North Gaston High School - Noga Yearbook (Dallas, NC)

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Jeff Rogers quickly glances at the camera while carefully working at Pasour Auto Repair of Dallas. ll At the Sports Center of downtown Gastonia, Robert McMillan neatly stacks sweatshirts. elvi- Michelle Brown is employed by Guardian Care Nursing Center of Gastonia. I6 I Student Life Lynn Ferguson gives the camera that Hollywood smile as she pauses at the drive thru window of McDonalds on Franklin Blvd.

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Karen Anthony sponsored by Mike Muskelly. Phyllis Clemmer sponsored by Jody Green. a Wg, Robin Russell sponsored by Freddie Sipes. Sharon Anthony sponsored by Eric Wallace. Roslyn Erwin sponsored by Aaron Byers. Melanie Scarborough sponsored by Bill Burkett. Donna Bumette sponsored by Ethan Wilson. Susan McSwain sponsored by Todd Anderson, Lisa Sellers sponsored by Noel Hoffman. -fr-' 'Q 4 if gr. F Dawn Bohanan sponsored by Joey Watts, Meg Rankin sponsored by Dwayne Friday. Rhonda Trantham sponsored by the coaches. Student Life ! I5

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Kathryn Boyd is unaware of the camera as she serves a customer in a check-out lane at Winn Dixie of Dallas. va Working Many of our students are just as the title implies . . . Working Wildcats. During the day they attend school from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. leaving afterwards to occupy their time for six or more hours at some type of occupation. Keeping a pan-time job while attending school full time requires great responsibility. Perfection must be produced in both work and school. When junior Charles Thornburg was asked if he felt pressured while trying to provide quality work in two totally different areas he replied, It's hard. Work can lower your grade average because you don't have time to study. Melissa Williams, who is also a junior and works at Hanna's Cafeteria in Gastonia, felt differently. No, I don't feel pressured, she stated, If I did, I would quit my job. When we are put into new situations and must adjusts, the change can be difficult. Sophomores can agree with this. Being a sophomore in a new atmosphere with dif- ferent surroundings is a change that takes a considerable amount of adjusting. Two of North Gaston's sophomores hold a part-time job. For these two young men it's double trouble. It's their first year in high school and in the work force. As anyone would, they want to make a good first impression in both areas. When asked if they were adjusting to both situations. Greg Comer, who is em- ployed by Long Creek Fish Camp of Dallas. replied, Most of the time I feel pressured because it's a load. It's also a challenge. I don't have much time for leisure between homework and work. Jeff Bell, who works several odd jobs in Gastonia, in contrast said, Wildcats Yes it's easy because most of the people here at school help you out. I really don't feel pressured in any wayf' By the time you're a senior the combina- tion of school and work has become routine. A balance between the two has been es- tablished and a sure reason for working has become prevalent. Senior Renee Emory has worked for a year and a half now at the A8cP of west Gastonia and states, ' 'I enjoy meeting new people and talking with them. I've developed responsibility through learning how to manage the money that I eam. The routine of work has become more fun. Karen Anthony, who is employed by D'Lites of Gastonia and is also a senior, says that work is all right and that it has definitely helped her become more responsible as a per- son. Work can be rewarding, but also hindering as stated by others earlier. Homework seems to be interferred with the most. As one knows, if homework is not completed on a daily basis the student can not keep up with discussions and than likely fall Karen Anthony interferes with and be prepared for class comments and will more behind. When questioned replied, 'fYes, working homework and school activities. The work I do doesn't help me save for college because I don't make enough, so right now I'm working to have a good time with my own money in- stead of asking mom. One can see that work plays an important role in these students' lives. The balance and responsibility it brings about is difficult to manage, but somehow the strain is overcome so that perfection is brought about. Danny Cloninger works as one of the many bus drivers our school has. NWI f.. fi -W 'fi ' .',' r Anthony Emory Williams Thomburg Bell Comer Student Life I I7