Granite City High School - Warrior Yearbook (Granite City, IL)

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DO ' S AND DON ' TS 1. DON ' T plunge into a program all at once. Ease into it or it will cause more problems than it solves. 2. DON ' T limit fitness to just the gym, exercise room or track field. 3. DON ' T think it takes a big fortune to start a program. Many exercises can be done without any equipment at all. 4. DON ' T expect immediate results. A good program pays off over a long period of time. 5. DON ' T start a program unless you are really sold on it. A good effort must be made before any results are seen. 1. DO try to get your family or friends to par- ticipate with your. The time and effort will seem minimal if you are with someone else. 2. DO make sure you are sufficently fit to start a program. Check with your doctor. 3. DO stick with it. 4. DO have patience. 5. DO realize that fitness is an all-day effort. Learn to sit correctly, to lift items correctly, and to stand properly. PHYSICAL FITNESS 17 1. Dawn Roth, Laura Jenness, Kathi Tietloff, Kelly Ault and Chris Kessler gorge on a few pizzas. 2. Mike Sikora, Jim Gibson, Ed Cowley and Danny McGowan relax with some pizza after a tough soccer game. 3. Mr. Ullman stays trim with a healthy lunch. 4. Chris Peterson tones her body by pushing weights. 5. Dana Wood and Gina Graham sneak in a few cookies.

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As we entered the 80 ' s, many Americans began to worry about their health. Many turned off the television and hit the out- doors, others simply quit eating those mid- night snacks. America had begun its full swing into physical fitness. Health spas containing saunas and body- building equipment began to prosper. Aerobic classes began to swell with people of all ages. Across the country, Richard Simmons soon became a common house- hold word. People pulled on their sneak- ers and started to bike or walk to their destinations. Jogging became a fad. Americans were obsessed with the idea of running. Many wore the stylish headband and sweatbands as they jogged with a group of people or executed it on their own. As people began to pull the tape mea- sure around their waists, they turned to better eating habits. Salads were substitut- ed for the fast-food hamburger, while yo- gurt and granola grew in demand. People began to take a long look at themselves in the mirror and decided their diet and health were their number one priorities. It was a decade loaded with new ideas, new fashions and new health. by Lori Forrest 16 PHYSICAL FITNESS

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O B S Help Wanted! That was a sign easily found throughout the summer months. Some businesses were looking for part-time help, while others requested full-time employ- ees. After filling out the application, questions often ranged from How much is the pay? to How long are the hours? When the school term had ended for the summer, many students began to work at their place of employ- ment. Other students took the summer as rest and relax- ation time. Getting up early to open up or working until midnight to close-up was never experienced by the sum- mer ' s unemployed. Summer jobs varied greatly. Many were employed at a fast-food restaurant, while others were taking in the sun on lifeguard duty. Park jobs were often filled by high school students by umping a ball game or mowing the grass. Summer jobs often had there ups and downs. Fun was involved in the work, but chaos is stirred in also. When asked about the ice cream business, Dana Wood replied, People tell you it ' s to go after you have made it up. Future careers are often taken into consideration in the search for a summer job. Secretarial jobs were filled by students majoring in business. Becky Jackson com- mented, I received a lot of experience from my job. The pay wasn ' t bad either. After the summer was over, many students quit their jobs in preparation for the school year. Others some- times held on to their job as long as possible. Working for a boss was a rewarding experience. It prepared a stu- dent for the business-world after graduation. by Lori Forrest 18 SUMMER JOBS i