West High School - Hesperian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Gathered around an old inn table, weary Westites rest before starting out on their pilgrimage. West Recreates Chaucer’s Pilgrimage The skits when presented from first to last, were marvelous stories told by the cast. So went the forms of lines cleverly delivered by varied pilgrims, and created by energetic English classes for the Homecoming auditorium. The program was based on Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, featuring venturesome alumni who return to the shrine of the West High spirit. After each spun a tale more exciting than the last. Westites were left with a feeling of gaiety that followed them throughout the day's activities. The glowing attendants followed the band on their pilgrimage parade that finally drew to a close at the gates of the football field.

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Senior Attendant. Cindy Orenstetn To The Shrine Of The Sophomore Attendant. Cheryl Sundberg Junior Attendant. Patty Carmody West High Spirit With the ring of the 9:05 a.m. bell, anxious Westites filled the Homecoming auditorium sensing the day of excitement that lay before them. Although apprehensive, the elegant court remained poised throughout the presentation. After a suspenseful buildup, alumnus Queen Wendy Weisberg ended her royal reign as she crowned radiant Gwenda Loken the 1968 Homecoming Queen. Senior attendants Penny Forsblom and Cindy Orenstein were stunning additions to the court while junior attendant Pat Carmody and sophomore attendant Cheryl Sundberg added delightful charm. 19

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Sunny Skies Shine As Spirit Soars Spirit at the Homecoming game soared as high as the brilliantly colored balloons released at the kickoff. Urged on by cheerleaders spiced with alumni returnees, the team valiantly sought to add a finishing touch to the exciting day. Unfortunately, as the balloons burst, so did the hopes of West fans when the Cowboys lost to Edison. 20-13. despite a well fought battle. Westites arrived at the transformed boys’ gym to begin the evening festivities. Couples danced to the sensational sounds of the “Dantes’’ beneath a pavillion of color. Barefoot senior attendant. Cindy Orenstein. gives a look of approval to her junior counterpart. Patty Carmody. Dynamically delivering dancetime music, are the locally known Dantes.’ Queen Gwenda Loken dances the momentous last dance with her escort, alumnus Greg Polski