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

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Laying planning for the Health Fair, Tom Venturela, Eric Lanham, and Brian Keil, freshmen, think of ideas for organization. Discussing their events for the year, Mitch Nei- derfer, Carol Eberhard, and Carol Kennessey, ju- niors, debate each other’s plans. Sy aE, Working in a group Mii Organizations plan activities “North is a great school! | wish I could get more involved.” You can-as class committee members have learned. At the beginning of the ’82- 83 school year, senior, junior, sopho- more, and the new freshman committees were formed. These organizations gave students a chance to get wrapped up in their alma mater. Health fairs, dances, fund raisers; they were all a part of being a committee member. “You get a sense of responsibil- ity toward North,” said Stewart Glenn, senior. Being a part of the committees made members feel like they were needed at McCluer North to keep things in order. “It makes me feel like a part of the school,’”’ explained Laurie Frazier, senior. 44 Committees The purpose of the class committees was to organize fund raisers, dances, and, for the senior committee, to arrange the graduation ceremony. The freshman committee organized a big health fair in December to give health and P.E. students tips on keeping their bodies healthy. The main reason for the health fair was to “promote health aware- ness for students,” said Mrs. Adels- burger, committee sponsor. “You get the chance to represent the senior class and present the senior gift.’’ - Mary Ahlert. North is a great school! And getting in- volved in decision-making for your class made it all that much more enjoyable.

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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

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Members of the Senior Committee make decisions on fund raising events for the senior gift. Discussing service activities and social events is one job of the Sophomore Committee. Listening intensely, Cindy Squires and Jessica Prade, | Choosing the proper art design is a lot of hard work freshmen, think of ways to raise money. for Gwen Spann and Monique Brown, juniors. Committees 45