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Top 5 Jobs of the Summer

By Mackenzie Ward, Bellaire High School, School Buzz Editor | August 4, 2014
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Cole Holan (right) gives swim lessons at the Evergreen Pool each morning to many new and eager swimmers, including Charlie Clifton (left).

Cole Holan (right) gives swim lessons at the Evergreen Pool each morning to many new and eager swimmers, including Charlie Clifton (left).

As we all know, sadly, money doesn’t grow on trees. Teenagers have to take on summer jobs to save up for college and the new car or latest technology that mom and dad won’t buy. But jobs aren’t always bad… here are five jobs that students really enjoyed this summer!

1. Private swim lessons: Cole Holan (senior)

“I like my job because there is always so much going on that it doesn’t feel like a job. The kids are awesome and it’s really cool watching their progress.”

2. Camp counselor: Candace Cravey (junior) and Emily Burns (senior)

“I really enjoy meeting all these kids that live in the same neighborhood as me that I otherwise wouldn’t have met. It’s so much fun bonding with them and getting to know them.” -Candace Cravey

3. Bernie’s Burger Bus: John Bonilla (senior), Maria Bustes (senior), Alex Strong (senior)

“I really like the people I work with, they make the work part not so bad.” -Maria Bustes 

4. Rover Oaks Pet Resort: Natasha Schepps (senior)

“I love dogs, so getting paid to take care of them and play with them is awesome. It’s so easy to get really attached to the pets, and it’s a really rewarding job.”

5. Lifeguard: Camila Wilson (senior)

“I love getting to interact with kids and families at the pool. I have a great time with the people I work with and get to enjoy being outside all summer.”

  • John Bonilla, Maria Bustes, and Alex Strong (from left) enjoy their job at Bernie’s Burger Bus, seating and serving customers.

    John Bonilla, Maria Bustes, and Alex Strong (from left) enjoy their job at Bernie’s Burger Bus, seating and serving customers.
  • Camilla Wilson lifeguards at the Bellaire Pool every week, and enjoys being outdoors and interacting with the kids and parents.

    Camilla Wilson lifeguards at the Bellaire Pool every week, and enjoys being outdoors and interacting with the kids and parents.
  • (From left) Candace Cravey and Emily Burns are camp counselors at Camp Paseo. They work every weekday, spending the entire day with younger campers doing a variety of outdoor activities.

    (From left) Candace Cravey and Emily Burns are camp counselors at Camp Paseo. They work every weekday, spending the entire day with younger campers doing a variety of outdoor activities.
  • Natasha Schepps, who's holding Kylie, spends three days a week working at Rover Oaks Pet Resort as a Pet Care Technician, caring for and playing with pets lodging at the resort.

    Natasha Schepps, who's holding Kylie, spends three days a week working at Rover Oaks Pet Resort as a Pet Care Technician, caring for and playing with pets lodging at the resort.
  • John Bonilla, Maria Bustes, and Alex Strong (from left) enjoy their job at Bernie’s Burger Bus, seating and serving customers.
  • Camilla Wilson lifeguards at the Bellaire Pool every week, and enjoys being outdoors and interacting with the kids and parents.
  • (From left) Candace Cravey and Emily Burns are camp counselors at Camp Paseo. They work every weekday, spending the entire day with younger campers doing a variety of outdoor activities.
  • Natasha Schepps, who's holding Kylie, spends three days a week working at Rover Oaks Pet Resort as a Pet Care Technician, caring for and playing with pets lodging at the resort.

John Bonilla, Maria Bustes, and Alex Strong (from left) enjoy their job at Bernie’s Burger Bus, seating and serving customers.

John Bonilla, Maria Bustes, and Alex Strong (from left) enjoy their job at Bernie’s Burger Bus, seating and serving customers.
Camilla Wilson lifeguards at the Bellaire Pool every week, and enjoys being outdoors and interacting with the kids and parents.

Camilla Wilson lifeguards at the Bellaire Pool every week, and enjoys being outdoors and interacting with the kids and parents.
(From left) Candace Cravey and Emily Burns are camp counselors at Camp Paseo. They work every weekday, spending the entire day with younger campers doing a variety of outdoor activities.

(From left) Candace Cravey and Emily Burns are camp counselors at Camp Paseo. They work every weekday, spending the entire day with younger campers doing a variety of outdoor activities.
Natasha Schepps, who's holding Kylie, spends three days a week working at Rover Oaks Pet Resort as a Pet Care Technician, caring for and playing with pets lodging at the resort.

Natasha Schepps, who's holding Kylie, spends three days a week working at Rover Oaks Pet Resort as a Pet Care Technician, caring for and playing with pets lodging at the resort.
People in this article: 
Cole Holan, Charlie Clifton, Candace Cravey, Emily Burns, John Bonilla, Maria Bustes, Alex Strong, Natasha Schepps, Camila Wilson
Schools in this article: 
Bellaire High School
Tags: 
Schools, Summer Jobs

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