Pulaski County High School - Cougar Pinnacle Yearbook (Dublin, VA)

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• ' -vv (. Shine, Windex makes it shine — Phillip Dillon puts hard elbow grease on the windows of the Fairlawn Fire Department fire truck. He is on call at all times. Help the March of Dimes — Leigh Bratton her jobs as the school’s March of Dimes Coordi- makes announcements to listeners. This is one of nator. 14 Student Life

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What’s happening? Working 5 to 9 What do you do after school? Some students went home and did their homework while others played sports in the gym or at the track. Yet other stu¬ dents joined the ranks of the employed and started working 5:00-9:00. With inflated prices and deflated allowances, many students discovered that “payday” was not just a game. Norma Clark, a dietary aide at Pulaski Community Hospital, said, “The money is the best thing. It’s my money and I do not have to rely on my parents. It’s a good opportunity to learn and prepare myself for later life.” Dublin Pharmacy employee Mike Duncan also thought this way as he said, “I like the feeling of having my own car and money. Work prepares me for my future responsibility in life. I like the responsibility and the experience my job has given me.” Although earning money was a defi¬ nite “pro”, work was not play. “If I do not do the work, my boss will get mad,” commented Greg Gooch, who worked at Wade’s. “If you have a job, then it really pulls on your school work and sports.” When school ended and summer be¬ gan, many students stopped tanning by the poolside or watching soap operas, and got a summer job. Lifeguard at Bramblebush Pool, Wendy Estes said, “The heat was the worst thing about working. The best thing was the money and a sense of accomplishment. It was rewarding to know that I saved some¬ body’s life.” It was rewarding to be a part of a 5 to 9 world. Student Life 13

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What’s Happening? Overworked and Never Pai In today’s world, when gas was $1.20 a gallon, a Big Mac was $1.15, and concert tickets ranged from $8.00 — $15.00, mon¬ ey was craved. For most students, money meant work, and work meant a paycheck on Friday. However, for a handful of stu¬ dents, work meant volunteering. These people gave their time, energy and efforts to provide services for the community. If one saw a Fairlawn fire truck racing to ward a burning house, he might also have seen Phillip Dillon, a volunteer fire¬ man. Phillip reflected on the hard-ships of his work when he said, “The work wears you out. Sometimes you get called at 1:00 in the morning and do not get home until 6:00 or 7:00, and then try to go to school.” However, hardships subsided and rewards were achieved as Phillip commented, “I feel the pros over¬ power the cons. It is rewarding to save someone’s home. Of course, I do not do it for the money, but I feel the people really appreciate a job well done.” On the land and in the air, volunteers were needed. The Civil Air Patrol, an auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, was formed at the New River Valley Airport. Jim Miller, an executive officer who helped cadets train for the military, said, “Since I was too young to join the Air Force, the Civil Air Patrol was the next best thing. We civilians do not do enough for the U.S.A. besides working, so this helps the country.” Woody Ayers, another CAP member, agreed. “I have an avid interest in the military and armed forces service,” Woody said. “This was one way I could participate. You have chances for scholarships and advanced rank in armed forces.” Besides giving their time, students gave the money they earned. Senior Ralph Crowder ushered at the Virginia Tech football games for $15.00 per game, and the money earned was given to a useful charity. Ralph also worked at the Fairlawn Drive-In, and he donated money to various charities, such as the March of Dimes and the American Red Cross. Ralph said he did this “because God has made me a fortunate person and has blessed me, and I would like to help the people who are not so fortu¬ nate. I think if some people in the world were not so selfish, it would be a lot nicer place to live.” Waiting for thair next assignment — Steve Huff and Tim Jonas wait for their papers during a Civil Air Patrol Meeting. One hamburger to go — Ralph Crowder writes down the order of the customers at Fairlawn Drive-In. Student Life 15