Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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Homcomiag Court: Front Row- Queen Suzanne Laukka, Jennifer Brown, Buffy Soucy, Eve Bigelow, Ginny Staler, Jane DeKraay, Lisa Adamovich, Jenny Roberts, Debbie Byhre. Back Row: King Stu Grubb, Tom Schunn, R.J. Matson, Jeff Olson, Steve Teynor, John Kelly, Steve Lindemann, Andy Deckas, Dave Hedrick. Below: Andy Deckas, clad in white tie, tails, and cowboy boots, escorts Jenny Roberts. Bottom: Cheerleaders share in Suzanne and Stu's excitement as they are welcomed to the pepfest.

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Our Finest Hours I Above: Christine DeMoss looks apprehen■ Above: Bruce Springsteen captivates a sold sive as she and Jeanette Johnson borrow out crowd at the Civic Center, toilet paper from Byerly's. Students found many and various ways to fill the hours between the 2:20 freedom bell and the ominous clanging of the 7:40 morning bell. While these hours were perhaps less educational than those spent in school, they were much more enjoyable and provided welcome relief from equations, formulas and dangling participles. Concerts and movies were, as always, popular forms of entertainment. Performers such as Bruce Springsteen and The Cars attracted large and enthusiastic crowds. Food was an ever-present thought on the minds of many. This made Perkin's a popular spot, particularly among Sophomores who appreciated the fact that it was walking distance from school. The more culturally inclined enjoyed concerts at Orchestra Hall, theater at the Guthrie and Dudley Higgs Brave New Workshop or musicals at the Orpheum. Others enjoyed quiet evenings at home, preferably with a member of the opposite sex. Still others could be found driving around late at night with a trunk full of toilet paper, leaves, or “For Sale” signs with which a friend could be victimized. Unfortunately for some, these activities somehow managed to take precedence over health tests, history projects and reading Econ. In spite of this, students could still be found looking for the good times. Upper Left: Peggy Cardie, Julie Schultz and Steve Roberta breathlessly anticipate the entrance of The Cars at the Saint Paul Civic Center. ENTERTAINMENT 15

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Homecoming Courting Upholding tradition, the Homecoming week’s festivities began with coronation and ended with the dance. The coronation of the last Edina East Royal Court involved traditional aspects as well as a few unexpected ones. As M.C.s Gail Simmons and Pete Wemeir intoduced the royal court, 18 seniors chosen by the senior class, the audience was amused to see the “men” wearing top hats, white ties, and tails. Then, when the much anticipated moment arrived, returning Queen Sara Will-son crowned Stu Grubb as this year’s king. Instead of revealing the new queen the traditional way, all of the men joined Stu in a huddle, until finally, Suzanne Laukka was chosen as the new queen. The audience shared Stu’s and Suzanne’s enthusiasm as they were announced the last King and Queen of Edina East. The night of coronation began, for the court members, an exciting week filled with such activities as breakfasts, dinners, and an overnight trip spent at Lisa Adamovich’s cabin. Court member Steve Teynor summed up that night by saying, “I did as much in that one night as I have hoped to do in one week.” The final event of the week was the Homecoming dance. As Queen Suzanne decreed, student and alumni participated in the Royal Ball “with sincere joy.” The Homecoming dance was held in the front foyer which had been transformed into a cruiseship, the Edina Express. After signing in, couples were greeted by various sea-creatures which peered at them through portholes. Music was provided by Brazz, a seven-member band whose music was outstanding. After dancing much of the night away, many couples attended parties at one of several hotel rooms rented for the occasion, capping off a memorable night. Upper left: Raaa Tahtincn laugh at Steve Ryan’s dance antics. Upper right: Michelle Dorsey gives Queen Suzanne a congratulatory embrace. Middle: Confined by his necktie and Pierre Cardin suit, Jim Velek cuts loose. Left: Back Row-J. Seaburg. J. Rossiter. M. Farnsworth. J. Crtizen, P. Pitney, B. Pence. S. Laukka. S. Grubb. M. Krieger. M. Schimeer, S. Therian. J. Blessing. Front Row-M. Bangs. B. Arnold. P. Kelly, B. Murphy, K. Griswold. D. Trudeau, M. Murk. J. Ladner. S. Willson. HOMECOMING DANCE 17