Estes Park High School - Whispering Pine Yearbook (Estes Park, CO)

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Jobs prepare students “Where did you work this summer?” was probably the most common question asked when school started up in the fall. Students didn’t ask each other where their summer vacations were spent or how their time was spent; the assumption was that everyone worked at least part of the summer. At Estes Park High School this was a correct assumption, as just about everyone did work. A large variety of jobs were available in Estes because of the number of tourist-related businesses that the town supports. More popular jobs for students were sales clerking in gift shops, waiting tables in restaurants, and cleaning rooms in hotels and motels. The high school students have always been an important part of the Estes summer work force. “The high school students are the core of this town’s summer employment,” commented Peter Marsh, Estes Park Area Chamber of Commerce vice president. “Without them, we probably couldn’t do it,” he added in reference to the summer season business. Working was an important part of growing up, part of accepting responsibility, and a way to view other students in a new perspective. The simple aspects of a job — such as being on time, getting along with co-workers, and figuring out how quickly and how well a job can be done — all exposed students to qualities needed after high school. Because of their part in the summertime work force, Estes Park students have been less financially reliant on their parents than most high school students. Money earned from summer jobs helped pay for students’ cars, college education, wardrobes, and Saturday night expenses. Summer jobs in Estes have become an important extension of high school, preparing students for the future, no matter what it could be. Trying to get it straight, Pat Hyland (top right) arranges headline type at the Estes Park Times and Old Fashion Candy Store. Carrie Kirk (right) pleasantly helps Julie Harding at the Karmel Korn Shoppe. At Outdoor World Tom Austin (below) diligently fills out a receipt. • 6 Jobs

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Preps, Pac-Man, Porky’s popular By the end of the year, many EPHS students wondered if they weren’t surrounded by a bunch of trendy youngsters who were addicted to designer jeans, rock and roll music, Pac-Man and movies about “growing-up.” But these were the trends, and the majority of the student body adhered to them as if they were sacred. Correlation with fashion trends was the most obvious, but students had different ideas about what was “in.” Most agreed that jeans and a “casual” shirt was stylish, but some indicated that the trend was toward being preppy, which entailed wearing sailor suits, leg warmers, topsider shoes, and shirts with either ruffles, baggy sleeves or little alligators embroidered on them. Others said that punk was the fad. Some students predicted that clothing styles will revert back to the short dresses and bobby socks of the ’50s. Musical trends were also apparent. By far, rock and roll was the most popular, followed closely by new wave and punk. Favorite musical groups ranged from the rock of AC DC, Led Zeppelin, Rush, Journey and Asia to the new wave style of The Cars, The Go-Go’s and The Human League. Other groups mentioned as favor- ites were Pink Floyd, Devo, The Rolling Stones, Loverboy and The Kinks. Experiencing their favorite groups in concert was also popular, as many students traveled to see AC DC, Journey, The Cars and The Kinks. Another trendy way of passing time was playing video games. The favorite was Pac-Man, followed closely by Asteroids and Tempest. Avid players noted that they played as much as they could and, in the process, spent as much as $14 per week. A few said that they don’t play video games. “I don’t want to waste my money,” commented one student. EPHS students did not have one TV program which was a definite favorite. Rather, most-liked shows included The Fall Guy, Magnum P.I., Fame, Hill Street Blues and The Love Boat. By far, the favorite movie of 1981-82 was “Porky’s,” which, according to its billing, was about “growing up.” “On Golden Pond” and “TAPS” followed in popularity. When a student was not in the arcade or movie theater, other school-related activities kept him busy. Dances were ranked as the most popular activity. “They were a good way to release tension and energy,” explained one student. Intramural volleyball was also well-liked and drew many participants. Attending basketball games via “road trips” was also a popular weekend activity. Even though some students complained that Estes Park is behind as far as fashion and trends, it is clear that, behind or not, Estes Park students followed the major national trends. Pac-Man fever was caught by many Estes Park students as the video game gained popularity over the school year. Among those with the disease was Ken Bush, who tries his skill at Ms. Pac-Man, a Pac-Man spinoff. Trends 5

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Have a Coke and a smile. Charlie King (above) cheerfully awaits the next order of Cokes at the Happy Texan. Dan Williams (left) arranges earrings at Rocky Mountain Traders while he waits for the summer flood of tourists. Jobs 7