Wabash High School - Sycamore Yearbook (Wabash, IN)

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As you press the lever, hearing the chck of the time clock, you realize how far that little hand must travel before you can leave work, free for the day. This even- ing, you ' ll be performing those important skills that most high school students learn on the job: washing dishes, flipping burgers, or taking orders for Chicken McNuggets. While your job may only be a menial task, it could give you the opportunity to earn some extra spending money. In exchange for a few weeknights and part of your weekend, you may look for- ward to each Friday — as pay- day. Many students inter- viewed take this weekly check and save it for college or a car, occasionally flaun- ting some on shopping sprees and clothing. It ' s also nice to have a few extra bucks when events like the Prom roll around. Although the money is at- tractive, other things must be taken into account: It ' s hard to keep that date for the Prom, or to go out with friends if you ' re scheduled to work on the same night. This same old story goes with keeping your studies up and being a participant in sports or other school activities. On the flip side of the coin, we have those that do their job for satisfaction, not money. Candystripers at the hospital and volunteer referees fit into this category. They devote some of their spare time for the benefit of others rather than themselves. In addition, many see this as a head start on a career. For instance, past candystriper Becky Kreps feels that this position may be helpful in a possible nursing career. Others are fortunate to stumble upon an unusual ' high school career ' . Included in this group are students who are disk jockeys at local radio stations WAYT and WKUZ, students who take up secretarial duties at local business, and those who work at Vernon Manor and such. One way or the other, everyone makes a choice about work in high school. The decision is yours. It can best be summed up by Janice Toepfer ' s statement: I feel very lucky to have a job with all of this unemployment. A Hard Day ' s Night 18— Student Jobs

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K.P. Duty. A Clark ' s Cafe teria dishwasher, Chris Coble, scrubs clean a mashed potatoes pan. ;eying underwear. Placing jrwear on the rack is Max ' s loyee, Tern Kastner. ck that out. Rose Niccum helps 1 young customer at the Carnegie ary. Student Jobs— 19