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

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While Jenny Bergman, sophomore, and Phillip Pul- liam, freshman, watch, Paul Schoeder, math teacher, At the new Storer Cable Communication Company in Florissant, Ed Bowman, Gentry Dyson, and Amy assists Loretha Jones, junior. solely for students to miss a class once every three weeks. As Sandra Davis, sophomore, said, ‘‘The Monday advisement, to me, is great. | have a chance to talk to my advisor and finish any home- work | didn’t do over the week- end.” Those privileges were not taken lightly, however. Jean Roth, senior, said, ‘Because of the noise in the halls during classes, commons was taken away for a trial period.” But it always returned. McMahon, seniors, learn the basics. eae . Sports and clubs had new dimen- sions. Organizations of all types were added and those existing grew. Increased size was most noti- cable, but one could also notice school spirit was generated by the new youth. Growing made belonging to an interesting club exciting and more worthwhile. Kris Eaton, junior, said, “| went to a couple of FCA meetings last year, but this year, there are a lot more enthusiastic (continued on next page) Closing 237

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Enjoying commons in the Advisement Center’s fun- ny seats, Shelia Busse, senior, Tonya Busse and Amy Thomas, sophomores relax and talk. Smiling angelically for the camera, Seth Thoebus, Child Development Center student, secretly can't wait to reveal a bit of his devilish side. tem because | can pick the classes | like. | especially enjoy business classes. They don’t have them in my country.” A modern school with modern ideas, North also thrived on com- munity understanding, versatility among student life, and social de- velopment. Surrounded by an open and free atmosphere, students were encouraged to be involved in extracurricular activities and also be responsible. One program that reached out to 236 Closing students was commons. Kim Stei- mel, freshman, said, ‘I loved com- mons. When | first ca me to high school | was upset when everyone blamed freshmen for losing com- mons. They are fun, even though we get them only once or twice.” Despite students’ beliefs, the com- mons program wasn’t designed (continued on next page) Carrying on different conversations at their own pace, Helen Turnbull, senior, and Vicki Corinch, ju- nior, discuss activities for Interact.

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people. A volunteer or Mr. Nau- mann listened for requests, read a passage, and then everyone dis- cussed what was read.”’ Clubs welcomed the support of the freshmen. Niecy Kimbrough, sophomore, said, ‘‘Everybody should be given a fair chance to belong to clubs and express them- selves through their work. Some freshmen are really good and cre- ative.’ It wasn’t only belonging to a group that was fun, but being part of some school sponsored activity. Sports were for everyone to ad- mire and participate in. There was, Move over ... were g During a scene in the play “Where Have All the Lightning Bugs Gone,” Becky Cowles and Paul Ga- trell, seniors, talk about their future. 238 Closing however, a question about what to do with sport’s lovers. It was decid- ed that freshmen would have their own teams. Whether players used their hands, feet, heads, or a bat, all had the same importance. Com- petitive sports brought athletes to- gether as a team. Ozzie Hunter, ju- nior, said, ‘When we were fresh- men we had our own sports, so why shouldn't they have their fun. They are part of the North Stars.” Partici- pation was what Leslie Coleman, senior, noticed. She said. “I’ve not yet gone to a freshman sporting event, but | think they have spirit (continued on next page) Arriving for school early on a cold winter morning, Tim Luley and Joe Weber, seniors, reach the door at the same time.