Here's some sure-fire signs you went to high school in South Dakota.

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    'Padiddles' and 'Slug Bugs' Were a Big Part of Driving

    You slugged someone if a Volkswagon Bug was spotted or if you saw a car with a headlight out. However, if the Bug had a headlight out, that was a rare double-punch event.

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    Basketball Was the King Sporting/Social Event

    Because nearly all the games were in the dead of winter - and we're kids in need of stuff to do - hundreds students in a warm gymnasium was all we needed to beat the winter blues.

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    Tornado Drills Were a Nice Break from Studying

    Tornado drills, both useful and a nice break from the daily lesson, were quite common. We were glad we had them - and hoped we never needed them for real. "Orderly fashion, everyone!"

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    Payback Was Eggs and Toilet Paper

    Revenge was a dish best served with a side of eggs and 10 rolls of two-ply.

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    You Could Spend 3 Hours at a Hardee's on Friday Night - and Spend Less Than $2

    If there was a Hardee's on the "loop" you were set - for hours. Of course, this lead to mischief with the condiments. (Rule #1: Never trust the ketchup)

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    There Was a Hay Bale in Your Senior Photo

    Guilty. And I didn't even live on a farm!

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    Corn Hole Was Not an Official High School Sport - But Should've Been

    Ah, corn hole (or bean bags) - the game that edged out pointy sharp lawn darts as our favorite backyard game. Fast forward to adulthood, and we now know it's much more fun with beer.

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    Friday Night Bonfire Parties

    Whether these were by the river or a farm friends nearby field, the bonfire party was where you needed to be. "Honest, dad...all I had was 7-Up!"

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    You Had a "Drive Your Tractor to School" Day

    You had to get up extra early to do chores and allow time for that 15 mph ride to the halls of learning - but it was worth it to show off that tractor.

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    Being Crowned a "Fair Queen" Was a Big Deal

    If you were crowned a queen and given a crown and sash you were all set for summer. We had more queens than the Hollywood Jenner compound and a deck of cards - combined.

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