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In college in the 1970s, I was a fan of National Lampoon, where I read many of P.J.'s articles. One of the most fantastic bits of satire he edited was the Lampoon's "1964 Parody Yearbook." It offers both childish and hilarious humor of that time of our life.

When I was a high school teacher for a few years later, I inherited the role as yearbook advisor. Since I had no high school or college yearbook experience, I relied on this magazine to guide me. I had the staffs read the parody, in hopes of moving them away from being overly serious as 17/18 year-olds can be sometimes in such roles.

If nothing else, they could enjoy some great satire!

The following link is not easily read, but the pictures tell all. BTW, that is P.J. photographed as Miss Marilyn Armbruster, the Girls P.E. Teacher a few times within.

https://gonzotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/National_Lampoon_1964_High_School_Yearbook_Parody_1979.pdf

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