THE PING RY SC H O O L, M A R T IN S V IL L E , N. J. To the President of The Over The Counter Drug ClubI think I need my membership renewed. Happy Valentine’s Day! * * *
Dear Jim and Paul, We want to wear your camoflage pants. Love, S. and S. *** Phil Thomas, You’re not so cheezy! Get H e lp .. . *** Dear Katrine, Roses are red Violets are blue You are my best best best best best friend And I hope your valentine comes true! Love Always, Shars
To My Play Partner for Well Almost 4 Years. You are my glamourous hero. No one can shimmy, cake walk, and box step, better than you. I Love You Happy Valentine’s Day *** Dear Mrs. Lionetti, You have made Neil Klugman my unsung hero, you have given me the forum to vent my creativity. You’re a great friend, I mean you laugh at my jokes, forget faculty follies — How about safe room follies? Love the female Woody Allen P.S. Gender Issues?
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1987 To the wallflower: from the depths of my depression I really do love you madly. **♦
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To 3 casual girls, Biff and Bob are both busy. Sorry, hope you have a Happy Valentine’s Day anyway. Love, Peachy-Lou *** WORY, Thanx for saving our lives. Hope you like the weeble. Love, WOWO WUVRU * **
*** ToddThank you for being a special friend. Love, Becky
Kimmie Cherie, Je t’aime. Tu es une fille incroyablement unique! Happy Valentines Day to a special friend. Love, Your Two Year Math Buddy
Noonie Minus, Thanks for putting up with me. Keep smiling! Love always, Skibberdeegibet
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Corby, Thanks for being there when we needed you. —The Seventh Grade Girls
*** Dear Annie, Thanks for being the nicest, kindest, sweetest person. Love, Your Admirer * ** Elsie the Cow, A .K .A . Leese, T h ese are the tim es to rem em ber.. .1 LOVE YOU. Talk to ya later; It’s a class night!! Yeah! Love ya, Don '* * * Dear Betty Boop, W e’ve grown apart because of a man, let’s get back together, do you think we can? I Love You, The Vivarin Addict
Ode to the Comode, 3,5,6,7, and 8 has made us as one. But I can do without the 8, It hasn’t been fun.
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Hey Jim. Yes Paul? Let’s pick up some girls. All right Paul. Pingry girls Jim? Naaah
Tracy, To my darlin and my sweetness too, a Valentine wish from me to you. I love you more than I can say, and always will until until my dying day. Love, Sweetie Pie
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Laura, Ed, Seth, Julie, Robin, Matt, Lou, etc. Happy Valentine’s Day. Lot’s of love, L.D . * ** SamYou’ve tried your best, but my ar mor held strong. Please stop your sil ly drill. I really love Elan. Regards, Meg *** To one half the cracked halo: Can I get it repaired? Thanx for be ing there, the other half is smoke.
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Mom, Tine, and Sara: Hope you’ll be our Valentines. Love from Ken and Dad *** Norman, Will you please explain to me! Baffled ***
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Dear Big Sis at W .U. You’re the greatest sister in the world! You’ve taught me everything I know-now I ’ve just got to use it! Can’t wait to see you this weekend! Love always, . Jenny
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To the sexy babes of Calc. Happy Valentines! -Your 3rd angle of our social circle
Dear D R BYou’re such a hard-guy!
Kim S.Driving home this evenin’ could’ve sworn we had it all worked outBryan Adams
Suzanne B. Here’s your Valentine. I ’ll be in touch. . .maybe. Love, Mr. X *** Drip, trickle, stream, pool, flood, drown, ummm. My heart bleeds for you. Love my way
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VL PG K N SS LB VB (DD) Roses are Red, I hope he’s blue, but without my best friends, I would have never made it through. Thanks for being there. (I.L .Y .G .)
Dear Iggy, Me and my girl were leaning on a lamp post when, all of a sudden, some kid with red hair started to do the Lambeth Walk. He looked so silly, that he actually looked normal. Ha Ha! Love Always, March 4th
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Dear Sarah, Happy V-Day My Dearest Love. Thank YoUUUUU Mr. Acovano! LOVE ALWAYS, NORM AN
To the Record StaffThanks, it’s been fu n . . . Love, Jodi * * *
To all Peer LeadersWe love you! The Freshmen ♦** Mr. Wilson: You’ll always be our Valentine!
