Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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8 INTRODUCTION 1. A march in time saves nine. 2. Cattle Odland battles it out at the net, doing her part to help the girls' tennis team take state. 3. Joyce Bishop and Awllda Dilan assume the role of Treffles, the head librarian. 4. Mr. Rourke and Tatoo, more commonly known as Bill Belvedere and Dave Glannoblle, entertain the pepfest crowd.

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Meeting At The Top In suonepadxg xpectations of Edina, both as a school and as a community, had traditionally been high. Athletic teams were expected to be of a state championship caliber. A number of seniors were expected to apply to, and be accepted at, highly competitive colleges. Organizations and clubs were expected to produce quality publications, dances, or doughnut sales. With the combining of East and West into Edina High, the expectations placed upon the shoulders of Edina High Schools students soared to an even higher status. Pressures to excel, to be uthe besth, were suddenly more pressing than ever. Rival teams in the Lake South Conference anticipated that Edina would be hthe team to beat? ttA students were expected, by both parents and peers, to keep up the class rank, despite the fact that there were twice as many students with whom to compete. Also, school spirit was predicted to reach a lofty peak. Did Edina live up to these expectations? Some said yes, others no. Neither response was completely accurate, for while Edina achieved the highest level of proficiency in some areas, it failed to quite make the grade in others. These expectations, however, were the guiding powers behind many Edina High School successes. In short, high expectations resulted in the two Edina schools MEETING AT THE TOP. INTRODUCTION 7

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samunpoddgzgg olden opportuntities presented G themselves to Edina students most every day. The opportunity to exchange a few worlds with that special someone, the opportunity to study long and hard for an upcoming Physics test and earn an lUN', the opportunity to unleash school spirit by attending a hockey game - all were available. Opportunities of an even greater significance were Edinals specialty, however. Whether interests rested in music, athletics, academics, journalism, government, or just plain llfun , students were given the chance to pursue them. Thirteen girls' and fourteen boysl varsity sports plus numerous intramural leagues provided the athletes of Edina High with the opportunities they desired. Cheerleading, Hornettes, and four spirit clubs were options for those who preferred the sidelines to the actual field. For the more musically- minded, one orchestra, three bands, and three choirs were available. The publications, Images, Zephyrus, and Wlndigo, were the ideal activities for students interested in journalism or advertising. Miscellaneous other opportunities included Student Council, International Club, four language clubs, Debate, and the new Dungeons and Dragons Club. Edina students also benefited from the academic opportunities offered by one of the top twelve public schools in the nation. Along with the standardized courses that emphasized llreading, lriting, and lrithmeticfl many specialized and enriched classes filled Edina studentsl schedules. Opportuntities in all areas abounded at Edina High. The merging of the two high schools only encouraged their existence and growth. Opportunities were just one more area in which East and West were MEETING AT THE TOP. INTRODUCTION 9