Looking Through My High School Yearbooks
A night or two ago my son was moving some things around the house and came upon my high school yearbooks. After looking at what his dad looked like as a junior, he came to a conclusion: "Dad -- you were a nerd!"
Well, I guess he didn't think that he had to adjust for the difference in eras. Yeah -- clothing was different, hair styles were different, the world was different. And looks -- yes, I was much younger and had this thin, tapered athletic body. I wish I could get that back!
I decided to get my senior yearbook and read some of the "inspirational" messages left for me by some of my best friends. They included:
I don't know how I managed to hang around you for such a long time without putting a fist in your face. I can't help it that all the sophomores love you. Friend (I thought Josie would enjoy this one)
If you call me "Snatch" once more you're a dead man. Your friend, Brian (Brian's last name rhymed with "snatch.")
It was tough competing with you for "The Woman," but you're a good sport and you let me have her. Big deal! Ya got to get "The Body" sometime. We'll get drunk over the summer. Sparky (The Woman and The Body were a couple of underclass girls)
Yeah -- those were the days. lol
Well, I guess he didn't think that he had to adjust for the difference in eras. Yeah -- clothing was different, hair styles were different, the world was different. And looks -- yes, I was much younger and had this thin, tapered athletic body. I wish I could get that back!
I decided to get my senior yearbook and read some of the "inspirational" messages left for me by some of my best friends. They included:
I don't know how I managed to hang around you for such a long time without putting a fist in your face. I can't help it that all the sophomores love you. Friend (I thought Josie would enjoy this one)
If you call me "Snatch" once more you're a dead man. Your friend, Brian (Brian's last name rhymed with "snatch.")
It was tough competing with you for "The Woman," but you're a good sport and you let me have her. Big deal! Ya got to get "The Body" sometime. We'll get drunk over the summer. Sparky (The Woman and The Body were a couple of underclass girls)
Yeah -- those were the days. lol
Labels: high school, yearbook
posted by lightning36 at 9:40 PM
6 Comments:
I see an inquiring and engaged young man.
Actually, bastin, I was involved in many activities including sports, clubs, president of the student government, etc. The picture was taken the morning after an AFS (American Field Service -- foreign exchange club) gym overnighter.
ROFLLLLLLLLLLL Thanks for the laugh this morning!
I think you look better NOW.
Great blog, enjoyed most of your articles keep it up
What friends wrote is funny. Thanks for the photo.
Is that Bill Gates or Lightnerd36?
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