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

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 t Junior Aimee Ventress is taken by surprise while making a pizza at Pizza Hut w Clearing tables is just one of the many responsibil- ities junior Angie Clark faces every day at Wood River Bonanza Bagging groceries s one of junior Shawn McGuire's duties as a courtesy clerk at Schnuks. t Working at the McDonalds drive-through win- dow. junior Shawn Welch recognizes someone she knows.

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Cuddling with her cat, freshman Denise Fisher ex- presses her love for pets. Shooting the hoops, junior Ed Ingram (above) and fresh- man Julie Gibbons enjoy practicing basketball on the weekend, while sophomore Jennifer Yancey (left) steals some shut eye. Many CM students use the weekend to catch up on lost sleep. Biking and skateboarding are two favorite pasttimes of freshmen Brian Koolash and Chris Depping. Juniors Dee Krisloff and Lee Ann Roper enjoy looking for guys on the weekend. Student Life

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Teens Enter Workforce Whether to work or not is a big decision many high school students must face today. It does not take long for most teens to real- ize that clothes, cars, and dates cost money. A job seems like the only possibilty to pay for these teenage needs. There are many advantages to holding a part-time job. “It gives me a chance to earn money instead of having to ask my mom,” remarks junior Jennifer Howard. The extra money is not the only good point to having a job. It also provides exper- ience useful in later life. Having a job teach- es one to be responsible, to show up on time, and to follow boss’s orders. Working can also train one for a career later in life. Some teens manage to save part of their paychecks. In this way, they can help out their parents with the rising cost of a college education. “After graduation, it is time to take on our own responsibilities, and if you do not plan ahead to save for college, you will have to depend on your parents,” says senior Gina Rhodes. Having a job does have its drawbacks. The steady paycheck that comes with a job is nice, but it also places much responsibility on a teenager. Many teens do not realize what a big step entering the labor force is. It often means they may have to buy work clothes, a car, gas, and pay their own insur- ance. Teens with jobs often find that work takes up all of their spare time. Long hours at work are also often the cause of low grades and tired students. For some students the pros of having a job outweigh the cons. Says junior Michelle Godar, “My job has taught me to be more responsible and to manage my time. I’ve found it is possible to work and still have time for everything else.” Laura Subick 4 Junior Lori Bradley makes change for a twenty at All new K Mart employees start at the cash register. Taco Bell. Here senior Darren Lamere fills out a void card. Student Life