Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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The part-time experience STARTLED BY THE CAMERA, senior Suzette Elberfeld rushes to fill the fast-food orders at McDonald’s. T he hot smell of bubbling oil and crisp French fries filled the air when the timing buzzer went off, sending senior Julie Lamers rushing over to rescue the golden-brown potatoes from their boiling bath. “I used to love to go to McDon¬ ald’s to eat, but now, since I work there, I can’t stand the food. The smell just gets to you until you are sick of it,” explained Lamers. Julie was one of many students who worked at a part-time job after school. As soon as the final bell rang, many students jumped into their cars and raced off to their respective jobs, ready to earn money that was spent on everything from clothes, to concerts, to college. Not only did they earn money, but they also earned responsibility and independence. Students learned the JUNIOR BETH HUGHES rings up an order in the Drive-Thru at McDonald’s. “WELCOME TO WENDY’S!” Junior Lisa Teichmann greets customers with a friendly smile. value of a dollar and that ‘‘earning a living” is not all fun and games. ‘‘At first the job is great. There’s excitement, independence, and the money starts pouring in. But, after a while, boredom sets in, excitement turns to routine, being independent is more of a nuisance, and the only thing that keeps you going is the money,” said senior Teresa Belcher. The biggest complaint of parents and teachers was that a part-time job cut down on valuable study time. Contrary to this belief, however, most students found that their jobs did not interfere with their school work. Unfortunately, some found that the burden of a job proved to be too much to handle. ‘‘I went off the work schedule because my grades started dropping, and I ended up never going back,” stated senior Nancy Toledo. Adjustments had to be made concerning weekend plans. Many times a concert or a party had to be forsaken for an evening selling shoes or behind the counter of a fast-food store. ‘‘I can’t tonight, I have to work,” was a refrain that one heard quite frequently from working students. The sacrifice was well-worth it, however, when events such as Senior Skip Weekend and the Ring Dance or Prom rolled around. The ‘‘working class” smiled smugly as their fellow students complained about lack of money. Concerts and cars were no problem either, as the students spent their hard-earned money on luxuries that their peers could not always afford. Part-time Jobs 21

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SWEEPING UP THE PARK¬ ING LOT is one of senior Scott Seymour’s daily chores at Burger King. “IT’S A SIZE 13!” Senior Debbie Strickland helps senior Donald Guthrie buy a pair of shoes at Kinney’s Shoe Store. SENIOR KIM EARLS shows a customer the latest in jackets at D J’s in Coliseum Mall where she works part-time. “SMILE! LOOK AT THE TEDDY!” The Easter Bunny’s helper, senior Lee-Ann Smith, tries to get a smile out of a reluctant visitor.

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ICT provides F or some of our students, school meant “preparing for leadership in the World of Work.’’ Those students were enrolled in Industrial Cooperative Training, a part-time supervised training program that provided on-the-job experiences and related technical instruction. ICT students pursued the regular course requirements for graduation, but also gained experience through the cooperative efforts of business, indus¬ trial and professional establishments. Those enrolled in ICT were at least 16-years-old, a junior or senior, and able to work three hours daily. They received one credit for the classroom instruction and one credit for on-the-job experience. With an average of 40 students enrolled, the average total earnings per year of ICT students was $51,000. “ICT is beneficial to all students in learning things that will last a lifetime,” said junior Wendy Nayadley. Students were employed in diverse areas, including horticulture, cosme- LEARNING ON THE JOB, junior Bobby Whitehouse changes tires as part of his job for Tread Quarters. ENROLL NOW IN ICT! Juniors Thomas Freeman and Renee Dailey recruit prospects during Vocational Education Week. experience tology, automotive maintenance, build¬ ing trades, and construction. Mr. David Howard, classroom instructor and ICT coordinator, made a great effort to place each student according to his individual occupational interest. Placement was, of course, dependent upon the availability of training stations in the community. In addition, ICT students gained excellent leadership training as members of the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA). In job related contests, sponsored by VICA, the following were recognized: Walter Brown won First Place in the Electronic Product Servicing Contest, and the second year class won First Place for its bulletin board entry. ICT was designed primarily for students who planned to enter into full-time employment upon graduation. “ICT can help people get ahead in life by showing them a way to plan for the future,” said junior Thomas Freeman. SENIOR RON JESSUP stacks carpet remnants for a sale at Billy James Company. s«