Greenville High School - Hi Life Yearbook (Greenville, MI)

Page 14 text:

A lot of students are employed by local fast-food restaurants. The hours can gel long, but you get to work with friends. Senior Dan Lafayette spends spare hours working in the new school store. I« Some students chose to work at school. Kurt Cantrell spent some of his senior year helping out in the cafeteria. One benefit of a fast-food job is the experience of working with the public, which will be helpful in later employment. 10 — WORKING LIFE

Page 13 text:

11 A K 1 'riiViii wimi i After being elected to represen 1 (he student body, Homecoming Queen Beth Van Hoose and King Craig AveriJi greet the crowd during halftime festivities. Senior fullback Tom Ha I lock rushes for the Jacket’s second touchdown against the Bay City Handy Wildcats. This score clinched the Homecoming game or the Jackets with the final score 0 14-6. Tom Hallock rushed or a total of 72 yards. The rush of the week’s activities reached its peak at the game. At the dance immediately following, students relaxed and relished in the excitement 0 Homecoming 1986. “Buckwheat says Seniors are ‘O-TAY’!” Senior Class members immitate “Spanky and the Gang as the first place float is presented before the Homecoming crowd. HOMECOMING — 9

Page 15 text:

LIFE IN THE FAST °°LANE High school students always seem to need extra cash. That possibly is the reason many of them take part-time jobs before, during, and after school. Co-op jobs are a popular method of attaining work. Vocational director John Gates and coordinator Jim Humble try to place students in the field of their interests. “Co-op made it a lot easier to find my job,” stated Lisa Greenhoe, an employee at United Memorial Hospital. The co-op program isn’t for everyone. Many ambitious students “pound the pavement” in search of employment. Most successes are found in one of the many fast food franchises. “I needed a job so 1 started look-ing. I finally got one at ‘Dominos Pizza’,” says Kathy Beck. The less popular jobs also need to be filled. Most of the time, household chores do not earn the extra cash for students. Unpopular, but often required, behind closed curtains, many students can be found Seniors Allen Demorest and Nanci Blackledge prepare an order for a customer at a local McDonalds restaurant. doing dishes, the laundry, and even making beds. “I have to clean every night but sometimes my Mom helps,” remarked Alicia Howard. Students also volunteer to work for teachers or office personnel. Many times throughout the day, one of Mrs. Neitzel’s VOP students can be found helping a teacher with their work. Their only reward is the experience they obtain. The counseling, athletic, and main offices employ students also. These students volunteer time from Study Hall to help the secretaries. “They do a lot of the busy work that frees us up to help others. They’re worth their weight in gold,” according to Diane Muns, Counseling Office secretary. There are many rewards to working. Money, experience, and even a break from habitual home routines are some of the most important agree many students. Minimum wage pay and long hours characterize many jobs, especially those in the fast food restaurants. Whatever the reason students take jobs, they have pride in their work. A smiling face or a helpful hand is easily found in the young world of work. Fast food establishments provide multiple employment opportunities for those who seek them. Getting to school WORKING LIFE —11