Commerce High School - Sregit Yearbook (Commerce, TX)

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a. Andy and Billy Troth deposit their weekly earnings in the bank. b. Betty Jean Grove beats the lunch hour rush for the hot dogs and hamburg- ers at the cafeteria, c. Melody Campbell makes her extra money by working at Kentucky Fried Chicken, d. Terry Dixon masters the an of rais- ing money for the junior class magazine sale. e. Although the district officials raised the admis- sion prices to basketball games, most students, including K.C. Green and Undy Nivens reluc- tantly, yet faithfully pay their money to Mr. Charles Wilson at the door. Kim Monday Mark Montague Steve Narramore Bari Nelson Julie Newman 24 Seniors

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There Is Always Time for Entertainment a. Pat Steigman rolls for another strike at the newly opened lanes in the Frank Zeppa Recrea- tion Center, b. Clifford Lee and Pat Steigman tabulate their bowling scores after another frame, c. Roger Jones gets down while playing some of his favorite songs, d. In a surge of after- school madness. Steve Maniscalco and Kenny Plunkett precariously balance on their skate- boards. Ad Len Massey Veitus Matlock Nelda McDaniel Dianna McRae Samantha Means Seniors 23

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Students Find Money Goes Fast Spending their parents or their own money was no problem for students - saving or finding enough to spend was different. Basically teens seemed to lean more toward buying clothes, tak- ing out dates, getting cokes, and putting gas in cars. Salaries ranged anywhere from $5.00 a week to $85.00 and more. Some students spent money faster than they could make it. Paul Philips and Jackie Dial didn't know just exactly where all their money went. Paul explained, I probably spent it on going places and on food: if 1 knew where the rest of it went, maybe I could save it. Jackie spent her money on material and sometimes getting her hair done. Anita Jones and Leona Close kept close records of how their money was spent. Anita put a portion of her salary in the bank for college spending the rest on clothes and makeup, while Leona set aside half of her earnings for col- lege and clothes. Working wasn't the only source of that relished green paper. Many students received money from Mama and Daddy whenever they wanted it or on a weekly to monthly allowance. Others had money put into an account for college. In the time of inflation students were hit hard as gasoline, clothes, entertainment, and food prices soared. It was practically impossible to buy lunch for under a dollar off campus. Most students spent at least $5.00 a week for a noon meal. To save a few cents many students learned how to fill up the car at gas stations which offered self-service. Others kept an eye out for clothing sales because boots ($30 and up), jeans ($14 and up), and tops ($7 and up), or any article of clothing could run up quite a bill. Then there was entertainment; it cost $2.50 per person at least to get into the movies plus food and gas. Students paid a high price for tapes, records, and concerts. Many students felt the crunch when the admis- sion to basketball games went up from .50c to $1.00. Loyal fans could have spent $29.00 just to see varsity games. This was added to prices of football and volleyball tickets. Many students learned the art of balancing books and money while others found themselves pinching pennies this year. Most were wishing for the Good Old Days when a coke was a mere dime and it only cost 35c to sec a movie. Nina Parks Paul Philips Peggy Philips Deborah Phillips Henry Popp Seniors 25