Eldorado High School - Class of 1988

March 16, 2008

How much do you remember?

Jason started something interesting by challenging us to remember those 80s movies (Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink, etc. etc.)

Feel free to start your own!!!

I HAVE ONE ....
Can you remember who acted in those movies? AND - they had a name for this group of teeny boppin' actresses & actors ... what was it?

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Jodie on March 16, 2008 6:29 PM

Let's see there was Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Rob Lowe, James Spader, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson and I know there's a few more but my mind just went blank. I guess it's the age lol!! The name of the group was the Brat Pack.

Donna Cooke on March 17, 2008 9:36 AM

There was also Some kind of Wonderful. Footloose was big too. I have flashbacks when I hear music from Top Gun. That was a big staple in the 80's.

Jason Sichler on March 20, 2008 5:32 PM

What about Real Genius and My Science Project? They may not have been as popular, but they are still pretty good.

What was the most popular Tom Cruise movie of the 80's? Alot of will probably say Los'in It was your favorite. LOL I would have to go with Top Gun. Got any more? Holla!

Sue Steckbauer on March 22, 2008 9:11 AM

Hey Jason - I never heard of that Tom Cruise movie... Losin' It?
My favorite was Top Gun & Risky Business.

Jason on March 22, 2008 10:42 AM

Goggle Tom Cruise movie's. I think it was his first movie. It's your true to form 80's teen movie. A group of guys go to Mexico to "Lose It". I think you know what i'm talking about.

The Color of Money was not bad either.

Jodie on March 21, 2008 9:13 AM

I would have to say my favorite Tom Cruise movie(s) are Risky Business and All the Right Moves.

Donna Cooke on March 26, 2008 1:13 PM

Tom Cruise was also in The Outsiders and Taps when he was young.

Jason Sichler on March 28, 2008 12:16 AM

ok, the movie thing isn't going that good. how about.....what was the best concert you saw in high school? or, what's the best you've seen since high school?

in hs- i of course would go with van halen. david lee roth with poison was pretty good our senior year. did see aerosmith twice in hs.

after hs- the kiss reunion tour in '96 was pretty awesome.

got any more? let's hear 'em. yeaaah booooyyeee!

Meredith Tafoya on May 31, 2008 1:31 PM

George Straight of course. Reba was awesome too but that was a while back!

Steve Trudo on June 29, 2008 3:35 AM

The best concert about the time at HS was the Monsters of Rock in Denver... Metalica, Van Halen, Scorpions, Kindom Come and I think it was Dokkin. All on one stage in one day. Veryy cool!

Best concert in Albuquerque - Iron Maiden.

Best concert I've seen since is a toss up between Ozzy, Motley Crew and ZZ Top.

Greg Ferreri on March 28, 2008 10:56 AM

Lets see...In high school, the best concert I saw was probably AC/DC...

In I think '94, I saw Eric Clapton. By far that was the best concert I've seen. Although Collective Soul at Popejoy with my wife in I think '99 was really good too.

Sue Steckbauer on April 4, 2008 12:13 AM

The Lilith Fair was a great concert - even though we were all packed into the lil' gated Bern. Wine Fest. area like sardines. WHAT A NIGHTMARE - but we survived (barely).
I don't go to concerts anymore. It just isn't worth it, unless you can pay to be in the front row.

Donna Cooke on April 23, 2008 1:21 PM

The BEST Concert-Two words! Bon Jovi (then) Bon Jovi (now) Need I say more?

Jason on April 23, 2008 1:33 PM

Ok, so none of you want to remember when... that's cool. How about giving some of your fondest memories of El Dorado. Maybe times with friends or favorite teachers. Come on! Your not that old! Don't make me start calling you all GEEZERS!

Half of you had to be involved one way or another in the El Dorado vs. Sandia conflicts that took place at Barstow or down at the Mc Donald's on Wyoming and Montgomery?

