Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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Faculty ROW I: E. Robertson, K. Hamilton, A. Nordquist, K. Forrost, J. Brynteson, P. Turner. ROW 2: S. Hawthorne. R. Pearson C. Fisher, S. Barnes, D. Rouzer, F Ashenbrenner, G. Gustafson, E. Sponde, G. Rothgeb. NOT PICTURED: P. Patterson. Advertising Student Life Activities Subscriptions Section Editors: ROW 1: M. Hill, Layout; M. Anderson, Seniors; L. Kidder, Copy; J. McKendrick, Sports; S. Joslin, Student life. ROW 2: D. Coveil, Activities; M. Swenson, Faculty; P. Strong, Business Manager; J. Thiss, Advertising; E. Hoffert, Classes; J. Begg, Advertising. Art Copy Sports Seniors ROW I: J. Cooper, M. Violett, P. Clausen, S. Chaney, J. Bauernfeind, M. Blood. ROW 2: H. Sawyer, E. Finkenaur, G. Scroggin. NOT PICTURED: P. Patterson. Classes

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For months, the Whigrean staff kept a new addition to the '57 Whigrean a secret. In December, they announced to the student body that a 45-speed record would supplement the yearbook. This record included recordings of the various school events which created the greatest memories for the students. To do this, and to include the 1957 spring sports and activities, distribution of the annual was postponed until after the close of school. Many long hours were spent, under the guidance of Mrs. Glassing, planning layouts, writing copy, and pouring over countless pictures in the famous pub room. Because the pub room was shared with the Buzzette, a frierfdly rivalry grew between the two. The Whigrean's Christmas tree was found hanging upside down from the ceiling one morning — obviously the work of the Buz-zetters ! Among the many things which are remembered by the staff were Wednesday treat days, the picture open house, and above all, the well-rewarded hours creating this— the 1957 Whigrean. L. to R.: M. Kuntz, Co-Editor; Mrs. R. Glassing, Advisor; C. Smith, Co-Editor.

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Declamation Declamation activities helped develop student talent in dramatics and public speaking. The contestants worked for their own satisfaction and for a good appraisal from the judges. The evaluations ranged from poor to superior. Each student practiced with an advisor to obtain a superior plus which would entitle him to participate in the next higher contest. Levels of the competition were local, district, regional, and state. The local contest took place on February 27. The district, on March 13, was held at Edina-Morningside for the first time, and later, four of the Edina-Morningside contestants received superior at the regional, although there were no representatives in the state contest. The various sections included were dramatic, humorous reading, memorized and original oratory, discussion groups, extemporaneous speaking, and pantomime. In the one-act play division, three contestants chose as their entry The Finger of God. ROW ti J. Luc , L Micho l, F. Grecnogle, L Pawluk, M. Nordquitl, R. Cum-miskoy. ROW 2: J. Bouernfeind, S. Fred rick on, B. H y, K. Porterfield, H. Hooper, M. Carlton, J. Richardson. ROW 3: 0. M ll ma, L. Rosendahl, K. Kannenberg, M. McLaughlin, S. Robertion, M. Franzen, J. This . NOT PICTURED: G. Albrecht. ROW I j P. Strong, D. Coveil, M. Carlton, J. Rottifer, P. Clou ten, I. Rabe, G. Albrecht, B. Hey. ROW 2: H. Hooper, D. Mellema, E. Spande, M. McLaughlin, J. Thitt, K. Knnnenberg, M. Hill, S. Frederickton. ROW 3: L. Michael, L Lund-gren, J. Carlton, J. Sonnetyn, R. Simmt, L Powluk, J. Thievolt, I. Kidder, B. Carlton. ROW 4: M. Nordquitt, M. Patten, L Martin, D. Portont, R. Gage, M. Juneau, S. Chaney, K. Terwilliger, E. Robertton, S. Barnet. The presentation of a really top-notch production was the aim of the Edina-Morningside National Thespians. A superlative achievement attempted by few such groups, was the staging of Blithe Spirit during the winter. Membership in the National Thespian Society was the goal of every dramatic student. This honor was achieved only after the student had earned ten points by participating in declam, working on the various stage crews, or playing a part in the actual productions. As members earned additional points, they were honored with gold stars. All Thespians received a national dramatics magazine called 'Theater Arts, which gave them many helpful pointers in acting, as well as reviews of plays suitable for high school staging. In the spring of the year, the society held its main social event, at which time initiation was conducted for the new members, and service committees were formed for the annual picnic. -20-