Weatherwax High School - Quinault Yearbook (Aberdeen, WA)

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Make it Today, Spend it Tomorrow While cruising down the streets or strolling down the mall one can catch a glimpse of a classmate busily at work. Having a job brought many benefits as well as disadvantages to these working students. The benefits included an opportunity to experience various jobs while obtaining on the job training. These skills will be helpful when seeking future employment. Being a responsible employee required dedication and flexibility in adapting to changing work schedules. ▼ T While working at Kenney's, Junior Dana Burgess rings up a pair of tennis shoes for her customer. ▼ At Popcorn Magic, Senior Missy Wild stops to show her pretty whites, while filling an order of carmel popcorn. The disadvantages included missing out of school activities, being with friends or just having time for shcoolwork. Often students found themselves torn between the responsibilities of their job or the chance to be with their friends. They got by, by making the best of their situation. At Sport Shack, while convincing her customer to buy an Aberdeen Bobcat sweatshirt. Senior Gwen Bodner utilizes her salesmenship.