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

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Quill G Scroll and NHS. want fo gain recognition The first thing thar ran through a student's mind when he found our thar he was se- lected for National Honor Society or The Quill Scroll Honorary Society was a feeling of A achievement. For a momenfr, all that hard worls, all those stories, and all thar time finally paid off. Quill Scroll and N.H.S. were very selec- five organizations which only the ‘cream of the crop” were invited fo join. In the case of the N.H.S. a single ‘no’ vote from any faculty member was enough fo disqualify a student from being considered. Qualifica- tions for N.H.S. included character, leader- ship, service, and scholarship. “'! was very honored when | was chosen as a sopho- more,” said Junior Janet Foeller. To qualify for Quill and Scroll a student must have been in the top 1 3 of the class, but have been on a publications staff for a minimum of 2 years, and must have made an oufr- standing contribution to the staff. Eric WUuIff, president of N.H.S., said ‘Even fhough we are an honorary organization, I'm trying to get more recognition in the school. We want to be more involved as an organization. We are planning a party for MN students this year. We are going fo rent out the Hucls Finn Riverboat and sell tickers sorta like a dance.” It’s true thar N.H.5. and Q@ S$ members did nor receive much recognition from their peers. On the other hand, it was important fo the members. It gives you self-confi- dence as a member and it also helos you if you are trying to get info another organiza- fion, committee, or job, ’ said N.H.5. Secre- tary Lisa Carter. ‘'We should be more in- volved in school activities, ’’ she continued. The qualifications for Q 5 and NHS. were demanding, bur when a student gor in, he knew thar all the hard worls paid off. “I know now that | haven't done all this for nothing,” said Q 5 member Sue Kopp. Only two people could be chosen fo participate in the N.H.S. Scholarship Contest. Terry Profit decided thar the fairest way to choose is to draw names from a box. 66 N.H.S. And Quill And Scroll Devoted newspaper co-editor, K.C. Lam works hard on a due dare. Photographers can be members of Quill and Scroll too. Mark Ebling shows ourstanding ability as a phoro- Journalist. Conducting an interview, Senior Kathy Spitzner rakes notes for yearbook copy.

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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

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While keeping a close eye on her watch, Janer Foeller checks Lisa Carter's pulse during the fall blood drive. Again and again, Q 5 member Robin Saffley proof- reads copy for the Star Gazer. Classy Act “He's a very un- usual young man,” said Terry Proffirr, Student Activities Di- rector, when speak- ing about Eric WUIff. “He is intelligent, ar- riculare, interesting, humorous, and he speaks his mind,’ he continuec. Who can believe thar all these won- derful qualities belong to 5-foor 6-inch, brown- haired, hazel-eyed Eric Wulff. The members of NHS must have believed it because in early Sep- tember they elected him president. As presidenr, Eric tried to rekindle the spirit of NHS members through school activities. He also wanted mem- bers to receive more recognition from their peers. N.H.S. And Quill And Scroll 67