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

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 Hello, my name is Jimmy Carter. . That is how it all began for the peanut farmer from Georgia Jimmy Carter. He started out at the factory gates, in the streets, and shopping centers, chatting with anyone who might listen. In just 22 months he became the peoples' choice for the highest office in the land. In the 1976 Presidential election the American people witnessed a colorful struggle in ideal-ogy. personality, and policy between the Democratic challenger Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford, the Republican incumbent. They saw Jimmy Carter rise from national obscurity on the crest of an anti-Washington sentiment. Gerald Ford, on the other hand, ran on the contention that he had restored honesty, trust, and integ- rity to the White House. On the local level, many students had a chance to become octive in politics in the race for the District 39-B State Senator. Wes Loegering. an Edina student himself at one time.'had many students working for him by passing out flyers, posting signs, and other tasks which were necessary in the campaign: but Loegering lost to Republican incumbent Otto Bang. On October 22 the students had the opportunity to take to the stump and discuss issues with both local and national candidates representatives. Candidates Day was an opportunity to get a good chance at getting all the different views, according to Debbie Mark (II). 28 ELECTIONS

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PAGE 26: LOWER LEFT: Throwing his heart and soul as well as his mouth into the competition. Dave Jastram (12) takes part in the banana oating contest. LOWER RIGHT: The band Perception provided music with a good beat which Bruce Davis (12) and Meg Swanson (12) onjoyed as they bumped. PAGE 27: UPPER: Tho Latin flu outbreak was arrested by the German club's vaccinations which involved minimal pain and a Gummy Bear for every good patient. RIGHT: A unique award was presented to Tom Hauser (10) for winning the button day contest. LOWER: The top contenders for tho ugly contest were Peggy Remole (10) and Sue MacGibbon (10) for obvious reasons. SNODAZE 27

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PAGE 18: LEFT: Third Congressional district candidate. Clifford Mathias tails with several studonts on Candidates Oay. RIGHT: Cracking one of his famous smiles during his campaign is Jimmy Carter. PAGE 29: UPPER LEFT: Many students created election bulletin boards for their social studies classes. UPPER RIGHT: Woaring his collection of several campaign buttons Scott Thon (10) shows his patriotism. MIDDLE LEFT: Explaining seme of the issues in his campaign for County Commissioner. Dick Kramer points out specific examples to Don Streeter (II). LOWER LEFT: Speaking to one of many crowds during the Presidential race. Gerald Ford stresses a point. ELECTIONS 29