Van High School - Vandalite Yearbook (Van, TX)

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X 1 M0l'ley hungry. As a hard working employee at the Van Food Center, Junior Bryan Wright works diligently loading groceries. Working 4 to 10. Samuel Nipp shows that working people are also among high school students. It's a good way to earn money and a great asset for the future, Samuel says. 'Y 5 if

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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

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v -- ight out lving in a small town, students are always looking forward to the weekend. After a week's preparation, Friday night is finally here. Most students begin their weekend by attending the football game. Stacy and I go to Tyler. lt's more expen- sive with the gas and all, but it's more fun, Senior Doug Hardwick said. To some, gas is not a major problem. Some students travel to Dallas for a Saturday rendezvous and night on the town. Besides living in a small town, dates are hard to find. The majority of the student body has grown up with each other and one needs to be on the look-out for a date. Another problem that comes from living in a small town are the busybodies. lt's sorry living in a small town. Everybody knows what everyone else is doa ing, Junior Jay Anderson said. Penny Irwin lj ll'-'I-XI' had Melissa Ba ttentield Looking over her shoulder. Senior Steve English teaches Senior Jennifer Anders how to type. Hard to hold. Senior Daren Turner tries to gain con- trol of Junior Christie Stanford. Student Life xk vw-:W Melissa Ba Hen field