Excelsior Springs High School - Tiger Yearbook (Excelsior Springs, MO)

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Bill Murphy, senior, spends some time with seniors Shelly Flickinger and Becky Childs. All three worked at McDonald's. Another burrito is sold by Lori Painter, ju- nior. at El Taco Grande. Painter said she only worked during the summer months. Sacking groceries was just one of Mark Hurshman's jobs at Price Chopper. Other students worked at clothing stores and fast food restaurants. Putting out a fire downtown. Roy Gray, ju- nior. guides the spray of water from the pumper. Summer jobs | ] J

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They work hard for the money All work and no play can make for a very boring summer. But for many students there are many advantages to holding down a summer job. Most stu- dents agreed that having the extra money that a job provides was great as long as they could get off work long enough to enjoy spending some of it. Most of the working students had lit- tle difficulty in finding ways to spend the money they earned. Money was spent in a variety of ways from eating out and dating to buying gas and purchasing clothes. Many summer employees also found that they could keep their jobs when school began in the fall. Kevin Patton, senior, said his job at Price Chopper kept him busy 30-40 hours a week. Patton said he enjoyed his job because he liked meeting people and working with the public. Patton was also a member of the volunteer fire depart- ment. With the money he earned Patton said he was able to fix up his car, spend some on dates, and still manage to save some. Lori Painter, junior, started her job at El Taco Grande at the end of the year. She said she liked her job because she learned the value of bud- geting her time and getting along with others. Painter said that the job did not interfere with her school work, but she would have to quit for sports in the fall. Most students were able to handle their job schedules and homework loads. Teachers agreed that the extra strain a job placed on time and atten- tion to homework required careful consideration in order to keep them both in balance. Stocking supplies was just part of Senior Sheryl Davis’ job at Hardee's. Most stu- dents that worked felt their jobs did not Interfere with school. An added drop of catsup is put on a cheeseburger by Greg Pennington, senior. Many students had part-time jobs. 1Q| Summer jobs

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Students reflect on first year Freshmen Cyndi Hilliard and Michelle Merando work dilligently on their Algebra II assignment given to them by Mr. Griffin. by Kenneta Catron Many things that a freshman did as an eighth grader changed drastically. Many freshman students realized that every grade they make in high school will count on their records for college. Some even noticed that their friend- ships had developed into stronger relationships. “There is a lot more freedom now and my friends have become more ma- ture. Some of them more than others,” Rachel Rogers, fresman, said. Some freshmen felt beginning high school was so significant because for the first time they could make class choices looking forward to a future ca- reer in their chosen field. “Most of the things are still the same, but I really look forward to my Todd Reuscher tries to think of the answer to a question on his homework assignment. Many freshmen found such homework to be a great hassle. 1 21 Freshman Year sophomore year so I can take typing to start my secretarial career,” Patricia Russell, freshman, said. “I think that the teachers treat you like you’re older. I really like it,” Scott Martin, freshman, said. “It’s easier because you are given more freedom, and 1 think there is a great faculty at East,” Paul Diibon, freshman, said. Several seniors were asked what they remembered most about their first year at East. “There were many more things to get involved in,” Chris Hurt, senior, stated. “Gym class and the teachers,” Brett Craven, senior, said. Jill Huey, senior, said she remembered the freedom and the activities she was involved in. Shelly Hartman looks to the sky for the aerial tennis birdie. Every year freshmen seem to find gym to be a highlight of their day. The freshman class made quite a bit of money this year by selling hats, popcorn, and working concessions at the football games. Jeff Server works on selling the hats.