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

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Bs ee “ q Scooting around on big-wheels like Jason Schrom- burg is the popular lunchtime activity for preschool students. Learning a lesson in sharing, Stephani Mullens and Sarah Baranova play a gruesome game of tug of war, supervised by Patty Flavin, senior. Tots on the rampage Students almost fell flat on their faces tripping over them and were given many headaches by their playful screams; but without the tiny terrorists of the Day Care Center, the halls would be gloomy and desolate. The Child Development Department established the Day Care Center ten years ago for students to learn and prac- tice techniques of child rearing. From first to fifth hour (the children napped sixth hour), carefully selected students who were screened by the department before they entered the program, alter- nately cared for the young preschoolers by fixing their lunches, wiping noses, teaching games, songs, prereading skills and counting. Since it was the day and age when both parents worked, the center was some- times the answer to the problem of an expensive babysitter. It was also very convenient for those teachers at North who had any children from two to five years of age. “My daughter just loves coming to school because her brothers are older and in school also. It also saves me from running all over town if she is Disciplining the young “juvenile delinquents” is a big part of the day for Miss Stacy Cooley, child development instructor. sick because she is just one floor under me,’ said Mrs. Sandra Mitchel. “There aren't any two days alike or any two kids alike,” said Miss Colleen McCluney, child development instructor. Working day in and day out with toddlers there were bound to be some amusing incidents. “There was a little girl who always swears and uses the words in the right context too,” recalled Miss Stacy Cooley, another instructor. Aside from I get a lot of satisfaction and | learn a lot when | work with the chil- dren. ----- Phonsvanh Phammarath the everyday humor, these instructors gained a sense of accomplishment seeing the children acquire special skills that had been taught to them. What did the little tykes think of going to school all day with the “big kids”? “I like school because | get to see my friends and toys,” said three-year-old Stephanie Fuller. What these children did not realize was that by having attended this preschool they learned how to make friends and get along with children their own age. Child Development I93

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“Woe is me,”’ Tracy Fuller seems to say as she looks a little homesick. Shoe tying is a horrendous task for Seth Thoebe. Jill Hennessey, senior, offers some relief to the situa- tion by doing it for him. epee seid eet There is a lot to know about money management; especially if one is a cashier like Stephanie Mullens. 192 Child Development

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Singing loud and proud! Through the 82-83 year, the choirs at North were kept exceptionally busy. Fall, winter, spring, and summer were the times for choir practice. By putting forth extra effort and really trying to learn songs, the choirs at North stood out as a dedicated bunch of stu- dents. Anytime during the day one could walk by and observe choir students sing- “It was a break in the day for me; we didn’t have to do any paper- work only vocal.”” — Jenell Statum ing their hearts out. To get into Choirs | and 2, which con- sisted of freshmen and sophomores, all one had to do was sign up. Membership in Choir 3 or 4 and Girls’ Choir required a tryout. Choir 3 consisted of mostly ju- niors with some seniors, while Choir 4 was mainly seniors with a few juniors. “The closeness of getting to know each other in choir really stood out in my mind,” said Sunny McKinney, senior. Oth- er choir members said being let out of class so the other sections could practice was their favorite part. “What I really like about choir is all the foreign songs that we sing” said Orize Stevens, sophomore. Mr. Don Jones was director of Choir 3, Choir 4 and Show Choir, while Mr. Rich- ard Banks was director of Choir |, Choir 2, and Girls’ Choir. As Christmas drew nearer, prepara- tions were made for caroling and ves- pers. Anyone glancing into the choir room would have seen the entire choir walking in circles trying to memorize the candelight processional. This wasn’t as easy as it looked, considering they had to walk in time with the music, sing, and still not step on the heels of the person in front of them. After the Christmas concerts and cele- bration the choirs began working on the Spring Concert and selections for the an- nual Festival. Before leaving the steps after the Christmas proces- sional, Sophomore Choir gets the words down pat. When Richard Banks directs, Jessica Fitzgerald, ju- nior, and Lisa Ulrich, senior, keep their eyes on him. Ready to sing, Choir 4 reads over their music while Don Jones, director, explains the agenda for the day. 194 Choir