Civic Memorial High School - Spectator Yearbook (Bethalto, IL)

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Help wanted: Taka Uti job and iove, (t Is the labor force ready for teenagers? C.M. students seem to think it is. Clubs and sports are not the only extracurri- cular activities anymore. Students still love to have fun, but a work before play attitude gives them money and the free- dom associated with a new income. Due to the increasing costs of having fun and the decreasing funds from the pockets of parents, many students feel that a job is necessary. Upperclassmen are also finding that owning a car can pose many financial problems. Others, however, just like to spend mon- ey. “Do you think that I can possibly get all the clothes I need on my parent’s budget? asks senior Monica Eaker. Although spending money is nice, a job is often a necessity for the future. With financial aid going down and the price of a college education going up, conscientious students are saving their hard-earned mon- ey. I want to go to college, so I need the money a job provides me. There's no other way around it, remarks junior Jeff Ed- miaston about his job at the Alton McDon- ald’s. Fast-food restaurants and department stores are the places most teenagers work. Still, there are a few unusual jobs that are held by students. Senior Lea Dreon works at a day care center which, she says, helps me since I want to be a teacher, and I will be able to say that I’ve worked with kids.” Despite the increasing number of stu- dents with jobs, the issue of whether or not students should have a job is still contro- versial. Because of the sometimes exces- sive demands of bosses, students often put their jobs ahead of their academics. Lower grades and tired students are often the re- sults. On the other hand, many students see their jobs as a way to adapt to the real world.” The pros and cons continue for- ever, and the decision is ultimately up to the individual. No matter which way a per- son views the issue, students in the work world has become a reality. Library workers volunteer their time to provide the school with a service. They are Jackie Dorris, Debra Johnson, Alike Lamere, Tammy Basden. Brian Hen- dricks. Stephanie Basden, Lonnie Sivia, and Michelle Coder. The workers are supervised by library secre- tary Becky Wrischnick and librarian Lucille Steven- son. Jobs Service Upon a visit to Target in Alton, it is hard to miss senior Dawn Howes working at the jewelry counter at the front of the store. Here, she shows a customer the latest styles of Jordachc watches.

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This trio of senior students show popular hair styles: Craig Bost, hair which stands up on top and cut over the ear; Gabe Solomon, a banana clip; and Gina Kalika.a bob” hair cut all one length. Turtlenecks under sweatshirts were a popular, and warm winter fashion. Linette Ross's teddy bear sweatshirt was a best-seller. With her is Callie Trimm who wears a sweater over her turtleneck. Smiling at the camera. Sophomore Carie Michols displays some of this year’s most popular necklaces among the females, an add-a-bead. a gold chain, and a heart pendant. Top ToSc . . % If the shoe fits wear it (only if it is fashionable though). These are some of the most popular shoes: flats, hightop and Reebok tennis shoes, boat shoes, and boots. Slanguage! What exactly is ’slan- guage’? It is the language or infor- mal vocabulary particular to a cer- tain group, in this case CM stu- dents. Slang originates in the student body. Someone will say something and others will think it sounds awesome so they start saying it. Before long everyone is say- ing it, and no one knows who said it first. This years’ CM slanguage includes such phrases as Get a life! , I’m scared of you!”, and Oh sure! Many students also use the expressions “Chill Out!’’, Home- boy , Homegirl , and Buckethead.” Stacy Wilcox

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During her summer vacation, junior Ronna Schneider, along with some other students, helped special needs children at Simpson Center. Here, she pastes project together for a student. At her usual location during lunch hour, the D.E. store, senior Lori Hamby smiles to greet some ap- proaching customers. Lori is one in more than fifty students participating in the CM cooperative educa- tion program. Her job is to sell school supplies. PE uniforms, and workbooks to students. Keeping a watchful eye on the crowd at a basketball game are junior Brad Myers and senior Lonnie Sivia. The two have selected law enforcement as a career and are part of a junior police voluntary program, assisting the Bethalto Police Department in various ways. Ice Cream Factory may not carry 31 flavors but it does have junior Rhonda Martin's cheerful way of waiting on customers. Here, Rhonda prepares a hand-dipped ice cream cone for the photographer. ju Jobs ■ Service m TT