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

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During practice, Rocky Ryan, coach, stands with three of his teammates discussing a new plan. Blige | With the crowd waiting in anticipation, Dante Hol- liam, and Jim Kenney, sophomores, tackle their op- ponent. With his opponent attempting to block his kick, Mike Smart, sophomore, kicks a field goal. Me one Ns mene 1982 Sophomore Football Coaches: Ryan and Wallace Parkway C. McCluer Hazelwood E. St. Louis U. High Hazelwood W. Riverview Ritenour Hazelwood C. Pattonville Sophomore Football I55

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Stars’ spirit and pride Ready? Set? Hike! The center yelled and hiked the ball to the quarterback, who then threw it to one of the ends, who raced 75 yards to make a touchdown. The enthusiasm of the crowds and the thrill of victory pushed the sophomore football team on game after game. Though this was not one of their best seasons, they were always ready to play hard and do their best to please MN fans. But what kind of satisfaction could be achieved from practicing every day after school from around 2:30 to 5:00 and get- ting beat up or torn to pieces once a week for two hours? The thrill of just one touchdown seemed to be enough to make up for all the hard work put out by every- one on the team. Even the coaches had to have some reason for putting out their time and effort to make it possible for the guys who really wanted a chance to be on the team. “I coach football because | en- joy working with kids and seeing them progress,’ replied Robert Wallace, coach. The Stars tried but they still did not score a whole lot this year. They had hoped for a better season. But regardless of the scores, what counted was the way they felt. Dante Holliam, Kevin McClain, and John Giannola, sophomores, said, “We have messed up some, but we still feel proud about ourselves and our team.” “Im proud of the boys and the work they demonstrate.”’ - Rocky Ryan Locating the position of his teammate to catch the ball, Jim Keeney, sophomore, runs back for a pass. In the line of scrimmage, Ted Fanter, sophomore, prepares to hike the ball in the game against Hazel- wood West. Touchdown! In their game against Ritenour, Stars jump with excitement after scoring a touchdown. 154 Sophomore Football

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Reaching the crest of a hill at the McCluer North Invitational, Beth Reuter, junior, runs ahead of her teammates. Concentrating on her form and stride, Mary Bohn, senior, works hard at practice. 1982 Girls’ Cross Country Coach: Mike Wagner First Capital Invitational llth McCluer North Invitational 3rd Hazelwood Central 7th Hazelwood West, Rosary, McCluer North 2nd Hancock Invitational 7th Hazelwood East Invitational 3rd Metro Invitational 9th Suburban North Conference 5th District 9th Racing to the top of the hill, Angie Wallace, senior, strives to finish her workout. 156 Girls’ Cross Country