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

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PAGE 10: 1) Coach Welch and Karen KolZOW (11) watch as the Girl s Soccer team tries to score 2) At an l-ballgame. Kan Dahlquist{ ?.) gets in the huddle to hear the next play 3) Racing to gam control of the ball, Andrea Worst (12) tries to out-maneuver her opponent 4) The cougar, a common sight at most pep tests and Football games. 5. Coach O'Boylc. known as 0 B , watches the Girls' Volleyball team practice PAGE 11: 1) Playing the net well Barb Moeller (12) punches the ball back with force 2) The trophy case is the one symbol that gives proof of our school's accomplishments 3) Sophomore Football players push hard to keep the opponents from getting past them 4) Steve Carlson (11) shows good form as he leaves the rings 5) Nancy Schneider (12) passes the ball in hopes of a touchdown for her l-ball team, while Trot Burke (12) hopes the pass will be completed 6) The runner's best friend- a new p3ir of running shoes

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Athletic events: The thrill of the born. The Football team finished their kept all athletes going. Perhaps it was crowds, the cheering, and the action season with only one loss and the girls’ the indescribable feeling of competi-are forever held in one's memories. As Volleyball team advanced to Regions, tion and the enlightening effect when of the cougar tradition, our teams al- These are only a sample of the talents one s efforts were rewarded, ways displayed spirit and sportsman- locked in our school. learn participation wasn’t the only like qualities. The winning tradition, of Each team member took on a great way to get in on a sport, though. Loyal course, was also upheld responsibility playing the role of a par- fans as well as managers, statisticians. With all of the opportunities avail- ticipant. Daily practices after school Cheerleaders. Cougarettes. and A-buf able, anyone who so desired could be were spent in strenuous workouts, helped cheer their teams on to victory involved with an Edina-West team. All both mentally and physically. But this As evidenced by this tremendous sup-sports basically required speed, agility, was only part of the job. One can't port, every size and sex found plea-coordination. and precision, and one even begin to count the hours spent sure, excitement, and pride as a mem-was sure to find a sport suitable to their during the off-season getting in shape, ber of the green and gold, interests. Girls got in the act more than This work sounds tedious and tiresome ever as our first girls’ Soccer team was but there was a certain something that

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School work and sports are just a part of the makings of Edina-West. There are a variety of other organizations that play a major role in contributing to our school's success. Each of these groups devote a great deal of time and energy attempting to make 1979-80 a most successful and memorable year. The Zephyrus. Calliope, and Windigo staffs have a non-stop job on their hands as they work to produce top-notch pieces of literary art. The Debate team dedicates hours upon hours of time to attain their usual outstanding results. The Cheerleaders, the Cougar- ettes. and Abuf are responsible for the spirit generated at pep tests and athletic events. There is Student Council, the coordinator of activities, fund-raisers. and routine mandatory jobs which must be done to keep our school running smoothly. Language clubs, the Thespians. Bands. Choirs... The list is endless! All of these clubs and organizations promote unity as well as a sense of belonging for a great deal of students. They inspire new ideas and traditions which make Edina-West our own SPECIAL place. PAGE 12:1) Members of the Windigo staff joyfully celebrate over the end of their first deadline. 2) Maintaining tradition, the senior football players transform into Cougarrats at the Homecoming pep fest. 3) Jacki He$sburg( 11). a member of Student Council, uses a persuasive smile to get her friends to contribute to UNICEF. 4) Instead of cheering for Football, the Cheerleaders become the Football team as part of the Homecoming festivities. 5) On the Homecoming float, the senior women show their rising emotion and motivation. PAGE 13: 1) The Latin club’s Spartan bank was an added spirit booster for this year's Homecoming game. 2) Proud of their new issue, the Zephyrus staff shows it off. 3) Student council president. Gardner Gay (12). has a good time with his sophomore buddies. 4) Doing their version of the Homecoming Court. A-Buf gets ready to pick the new queen. WHIM’S SO SPeCIN.