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

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Ready to relinquish her crown, King Henderson, 1982 Afro Ball Queen, watches with the rest of the crowd for the announcement of the 1983 Queen. Gazing at the happy winner, Augusta Stewart, sen- ior, prepares to place a robe on the shoulders of Angela Wright, senior and Afro Ball Queen. 22 Afro Ball CULTURE-TALENT-ACTION Where could students go to be enter- tained, be with friends, and dance? Afro Ball — that was where! And since it was Afro Ball, students knew it would be fun. This rather new addition became popu- lar after being transfered to McCluer North several years ago. Morris Davis, freshman, said, “Since Afro Ball worked so well, we decided to try it at MN.” It was a definite success- that was shown by the great turnout on Saturday, Febru- ary 26th, between 7:00 and II:00 p.m. With almost 900 in attendance, the evening’s events started with the talent portion. Performances included the Gos- pel Choir, the “Galaxy Gangsters,” the “Exquisite Four” and Ann Howard, who sang “lam Telling You.” Judy Shaw, guid- ance counselor and Afro Ball sponsor, said, “The audience raved on and on after the performance given by Ann How- ard.”” Her performance was just one of many enjoyable presentations aimed to nS Enjoying the evening as much as his McCluer North peers, Steve Wilkerson, Berkeley High School sen- ior, dances the night away. please the audience. After watching friends and fellow stu-. dents have a good time, the audience was | ready for the coronation and the dance} itself. | j ‘| think it is important to have Afro)| Ball, because it gives students a) time to present their talents. Cleola Young And for Angela Wright, senior, the} night was more than a little special, for she was selected Afro Ball Queen of 198 “| think this is an important event for a students — black and white. Everyone needs something to be proud of.” It was é proud night for her. The dance was also special. Juan Red- man, sophomore, said, “I could have danced until one o’clock, but the dance ended at eleven.” Valerie West, senior,| added, “The dance was a big success. I] know everyone enjoyed being here.” | | !

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Stepping out with their jackets in hand and getting into the feel of the music are Adam Briggs and Dave Reger, seniors. Sharing a special moment, the Homecoming maids and their escorts dance to a slow song. Hsien inane ie T scopi apie! segues enti, sstiesti, Standing on the podium being introduced are Regina West, the 1982 Homecoming Queen, and Wayne Henderson, her escort. Posing together with their escorts, the Homecoming maids wait for a few pictures of the Homecoming court. Homecoming 2I

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| : hile walking toward the stage, Lyndon Pulliam, Displaying their enthusiastic approval during an act fnior, holds upraised sword for queen candidate, of the talent show, the audience smiles in apprecia- etha Jones, sophomore. tioi Dancing to “Atomic Dog” by George Clinton, Juan Redman, sophomore, enjoys himself at the Afro Ball, Saturday, February 26. After the coronation, the members of the Afro Ball Court pose for a group picture. The court includes: Antwayne Miller, Otis McAllister, Pervis McAllister, Calvin Dixon, Henry Owens, Aretha Jones, Angela ; lid » , Wright, the 1983 Afro Ball Queen, Michelle Deberry, Debra Scott, Kim Henderson, the 1982 Afro Ball Queen, Augusta Stewart, and Wayne Henderson. Afro Ball 23