By Kira Vaske

Although many high school students are involved in summer activities, they still and time to have a summer job. Of the 173 students who responded to a survey, approximately 91% are engaged in some type of job during the summer.

Sophomore Kelley Scherbring plans to work three jobs over the summer: life guarding at the Manchester Family Aquatic Center, working at Olive that Deli, and babysitting for three kids.

“I’m a little nervous to be working three jobs over the summer because I’ll be really busy,” Scherbring said. “But it will be a good experience.”

Working to save money for college and to buy a new car, Jordan Rausch (11) is employed at Fareway and will be working there through the summer. Even though Rausch has to be at work by 5 a.m. some mornings, he still appreciates the benefits of his job.

“The job has allowed me to meet new people, and it has helped me get out of my comfort zone,” Rausch said.

Playing softball and working at the Good Neighbor Home will keep Elizabeth Koloc (11) occupied this summer.

“I’ll be really busy this summer with softball and work,” Koloc said. “I won’t have as much free time, but I will be making money for college.”

While keeping busy at the Manchester Dairy Queen, Rebecca Cole (9) is looking forward to making money to pay for the music trip to New York.

“Every day is different,” Cole said, “Some days I’m on drive-thru duty, and other days I’m in charge of taking care of the dining room and cleaning counters and dishes.”

Teacher Mary Wegmann believes that getting a summer job is a great opportunity to earn cash and learn responsibility “It teaches kids the ability to work with others and the importance of being on time,” Wegmann said.