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

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Friends’ they are and friends they will always be: Mary Ahlert, Jackie Kurlowski, Betty Winkler, Wen- dy Boedges, and Tracy Wachter, seniors. Scott Kretzer Tom Kriss Brian Kuhlman Tom Kurth Roch Labruyere Romain Labauge Patti Lammering Sandra Laney Joe LaPorta Denise Lappin Pam Laramie Paul Latham John Lee Debbie Le Grande Mike Leible Gail Liebert Robert Light Eric Lissner Susan Loeschner Mim Luetje Tim Luley Armando Luna 78 Seniors

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What did y Many underclassmen numbered the days until receiving that honored status of “senior.” It was believed to be the best student status educational facilities had to offer. Seniors were the most cultured and sophisticated students. Movies and television shows sometimes shattered your preconceptions, though. When re- cently asked what his favorite movie was, Roy Davis, senior, said, “Apocalypse Now.” Others said “M A S H ” was one of their favorite shows. Still others opted- ed for the Halloween series of Bruce Lee Hicks or a creepier show. Wait a minute! While paying to go see a movie, Rick Whitmore, senior, jokes with the cashier. ou watch? And others replied, “I DON’T KNOW!” These were the same seniors who wanted to become engineers, scientists, teach- ers, and politicians in our nation’s future. Perhaps movies didn’t influence them all that much after all. Certainly the televi- sion shows indicated a pattern. But of the students polled, ‘Leave it to Beaver” and “Gilligan’s Island” were the favorites. How many people wanted to be as naive as “beaver” or as clumsy as “Gilligan”? No one, certainly not seniors. So what was the attraction? Only seniors knew for sure. Mark Kettman Levon Keys Fred Kielhorn Dennis Kiely Keith Kiertzner Scott Klaesner Kelly Klatch Mark Koester Brian Koonce Kelly Kopp Larry Kostecki Jackie Kurlowski Seniors 77 ¢.

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Wena BPA CA TRNEY John Lohmann Steve Loving Don Lowery Gail Maclean Kathleen Madigar Lisa Mager Chris Manley Marvee Marr Christa Marren Lawrence Marshall Willie Martin Greg Martinelli Reggie Mathis Heather Mathews Dwayne Mattmueler John May Paul May John McAtee Kevin McCabe Michael McCammond Friendship: lasting a lifetime Friends were like pets — always avail- able when there was no one to talk to. They listened attentively and asked questions only when necessary. Students at McCluer had grown up, laughed, and even cried together. Shar- ing emotions with pals, and just letting your worries go free was a way to strengthen a relationship. The future was also taken into consideration, since mos t seniors left to advance their edu- cation by attending a college or univer- sity. “I think that Mary Ahlert and | will remain close friends throughout our years ahead since we will be sharing a room together at Southwest Missouri State,” said Jackie Kurlowski, senior. But what if the crowd that you grew up with doesn’t attend the same college, or Sharing their spare time together while sitting in library are Mark Amrein, Kathy Hannamen, and Pat Jansen, seniors. doesn’t attend college at all? “I feel that since most all of my best friends are going away, | will probably make new friends at the college | will be attend- ing,” said Bridget Keeney, senior. There was also the opposing point of view. The kids in a clique will most likely stay friends, but not necessarily as close. ‘If | do go to college, I’m sure that | will still keep in touch with my good friends that I have now, but I feel that we just won’t be as close,” said Tracy Wachter, sen- ior. Over the years, friendship was built on trust, honesty, and just having a great time while out on the town. Time spent together, like the seniors did during the last spring break, gave a warm feeling of friendship to all those who participated. 79