Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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R1-' 1 elaxed and unrestricted, 1977-78 found the lives of Edina-East students heading back to the basics. Amidst the atmosphere of conformity, a struggle for individuality appeared, as some students avoided the latest trends while others could be found wearing four or five at a time. Even diets began to shift away from the usual junk, as students munched natural foods and drank liquid protein concoctions. Clothes, mainly casual, emphasized practicality as well as style. Cozy sweaters and warm smiles helped make this the year of the comfortables. 1) Displaying a variety of clothing, senior men sit casually, ready to scrutinize passing females. 2) Wearing the latest looks. Anne Le-mieux hopes to make headway in her tennis game. 3) Sophomore Jill Ryan pauses a moment in contemplation. 16 COMFORTABLES

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1) The Junior Class float wins first place, illustrating the Homecoming theme. Devour Eisenhower. 2) Selecting a corsage lor his date, Mike Kobs encounters the first of Homecoming s many expenses 3) Lords Chuck Elledge and Jim VanSomeren take a breather with their ladies to chat about the evening s encounters 4) Lynn Thorvilson and her man m-disguise. Mike Burg, aod a mysterious touch to the dance Making And Reliving Memories he highlight of in-school Homecoming activities was undoubtedly the pep-fest. The crowds turned up in every imaginable organizational t-shirt, with each group offering a skit or a song to the court. Heads held a variety of hats in hopes of capturing honors in the hat contest. The senior boys showed their originality and agility in an enticing imitation of the Hornettes. appropriately called the ■‘Hornyettes.” It was this fun-filled hour that set the pace for the evening. After weeks of chicken wire and paper mach6 for floats, classes and clubs displayed their enthusiasm as well as their creation along the parade route, between Wooddale school and the football field. Balloons and the band helped rev-up the rowdies and fill the air with pre-game excitement. Surprised smiles and happy hugs were exchanged as former graduates relived I their high school days. Half-time found the winning float and court members circling the football field, with Molly and Dan cruising past the bleachers in a restored jeep. Boisterous fans helped boost the Hornets to a rousing victory, their first of the season Yet Homecoming 77 was much more than winning a football game or crowning a queen. More important than the pep-fests, parades and parties were the people who participated people who will remember it as a time bonded by spirit and united by friendship. HOMECOMING li

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COMFORTABLES FROM A TO Z A: argyle socks, angora wool. Adidas B: Bass shoes, bow blouses, boots, bandanas C: cowl-necks, cords”, cardigans, clogs D: drawstrings, dressy pants, down vests. Dr. Scholl's E: ears pierced two or three times, embroidered jeans F: flannel shirts, feather combs, footy-pajamas G: gauchos, gym shorts, glasses with big frames H: high heels, hair combs, head bands, hiking boots I: initial jewelry J: jumpers, jeans. Jesus t-shirts, jerseys, jap flaps K: khaki pants L: leather. Levi’s, letter jackets M: moccasins, monograms, mukluks N: natural faces, no belts 0: organization t-shirts, overalls P: pleats, painter's pants, ponytails, polar boots Q: quilted jackets R: rugby shirts, ribbons, rainbow colors S: sweaters tied over shoulders, stick pins, straight-leg jeans, scarves, spaghetti straps, sundresses T: turtlenecks, three piece suits, thongs U: uninhibited and unlimited t-shirts V: vests, visors W: wool, work shirts, warm-up suits X: x-tra sweaters Y: Young-Life sweatshirts Z: zip-ups 1) Battling the chilly autumn air. Laura Barry illustrates the comfortable look. 2) Tennies. moccasins and clogs are but a few of the many shoe styles seen around school. COMFORTABLES 17