Pibby, Eleven and a half years-not many people can say that! My very best friend, I ’m so lucky to have you! I love youN if * ** JJWLet’s go find the Black ESCOA, and maybe a blue Honda while w e’re at it. You’re awe-some! Love, CMD
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To C. and J. Happy Valentine’s Day! How about lunch? Give a sign if you want to. S. and C. * **
Jim and BrianN o, Good-Boys! Have fun, but beware of broken noses! Luv, the innocent one * **
T .R ., Egy, R. Baxter. S, You are nice boys. I like you. Happy Valentine’s Day! a nice girl P.S. D on’t be gay. P .P .S . jello
Mike, Driving home this evening, I wish ed we had it all worked ou t. . . need to talk. Luv, rent-a-movie fanatic
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To all grasshopper smokersthe mission: to shock the culture shock! Happy Valentine’s Day! Luv ya, a friend
Dear Keys, I ’ve gossipped and gloated, but I ’m so devoted. W e’ll get through this together. N o we’re just really good friends. Sacrifices? Love or in love, Pees *** To my little Belgian waffle, W e’ve laughed more than w e’ve worked. We’ve talked more than we’ve slept. I ’ve cooked for you, you’ve fet ched tea for me. Aren’t we just so hap py? When you leave, I’ll be blue. Hap py Valentine’s Day to you—I love you. The Disco Pig *** Norman: Roses are red Violets are blue My days are brighter W hen th e y ’re shared you. Love, Mother
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1987 Reenz, You are a goddess. Happy Valentine’s Day! From a non-anonymous chick *** Dear Kidd-o: I can’t wait until next week when I finally get to meet you. I ’m excited!! Ralph Waldo * ** Shelby cam e along in her dweebmobile, and before her eyes Lew’s patchwork stockings did appear, The car faced South and picked up Puree, But the route was changed when the Pudge did burst, The car goes to M cDonald’s for a big mac and fries, And working at the window was a little mexicano with cowboy boots; Beth in disguise, The car traveled on, to Debaton, Where Gretchen was crying cause Rob was gone. To: From: * **
Roses are red Violets are bell-like West, you repeat offender Now what do you smell * ** Hose, Together at last. The bucking car will keep us going this year (even if it is at 1 mph). Even though the family is growing, I ’m sure I ’ll see enough of you. Happy V-day, Your loving sister * **
Madame Librarian, Hey let’s R U N to 6th period. . . So meone’s downstairs!. . .Tim, let’s go kill something. MOO!
Dear Suz, I ’m not free 6th, but I ’ll help you with your over the counter drug pro blem. I can’t help you with your other. Love, Shari
*** *** To My Latin Lover: When I think of how you held me that last night among Juan Valdes’ Coffee beans, I wonder who taught you to kiss that way. Could it b e. . .m a y b e. . .o h , I d o n ’t know. . .SATAN? Love always, Wild Thing *** Ga Gary, D on’t give up just because I DREW that thing. Shell B *** PAG, You willy should settle down. All our love, K ,M ,E , and V
Santa’s Safari Snowplowing Service, Lawns — $50, Garbage Cans — $30, Mailboxes — $18. All three, FR EE! *** K .T . (Bug) Don’t run out of thistle or periwinkle and keep the bubbles going. .. Learn to be dead? Maybe not. Keep strum ming babe, Luv ya, J .D . *** Dear Jen, Be a mensch and watch out for guys (?) with earrings. Well, you’ll have the mirror all to yourself next year. I con fess, I m ight even m iss you. Aaaaw. . .shih-tzu! Love, Littler Big Sis’
MSG, You’re a great little brother— Happy Valentine’s Day. JBG * ** Happy Valentine’s Day to Dave McCann from your secret fan. Have a great day! *** Dear Elizabeth, We may not be with you as much as we want but we are always thinking of you. Y o u ’re the b est. WALLYSAFAG! See you at Friar Tuck! Love, Kath and Julie *** To the Lady from Night Court (Eagle-Eye Me Fleagle): 86 - Gimme Shelter, Deja vou, bagles, Sun Studio, the I.D ., Jeff=the “connection,” chan’s, White Castle at 3:00 A .M ., Rusty, Chad, Eagle Rock Diner, the fun never stops! Love ya, Tobacco Rhoda (Mario)
To Andy, Doug, Jen, Heather, Hal, Alicia, Aaron, and Tina, This year has been great! You are all the best. Happy Valentine’s Day. We love you! Katie and Tanya ** * Crispy-my friend, If I could give you one thing, I would give you the ability to see yourself as others see you. . . then you would realize what a truly special person you are. A New Brunswick Fan *** DaddyHappy V-Day. Thanks so much for standing by me. I ’ll get in. I love you. I won’t hurt the car. Rocket * **
To the other half of the haloNothing is for sure except for knowing you have a friend somehow it makes a difference to know there’s someone you can cry to as long as and as hard as you want to, knowing there’s someone you can tell your deepest secrets to and they won’t tell anyone knowing that someone can understand your problems, and accept your mistakes knowing that someone can listen and experience what you’re going thru and especially knowing that no matter what it is you’re feeling there’s always a warm smile and reassuring hug waiting for you! Love, Halo-side two * ** To the chefs of spaghetti dinnersFriendship is the wine of Life! You guys are great-Happy Valen tine’s Day! Luv, the hater of path trains ♦** Remember. .. ’S Hertogenbosch, the rain, een gezellig terrasje and the two of us! Your Belgian, forever * ** With love to my partner in crime, Estebanito *** Love from a stupid waffel, to a funny marshmallow.