Or being harassed by "The Man" at the Burger King on Juan Tabo and Montgomery?

Or seeing about 100 students standing on Montgomery smoking between class?
Good Times!!!!

Greg Ferreri on April 23, 2008 5:56 PM

Yep...Barstow. I remember when Barstow seemed like it was WAY out there. There's houses there now and practically in the middle of town!

Teachers....I'm going to go home and look at my yearbook to try to jog my geezer memory...

I do remember just about everyday getting to school early and trying to avoid Mr. Foote, as he would kick us off campus if we got there before a certain time...yep, good times.

Jason on April 25, 2008 12:11 AM

How many beer bottles do you think they dug out of Barstow when they started building all those houses out there?
How about "gatherings/social events" at Hamiltom Dam? There's a little league baseball field there now. And lots of big $$$$ homes. Hard to believe they built a huge casino with a golf course just down the road from Barstow.
When some of you from out of town come back to the 505, you will be surprised how much it has changed.

Susan on May 5, 2008 8:50 PM

I wonder WHAT sort of things they found at Barstow. I'm sure most is just buried treasure that people are finding when they plant their gardens. Beaver Town is history too.
Alb. has changed and grown so much. It's just not the same place.

Hey Greg - you mentioned Foote ... does anyone remember Otis? Was he there all 4 years?

greg Ferreri on May 5, 2008 9:40 PM

ha! yeah Otis I remember him too. He used to give us a hard time about dipping on campus back when you could still use tobacco on campus. I think they changed that rule when we were sophomores or juniors. I don't think he was there all 4 years we were. I think coach Mertzweiler took over for him...brings back memories I didn't even know I had!!

Robin Strange(Johnson) on May 22, 2008 12:52 AM

Ok, so we just saw Duran Duran and Rush two weeks ago. They were not touring together obviously but they were both on the same weekend. They were both still great! John Taylor and Simon both looked terrific!!! Blast from the past.

Mara Gottlieb-Lopez on June 14, 2008 10:52 PM

War games " DO you want to play a game?
No seriously I have gotten my eldest watching ROBOTECH. DO you remember this series???

Sue on June 22, 2008 9:47 AM

I don't remember this series. I remember Robo Cop. :o/
How old were we when this was a series?

Mark Johnson on July 1, 2008 11:55 PM

Here are just a few of the bands I remember back then:
Asia, Areosmith, Bangeles, Bob Dylan, Belinda Carisle, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Cindy Lauper, DEO, Dire Straights, Duran Duran, Eric Clapton, Evayn Mansteen band, Great White, Iron Maiden, Molly Hatchet, Jethro Tull, Judis Priest, James Rollins Band, Lita Ford, Stryper, Simply Red, Twisted Sister, Tesla, Tracey Chapman, Van Halen, Vixen, Wham, white lion, White Snake, Zebra.

Mark Johnson on July 2, 2008 12:08 AM

And of Course we can't forget:
AC/DC, Accept, Def Leopard, George Michael, Pink Floyd, Dokken, Scorpions, depesche mode, Autograph, Slayer, Erasure, New Order, The Cure, Samatha Fox, Rush.

If anyone else can think of any others I would like to hear them. These are all the ones that I can remember of the top of my head. Help out if you can.

mara lopez on July 5, 2008 10:06 AM

T'pau, The outfield, Dead or Alive, Survivor, Heart, Heuy, ZZ top. I would list more, but I have to run to work lets keep the list alive and see how many we can do before Friday. :)

Did you know that Denise Richards was on Saved by the bell?

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October 11, 2007

Flash Back to the 80s -

What bands / songs were your favorite?

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Sue Steckbauer on October 11, 2007 3:34 PM

When I hear George Michael, I remember going to the under 21 clubs they had back then.White Snake, Pink Floyd and Dokken remind me of the school parking lot during lunch.

