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

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ChritliM Quinn (12) andJot Mmr (II) agree that Ihe commons is the ultimate place for a render-sous between closes. Tftesc excited juniors plan for their next jaunt to Uptown Ann Ycngcr (12) presents . peck of her personality with her eclectic locker door. OPENING 3

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Concerned over an upcoming economics lest, seniors Ann Rzesot (12) and Matt Goetz (12) discuss holding a serious cram session in order to pass. A SteaAne m Edina is”ine best! as the buses rolled to a halt alongside the fertile lawns of Edina High School on Sep-bemter 5, 1984, the new and returning students beheld their school with wide eyes of glimmering anticipation. Some speculated on the forthcoming year - its times of fun frolic, its periods of studious sobriety, and its moments of dire disappointment. Edina students held great expectations for themselves and their school, and they strove for high ideals while pacing themselves to be a A STEP AHEAD of all the rest. The realization of these supreme goals manifested themselves though numerous facets of Edina High School life. Yet, in order to produce achievement with pride, individuals had to work together, mind, body, and soul, thus accomplishing one huge unit force of energy pursuing a common cause of excellence. Often labeled as cake-eaters, Edina students received the ambiguous title with mixed feelings. Their innate urge to be deservedly pretentious clashed with an effort of modest recognition. Not only was there the satisfaction of being A STEP AHEAD in academics, athletics, publica- tions, and performing arts, but Edina was highly acknowledged nationwide. The ultimate award came directly from President Reagan in Washington D.C. for “Excellence in Education. In addition, the class of 1984 graced Edina High School with thirteen National Merit Semi-Finalists. As the outstanding literary arts magazine, “Images on the Wind was the recipient of the All-American award for the seventeenth time and was one of only four high school magazines in the nation to be presented with the coveted Pacemaker award. (continued on page 4) 2 OPENING

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(continued from page 2) As usual, the 'prestigious Edina sports teams received much fame. Representative of the musical aspects of Edina High School was the fantasticly successful fall musical, “Guys and Dolls . The numerous achievements by individuals throughout the year added the more personal aspect. Undoubtedly, admirable accomplishments such as those proved just how indomitable F.dina really was. Upon reminiscing over the teenage years, memories of years well-spent at Edina High School become the focal point. The eminent pathos of growing up waned with the support of loving parents, concerned teachers, and caring friends. It was a time of self-realization, while diverse individuals converged and grew together to be friends. As the high school years flew by, educational goals were realized, and immense progress was made. 1984-85 proved to be a year of fulfillment, and expectations were attained over and above anyone's highest hopes. Now, let’s take A HEAD to Student Life, Athletics, s. Academics, and Indivi- I)a e Bjerken (12) and Charlie Rogers (12) are upset because they can not order Senior Women sweatshirts. The Phantom Student strikes again, and hangs another chair to the wall. A feature the designers didn t expect. 4 OPENING