Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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Above: Bundle hopefuls are entranced by the words of The Elledge of Oz. Top: In a scene from Hello Dolly. Carleen Dale captivates the male hand members as well as the audience. Right: Paul Pa tzloff enchants the audience with his French accent in Cabaret. 24 POP CONCERT

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Above Left: Strong and lasting friendships were formed at many organizations and activities outside of school. Above: Julie Fuller employs her winning smile in an effort to promote the sale of Hi-League T-shirts. Left: Jill Markham, Sue Abrell, Nick Gammello, Patty Swenson, and Bobo Burns share each others concerns in prayer at a P.F. Cabinet meeting. NON-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES 23

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Play It Again, Bob The annual Pop Concert performed by the Concert Band once again proved to be a great success. The energy of students, directors, and parents was the essential ingredient for the excellent results. Long hours of practice (three nights a week for about six weeks) contributed to the highly polished performances. In addition to the four regular shows, a benefit concert was presented. Under the direction of Robert EUedge, East sophomores, juniors. and seniors strove to make the last Pop Concert the best ever. The first half of the concert began with a sentimental song written and sung by Mr. Elledge. It also included a variety of other songs and skits, highlighted by “Alfie, directed by Mrs. Elledge, and a humorous skit called “The Elledge of Oz.” This half ended on a spectacular note, with an exciting performance by the stage-band directed by Phil Holm and Jim List. The second half featured selections from three Broadway musicals, plus some extra attractions. The first Broadway hit, “Cabaret,” was headed by the songs and charms of Paul Patzloff, along with a number of dancers clad in bright-colored satin. The next musical, “Annie,” featured several talented solos by Clarissa Jones as Annie and Brian Ens-minger as Daddy Warbucks. Because “Annie” was such a contemporary production, it was an added attraction for the audience. “Hello Dolly” was the last Broadway play presented, and Carleen Dale, dressed in red satin, ruffles, and feathers, highlighted the elaborate scene in a number of singing performances, Adding to the glamour was a tuxedoed chorus of guys, and Brian Johnson in an impersonation of Louis Armstrong. This year’s Pop Concert concluded on a very special note, with one last look at the Pop Concerts that Mr. Elledge has directed since 1972. “Nostalgia,” included many solo performances of highlights from the past nine shows. The closing number recaptured last year’s favorite: “One,” the theme from the Broadway hit “Chorus Line.” Reminiscing over previous performances added sentimental flavor to this year’s show, and proved to be an exceptional finale for East’s last Pop Concert. Above: Dressed in their Sunday beat, Hello Dolly cast members dance a delightful routine. Left: Pam Sedgwick, Clarissa Jones, and Brian Ensminger give it their all in a resounding chorus from Annie. POP CONCERT 25