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

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Appearing at Kiel Auditorium, Hank Williams Jr. fid- dies his way through ‘‘Women I’ve Never Had.” Priming the audience for Rush, Rory Gallagher puts a finishing touch on one of his many numbers. LIVE ON STAGE As McCluer North grew in number of stu- dents, so did the variety of concerts at- tended by the students. “It gives me a chance to get rowdy without nobody has- sling me and a couple of hours of live music by my favorite group,” commented Tom Kurth, senior, when asked why he attended concerts. This feeling was shared by many of the other students as well. However, going to the concert was the final step of many steps to get to the show. The first thing was to scrape up enough money to buy the ticket — which could cost as much as I5 dollars for a decent seat. Next was to go stand in line to buy a ticket, if the purchaser wanted one close to the stage. Usually a buyer had to get up before the chickens and wait in weather that was anything but perfect. Then came the next important step, ‘Dad, can | borrow the car on such and such a date?” In return, the student promised Dad use of his physical labor around the house for a determined amount of time. 16 Concerts Buying a ticket for a concert, though, was just one part of the expense. In addition to the I5 dollars or so for tickets, many students spent another 6 to 14 dollars on t-shirts that advertised the concert they attended. For instance, the day after the Rush concert, scores of students wore their Rush t-shirts to their classes. So did the fans of the Who after the Who con- cert. “Going to a concert with some friends is an enjoyable way to spend some of my time;’’ Cindy Wegener But money was not the object of the evening. The purpose of the evening was listening to live music, especially listening to live music with friends and compan- ions. Many students, in fact, felt that a group only ‘came alive” in concert. For them, the human interaction and the watching of the performance was number one on the priority list. A prized possession for some students is two eighth row floor tickets to see the group Alabama in con- cert.

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Alligators have become a popular sight around school as shown here by Kathy Hanneman, senior. Stripes add a touch of class to school attire for Oney Hellems, freshman. Blue jeans never completely fade out. Scott Bur- roughs, senior, will always be a faithful Levi’s wear- er. Good looks and comfort all in one is the way to live for Beth Johnson and John May, seniors. Fashion I5

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LES CELEBRATE 1982 was a big year for St. Louis witha WE WONI very extravagant fourth of July celebra- tion and a gigantic victory for the Cardi- For the first time in I5 years, St. Louisans nals. could rejoice in a World Series victory. Our nation’s 206th year of independence Disappointment ran deep after the first stepped in with a bang under the Archon — game of the World Series. The score was July 3rd. The weather was scorching and |0-zip and it didn’t look good for St. Louis. the ground was muddy, for Karen Wheel- er, senior, “the inner excitement of all Even after the Brewers creamed the the people gathering for this event” was Cards, St. Louisans kept their spirit high a memorable part of the fair. and cheered their favorite team on. “I had faith in them all the way — even after the first game,” bragged Sandra “In 1982, the people of St. Louis 'aney: senior. really knew how to get down and PSM ther eecamers tied sthrcecto party hardy!” - Chris Pillar three, and the Brewers ahead, Keith Her- nandez tied it up with a two-run hit and ; the Cardinals inched ahead and won the For Paul Connor and Scott Tribout, sen- game six to three. iors, the excitement climaxed when Elton John opened a spectacular show with one of his top hits of the past, “Funeral for a Friend.” An ecstatic August Busch proclaimed his enthusiasm. “I’m the happiest person that ever lived!” he said. “The way the fans like em and the way I love ’em, they have An awesome fireworks display was the , good chance at it next year!” perfect close for a phenomenal Veiled Profit Fair. St. Louis went all out again to ; 3 Nearly everyone was proud to live in St. make another history-making event. Louis during 1982. “I’ve lived here all my life, and though I’ve traveled around a lot, there is no place I'd rather live,” ex- plained Karen Keller, senior. Under the Arch on July 4th, St. Louisans gather to celebrate another year of freedom. Proud owner of the Cardinals, August Busch, rides his Clydesdale-driven. wagon out on the field of Busch Stadium. ‘umphant fans invade the field after the St. Louis’ {tory over the Milwaukee Brewers. Current Events I7 1 ee St ee ew ke Ties ee