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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

The prospect of getting a job in high school might sound great on paper, but in reality, the process is much more nuanced and complicated than it seems on the surface. Employment is a decision that features many variables and is personalized to each individual that makes it, depending on their availability and schedule. “I rushed into [employment] working 30 hours a week and I was extremely exhausted after my shifts. But after some time, I found a good pace to work at,” junior Gabby Black said. “I recommend working hours that are suitable for you.”

Balancing books and bills

Samir Shaik, Multimedia Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2023

In high school, amidst the shuffling of feet in the hallway, the resonance of basketballs bouncing on the gym floor and the scribbles of pencils on paper in a silent classroom, an echoing question incessantly...

Handing a snow cone to a customer, employee and junior Audrey DeYoung fulfills her childhood dream of working at Tropical Sno Manchester, where she makes minimum wage. To reach a teenage demographic, DeYoung and her coworker created the Instagram account @trosnomanchester in hopes of having more teenagers drop by as customers. “What drew me to it was that it’s such a little shack and kind of a unique job to have,” DeYoung said. “Everyone I know goes there pretty often, so I knew I’d be able to see a lot of people from school. It annoys me when my friends are getting snow cones together, and I can’t be with them because I’m working.”

Working on their time off, a summer job profile

Brinda Ambal, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief August 23, 2019

At the two year anniversary party of Circle 7 Ranch, Marquette senior Caroline Harms, sophomores Demi Ferretti and Alyssa Fleming greet and seat customers.

Students learn life skills working part-time

Debra Klevens, Convergent Writer February 18, 2015

From hostessing to working at retirement homes, students learn responsibility, develop organizational and time management skills, as well as begin to save money for college. For sophomore Hannah Bozue,...

POW: Ashlyn Gravatte, 11

POW: Ashlyn Gravatte, 11

Allie Collins, Convergent Media Writer December 15, 2014
"When did you start nannying?"