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

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Larry Marsh: Social Studies Department, B.S. Histo- ry and Political Science, B.A. History and Political Science, M.A. German Literature Colleen McCluney: Day Care Center, Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education Norma McDaniel: Career Education, B.S. Education, M.S. Education Michael McFarland: Social Studies Department, B.A. Social Studies, M.A. Social Studies Marla McVey: Special School District Carol Meyer: Physical Education, B.S. Education Sandra Mitchell: Business Department, B.S. Educa- tion Carole Mulliken: Communications Department, B.S. in Education Joseph A. Naumann, Jr.: Social Studies Department, Community Learning Program, A.B. Education, M.A.T. in Geography Karon Noll: English Department, B.S. in Education Ruth Niehaus: Volunteer Margaret Olson: Permanent Substitute, B.S. Home Economics Barbara Payne: Business Department, A.A.S. Busi- ness, B.S. Business, M.A. Business Debbie Perkins: Business Aide, B.S. Education Claire Pfleger: Special School District School was out, papers graded, and all the students had gone home for dinner. Only the janitors and a few teachers re- mained; almost everyone else was sitting at home. Then a mild-mannered English teacher disappeared into the second floor res- troom and made sure no one was there. Several minutes later, he emerged from the last stall. No, it wasn’t him! It was Superteacher! He looked at his watch and ran down the stairs shouting. “I’m late! I’m late, for a very important date.” Superteacher jumped into his old Vo- lare’ station wagon and sped off into the night. He pulled into the Washington Uni- versity parking lot, leaped out into the moonlight and ran into the building. Once inside, the Dean checked the clock and said, “You're late again, Stan.” Yes, Stan Cox, humble English teacher, is also Superteacher! Working at North was more than just a full time job, but Mr. Cox took on an even bigger challenge; after spending the day teaching at MN, 142 Faculty Look! In the sky ee = ae os = he would go to Washington University to teach the Supernatural Novel to night- school students. Did anything good come of teaching at North and at a University? “Teaching high school makes me a better teacher because it teaches me not to assume too much of the students,” he replied. Miss Carol Jessen, also of the English department, is likewise a Superteacher. She has a studio in her basement where she paints pictures to sell. Was it possible that Miss Superteacher would rather paint than teach English to the bright, intelligent students of McCluer North? “If | could make a living at Art, sure! In teaching English and Lit- erature, you're teaching something that already exists. In painting, you start from scratch, so there’s more creativity in- volved,” she explained. A teacher long after 2:15 p.m., Dave Kempa, industri- al arts teacher, instructs one of his older students.

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se (x we ee 5 ’ ( (a Ne Ww he 3 3) rl { ¢ A VEN J o sae ane Yor ee o ) ss ¥ AS CO Cw SV What a face ... Doug Lane, English teacher, wanted to be an actor, journalist, or a music teacher. In a way his dreams are still alive. He directs plays, teaches journalism, and plays in a band. A look from past to present ‘S Mary Kreig: Science Department, B.S. Science, M.S. Science Deborah Kroeter: Special Studies Richard Lake: Career Education Department, B.S. Education, M.S. Education Douglas Lane: Communications Department, B.S. Education, M.A. Speech and Dramatic Art Duane Lang: Science Department, B.S. Education, M.A. Education Larrilyn Lawrence: Communications Department, B.A. English Vern LeClaire: Science Department, B.A. Science Francis Lindsey: Audio Visual Department, A.D. Li- brary Science Lonnie Lockett: Industrial Arts Department, B.S. Education, M.A. Education Virginia Long: Secretary Ted Lotz: Social Studies Department, A.B. Social Studies, M.A. Education Linton Luetje: Music Department, B.S. Music Educa- tion, M.S. Music Education .. Ray Stahl, social studies teacher, may have always wanted to be a writer or an actor, but instead he ended up being a social studies teacher and a soccer coach instead. If my friends could see me now ... The last thing Maisie Kesser, home economics teacher, wanted to be was a teacher. A social worker perhaps, but never a teacher. Isn’t it kind of nice, though, where she is now-a teacher in our high school? 141 er sosgosnonnne reentrant hangreAanss MANNERS MSIE

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Spellbound students listen intently as Dave Roth teaches them the fundamentals of mechanical drafting. After calling a foul at a Jennings basketball game, Gabby Haenssler, referee, flashes the guilty player’s number to the scorer. A confused student asks Dave Kempa, industrial arts teacher, for a clearer explanation. Dominic Pisciotta: Art Department, B.S. in Art Edu- cation Mary Pitliangas: Science Department, B.A. in Biol- ogy, M. Ed. in Science Curriculm Barbara Poelker: Social Studies Department, B.A. in Social Studies Neta Pope: Science Department, B.S. Education, M.S. Education Karen Raines: Special Studies Terry Reger: Social Studies Department, B.S. in Edu- cation, M.A. in Social Studies John Reidy: Social Studies Department, B.S. in Edu- cation, M.A. in Education David Reindl: Math Department, B.S. in Education, M.S. in Education Diane Relleke: Math Department, B.A. Math, M.A.T. Math Willie Riddle: Math Department, B.S. Math Rich Riley: Physical Education, B.S. Education, M.A. Education Jeanne Roman: Science Department, A.B. Botany, M. Ed. Secondary Education Dave Roth: Industrial Education, B.S.E. Industrial Education, M.Ed. Vocation and Technical Education Rocky Ryan: Physical Education, B.S. in Education Shirley Ryffel: Counseling, B.S. Counseling, M.Ed. Administration Jean Schilling: Secretary Faculty 143