West High School - Hesperian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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As her own Li’ Abner weighs in at a penny a pound. Barb Nygaard smiles with relief at his light load. Kirk Hokanson frowns in dismay upon discovering that his partner can’t afford the nickel bail to get him out of jail. Hillbilly High Steppers LeeAnn Larson and Linda Mullen grin with blacked-out teeth after dancing the “shipoopcc . 23

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Sadie Hawkins Moves To Downtown YWCA Garbed in Dogpatch best, candidates for Daisy Mae and Marryin' Sam were presented in a November 13. 1970 morning auditorium. That evening couples mosied to the Minneapolis Y.W.C.A. for the Y-Teens' sponsored Sadie Hawkins dance. The spacious rooms of the Y.W.C.A. provided a pleasant change from the usual crowded setting of the boys’ gym. The presentation of winning candidates. Tod Ewing and Terry Davis, highlighted the evening. This year a new activity was instituted. Mock sheriffs pa-troled the students in search of couples who failed to hold hands. Male violators were carted off to jail, where bail was set at five cents. High Steppers and their beaus gave the annual fun-loving presentation of the “shipoopee”, adding to the Hillbilly atmosphere. Heidi Noun gels a word of advice from Rick Sheldon on how to trap her man into marriage. Dogpatch style. Hillbilly sweetheart Bonni Smith looks dejectedly on as a “sheriff' carts her unfortunate beau off to jail. Tom Swanson chews nervously on his corncob pipe as he awaits the results of the voting for Marryin Sam. 22

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Holiday Joy Conveyed Through Varied Modes The 1970 Holiday auditorium featured many talents. The stage was decorated with multi-colored pih-atas created by the Spanish classes. The Band opened the program with seasonal tunes. The Pop Group presented a medley of holiday songs. Effective lighting and formal attire combined to give the group a professional air. Members had spent numerous hours beforehand perfecting choreography arranged by Mr. Theodore Stelten. The Choir sang songs of many ethnic groups. Selections included a witty adaptation of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”, a medley of “Exodus” and “Hava Nagilah”, and the spiritual, “Written In dc Holy Book”. Paula Cross entertained the audience with a solo performance of “Oh Holy Night”. The Hi-Hoz presented their own interpretation of a number from the hit musical. “West Side Story”. The West High Steppers completed the program with a dance to a Tijuana Brass tunc. The orchestra tunes up in preparation for their appearance in the Holiday auditorium. 24