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

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V” for Victory. Thar’s what Varsity Cheerleader Chris Stelter hopes for every game. Watch them create spirit yeou Give me an S$,” ‘give me a T,” “give mean A,” “give me an R,” “give me an SI That's what cheerleaders in silver and blue were yelling to the crowds at North's games. Whenever there was a game, win or lose, fans counted on them to lead cheers for the Star team. ‘'! feel thar ream support and school spirit are very important and cheering is one way fo show my sup- port,”” said Junior Sandra Clark, who also added, ! like going to games and being able to jump and just ger really rowdy for the Stars. ’’ Their dedication was demonstrat ed by the long hard hours they spent prac- ticing and at games. Exhibiting their snappy new cheers af soc- cer, basketball and football games, cheer- leaders kept the enthusiasm going. All the Pep Assemblies that were enjoyed through- out the year were sponsored and planned Pinwheel pyramids are just one of the many sfunts the Sophomore Cheerleaders need fo know. Proving their agility and talenr, Varsity Cheerleaders form a pyramid for the crowd. by the Varsity Cheerleaders. Aside from the hard worls that went info organizing the peop assemblies, the cheer- leaders worked Oday after day to improve the cheers they learned af summer camp in Cape Girardeau. Over the summer cheer- leagers from ofher schools as well as North attended Camp for a week to learn new moves. North's squad won ribbons every day and was piclsed to be one of 6 superior teams our of 60 squads. ‘It fakes more time than people think. | like to go crazy in front of a big corwd,”’ commented Junior Shelia Busse. Friendshio was not limired ro the time the squad spent together. They also saw each other in their spare time as they became close friends. This year, as every other, sen- ior members said good-bye and left the team with the job of finding replacements. Sophomore and Varsity Cheerleaders 57 See el

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When the game gets exciting, Varsity Cheerleaders can’t help bur turn around to see the action. Peeping through a megaphone, Junior Jackie Kur- lowski keeps an eye on the fans. Just about ready ro lose her balance, Carri Reinerri shouts for a hand during a sophomore Cheerleading practice. Exhibiting the weird antics unique to the McCluer North Varsity Cheerleaders, Shelia Busse and Doreen Welch goof off while making a poster. 56 Sophomore and Varsity Cheerleaders

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- oil ele »Y Ky ps7 = SN ik fal wal S = Ree o al Ee S ) — ; 7 5 WP al Se, 7. y Pe 3 - ) , ay i - 4 y - coy 2 ‘ — “ = Pose j y x 7 4) J = vf i ee we, eo — iG Ao ge d i Vics NG a , ID (- Nae doa ee ‘ Be ‘ 4 as a nw) A ¥ - yoy, Sean oe se = J A. 4 é y wy Cite eS iO C During halftime at a Hazelwood Easr game, the twirling riflers turn our a perfectly executed routine. Attentively watching the match, Angie Cort keeps score during its progress. Watching the progress of the tournament, Kim Pogue and Pam Eastman wait to see if we won. ‘! really enjoy the personal basis on which you gef fo know everybody,’ commented Sue Rab- bift, this year’s classy act, when asked why she joined the Color Guard. '! enjoy performing, and if gives me a part in the sports, without actually being in them.” Mrs. Balaga said Sue is a quick learn- er and seemed very enthusiastic about if all. As a junior this was Sue's first year, and she plans to do it again next year. She especially enjoyed the fact thar she is one of the members of a group that was no longer common to the area. Performing at a baskerball game, the Color Guards give another great performance. 58 Colorguards, Mar Maids and Majoretts Displaying a demanding maneuver, Linda Baker is cheered on by rhe crowd. x eas ‘pikes: niin since Satan I i