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

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 Deadhead smiles malavcnlly as he find his very fa-voritc record by Twisted Sister . On wearing his new clothes to school, he found that his bargain shopping trip had paid off. His new outfits had put him right on the bull's-eye with Richfield fashion. All the Motley girls ran their fingers over his lush velour shirt and across his body-huggin’ Wrangler boot cuts. He soon dis-covcrd the need for a gigantic pink plastic comb to protrude from his back pocket. A Richfield man never goes without life’s basic necessities, you know. With his new, long, feathery doo, the comb often came in handy, although it was mostly a status symbol. Day after day, Skip regressed more and more deeply into the styles and social habits of R culture. Breakdancing and Motley Cruc Became major influences on his mental state. Skippy Topsider changed his name to Deadhead Boot to better accomodate his new lifestyle. The sad saga of Edina withdrawal has hopefully not brought on a flood of tears, but a more mature understanding of the wide, but unfortunately, crossablc gap between Edina and Richfield. Skip and his two newest friends strut their stuff. LEAVING EDINA 21

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This is a short talc which follows the changing life style of a preppy Edina boy who is thrown out of his normal habitat and forced to survive in the fictional town of R . Skip Topsidcr vs. Deadhead Boot Skip Topsider woke with a feeling of anticipation. He just knew Mummy and Pops were up to something. After thoroughly searching his closet. Skip decided to wear his nice new argyle sweater along with the coordinating slacks. When through dressing, he was chic down to the last stitch on mono-grammed boxers. After shining his spiffy black penny loafers one last time, he was ready for breakfast. Bouncing down the stairs, he heard the blubbering sobs of his disconsolate father. His first reaction was, “Mummy is pregnant!” However, on entering the kitchen he sensed a worse situation awaiting him. Daddy’s business, he found, had gone kaputt. Daddy was immersed in a sea of debt that swallowed the family fortune and flooded not only their emotions but their bank account, as well, with a tidal wave of grief. The absence of caviar, fine wine, and top choice sirloin would soon become apparent. To make matters worse, Skippy’s spanking new Mercedes would have to be sold along with the mansion and private golf course. The thought made him feverish. Dark, luminous clouds announced the day Skippy and his family moved into their lovely new R home. The duplex pro- vided adquate living space (for the dog), as Edina Withdrawal Skip Topsider rests his shiny lofcrs on his shiny Mercedes as he contemplates what he is sure will be a shiny future. well as a nice modern outdoor toilet. After attending the R High School for a short period of time, Skippy noticed that his style of dress was far from acceptable. He found himself being teased and ridiculed by the other guys because of his preppy paraphenalia. He decided a change was in order and resolved to empty his piggy bank and go on a big shopping spree. The next day he rode his Huffy up to Target for some heavy-duty school shopping. He found some good deals and walked away with thirteen articles of clothing, all for the small price of $12.99. Skip looks for a tic to match his shirt. Skip learns against his aging station wagon, in front of his new house and wonders what he will do that afternoon. 20 LEAVING EDINA

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Holiday Choir The Holiday Choir Concert brought together the school’s four choirs. Treble, Chamber Singers, Varsity Choir, and Concert Choir, to welcome the Christmas season with beautiful voices on December 13 and 14. The Choirs were directed by Mr. Robert Peterson (fac) whose talent and effort helped make the concert special to all present. The audience enjoyed it tremendously, and for the choir members, it was a magical experience. Debbie Haas (10) commented. “It was a great way to meet pcole.” Jill Nibe (10) added, “Robert Peterson was a great director to have worked with, Edina’s lucky to have him.’’ The most wonderful thing about the concert was that it kicked off the holiday season in a fun and joyous fashion. It was a truly marvelous event. Said Nibe, “When you combine three talented choirs like that, you just can’t go wrong.” Choir director Robert Peterson (fac.) tadcs a well deserved bow. Choir members practice and prepare for a fantastic concert. Holiday Band Ah. the holidays. A time for families and friends to get together. A reunion such as this is a representation of the holiday season, it seems only fitting that the Concert Band and the Varsity Band came together this year for a pre-holiday concert on December 20. The Varsity Band performed such selections as “Marriage of Figaro, “Light Cavalry,” “Compendium,’’ “Appolo March, Maestro, and “Kiddie Ballet. The Concert Band was right French horns Holt) Gustafson (12(, Das id Preis (12), and Patty I ark (12) clown around after the Holiday Band Concert. there with a response performing such pieces as “Fina'.c From Symphony in F Minor 4. “Cassacaglia in Fugue “The Klaxxon, Jesu. Joy of Man's Desiring, and El C.t-pitan. Of course, for any event o be good, there is the constant element of practice. Concel Band member Doufi McNaught (10) commcntcl. “Many members felt the practice was difficult, but the erd result was a rewarding expe • icnce. Together, the bands put on a wonderful concert with all tic spirit that makes the Christmas season special. 22 MUSIC