West High School - Hesperian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Enthusiastic Hi-Ho Allison Park dances to the insistant rhythm of a catchy number from Wcst Side Story . In a contrast of moods, a medley of “Exodus and Hava Nagilah is sung by the choir. Jovial High Steppers Candy Swanson and Kathy Farrell dance to theTijuana Brass hit. Acapulco 1922 . Pop Group members Caroline Byram and Gary Larson step to the lively tune of Haul Out the Holly . 25

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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

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Timely Snowfall Aids in Sno-Daze Activities With plenty of snow outdoors. West High School students enjoyed the traditional Sno-Daze. Through the work of committees and volunteers, juniors organized three days of activities from January 27-29. An afternoon auditorium ushered in Sno-Daze 71. Former royalty Mr. Blizzard, David Moshou and Miss Snowflake, Ann Martinetto, transferred their titles to Tom Wright and Paula Cross. That afternoon,broomball games took place on Lake of the Isles, where the boys once again ruled supreme. The next day was highlighted by Slave Day. where boys got their chance to subject girls to various tortures. On Friday a student talent show was presented which ranged from the junior High Steppers to a dramatic presentation given by Deborah Brin and Virginia Humphrey. After the show, volunteers competed in a banana-eating contest, in which Mark Mercer emerged as the champion. School was dismissed early, and students engaged in a romp in the snow. That evening a dance took place at St. Paul’s Church. There was also a hockey game against Henry High School which capped off three days of fun and frolic. Mr. Blizzard. Tom Wright, flashes a devilish grin at Miss Snowflake. Paula Cross, after having pulled her into the snow. Mr. David Knutson surprises many students by leading an impromptu hootenany on the stair landing. 26