Edina West Upper Division - Windigo Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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Rolling his eyes. Dave Magnuson (12) grimace after a hard whack from Tucker Boyd (12). With terror in their faces, seniors Nancy Tangen, Melonee Levine, and Lois Chandler reach hysteria when they find no coffee for their break. 2-1 Although a trifle tipsy. Guy Messenger (10) recalls he has a part in Raymond. an overture conducted by Stevanovieh Gmverski (12).

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While Lisa Hannah (11) and Monica Moran (12) arc kept hopping delivering hoi valentines, Gigi Dekko (10) and Betsy Parry (11) add lo the Cougaretles’ work by writing messages to their secret sweethearts. John Hagen (12) unveils his buttons, wins the contest, and proves his ability to woo girls. Deficit acquired by the junior class from the Snowflake Dance totaled about $180. The debt was mainly attributed to poor attendance. The Snowflake Dance was a new event this year. Scott Fleming’s Swing Band as well as a band from Edina-East provided the music, while Jon Althoff (11) as Santa Claus supplied Christmas spirit. Monopoly and card games along with dancing were activities in which students look part. Since its debut had such a poor turnout, tin; chances of another Christmas dance were questionable. Valentines sold and delivered by the Cougaretles shaped the mood of the day. Students bought suckers and sent notes, often anonymously. The profits from the sale aided in the funding of new uniforms. Another event which added to the day’s atmosphere was the button contest. Chatty girls were required lo relinquish their valentine buttons to the triumphant guys who coerced them to talk. John Hagen (12) was honored at a pepfest for obtaining 220 buttons. The traditional Sweetheart Dance was not held due to lack of a sponsor. Even so. Sweetheart Week passed with the usual zest. 23 SNOWFLAKE SWEETHEART

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 'hr entire east of the musical assembles on stage to sing the graml finale. The Brotherhood if Man to a receptive audience. a,ty rona (11). as Sinitty. admonishes Paul Grangaard (11) for being too shy to flirt with •‘‘die Baken (12) and ask her out. Five successful performances were given by theconcerl band in their third annual Pops Y est. Enthusiastic audiences attended the eoticerts and awarded the band with a standing ovation every night. The band performed a variety of musical selections including a Cole Porter medley. Massanet’s Meditation” which featured the flute section in a unit]ue sound arrangement, and the traditional big number of the second half. Richard Strauss' Till Eulenspiegl. This piece was one of the most challenging com|K sitions ever to be attempted by an Edina band and required many long hours of rehearsal. In addition to the band numbers and skits, portions of the concert included several popular songs by the stage band and selections from the musical. How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. The show was staged by Marian Hansen and revealed the hidden talents in many of the band members who performed as singers and dancers. The musical was received enthusiastically and considered by many to be one of the concert’s high points. The concert was put together in one month's time and close to eighty-five hours of hard work wore put in by band members and director. The audiences rewarded the band with their presence, laughter, and applause. When asked if they would do it all again, most members replied that they were looking forward to next year's concert. 25 POPS CONCERT