Edison High School - Wizard Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Mx A qzlz Km ...., N b in 3 4 5 St G Every day the Red, White. and Blue flies protectively over us as we troop into the building. First comets, M. Nekorcx, B. Fuduli, W. Shelton. M. Hoerninq, P. Kraslm I.. Roslin, and B. Lahti. en'er the Memcricl Theater to see a movie. 'is fr? , Editor-in-chief or We Carol Peterson Associate Editor ,,.. A,-Jean Harrison Advertisiriq Manaqer H or., Delores Hott Business and Circulation Manaqer ,, --,Ruih Iohnson I. Hedberg, R. Nyqcrd, R. Cisek. G. Wallis. and M. Lofqren proudly compare the 1949 co-chcimpion- ship ioothall trophy with our cther mementoes. Pciqn 4

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Foreword . f This is station W-I-Z-A-R-D telecasting the Edison Parade of the Year on channel l-9-5-0. Come! See the procession of the year's events through the camera lens. As you watch, you see the football team coming on to the gridiron for another of their breath-taking games. Homecoming festivities arouse much enthusiasm. Dur- ing the half-time period, the alluring queen and her sparkling attendants parade around the field amidst the screaming of the spec- tators and the music of the band. On your screen you have just seen the football games: now follow the telecast photographer as he covers the winter events. Vocational's exceptional team fur- nishes a thrilling basketball performance. The hockey team gives battle on the ice. Over the snow-packed slopes of Columbia the ski team dashes in and out among the Kees. Brief Views are caught of the vari- Drum Mciorette. Marlene Laxurx. sets the tempo. ous class parties with haDDY students danc- ing and enjoying a lively evening. In the background, imagination hears the soft strains of dreamy mu- sic. Varied assembly programs feature interesting speakers, talented musicians, amusing plays, and spir- ited pep fests. After the snow has melted, the telecaster becomes intensely interested in the spring incidents. Signs of athletic practices are evident with the budding trees. The track stars get out on the Cinder path, and the baseball team starts to practice. The senior class presents its yearly play which draws a large crowd of students, parents, and teachers. Opening a two night stand, the annual Vaudeville recalls all the grandeur of the first days of Broadway. Tests and exams, talks and themes-these become subjects of daily chatter in the halls. Now take a peek at some of the other school activities. The Lunchroom Service Club cleans the stu- dents' cafeteria after each meal. Students take over the classes for one day during Edison Week. Home management classes conduct a play school for the little tots. The telecast photographer has given you a brief preview of the activities of the year. Let us turn the pages now to see in greater detail the sequence of events as the 1949-50 Parade of the Year marches past. Page 3

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. My 5 f i ss ian.. B. Daniels and M. lVlcCrady examine the book exhibit in the library during Book Week whose theme for this year was Make Friends with Bo::ks. 5 A M a I. Eklund, R. lohnson, I. Iohnson, and D. Swanson, early arrivals lor seats on the 50 yard line. more or less patiently await game time. Ghostly spirits ol Christmas, these iunior high students gather around a white Christmas tree. Contents Faculty , , Seniors -- Activities , , c Advisories ,- - School Lite an Athletics s,c,.. Advertisements H- Page 3 ,V Page 22 ,H Page 40 -H Page F54 W, Page 74 coco, Page 84 U- Page lO6 Page 5