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

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Paula Burns Sheila Busse Marketta Caine Chris Cambron Steve Campbell Katie Canterbery Luanne Carlson Danny Carr Adriana Carrera Donna Casals Tom Chac Renee Chapman Susan Chin Steve Chiste Sio Chiu Theresa Cibriano Seniors 69

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Looking to What did the future hold in store for the seniors of McCluer North? For many this question was of great importance and deserved a lot of thought. Although the choice of one’s career is a major decision and a tough one to make at such a young age, there were a few sen- iors who had their priorities in place and had made the first big step in the career field. Amy Bernhard, senior, was among the top three seniors chosen most likely to, succeed. Amy’s goal in life was to be- come an orthopedic surgeon or some- thing related to the sports medicine field. ‘The thing I like to do best is he lp people out, help them be the best that they can be,” said Amy about her choice for a career. Pat Jansen, senior, was also one of the graduating students picked to succeed. Steve Boehm Mary Bohn Richard Bonine Roy Booze Carol Bortz Chris Boschen Tanya Bourisaw Ed Bowman Melanie Bowman Falicia Boyd Bob Branhof Stephanie Brase Tim Brauch Lora Braudis Chuck Bray Helen Brennan Adam Briggs Kenneth Brown Andrea Bruder Eileen Bugnitz 68 Seniors the future Although he had decided to work in a math related field, just what area to specialize in was still a bit of a problem. He enjoyed working with kids and would like to build a career around chil- dren. “I think it would be fun to be a teacher.” said Pat. Shawn McVey, senior, had the ability to succeed with his natural talent in the math and science field. During his sen- ior year he was working to organize a math club at McCluer North. He would like to relate his talent in the two fields to computer science. “Il would like to have a career that would contribute to society in some way,” said Shawn. With a smile of accomplishment, Shawn McVey, senior, takes time out of his busy schedule to converse with Jim Jack Ellis, English and foreign language teacher. Looking forward to what lies ahead, Amy Bern- hard, senior, strives to make a name for herself in the sports medicine field.

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70 Seniors Determination — the pro quality “Every child has a dream of being a pro- fessional in sports; of course, I’m no dif- ferent. That would be a thrill of a life- time,” said Joe LaPorta, the senior voted most likely to become a pro athlete. Just a few of the many who go out for the pros ever actually make it. Some McCluer North graduates to have made it were Don Huber, Larry Hulcer, Frank Schuler, and Mike O’Mara, all in soccer. The clos- est graduates to have made it in pro foot- ball were Bo b Meyer, the Mizzou fullback, and Tom Stein, who was drafted by the Oakland Raiders. Voted most likely to become a pro ath- lete, Joe LaPorta was the varsity quarter- back and assistant captain of the hockey team. When asked if he would go pro football or hockey Joe said, “At college, | would love to play both but it would prob- Sandra Clark Leslie Coleman Susan Collett Jeff Colombo Paul Conner Mary Cornell Karen Cook Karl Cort Beckey Cowles Carla Creasey Maureen Criste ‘mound? I went to high school with him at ably be football.’” No matter what sport Joe decided on, he was sure to go far. But there were many more pro sports than football; hockey and soccer were also mentioned in the senior surveys. And don’t forget the female teams and boys’ basketball. And had we all forgotten the celebration of last fall where our own baseball Cardinals took charge of winning the World Series? Wouldn't it be fun to some day be sitting in Busch Stadium and say to your chil- dren, “See the pitcher down on the McCluer North.” Examining the mes sages he is to deliver, Joe La Porta, senior, works in the Advisement Center.