Crescenta Valley High School - Yearbook (La Crescenta, CA)

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rnan Kenny R hat do changing dirty diapers, cleaning houses, digging ditches, and mowing lawns all have in common? They were odd jobs that enterprising students did in their spare time to make money. These jobs were flexible and sometimes done in ad- dition to a scheduled occupation, such as working in an office or fast food res- taurant. Tutoring was another means of mak- ing money. Mr. Klint and Mu Alpha The- ta provided a lengthy list of tutors for many subjects. Senior Shane Sauby tu- tored in science and math and figured it was better than working at McDonald's because of the experience of working with individuals and building interesting relationships. To avoid the humdrum of daily occu- pations, students looked for other inno- vative ways to obtain an income. Mi- chelle Miller, a senior, enjoyed making radio commercials because, it is al- ways a new job. Sophomore Jaz Wray made three dollars and fifty cents for each subscription to the Daily News he sold. He found the job was better than selling clothes or making tacos because, it requires less hours, pays well, and is just worth it. Odd jobs had drawbacks, but they were basically worth the money due to convenience and little time involved. Erin McTigue, a senior, commented that although changing a kid's diaper wasn't the high point of babysitting, the job allowed me to balance school and my other job. by Heather McCormick atch N ing, hood Odd Jobs little off the top please. With clippers in hand junior John Ahten experiences the joy ofbeing outside and the fun of making money while he does gardening.

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Summer: some work but mostly 4 4 ive, four, three, two, one . . . ring! The countdown was heard throughout the buzzing hallways almost as loud as the cheers of jubilation and expectation. Could this be the dramatic ending to a down-to-the-wire sports event? Not this time, because this bell signified the end of another school year and the beginning of those magical three months called summer. From the moment vacation started, students enjoyed a variety of activities and adventures. Of the popular hot- spots, the beach was most visited for its perfect blend of sun, sand and surf. Oth- er students decided to go a little further away from home and travel abroad. l couldn't have handled staying in La Crescenta the entire summer. l'm glad l could get out of town for a while, stated senior Eric McNamara. This freedom, however, came six weeks later for many masochists who wished to take additional courses at summer school or even help themselves out financially by working at a part-time job. Dedication was further shown by those chosen few who represented the school at such retreats as Pep, Drill Team and Yearbook camps. Definitely, the warmth of the summer was not despised more by anyone than by those who sweated it out for their athletic teams. Either on the field, in the pool or in the gym, these fanatics missed valuable tanning time for summer leagues and practices in hopes of a re- warding season. lt was a pain at the time to practice, stated senior water polo player Dale Foster, but in the long run, l think it paid off. Whether the days were filled with non- stop action or undaunted vegetation, summer provided a release from the ev- eryday routine of school. Although this vacation passed extremely quickly, the expectation of the next summer furnished enough hope to get through the year. by Joel Larson pf .H r Migg,,' A A in , ' ,3.,.f-f . i- , JW r . . - . 1 ' S 1 ' in ,i M., 'LM , ri , . . -. - nw- - ,gi - ' .ew .1 ' .nd . love New York. Amidst the towering skyscrapers and bustling streets of New York City. sophomore Peter Kim finds a ights, camera, . . . Behind the scenes of the television show Tour of Duty, senior Steve Westman plays both director and less busy spot just to relax. commando in the jungles of Hawaii. Steves father worked on the show. Summer

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N :nlif -.1 .c ES :ue ff, fs be 231 or., 'Santa Claus ? While Senior Erin MCTigue reads favorite story before he ,df X 4m F' 1' i e ee ? Brains pay Offforjunior Justin Kim who spends up to three hours a week tutoring --I for extra money. Junior Shin Ho Kim was one of his customers, Odd Jobs 3 r 2 if?