Edina West Upper Division - Windigo Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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ITH A LITTLE HELP Having taken a quick glance through the Commons, it was hardly conceivable that one could actually form close friendships among the aweinspiring numer of people gathered here in one place. But within the confines of our school were many organizations which were helpful in aiding the formation of close friendships. Kelsey Hansen (11). a Concert Band mem- ber. explained. During Pops, were together so much throughout the year that one can't help getting to know everyone really well. Organizations also bonded together many people with totally different interests who could connect with one common interest they shared together through their organization or activity. Sue Gebhard (11). a Ze-phyrus staff member, stat- ed. People have a chance through activities to make friends with someone they would normally never meet. Finally, through clubs and organizations, one could discover what was needed to maintain a newly founded friendship. Jennifer Palacek (12) said International Club members were interested and respectful of everyone else's opinion. By Nicole Troyer Jessica Schwartzbaucr (12) and Molly Kelly (12) relax for a moment in a Japanese garden. New Concert Band members get to know one another through a grueling initiation. 18 ACTIVITIES FEATURE

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Int'l Club members Kathryn ler. John Workinger, McCready. and Allison took to the trees in the fall. fall is a Barbara Walter’s interview question, kind of like oak trees with no leaves, dead tomato plants, and Donna Rice. — Jon Larson (10) Fall was a season of dramatic change; not only did the leaves change, but so did Edina students. They transformed from summer's wild and crazy spirits, into students slaving over chemistry and calculus exams. But the bad points of fall didn't add up to diddley squat compared to the mountain of fun that fall brought to us. The season of trees ablaze with color, brought a new school year complete with new friends, old friends, and challanges to tackle. All summer the seniors thought of methods to destroy sophomore egos, but soon abandoned their antics due to the stress of selecting colleges. After attending college meetings and reading dozens of brochures, seniors hit A BIG FAL the road during MEA to check out colleges firsthand. School was busy due to the college rush, and all the stressful classes. commented David Kwon (12). MEA weekend for others was a time to kick back and relax, or take a final trip to the cabin. Stated Tom Colvin (10), I like fall because I get to go up North and shoot Bambi. No matter what students did over the four day weekend they seemed to have a screaming good time. Don't forget the fall sports: soccer, cross country running, volleyball, tennis, gymnastics, and, of course, football. Students donned jackets and gloves and ventured out to sit on cold aluminum benches, sacrificing their health to cheer on the Hornets. The most exciting football game definitely was Homecoming — garnished with fireworks, a rowdy mob of fans, and an entertaining halftime show that eased the pain of defeat. After the big Homecoming dance and extravagance, students had the holidays to look forward to. Halloween, cold noses, mittens, hot chocolate, and those first few flakes of snow all foreshadowed the close of a jubilant autumn and the advent of another cold Minnesota winter. By Scott Jaeger FALL

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Brian Fulford (11) and Sarah Jacobson (11) joke around behind the scenes of the Mamc production. A rowdy bunch of sophomores unite to cheer on Edina at a home football game. Doreen Armstrong (12) and Kevin Abramson (11) take time away from the dance to be together. ACTIVITIES FEATURE 19