Jess3-som e, R .C ., D .W ., little boyfriends, brains ’n beauty, rainfall, Chinese, moose, I ’ll start taking your advice, besbuddies, I love you.
Cherie, donnez moi un grand break, o u i. . . ! ta petite Beige
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To Captain C, Crispy, and Jo-Plasma: Have a ZESTY and extremely psychable Valentine’s day! I ’m gonna miss you all! Love, Peachy-Lou *** Betty: How does Grampa sound?. .. Why do they call you Treasure?. . . I made the chicky a diaper. . . that’s depress i n g . . . M ind if I m ake m yself laugh?. . .Clean Slate! Love, A1
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Dear Michelle, Muh, muh, muh, MOOT! 40! (for the last tim e) M R A survey says. . .Polo, the controversy con tinues . . . I think you intimidate him with your isimos. . . The two menschesleftrightcross, kick! Y ea h .. .justdrop it. I love ya, Jendi * ** Mark’s Friend, I ’m glad it happened too. Love, KR
Shimmery: H e’s not straight! Better go Blondie Noel: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. How many pipers can YOU pick? p.s. HBD Mindola-Spense: Bag the pig-dork: Go for Jackson Hole. Wynn: Where’s the coffee-man? ! Has he blinded you with science? Ic: Happy Birthday! This space is void ! ! Who’s the mystery man? Leigh: Skip the Sandy Forrest and the Teddy Bear! The Mack Truck is what you want. HVD guys! XOXO-Us *** Hey you macho-babe! Happy Valentine’s to a special gal! We love you! ! SEL APK *** Chris, We’ve gone through so much. You’ve been there for me always. Never forget me when you go! YM BB! Oli *** PI wanna be with you tonight Tonight and forever Love, K *** Dear Bill and Bo, Remember nights in the Quad, ten nis lessons, dances, Boston and Bill getting separated, Kaluah Choc. Chip, mail at break, the grill, field day, Monkees, slam dancing, e tc . . . We miss Y ’all! “See ya-Shotgun!” Exeter ’86 Lives! Love, Jen and Shari *** Dear Tori, It’s going to happen! And if it d o esn ’t, you can alw ays eat hashbrowns. *** Kenny, Through time and patience we have captured a precious love that shall last through the changes of life. Our love is genuine and I value it more than anything. I ’ll never love anyone more than you because we share the greatest love! Chandra * ** Dearest Elizabeth and Sean, You kicked us out, But you didn’t pout, So come to our party, So we can kick you out! Love, Watchung Hills Regional High School *** Hey D-Boy, Why don’t you just admit it? Mrs. Whiece
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1987 To my dearest JenLet’s go skiing together! (then we can clean my barn). Oliver * ** Nerissa, Good luck with DM V! Let’s cruise baby! Love, 19 and 27 *** Dear Ewald, I love you even if you are naivebut get those protozoas off your molars! Love, Geneve ** * To a Beautiful Child in AustriaI’m sorry, oh, I’m sorry. Ha! Wings within a stone and yes! You’re a ham burger and that gaspacho. “I can be me if I choose.” and ? maybe even a slow dance (?) Can you see a movie tonight? Would you still talk to me loudly? My feign beguiled, my city or mountains, stay with me stay. Tsa wright A very famous person *** Hey Sue? Guess what? I love you, and I don’t mean just a little bit here; we are talkin’ way beyond head over heels now. Will you be my valentine? Your Princeton Tiger *** Bunny, Be mine. Love, TPS P.S. What’s the Latin Homework?
