Mishawaka High School - Miskodeed Yearbook (Mishawaka, IN)

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18-—Student Life Employees find after-school jobs ask extra effort As the unemployment rate in the U.S. rose, MHS students found that acquiring jobs and keeping them was a difficult task. The students searched for jobs in their individual field of interest and if no job was found, they began taking any jobs available. Such jobs as pumping gas, selling shoes, and waiting on tables occupied the time of many MHS’ers. Others found jobs selling merchandise, putting away stock, or working at a cash register. Hopeful photographers worked after school in various studios, trying to learn new techniques in taking pictures. Future homemakers practiced their skills while taking care of small children. Young secretaries worked in offices in their spare time. Movie enthusiasts worked in their spare time in the community’s theaters. The money earned was spent on various activities such as dates, clothes, re- cords, and supplies for school. Many began saving for their college education or started payments on a new car, stereo system, or apartment. SENIOR ANN BERGIN assists a customer at her job at Tribe-O-Rea Drugs. Ann earned enough to pay her way to Europe for a year’s study. VINCE FLORIDIA SHOWS a customer the latest in loafer styles at Thom McAn’s. Vince has worked since his freshman year at the shopping center

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Leisure time lea ds to hobbies, dating With the long-awaited final bell comes freedom— to work, rap, start a party, go on a date, or just sit and contemplate. Rebuilding, adjusting, and lubricating cars and cycles offered both practical experience and enjoy- ment to guys who owned their own wheels. For others with electronic inclinations, rebuilding stereos and tape decks provided challenged and payed off in listening pleasure. Performing in local rock groups was another pastime in which talents were developed and experience in performance gained. Girls spent free hours shopping for the latest fash- ions or sewing them, pursuing hobbies, talking on the phone, or dating their favorite guy. For some painting, cooking, writing, or singing was a creative pastime. Dating consisted of anything from a basketball game to a rock concert. While many couples did the traditional movie and french fries routine, others exhibited originality in Yoga and sensitivity classes, trips to Chicago for shopping in Old Town, or skiing in area resorts and parks. UPPER LEFT, LARRY SAN- DERS and Sandy Lema enjoy a quiet moment at the ‘‘Lock- In” at the Y.M.C.A. ABOVE, FROSH JO DAVIS examines a Scandinavian doll from her collection. RIGHT, DAN SWADENER and Beth Blue share a rap together at a Christmas party. Student Life—17

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JUNIOR JANET JOHNSON sells popcorn at the Town and Country Theatre. Jan’s high spirits were an added attraction. | DAN RICE SETS UP a Christmas display at Robertson’s with “Sparky the Clown.” Dan used his talent on displays through- out the store, and gained experience toward his art career. Student Life—19