Weehawken High School - Zenith Yearbook (Weehawken, NJ)

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LEFT: Programming a computer is one of Janice Nersesian’s duties for Independent Marketing Service. BOTTOM LEFT: With winter approach- ing, Joe Sangillo arranges racks of coats at Lerner's Store. BOTTOM RIGHT: During a hectic day of babysitting, Anna Marie DelVes- covo takes advantage of a brief moment to study with Penny. home environment. She is un- able to join many extra- curricular activities because of working and school but feels that the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. Janice Nersesian works with computers as a programmer. She used her past experience with Weehawken’s computer class to obtain the job with Independent Marketing Service. She feels she is getting a head start; career projections show the computer field is becoming highly competitive. The job does interfere with cheering but since Janice wishes to pursue a career in computers she feels the experience is invaluable. Senior Donna Mezzina works in the principal’s office. Donna obtained the job utilizing the skills she acquired during junior and senior year while taking business courses. Donna is able to maintain her position on the tennis team by having a flexible schedule. She works lunch- times when the tennis team is practicing and after school in the off-season. Donna works both for the money and the experience. Donna would like to attend business school and become a legal secretary. Experience gained while working in high school can be priceless when first facing the job market. These and many other working students are well on their way to becoming responsible people in the working world. H Jobs 7

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 A Student’s Work Is Sever Done! It is sheer determin- ation which propels Weehaw- ken High School students into the streets seeking employment. Each has different rea- sons for working, whether it be for money or experience. The jobs vary from working in restaurants to jobs in fast food chains. Some jobs will lead to career choices which will affect these students’ futures. One diligent student is JoAnn Stepkovich, who works at St. Francis Community Health Center in Jersey City. JoAnn has attended vocational school since junior year, studying dental assisting. She now works for an oral surgeon and an orthodontist. JoAnn is motivated by both money and exper- ience. She feels this will help her to attain her goal of attending dental school. Not only does JoAnn work five days a week at St. Francis, but she also works as a ticket taker at the Meadow- lands. Joe Sangillo worked for the summer at Lerner’s and now works three days a week from four to nine, opening and count- ing shipment, arranging fixtures and handling customer service. He feels that for the hours he puts in the pay is good. Being editor of the newspaper, a member of the National Honor Society and of the Student Council take up a great deal of time but he feels it is worth it and as long as it doesn’t interfere with his grades he’ll continue working. Another type of job is babysitting. When done on a regular basis, as in the case of junior Anna Marie DelVescovo the responsibility is tremen- dous. Anna Marie watches two children, ages four and nine while their mother works as a nurse. Anna Marie must feed and clean up after the children and still finds it easy to do her homework because of the TOP: JoAnn Stepkovich prepares the next patient for the dentist. ABOVE: Busy filing, Donna Mezzina performs one of her many tasks in the school office. 6 Jobs

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Out to Lunch { i -y unchtime is my favorite per- 8 iod.” That’s the understa- tement of the year, coming from everyone and anyone who attends our school. Not that we don’t like our classes - but it’s much more fun to just “hang-out” with friends for an hour each day. During lunch students usually divide into many groups and go their separate ways, the most obvious being the lunchroom, where you can get ticket lunch or buy your own. Although some actually eat in the lunchroom, many sit outside or on the steps. We do get some complaints, but generally no one minds. Another popular place for lunch is Minners Little Store. Being so close to the school, it’s easy to get to. Those who like to walk a few blocks are found near the hotdog stand, in the pizzeria or even at home. TOP: Students gather around Chic the hot dog man. CENTER: Pat Bradley and Anna Marie DelVescovo talk over lunch in Mr. Colasurdo’s room, a favorite spot to eat. RIGHT: Hanging-out in front of the school are a group of students before the bell rings. 8 Student Life