Top 10 Signs You Went to High School in South Dakota

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.

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.

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!"

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

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)

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

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.

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!"

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.

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.