Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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As the seventies concluded, they foreshadowed a more volatile ensuing decade. In the fall of 1979, militants in Teheran seized our embassy and kidnapped over fifty United States citizens with the approval of Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini. The hostages remained in captivity while Iran demanded that the Shah be returned to his homeland to stand trial. Refusing to submit to terrorism. President Carter chose to sit out the crisis and wait for the eventual release of the hostages. During the hostage crisis a more potentially violent confrontation with the Soviet Union developed. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan demanded some form of U.S. retaliation. Reluctant to oppose Russia with the military. Carter urged an Olympic boycott of the Moscow games and convinced the United Nations to condemn the invasion. The threat of Soviet domination in the Persian Gulf caused the price of gold to skyrocket above 800 dollars an ounce, while intensifying debate over the reinstatement of the draft. High school students. with a new female twist, realized that their future plans might not be fulfilled as designed. The year's lighter news unveiled a new hero in sailing soloist Jerry Spiesa and a new sex symbol in Bo Derek, the perfect ten. Roman Catholics were delighted with the Pope’s tour of the country, for they developed a more intimate relationship with their charming and personable religious leader. Holywood continued to assault her audiences with special effect thrillers such as Star Trek and The Black Hole, Disney's first restricted movie. The inevitable flood of movies about the Vietnam War surfaced as The Deer Hunter and Apocalypse Now shocked and enlightened audiences. Jim Henson’s Muppets provided more entertainment than humanly possible in The Muppet Movie. which catapulted Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy to stardom. Movies offered relief from the growing concerns in world affairs. which showed students what to expect and avoid in the future. 1. Journalistic periodicals allow concerned stu-donts to keep up on current events. 2. Olympic hopeful Gareth Conway, president of the Chess and Backgammon Club, is undaunted by a chance of a boycott of the Moscow games. 3. Super America's blatant reminder of exorbitant gasoline prices dampened the cruising spirit in many student drivers. 4 Stave Teynor, a master-mind behind Edina-East's anti-Khomeini rally, gives a spirited talk. 4UI0V VJX Ws, 18 CURRENT EVENTS

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Coronation ’79 upheld the continuity of tradition with the excitement of individuality. The audience exploded with applause as an awe-struck Mike Sholz was chosen king. Mike’s state of amazement provided a speedy selection of the new queen, instead of the usual tension-filled, traditional crowning. The audience shared Sara Willson’s surprise when Mike crowned her so quickly. Everyone enthusiastically applauded the new king and queen. The dance also took a new direction. The western theme was carried out effectively. the decorations depicting an old western railroad town, complete with train. As couples arrived at the dance, they were greeted by a smiling Mrs. Schultz on horseback; English teacher by day. cowgirl by night. This year’s band. Paradox, was new to our school, and most couples seemed to enjoy them. After the dance, tradition was upheld as most couples went to parties at various homes and hotels. Homecoming '79 was a success in all respects but the final score of the game. HOMECOMING 17

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What’s Happening? Abscam Bo Derek Cambodia Draft debate Embargo Fuel shortage Gold Hostages Inflation Jimmy Carter Khomeini Lake Placid Muppets N uclear protests O lympic boycott Pope’s visit Quick, move on to next letter Bobbed banks Spiess, Jerry T eheran U SSR invades Afghanistan V ietnam returns through Hollywood Wayne, John X-isled Shah Y ear of the child Zimbabwe, Rhodesia CURRENT EVENTS 19