To Yearbook page #48, Psychology’s red, Shakespeare is blue Musicals are awesome, And you’re not bad either. Thanx for always being there. Much love, page #49 p.s. Is “the Beast” a scum-frog too?
To M ike, Steve, and Eug, the volleyball champs of 1st period PE and possibly the world: Admit it. You owe it all to us. Happy Valentine’s Day! LoveThe two holes
Fishsticks: Roses are red Violets are blue New Year’s was nice in the sauna with you Love, J.M . ** *
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D .J.L: Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, Your big sis *** Future co-leader: Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, Your future co-leader
Fishsticks: About that list— Let’s try: J.M . (the sauna) Chilly Willy-? C .B. (the bird) Hickey (your grandfather) M .Z .D . -Puerto Rico (M .T.) Love, rah
Dear Katrine, 1 owe you a year. Thank god it’s a new month. B .B .B .B .B .B .B .B .B .F .F .! Love, Shari * ** Peter Pan2 Mr. God captured on film: Please kidnap me and torture me 2 bliss with Walt Disney classics. Will you take me 2 your domain? Never Never Land? Cavema Magica? Cloud nine at A and P? I don’t care. As long as I ’m with u. Take care of my heart. Yours, Miss Congeniality *** KYC Pres, Wet pottery wheels? Rusty shovels? Hot alcohol baths? You make us laugh. Mustard and Fast Pace ***
* ** I am a passionate soul crying out in this torturous mediocrity. * ** Muffin, “Now I ain’t complaining but I ’d sure like to find me a . . . ” You’re the greatest! I love you! Nifty *** To Vienna’s Gypsies: (J,J,D ,M ,K ,A ) Thanks for putting up with me. And a special thanks to my contemporary mench who gave up on reforming me, yet will still be seen with me. (look at it this way, at least I know what a mailbox is. Forever yours, Vienna P.S. This is my chance-30! D .T .J . ♦** Todd, I think you are the greatest! Your Mirror
Ed, Congratulations on your final season with Big Blue. Love, Your Secret Fan *** Franklin, Happy Valentine’s Day! WFMFOMC? I LOVE YOU Endlessly, Peppermint Patty ***
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EldoWhat’s 18 minus 14? A jail sentence The POLICE
G.W. Happy Valentine’s Day! -You Know Who ***
Dear Adam, “Brevity is the soul of wit”— S. Butverbosity is the sign of a great mind. Thanx. Love, Jodi
*** Steve, Are you coming out now that you’ve lost some weight?
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Diana, Liz, Sue, Mary, Kim, Claudia, Matt, Jay, Jessica, Stacey, Kathryn, David, Michael, Joanna, Jay, Linda, Mike P ., Rob, and a Cast of Thousands-Helpers, Artists, and Photographers: Time, talent and hard work make it possible, but love makes it a reality. Thanks for all of these, and congratulations on a great book. M . Svedman
Happy Valentine’s Day to my two best friends, We have done some crazy things together this year! Jewels with her great rendition of Fool in the Rain, groving down the highway to lacrosse games. Next time don’t try to pick up any old men in paint trucks. Freezing cold shotguns at Sean’s, and especial ly your shocking orange jersey that is so becoming on you. And Kath, I will never forget falling down into that bush, killing you with Moose Club rules, Delta Phi, Epsilon, sitting at the triangle with the police, and everything in the past. For all the advice you guys have given me, for all the fun we’ve had, and for always being there: Thanks for everything my two wacky friends, I ’m really going to miss you next year! Love, Elizabeth
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Page 4 Dear Muffincakes, I love you just the way you are! Love, Studmuffin
Marbles, Roses were first, violets are next, you will be looking like Popeye, if I don’t get fixed. Bowling Ball
Denise, want to have a sleepover? Just kidding! You’re awesome. We love you! JEK and DJL
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Darren Blumberg, Happy Valentine’s Day to a great guy and a great basketball player. Luv, Your Secret Fan * ** To the absent Cowboy1’11 never forget our tim es together. . .the Grand Falls at night, a very long night, and all the letters. You are very special. Love always, Your Prom Queen *** Marg, So now you’ll get your own room but 10 more clothes to borrow EVERY DAY. I ’ll miss you next year so come nd visit. Happy V-Day Love, Kath *** Dear Jean, (Gar) You materialistic woman of the eighties! That’s O.K.-at least you’re honest. It’s been fu n . . .Maybe I ’ll be seeing you at Penn. Thanks for the photo efforts. Love, Jodi (Odie) *** EN ’oublie jamais m .a.t.! Toujours veut dire toujours. Pendant le lyce$les universites, le mariage tout; je serai la souviens-toi moi. j ’aime toujours Stay *** Hey NiffRoses are red, Violets are blue, I can’t wait for Vail, And Neither can you. (ha, ha) Love, Muff P.S. You’re a winner *** To my absent tyger - Beh love always, your tyger * * *
To the Varsity Basketball Player who wears number 32: I ’ve seen your game on the court, but what’s it like off?
