High School of Commerce - Caduceus Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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LEFT: A bouquet of balloons and a cheery song are provided for any occasion by Tami Desrosiers when she is not studying. BELOW: Katherine Vautrain makes “dough” dur- ing her evenings and weekends at Showbiz Pizza. Creating the pizza of your dreams are Cherylann St. John, Patricia Tart and Lisa Gaitor. Student Life 44

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MOONLIGHTING “It’s financially necessary for a student to find work as soon as he’s sixteen.” 3] oday, many Commerce stu- =f—| dents take on a much great- er task than just keeping up their grades. This additional undertaking is called ‘‘moonlighting,’’ the hold- ing of asecond job along with one’s main job, and it isn’t the easiest thing to do! Moonlighting means juggling the time between school and work, with very little room left for the social amenities that enhance adolescence. It means trying to get your homework done before you leave for work, or staying up until all hours to burn the proverbial midnight oil. Some ambitious students heap so much added responsibility upon themselves, it is difficult to understand their reasoning. But for many, employment represents one more step out the school door into the adult world. It allows a gradual building up of independence which will soon enough become a nine-to-five way of life. For others like Darlene Lopardo, working becomes a means of meeting new people. Since employment leaves little time in the day to socialize, best friends are often nurtured at work instead of in the classroom. But in the words of Cheryl Mersincavage, ‘’The abso- lutely best reason to work is money. Money ... money . . . mon- chase of sublime frivolity — the latest fashions. But other reasons prevail. “| have to pay the insurance on my truck,’’ quips Vicki Sisco pragmatically, as Tami Desrosiers adds, ‘’What money | make is being put aside for college.”’ Many familiar Commerce faces may be seen behind the counters at McDonalds, Burger King, favorite clothing stores, or even be- neath a bunch of colorful balloons. These students will not be working at these places the rest of their lives, but for now moon- lighting is serving a definite purpose — whatever that purpose may be. by Michele Stasiak Norma Colon puts her secretarial skills to work at the Springfield Public School Department's central 40 Student Life ; office.

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ABOVE: The ravenous crowds begin to gather in the cafeteria as the feasting begins. RIGHT: Lucy Rosario takes time out during her lunch to help Marily Rivera with her homework. 42 Student Life RIGHT: Lunchtime seems to provide Inabel Pa- gan with food for the mind as well as the body.