WAIST HIGH: All Apologies.

7/25/2006

All Apologies.

To my full time readers around the world that have never heard of Bakersfield California and could give a crap about my 20 year high school reunion this coming Saturday: My apologies for giving you nothing but posts about my reunion for what will end up being the better part of two weeks.

To my West High School Class of 1986 classmates that sort of give a crap: My apologies that on this coming Saturday, Jul. 29, 2006, you will be subjected to someone who is in possession of the Special Senior Edition of The Saga, Vol. XXI, No. 10.

SENIOR TRIVIA QUIZ

1. What was the overall theme for Homecoming 1983 (sophomore)?
2. What was the score of the 1984 Powder Puff game (junior)?
3. Who was our freshman class president?
4. When did the varsity football team first play a league game on our football field at night? Who did they play? And who won?
5. When were the lockers painted?
6. What was the theme of the Winter Formal, January 28, 1984, and where was it held (sophomore)?
7. Who was homecoming King and Queen 1982 (freshman)?
8. Did the class of 86' have a victory party after winning this year's Powder Puff game (senior)?
9. When was the computer lab opened?
10. When was West High opened?
11. When was the first girls' soccer team formed?
12. What was the musical presented by the Fine Arts Department in 1982 (freshman)?
13. Who was our sophomore class vice president?
14. Where is the easiest place to order a taco or get arrested on a Friday or Saturday night?
15. What was the score of the BHS/West football game our freshman year?
16. When was the song "Valley Girl" popular?
17. Do you remember where the senior quad was?
18. What was the theme for the January 12, 1985 formal and where was it held (junior)?
19. Who was the head cheerleader in 1984 (sophomore)?
20. What do these areas have in common: The Couch, The Dredge, The Pits, The Place, The Shack, and The Orchards?
21. When did KWHS begin?
22. What year was it when the power went off first period - and they actually dismissed us for the day?
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1. Disneyland
2. 6-6
3. Doug Morrison
4. November 1985, BHS, West
5. 1983
6. "The Royal Ball," Red Lion Inn
7. Stacie King and Mark Luttrell
8. Ask Wendy
9. 1984 (sophomore)
10. 1965
11. 1983 (sophomore)
12. Oklahoma
13. Stacey Cochran
14. Taco Bell
15. 14-0, West
16. Summer '82 (freshman)
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18. "Midnight in Paris," BC Fireside Room
19. Beth Bonetti
20. If you're looking here, you'll never know
21. 1983 (sophomore)
22. 1984 (junior), (remember Blaine's)

CAST OF CHARACTERS

THE KERN COUNTY DRUNKARD
Everything at Waist High is a long story, and the story of The KCD is no exception. After this individual told Waist High in December of 2003 that she was going to kill her, "Waist High" the blog was born. Please do not tell Waist High the person that you are going to kill her or she will create "Waist High" the blog and write nasty things about you! Including the time you stunk up the bathroom at The Alley Cat. The "Kern County Drunkard Watch" detailed the drunken comings and goings of the live-in love interest of one of Waist High's most cherished male friends. Never has Waist High met anyone who drank as much as or as often as The KCD. The KCD, because she was an insecure drunk, hated Waist High for most of her decade long relationship with Waist High's most cherished male friend. She hated Waist High for the obvious reason: Waist High is hot. A one time source of much of the material for Waist High the blog, The "Kern County Drunkard Watch" was permanently retired in March 2005 when Waist High's most cherished male friend finally came to his senses and kicked her ass to the curb.

RAMPART
Rampart is the first ex-husband of Waist High. She refers to him as her first ex-husband because she knows there will eventually be a second. Rampart grew up on the mean streets of Bakersfield and claims to have been the co-discoverer of the well known 1980s dirt field party spot known as "The Place." Rampart's 1987 directive to Waist High, "Drink this six pack before I get back!" made both Waist High and Rampart parents at age 20. Rampart currently resides 4.5 miles from Waist High in the wilds of Oregon and is an enduring fixture at their local Cigs For Less shop. Once a Bakersfield Del Taco associate, Sail Thru Hamburgers drive up dude, and Wible Road AM/PM graveyard worker, Rampart claims to now net $49,000 per month. But only to impress people, not when required.

(THE FORMER) LOVELY TEENAGED DAUGHTER
Not your average 35 year old. Born to Waist High as a "Miracle on 34th Street" in Bakersfield Memorial Hospital on 34th Street, LTD is on the board of MAC cosmetics. Not really, but she swears allegiance only to them. When LTD's mother once purchased LTD some eye shadow from Target, LTD threatened to call the police. Sweeter than Tupelo Honey, with the attitude of a feral cat, LTD is disgusted with most things. Including being forced to live with Waist High from 1988-2005. The child at one time even had her own blog, "Living With Waist High," which detailed her misery. A graduate of the oldest institution in the Oregon University System, LTD kept her promise of not getting knocked up at age 20 like Waist High did.

THE STRANGER
Oh God bless The Stranger. The Stranger was one of Waist High's most loyal confidants during some of the darker periods of the blog. Although his fierce allegiance to really bad music was a great source of aggravation for Waist High, The Stranger gave her a much needed look at life. Through the eyes of someone not yet bitter. The Stranger was almost pushed out of a moving vehicle when he revealed to Waist High that not only did he not know who Barry Manilow, Captain & Tenille, or Spandau Ballet were, but that he literally had no clue what Trail Mix was.

"TRI-TIP"
Special Correspondent to Waist High, and one of Waist High's most cherished friends. Used to live with The Kern County Drunkard. Was a Special Correspondent to Waist High for 9 months before knowing it. Long story. This individual coined the ultimate mid '80s Bakersfield drinking phrase, "Lock hubs. Party!"

DESI
Waist High's former work spouse. Cares about Waist High so much that he once took Waist High with him on a smoke break the very next day after she spent $250 for hypnotherapy TO QUIT SMOKING. Was the first person in conversation to introduce Waist High to concepts like "The Dirty Sanchez," "Dog In A Bathtub," "Tea Bagging," and "The Shocker." Reminds Waist High as often as possible that if women "neglect the balls," their men will leave them.