Catholic Boys High School - Rocket Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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fter the last bell of the day the work was not done. Many students had jobs after school and on weekends. Businesses frequently called the school and asked for the applications of fine young students. Most of the jobs required them to serve the customer in one way or another, achieving the all-important goal of customer satisfaction. Stu- dents waited on tables, took orders at fast food restaurants and ice cream shops, carried groceries, cleaned clothes, and, worst of all, cleaned up the messes that customers are prone to make. But what happened when the customer was not satisfied? Tim Richardson said, It's not my fault. I didn't work yesterday. A few had unusual jobs. Steve Skretkowicz was a valued employee at Stanley Jewelers as a gemologist in North Little Rock. He refitted rings, set diamonds, and repaired jewelry. Nick Richardson and Steve Purvis had fun cleaning the school over the summer. Brock Patterson was bored over the summer so he and Keith Caldarera Knocked around kids at Coach Davis' Rocket camp. Joe Riviere was a fireman for the Sylvan Hills Volunteer Fire De- partment, he was also an ambulance worker. Benard Sulliban gets paid for setting up sailboat races but he said, It's not a real job. But why work? Mike Balenko said, To keep that piece of junk car running and to have a half decent social life. I also pay for world wide travels. Shawn Smith works, To get money to buy things and to pay for my wrecks. Those who work not only offer a service to the businesses of Little Rock, they also give the city a glance at what Catholic High students are really like. The Catholic High Construction Crew of The Other Center Cinema 13: Bill Rand, Matt Stone, Matt Chandler, Jase Ammons, Jody Lensing, Steve Carlisle and not pictured, Steve Glenn. Jobs 17

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Lady, don't tell me your car is in the back of the parking lot! Sam Walls is a courtesty clerk at the Safeway on Kavanaugh. bs 16 I0 This can't be Spencer May! He is taking The Country's Best Yogurt from a metal cow. He works at the TCBY on Kavanaugh. I..-.W 5' A S... 'Q-v-ff' 1. f 'nanny-rf Don't ask! I only serve it! I Don't cook it! Tim Richardson works at Parkway Village Retire- ment Home as a waiter. Sorry, Lady, we lost your clothes. David Shenker works at the Oak Forest Cleaners.

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L t ,,, leeping comfy and cozy under the covers, it appears that the slum beting beauty with the short haircut will once again enact the summer ritual of sleeping till-noon, but suddenly the clamor of the alarm, matched only by the ringing in afore- mentioned slumberer's head, ani- mates the heap of blankets. A spidery hand stretches forth to silence the blaring klaxon. Then, in sudden swiftness, the bundle is thrown aside, and, as a chick emerging from its shell, the bedraggled one awakens from hibernation. Through narrow slits, the recently awakened peers stu- pidly at the clock. The slits burst open in the realization that it is 8:15 Mon- day morning, September the Hfth. A scene familiar to all. The first day is a shock to most, a trivial nuisance to most, a shock to others, or an event to be celebrated by few. For the freshmen, the first day was both fun and confusing. Opening as- sembly was a chance for them to un- wind and laugh at their own nervous- ness. The band, with freshmen rein- forcements, performed, and the fresh- men were treated to a skit especially in their honor. Several freshmen were called down to participate in the games while the others watched the seniors make fools of themselves, . .,., ,yg . s Q . said a freshman who wishes to remain anonymous for his own protection. The first few days were not all fun and games. Freshmen were surprised at having homework. Most were con- fused by their schedules and had trou- ble getting to class on time. Despite hallway density and other problems, most freshmen enjoyed their first days. As Nick Castleberry put it, I like Catholic High. Upperclassmen felt more at ease. Said sophomore Dawson Irvin, We have already passed our initiation. Juniors and seniors found their first few days exciting. It is the first page of the last chapter of high school, said senior Bart Baskette. Can you be- lieve someone actually said that? Despite the heat, changes in sched- ule, and the usual placement of lock- ers on the floor opposite of one's classes, the transition from summer to school went smoothly. Several stu- dents were actually pleased to return to school and catch up on their friends activities. It's not school, just the classes, said sophomore Ed Peng. The most eloquent statement con- cerning the first day of school comes from junior Rick Martin, The only thing I hate worse than the first day of school is the last day of summer. SM. Virgil Gumbo finds a friend. Michael Boyd has finally found someone to play with. 18 'First Day Is this how it's done, Father? Paul Malloy, Steve Pachuco, and Clay Stewart experience Catholic High.