John Petersen:  

At Helix most of my peers would remember me as a total wannabe...following any trend that I could easily mimic. I used to bleach my hair, I was in the band. Bagpipes Kilt and all...Lame! ...You also might know my older Sister Stephanie Petersen...Helix high '85-'87 My friends and acquantinces were Frank Lewis (You Wanker, lost track of yah in the Navy), Margo (drove a Vespa, probably gay...sorry if I'm wrong.), Adam Rittenberg, some other Flock of seagull look alikes (can't remember names, except Adam's, sorry Adam,) Crystal Lee...miss you crystal... We all wore pegged pants and had interesting clothes...Z-cavariccis...Yikes! And various others who drank, and smoked Cloves at the time. Sometimes hung around grossmont center and aquarius skate rink...sad, but true. Contrary to popular belief at the time...as I've heard ...No I'm not gay and never was. Sorry to burst some people's bubble, I'm sure there were bets. I enjoyed Helix a lot until I moved...many good people as I recall. Oceanside was a little frightening for me. Not quite the haven I was "Stoked" to be moving to. Oceanside high was rough around the edges and had it downfalls, but good teachers and many good friends. Mr Dinero, I owe you my career and success...thanks for being a great influence! Michelle...best friend a guy could ever w...Expand for more