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St. John High SchoolSt. John High SchoolClass of 1987Class of 1987

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You might be from the SJS You might be from the SJS Class of ’87 if …Class of ’87 if …

You were ever threatened by Coach Gavin … or Coach You were ever threatened by Coach Gavin … or Coach Swann … or Coach Price.Swann … or Coach Price.You thought you looked hot in your Jordache jeans.You thought you looked hot in your Jordache jeans.You have at least one school picture with your IZOD You have at least one school picture with your IZOD shirt collar “popped” up.shirt collar “popped” up.Your only “Music Television” was “Night Tracks” on Your only “Music Television” was “Night Tracks” on Superstation TBS every weekend.Superstation TBS every weekend.Every trip you’ve taken since graduation pales in Every trip you’ve taken since graduation pales in comparison to your Senior Trip bus ride to Orlando.comparison to your Senior Trip bus ride to Orlando.


High-Tech = Atari, Activision, & Coleco.High-Tech = Atari, Activision, & Coleco.A predominant color in high school photos is “plaid.”A predominant color in high school photos is “plaid.”A possible night out involved a Fake ID and “Drinkin’ A possible night out involved a Fake ID and “Drinkin’ With Lincoln” at Diego’s.With Lincoln” at Diego’s.Now that you’re older, you realize “HR Puffenstuff” Now that you’re older, you realize “HR Puffenstuff” would have been much better on drugs..would have been much better on drugs..You ever hid from police in the Mississippi Sound just You ever hid from police in the Mississippi Sound just past an old pier on Highway 90 while a bonfire past an old pier on Highway 90 while a bonfire continued to burn on the beach.continued to burn on the beach.


The first time you ever kissed someone at a school The first time you ever kissed someone at a school dance was during “Crazy For You” by Madonna.dance was during “Crazy For You” by Madonna.On family trips, before the first Mini-van, you ever sat On family trips, before the first Mini-van, you ever sat in the back of a station wagon facing oncoming traffic.in the back of a station wagon facing oncoming traffic.Or, you ever piled into the “Milk Wagon” with 15 other Or, you ever piled into the “Milk Wagon” with 15 other classmates for “off campus lunch” on Friday.classmates for “off campus lunch” on Friday.Or, you ever cruised the “Jeff Davis Strip” all night.Or, you ever cruised the “Jeff Davis Strip” all night.Schoolhouse Rock played a major part in your learning Schoolhouse Rock played a major part in your learning the English language or Government class.the English language or Government class.


Wine Coolers = Yummy!Wine Coolers = Yummy!Jamie Creel was a mortal enemy.Jamie Creel was a mortal enemy.You believed special effects could never get better than You believed special effects could never get better than what you saw in “Raiders of the Lost Ark.”what you saw in “Raiders of the Lost Ark.”You freaked out the first time you realized you fell into You freaked out the first time you realized you fell into the “35-39” age bracket on a survey.the “35-39” age bracket on a survey.You ever watched a group of friends (who shall remain You ever watched a group of friends (who shall remain nameless) in a break dancing competition at Showbiz nameless) in a break dancing competition at Showbiz Pizza on Courthouse Road.Pizza on Courthouse Road.


You owned and actually wore … parachute pants, You owned and actually wore … parachute pants, Members Only, or neon Espirit.Members Only, or neon Espirit.U2 is too “popular” and “mainstream” for you now.U2 is too “popular” and “mainstream” for you now.

o But, *IDO2* is still one of your favorite bands.But, *IDO2* is still one of your favorite bands.o And, so is Change To Eden!And, so is Change To Eden!o You had the Chris Cuevas single “Over You.”You had the Chris Cuevas single “Over You.”

You know who shot J.R. Ewing.You know who shot J.R. Ewing.Blue Ticket = chili dog; Orange Ticket = pizza.Blue Ticket = chili dog; Orange Ticket = pizza.


You skipped class for Luke & Laura’s wedding.You skipped class for Luke & Laura’s wedding.You were involved in that rubber ball bouncing and You were involved in that rubber ball bouncing and yarn stringing incident during Spanish class.yarn stringing incident during Spanish class.You know the phone number 867-5309 rang You know the phone number 867-5309 rang somewhere at Gulfport Memorial Hospital.somewhere at Gulfport Memorial Hospital.You knew then, and you know now, the first names of You knew then, and you know now, the first names of the dads of all of your classmates.the dads of all of your classmates.You and your friends promised to get together at the You and your friends promised to get together at the end of the century to play “1999” by Prince.end of the century to play “1999” by Prince.


