Jim H.
Yelp
Like a sharp slap to the face, it has just come to my attention that 2009 is the year of my 20th High School Reunion. Its hard to believe that Ive been out of school almost twice as long as I was in school. As many who follow the message boards may know, while my dammned body has aged 2 times over, my mind is still that of the 16 year old that roamed the halls of Haverford High School.
Cenzos Pizza was the only nearby place that tolerated and thrived on the masses of High and Middle schoolers who pooled their change together to buy a few slices of pizza. I havent been back in the entire 20 years since graduation but im pretty sure its still there and im pretty sure some sadsack teens are still suffering with burned roof of mouth, unable to quench it with cola because they couldnt afford both pizza and soda.
As I remember, the pizza was exceptionally good. Thin and floppy with good cheese and somewhat sweet sauce. We lived in their delivery range and when it was my turn to order pizza, I always went for Cenzos and invariably, the delivery driver was always someone I knew from school trying to pay off their car, and i felt obliged to tip them well.
Cenzos was somewhat of a safe-zone, as the owners tolerated normal teenage nonsense but didnt tolerate acts of violence. More than once, I fled to the safety of Cenzos , pursued by kids who meant me harm, to wait out a beating. What can I say, much like a few times here on Yelp, my sass has gotten me into some trouble.
Our HS Reunion isnt planned just yet but I hope, on that evening, we can make a trip to Cenzos for old times sake. Who knows, I may piss someone off at the reunion by calling them fat or old and have to make a break for the safety of Cenzos. Ill just have to remember to bring enough for a slice AND a soda.