High school yearbook photos of Ron Paul and the other 2012 GOP candidates

[emazur]

http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/05/from-the-yearbook-to-the-white-house-the-2012-republicans-in-high-school/239485#slide8

In one photo Ron looks alot like Rand but more badass (probably b/c of the shadows in photo). Bachmann was looking good, and still is (keep in mind she's 55). Romney hasn't changed much. Gary Johnson is like a 1970s Gary Johnson, and Gingrich looks like Kissinger.

[Matthew Zak]

Yeah Ron did look pretty bad ass. :D

[cindy25]

surprised to see Palin was Honor Society; and that Bachmann, Johnson and Pawenty were so ordinary.

[FrankRep]

http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/easel/images/galleries/065425_Paul_track_team.jpg

[123tim]

Why am I not surprised to see that Ron Paul was voted "Best all around"?


http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/easel/images/galleries/065618_Paul_best_all_around.jpg

[jrskblx125]

Ahhh he wrestled. Looks like he didnt do team sports. Track and wrestling are personal endeavors in the form of team points. Builds character imo and humility. Explains a lot about the man himself!

[PaulConventionWV]

Ahhh he wrestled. Looks like he didnt do team sports. Track and wrestling are personal endeavors in the form of team points. Builds character imo and humility. Explains a lot about the man himself!

Interesting to see that both Paul and Johnson (and Palin) were runners in high school. Johnson has even said he has run several marathons. Paul was a sprint state record holder.

[MelissaWV]

Romney was in Glee Club.

Then again, Ron Paul got a Tumbling award :p He's like a liberty ninja!

[Theocrat]

Why am I not surprised to see that Ron Paul was voted "Best all around"?


http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/easel/images/galleries/065618_Paul_best_all_around.jpg

I'm not surprised to see that, either. :D

[Freedom 4 all]

Ahhh he wrestled. Looks like he didnt do team sports. Track and wrestling are personal endeavors in the form of team points. Builds character imo and humility. Explains a lot about the man himself!

Wrestling is a great sport, I loved it back in high school and was pissed off that my college didn't offer it. You work as a team, to better one's self as an individual. I can't imagine a better way to build character.

[Sola_Fide]

http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/easel/images/galleries/065618_Paul_best_all_around.jpg

What is Eileen Lardo doing to Lynn Chrise? Looks painful:(

[Guitarzan]

Ya...I got a kick out of Romney in the Glee Club. lol @ him

[AZKing]

Ron did tumbling?

I'd love to see him do that now... tumble on to stage for a debate :D

[Son of Detroit]

I thought Ron was a baseball player?

[ronpaultag]

http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/easel/images/galleries/065758_Paul_Young_April.jpg

Harry Reed? Hah

[steph3n]

I thought Ron was a baseball player?

He played baseball later I think...

[ihsv]

lulz @ Romney: Awards/Activities: Cross Country, Hockey, Glee Club (wtf???), Pre-med Club, Church Cabinet, The Forum, Pep Club, Blue Key Club, American Field Service, World Affairs Seminar (hmmm...), Speculator’s Club, Homecoming Committee Chairmen, Assistant Editor of the yearbook, Inter-house council representative

Dude was rutting around the political pig pen even in high school. The only thing he wasn't involved in (officially, at least) was the cheerleading squad :)

[steph3n]

Dude was rutting around the political pig pen even in high school. The only thing he wasn't involved in (officially, at least) was the cheerleading squad :)

Pep club maybe....

[South Park Fan]

I feel so unaccomplished looking at these activities.

[moostraks]

If this is the high school background for a political future I feel I have sold myself short all these years. "I coulda been a contender":D LOL!!! I find it interesting that many were drama, band, or chorus geeks...

As for Romney looks like he was playing for keeps right out of the starting gate.

[The Dark Knight]

Santorum looks like a pedophile in his pic

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

"Wow! Never knew Santorum was the basis for McLovin in Superbad. The things you learn. " LOL

[BamaAla]

Santorum looks like a pedophile in his pic


"Wow! Never knew Santorum was the basis for McLovin in Superbad. The things you learn. " LOL

No kidding. Look at those pork chops; he looks like a dude that enjoyed a party...what happened?

[Freedom 4 all]

If this is the high school background for a political future I feel I have sold myself short all these years. "I coulda been a contender":D LOL!!! I find it interesting that many were drama, band, or chorus geeks...

As for Romney looks like he was playing for keeps right out of the starting gate.

And Gingrich's picture looks as though he as spent a good deal of time getting swirlied. Perhaps explains general contempt for fellow man now.

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

and gingrich's picture looks as though he as spent a good deal of time getting swirlied. Perhaps explains general contempt for fellow man now.

lol

[iGGz]

http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/easel/images/galleries/063728_santorum_richard.jpg

[TruckinMike]

Newt won Baker's essay contest --- "My True Security". I bet it was about how he was going to be furor one day.:D

[low preference guy]

http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/easel/images/galleries/063728_santorum_richard.jpg

This is what dreams are made of.

[Yieu]

Bump for relevance. The link shows that Perry was in "Glee Club," which is relevant to the new ad.

[ItsTime]

Huntsman is a drop out? Did not know that.

[Liberty_Mike]

Ron Paul as best all around = f***ing awesome! He also looks like Rand.

Newt Gingrich looks like a nerd.

Rick Santorum, WTF???

Palin looks like a joke.

Bachman looks like even more of a joke.

Herman Cain looks like he wanted to be a CEO since high school.

Gary Johnson, lol! Although I like Gary Johnson, I can only laugh at his pictures for some reason.

[Sunstruck-Eden]

I busted up when I saw Santorum. He had to be the inspiration for McLovin. There is no other way to put it.

And is it just me, or was Fred Karger incredibly attractive? +1 for the gay community right there.

Also, I don't like how Cain and Ron were both voted "Best All-Around." Cain has clearly learned the art of manipulation and trolling since his high school years.

LOL at Huntsman and Pawlenty's haircuts btw.

[satchelmcqueen]

bachmann was HOT!
newt looked weird
romney looked gayer than i thought he would
palin looked nothing like herself
santorum is napoleon dynomite
paul was bad ass looking