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

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LIFE 5 T U D E T THE CAST Kari Kronk (Rose, Tessie, Crochirr) Srocey Howor (Rose, Crochirr) Mike Hoff (Herbie) Sarah Ferguson (Louise) Angie Clifford (June) Liz Chesen (Tessie, Agnes, Donee Coprin) Perer Nelson (Tulsa) Ann Howell (Baby June) Monica Rodriguez (Elecrra) Jessica Shworrzbauer (Mozeppo) Bill Norrhrup (Jocko, Cigor) Elizaberh Garden (Baby Louise) Jenny Weber 11) a show Girl, and Cindy Danielson (11) a Hollywood Blond, quietly discuss the fotxAxjs looking guy in the front row of tonight's performance Careful not to smudge. Scott Northrup (11)1 You look smashing, and totally psyched for a great show! FALL MUSICAL 19

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 COMING UP ROSES” Gypsy was a four srar production. The students looked professional. it was reaHy good! — Mr. James Cabalka (fac.) The kids do such a neat job each year. I enjoy seeing all the enthusiasm. — Parent Simply Marvelous — James Cooke (12) It was a lot of work — we were worried whether or not we would get it together. Some people didn't get costumes untH the day before the show, the set wasn't done, and everyone was reaHy nervous. But we did pull together well. — Carol Hamilton (10) It went wonderful. I am very pleased. It was different this year because it involved a fewer number of kids on stage. It was harder to have continuity. The two leads, both Kari and Stacey did a tremendous job. along with Angie and Mike and Sarah. — Robert Peterson (fac.) It went great — fantastic, the best seven weeks of my life. Seriously. — Mike Hoff (12) On a chilly November evening. I arrived at the school shortly after seven o'clock. Not my usual hangout for a Saturday night, I was a bit apprehen- Stacey Howat (12) os Rose and Jeff Pet r«on (12) os Mr. Goldens tone tak business while cost members look on sive about whether or not the musical would satisfy my unusual craving for cultural entertainment. Upon entering the school, I was greeted not only with a rush of warm air, but the excited chatter of beaming fathers and nervous mothers. I was handed a program and casually strolled up to an usher. Excuse me, where are the people who don't have reserved seats supposed to sit?' I inquired. The poor usher had no idea. Oh well, if she couldn't usher, maybe crowd control was her purpose. She told me her job was to guard the door. Nevertheless, things in the Leo J. Fick auditorium seemed to be running quite smoothly. Finally the lights dimmed and Gypsy began. It was the story of an over-zealous mother. Rose, played by Korl Krank (12) and Stacey Howat (12), and her strife to get her children into show business. I was overwhelmed by these students' stage presence. Gypsy took place in several major cities across the U.S., at a time when Vaudville was a dying act. The acting was superb, as well as Spencer Lundgaard (11) and Eric Weber (12) tie eoch other's ties os they chuckle about the fact that neither con do It for himself. WM they ever learn?! the choreography. The Artistic direc and choreographer was John Co mand, and the Music and Producti was directed by Mr. Robert Peters (fac.). Several numbers, which left me. well as the rest of the audience sp bound were. Mr. Goldstone ' Momma was Married, and Ros Turn. The leads were played by k Krank and Stacey Howat as Ro Sarah Ferguson (12) as Louise. M Hoff (12) as Herbie, and Angle Cllffc (12) as June. The twenty-seven member orch-tra tickled the audience with style c beautiful music. After the standing ovation, I tri desperately to wiggle my way out the crowds. Twisting and turning wards the door. I found myself ent gled in mobs of smiling people. Eve one loved Gypsy! It was a well-doi professional performance. In additi it was definately a worthwhile acti for Saturday night! 18 FALL MUSICAL

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HOLIDAY MUSIC December sparkles with festive winter runes. The winter holidays are always associated with snow, shopping, colored lights, and music. The choirs and bands took advantage of the season as they performed their annual holiday concerts. In the vocal music concert, the sophomore girls made their debut in new white robes. Their angelic sounds matched perfectly with their angellic appearance. Next to appear was Varsity Choir. They captivated the audience with We Are the Chorus and added their own movements for a few laughs. Concert Choir finished off the concert with an outstanding program. Soloists included Peter Nelson (12) in Christmas with the King Singers. Karl Krank (12) in Yom Sehole Isreal. and Debbie Haas (11) in Sanctus. The Chamber Singers, sixteen select singers from the Concert Choir, also made an appearance. The music in the air matched the mood of the holidays. This year the Varsity Band performed an extra special concert for their director. Mr. Robert Elledge (fac). For his last year as their director, extra time and effort was put in and a lengthened concert of eight selections, instead of the usual six, was put together. In fact, just a week and a half before the concert, the band was given a new selection, one of the toughest in the program, Sleigh Ride. With spirit and energy they opened the concert with the National Emblem March. Other selections included This Feeling in My Heart by Chuck Elledge, Festive Proclamation by Claude T. Smith, and Kelor Bela's Lustspiel. The Stage Band also appeared in both Concert and Varsity Band Concerts under the direction of Phil Holm. They performed a playful romp b pianist composer Thelonoius Marl Well You Needn't. The Concert Band had a visit fror Santa in their concert. Mr. Edwin Mel char (fac.) put on his red Santa ca and presented the band with the gifts, envelopes of music for them tc sight read during the performance. Th year's music dealt with chromati scales. The band also performed s€ lections such as La Fiesta Mexicana. Nobels of the Mystic Shrine. and R fie Regiment. Both bands gave fre concerts this year to attract a large crowd, and it worked. With music in the air, many Edina sti dents brought the holiday season t life. The concerts were a success c well as a celebration. 20 HOLIDAY CONCERTS