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24 Hours isn’t always enough when
Free Time Means Work Time For Many
Emerson’s observation that “ a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds” didn’t take into account the versatility of CBA seniors. It was clear by year’s end that the variety of neighborhoods from which the class of ’85 came produced differing inter­ ests and occupations. The typical out- of-school involvement was the sought-after job. Approximately 40% of the class has had or is currently involved in an after-school job. The reasons vary from paying for a car to entertaining one’s girlfriend. The reac­ tion generally is the same: it’s well worth it. The obvious problems: limita­ tions of free time, participation in ex­ tracurricular activities, study time, are all concerns for the working sen­ ior. Joe Kirsch, who works at Weg- mans on the west side, summed it up this way: “ In order to balance the two
(school and work) you have to budget your time.”
Where to get a job is also a con­ placed third in the Northeastern Wind­ cern. It’s not always easy to beat the surfer Regional Championship. Olson crowd to the “Part-time Help Want­ also teaches this craft to interested
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ed” sign. Often the easier way is to have a connection. Jeff DeRoberts, who works at his family’s restaurant. The Lyncourt Grill, noted that having the connection doesn’t necessarily mean easy work. “ It’s tough when your father’s the boss,” he observed.
pupils during his time off from school. Gregg Bell and Tom Michaud spent their non-working hours preparing forj a performance as guest DJ’s at 95X — the local rock radio station. Peterj Colella and Chris McLaughlin qualified for the Empire State Games. Colella was the starting goalie on the soccer squad while McLaughlin was an inte­
Restaurants did seem to be the
common place of employment. Three
other seniors also listed these loca­ gral part of the water polo team. tions for their job: Gregg Bell (The On balance, it seemed apparent Tutors), Tom Michaud (Phoebe’s), that while school was an important and Gregg Quadrini (The Glen Loch).
Jobs weren’t the only way seniors
used their out-of-school time. Jeff Ol­
son won the Liverpool Sports Center
Sailboard Challenge Series and tent if only in its voluntary nature.
Even a heavy work schedule didn’t keep Joe Kirsch from taking Gregg Bell’s DJ voice was heard each morning at time out tor a picture. the beginning of the day.
part of the day, it wasn’t the only part. Sports, extra-curriculars, jobs, and outside interests contributed to a vari­ ety of experiences that was consis­