Saint Charles High School - Charlemo Yearbook (St Charles, MO)

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SC- Although St. Charles is thought to be a bore by a few of its many residents, es- pecially high school students, a shallow dwell into its history suggest that itscit- izens have a lot to be proud of. From a quaint little trading post situat- ed on the banks of the Missouri River has sprung our city, one of the fastest growing in the entire Midwest. Since St. Charles was Missouri's first capital, the First State Capitol Building on Main and First Capital has been fully res- tored and is viewed by many, both St. Charles people and outsiders. The histori- cal district on Main, several blocks in length, is definitely the leading tourist at- traction in St. Charles. A stroll down Main on a warm Sunday afternoon proves the large number of tourist attracted by the many shops, primarily being antique stores. Url Since St. Charles people are no different than anyone else, the major topic of con- versation over the past year has been na- tional affairs. Taking into consideration the impact ofinllation, recession, and gov- ernment problems on some parts of the country, St. Charles has taken the crunch with few serious problems. Memories of Louis Blanchette, the founder of St. Charles, Lewis and Clark, and others who have contributed substan- tially to the history of St. Charles ring out annually in the Festival of Little Hills. This three day event has taken place on historical Main Street for the past several years and has been the recipient of great success due possibly to its old time friendly atmosphere. Students of St. Charles have the oppor- tunity to lead an active life, both in and out of school. School activities are numorous, rivertown to bustling cit T as well as those available in the communi- ty. Some activities within the communihy include numerous civic organizations, in- volvement in church, and of course, part- timejobs. With the renovation of the 1950's crus- ing, students have found a new way of en- tertaining themselves on the long awaited weekends. Friday and Saturday nights bring out kids in every type of vehicle im- aginable to ride up and down streets look- ing for some action or perhaps a familiar face. Of course, weekend nights also bring out another type of cruisers in droves, the St. Charles Police, From when St. Charles was founded in 1769 to its present day condition in 1975 it has survived 206 growing years and from all indications, both past and present, it will be around a long, long time.

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A. Accessibility to St. Charles from Interstate 70 has caused excessive growth in industry and population. B. St. Charles houses the county seat and functions as the cen- ter of local political activity. C. The old bridge has served the St. Charles area for many years now, and with the building ofthe new Interstate 70 bridge, it may house only one-way traffic. D. In the old section of Main Street the St, Charles .IayCee's rejuvenated and old, run-down house for use as a Spook house at Halloween. E. Sandbars just off of the river bank provided a prime fishing spot for many Sunday-afternoon fishermen. F. The old St. Charles railroad bridge provides the necessary link to St. Louis and Kansas City. G. A recent proposal may cause the vacated railroad station to be moved, to a more convenient spot because ofthe urban re- newal plans. sf I 6 1' f 7 Y lfimfff' lwt wr fa -V11 vnvv 5