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

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a “Punish the Pirates” ... The spirit was there, whether during the review, pa- rade, or game. The festivities of Homecoming weekend started off with an intriguing night of talent. Approximately 900 students and adults crowded the gym on Homecoming eve. Many groups, such as the Varsity Cheerleaders, Show Choir, and the Silver Blues Band, performed with excellence. There were tremendous performances done solo also; Paula Burns, senior, for instance, warmed people’s hearts and made them realize the pain and anguish suffered by many people today. “I was hoping the song, ‘Used To Be, sung by Stevie Wonder and Charlene, would stop people and make them think about what the world is coming to and try to help, before it gets to the way things ‘Used To Be’,”’ said Paula. ED “The parade, | felt, went very smoothly, thanks to all those who participated.” — Jim Schott- mueller 18 Homecoming Much work anuen lay During halftime of the big game, the Marching Band performs a routine to the song “March of the Cue- ball.” Singing songs from the rocking fifties during the review, the swinging Beach Bums entertain the en- thusiastic crowd. The parade, to many students, was an opportunity for different clubs and orga- nizations to compete against one other. Each group gathered at a specified place, usually at one of the member’s houses the night before. The game itself may have seemed like a disappointment to many, but to the Star team, coming back was quite an accom- plishment. “We wanted to prove to our- selves and everyone else, especially our coaches, that we could come back and try to win it,” said Ted Holliam, senior. The game started slowly. MN scored a touchdown during the second quarter, but the Pirates came back and put us behind ten points. During halftime, Coaches Jerry Dwyer and Jim Schott- mueller raised the team’s spirits with an encouraging pep talk. The Stars fought tough during the third quarter and tied the score. Time was then running out and it was down to the last few minutes of the fourth quarter. The Pirates came up with a fortunate play, scored a touchdown, and ended the game 26-23. ————= ss Performing at the review are Annette Chiste and Scott Kretzer, seniors, who sing “Taking Care of Business.”

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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

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Sliding up on stage, a group of wild fans try for a closer view of the Beach Bums. In a pile of paper flowers are Karen Fenwick, senior and Karen Hertz, sophomore. BWR S ee Se a Chasing after a boat filled with varsity cheerleaders is a Volkswagon decorated like a shark by the Marching Band. Taking a short break after all of the excitement of the parade are Jill Hass and Cindy Risenhoover, sophomores. Homecoming I9