GOING BACK IN TIME.....

I can NOT revisit the past via a Delorean coupe, or a phone booth. However, I can use books, documents, and photographs, to transport myself back in time.


Above is the yearbook for WENTWORTH / WILSON schools. It covers the 1968 to 1969 school year. It's from Calumet City Illinois and includes both, Wentworth junior high and Wilson elementary schools ( grades one to eight ).

I don't know how common elementary school yearbooks were, but my schools had them. Did yours?

I wrote to a public library in California a few times ( BEFORE the PANDEMIC ). I wanted some photo copies of two yearbook pages sent to me via self-addressed stamped envelope, or email - whichever was easier for them.

The first time I wrote to them, someone with the reading comprehension skills of a carrot, answered me via email. It was a nonsensical reply. So, I sent a physical letter to the person in charge of the library. I politely asked for their help. They never used the self-addressed stamped envelope I supplied, or emailed me back.

It was a SIMPLE TASK, that required very little time and effort to complete.

This personal endeavor has a lot of emotional baggage tied to it, and I would like to achieve closure.

I also had NO luck with my R.O.P. class photo, or finding out what happened with our classrooms - destroyed by fire?

Anyway... Do public schools still have nurses?



Does a lot of drama occur in the drama club? Is drama club a real life soap opera?

Imagine a pissed off girl in drama club - "I saw Kevin making out with our teacher!"... "THAT BITCH IS GOING DOWN!"



It's funny how much attention cheerleaders get in school. Sometimes for the wrong reasons. The stereotype of the self-centred cheerleader is alive and well ( as is the stereotype of the moronic athlete ).



Class of 1969... Think of all the stories behind all those faces. I think the teacher, is the person in the first photo ( top row on left ). She was very cute.



Once again, I would appreciate some help. As I've mentioned before, I'm NOT very knowledgeable in regards to computers, or social websites, like INSTAGRAM.

Thank you for reading.

ANYBODY GOT A TIME MACHINE I CAN BORROW?.....

Above are screengrabs of the TALKING HEADS, performing ROAD TO NOWHERE ( YOUTUBE video ).

I'm still trying to find my R.O.P. classmates.

One thing is certain, I've become very good at failing.

This class still has meaning to me, and that's a little bit ironic. Why? Because, I hated my school years, and most of the things that happened during that time frame.

There was nothing normal about our class, school, or campus. Those were some of the reasons it was special to me. I also liked my classmates - even the person I used to argue with.

If any of my classmates are reading this, below are some questions for you.

Was I a bad person? Did I ever threaten any of you with a baseball bat?, or a vampire bat?, or a crossbow?, or a fly swatter?, or my private area?

Did I forget to wear deodorant?... Ok, maybe once or twice.

Did I ever show up to class without pants?

Was I a chronic farter?

Did I ever squeeze my zits in your direction?

If I sound frustrated, it's because I am... ha-ha-ha. After years of searching, I've found very little information about our class and what happened to our old school buildings ( burned to the ground? ).


Screengrabs above are from the film REVENGE OF THE NERDS.

BUTT seriously, during my quest for information, I've written countless letters and emails. I've sent my questions to public libraries, school districts, county, and state offices.

Replies were few. Some of those replies, were from individuals with the READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS OF A CARROT! I can NOT believe how many fucking morons have good paying jobs with great benefits!


Above are various movie posters of high school themed movies.

I've said this before, public libraries should have local yearbooks online! In the eyes of the law, they are a matter of PUBLIC RECORD. They should be made available FREE OF CHARGE!


Above, is an image of the INTERNET ARCHIVE yearbook page.

The YEARBOOK section of the INTERNET ARCHIVE is FREE for everyone to use. Unfortunately for me, none of the schools I'm searching for are in their archive.... yet. I'm really hoping that will change sooner, rather than later.

I'm searching for DIGITAL VERSIONS of yearbooks, for the following schools.....


BUENA HIGH SCHOOL 1980/1981

VENTURA HIGH SCHOOL 1980/1981


RIO MESA HIGH SCHOOL 1980/1981

OXNARD HIGH SCHOOL 1980/1981

CHANNEL ISLANDS HIGH SCHOOL 1980/1981


SANTA CLARA HIGH SCHOOL 1980/1981


HUENEME HIGH SCHOOL 1980/1981


ADOLFO CAMARILLO HIGH SCHOOL 1980/1981


SANTA PAULA HIGH SCHOOL 1980/1981

NORDHOFF HIGH SCHOOL 1980/1981

FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL 1980/1981

OAK PARK HIGH SCHOOL 1980/1981


ROYAL HIGH SCHOOL 1980/1981

SIMI VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 1980/1981

NEWBURY PARK HIGH SCHOOL 1980/1981

MOORPARK HIGH SCHOOL 1980/1981


WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL 1980/1981

THOUSAND OAKS HIGH SCHOOL 1980/1981

Source of satellite images: GOOGLE MAPS

Why so many schools? Because I don't remember which schools some of my classmates attended. So, the more schools I cover, the better my chances of finding their pictures, and the correct spelling of their names.

In all seriousness, I know it's unrealistic to desire closure on everything in life. However, that's NOT going to stop me from trying.

The few times I've had closure, it has ended on a bad note.


Above are screengrabs from a YOUTUBE reunion video.

Anyway, if anyone reading this has any USEFUL suggestions, let me know in the comments section. Or, if you have something negative to contribute, then shove it up your suggestion box!

Well, that's it for now. I'll be back... maybe.