Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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Christine Quinn OD and Joe Mears OD agree that the commons is the ultimate place for a rendez-vous between classes. Ann Yeager 0D presents a peek of her personality with her eclectic locker door. These excited juniors plan for their next jaunt to UpIOWn. OPENING 3

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to pass. 3 the buses rolled to a halt alongside the fertile'lawns of Edina High School on Sep- bemter 5, 1984, the new and returning stu- dents beheld their school with wide eyes of glimmering anticipation. Some speculated on the forthcoming year - its times of fun frolic, its periods of studious sobriety, and its moments of dire disappointment. Edina students held great expectations for them- selves and their school, and they strove for high ideals while pacing themselves to be a A STEP AHEAD of all the rest. The realization of these supreme goals 2 OPENING Concerned over an upcoming economics test, seniors Ann Rzesot t12l and Matt Goetz um discuss holding a serious cram session in order manifested themselves though numerous facets of Edina High School life. Yet, in order to produce achievement with pride, individuals had to work together, mind, body, and soul, thus accomplishing one huge unit force of energy pursuing a com- mon cause of excellence. Often labeled as cake-eaters, Edina stu- dents received the ambiguous title with mixed feelings. Their innate urge to be deservedly pretentious clashed with an ef- fort of modest recognition. Not only was there the satisfaction of being A STEP AHEAD in academics, athletics, publica- tions, and performing arts, but Edina was highly acknowledged nationwide. The ulti- mate award came directly from President Reagan in Washington DC. for ltExcel- lence in Education? In addition, the class of 1984 graced Edina High School with thirteen National Merit Semi-Finalists. As the outstanding literary arts magazine, tllmages on the Windll was the recipient of the All-American award for the seven- teenth time and was one of only four high school magazines in the nation to be pre- sented with the coveted Pacemaker award. tcontinued on page 4l

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tcontinued from page 2 As usual, the 'prestigious Edina sports Dave BierkentlztandCharlie RogeI'SUZtarc Upset because they can not order Senior Women sweat- shirts. teams received much fame. Representa- tive of the musical aspects of Edina High School was the fantasticly successful fall musical, thuys and Dolls? The numerous achievements by individuals throughout the year added the more personal aspect. Undoubtedly, admirable accomplishments such as those proved just how indomitable Edina really was. Upon reminiscing over the teenage years, memories of years well-spent at Edina High School become the focal point. The eminent pathos of growing up waned with the support of loving parents, concerned teachers, and caring friends. It was a time of self-realization, while diverse individuals converged and grew together to be friends. As the high school years flew by, educational goals were realized, and immense progress was made. 1984-85 proved to be a year of fulfillment, and expectations were attained over and above anyonehs highest hopes. Now, leths take A STEP AHEAD to Student Life, Athletics, Organizations, Academics, and Indivi- duals. Paula Theros tm and Nicki Speliopoulos an ex- periment with new punk hair styles while at camp. The Phantom Student strikes again, and hangs an- other chair to the wall. A fea ture the designers didn ht expect. 4 OPENING