Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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Substitute Parents Step In Traditional Household Work Performed With Students Who Lead Double Lives In today ' s world, teenagers are starting to get an earlier start at keeping up a house and family. More and more families need to have both mom and dad working to keep up with rising prices. This predicament has left many teenagers holding down the fort. This isn ' t unusual though. Back in the fifties and early sixties it would be considered wrong for the wife to work. But today it is considered normal and necessary. Sophomore Chris O’Halloran ' s mother works and he was left to watch his little sister. As for cleaning and cooking, I leave that up to my sister, he said. Younger brothers and sisters can sometimes help or just get in the way. Sophomore Annette Flores sometimes had this problem with her little brother Danny. Sometimes he ' ll help me but he usually just has his friends over to make the mess,” Annette said. Arguments among siblings are quite common. Annette ' s brother could get pesty at times she said, and ... he doesn ' t always listen to me. He has tried to lock me out of the house a few times. We argue over when the TV or the radio can be on. Little things like that, Annette continued. Watching little brothers and sisters can prove to be a problem on weekends. Sometimes the term, replacing mom and dad ends with taking little brother or sister with when going out. I ' ve taken my little brother to movies with me but sometimes I end up staying home to watch him, Annette said. Sometimes I can ' t go out and it bugs me, but other than that it ' s okay,” said Annette. Dryer Duty. Junior Debbie Dash helps out around the house by doing the laundry and removing it from the dryer to fold. 18 — ★ — Taking Place of Ma and Pa

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Practice Makes Perfect. Junior Lee Berry practices on junior Carolyn Hayes for her future occupation as a cosmo- tologist. Flattery Instills Confidence Much Time, Effort, and Money Spent On Primping to Catch the Attention of Others Primping often represents the technique teen- agers use to look their best for everyday life. Many people have their own meaning, according to their own lifestyle. It takes me about one hour and a half to get ready for school, said senior Robin Fetters. But it takes me a half an hour in the shower just to wake up. Every girl ' s life revolves around her looks, not only through other ' s eyes but through her eyes too. I feel my nail color must match my outfit and so should my earrings,” said sophomore Theresa Redar. I paint my nails every night before I go to bed,” said senior Robin Fetters. In the summer, I also paint my toenails.” Hair is another subject all of its own. Some girls take hours to wash, dry, and curl their hair, and others just take ten minutes to wash and air dry. If I have time, I wash my hair in the afternoon and sit with curlers in my hair for about three hours,” said sophomore Theresa Redar. So whether it is hair, face, fingernails or toe- nails, most young ladies are finicky about their appearance. All the time, energy, and money that goes into their appearance is worth it when they get a nod of approval. It really makes me feel great when someone compliments me on my clothes or my hair,” said senior Shelly Smith. It makes me look at the day with a whole new attitude. Eye Examination. Between classes juniot Kelly Dunning applies mascara to her eyelashes in front of the washroom mirror. Primping — ★ — 17

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Window Wiz. Junior Darla Anderson proves that some people still do windows as she cleans and shines her home ' s windows. Gourmet Chef. Senior Brian Jerome sometimes resorts to frozen pizzas when he is responsible for making his own dinner. Clean Up Time. Senior Sue Grubach does her share around the house by straightening up the bedroom and making beds. Smart Shopper. Junior Mary Meny demonstrates her ability to balance a budget by selecting and weighing produce to buy. Taking Place ot Ma and Pa— ★ 19