Hawkins Middle School Yearbook/Hawkins High School Yearbook

***Hawkins Middle School Yearbook/Hawkins High School Yearbook*** is a book by Matthew J. Gilbert based on *Stranger Things*, published by Penguin Random House. The book is intended to resemble a vintage yearbook from the '80s. It was published on March 26, 2019.

## Description

Based on Netflix’s *Stranger Things*, this vintage ’80s yearbook is really two books in one. First, visit the middle school in Mike Wheeler’s annual, then flip it over and feel the Tiger pride in Nancy Wheeler’s high school yearbook. Filled with class pictures, AV Club candids, lists, inscriptions, and secret notes, this is sure to fascinate fans of all ages.

## Trivia

* The names "Jena," "Mary Ellen" and "Maggie" are written on the Middle School yearbook, despite being unknown characters.
* The yearbook reveals the surnames of several recurring and minor characters:
	+ Troy's surname is Walsh.
	+ Stacey's surname is Albright.
	+ James' surname is Dante.
	+ Samantha - the teen dressed as Siouxsie Sioux at the Halloween party - has the surname Stone.
	+ Vicki - a friend of Carol and Tina's - has the surname Carmichael.
	+ Carol's surname is Perkins, and the then-unknown H in Tommy H. was revealed to be Hagan.
* The student shown chewing bubblegum in Mr. Clarke's class is named Mindy Novak, and the student playing with her paper fortune teller is Tracy Turner.
* The yearbook lists the date of the Snow Ball '84 as December 21, 1984, from 6 - 8 PM in the Hawkins Middle School gymnasium. However this is an error, as the date of the Snow Ball is actually December 15, 1984 per the date on Jonathan's camcorder during episode 209, The Gate.
* The yearbook lists the career goals for several of the main characters:
	+ Mike Wheeler: Writer
	+ Dustin Henderson: Cryptozoologist
	+ Lucas Sinclair: Police Detective by Day, Masked Crime-Fighter by Night
	+ Will Byers: Comic Book Artist
	+ Max Mayfield: Pro Skateboarder
	+ Nancy Wheeler: Journalist
	+ Jonathan Byers: Rock Photography
	+ Steve Harrington: Undecided
	+ Billy Hargrove: "To be the best baddest dude alive"
	+ Barbara Holland: Librarian
	+ Carol Perkins: Judge
	+ Tommy H: Mayor
	+ Samantha Stone: Graphic Designer
	+ Vicki: Aerobics Instructor
* The yearbook lists the favorite class for several of the main characters:
	+ Mike Wheeler: English
	+ Dustin Henderson: Science
	+ Lucas Sinclair: History
	+ Will Byers: Art
	+ Max Mayfield: Math
	+ Troy Walsh: Recess
	+ James Dante: "Troy took my answer, So I'll say... lunch"
	+ Stacey Albright: Geography
	+ Greg McCorkle: Spanish
	+ Nancy Wheeler: "All of them... expect Mr. Mundy's math class"
	+ Jonathan Byers: English lit
	+ Billy Hargrove: Lunch
	+ Steve Harrington: PE
	+ Barbara Holland: Independent Study
	+ Carol Perkins: "I don't have one."
	+ Tommy H: "They're all equally good for sleeping."
	+ Samantha Stone: Art
	+ Vicki: Geometry- "It's got the best view of the boy's locker room."

* The yearbook reveals what several of the characters do when not studying:
	+ Mike Wheeler: "Listening to the airwaves on my walkie-talkie."
	+ Dustin Henderson: "Trying to get back my high score on *Dig Dug.*"
	+ Lucas Sinclair: "Mowing lawns and making money, like a real man."
	+ Will Byers: "Reading comics and playing *D&D.*"
	+ Max Mayfield: "Beating all of Dustin's high scores at the arcade."
	+ Troy Walsh: "On my best behavior, I swear!"
	+ James Dante: "Hanging out with Troy."
	+ Stacey Albright: "Learning new dance moves."
	+ Greg McCorkle: "Laughing it up."
	+ Nancy Wheeler: "Searching for the truth."
	+ Jonathan Byers: "Making mixtapes."
	+ Billy Hargrove: "None of you business."
	+ Steve Harrington: "Babysitting."
	+ Barbara Holland: "Having my life one day at a time."

