled up like Eskimos. ‘think winter is too cold especially in the sub-zero weather thar we had. My car never started and | always gor yelled at for tracking in snow, commented Junior Steve Boehm. The reality of winter was Buffalo. bliz- Zards, Missouri's -57 wind chill factor, and NO SUNTAN. Sophomore Dan Ingrim comment- ed, “One day af church, | had my suit on and after helping salt the parking lot, | slid and fell right where ice started to melt. | gor all wer.” Others have also had bad exper- lences with the winter weather. Warrene Bo Cherry replied, '! tool home my sci- ence plant over Christmas break; | had to walk home and by the time | gor there my plant froze. | tried to nurse it back but only nor Camelofr! one leaf survived.’ Even science teacher Mr. Chris Brown had problems. ''On cold days when | breathed, the moisture crysta- lized my mustache. When | walked in the building, | had to put my hand over my mouth to thaw it our.’ Besides the bad weather, two important . holidays occured during thar time of year; none other than Christmas and New Years which meant money, money, money, spent, spent, spent. ‘'l spent af least $150 for Christmas and felt the symptoms of with- drawal as | only had $20 left in my savings accounr,’’ commended Senior Dave Von- Derau. HAPPY NEW YEAR! One of the favorite past times enjoyed by many was ‘party hopping.” ! had a wild time ar the parties, bur come morning | wanted to stay in bed all day, if you know what I mean,”’ hinted Senior Mike Kennedy. No, if wasn’t the ‘perfect’ winter scene, bur just grin and bear if, ‘cuz winter only comes once a year. Decked out in their full winter attire, a few North students enjoy the snow in their Wedgwood neighbor- hood.

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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

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Enjoying the few feer of snow thar fell on Florissant, sophomore Donna Fenwick laughs it up in her snow covered blue jeans. Another Dorothy Hamill? Nor quire, but Junior Janer Croswell shows MN's version af the Florissant Civic Cen- rer. After a hard fall, sophomore Vicki Corich receives a helpful hand from a skating companion. Winrer 39