Thomas Jefferson High School - Yellow Jacket Yearbook (Port Arthur, TX)

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fbelowj The older the better. junior Gerald Lassaigne proves that the parking lot isn't just fill- ed up with new Cameros and Ford trucks, but also has 1950 Chevy DeLux's! 4 fill.. - W... El x DQ z X 'W-A .m K fi'!-3.41 S ,semi A., C N .,-f '- M' ...Q is- If ..-fi fabovej ls there a doctor in the house? Left - Barry ins, Kirk Carroll, Howard Provost admire their ethod of operation in cleaning up the parking ot. Parking Lot 29

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Qbelowj When if rains it pours. Though the rain washed most of yesterday's trash away, the early morning drizzle still has a lot to be desired ' Mk s f' ti B a 1' Parking lot party r,ai,rZ2...3iTZ.iZii.f.'e me fm by Mary Vidrine s you near the back of the school. laughter is heard. There are people talking loudly in their little groups. Suddenly, ilickers of light appear through the dark Monday morning. Then, as expected, a cloud of smoke arises from the crowd. This is just one scene from the student parking lot. The student parking lot is clean only one time a day. That is around 4:00 when the custodians clean it up. They pick up chicken bones, Burger Chef bags, along with the cups and leftover tomatoes and onions, Maybe this is because there are not enough trash cans. Most of the time I try not to lit- ter, says senior Oscar Sherlinee, ifI do it is because there is no where near by to put trash in. Beer bottles are in the parking lot also, a reminder of the parking lot party after the game, Cigarette butts are spread throughout the back half of the parking lot. Mr. Rothenberger does not look upon this situation very happily, Every year he speaks to the whole student body and threatens to chain the parking lot if this You would be surprised if you knew all the things that go on in the parking lot, Some people get last minute sleep before they tackle seven hours of school. Breakfast for some is Dr. Pepper and twinkies while others munch on a cookie. But what regular- ly happens is smoking, Linna Anders, sophomore, said, It really doesnt bother me but it might bother others. So I think they should make a place so people who do smoke can smoke. Certain types of people hang out in the parking lot. Of course most of them drive cars to school or ride with someone who does, This is where most of the smokers hang out. Have you ever noticed how the driving in the parking lot seems to get worse as the day progresses? During the morning the driving is good. Thats because a policeman is sta- tioned in the parking lot next to the band hall. Lunchtime rolls around and the driving gets worse because the policeman isn't always there. A large majority of people with cars go off-campus to eat. The parking lot is a second home to many students. A refuge for the tired, a place doesn't stop. is 28 Parking Lot to park, and a place to socialize. It may be a second home to many, but I wouldnt want to live there. :fists-' sa gala. fabovej Sitting Pretty. Seniors Bryan jackson and Billy Dortez take a break from football and wood shop to have a sit and a chat. Qabovej Quick Action. Janice Calhoun, freshman plays around with a familiar black ball known as Hacky Sack.

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I b b kfE Clkd ddhhld El dh 10 5 1' Ing nee e C35 01' fff.fC.f,i ,XSS .Z'wZIi. iTir's.,Lfr 15.1.53 r2'CleriaZ'2irl 2155 workers Pullin' in the bucks by Becky Shockley any students find it hard enough to have time for themselves as it is with seven hours of classes and then piles of homework. Yet, some students still take on an extra load, in the form of a part-time job. Regardless of what the specific reason for getting a job, the objec- tives is the same: MONEY! The specifics for seeking employment are as varied as the jobs students undertake. With college expenses increasing with each passing semester, students often find it necessary to put forth their share of the money. Often, financial aid forms require a student to comment on how much he, as a student, plans to contribute to the cost of college, not just what Mom and Dad are able to pay. Financial officers use this figure to deter- mine how much a student has worked in getting to college, thus, it serves as an indicator as to how much the student is willing to work while in college, and whether or not the college should invest in this particular student. Another expense students often incur is that luxury that is often seen as a necessity: a car. With gasoline price at 31.10 and on the constant rise, and the new Texas law requiring liability insurance the expenses may be more than most parents are willing to pay. lt often comes down to the cliche if you want something, you're going to have to work for it. And given that choice, many students start the search for employment. But these are just two specifics in a bottomless barrel of reasons why students seek employment, Many may work to pay off next weekends ex- penses, which can mount up fast when you think about 34.50 for a movie, 36 for a pizza, or 31.40 for a hamburger. Some may want to pay for their prom expenses, which are a bundle, with a dress at a minimum of 3125 and a tuxedo at 350, Others may work to help ease the financial problems of many families in this time of 12176 unemployment and 996 inflation, Yet, along with the monetary gain of a job, comes the academic pressure of maintaining grades and keeping up with homework. Late night cram sessions become a routine, one that doesn't mix well with ear- ly morning classes. Some students compromise and enroll in the work programs offered. This allows them to work during school hours and lessen their class load to three. Others, however, cannot bring themselves to compromise their academic education, and either work on the weekends or in whatever sparetime they can muster up during the week, frigbtj We scream for Ice Cream! Senior Dawn Guidry found time out from scholarship winning to work at the local Dairy Queen making cokes and cones. fphoto by Mrs. Henry.j fabovej Lefs make an arrrzngemeni. Rusty Mongold learned how to handle and care for flowers while working at Beth's Florist. fphoto 30 jobs byMf5.Henfy.y