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

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Narrowing in on his simulator to try to beat his former score is Steve Wedig, sophomore. Lecturing on accidents and insurance, Lee Fredricks, Drivers Education teacher, encourages his students to consider defensive driving. Careful! “The commons are great” was the comment everyone had to the question, “What’s the best thing about Drivers Ed?” “| didn’t really like the class but | have to admit, it did help me out a lot on the written part of the test,” said Tina Ger- aci, sophomore. It really must have helped her because when she took the test she got 100 on the written and an 86 on the driving. “I’m glad | took Drivers Education; it helped me get my license and get money off my insurance.’’ — Chris Vachalek The after school driving was an extra; it used to be included in the class. It was after school for 45 minutes one day a week for 4 weeks. It cost 65 dollars, but the students received a lO% discount off their insurance when they got their li- cense. The grading scale was hard and students had to get a95% or above to get an A. The teachers were Lee Frederichs and Jerry Dwyer. 198 Drivers Education Caution! Jim Riechmuth, sophomore, said, ‘I’m glad | took Drivers Ed because | learned a lot about cars and driving that | didn’t already know. Lots of times when I’m driving on the road there are situations where | wouldn’t know what to do, had | not taken Drivers Ed.” Others said they were really excited about taking the class and they also said they thought it would be fun. Chris Eaton, junior, said, “I learned all the parts of the car and it helped me know what to do in situations when | would otherwise be con- fused.” When asked why somebody would take Drivers Ed., Jim Reichmuth, sophomore, said, “If you take the class, you get a discount taken off your license. You al- most have to take it to pass the written part of your license test.” Another reason a lot of people take the class is because their parents made them and wouldn't let them get their license without Drivers Education. Marking the grades that his students got on the simulators is Lee Fredericks.

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Worthwhile experiences “What willl be?” That decision plagued high-school students, spread like an epi- demic. However, the Community Learn- ing Program, (CLP), and Community Out- reach Program, (COP), relieved this bur- don somewhat and helped them select a suitable career. “CLP’s help in learning how to act on interviews; and writing the journals -forces students to put their thoughts and experiences on paper,” said Mr. Joe Nau- mann, CLP coordinator. For three hours a day, four days a week, students were placed in work areas in the community depending on their career interests and special skills or background. For example, if a particular interest was in the medical field, volunteer work placements were arranged in the Chris- tian Hospitals, St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Luke’s, St. Louis C-ildren’s Hospital, or nursing homes such as The Americana or St. Sophias. Students were also allowed to offer their services to fire departments and police departments, work in engi- neering fields, and even with graphic art- ists. Students worked in just about any place of business that would sponsor them. While talking with Florissant police officer Sergeant Miller, Matt Tieber, senior, helps do some of the work for his CLP. Daily journals provided an excellent way for students to recognize what kind of attitudes they had toward that career — in both positive and negative respects. Beth Derrington, senior, said, ‘I like hav- ing a CLP because it gives me a chance to work with a veterinarian and his practice, and helps me to determine whether or not | want to go into that field.” Community Outreach dealt mostly with psychology rather than the career- oriented Community Learning Program. It enabled students to learn how to commu- nicate with people and cope better with their own problems. The class as a whole met for two hours a day. “The CLP program was the final event that made my career choice definite.”” Tracy Obermoeller The main difference between COP and CLP was that Community Outreach pro- vided bus transportation for the entire class to go to Christian Northwest Hospi- tal, local elementary schools and day care centers, and was limited to these areas only. In the Community Learning Pro- gram, individuals had to find his own transportation, but were given a variety of fields to work in. As a part of the Community Learning Program, Wen- dy Hibdon, senior, works in a travel agency. While chatting with Edward Bozeman and David Vordtriede, both from Parker Road School, Mary Griffey, senior, grades papers. Community Outreach-Community Learning I97

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Taking notes on a lecture about road violations, Mike Werdes, sophomore, concentrates on the task at hand. After school, E.J. Peterson, sophomore, prepares to back out of the parking lot during Drivers Educa- tion. OOL S SCH DIVICD ENP ATIAN sgn Concentrating hard and trying to score high on the simulators is Rick Baker, sophomore. Drivers Education I99