Lexington High School - Lexington Yearbook (Lexington, MA)

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(Above) This underclassperson shows her enthusiasm for a Monday morning as she gets off the bus. (Left) Junior Paul Graceffa and friend take an easy ride to school on a very useful : a to 4 | , PP QS c Ready to go home after a full day of school, this underclassman recalls his lock combination with no problem. ]

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Getting There In The First Place t, everybody has to Accordingly, they find a way to get there. A good portion of the student body takes one of the many school buses. These students live far enough away from school to be eligible for a monthly bus pass. Many bus-rid- become walkers though be- cause they often miss their tightly scheduled buses. The more energetic students will brave the New England weather and walk to school. As the year progresses, the ranks of the walkers diminish when the Like it or no go to school. mud and snow appear. Those stu- dents with the luxury of their own car, generally the upperclassmen, can purchase a permit for the stu- dent parking lot. Those daring enough to park in the teachers’ parking lot will find themselves p) The Tour de France next week? strongly berated by one of the fac- ulty. During the warmer months, many students ride their bikes to school. Those few who own mopeds will be found using them as their mode of transportation. Also, parents are often seen at the school, bright and early, driv- ing their children to school. On rainy or stormy days there is usual- ly an immense number of parents that aren't normally there on pleasant days. Finally, the town of Lexington provides the useful, but some- times unreliable, mini-bus system. This system is the LEXPRESS. In conclusion, there are so many different modes of transpor- tation that it is almost impossible to not be able to get to school. 1 upperclassman’‘s corvette is also an acceptable mode of transportation. 1985, walks to s chool briskly, hoping to arrive before the (Below) Todd Lena, class of late bell.

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Let's face it, everybody needs money. Money being such a vital part of life, many students are forced to seek employment. For- tunately, Lexington provides am- ple opportunity for work. In fact, the majority of the stores in the center are partially manned by students. It is a rare day that one can not see several students work- ing after school. Popular places to work include Maunder’s Meat Market, Castiello’s Bakery, oO Steve's Ice Cream, Stop Shop, ERR a ee ge Re aR a Gra te” gegen gy he aa b 4 (Above) Seniors Jen Smith and Rebecca Goodwin look over the over- due books list at Cary Memorial Library. (Right) A weary Senior, Allyson White, is relieved that her shift is almost ver at Stop and Shop. 8 The Work Force Cary Memorial Library, and Lex- ington’s numerous restaurants. Lexington also provides copi- ous jobs outside of the center. There are many malls and busi- ness districts in the area. Whether it be at a fast food restaurant, a department store, or in an office, there are plenty of jobs for stu- dents. The privilege of driving a car also provides students with the mobility to hold down their jobs. Many students find it hard to balance both work and school, while others cite low pay as a problem. However, for those who keep trying, the opportunities for advancement are readily avail- able, and the money they earn does not hurt either. Having a job is a valuable ex- perience for a student. The task forces the student to be responsi- ble and to spend his time wisely. The work experience can also of- ten be useful when seeking future employment. C8SS cee eee ass ee ee