Elkhart Memorial High School - Monolith Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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EMPLOYMENT | : Making their way Jobs fill diverse needs The final bell rings at 3:10 every afternoon, and 1,700 students battle their way out of EMHS for an evening or weekend of freedom. What do these hours hold in store for them? Will they go home, to the movies, or to a game? Barb Baugher will report to work at the Elkhart YMCA. “I've been on staff in the Youth Department for six months, and | really like all the kids there. Working in the Nautilus room is my favorite part of the job, though. | do a lot of clean- ing and filing, but it gives me the chance to lift weights on my own and meet some in- teresting business people.”’ Nearly half of Memorial's student body held jobs over the summer; most of them con- tinued to work through the school year. Money for cars and for college was the main reason that many students gave for working, while the op- portunity to meet new people was also a definite bonus. Working part time can have other benefits also, as sophomore Sam Wu accounts. He was selected as Ponderosa’s “Employee of the Month’’ for July, 1985. “You are evaluated by other employees and the manager on how well you get along with people and how well you do your job,’’ said Sam. Many students maintained that holding a job pertaining to their interests or career goals has benefited them. Junior Shari Pietsch is glad that she became a Candy Striper at Elkhart General Hospital because it helped her reevaluate her plans to become a nurse. “I’ve realized that it’s just not for me. But as part of my job I've been involved in the hospital's public relations—and now | think that my interests for the future lie more in that field,’’ said Shari. Percentaqe of students who have worked '85-'86 In retail sales = oz Landscaping and detassling SS 158 Other (industrial, maintenance, etc.) eer rae With children — re With food (restaurant and grocery) —— —— | Heather Martin assists Christiana Creek Country Club members by cleaning the carts and retrieving stray golf balls. 327 Part of Barb Baugher’s job at the Elkhart YMCA is to demonstrate the proper technique on the Nautilus weight machines.

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Bobby Alley zips along Lake Tip- pecanoe on a Hydra-slide while visiting his grandfather at his lake cottage. Claire Hartman, Michelle Reames, Laurie Harris, and Kristin Reames enjoy a day on Fish Lake over Memorial Day weekend. KNX ‘ Ok RQ SY ROO MQ [11 it m E E E Vacationing with her family in MHS students Sharon Padgett, | Europe, Jill Reedy strikes a pose Jodi Bonamarte, Robin Gibson and beneath a statue of a lion in other members of ‘‘The West Side Venice, Italy. Story”’ cast rehearse for the play. = E ili E

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By ending each class with a poem and a hug, dance instructor Emily Marshall lends a warm and friendly air to the learning experience. i] i Chas Taylor sweeps grass from a Busing, dishwashing, and hosting E drainage area as one of his sum- are the only duties sophomore mer duties at a local country club. Sam Wu can perform at Ponderosa because of his age. 19 E LT ey