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

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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

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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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CM Teachers Say It With Style “You look maahvelous,” croons Billy Cry- stal over the airwaves. As Mr. Johnson would say, “You can bet the farm” that CM teachers have many famous sayings of their own. The bell rings and class begins. The student begins to wonder just what he is in for. There is no need to despair, however. Listening to lectures at CM is never boring because of one simple reason: CM teachers are well-known for their use of certain phrases. For years, the teachers at CM have been using these unique and interesting sayings while lecturing to their students. These teachers have many opportunities to use their famous phrases every day. If one would take a moment to listen to his teach- ers carefully, he could easily pick out the personalized quotes that teachers use to en- hance their lessons and give the students an opportunity to understand better. While preparing his class for a test, Mr. Jackson could be heard saying, “So your next key word is ” He can also be caught stating his famous quote, “History is a mystery ' If by some chance Mrs. Whit- field's class gets a bit out of control, she would probably ask her “dear hearts” in the classroom to kindly settle down. Mrs. Fried- line wants to make sure that her students understand her lessons; as a result, the ques- tion “Does that make sense?” has become a famous saying. Mr. George s students know that he cares when they hear, “’cause I give a hang.” Mr. Sutton's students say that he occassionally will ask of his students, “Do I have to yell at you?” Those students hope that they get the answer to this question correct. Mrs. McKinney tends to be agree- able when she holds a conversation. She can often be heard reassuring someone that they are “right about that.” These saying are just a few of those that teachers use. Undoubted- ly, many teachers quotes remain undisco- vered. So, the next time a CM teacher is teach- ing, if one pays close attention, he might hear one of these famous quotes. But, as Mr. Considine might say, be sure to remain “on task.” Michele Barach Taking lime out to help a student is an important part of a teacher's job. as Mr. Weisemann shows here with freshman Amy Lindsay.