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

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the necessary information. Is discip Who often gave students a case of but- terflies in their stomachs, kept etiquette and decorum among the classes, oversaw the actions of students, and worked for the Board of Education? The American Heritage dictionary de- scribed them as holding ‘a position of presiding rank; especially, the head of an elementary school or high school.” In early times, principals were known as disciplinarians, counselors, and over- seers. Making daily visits to different classes and roaming the halls was com- monplace. The “‘stern” aspect of princi- pals originated then, and the dread of seeing them remains today - a little. Now, in 1983, principals were mainly ad- ministrative, and have had rare contact with the student body as a whole. Mrs. Pat “I don’t think people understand the total job of a principal. They have far many more roles to play than just a dis- ciplinarian. It’s a never-ending job with long hours.” line extinct? Interrupted by an important phone call in his office, Bill Hampton, assistant superintendent and princi- pal, takes time out of his busy schedule to talk. While Laura Zimmerman, junior, pages through the file cabinet, Carl Jason, junior principal, waits for Principals in charge of different grades of the student body sometimes seemed to know best those exceptional students or those with frequent problems. They were either liked by a student, or disliked — depending on past experiences. Valer- ie West, senior, said “Dr. Graham is more of a friend and helper than a principal. She understands your problems, and tries to help rather than disappoint you and turn you away.” With one principal for each grade, stu- dents experienced a new principal as they went from year to year. Each grade reported to its principal and had a specif- ic office to report to. Not too many people really could de- scribe what a principal meant. Paul Kelly, a student’s grandfather, said, “Principals want very much to know that they are respected and loved. Their administra- tive success leaves them with a sense of fulfillment, but they still wonder how much they have achieved with the stu- dents.” Principals 135

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Going over her schedule for second semester, Cyn- thia Stewart, freshman, looks on as Martin Temple, freshman principal, suggests a class or two for her to take. Being inside the sophomore office doesn’t always mean someone is a sophomore. Jean Roth, senior, just visits Larry Kreyling, sophomore principal. As office aides in the junior office, Claudia Neil, and Antwayne Miller, seniors, and Tim Jennings, junior, help Carl Jason, senior principal, sort through sec- ond quarter progress reports. Stopping to talk a little during teachers work day, Dr. Dolores Graham, senior principal, listens to Bob Chamberlain, chairman of the social studies depart- ment. 134 Principals

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With the close attention of Doug Becker, senior, Dave Kempa, advisor, helps prepare a schedule dur- ing group advisement. In his homeroom, Paul Schroeder, advisor, talks with Andy Perry, sophomore, and his father about the new courses available. Nancy Adelsberger: Home Economics Depart- ment, B.S. Vocational Home Ec. Ed., M.Ed Sec- ondary Education. Robert Allendorf: Art Department, B.S. Educa- tion, M.A. Art. Jo Etta Alwood: Communications Department, B.A. English, M.A, English. Joan Avioli: Communications Department, B.A. Biology, M.A.T. English. Richard L. Banks: Music Department, B.A. Music. Sue Barry: Foreign Language Department, B.S. Education, M.A. History. Susan Benassi: Business E xe va. B.S. Business Educat{ MN a E atio Bob Blanner: Soci tme | Education. d Ellen Bowles: Rar ge an tment, RYA. Bue a ul ie e We Ay Z mo Sa Boyer che roto bi ; of otk iM art en¥B.S. Educa- tio ris Bro Scfénge De ent, B.S.E. Bi Ps a fa pp yt Geek “ X a at f » Vb i C 4 ) Discussing plans for second semester, Mike Taylor, ” e yf junior, sits with Lyle Thompson, advisor, in the Ad- (- ! | |p” Ve visement Center. ( xe. ( 136 Faculty i