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

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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

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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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arents get Students decked themselves out in their best dress uniforms for the “Big Inspec- tion.” It was the night for parent and advisor conferences, held during the week of October I8th-22nd. In part, the parents met with the advisors to discuss what classes the student should take for second semester. The conference began when the parent and student team marched in. step through the doorway and reported to the advisor. As soon as they were seated they began to talk about the grade point average the student had. The next thing the advisors were interested in was that they had the graduating credits that were required. The third important thing was what courses to take for college prep. Then, when they got done with the Juiz Busselmann: Art Department, B.F.A. Fine Arts. Carol Calloni: Communications Department, B.A. English, M.A. English. Jeanette Campa: Secretary. David Carpenter: Social Studies Department, B.S. Social Studies. Kevin Carr: Math Department, A.B. Math, A.B. Communications. Robert K. Chamberlain: Social Studies Depart- ment, B.S. Education, M.A. Education. Bernie Chiste: Advisement Counseling. Robert Cliff: Social Studies Department, B.S. So- cial Studies Education, M.A. Social Studies Education. Jo Ann Conger: B.S. Education, M. Education. Stacy Cooley: Child Development Department, B.S. Child Development. Mary Ann Coulter: Secretary. Stanley Cox: Foreign Language And English De- partments, B.A. Education, M.A., Education. Jane L. Curry: Counseling Department, B.S. Psy- chology, M. Ed. Counseling. Dale Davis: Audio Visual Department. Thomas Day: Math Department, A.B. Psycholo- gy, M.Ed. Counseling in on the act important things, the student could choose what class he wanted to take for personal reasons. Karen Noll, advisor, commented, “I was happy to see the hopes, aspirations, and concerns of the students.” As a result of the meetings, the parents understood. their child’s schedule and their grade point average. Marilyn Edds, advisor, said, “It was nice to know that the parents thought it was worthwhile. It was truly a night to remember. ES SE ST ES SD While looking through the course catalog, Lisa Trueb, sophomore, and her mother make final deci- sions with the aid of Mimi Almonroeder, advisor. Faculty 137