Arlington High School - Simba Kali Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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All Work: Good Poy Employed as boxboys to fast-food preparers, Arlington students were on the job around Riverside. These were students who took the responsibility of an after-school job. Most of the stu- dents worked + o earn money while others worked because they enjoyed it. Susan Price said, I enjoy my job at Burger King and that ' s all that mat- ters. Many of these students estab- lished a savings account but also used part of their salary for car insurance, clothes, and spending money. According to some students, their jobs did not interfere with school at all, while others found that once in a while it could affect their schoolwork Working e ight hours a day with five classes doesn ' t mix, stated Jan O ' Leary, an employee of Cypress hos- pital. Jobs gave students responsibility and helped them learn what to ex- pect when they would seek other jobs in later years. Arlington recognized the importance of jobs for students and had work experience and the Region- al Occupation Program which allowed students to earn credits while on the job. Deana Purcell participated in ROP by working in sales at Things Remem- bered at the Tyler Mall. Receiving credit through ROP and or earning money were the main rea- sons for getting and keeping a job. When asked why she got a job. Tammy Lochart burst out, For the money! What else? 4 Split-two wheels-one calls Farrell ' s employ- ee, senior Heidi Wagner ♦ Cleaning the Treasury popcorn machine. Chris Camacho gets caught by surprise 4 With Swiss Colony samples ready to serve. Jane Warkentien waits patiently tor the next customer Student Life 13

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a Treasury employee junior Bruce Wright won- ders if he needs BSAT skills for his job. Junior Tammy Lockhart completes a sale at Swiss Colony 12 Student Life

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I This Converse high top demonstrates school spirit with maroon and gold shoe laces. While other schools might have been into the Preppy look with leather Top Siders, most Arlington students were playing the game casually with a handtul of brands of tennis shoes such as Nike, Puma, and Vans; these came in all shapes and colors. Students chose tennis shoes be- cause of their comfort, look, and price. They fit my feet, explained Ron Tre- gellis, who wears his pair of Trax every- where he goes. Mike Thurman likes his Nikes because, You can wear them anywhere and not look out of place. Jana Weimer claims that they ' re more practical and says, It ' s better at flag practice to wear them than high heels. Jason Harris claims that the name Nike is what makes his shoes so great, but Steve Jones argues that his Adidas high tops are best because, I wear them. But mainly they were worn because brand tennis shoes were in ! The cost of tennis shoes around campus ranged from $7.95 for a pair of Trax to $45 for a pair of Adidas high tops. Almost everyone who wore ten- nis shoes picked a brand with a well- » Vans, which came in different colors and styles, quickly became a favorite among students. w Puma running shoes were popular all year long. AHS Steps Out In Style known name. It was an embarrass- ment to wear no name shoes. Most people paid from $20 to $35 for a pair of top brand shoes that would last. Students chose to skip lunch or stay home from the movies rather than to wear shoes without an accepted brand. I don ' t mind paying more for name brand tennis shoes because people look at the name more than the shoe, explained Shannon Patty; she owns both Vans and Nikes. Of course there were a handful of the old stand-by sandals, boots, and an assortment of leather shoes, but overall what determined the footwear fashion of the year was the peer pres- sure to wear the comfortable and ex- pensive tennis shoe. 14 Student Life