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

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‘‘Riding on the float was a real trip!” -Stephanie Barth 3. Creating rousing enthusiasm among their senior classmates. Andy Johnson and Dave Glannoble sound their spirited cry. 4. Capturing first prize In the Homecoming parade, the Latin Club float displays both creativity and imagination. Under the theme Buzz The Eagles Bald. the Kennedy mascot has a hair-owing experience at the Hornet’s Nest Barber Shop. HOMECOMING 19

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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

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To Business T own Preface it began as an idea In Shepard Mead's head. He wrote a book entitled, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Then three men, Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock, and Willie Gilbert, took the book’s idea and transformed it into a play. Frank Loesser wrote music and lyrics for a musical. Mr. Peterson, Edina's musical director, chose this certain musical for a reason: it had a large cast, many leads, and lively music. Also the Edina community could identify with the business scene. Act I Auditions for the play were announced the first day of school, and began the following week. They included dancing, singing, and reading tryouts. Mr. Peterson and Mr. John Command, a professional artistic director and choreographer. kept their eyes open for students with the necessary and appropriate talents. After many difficult decisions, the cast of about fifty was chosen. Receiving the lead roles were Dan Felton as Finch, Annie Hubbard as Rosemary, Mary Anne Sullivan as Smitty, Mike Mol-lerus as Frump. Jay Bender as J.B. Big-ley. and Bethany Rogers as Hedy. Act II The rehearsals were long, tiresome, and frustrating. Scenes had to be repeated again and again until perfection was in sight. Mr. Peterson and John Command combined their talents to guide the cast to a professional-like production. Dress rehearsals were the final step and provided a time to iron out any kinks and to get an idea of what the final performance would be like. Make-up and costumes were worn for the first time. The adrenalin began to flow and every cast Continued on next page 20 FALL MUSICAL