Jefferson High School - Alexian Yearbook (Alexandria, MN)

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The Color Of Money Working for the GREEN of it Brandt Johnson sets up the camera for a 7 12 news update. Sweeping is just one of the many tasks of the job Steve Slavik enjoys at Wendy's Restaurant. Kathy Emter stocks the shelves at Pamida for the Halloween costume rush.

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Todd Erikson realizes that getting up is easier than getting down. For Jay Iverson learning involved bringing his outboard motor to small engines class for servicing. What is Craig Hohn doing in the ladies' jewelry department? Looks like the excitement of the Home- coming dance finally got to Dave Loucks as he rolled up his tie and let loose to the music. CO a o m m The clock reads 3:04. The last an- nouncements come over the inter- com. Books shut, papers rustle, and the classroom leans towards the door. In just one minute, the stu- dents will storm the halls and attack their lockers. Soon, the parking lot and Jefferson Street will be jammed bumper to bumper with students hurrying off. Although the parking lot is almost empty and the halls noiseless, the students are not life- less. They may be in school for sports, club meetings, or maybe even detention. Others are busy getting ready for work or just at home relaxing. 13

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Almost half of the students at Jefferson have after school jobs. Mary Nolting works at Mcdonald’s. CO H Mexican food is one of Steve Karger's spe- C i—i cials at Taco John’s. m Summer time is an opportunity for high school students to earn extra money. Erik 2 —1 Karlstad works in a booth at the fair. r nn Dave Roers has the responsibility for setting the audio levels for news broadcasting at KCMT. m Around half of the almost 1000 students at Jefferson worked after school, on weekends, or during the summer. These jobs allowed students to make money for college, for a car, or just to spend. They also permitted them to gain experience and an opportunity to meet people. Although many enjoyed the income, very few intended to make a career out of the job they held. Certainly there were frustrations having a job dur- ing the school year. For some it eliminated the opportunity to participate in athletics and other school activities. For some students a job’became priority over school and grades, while for others it interferred with time needed for recreation and a social life. But for half of the Jefferson students, the advan- tages still outweighed any disadvantages.