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

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Leah Lund. (10). Nikki I.icata (10) and Kris Mena (10) bask in the summer sun at Lake Harriet. Vonnic Bigelow (12) and Sandy Beckley (12) stroll toward a light house on a brisk summer's day to get an overview of Lake Superior. Ah. the life of Edina women . . sipping champagne in the afternoon sun of Paris. On a summer school trip. 8 SUMMER

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Student Life Believe it or not, there is life after 2:25 PM for the Edina High School student. Kids fled out of classrooms i o embark on another type of adventure: rec time. These precious hours were af-cctcd by a number of different factors. Fashions and popular crazes shaped our actions and ourselves. Publications and ' V news shows brought the world’s current events into our scope. These often startling occurrences made an impact on our every day lifes at. as well as outside of school. The EHS students kept themselves busy in a variety of ways. Band, choir, and or- chestra concerts were put on by dedicated musicians. Fine productions, such as Guys and Dolls, displayed the talents of our many actors, actresses, dancers, make-up people, sound crews, and set designers. Final performances of each were nearly always sold out. Of course, no high school-ers life would be complete without the necessary interactions with fellow students. Friends often spent time chatting, exchanging helpful homework hints, or going to the “big game” on Friday nights. Boy-girl activities at Edina were among the most popular. Homecoming, Swcet- With each new school year comes new fads and fashion, this year being no exception. Sophomores could be seen parading down the hallways dressed in the latest “punkish atirc with a few juniors and seniors following a similar new wave style. The 1984-85 school year saw the emerging of many new and unique trends . page 38. With the last day of school came the first day of freedom. Convcrtables cruised around the lakes and the scent of coconut oil wafted through the air. Blond hair became blonder, skin grew tanner; summer was in full swing. The activities of EHS students ranged from tubing down the Apple River to floating in a gondola in Venice ............................ page 8. From the very start of Fall, the spirit of Homecoming ’84 was in the air. During the week of Oct. 8-13, the school participated in numerous events to show their enthusiasm. The Coronation brought out Edina’s royalty, and the pepfest generated our excitement. A thrilling football game and the popular Homecoming Dance concluded the festivities ......page 12. heart, and Prom gave each individual the chance to dance the night away with that special someone. For many, a movie, sipping malts, or simply watching TV was a more informal way of getting to know the guy girl of your dreams. When one looked back on a 1984-1985 Edina student, one can see that their life was not just shaped by or around school, but that a diversity of other activities took place. The combination of these items put the life of an Edina High School student a step ahead of the average teenager. TV k STUDENT LIFE 7

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cummer Erik Gabriclson (11) demonstrates his skill at windsurfing on Lake Vermillion III ith the dawning of summer, I yl many students found their va-cation daydreams coming true. Homework and teachers were forgotten as hanging around “the Lake became the choice activity. Many Edina girls were known to use this time to work on increasing their collection of male acquaintances as well as indulging in the more traditional lake activities of swimming and achieving that “perfect” tan. Uptown was also a favorite spot to see and be seen, whether one was a radical “punkcr or an adventurous prep out for a night on the town. Movies were a favorite summer pastime; “I ain't afraid of no ghost” and “Let’s Go Crazy were probably two of the summer’s most popular lines. Devoited Prince fans were known to wait for hours in the sweltering heat to purchase coveted tickets for the opening night of “Purple Rain”. As usual, concerts were at the top of music fans’ lists of things to do. The Cars and Billy Idol were two big events: “Seeing Billy was a smashing experience, from what I can remember, said Stevie Benjamin (10). Other shows included the Psychedelic Furs, Urban Guerillas, and the Suburbs. The highlight of many students’ summer was traveling, an activity which was anticipated with enthusiasm. Some students toured the Boundary Waters or similar spots on camping trips, but others preferred journeying to such faraway locations such as Paris, London, or New York. “Being one of three guys in a group of thirty-one, I had a great time in France, commented Harlan Blumenthal (11). Some people took challenging trips to other states. On a venture to Milwaukee. Sara Stiles (12), and Jenny Berg (12) found themselves to be hopelessly lost in the wilds of Wisconsin. After many dc-sparate visits to gas stations, they finally discovered the right path to their destination. If a person thrilled to languish in the wild woods, cabins were great places to go. and even better if Mom and Dad let the kids have the place to themselves. Waterskiing. sailing, and visiting neighboring resorts were favorite cabin pastimes. For those who preferred to shield themselves from the ultraviolet rays, vegetating in front of the boob tube was another form of entertainment. Soaps, like All My (continued on page 10) These students on the French summer trip to F.urope enjoy a pent down the canals of Venice. SUMMER 9