* The yearbook lists the hobbies for several of the main characters:
	+ Mike Wheeler: "Watching movies, acting as Dungeon Master."
	+ Dustin Henderson: "Discovering new species, re-creating movie props at home, *D&D*."
	+ Lucas Sinclair: "Riding bikes, playing video games, shooting my wrist rocket."
	+ Will Byers: "Drawing, going to the movies."
	+ Max Mayfield: "Skateboarding and dominating *Dig Dug*."
	+ Nancy Wheeler: "Studying, swimming."
	+ Jonathan Byers: "Hanging out with my little brother."
	+ Billy Hargrove: "Working on my car, lifting weights, rocking out."
	+ Steve Harrington: "Partying... and basketball."
	+ Barbara Holland: "Reading and hanging out with my best friend Nancy."

* The yearbook lists the extracurricular activities for several of the main characters:
	+ Mike Wheeler: AV Club, Science Fair
	+ Dustin Henderson: AV Club, Science Fair
	+ Lucas Sinclair: AV Club, Science Fair
	+ Will Byers: AV Club, Science Fair
	+ Max Mayfield: AV Club
	+ Nancy Wheeler: Honors Society, Yearbook, Snow Ball chaperone
	+ Jonathan Byers: Photography Club, Yearbook, Snow Ball chaperone
	+ Billy Hargrove: Basketball
	+ Steve Harrington: Basketball
	+ Barbara Holland: Honors Society

* The yearbook lists of the favorite movies:

**Hawkins Middle School:**

* *Ghostbusters* (1984)
* *Gremlins* (1984)
* *Revenge of the Nerds* (1984)
* *Beverly Hills Cop* (1984)
* *The Breakfast Club* (1985)
* *The Terminator* (1984)

**Hawkins High School:**

* *Footloose* (1984)
* *Purple Rain* (1984)
* *Breakin* (1984)
* *The Karate Kid* (1984)
* *The Breakfast Club* (1985)
* *Vision Quest* (1985)

* "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jr.
* "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham!
* "Somebody Watching Me" by Rockwell
* "Take On Me" by A-ha
* "We Are the World" by U.S.A. for Africa
* "Shout" by Tears for Fears
* "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper

**Hawkins High School:**

* "Let's Go Crazy" by Prince
* "Dancing In The Dark" by Bruce Springsteen
* "Jump" by Van Halen
* "Cruel Summer" by Bananarama
* "Boys of Summer" by Don Henley
* "Crazy for You" by Madonna
* "Every Time You Go Away" by Paul Young

The yearbook lists of the favorite people:

**Hawkins Middle School:**

* Ronald Reagan
* The "Where's the Beef" Lady
* Mary Lou Retton
* Sylvester Stallone
* Bill Murray
* Michael Jordan

**Hawkins High School:**

* Madonna
* Gandhi
* Kevin Bacon
* David Bowie
* Tina Turner
* Ronald Reagan

* Saturday Morning Cartoons
* Rubik's Cube
* Video Games
* VHS Tapes
* Space Shuttle *Discovery*

**Hawkins High School:**

* Jean Jackets
* CD Players
* Slap Bracelets
* Penny Loafers

The yearbook lists of the favorite TV shows:

**Hawkins Middle School:**

* *The A-Team* (1983-1987)
* *Punky Brewster* (1984-1988)
* *Transformers* (1984-1987)
* *Rainbow Brite* (1984-1985)
* *He-Man and the Masters of the Universe* (1983-1985)

**Hawkins High School:**

* *Dallas* (1978-1991)
* *Dynasty* (1981-1989)
* *Family Ties* (1982-1989)
* *Miami Vice* (1984-1990)
* *St. Elsewhere* (1982-1988)
* *Cheers* (1982-1993)
* *Hill Street Blues* (1981-1987)

The yearbook lists of the student editor, design, photography, advisor and staff who help to make the yearbook:

Editors:

* Geof Smith
* Mike Wheeler

Design:

* Will Byers
* Stephanie Sumulong
* Tracy Tyler

Photography:

* Jonathan Byers
* Mike Meskin
* Shannon Schram

Faculty Advisor:

* Chris Angelilli

Staff:

* Stephanie Bay
* Frank Berrios
* Rachel Chlebowski
* Patty Collins
* Kristen Depken
* Regina Flath
* Linnea Knollmueller
* Scott Logan
* Max Mayfield
* Mary Ellen Owens
* Linda Palladino
* Steve Palmer
* Rachel Poloski
* Maddy Stone
* Mark Voges
* John Wyffels

## External links

* *Hawkins Middle School Yearbook/Hawkins High School Yearbook* on Penguin Random House
* *Hawkins Middle School Yearbook/Hawkins High School Yearbook* on Amazon
* *Hawkins Middle School Yearbook/Hawkins High School Yearbook* on Amazon UK

## References

1. ↑ Official product listing on Penguin Random House