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

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tion. In addition, both groups re- spected each another’s opinions and feelings. Every year the faculty seems revitalized and more eager to establish a positive, open, learn- ing environment. Personally, | think McCluer North is the place to be!”’ said Sarah Boyer, foreign lan- guage teacher. Although the many changes seemed slow at first, routine found its place. Negative viewpoints, the few that existed, changed for the better. By the time second semester Releasing balloons before the Homecoming game against the Pattonville Pirates, varsity cheerleaders try to get the day’s events started. rolled around, it as common-place to include freshmen in everything. That was only appropriate! As the end of the year came, freshmen reminisced about the days of their old schools — now just memories in the past. Under- classmen looked forward to return- ing again, but for seniors it was time to graduate. And for years to come, students will ‘“‘move over and grow’”’ into the next set of traditions. Move Over ... We’re Growing Driving on to the faculty parking lot isn’t so exciting day after day, but on this day the swinging ‘r caught many eyes. Move over ... Not sure if he is in Kindergarden or high school, Clint Ballinger, senior, holds a “Fat Albert” lunchbox in one hand and a calculus book in the other. Getting in the mood for Hawaiian Day, Jeff Crowder, junior, helps support the boys varsity soc- cer team on the last day of second quarter. 240 Closing

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and support for all teams.” As the growth and expansion continued, so did the “student first’ policy. The Advisement Program was an example of the success teacher- advisors had with students. Under this program, each student had an advisor to help them work out problems ranging from schedule conflicts and college to personal problems of any kind. Caught in the act of taking barbecued corn chips from a bag in her purse, Debbie Hinkelman, junior, tries to hide the evidence. Taleeme alsal am (e (sys) (simrel are. Freshmen also brought with them an additional increase in fac- ulty. Many of the teachers from the junior high schools in the Fergu- son-Florissant School District, transfered to North. How did a school that was half new cope? Mr. Ray Stahl, social studies teacher, said, “It takes time to get acclimat- ed to the educational setting at MN.” But acclimate they did. As the school year continued, lasting relationships among faculty and students were established. “Both faculty and students are in- volvedin open, frank, communica- (continued on next page) Looking like something straight out of Fats Do- mino’s “Blueberry Hill” is this creation by Donna Simshauser, senior It was recognized over and over. Caught by surprise by Paula Burns, senior, while posing for a yearbook picture, Kathy Hanneman, senior, smiles a really big smile. Closing 239

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