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

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PROBE very successful Effort expended to change image Move over — this year’s PROBE was busy growing and changing. Two special coor- dinators, Mrs. Neta Pope and Mrs. Dion Dion, were added to the two general coordinators, Mrs. Billie Teneau and Mr. Carl Yochum. Mrs. Pope advised on sci- ence projects and Mrs. Dion advised on art projects. Organization was this year’s goal. Mrs. Teneau said, “We're trying for a struc- ture that keeps a record of projects as they develop and a way of honoring stu- dents at the end of the year.” And for the first time, PROBE elected officers. The purpose was to increase stu- dent participation and satisfaction. Elect- ed treasurer was Jim McHugh, junior, and elected secretary was Mary Kay Conaway, freshman. Anne Borch, junior, and Jim Keeney, sophomore, were elect- ed president and vice-president, respec- tively. Three members served on an ex- ecutive committee. They were Kami Zulch, junior, Jim Simandl, senior, and Scott Crader, freshman. “PROBE is taking a turn for the bet- ter. It’s much more organized and demanding.”’ - Eve Kampmeinert PROBE members responded to the changes with enthusiasm and responsibil- ity. Each member was required to com- plete two projects. Anne Borch, presi- dent, said, “PROBE is for people who are willing to work.” PROBE students proved they could work together and have fun doing it. Running programs in preparation for computer dat- ing are Joe Tracy, sophomore, and Scott Cook, ju- nior. Helping wherever she’s needed, PROBE coordinator Dion Dion assists Renee Chapman, senior, with a A problem on her art project. r 42 PROBE

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for a while. They have fe. beat The banner is important to Michelle Pickler, senior, and Barb Scharick, sophomore, both colorguard members, as halftime rolls around. Half time is over, so it’s time for the band to relax Band worked and grew together When the drums beat their loudest, the marching band was on its way. Some students relaxed or slept through the summer of 1982, but not the Marching Band. From August 16-27, band members wandered around aimlessly as Mr. Linton Luetje, band director coordinated their maneuvers. After school started — when the wander- ing was less aimless — practices contin- ued | for ten weeks. Band members Racked nightly on the practice field or in the band room. NN All the preparation led to the five stun- ning home performances. They had to be just right. Expressing how he felt about the new freshmen and sophomores being added to the band, Mr. Luetje said, “Now that | have inexperienced marchers, it makes it more difficult, but they have done excel- lent work.” The changes certainly did not affect their quality or enthusiasm. Karen Hertz, sophomore, said, “Mr. Luetje makes you put out your best effort.” The band was always on the move to accept bigger and better challenges. For instance, Mr. Luetje choreographed easier routines and later chose more difficult routines and music. “There isn’t any big difference. They are just more people who are sure of what they’re doing.” - Linda Taggert By the middle of the quarter, the band members knew that “going too far and being out of line was wrong” remembered Linda Taggart, junior. The marching band performed at football games to help raise school spirit. Cheer- leaders and band members made a game of shouting “North Stars” back and forth. Marching Band 4l

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Demonstrating the truth in the adage about skinning cats, Pam Williams, senior, works on her PROBE project - dissection of felis domesticus. While the rest of the Philosophy Club is involved in discussion, Eric Baier, senior. is lost in deep thought. Relaxing after lunch in the PROBE office are Jack Beyers and Byron Steward, juniors. Expanding experience Philosophy Club explores the mind The McCluer North Philosophy Club was a small group of students who met on alter- nate Tuesdays to discuss various ideolo- gies. A variety of books were discussed, among them, Descent Into Hell, Heart of Darkness and A Clockwork Orange. Mem- bers were not only interested in ideas from books, but also in religious philos- ophies and each other’s personal opin- ions. The club involved itself in off-campus ac- tivities such as seeing the movies Ticket During PROBE’s first student election, Cherie Mund- willer, junior, marks the candidate of her choice. During a Philosophy Club meeting, Scott Raiche, junior, reacts to a witty comment. to Heaven and Straw Dogs. “Pac-Man is neither metaphysical, epistemological nor ethical.’’ - Eric Baier The club was sponsored by Mr. Stan Cox, who has held his position as mentor since the club was founded three years ago. Philosophy Club 43