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

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Graffiti time for rhe Probites! Senior Shari Nelson made a witty retort fo a previous commen. Mind games and all thar i “ORY, D “Good is the choice berween good and evil, and sin is taking away thar choice,” stressed Senior Mike Agnew. Mike was dis- cussing his ideas — where ele — in a Philosophy Club meeting. The Club met once every two weeks in room 126. If was sponsored by Mr. Stan Cox bur lead by President Chris Thompson. The club dis- cussed philosophical ideas thar you can use in everyday life. A Clockwork Orange and Apocolypse Now were pieces of literature thar the club discussed. Thinking philosophi- cally may nor be everyone's ''bag,’” bur for those interested, the cub members dis- cussed each other's opinions. There was no one right answer. According to Senior Chris Thompson, ‘Some think we just falls about boring philosophical ideas, bur we really discuss our own personal ideas and it's interesting. If people get fhe wrong impres- sion, they won't join.” Probe — Personal Research Opportunity For A Berrer Education. Another interesting club with membership based on intelligence and granted to only a select few. Its mem- bers worked on making films, publishing Spectrum and working on the Probe maga- zine and underground newspaper. Senior Shari Nelson commented that it was 'some- thing ourside of regular school activities where | can have fun and use my falents. The art sculpture thar was hung over the Advisement Center was just one sample of Probite Creativity. Both the Philosophy Club and Probe of- fered students the opportunity to express themselves in a creative and intellectual way. With Mr. Cox the Philosophy Club closely examines a passage from A Clockwork Orange. At a meeting of the Philosophy Club, Mr. Cox em- pharically expresses his point. 52 Philosophy Probe

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! wanted the ex- perience of directing a band and being in charge,” said Senior Sheryl Hawkey when asked why she want- ed fo be drum major- efte for the 1981-82 marching band season. Our on the field, Sheryl ser the tempo for the band. To im- prove herself as drum majorette, Sheryl af- tended camp at Northeast Missouri Stare for one week over the summer. Sheryl re- marked that one of the mosf important things she learned was to have confidence in herself. “You need lors of confidence to stand our in front of everyone,” she said. bs The rowdiness of rhe marching band while playing the fight song gets the crowd in the winning spirir. The banner is an important part of rhe colorguard. Here, Brenda Pitlyls and Rhonda Redmon show their form during the show. Marching Band 51

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Philosopher that he is, Senior Mike Agnew discusses A Clockwork Orange. Classy Act The Philosophy Club had an excellent president this year, Senior Chris Thomp- son. Her leadershio and interest’ in the group contributed fo its success. When asked how she became interested in the club, she replied, 'A friend of mine be- longed a couple years ago and | became intrigued. | really enjoy the club and was interested in becoming president when election time came around last year. Join- ing the Philosophy club gave Chris an oppor- tunity to discuss her own philosophical ideas as they apply fo life, literature, and other topics of major import. remorse peeeneerne vanee crates em The Philosophy Club shares its opinions about major philosophical issues with Mr. Cox. With a grin of selfsarisfaction, Senior Dave Kniclse- meyer adds his share of quips ro the Probe “'Groffiri Board.”’ The Advisement Center is the home for Probe’s hanging sculpture designed by Virgil Marti, a McCluer North graduate. Philosophy Probe 53