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

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“My first thoughts were: Oh my gosh! No way is this happening!” -Stephanie Nicoloff, Homecoming Queen Without further adieu. King Nicholas went on an adventure to find his queen. When he came across a certain fair young maiden, he knew she was the one. Lady Stephanie Nicoloff was her name. Now the village people could sleep at night knowing that their king and queen were watching and reigning over them. Later that week, the village celebrated their 13-0 victory in contest and all their good fortune. The townsfolk showed up in all their most gala garb and danced, and celebrated until the late hours of the night. Some traveling minstrels named Caribou provided the people with magical fantasy music. Once the villagers had completed their ritual, they retired to their homes, but their sugar-plumb memories continued to dance. HOMECOMING 17

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1. Mary Cavanaugh has her man. Tom Rzeszut, in the bag 2. After teeing much action on the dance floor, this couple. Wendy Nagel and Rod Qualle, has been benched 3. 1981 Homecoming Court: Queen Stephanie NlcoJoff. King Nick Gammcllo. (left row) Paul Fee. Karen Wahl. Tom Rzeszut. Mary Cavanaugh. Mike Oberle. Susan McBurney; fright row) Wally Chapman. Katie Carpenter. Brian Rice. Kelly Hirsch, Doug Felton. Diane Popowich; (middle row) Kian Kazemi. Sue Gastler. Jay Bender. Carrie Monchamp. Karla Rogers. Dick Benham. Heidi Beaver. Bill Brauer; (back row) Dave Maley, Maggie Kelley. 4. Classy court royalty, Stephanie Nlcoloff and Nick Gammcllo, ride a classic car In the Homecoming court caravan 5. Dave Maley finds several toga-clad court members Roman around the court party at Mary Cavanaugh's house. 6. Brian Rice and Kelly Hirsch make their grand entrance in the 1981 Homecoming Coronation 7. Better look now. for at midnight these savage animals turn back into little boys. 8. Queen Stephanie Nlcoloff even smiles In her sleep. F Once upon a time there was a divided kingdom which was brought together by the hierarchy. And it was good. It was in the year of nineteen hundred and eighty-two when twelve knights in their shiny blue tuxes escorted their lovely, fair maidens before the assembled village folk. One knight. Richard Benham, who was injured in contest, awkwardly hobbled down the procession and took a stilted bow before his lordship. After all the king’s ladies and all the king’s men had taken their seats, the tension began to build. Returning Queen Chapman commenced to choose the new reigning king. The excitement grew, and grew, and grew. Then at once the queen’sgaze fell up on Noble Gammello and due to her delight in him, he was crowned king. continued on next page antasies l 16 HOMECOMING

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1. Eager to begin the game, the team charge out onto the field while the Hornettes cheer them on. 2. Head football coach Stav Canakea i the picture of confidence during the Homecoming pepfett. uzz ’em Bald What’s fun-filled, exciting, and entertaining all at the same time? No doubt it’s the 1981 Edina Homecoming. Successfully spanning the traditions of two schools, this year's festivities ran smoothly due to the extra efforts of general co-chairpersons Stacl Kamps, Kaki Taylor, Cindy Thatcher, and Jim Kaju. The festivities commenced Friday afternoon at the Homecoming pepfest with emcees Bill Belvedere and Dave Glannoble portraying ‘‘Fantasy Island characters Mr. Rourke and Tatoo. Spurning their formal tuxedo and long dress attire, the court donned pajamas and sleeping bags and hopped across the gym to their seats. Entertaining the crowds with satirical skit finesse, the sophomores presented Sophomore's Revenge” and the juniors performed The Return of the Pun-kettes while the seniors portrayed the theme Buzz ’em Bald. A-Buf closed out the presentations In a mock football game complete with a human football flying through the goalposts. In a split decision faculty skit judges Luclous Larry Stotts, Cleaver” Beaver, and Pummelling Pat” Petri awarded the seniors first place, with the sophomores a close second. Floats, balloons, and marching bands stretched from Countryside School to the football field as the twenty four court members were escorted across town in Friday night’s Homecoming parade. Making use of borrowed wood. the Latin Club float stole first place in the float competition. Once at the field, the football team broke an old East-West tradition of losing Homecoming games by fulfilling the slogan “The Eagle has landed in the Hornet’s Nest,” stinging Kennedy 13 - 0. Homecoming provided a good opportunity for the continued blending of East and West identities. Senior Anne Murphy stated, “Formerly being from West. I really enjoyed the East tradition of pepfest skits and a pre-game parade. It made Homecoming even more exciting!” Tracy Alblnson added, As a member of Student Council. I got to drag the court out of bed at all hours of the morning. I hope we have more traditions like that! 18 HOMECOMING