Patrick County High School - Archive Yearbook (Stuart, VA)

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Money, Money, Money . .. THAT ' S WHAT I WANT! Even if I Have to Work! C C | ) ut I really didn’t have time to [3 study! I didn’t get home from work until 10 o’clock, and then I had an essay to write.” That student took the test and passed — just barely. For all the busboys, wait¬ resses, cashiers, and gas station atten¬ dants that work after school and on weekends, homework sometimes came in second on the priority list. Why would students put their grades in jeopardy for just a 25-30 hour job? The reasons for after school employ¬ ment were as diverse as the employees who obtained jobs. Many were simply enjoying having a little extra money to spend for anything that came along. Other students saved their checks to prepare for life after high school, wheth¬ er for college or for a family. Other sav¬ ings included the dream IROC Z fund or the stereo system of a lifetime. However, the majority of students go to bed without finishing homework and sleep in class in exchange for that extra cash on weekends, and when asked, all the after-school employees stated that the money was surely worth it. With no problem at all, Beverly Cassady adds up a list of prices after the cash register breaks down. Beverly, along with others, works until midnight at E-Z Stop. “Is this what you need sir?” Mark Hooker, an employee of Western Auto, is one of the many students who leave for work release. 28 After-School Jobs

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FWsiwSlMG3 Scns mn i$ “I heard it through the grapevine!” The choice of the “Grape” generation for state Beta vice-president was Amy Hopkins. Once again, a group of friends gathers for a picture that shows the fun of convention. Tara Massie, Kathy Hiatt, and Amy Hopkins grin and bear the weight of Connie Bird, Cyndi Crissman, and Kara Griffith. “The future’s so bright, I have to wear shades!” After a long day of lectures and conferences, Revonda Barbour takes a break and relaxes. Senior Beta Convention 27

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“This cart-load of gloves isn’t going to get me down!” Esther Hanchey carefully prices items for sale. Esther is one of several students employed by Sky City. As he rings up $50.00 worth of groceries, James Nunn manages to keep his cool when a customer only has a $20 bill. Lowes Foods offers good wages and job ad¬ vancement, according to their employees. Kevin Rorrer answers a customer’s question concerning camera equipment. Kevin, anoth¬ er work release student, is also one of the many Sky City employees. After working several hours, Sonya Fain can still smile as she attaches that all-important receipt to the packages. Most students who work with the hard-to-please public after school still manage to create a happy atmo¬ sphere. After-School Jobs 29 J