Though time machines do not exist to the public, the Mustang asked SDA where (or when) they would travel, given the chance to bend time. Answers ranged from as soon as 1969s Woodstock to Victorian France, or all the way back to the Prehistoric Age, where restrictions on pet dinosaurs were not enforced.

“I would travel to New York in the 1970s. I think it would be super cool to go to a disco wearing a wig and not look cheesy.” – Sophomore Sophia Hurley

“I think it would be cool to go back to the 1940s when my great grandmother was alive. We  could go shopping together. She was a tailor so she could help me make clothes.” – Sophomore Gina Checchia

“Probably 1984, because some great albums came out that year. I also think that it would be cool to be in a time without any technology and live a simpler life.” – Sophomore Alex Pence

“I would time travel to the 1930s in Paris and dance with F. Scott Fitzgerald.” – Senior Kelsey Payne

“I would time travel to the 1600s in England because I love the way people dressed back then.” – Senior Taylor Johnson

“I would time travel to the 1950s so I could see Jackie Robinson play baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers.  He is such an inspiration to me and it would be awesome to actually see him play.” – Junior Philip Paris

“[I would visit] the 1970s so I could go to Woodstock.” – Senior Brendan Walsh

“I would want to travel back to the dinosaur time because dinosaurs are frickin’ awesome. My favorite kind of dinosaur is the velociraptor because they were fast and killed stuff with their feet.” – Freshman Quinn Sakihara

“I would want to travel back to the mid-1800s in the Great Plains because in that time the architecture and design of the different buildings were quite exquisite. Also, everyday life seemed more relaxed.” – Freshman Chloe Canler

“I would travel back to maybe the Renaissance just for a couple of hours because it seems like a pretty fancy period because of all the paintings and inventions. Or maybe I would go to several years ago, the 1990s to an early Radiohead concert or even more years ago to a Beatles concert.” – Freshman Emma Noble

“I would go to the 1920s because of the authors and the parties. I like all of the 1920s authors. Maybe I wouldn’t really meet any, but it would be interesting to understand their background. I would probably get autographs.” – Senior John Landers

“The early 1900s. Back then it was common to get an apprenticeship at 15 and to get married at 17. I would want to work for a metal smith, learn a craft. It was just such a different lifestyle.”  – Senior Josh Herz

“The 1960s. Because… everyone was really happy and discovering new things. They were discovering how to live a fulfilling life without needing a standard of success. Go to school, have kids, make money… no. Party with Austin Powers.” – Freshman Zack Kanzler

“I would go to the 1920s because of the authors and the parties. I like all of the 1920s authors. Maybe I wouldn’t really meet any, but it would be interesting to understand their background. I would probably get autographs.” – Senior John Landers

“The early 1900s. Back then it was common to get an apprenticeship at 15 and to get married at 17. I would want to work for a metal smith, learn a craft. It was just such a different lifestyle.”  – Senior Josh Herz

“The 1960s. Because… everyone was really happy and discovering new things. They were discovering how to live a fulfilling life without needing a standard of success. Go to school, have kids, make money… no. Party with Austin Powers.” – Freshman Zack Kanzler

“I would go to the future so I could live in the era of teen Beach Movie becoming a reality.” – Junior Lily Clune

“I’d go back to the 1920s. The parties seem really fun.” – Freshman Jennifer Kerr

“I would go to the Jurassic era and I might be able to find the characters from the ‘Land Before Time’ and get their autographs.” – Junior Ty Goering

“The 1980s because they had hilarious clothing. Or the distant future because of aliens.” – Junior Tenley Feinberg

“I think I’d like to go back to WWII, so like, 1940s…but IDK, I’d want to be a guy back then. It would either be the 1940s so I could fly planes with the Army Air Corps or maybe I’d go way back to the Roman Empire, because I always thought that would be cool.” – Senior Marissa Schuling

“The 1980s, everyone had dumb hair and listened to really good pop rock.” – Senior Jacob Duga

