Robert Cooley:  

Livin the good life in Key West FL. Of course the photo was taken when I was still young and pretty. Hitting 64 now and it certainly aint pretty. What I remember most about Arcata High was Mac, who taught theater, and Mrs. Stebbins who taught Art and Theater Arts, which I was very involved in (behind the scenes). Used to drive an old purple Falcon and various other old cars/trucks, most of which would have a surfboard on top. Worked at the Lemon Tree from its' beginning, remember having to fight with the City to keep it open. They thought we were possessed by the devils music (which we were, thank God) Hung out with Ken Rotcheller(sp?) (Rotch), Peter Brant and his sister Suzy, father was a prof at HSU, Eric and brother Ro (who later became a glass artist) Mother was librarian at HSU, they had a warm and welcoming home that I have fond memories of. Eric and I drove down to SF (in my Austin Healy, my graduation present) for a peace march(on the sly) and we bought a matchbox and smoked my first joint (most likely oregano) under the base of Coit Tower. Roamed around North Beach, (discovered City Lights Book Store, life changing event). I don't recall if we ever got caught. I wish I had a year book, I can't remember names, due to old age and all the drugs I have to take to be able to walk (spine is falling apart) I remember Patsy & Peggy Givens, who were always nice to me, and even though I didn't run wit...Expand for more