Danville High School - Medley Yearbook (Danville, IL)

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THE HIGH COST OF LIVING Mom, can I have five dollars to go to the movies tonight?’ “You need more money? I just gave you ten dollars yesterday. Do you think money grows on trees?’ There were always more places to spend money than places to find it. Money was a constant problem for most students. “I spend most of my money at the mall. When I need a few dollars I beg my parents for it!” said junior Rhonda Hardy. Finding the right jewelry to go with their outfits takes quite a bit of shopping skill on the parts of Senior Lynda Bradley and junior Julie Autor. (Photo by M. Grygiel) Enjoying a snack from the Dairy Queen is Senior Kim Smith. Students spend a lot of money on food at various restaurants. (Photo by J. Grygiel) If students didn’t have a job they more than likely turned to their parents to supply some income. “My parents give me money to spend on my girlfriend and cars, said junior Kevin Brown. Jobs were an important part of many students lives. No matter how tedious the work, the money was well worth the effort. “I work as a waitress at Colonial Parkway to earn some extra money,’ said sophomore Amanda Pearson. Besides movies, restaurants, cars, and dates there were other spending priorities. “I spend a lot of money on travel. For small things I use the money I get from babysitting,” said Senior Loren Wulfsohn. No matter how students acquired their spending money they always complained that it was never enough. There were always more places to spend it than places to get it. by Susan Cunningham 22 SPENDING MONEY

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THOSE AFTERNOON ADDICTIONS | Out of all the popular magazines there are, sophomore Teresa Nimrick picks up I a soap opera one to read all about her favorite actors and actresses. (Photo by | B. Wright) Students marveled at some of the conflicts their favorite soap opera stars were put in. Some agreed with them, but others didn’t. Whatever situation occurred, students were often found rooting for those two special people on their favorite soap opera. “My favorite couple on Days Of Our Lives is Patch and Kayla. They aren’t officially a couple yet, but I’m sure they will be soon. They’re so alike in their attitudes. They really deserve each other,” said junior Don Archer. Some students chose certain couples as their favorite even if they disliked some of their characteristics. “My favorite couple is Tad and Hillary on All My Children. Hillary is really nice, but Tad is such a jerk. I still think they’re cute. Whenever Tad does something wrong, he always begs,” said sophomore Michelle Lutrell. Fellow classmates pre- ferred other couples just because they weren’t hassled by the ordinary problems of soap operas. “I like Holly and Robert on General Hospital because everyone is not out to break them up,” said Senior Amy Kamplain. Whether or not students wanted to like these characters, many did and soon many more became addicted to soaps, by Kelly Miller Love, power, and greed are the ingredients that make up a good soap opera. Sophomore Bobbi Hall catches up on these juicy details in a soap magazine. (Photo by B. Wright) ADDICTIONS 21

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Petty cash seems to burn a hole in a teenager's pocket. Junior Mike Hance looks through the items for sale at the Septemberfest. (Photo by J. Grygiel) A big fluffy teddy bear is what sophomore Julie Pickett is spending her money on. (Photo by J. Grygiel) Music is another big part of a teenager’s life. Sophomore Doug Mohr looks through the cassette tapes to find the one of his favorite group. (Photo by M. Grygiel) SPENDING MONEY 23