Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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MARILYN LEA ACKERSON A musically-minded miss who plays both clarlnot and piano ... on enthusiastic band member — naturally . . . left Moorhead to onrich Edina with a sweet smile and friondly monner . . . regular appear-ancos on the- honor roll . . . spooks with an ongolic voice. KAREN JILL ALBRECHT Known by her middle name ... a nowcomor in her junior year with a cuto Kansas occenf ... on ofiico holper and a participant in Y-Teens . . . octive on several committees . . . always ready with o clever comment . . . radiates fun wherever she goes. DAYTON EDWARD AMUNDSON Corkio ... as good natured as he is tall ... the sandy-haired carry-out and stock boy at Southdale's Red Owl . . . well-informed when it comes to cars . . . fantastically lucky in a too-closo-for-comfort encounter with a train . . . constantly congenial. JUDITH LYNNE ANDERSON An alluringly low voice . . . every wintor — an envied Arizona tan and memories of a Desert Willow vacation . . . two years an officer of Alpha Omega Y-Toens ... a conscientious committee member . . . honors in Declam . . . giver of memorablo slumber parties . . . riotous personality plus. RICHARD ARTHUR ANDERSON Dick A . . . suffered frequent mix-ups In Whlgrcan pictures . . . driver of a sharp white T-Bird . . . many hours devoted to Hi-Y, Dol Gratia's vice-president, All-School freosuror ... a skilled water-skier who ofton acts as host on his boat at Minnetonka . . . oxuborant. dependable, polite. RICHARD OLIVER ANDERSON Christened Dick O. (for Ozzle) by Mr. Downs to ovoid confusion . . . vlco-prosident of Utllis Hi-Y .-. . dramatic proficiency demonstrated os Tom Sowyer on TV and fcs dotoctivo Olson in Laura . . . professionally poised even when accidentally on the wrong side of tho curtain . . . captivating smile. SHIRLEY ANN ANDERSON A trim figure occentuoted by a microscopic waistline . . . artistic ability mokes her a sought-after commlftoo member . . . skill on skates won a part in tho Ice Carnival . . . after school time spent on Art Club, GAA. Y-Teens and J.A. . . . always enthusiastic. THOMAS WAYNE ANDERSON ■Tamle ... a three-year hockey Rockot'' and co-captain of tho '59 team . . . interests pointed toward Hi-Y and Green Knights . . . three lotters netted him membership in E Club . . . owner of the block bomb with yellow spokes ... his goah a coaching career, hockey, of course ... he used to be shy. CLAUDINE JACQUELINE LUCY ROSE ANDRE Our sweet ond friendly ombossadross from Belgium . . . poised and capable secretary of Le Cercle Francois ... an unusual corcor interest: architecture,- an unforgettable experience: guide at the World's Fair . . . tolent in ballet . . . final authority on French pronunciation . . . beautiful eyes. JEFFREY ANDREWS A post bond member . , . spends many hours on his hobby, stamp collecting . . a liking for tho out-of-doors shown by his interest in hunting ond fishing . . . two years a German Club momber . . . plans for the futuro include tho U. of M. 11

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L TO R.: Dove Woodhcod, president; Karen Bessesen. secretory; Dick Benson, vice-president; Gene Kersey, treasurer. Class of 1959 First in 10 and he did it again — Dave Woodhead had the honor of being elected president of his class twice. A well-liked and capable leader. Woody led the senior class through its unforgettable final year. Dick Benson conscientiously assumed the duties of vice-president of the class of '59 ond took over the position of president in Dave's absence. As senior class secretary, Karen Bessesen added one more job to her long list of activities. She was kept busy recording and typing the minutes of every meeting. Gene Kersey displayed his organizational ability by deftly handling .one of the largest treasuries of any class at Edina. As a group, the officers originated the Senior Council of homeroom presidents. Under the leadership of this Council and the officers, the class of 1959 finished its high school career with a flourish, making a clean sweep of Homecoming honors, and leaving a record of outstanding academic achievement. 10

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ROSS WILLIAM ANDRUSKO Hoppy-go-lucky and fun-loving, but sincere ... on avid Interest In |azx supplemented by an Imposing record collection and ability on the sax ... a city-wide leoder in Hi-C . . . two yeors In Hl-Y . . . Bethol College after high school . . . Harkl EDWIN DENNIS ARNOTT Dennle . . . executive ability revealed by offices as president of his Hl-Y group ond his junior homeroom ... on honor roll student with plans for tho U. of M. . . . Homecoming ond Prom decorations committee work . . . met the public os Toit's corry-out . . . o dedicated worker. THEODORA COLLEEN ASPLUND Known to all as Buzzy . . . never of o loss for on appropriate remark . . . special memories of Hopkins . . . Y-Teons, Latin Club, ond FHA member . . . characterized by a sweet smile ... an octive In-teresf in the Air Force . . . the prospect of o ring in her future. JOANN ASSELSTINE A well-traveled miss, Jo's lived in six slates . . . come from Fargo . . . skill on the clarinet mado her a welcome addition to tho bond . . . aquatic ability displayed In synchronized swimming and GAA water show . . . busy committee member ... a shorp sense of humor. JOHN KING AVERY Av . . . two-yeor football letterman and member of E Club . . . But coach, I did run o divel . . . other sports interests include: track, baseboll, l-ball, and skiing . . . John showed his leadership abilities os president of his Hl-Y and chairman of many committoos . . . D.A. JAMES KENT BANCROFT Athletic interest in the field of swimming . . . the lake cabin beckon; — oh. those Hockensock women! ... on active committee membet . . . Boino is president of his church group ond holds down two jobs, too . . . liked and likeable . . . responsible ond sure to go for. CLAUDE LEE BARINGTON Sincere ond thoughtful . . . past participator in swimming and Choir . . . many good friends from St. Louis Pork . . . frequent traveler to the Lone Star State . . . active vice-president of Hi-C ... on admirable goal for the futures Northwestern Bible College and the ministry. JON W. BARKLA Jack — the opex of artistic ability . . . responsible for the exceptional settings of several Edina productions . . . musical talent demonstrated in Pirates of Pcnzanco . . . other accomplishments: Thespian membership, honor roll appearances. Red Cross art adviser ... a memorable mogician . . . remarkably capable but very modest. PATRICIA ANN BEAVER A small, trim package of dynamite . . . Pot has o busy whirl of activities: Y-Tcens. FHA, Spanish Club, FBLA, ond various committees . . . block coffee fiend ... an ardent Woshburn fan . . . fun to be with ... on individual voice ond o block convert. DIANA LYNN BEDDOW An ex-Richfield miss . . . petito and vivacious . . . Di supported Y-Teens, GAA, Aqua Debs. Spanish Club, and Art Club ... a remarkably talented Whigreon copy writer . . . minnie golf ond party enthusiast ... a good listoner with an indoscribable laugh .. . Oh kid, that's terrificl 12