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

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celebrate Sophomores barely had a chance to adjust to their new surroundings before they were subject to the classic celebration called Homecoming. The big event was held earlier than usual because of scheduling difficulties. “The Edina schools had traditionally held their homecomings on the first two weeks in October,” explained Sandra Lantto (11), “But the East-West game was the first week-end in October, so the only possibility seemed to be September 22.” Regardless of the summer-like atmosphere, Edina-West put forth a grand effort to make Homecoming 1978 a memorable one. Starting off the festivities with the choosing of the Royal Court, the entire school went into action as everyone took advantage of the opportunity to celebrate. “It was a nice break from the hassles of beginning another school year,” commented Genny Nagengast(12). Although some felt that coronation was the highlight of the week, others would argue that the 22-6 football victory was. Yet, others felt that the “Night in Paris at Hotel de France was the climax of the festivities. Nevertheless, Homecoming 1978 was a success. PAGE 28: UPPER: Enjoying a Night in Paris at Hotel de France, couples dance to a slow song. MIDDLE: After building up suspense, former Court member Sue Robbins '78, crowns Scott Bixby (12). LOWER: Remembering their childhood days, John Bruer (12) and Nancy Lilja (12) portray boy and girl scouts. PAGE 29: UPPER: Lining up with perfect precision, the Cougar Rats begin their dance. LOWER LEFT: Acting cool, cheerleaders Lisa Hopkins (12) and Lynn Robbins (11) perform a take-off from Grease . LOWER RIGHT: Taking part in the queerleaders' dance, Tom Kaju (12) really gets into it. 28 homecoming activities

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a ’courtin It was early one September morn, when all of Edina lay asleep, that it all began. All of a sudden, twenty-two seniors heard the clamor of shrill, excited voices as the secretive Homecoming committee awakened the honored members of the 1978 Homecoming Court. The fact that the group was aroused from slumber in an array of unique attire was an omen that the royal week and its activities would be a worthwhile, yet sleepless seven days for Court. Most of the activities were centered around food and feasting. The guys and girls munched on all sorts of goodies, from Tucker’s and Wahl's banana-splits, to Hauser's lasagna, and finally to Boyd’s caricature cookies. As the week ended, those gluttons wondered whether or not their outfits would still fit. Due to the abundance of scrumptious edibles, the members of Court were full of energy to burn. Memorable moments such as communal gatherings on Bix's waterbed, playing games with Nanny, and waterskiing in 50° water, were just a glimpse of all the happenings. The thrilling suspense of Thursday's coronation, the zaniness of Friday’s pepfest, and the fascination of the game parade all combined to end the week with a climactic finish. John Neal summed it all up with his comment, “A lot of guys were up on having a good time.” homecoming court 27

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