You never really knew what Mr. Kline did or if You never really knew what Mr. Kline did or if he actually lived in that shed.he actually lived in that shed.““My name is Charlie. They work for me.”My name is Charlie. They work for me.”““Hey, let’s be careful out there.”Hey, let’s be careful out there.”““All Skate, change directions.”All Skate, change directions.”““Aaaaayyyyyyyy.”Aaaaayyyyyyyy.”““Wonder Twin Powers, activate!”Wonder Twin Powers, activate!”““We love ya’ SKIDS!”We love ya’ SKIDS!”


You were too young to see “Blue Lagoon” so you had You were too young to see “Blue Lagoon” so you had to settle for the second-hand reports.to settle for the second-hand reports.You weren’t sure Diet Coke would catch on; there was You weren’t sure Diet Coke would catch on; there was already Tab!already Tab!If you remember, and helped cause:If you remember, and helped cause: Mrs. Rouse’s breakdownMrs. Rouse’s breakdown Mrs. Van Allen-Parten’s breakdownMrs. Van Allen-Parten’s breakdown Mrs. Mander’s breakdownMrs. Mander’s breakdown


You had to read George Orwell’s “1984” … in 1985.You had to read George Orwell’s “1984” … in 1985.Teachers:Teachers: Mr. Hand = Fast Times at Ridgemont HighMr. Hand = Fast Times at Ridgemont High Mrs. Garrett = The Facts Of LifeMrs. Garrett = The Facts Of Life Mr. Hastings = Hmmmmmm …Mr. Hastings = Hmmmmmm …It was okay for Bert & Ernie to live together.It was okay for Bert & Ernie to live together.VCRs cost more than $1,000.VCRs cost more than $1,000.You cried when a classmate gave you a small ball of You cried when a classmate gave you a small ball of fuzzy yarn with sewed on eyes.fuzzy yarn with sewed on eyes.


Madonna may have actually still been a virgin.Madonna may have actually still been a virgin.Bo & Luke Duke.Bo & Luke Duke.““That’s Incredible!”That’s Incredible!”““Coconut Balls!” Coconut Balls!” ““The Spirit Stick!”The Spirit Stick!”““Blue & White Day,” “Tie ‘Em Up Day,” & “Hippie Day”Blue & White Day,” “Tie ‘Em Up Day,” & “Hippie Day”You were nearly expelled after starting “Hippie Day” at You were nearly expelled after starting “Hippie Day” at Gulfport Lake.Gulfport Lake.


Rotary-dial telephones were replaced by push-button Rotary-dial telephones were replaced by push-button telephones that still took just as long to dial.telephones that still took just as long to dial.““The Alamo” reminds you more of a hotel on the beach The Alamo” reminds you more of a hotel on the beach than a historic fort in Texas.than a historic fort in Texas.You actually believed “Mikey” from the Life cereal You actually believed “Mikey” from the Life cereal commercials died from eating Pop Rocks & Coke.commercials died from eating Pop Rocks & Coke.““You little Pascquale” is a term of affection.You little Pascquale” is a term of affection.““You little Pascquale” meant you just got in trouble.You little Pascquale” meant you just got in trouble.


You learned to swim the same time “Jaws” You learned to swim the same time “Jaws” came out and still carry the emotional scars.came out and still carry the emotional scars.You would only swim at the Broadwater Beach You would only swim at the Broadwater Beach Marina or Fun Times USA.Marina or Fun Times USA.You had to dissect a pig in Mr. Herbert’s class.You had to dissect a pig in Mr. Herbert’s class.You miss Mrs. Herbert.You miss Mrs. Herbert.To this day, you have the strangest urge to To this day, you have the strangest urge to remove your shoes before entering any remove your shoes before entering any gymnasium.gymnasium.


You really believed “generic” was the best way to show You really believed “generic” was the best way to show your spirit at Homecoming.your spirit at Homecoming.

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