Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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hether in organized youth groups or informal Bible studies. many Edina students continued to turn to religion to enrich their lives and find answers to their problems. While a few simply followed the crowd, most were sincere in attempts to strengthen their faith. For everyone, however, these experiences offered a chance to laugh as well as to pray. Every Sunday night, an average of 300 sophomores, juniors and seniors crowded into the basement of Colonial Church. The event? Pilgrim Fellowship, of course, an evening spent singing, listening, learning, reflecting and joining hands in prayer. The popularity of P.F. was undoubtedly due to its leader. Mark Wick-strom. When Mark spoke, people listened. for his messages were easy to relate to and thought-provoking. P.F. stressed discipleship. described by one member as the spreading of God’s word as it’s been shown to us. trying to live like Christ and sharing our faith with others. P.F. cabinet, a group of thirty young advisors, met each Monday night to learn, share, discuss and pray. There were no cabinet officers this year, with everyone contributing ideas to help P.F. run smoothly. Each cabinet member also led a D-group of four to five people and helped supervise the P.F. projects: selling calenders, the Christmas tree lot. the Colorado trip and the mission trips ranging from Hibbing to Jamaica. 1) Mark Wickstrom, along with Tom Lomloux, Larry Schroeder and Mark Murphy, leads the P.F. crowd in song. 2) Young people gather at tables and listen to a performer share his faith through song at Crossroads Coffeehouse 3) Feeding each other pudding. Joe Hayes and Kathy Carter are initiated in a Young Life skit. oung Life, an international non-denominational Christian group, attracted sixty to ninety members to the Wednesday night meetings held in various homes. Besides a chance to sing and learn among friends, members took part in hilarious and often embarrassing initiations.” Memorable retreats such as Castaway, promoted more good times and lasting friendships. Eric Hansen, one of twelve leaders. commented: Edina is unique in that so many kids get involved in neat Christian activities. It's exciting to be a part of Young Life, getting to know kids and spending time with them. We hope to show them that the Christian way of life is the most exciting, the most meaningful and the most fun way to go. 24 YOUTH GROUPS

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fo LOMOON J«Ian 0 THE The Boy Mother Goose The Company Lisa Bankey Tammy Borgeson Brian Davies Ann Dougherty John Hendricks Beth Hunstiger Andy Marshall Paige Nienaber Beth Sallen Steve Stangler Gwynedd Warren Heidi Widell CAST Josh Lieber Lynn Thorvilson Charlie Bachmann Chris Bari Carrie Brown Mark Dorn Linda Hauskins Lisa Horecki Mike Kobs Tia Moyer Dawn Ringling Kathy SchediirJ Jon VantLand Tom Wasmoen Jill Widell Author and Artist in Residence John B. Davidson Director Nancy E, Anderson Choreographer Carol Lipschuttz Vocal Coach Diane Larsen Set Designer Alfred M. Anderson 1) Simple Simon John Hendricks asks to see exactly what pieman Charlie Bachmann has to otter. 2) Marlene Tungseth. Amy Merles and Charlie Bachmann keep their lingers crossed as Del Fredrickson posts the cast list for The Spiral Staircase l)Simplc Simon John Hendricks asks to see exactly what pieman Charlie Bachmann has to otter. 2)Marlene Tungseth. Amy Mertes and Charlie Bachmann keep their fingers crossed as Del Fredrickson posts the cast list for The Spiral Staircase. dmitting that he has been both complimented and criticized for his method of directing. Del Fredrickson described himself as a hard task-master, a stickler for detail and memorization.” While other directors have concentrated on mood development through sets or costumes, his productions have tended to be pictures of reality. His characters have been known to smoke, swear or do whatever is essential to keep things realistic. His techniques have evolved from experience and learning from his mistakes. Del began directing the school’s plays in 1950. the same year it opened. His directing duties ceased in 1967 when he became student council advisor, but resumed in 1975 as he assumed responsibility for the March play, annually presented in Thearte-in-the-Round. When asked about this type of production, he replied. Theatre-in-the-Round has always been more intense. If the audience feels involved and becomes totally emerged, forgetting that the characters are actually their classmates, then the play is a success. PLAYS 23

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rife 1) Al Wohr and some of his pals read and discuss selected verses from the Bible. 2) Faces focus on Mark Wickstrom who describes P.F. as ... an atmosphere in which teenagers can hear the claims of Christ and His call for discipleship in their own terms. We hope to give them opportunities, situations and places to work out their own discipleship 3) Stove Bobo Burns attempts to clean up the coffee house counter, receiving no help from Phil Pauly, Liz Rouner and Tammy Moore. 4) Sophomore Terri Moody relaxes with Cory Winter from Edina-West at the Hi-League Youth Center. ni-League, sponsored by Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, seemed to offer something for everyone who attended on Sunday nights. Life-style groups, potluck suppers, senior discussion groups and athletic games were just a few of the possibilities for 9-12 graders. Hi-Leaguers also spent time in the summer as volunteer counselors and work staffers at Cathedral of the Pines Camp in Lutsen, Minnesota. Many other churches also drew Edina-East students to youth groups, including Edina Baptist. Good Shepherd and Christ Presbyterian. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church offered Crossroads Coffeehouse on Saturday nights, a place to drop in to listen to performers or talk with friends. Eighteen student staff members worked hard, staying late into the night cleaning up doughnut crumbs and coffee cups after sharing their faith at the late night Agape service. ible studies were also a big part of many students' lives, offering a chance to grow and participate on a smaller scale. For early risers. Campaigners, a spin-off of Young Life for junior and senior girls and a Thursday morning Bible study open to anyone gathered once a week before school. Pilgrim's Progress. better known as Grim's Gress formed separate groups for girls of each grade. Al’s Pals, for boys only, was led by Al Wehr. Both Grim's Gress and Al's Pals met weekly to discuss scripture, share views and socialize. The involvement of religion at Edina-East came not in a sudden burst but rather in a gradual participation. Youth groups helped students become more aware of themselves and more considerate of others. YOUTH GROUPS 25