Charles W Baker High School - Lyre Yearbook (Baldwinsville, NY)

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When you step into Burger King, you might find Julie Schneider or Mindy Millard putting on friendly smiles. Eleanor Hammond and Debbie Cosomono are not your average cashiers that work at Fays. The Working Class ►any students go home after a long day at school. To a lot of other students, school is just one part of their day, the other part is spent work- ing. Students work for various reasons. One of the most popular reasons is the extra spending money. It’s always nice to earn some money during the week, so when the weekend comes around, you have the money to go out and have a good time. Especially for one guy whose date loves to go out to din- ner every Friday night at the Fireside or some other expensive restaurant. Another use for the extra cash is to own a car. It costs money to maintain the Jaguar or even the V.W., and it’s nice to have your own money for the gas. A reason why a student might work is to continue to be a student in a Col- lege or University. Many students find themselves out of high school and out of money. As you’ll find out, not all colleges give you a free ride. Many students find themselves turning to after school or summer jobs to help themselves out. And then there’s the student who works because he or she has noth- ing else to do, and it’s a good chance to meet new people. It would seem like more fun to work 28 Student Life

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to last all day. So that’s the reason seniors win. Maybe some day a class will over throw the seniors, but it isn’t seen in the near future. Another important part is the in- troduction of the sports. During that time, they name all the players and have them stand up. Many students thought that was a poor way of do- ing it, so during the pep rally for the introduction of winter sports, The cheerleaders, with support from the soccer players, create enthusiasm. Mr. Coleman psyschs the crowds during the pep rally for the 1981-1982 winter sports. The 1981 soccer players are cheered on for their opening season. Student Council decided to try a differ- ent approach. They suggested that all the teams sit together on a certain set of bleachers, and then walk onto the floor and sing the Alma Mater. So, on December 18, we “experimented” with this techique. Due to the organization, this pep rally seemed successful, and this method will be used in forthcoming pep rallies. As 1 said in the beginning, many stu- dents enjoy the pep rallies. They have a chance to get together and show school spirit. The teachers also enjoy these pep rallies. They feel it brings unity to the student body, and creates better cooperation for all. Many stu- dents forget about the teachers, but thanks to them, the pep rallies are al- lowed. Pep rallies are beneficial to the stu- dent body. It creates a unity between the students and faculty, by displaying their support for the Baker High teams. Let’s hear it for the pep ral- lies—RAH! RAH! Pep Rallies 27

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washing dishes and getting paid for it at a restaurant than to wash Kathy Schneider patiently waits to make more of your favorite Burger King hamburgers. Mindy Millard gets paid for doing her favorite hobby; stuffing napkins. Tom Coady pauses between pizzas at Baker's favorite hangout, Pizza Hut! dishes at home, and get only complaints. Students often work to gain experience for a career they later plan to follow after high school or college. For example, if you plan on being a chef, it’s good to be Jackie Rowe shows patience trying to serve a customer while working at McDonalds. working in a restaurant learning the ropes. Or if you like auto mechan- ics, it's best to be a gas station attendent for a while. It also looks good on a resume' if you've had some experience in the field. Good times are often spent work- ing, especially when kids you're own age are also working. You learn cooperation, courtesy, and politeness when you have a job. Many stu- dents don’t look at a job as an ex- perience, just a way to make some money. Working is a good way to find out your interests for a later, more permanant job. Many students are glad they’ve had the experience of working, because they’ve found that they didn’t like a certain job that they thought they would. So, next time you walk into a store or shop and you see one of your friends working, don't feel sor- ry for them at all. They could be having the best experiences of their lives, and making some money at the same time. Thinking that way, could make you feel sorry for your- self, because you don't have a job! Part-time Jobs 29