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

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 The Brute Cast Grigory S. Smirnoff. Joseph Tambornino Mrs. Popov ................ TerrieMaley ■- .JeidreSegur Lo0ka ....... PAGE 26: UPPER: Besides producing a great sound, the mass choir forms an impressive group. MIDDLE: The Chamber Singers enchant the audience with their repertoire ol madrigal music. LOWER: A portion of the Chorale Singers concentrates intensety as they wait for the director's cues. PAGE 27: UPPER LEFT: As Mrs. Popov lies in a deathly state, confined to her living grave. Looka looks on in disgust. UPPER RIGHT: Catching her off balance. Mr. Smirnoff makes another futile attempt to convince Mrs. Popov to marry him. MIDDLE LEFT: Suddenly at gunpoint the arrogant Mr. Smirnoff proposes to Mrs. Popov. MIDDLE RIGHT: Enraged at Mrs. Popov's refusal to pay back her husband's debt. Smirnoff goes into a tantrum, grabbing the servant Looka by the dress. LOWER LEFT: Mr. Smirnoff, frustrated by his attempts to claim the debt owed him. thinks licentious thoughts. LOWER CENTER: At first Mrs. Popov refuses, but eventually yields to Smirnoff's seductive powers THE BRUTE 27 1785 — J. A. Houdon sculpts George Washington

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1784 — The Boston Centinel founded Holiday spirit The annual Holiday Vocal Concert included all five Edina-West campus choirs and the three additional small choral groups. The most impressive selections of the evening were the Hallelujah Chorus” and Chestnuts sung by the near 450-member mass choir. As was the custom, mass choir was accompanied by the Edina-West orchestra. The concert commenced with the concert choir singing Alma Redemptoris from the commons in total darkness. This was an effective opening that attracted the audience’s full attention. Next the curtains opened revealing the varsity choir, which performed several numbers featuring two Jewish holiday folk songs. In its turn, the vocal chorale presented songs in the holiday spirit including Alleluia. Before the mass choir, concert choir appeared featuring their most challenging selection, Chichester Psalms.” Chamber Singers and Treble Singers also added to the entertainment. After try-outs following Christmas vacation, the cast of The Brute, comprised of Jeidre Segur (11), Joe Tambornino (12) and Terrie Maley (12). began working on their entry in the state drama competition. The three cast members worked hard and fast because they had a very short period of time in which to perfect the one-act play. Unfortunately, during the week of the contest, one of the cast members became ill and the play could not be entered in the competition. However, it was performed during the school day for the entertainment of those students who were able to see it. The play itself was a farce involving a conflict between a boisterous, arrogant man and a meek, emotional woman. 26 HOLIDAY VOCAL CONCERT

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Let me entertain you “Gypsy” was the theme for the 4th Annual Pops-West presented by the concert band. This musical depicts the story of Gypsy Rose Lee’s struggle to stardom. The show revealed the diverse talents of the band members as they combined their vocal, instrumental, and acting abilities. The numbers from the musical included popular hits such as Everything’s Coming Up Roses, Baby June and Her Newsboys, and Gimmick (complete with strippers ). The musical was choreographed by Marian Hansen. Paul Grangaard (12) commented, Pops is definitely the highlight of the year for the concert band. The rehearsals and the concerts themselves allowed us to get to know each other better and make new friends. It’s very satisfying for the band to concentrate our efforts on Pops and having it turn out to be a great show and a lot of fun. I only hope that the audience had as much fun as we did. In addition to the musical and various humorous skits, the band performed a variety of musical selections ranging from Cubana featuring senior Sue Tangen on the violin, to the most difficult piece, Dance of the Seven Veils, to the traditional On the Mall.” Many long hours were spent working on the performance that was presented for five nights. The concert received enthusiastic audiences with full houses most of the nights. The profits of Pops went towards the band's spring tour. Pops was one of the most exciting times in my life. It was really great to be one of 89 people working together towards the same goal. It was really fulfilling, and I wouldn’t have missed it for the world. I wish everyone could have this kind of experience, expressed Sue Tangen (12). PACE 28: UPPER: Newsboys. Dofi Gustafson (12), Sara Sticket (11). and Jackie Olson (12) take time out during a rehearsal. MIDDLE: Baby June (sophomore Michelle Melichar) performs for the audience with her newsboys. LOWER: Presenting the comical melody, The Eggplant that ate Chicago are Guy Messenger (11) and Bruce Mobarry (12). PAGE29: UPPER LEFT: Portraying Gypsy Rose Leo. Nancy Cooper (12) sings Let Me Entertain You before a full house. UPPER RIGHT: Performing a song and dance routine. Vicky Selden (12) and Paul Grangaard (12) find true love as they look longingly into each other's eyes. MIDDLE: The 1976 Edina-West Pops Concert ends with the smash hit Let Me Entertain You. LOWER LEFT: Senior Andy Moore sings of Ann Bolin in With Her Head Tucked Under Her Arm LOWER RIGHT: Rose (sophomore Laurie Cozad) shows her appreciation for a booking by singing Thank You Mr. Goldstone. 28 POPS CONCERT 1786 — Ezekiel Reed invents rail making machine