Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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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

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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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. Lisa Wong 02L Carrie Nolan 02L and Sarah tcontmued from Page 7' Greenfield tm use team effort to wash that dirt right Childrenb, were extremely popular. Jennyts 0' or their hair- death and Gregts misery were shared by mil- lions of faithful fans. Those who did not choose to view the soaps could entertain themselves by checking out the latest videos on MTV, watching a family special on HBO, or by excitedly screaming bGood answerP, to gameshow participants on bFamily Feud? Everyone, undoubtedly, knew about the widely publicized 84 Olympics. The Soviet boycott was a big issue, as was the participa- tion of Yugoslavia and Romania. The US. athletes made the country proud as they went on to capture eighty three gold medals. All at once, it was time to hit the books again. Autumn breezes were in the air, as was the anticipation of the coming school year. Shopping for new clothes became a full time occupation as the big First Day came closer and closer. Finally, it arrived, and with it came the excitement of renewing old friend- ships as well as making new ones. From ner- vous sophomores to experienced seniors, all looked forward to an exciting new year at EHS. ' one of the many plea- Wakgi: Larry Swanson OD enjoys the latc-summer days by passing time with his skateboard. 10 SUMMER