Van High School - Vandalite Yearbook (Van, TX)

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was the night before . . . hat? lt's 7:45 a.m.! Oh no, l have to be to school in 15 minutes and l don't even have any clean socks. That sounds like many of us who have a hard time getting to the bus stop or in the parking lot before the first bell rings every morning. I think we should go to school at ll a.m. and get out at 3 p.m. with a two hour lunch break, Sophomore Neil Pate said. A schedule like that would be perfect for those of us who would rather sleep late and wash our dirty socks. I hate it Cschoolj, l'd rather sleep till 9 a.m., Junior David Edwards said. But some would rather come with no make-up and uncurled hair and get it over with. l don't feel like school starts too early, Freshman Shannon Lindsey said. Some don't mind coming early as much as they mind getting ready. I hate having to do the same routine every day like putting on make-up and fixing my hair, Junior Tammy Stone said. So wash those socks the night before and be prepared to curl your rats' nests the next morning 'cause school must go on as planned! Martha Hynes Cl I A 'llllun-.a lt'S gl'-l'-feat! Junior Tameko Friend and Sophomore Eustacia Foster catch a quick breakfast in the snack bar. After a long bus ride, some students need sweets to keep them going. Pa ge Giles -.. '7 Iii W' if-2 Paige Giles Before School 15

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Wh8l'S happening! After eating breakfast in the snack bar, Senior David Smith and Sophomore Don Smith enjoy a friendly conversation. Several students consider this time before school an opportunity to catch up on school news. It's been a hard day's night. After a long night of homework, Sophomore Neil Pate scrambles for 1' fl, his books in a frenzied rush to make it to first period. For- tunately for him, he was not tardy, ,,,, ., V! J Your -gi' l Student Life 'IMD New ' fa' 7115 'vii-, :rf w--pi-Mm A. ,,.,o..,+.N,,A -... .. .- t,., A ,,.Mm, M . ,

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1 art-time, hard time t is 3:34 p.m. All is quiet in the halls of VHS. Not a whisper is heard. Br-r-ring! Suddenly the silence is shattered. Shouts of goodbye fill the halls. Push comes to shove as everyone dashes out of the building. Some run to catch the bus while others make a mad dash for the parking lot. lt is now, of course, 3:35 p.m. Although the closing of school signifies the end of the day for some students, it is just the beginning for others. Instead of going home after school, these teenagers head toward their part-timejobs. Working after school is common, however it is not easy. Trying to balance work and studies is difficult, not to mention strenuous, not only on the body but also on the mind. Sometimes l'll get home real late and try to do my homework but l'll fall asleep in- stead, Senior Derik Gray said. This independence builds a sense of responsibility and self-esteem. lt encourages students to strive for success, giving them a positive way to express themselves. Ml think it's good for teenagers to hold some responsibility. After working a while, they'll begin to appreciate things more, speech teacher Mr. James Golden said. lt is estimated that people spend about 30 percent of their lives working. Therefore, it is very important to find a job that one is good at and enjoys. Early experience in the work- ing field will better prepare students for a career. lt gives them the opportunity to find and develop their talents and skills. Coming home late every day after work may not be the smartest thing in the world to some people, but to the aspiring young enter- prisers that have the satisfaction of bringing home the bacon, even if it must be used for clothes and gas, having an after-school job is all in a day's work. Kathy Roberson lil SeI'ViCe with 8 smile! Even while loading feed sacks Doug Hardwick has a bright outlook on working. lt's a dirty job but someone has to do it, Doug says. Doug works part time at the Van Feed and Seed. Student Life Mike Powell ,M VN xk xr il