“I’d like to go back to the Roaring Twenties and the time of Gatsby because it seems like they had some cool parties.” – Senior Marc Bahbahani

“I would go to the Renaissance and mess with the old relics before they happened because I would want to see what happened and what changed. I think I would go to Italy because I like the accent there and because that’s where people like Leonardo Da Vinci lived.” – Freshman Riva Cooper

“I’d go to the 1920s because it was the Big Band Era and it was awesome and extremely classy.” – Senior Ben Shapero

“I would go back to the 1990s because the TV shows were good and the entertainment industry was booming. Everything was original. The people were also more genuine and everything was just chill.” – Freshman Tina Bullington

“Oh the 1920s for sure! They had really hot clothing. And classy guys. Yeah, hot clothing and super classy guys!” – Freshman Isabella Baldwin

“[I would] probably [visit] the recovery period after WWII in Europe. I think it’d be interesting to watch, not necessarily experience, what processes Europe went through to rebuild its nations, salvage cultures, and develop new languages.” – Senior Irena Weaver

“The twenties because I think flapper dresses would be fun and it just seems like a glamorous time period.” – Senior Vivian Torres

“I would travel back to ancient Greece because I’m obsessed with all the mythology. Or maybe dinosaur [times] because I love them.” – Freshman Nikki Arm

“Dinosaur [times] so I could have a pet T-Rex. I’d catch it easily because its arms are to short so it can’t really do much and then I’d make a saddle and ride it. Probably dropping onto its back by pterodactyl.” – Sophomore Cora Germann

“I’d go to 1111 because it’s four of the same number.” – Freshman Meg Clinton

“I would go to the 1960s because it seems like fun. There were cool outfits and people were not afraid to be risqué.” – Sophomore Megan Scherer

“Cave man time because I would want to paint caves and ride dinosaurs.” – Sophomore Eva Weissig

“The 1980s because they were awesome. There was a lot going on and so many cool places to go.” – Sophomore Patricia Rivero

“I would like to live in ancient Egypt because that was the ancient civilization that allowed women to have the most freedom. Also, it was always really warm and you got to go barefoot and wear sandals all day. And I like how it seems to have been a relatively simple life.” – Sophomore Claire Magnuson

“Victorian ‘cause the architecture was amazing. And they wore really cool dresses and their technique for painting portraits was funny!” – Sophomore Lindsey Stidham

“I would love to live in the era of the Great Gatsby because they had amazing dresses, hair, makeup, and parties.” – Sophomore Nadya Butova

“I have always wanted to live in the 1970s because of the culture. Everything was so creative and colorful. I love the music too-disco, not rock.” – Sophomore Sophie Henry

“I would want to go to the 1920s because they had really cute clothing. The people were also really nice… I think.” – Freshman Molly Vonder

“I know everybody wants to go the forties and fifties and stuff, but the racism part is kinda weird to me. I’d probably choose the twenties and hang out with bank robbers.” – Sophomore Harrison Pearson

“Definitely some, like, ancient American civilization like the Mayans or Aztecs. But maybe not because of the whole human sacrifice thing.” – Junior Robert Garcia

“Man, I’d be on some Napoleon I era, cause you know he was straight running France like a club. And you know the French invented croissants, so you know they did something right.” – Junior Angel Perez

“I would live in the late 1950s, because I can dress like Carrie Mulligan in ‘An Education.’ Plus things would be less expensive. I would go back further, but I like indoor plumbing.” – Senior Wendy Disch

“I would live in World War II America, because there were antibiotics and cool cars. Though I’d want to be 12 during World War II, because that way I wouldn’t get drafted, but I’d be old enough by the 1960s to enjoy patriarchy.” – Junior Matthew Eliceiri

“I’d like to stay in the present because I need computers. Also we don’t have rampant disease.” –Sophomore Calder Jones

