Here at St. Louis High School, there are a lot of food and snack options. There are also fast food places to go to for lunch and gas stations where students spend money. Additionally, school dances like prom and homecoming cost money to buy the tickets as well as concessions at games. However the real question is what do students spend the most money on?
Senior Elizabeth Starry said that she is currently saving up for college expenses such as books, a car, or miscellaneous costs. “I don’t really have anything I wish to buy that I could never obtain,” said Starry. The last thing that Starry bought with her own money was her tickets to the prom.
Senior Lauren Devine also said that she is currently saving for college. “The last thing I spent money on was materials to decorate my cap for graduation,” she said. Devine said she wishes that she could buy a whole Taco Bell so that she could get unlimited food. Something interesting about her is that the very first thing Devine ever bought with her own money was a sheep.
Senior Rebekah Ross said that she is currently saving money for college and a new car. “Even though I am bad at saving money, I am trying my hardest, and I am determined now more than ever,” she said. Ross says that she really needs a new car before she leaves for college, and college is very expensive, so saving money is really important for her right now. The last thing Ross spent her own money on was entry fees for a horse show. “I really wanted to go to this show and practice with my gelding, Ace, so I paid for the show fees in order to be in the show,” Ross added. Ross wishes that she could buy an old sports car. To be specific, she said it would be a 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback. “I just think that they are one of the most beautiful cars, and I’ve just always liked the looks of them,” she said. The first thing Ross remembers buying with her own money is a saddle. “I saved up $200 through fair projects and chores and in about two months I bought the saddle. I was so happy about it.”
Obviously, these seniors have been busy saving for college, but still having fun with their friends. They seem to have pretty good budgeting skills and have already figured out what they want to do after high school.
