Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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Concert Choir members entertain the audience with a festive melody. Erin Jennings and Rich May emphasize an important cello phrase. WINTER CONCERTS 27

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Singing And Stringing The winter concerts last year included the orchestra’s presentation of Cabaret and Edina-East Concert Choir performance of Sleighbells and Noels. The meager attendance for both concerts didn’t damper each casts’ spirit, and both discovered the meaning of the old Broadway maxim; “The show must go on.” The holiday concert was set in the scene of Dicken’s London with authentic costumes adding to the festive mood. The choir invited extra support from the orchestra and the Abbinante family as well as various accompanists. This provided variety and a fast pace show. Highlights of the night included the challenging “Ceremony of Carols” and “The Night Before Christmas” sung by the East Side Singers. Senior Women’s Varsity surprised the audiences with their delightful version of the “Mister Santa song. The concert ended traditionally with the Halleluja chorus and the participation of the audience. The 1980 Cabaret Concert entertained those who were fortunate enough to attend. The opening half contained various classical pieces. After a short intermission, the concert livened up with songs and costumes from the 60’s, featuring well-known Beatles’ songs like “Hard Day’sNight.”Soloist,Scott Backus, recreated hits from the Rolling Stones, rounding off the tribute to the 60’s. The high point of the show was the moonlighting skit, a parody of Neil Armstrong’s first step for mankind. The night ended with the traditional “Pops Hoe Down.” Students answered the challenge of performing with exciting spirit in the two winter concerts. Top: Patty Raub and Kathy Ilirsch add a Top: Julie Abbinante. and Eve Bigelow dash of humor to the Cabaret Concert. harmonize. Above: While playing Exodus. members of the orchestra concentrate intensely. 26 WINTER CONCERTS

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Here Today, Gone With the dawn of a new decade, new trends were created. This year, newer styles and traditional ones were making the fashion scenes. Western wear was a big trendsetter, especially among girls. Both guys and girls adopted the “preppy” look. For guys this meant such styles as button-down shirts and v-neck sweaters, corduroy pants, and boater shoes. For girls, it meant fashions such as pleated skirts and matching sweaters, or pants and corduroy blazers. However, the majority of East’s students observed comfortable styles before fashionable ones, and the more traditional, casual clothes remained most popular. These styles included turtlenecks, sweatshirts, t-shirts, Levis, flannel shirts, and tennis shoes. Clothing wasn’t the only changing trend. A fashionable hairstyle for sophomore, junior, and senior girls was long hair and bangs, while many senior guys tried the bearded look. As for music, the disco craze was out. Punk still rocked on, though New Wave music was rolling in strong. The new wave scene brought not only a new kind of modern music, but also a new type of dancing. However, rock and roll music dominated over New Wave, and groups such as Bruce Springsteen and the Eagles were favored. Most East students agreed with Billy Joel in saying, “It’s still rock and roll to me.” Trends in clothes, hairstyles, and music were expected to vary every year. Because new fads were often popular, many students found themselves conforming to new trends. Tomorrow Top: Clad in cowboy boots, beaded belt, and fringed blouse. I.isa Fcddema portrays a suburban cow girl. Left: Thrifty shopper Andy Johnson shows off his fatigues from Hags lock and high-tops from ■!.('. Penny. 28 FADS AND FASHIONS