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Dear Beth, Roses are red Violets are blue I may be crazy but I love you.
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Mr. Ronca, Thanks for all the steak and orange juice.
To: The Message Board Lady, I LOVE YOU! Love, AHH
Dear Bonnie, I like you very much. Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, A secret admirer
*** To the Crunch-n-Munch woman: Donald loves Grimace. Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, Peachy-Lou * ** Ms. Parvensky: We Will Return. -A.P. Chem *** An unidentified source reveals that Ann Bailey has been having a secret love affair with a certain triple-timer from boarding school. (He’s not worth it)
K. Billy said it best-I love you, G.
Mish, You’re the best! I love U! Best friends? D .W ., J.G., C.S., S.H ., R .C ., J.A. N o more bad guys! N o more bull with moose! When’s the next tournament? When are you getting your license! Skiing on the 15th? W or w /o D.W . and S.H .? Much Love, Jessers
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*** Dave Faherty, I like you alot But I don’t think you know it I ’d reveal myself But I don’t think I ’m your type If you know who I am Please don’t hesitate to call — I ’ll be waiting * ** Does anyone have a dollar I can bor row? I ’d like to buy a glass of water.
SelIf our hearts can not be one for all eternity, Then life would have lost all meaning. Love, Apk
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I ’ll always love you. Your Secret Admirer * ** HunkHappy Birthday, sexy and seven teen! Will you be my Valentine? Love, Hunkette ***
* ** To my friends with the awesome closet and the fun basement: U gedabubu! Abedabedabe. . . (That’s French for Happy Valentine’s D a y !) Being queer won’t be the same without you next yearThe Third Musketeer *** SuePizza Hut is hot, Friendly’s is cool, Let’s face it- the Thunder Cats RULE! Love, Chris
TH: A formal apology for slapping you two years ago. Forgive me now? Love: Red
K.R. I ’m glad it happened. Mark’s friend * ** Dear Turkey, You are so annoying But I love you anyway. Love, Guppy *** David, The third letter in “ski.” The first letter in “movies.” The fifth letter in “skating.” The first letter in “slim e.” The first letter in “Sexy.” The third letter in “Why?” The second letter in “hockey.” The fifth letter in “racquetball.” *** SPAE CCC
*** Eggs B ., I love you even though your socks never match. Happy Valentine’s Day! * ** Roses are red; Violets are blue; You’re a great babysitter, and I love you! Kyle
George, I never had to walk away from anyone I wanted as much as I want you.
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To H and R, my two queer and hopeless friends: I don’t know what I ’d do without you. Happy V-DAY! Love, S
Men: I don’t know if this is the right time to mention this, But if there isn’t a victory, There will be no WaWa. The Monster *** Kath-a-rine and Gizew, You guys are the sweetest of all, It is weird to think you would leave me next fall. After all that the “five” has been through, don’t forget that I will miss you! Always, Mayo ***
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To the rest of the Rat Pack, Always remember field hockey, A.P. Chem., my party, Christmas Vacation and everything else! I love you guys! Squeak
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Laura and Kath, Happy Valentine’s Day! We’ll miss you. N o we won’t. Love, Marg and Ann
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Dear Andy and Jim, Art is for fags, Sarcasm’s for fools, Poetry is stupid, But I make the rules! —Your Loving Editor P.S. Thanx for a job well done * * *
Mrs. LControversy is red, But don’t be blue, We’ve stirred up trouble But we’ve always loved you! —The Record Staff
Dear Annie, Roses are red Violets are blue Wish you were here I really miss you. Love, T.B. ** * You’re some hunk! You’re some dish!
Roses are red, Violets are blue, For stuffing up toilets, Why not use glue? Apologies to those whose Valentines were edited. Better luck next year.