Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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Leah Lund, 0m, Nikki Licata 0m and Kris Merta 1m bask in the summer sun at Lake Harriet. Vonnie Bigelow 02 and Sandy Beckley ab stroll toward a light house on a brisk summefs da y to get an overview of Lake Superior. Ah, the life of Edina women . . . sipping champagne in the afternoon sun of Paris. On 21 summer school trip. SUMMER

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.- . elieve it or not, there is life after ' i 2:25 PM for the Edina High School . student. Kids fled out of classrooms i o embark on another type of adventure: 5 rec time. These precious hours were af- ';; ected by a number of different factors. Fashions and popular crazes shaped our '2 ctions and ourselves. Publications and '5' V news shows brought the worldis cur- , nt events into our scope. These often artling occurrences made an impact on . ur every day lifes at, as well as outside of ti hool. ' The EHS students kept themselves busy a variety of ways. Band, choir, and or- 'u in . 4. dz :5 7; ,i ,i .1 u' chestra concerts were put on by dedicated musicians. Fine productions, such as Guys and Dolls, displayed the talents of our many actors, actresses, dancers, make-up people, sound crews, and set designers. Fi- nal performances of each were nearly al- ways sold out. Of course, no high school-ers life would be complete without the necessary interac- tions with fellow students. Friends often spent time chatting, exchanging helpful homework hints, or going to the Tibig gameii on Friday nights. Boy-girl activities at Edina were among the most popular. Homecoming, Sweet- With each new school year comes new fads and fashion, this year being no excep- tion. Sophomores could be seen parading down the hallways dressed in the latest ttpunkishii atire with a few juniors and sen- iors following a similar new wave style. The 1984-85 school year saw the emerging of many new and unique trends . page 38. With the last day of school came the first day of freedom. Convertables cruised around the lakes and the scent of coconut oil wafted through the air. Blond hair be- came blonder, skin grew tanner; summer was in full swing. The activities of EHS students ranged from tubing down the Ap- ple River to floating in a gondola in Venice ............................ page 8. From the very start of Fall, the spirit of Homecoming 84 was in the air. During the week of Oct. 8-13, the school partici- pated in numerous events to show their enthusiasm. The Coronation brought out Edinais royalty, and the pepfest generated our excitement. A thrilling football game and the popular Homecoming Dance con- cluded the festivities ........ page 12. Student Life heart, and Prom gave each individual the chance to dance the night away with that special someone. For many, a movie, sip- ping malts, or simply watching TV was a more informal way of getting to know the guwgirl of your dreams. When one looked back on a 1984-1985 Edina student, one can see that their life was not just shaped by or around school, but that a diversity of other activities took place. The combination of these items put the life of an Edina High School student a step ahead of the average teenager. STUDENT LIFE 7

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ith the dawning of summer, many students found their va- cation daydreams coming true. Homework and teachers were forgot- ten as hanging around tithe Lakeii became the choice activity. Many Edina girls were known to use this time to work on increas- ing their collection of male acquaintances as well as indulging in the more traditional lake activities of swimming and achieving that iiperfectii tan. Uptown was also a fa- vorite spot to see and be seen, whether one was a radical itpunkerii or an adventurous prep out for a night on the town. Movies were a favorite summer pastime; til ainit afraid of no ghostii and iiLeVs Go Crazyii were probably two of the summers most popular lines. Devoited Prince fans were known to wait for hours in the sweltering heat to purchase coveted tickets for the Erik Gabrielson um demonstrates his skillat wind- Openmg mght 0f iipurple Ram,- surfing on Lake Vcrmillion, As usual, concerts were at the top of music fans lists of things to do. The Cars and Billy Idol were two big events: iiSeeing Billy was a smashing experience, from what I can remember? said Stevie Benja: min um. Other shows included the Psy- chedelic Furs, Urban Guerillas, and the Suburbs. The highlight of many students summer was traveling, an activity which was antici- pated with enthusiasm. Some students toured the Boundary Waters or similar spots on camping trips, but others pre- ferred journeying to such faraway loca- tions such as Paris, London, or New York. ttBeing one of three guys in a group of thirty-one, I had a great time in France? commented Harlan Blumenthal tlli. Some people took challenging trips to oth- er states. On a venture to Milwaukee, Sara Stiles 02L and Jenny Berg tlZi found themselves to be hopelessly lost in the wilds of Wisconsin. After many de- sparate visits to gas stations, they finally discovered the right path to their destina- tion. If a person thrilled to languish in the wild woods, cabins were great places to go, and even better if Mom and Dad let the kids have the place to themselves. Wa- terskiing, sailing, and visiting neighboring resorts were favorite cabin pastimes. For those who preferred to shield them- selves from the ultraviolet rays, vegetating in front of the boob tube was another form of entertainment. Soaps, like itAll My tcontinued on page 1w These students on the French summer trip to Europe enjoy :1 pont down the canals of Venice. SUMMER 9