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At Rocklin High School, students with jobs take different approaches to balancing work and school depending on their priorities.

RHS juniors, Gwynevere Barnes and Amelia Lees, know what it’s like to squeeze both work and school into their schedule. “I would say it’s difficult. Often I have tests. … It’s sometimes hard to manage my time,” Barnes said. She started at Top Golf over summer and grew accustomed to having school be the least of her worries.

However, Barnes soon had to adapt once the new school year began. “I learned to prioritize school over work as much as I could by finishing my homework before my shift so I don’t have to stress so much about it,” she said. Barnes continued to explain that it is difficult having to ask people to pick up her shift because of schoolwork, considering many of her co-workers are also students.

On the other hand, Amelia

Lees said, “I don’t think it’s very hard for me to balance both. … I’m able to do my homework during lunch and plus rather than having to take too much time out of my day and job to do it.” She recently began working at a women’s clothing store, The Loft, and enjoys back stocking and filling the sales floor with new items and merchandise.

“My priorities are definitely not straight,” said Lees. “I always pick up shifts rather than doing school work. … My priority is money and school work doesn’t really reach that high on my list.” She spoke highly of her job and emphasized the responsibility it takes to keep her grades up while working every shift required of her.

By: Tatiana Patton, Staff Reporter

Inflation has hit many athletes at Rocklin High School hard in the past year, especially over the holidays. Many have to make difficult choices on how to spend their money as funds are drained. With prices increasing, many people have difficulty participating in those which used to be normal activities.

According to PBS, over the past year, inflation has caused prices to rise by over nine percent. Inflation has increased since the pandemic with supply chains experiencing shortages accompanied by sanctions because of the war in Ukraine. Price increases affect not just food and gas, but sports gear as well.

Aubrey deBar, a freshman cheerleader at RHS, said that rising gas prices forced the team to carpool more often and prevented them from taking any trips together over the summer.

Another athlete, Mark Podja, shared his experience with inflation as someone

Football:

Shoulder Pads, Pants, Griddle,Cleats, Jersey, Helmet, Knee Pads = $520

Soccer: Jersey, Shorts, Soccer Cleats, Shin Guards, Soccer Long Socks = $425

Wrestling: Singlet, Shoes, Knee Pads, Wrestling

Headgear, Mouth Guard, hoodie, Shirt, Sweats = $300 who does motocross. He said, “...[I]t’s just hard to go dirt biking, I can’t do it as much because of gas. One day out is about 50 or 60 dollars. Each ride is extremely expensive, not to mention the gear and the bike itself.”

Mr. Wagner, a health teacher at Rocklin High School and coach of the varsity girls golf and junior varsity boys golf teams, gave a coach’s perspective on the issue. From ordering uniforms to renting and fueling a van, prices have increased, he said.

This situation is more acute around the holidays. Elli Wines, a water polo player at Rocklin High School, said, “we have to order things far earlier and we have to be far more careful about who we’re shipping with just because of how expensive it has become.”

By: Jason Cardanini, Staff Reporter

Water Polo: Kick-back net, Water polo ball, Nike water polo swimsuit, swimsuit, Silicon swim cap, goggles, Swim harness = $470

Lacrosse: Lacrosse Cleats, Helmet, Gloves, Elbow Pads, Stick, Chest Pad, Jersey = $860

Baseball: Bat, Glove, Helmet, Batting Gloves, Hat, Uniform = $615