“I would travel to the Industrial Era of England, because it is just an interesting time to me, in terms of literature and creative thinking.” – Sophomore Ciara Reiter

“I would travel to the Prehistoric Era, because I literally have an obsession with dinosaurs.” – Sophomore Joanie Strattman

“World War II, because I really want to know what it would be like to fight for what’s right, and for our country.” – Senior Wesley Whittlesey

“I would smash the time travel device because time travel is silly and causes problems.” – Freshman Tara Caulfield

“Victorian France. The old school Marie Antoinette type time. I have always loved the fashion. It amazed me and confused me at the same time. Their hair was just amazing. Height achieved.” – Junior Madeline Marko-Martinez

“Medieval times, but only if I could avoid all the torture and warrior weapons. I would also show everyone that girls can be tough too, since back then the women just had to stay at home and work. Plus, it sounds exciting to face all the challenges and experience all the action that time period had to offer.” – Freshman Kelly Luong

“Definitely the fifties, since I like the fashion and attitude of that time period. Everything was all really unique, plus that was around the time that TV and all sorts of modern culture were being introduced. I would also want to meet Lucil Ball from ‘I Love Lucy,’ since she was really fun and I love the show.” – Freshman Linnea Leidy

“I think I would want to go to the seventies, since that was around the time of the hippies. Plus, I think it would pretty cool to drive around one of those big Volkswagen busses! I would also take the chance to show all the people in the seventies modern technology, like iPhones, because it would probably blow their minds.” – Freshman Shayne Busick

“I want to go to the Victorian age. I just want to learn more about it. I love history, so any era would be fine.” – Senior Abby Espinosa

“I think it would be interesting to go to the 1950s when Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were still alive.” – Junior Jamisyn Atlas

“I would time travel to the late 1960s because of the war counter culture and changing of the psychedelic tides.” – Junior Natalie Cox

“I would go back to the 1970s because the Beatles call to me.” – Sophomore Kylah Clay

“I would want to travel to the early 1900s in England just because I love reading about the aristocracy and I think that would’ve been really interesting to see in the flesh.” – Sophomore Elizabeth Loren

“Aztec times because we just learned about them and they were pretty cool. Also, I think they had like, magic back then so that would be pretty interesting to see.” – Junior James Cook

“I’d travel to the time of dinosaurs because then I could get a pet T-Rex and train it to answer my door.” – Sophomore Warren Teschmacher

“I’d go to the early 19^th Century because New Orleans would be fun to go to at that time.” – Senior Sam Hodges

“I’d probably go the Roaring 1920s because of all the parties and flapper dresses are cool.” – Sophomore Jillian Roberts

“Renaissance … birth of history as a study and emphasis on education.” – Senior Astrid Gonzales

“I would go back to the 1970s because I want to have an afro and to dance in hippy clothes. I especially want to wear bell-bottoms. I also love tie die clothes and I like to be happy all the time.” – Freshman Ashni Varma

“I want to go back to ancient Egypt. It would be fun to be an Egyptian because I like Egyptian culture, like the way they dress. I also want to live near and explore the pyramids.” – Freshman Hope Hajek

“I would want to be a human in the prehistoric era with dinosaurs. I want to ride a T-rex and a Pterodactyl. I would also want to live under a rock, like Patrick from SpongeBob, with my many pet dinosaurs.” – Freshman Katherine Tarangelo

“I would choose the 1970s because it was groovy you know. They would wear long maxi skirts and flowers in their hair without thinking about Coachella.” – Senior Nadia Igel

“The 1970s so I could go to…what’s it called? Woodstock? Was that in the 1970s?” – Senior Courtney Kinnare

“The 1960s because teenagers were super involved and passionate about music. People were more involved in the world around them as a whole.” – Senior Chloe Rock

“I’d go back to 1492 so I could sail the ocean blue with Columbus.” – Senior Eliza Naimi

“1800s because life was more simple. I think the arts were more appreciated, and the styles were cool. Also people took their time with things more, rather than rushing through to get from one thing to the next.” – Senior Nicole Loya

