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

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The youngest member of Dixieland Band, Brad An- The essence of cool in his shades and Hawaiian shirt, derson, sophomore, adds his own special touch to Doug Wynd, junior, plays the tenor sax in Dixieland i} the band’s distinctive sound. Band. Er Trombone player Cindy Wegner, senior, shows the qualities needed for a good Pep Band- dedication and willingness to work. Adding the needed sound to the Pep Band, Gary Christenson, junior, Brad Anderson and Jean Lynch, sophomores, belt out a tune. 774

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Bands with flair Pep, Dixieland strut their stuff For many students, music was a way of life. Some got pleasure from listening to their favorite groups but for others the real thrill was derived from making the music. Fortunately, for those students, McCluer North offered a variety of band programs including Pep Band and Dixieland Band. The Dixieland Band’s main style of music was, naturally, dixieland and ragtime. “These students are extra-hard workers. Dixieland Band is a year-round commit- ment,” said Mr. Linton Luetje, band direc- tor. The band performed at many events throughout the year, including various concerts, for the Christmas Carol Associ- ation at Lambert Airport and at private receptions. Mr. Luetje also sent a tape of the band to the Missouri Educators Asso- ciation in hopes of playing for a conven- tion of school music groups in 1984. “We have a good group this year. All are excellent soloists and outstanding in their own right on their own instrument,” com- mented Mr. Luetje. “They are among the best students on those instruments that we have.” Another band that was outside the usual classroom scene was Pep Band. This band performed at home basketball games and was known for their enthusiasm and such stunts as wearing goofy hats. But behind all those rowdy Friday nights was practice every Monday and Thurs- day throughout the season. The songs the band performed were contemporary and upbeat. Members liked Pep Band for various rea- sons. Doug Wynd, junior, appreciated the experience. ‘Being able to play different types of music improves my knowledge,” he said. “Dixieland Band allows me to go beyond regular band music and use my creativity.”’-Rudy Reiner The Pep and Dixieland Bands, though a long-standing tradition, continued this year to grow and improve, following the trend around the whole of North. Concentrating on their parts, yet keeping perfectly together, Doug Wynd and Ken Kershaw, juniors, show their skill. Ready to play, Carol Hussey, sophomore, displays the good attitude prevalent among Pep Band mem- bers. 54 Pep And Dixieland Bands

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Colorguard members Brenda Clay, junior, and Lana Demonstrating a new rifle routine is Phyllis Balaga, | Lauher, freshman, stand ready to go with the count- head instructor of Colorguard. down. | oma Gee Sec , omnis S simeemiaed att re : saihae Retain waite Siitedties tat, iii — . amas eee nme ile cocencecmtinvesenscer Going over the routine until they have it right are Brenda Clay, junior, Michelle Pickler, senior, and a Pam Clark, junior. = Getting ready to tell the girls what Matmaids is about and also to teach them the cheers is Donna Simshauser, senior. “TPE eememanen, PRD ice seem 96 Matmaids-Colorguard