River Forest High School - Ingot Yearbook (Hobart, IN)

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S INGOT TODAY MONEY INGOT TODAY 1987-1988 How students spend money By Shawn Davis INGOT TODAY Money. Money is an object that no one can get enough of; you always seem to want more. If you think you have enough, it usually turns out that you’re short a few bucks. Many teenagers have good paying jobs, but seldom have many bills to pay. This leaves an excess amont of funds on hand. On the other hand, students who do work and have bills to pay find themselves continually short of funds. Students today spend money in many different places whether it be at a mall, a department store, an arcade, or most commonly. a service station. There’s always a way to get rid of the excess money. The social expenses, dating, going to the movies, and eating out. all take considerable J.T. Poll Students who work. Can they make the grade? GET PREPARED TIME TO GET A JOB STORY BELOW Do you find it hard to keep a job and also maintain high grades during school? Yes. because I took hard classes and the homework is tremendous. Adam Sech No. I find it easy to keep my grades up and work because I have good classes. Patrick Knox 'I Randy Warren No, because the homework was easy and I found time to do the work at school. Students ask: “What’s the Right Price to pay' By Dina Petroff INGOT TODAY r?” Although many teenagers don’t realize it. the American economy plays an important role in their high school lives. From clothes to cars, inflation has affected many different consumer industries. The average high school students with limited spending power are especially affected by the ever-changing economy and prices which ultimately influence their styles and tastes. Some common items and their prices for 1987-88 include:

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TOP TEN SINGLES OF 1987 1. Father Figure 2. What Have I Done To Deserve This 3. She's Like The Wind 4. Never Gonna Give You Up 5. Hungry Eyes 6. Seasons Change 7. Say You Will 8. I Get Weak 9. Don't Shed a Tear 10. Can’t Stay Away From You RFHS SNAPSHOTS Getting ready for the military Ingots say hi to Unde Sam Nine River Forest graduates enlisted in the US Armed Forces to dedicate time to Uncle Sam. The Amtrak lobby shows some of the remodeling done to the school. The future. What does it hold? Where do you think you’ll be? By Bill Buchanan INGOT TODAY How do you picture yourself in the future? Will you be working at a comfortable job making lots of money or will you marry that special someone and be less wealthly. but living happily ever after? What will you be? By Bill Buchanan INGOT TODAY The Seniors of the Class of '88 were no different from those of past classes. They, like the others, have had a hand-full enlisting in the Armed Forces for both active and reserve duty. “I wanted to get the Dave Reed.12 - “A self-made millionare or lead guitarist in a thrash metal band.” Lois Sikora.l 1 - “Rich and married to a lawyer.” Ed Borja.12 - A wealthy bachelor in college after the service.” experience while I still was in school.” said Senior Mike Riffle. Army Reservist. Senior Frank Cole. USMC. said that he joined the military because it pays very well for training and college. Do you plan on attending college? By Dina Petroff INGOT TODAY If you're planning to attend college, you probably have dreams of what it will be like: interesting classes, new friends, an exciting social life, and a great start on your future. But along with dreams comes reality. Total yearly costs now average $6,000 for public colleges and universities with private institutions costing anywhere from $12,000 to $16,000 a year for tuition. fees, books, and room and board. The more commonly attended colleges of River Forest students include: Indiana University Northwest. Indiana University Bloomington. Purdue Calumet. Purdue Lafayette. Indiana State University. and Ball State University. The majority of River Forest graduates are college bound. Many know exactly what their goals are and have decided on their specific majors in college. Others, on the other hand, are unsure on what interests they wish to pursue and therefore take the popular liberal arts classes to help them decide on their major. It’s not just a job. it’s our adventure. Seniors make decision to join U.S. Armed Forces. FOR HOME DELIVERY Contact your nearest Ingot Today Statt Member

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money. And. if the teen has a car. then his cost of living is even higher. Automobile maintenance and insurance digs deeply into a teen’s paycheck. There is no such thing as excess money for most students. If a teenager can make enough to provide him the “necessities’’ in life without digging into his parents pockets time and again, he’s a lucky teen indeed. With so few places to make it and too many places to spend it. excess money would be a luxury for any teen. Usually going from payday to payday with money left over is difficult if not impossible. RFHS SNAPSHOTS Money is one of the most basic necessities in a student '$ High School career. The amount of funds available depends on individual interest and greatly affects a student j day to day life. First Job Experiences Students work at variety of jobs by Shawn Davis INGOT TODAY ZZZZZZZ!! You slam your hand down onto the alarm clock. You glance over to see what time it is. 6:00. Why in the world would you want to set the alarm clock for so early in the morning? Then you remember. you have to go to work this morning. For many teenagers working is a way of life on the weekends. Several students start their job experience in a fast food establishment or a restaurant as a cook or bus boy. The wages are usually low (sometimes under $3.35) and the work is hard. Other common places for first time jobs are: Grocery stores, working as baggers and stockers; department stores, working as clerks; or corn detassil-ing, a summer job offered to students through some of the faculty members. Wages for these jobs are approximately $3.35 to $4.00 hr. Working after school, on weekends, and during the summer helps students learn responsibility. They must learn to manage extra time wisely between homework and extracurricular activities. 1. can of pop .60 2. candy bar .50 3. pack of gum .35 4. school lunch 1.05 5. cassettes 8.00 6. CD’s 14.00 7. movie tickets 5.00 8. movie rentals 2.50 9. Guess? jeans 50.00 10. Jackets 30.00-100.00 11. lOU sweatshirts 30.00 12. Sweaters 20.00-60.00 13. Swatchs 40.00 14. Reeboks 40.00 15. Scooters 500.00-2700.00 16. Used cars 300.00-up 17. New cars 4000.00-up 18. Gas .79-1.25 19. Insurance (6 months) 250.00-up 20. Newspaper .25 21. Magazine .75-2.00 22. Hamburger .65 23. Paper 1.20 24. Class rings 60.00-250.00 The high price of dates disturbs students By Bill Buchanan INGOT TODAY How much is it 'gonna' cost me?’’ This question along with many others troubles teens when they are deciding what to do on a date. After making these decisions. the next question is. “Can I pay for it?”. The average teen makes from $2.95 to $4.00 an hour, which doesn't leave much money for extra activities such as dating and eating out. Movie Theater: (Indoor) Tickets - $5.00 ea. After 6:00 p.m. $3.00 ea. (matinee) Drive-In- $4.50 ea. Mall: Food - $3.00-5.00 ea. person Bowling: $1.35 per person ea. game $ .75 - shoes Gas - $.79-1.11 per gallon The price of a movie ticket, for example, costs around $3.75 (matinee) and $5.00 (after 6 p.m.). Prices for food are considerably high. Feeding three to four teens at one of the local fast food establishments can run around fifteen dollars. Eating out at a pizza place can also be expensive. A small pizza with two toppings cost around $9-$10.00. Prices vary from the size of the pizza to the number of toppings. FOR HOME DELIVERY Contact your nearest Ingot Today Statt Member.,