“I say mid 1800s because that was before cars, so horses and carts were being used. I don’t know how that stands with plumbing or electricity though.” – Senior Lauren Shaw

“Definitely the 1920s because I think prohibition would’ve been exciting, and everyone liked to dance so….” – Senior Celeste Jepson

“This is a difficult question. I probably would want to visit the 1990s because of cool rock music and the tv shows.” – Sophomore Katelyn Herr

“I would go to the 1960s because times back then more simple. Also I want to listen to the music!” – Junior Corin Luckhardt

“We would go to the dinosaur days! We like exploring, adventure, and reptiles. Plus I’ve always wanted to fly on the back of one of those flying dinosaurs!” – Juniors Rachel Yuter and Maddy Fournier

“I would go to the 1950s because of the music and the awesome clothes. I love poodle skirts!” – Junior Rebecca Bland

“I think it would be cool to go back to the cave man era. I would like to see the primitive musical instruments!” – Senior Katrina Smith

“I’d want to go to 1715 so I could be a pirate, because they’re glorified criminals, and you get to sail the ocean looking fer plunder, ye scurvy dogs.” – Junior Vikas Sarathy

“I would travel to ancient Greece to see what life was like and to see all that classical artwork and to see historical discoveries being made.” – Senior Ryan Hollis Romero

“If I could travel to any time era, I would want to go to the 1940s because the towns were so little and everyone knew each other, and the way people dressed was so elegant, and the music was fun and everything during that time period was just cute.” – Junior Paige Mitchell

“I would go back to the 1980s because it would be interesting to see Michael Jackson’s original characteristics, and I would want to get the chance to hang out with him.” – Freshmen Daisy Espinoza

“I would want to go back to 1969 Woodstock, because there was such a good vibe and everyone was just laidback and didn’t really care about what was going on around them. Plus the music back then was just so real and a concert experience like that would be an amazing experience.” – Senior Alana Sullivan

“If I could go back to any time era, I would want to go back to the 1950s or 1960s because there wasn’t so much danger, so as a young kid you would be able to just walk around town without anything happening, and there was just so much freedom to do what you wanted, and people weren’t so involved in technology so they would play outside more rather than being stuck indoors doing nothing.” – Junior Emily Peters

“If I could time travel I would go to the 1920s because I love the era’s whole culture. It’s a shame we have yet to invent time travel.” – Senior Sophie Gracey

“If I could travel through time I would definitely go back to the 1970s because I’m a hippie.” – Junior Jasmine Nava

“If I could time travel I would visit the late 1960s and early 1970s because I love the free-flowing culture and rock movements.” – Freshman Firas Moussa

“I think it would be kind of cool to go to the periods where the Ancient Egypt stuff was going on.  They have the cool cats.  The dogs and kitties are the best.  They’ve also got all of the cool jewelry and stuff too.” – Freshman Emma Strayer

“I would meet Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1900s.  He did lots of good things.  Also, Abraham Lincoln from the 1800s.  I would ask if I could try on his hat.  I would also go into his office, sit in his chair, and pretend like I’m working.” – Freshman Taylor King

“You know what would be really cool?  The pyramids when people were there and when they were being made.  I’ve also always wanted to wear one of those really puffy dresses that people used to wear.  They’re old fashion from like the 1800s.” – Freshman Hannah Fawcett

“I would go back to 1997 to do it all over again.” – Junior Sophia Hernandez

“[I would travel to] the 1980s because of their outfits and the music was awesome and everyone in 1980s movies always looks like they’re having so much fun.” – Senior Karen Vela

“I would travel back in time to the 1970s because I feel like people were more relaxed and getting into college was easier” – Senior Amy Gomez

“I would go back to the French Revolution because I think it was unnecessarily violent and I would like to save people from it.” –Senior Lock Goodsell

“I’d rather just stay in the present.” – Sophomore Allie Manis