Menchville High School - Crown Yearbook (Newport News, VA)

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30 Jobs Working at A N, Shannon Mcinnis checks the price of a skirt. Keeping the prices updated Is a boring but essential task. Andrew Tidwell hand dries a cus- tomer’s car. Customized cleaning Is what Andrew enjoys about his job at Car-robics. nica Stephen Donovon At the request of a customer, Erin Hickey checks the catalog. Meeting the customer's needs fs a vital part of Erin's job.

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Te a So) OORT A Rt +k) BR eee Erick Compton and Pat discuss the day's physical education objective as Pat advertises a popular wind surfing design. Mark Nimmo, sporting his dyed garb, recreates the fashion reminescent of the Dead Head generation. Chrisry Gianertino Chrisry Gianertino Chrisry Gianertino The negative role model “Dick’’ plays an important part in promoting sober driving. This issue caused con- cern among faculty and students. Chrisry Gianettino Tasha Barnes and Sherman Bryant await their turn to board the bus headed for the day’s bowling activi- ties at Denbigh Lanes. Vision Streetwear continues to be a favorite among skating enthusiasts. Their wide selection of fashionable clothing attracts many students. 47th Street Surf Shop has long pro- duced designs that have appeared on many T-shirts. Chrisry Gianertino Shirt Designs 29

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yoni tor a Livin Students choose jobs for a variety of reasons The final bell rang signal- ing the end of anorher day and the beginning of free- dom from books, teachers, and tests for students. While some Monarchs chose fo study for their classes and others spent their free time with friends, some chose to work after schoo! to occupy their time. Why did some Monarchs choose to work instead of having the afternoon to themselves? Senior Dure Trvong stated, ‘| work for money and thar's ir.’ Mon- ey is the main reason most people chose to work, but there were other reasons roo. For junior Kevin Strange, work “provided an opportunity fo avoid doing Another order is finished to Pete Sto- bierski’s satisfaction. Working at Lit- tle Caesars provides Pete with an enjoyable working atmosphere and extra cash. chores around the house.” Wharever the reason for working, students had a va- riety of jobs thar reflected their interests. Senior Kenny Roundy stated, “My job at Farm Fresh allows me to work when | choose, due to its flexible hours.’’ Junior Ste- phen DeMuth worked at a baseball and card shop over the summer, and he com- mented, ‘It allowed me to gain income while also al- lowing me to do something | enjoy.” Junior Nicole Hines decided to work at Busch Gardens because it provid- ed an opportunity to gain job experience.’ Aaron Grosbach, a senior, com- mented, ‘My job as a land- scaper provides me with the chance fo learn respon: sibility.” After earning their mon- ey, students had no trouble finding ways fo spend ir. Buying clothes, going to rhe movies, and going on dares were some of the most popular expenses students faced. As junior Todd Filer stated, “Most of my money goes to the upkeep of my car, like gas and insurance costs. No matter what jobs sru- dents had, they learned new skills, mer new friends, and enjoyed their pay- checks. Monarchs showed their pride in their work as well as in their school. Shawn Tyrell Stephen Donovan Jobs 31