Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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PAUL EDWARD ANHALT A pa! on the back from Patrick Henry ... a casual secretary and cool radio announcer in Of Thee I Sing ... a love for the outdoors — hunting, fishing, and camping . . . quiet, sincere, witty . . . Paul's congenial air and subtle philosophy soon earned him many friends. WILLIAM CLINTON BAGWILL Baggy — apparent lovor of the fine oris . . . member of choir and art classes . . . active os hockoy manager, member of Hi-Y, and Homecoming float committees . . . bouyant friendliness and a desire to get ahead . . . eat, drink, and be merry. VIRGINIA LOUISE BAKKE Reason that gontlemon prefer blondes . . . transferred from Washburn . . . Y-Teens, Fronch Club, and Pep Club . . . worked on Homecoming committee . . . served as hall monitor . . . memories of a Colorado ranch . . . high aspiration for the future: an airline hostess. PATRICIA IRENE BARKER Long hair ond a lovoly low voice . . . exceptional talent in vocal music was demonstrated in the choir . . . Spanish Club member . . . won part in Thespian play, The Heiress . . . future plans include Bible college ... on air of kindly, gentle seriousness. NORMAN WILLIAM ANDERSON Indispensiblc to the printshop for the post three yeors . . . interests tend toward politics, printing, and women . . . his best improssion — the proof press . . . Norman's plons for the future include service in the army. ARLENE ANDRESON Andy . . . fascinated by domestic duties . . . vivacious president of tho Pop Club . . . active in Rod Cross Council, choir, Spanish Club, Y-Teens, plus various committees . . . Buzzotto pago editor . . . honor roll student . . . intrigued by knitting needles . . . redhead with a spiritod disposition. t JOHN ROBERT BEACH Edina's master olectrician — audio and visual . . . lighting and sound for Thespian, class plays, and Homecoming . . . a willing Red Cross worker . . . Tri-Alpha's treasurer . . . Bob made special connections during his senior year . . . futuro projection: engineering. BARBARA ANN BEMENT Sweet and quiet mannerisms . . . appropriate as Hi-Y Sweetheart candidate in her junior year . . . Y-Teens, Spanish Club, and Pop Club occupied Ity Bify's spare time . . , member of Homecoming and Prom committees . . . blue eyes looking Eastward. - 15-

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RAYMOND WIU.MER ABRAHAMSON Indiana's loss, Edina-Morningsido's gain . . . “Honest Abe was a trustworthy handler of money for the junior and senior classes and the E-Club . . . lettered in football . . . Hi-Y member, homeroom president, and Student Council representative ... his radiant smile and congeniality made him our first Homecoming King. DENNIS RICHARD ACTON Left Chicago for Edina in his sophomore year . . . Dennis took port in choir and Hi-Y ... a hard worker in the printshop . . . helped to decorate for on “Evening in Paris . . . motors and machines — with four wheels . . . a spark of mischievousness. DONNA MAE ANDERSON Not a typical redhead . . . loyal member of French, Latin, and Pop Clubs, Y-Teens, and G.A.A. . . . worked on Buzette staff . . . Prom intermission committee ... an avid golfer . . . figure of a model with the clothos to match. JACQUELINE LILLIAN ANDERSON Unpredictable Jacqui . . . fond of leaving homework to attend Y-Teens, Pep Club, or G.A.A. . . . junior class play and Prom committees . . . summer pastime: water skiing on Lako Minnetonka ... a rapid conversationalist . . . always cheerful. ELINOR MARY ADAMS Dilligent, efficient, intelligent, and sincere . . . results: Whigrean faculty editor and co-editor. Quill and Scroll, National Honor Society, and leadership conferences . . . got all-school Y-Teens out of a jam os secretary and treasurer . . . faithful service to Homecoming, Prom, and play committeos ... an ardent love for the out-of-doors, especially skiing . . . quiet in appearance, kinotic in feeling. ALAN CARL ALLISON Mr. Words — a gigantic vocabulary . . . active as Hi-Y member and Homecoming committee chairman . . . chosen for National Honor Society . . . casual and intelligent manner . . . known for his philosophical sayings: Tis better to keep silent ond be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt. . . . congratulations, valodictorian! BARBARA ROSE ALLIVATO Efficient and willing worker . . . Buzzette personality and exchange editor . . . active in Spanish and Pep Clubs . . . Junior Red Cross throughout high school . . . member of National Honor Society and senior homeroom officer . . . business chairman for junior class play ... an avid sports fan . . . ambition: nursing. BARBARA GAIL ANDERSON Homemaker of Tomorrow . . . extended cooperation in Y-Teens and French Club . . . revealed ability and intelligence as treasurer of National Honor Society, homeroom vice-president, and member of Whigrean staff . . . all-city leadership conference . . . piano and culinary artist . . . thoughtful courtesy. - 14-

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PATRICIA ANN BENNETT With o song in her heart — brought fome to Pot os o member of the Choraliers . . . qualified choir member . . . participation os an office and cafeterio helper . . . Junior Achievement occupied her extra hours . . . future: both a qualified and golden blonde secretary. VICTORIA LEE BENSON Complete as a comedian and a companion . . . member of Y-Teens and Spanish Club . . . office assistant for two years . . . make-up committee for class play . . . everlasting supply of vitality and a nover-ending supply of jokes — humorously told with a husky voice. LAWRENCE GLENN BERGLUND Edino welcomed Bergie from Washburn in his junior year . . . track, football, E-Club, choir, Hi-Y, and various committees . . . oustanding award: Edina's safest driver . . . hidden talents: a supreme judge of beauty — Of Thee I Sing . ARLINE JOY BERLIN Never a hair out of place . . . faithful member of French Club, Y-Teens, and Pep Club ... a G.A.A. award . . . consistant worker on Homecoming committees — floats and skits . . . called Sunshine — a nickname for a radiant personality . . . nursing career in the future. JUDITH ANN BESETH Judy . . . sophisticated but sweet . . . active mombor of Y-Teens, Spanish Club . . . Homecoming and Prom committees . . inquisitive mind, exquisite figure . . . interests: art and modeling — beauty and form. MARY GAIL BIEBER Constant companions in her Buick . . . musical inclinations formed in senior choir . . . athletic participation in G.A.A. . . . interesting activities in Y-Teens and Latin Club . a swimming and skiing enthusiast . . . artistic endeavors. ■ DUANE EVERETT BLANCHARD The All-American Boy —transferred from Roosevelt in 1954 . . . quick recognition in football, basketball, and track . . . Hi-Y and E-Club . . . honor roll and National Honor Society . . . deserving recipient of the silver football and scholarship for outstanding academic-athlotic achievement . . . confidence and independence personified. MARY JO BLESSING Jody, our southern belle . . . lent her originality and enthusiasm to many activities: Student Council, Homecoming and Prom committoes, declamation, Whigrean and Buzzette staffs, and Spanish Club . . . reigned as Homecoming Queen . . . appropriately cast as Emily in junior class play . . . favorite song— Bimbo . . . animated and vivacious.