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

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thence pose aceite Who’s that coming across the basketball court? Or banging on the floor? That was a typical question asked at North. Both groups of girls — Colorguard and Mat- maids — were showing school spirit in their own way. = “It consists of a lot of hard work and practicing of routines. When it comes to Colorguard, | am a perfectionist and I ex- pect a lot from the girls,” commented Mrs. Phyllis Balaga, sponsor, when asked what practice consisted of. ORE aR: SRT an GRRE Silent, ORR: RRS SIIRAE connote RR a ‘ sacs erosive tan nies i a Ret a anemone A! eet uaienee ORT ABE MO PEEL LO This year Colorguard consisted of I4 members. Captain Sunny McKinney, Co- Captain Jill Crouch, and Rifle Lieutenant Sue Rabbit were the leaders. In addition to performing at football halftimes, Co- lorguard performed at basketball games and also at the Valley of Flowers Parade. The girls had to raise their own funds with bake sales. The money went to camp and uniforms and anything else they needed. Spirit gets a boost! Working together for the Stars And Matmaids: who were they? They were an organization that cheered the wrestling team on to victory. They had at least 14 cheers so that the same cheers were not repeated. Other Matmaid du- ties were keeping records and stats for the coach. They also raised funds and attended all the games to give the wres- tlers more support. “| joined Colorguard because new people would be joining plus friends were on it last year.’’ Sue Orr. In a way both Colorguard and Matmaids were overlooked, but they won't be for long because they were on their way up. At a wrestling match, football or basket- ball game you, should have stopped and looked, for you would have been suprised. After school, matmaids get in the spirit. Cathy Bimschleger, sophomore, practices here. Being a matmaid requires lots of spirit and practice. Showing here is Natalie Cordes, sophomore. Matmaids-Colorguard 57

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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

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Holding hands and rocking together, Show Choir Ending a dance routine with an appealing pose, Show rehearses for an upcoming performance. Choir holds onto the last note. Pairing off for a serious number, Show Choir sways to the soft music. Practicing some dynamics for their next perfor- mance, Show Choir reaches for the sky. 52 Show Choir — Madrigal