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

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He was foo brass when if came fo saxophone playing and Eugene Peebles always enjoyed what he did. Wanting to ser his future around mu- sic, Eugene had plans to attend Central Methodist College in Fayette, Missouri. “It fun to play,’’ said Eu- gene, who began playing fhe sax in the seventh grade. Eugene was also selected to play ‘The Srar-Spangled Banner” af a home basketball game. 64 Pep and Dixieland Bands Finger pointing is ‘'shamey shamey” except when it's used to direct the pep band during baskerball games as Linton Luetje does - and in fine fashion. Home basketball games just aren't complere with- our the grand old Pep Band. An upcoming performance for Dixieland Band means lots of practice for Dave Burroughs and Kevin Kleine.

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lassy Ac A strong mind and good will were some characteristics which en- abled Nan Signorello to | become the President of =» Student Council. She was known as a good leader of the student body. Be- ing the president of Student Council presentr- ed the chance for Nan fo initiate the things thar she thought needed improvement. Nan explained, “'One thing | liked about being president, was being able to help students when a conflict arose abour stu- denr-teacher involvement. There were also a lor of fun activities fo engage in.” Maureen Simpson, Mary Bolser, and Pam Piflicis, Sen- jor Committee members, discuss the fund raiser. Before a meeting gets started, Student Council mem- bers discuss the topic for the day. Deciding on the senior gift, Dorene Welch looks over a brochure. Student Council, Senior Commitree 63

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During the basketball games, the Pep Band receives help from faculry member and trombonist Doug Lane. “Who's Sorry Now?” sounds great with the combined talents of the Dixieland Band. It’s solo time for Dixieland’s trombonist Marls Hayse! Peo and Dixie Bands added flair Excitement was created by a unique crowd af every McCluer North baskerball game. Despite the action of the game itself, this unique crowd was always able to add flair. This group was‘the school’s own volun- tary Pep Band under the direction of Mr. Linton Luetje. The school's fight song and various ofher tunes would strilse up during time outs or any given breaks through the course of the game. “The group has a good attitude and it's enthusiastic,” said Mr. Luefie. “I've been very, very pleased with them. I've heard nothing but good reports.“ Their enthusiasm or downright craziness was clearly exemplitied by the weird head- wear and affire sported af the home games. Neclsties with hats and even a cap designed from a baslsetball were common. Whar's the importance of the band ar a game? ‘I don’ know,” commented Mr. Luetje. ‘I'm on the giving end instead of the receiving end so | can't judge thar, bur | think it adds excitement and enthusiasm. ”’ Unlike the Peo Band, the Dixieland Band was a scheduled class and met every morn- ing second hour for practices. They worked throughout the school year, but troubled by transition, for each quarter brought them a different trombone player. Voids were made for various reasons. For example, trombonist Marks Hayse moved to Kansas City before third quarter started. “We were unable fo form a tightness musically,“ commented Mr. Luotje, who di- rected this groups as well. “You have fo have a tight sound, some precision and the band was unable fo gef thar with the con- stant transition.” Despite all thar, the Dixieland performers put their ralents together to play such tunes as “When My Sugar Walks Down The Street,” “All The Birds Go Tweet, Tweer, Tweet,” ‘Basin Street Blues,’’ Who's sorry Now?” and ‘Musisrat Ramble.” Both bands played intricate parts in the schools activities. The baslserball crowds rose again and again to the lines of Peo Band and reacted in their own way — singing along in some instances... ‘Proudly shine McCluer North Stars, we'll fight for fame or fate! We never hesitate to wave our ban- ner of our school so great, rah! rah! rah!”’ Practice makes perfect! Dixeland Jazz members work hard on their music. Pep And Dixieland Bands 65