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

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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

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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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Wmkmd p wA Mcuk juit fot, tt fm of (t Freshman Philip Johnson dreams of the future at Bethalto’s ever popular Video Mania. Back to the Future, Beverly Hills Cop, and Rambo were some of this year’s top rentals among students. Beeeeeeeeeeeeeep. The shrill tone of Civic Memorial’s con- temporary school bell sounds once again on a Friday’s 2:45 P.M. This signifies not only the end of another week, but an entrance into an- other frame of mind — another dimen- sion (yeah, that’s it) — a dimension not only of sight and sound, but of mindless hysteria. This is a dimension where ways of having fun end only with the imagination. Next stop: The Weekend Zone . . . When the hallowed halls of Civic Me- morial fade into temporary oblivion, the thought of having two days off becomes a reality. Contrary to the beliefs of some teachers, there is a life outside of school. What do the students do in this environment? The answers to this are as different as the students themselves. We spend a lot of time practicing and working up new songs,” says Sen- ior Brian Neunaber about the C.M.- based rock band in which he plays the electric guitar. His band was one of many that played at teen dances at the Knights of Columbus hall in Bethalto. McDonald’s, the bowling alley, and the newly-built Taco Bell are always popu- lar hangouts for different groups of C.M. students. Beyond the cultural hubbub that is the metropolis of Bethalto, there are various other places to go on the week- ends. In the nearby and rapidly growing Beltline area, shopping and eating places abound. Across the river, St. Louis Centre and (Jnion Station are high- lights of action in the newly-renovated downtown area. Movies continue to be a popular weekend activity, especially for dating. The hot item this year seems to be watching the box office blockbusters through the tremendously popular VCR. “I can see the movies that I want at my convenience , and the weekends give me a chance to catch up on all my soaps that I have taped,” says Senior Missy Barker about one of her favorite activities. Whatever students choose to do with their weekends, it is generally agreed that they are a time to do what one pleases. For some, weekends are busy times of tight schedules and a rush of fun. Others may prefer just to relax and take it easy. One thing, however, is cer- tain: They are almost always too short. Brian Keefe Weekending All school and no weekend make senior Ryan Kutter a very tired boy. After a busy week at school, noth- ing is more refreshing than a good nap.