Greg Ferreri on October 15, 2007 1:00 PM

Back then, for me, if it had keyboards in it, (which included piano), then it wasn't music I wanted to listen to. Favorites at the time were Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and AC/DC. Thanks be to God, that my musical tastes have grown and changed since then!

Jason Sichler on November 8, 2007 11:18 PM

Come On! VAN HALEN was it back then. Ok, maybe some other metal bands. But, now as I get older and discovered satelitte radio. There is a channel on sirius that plays nothing but 80's music. And, there is a new wave and hair band station also. Pretty funny! It's fun teaching my 10 year old about "good" music from the day.

Greg Ferreri on November 9, 2007 2:33 PM

I couldn't stand Van Halen...I guess i was a bit of a non-conformist. Although now I do appreciate more the God given skill of Eddie Van Halen. So, Jason, I bet you are excited about this reunion with David Lee Roth?

Jodie Stuyvesant on November 14, 2007 8:43 PM

My oldest daughter thinks that I'm a dork because whenever I hear any song from 86-88 I always wish I was back in high school in the parking lot by the Auto Shop. Or at Barstow drinking wine coolers!! Gosh those were the days. I loved Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, Motley Crue, Janet Jackson and I can't forget Wham! Oh George Michael was to die for!

Sue Steckbauer on November 16, 2007 9:19 AM

Ha ha ha, Jody ... My daughter is sick of me saying "this song takes me back" - she claims I ALWAYS say that! :o/
When my daughter was in the preschool program at EHS - driving onto campus with an 80s oldies on the radio was almost a spiritual experience. Okay, well not spiritual - maybe a warm fuzzy experience. :o)

matt wilson on February 1, 2008 7:30 PM

u2 folks is still where it is at! (big shock eh?) mellowing out on their new stuff but still the most rockin concerts in the world. i will follow, out of control, gloria and bullet the blue sky are still timeless to me. van halen and the scorpions are still great for working out even today. i also recommend two other favorites of mine for cleaning house time, depesche mode and/or the ramones!

Eric Toledo on February 16, 2008 12:52 AM

Where's the love for classics like, Dokken, Helix, Krokus, Y&T, Autograph, Slayer, Stryper,RATT..........and hailing from the 505.........Jed Hood.

Cathy Welp on February 23, 2008 7:02 PM

Where are my fellow New Wavers/alternative listeners? Berlin, REM, Echo & the Bunnymen, Howard Jones, Depeche Mode, Erasure, New Order, The Cure ....

Sue Steckbauer on February 29, 2008 1:49 PM

Cathy - those songs remind me of The Big Apple and the other under 21 clubs. They really ought to bring those clubs back, for kids today.
Does anyone remember Yaz? I gotta go dig out my Yaz .....Midnighhhht, rain outside, ya - must be soaking wet ~~~
hee hee

Jason Sichler on March 3, 2008 10:22 PM

I hear that Yaz is touring this year.

There were alot of great bands and songs from the 80's! But, what about the trend that started in the 80's.... Teen-Dramadies. It is real hard to name the top one from the time. Bueller... Bueller...???
Sixteen Candles, Breakfest Club, Real Genius, etc.... Let's hear em!

Donna Cooke on March 7, 2008 2:10 PM

I am with you about the new wave music. That really brings me back. I am an 80's queen. Loved Lime and Stacy Q, Yaz, Samatha Fox. Oh yeah that brings back some great memories!!!

Sue on March 8, 2008 12:29 AM

Is it Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Jason?
I think the only one you didn't name was St. Elmos Fire. Are there anymore?

Daniel Boyer on July 20, 2008 4:01 AM

My all time favorite... Bananarama !!!
Let's see... They did three albums while
we were in high school... "Bananarama"
1984 featuring "Cruel Summer"...
"True Confessions" 1986 featuring
"Venus" and "WOW!" 1987 featuring
"I Heard A Rumor" ! Check out their
latest CD "Drama" 2006 featuring
"Look On The Floor (Hypnotic Tango)" !

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