SIGN TO SAVE THE EDINA HORNETTES

The Issue

SAVE THE EDINA HORNETTES!!! THE EDINA HORNETTES HAVE BEEN AN ICONIC ONGOING TRADITION IN EDINA FOR ALMOST 60 YEARS! THE EDINA SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION HAS ATTEMPTED FOR OVER 19 YEARS TO ELIMINATE THE HORNETTES, AND THE HARASSMENT HAS GOT TO BE BROUGHT TO AN END, ONCE AND FOR ALL !!

HORNETTES HAVE REPRESENTED EDINA IN THE MOST POSITIVE LIGHT, YEAR AFTER YEAR, DANCING PURELY FOR THE LOVE OF THE THEIR SCHOOL! DISPLAYING THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SCHOOL SPIRIT AND A REAL PASSION TOWARDS THEIR CHOOSEN SPORT...DANCELINE!

WHY SHOULD THESE GIRLS HAVE TO WORRY YEAR AFTER YEAR THAT THE SPORT THAT THEY HAVE CHOSEN AND WORKED SO HARD TO KEEP THE LEGACY ALIVE, IS IN CONSTANT JEOPARDY OF BEING TAKEN AWAY FROM THEM?

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS?

THE EDINA HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

RIC DRESSEN -
Edina Superintendent
Grew up in Todd County, MN
Ric lived in Waconia and Alexandria for the majority of this life.
(He only moved to Edina after he landed the job as Superintendent)

BRUCE LOCKLEAR -
EHS Principal
Grew up in Mccoll, South Carolina, graduated from McColl High School
Bruce lives in Delano, MN

JENNY JOHNSON -
EHS asst principal - activities director
Grew up and graduated from Armstrong High School
Jenny lives in Crystal, MN

JOHN SOMA -
EHS asst principal - athletic director
John grew up in Woodbury, MN  & graduated from Woodbury High School
John lives in St. Paul, MN   

**IMPORTANT TO NOTE**

*NOT ONE SINGLE MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION GREW UP IN EDINA!

*NOT A SINGLE MEMBER EVER ATTENDED EDINA HIGH SCHOOL!

*NOT A SINGLE MEMBER EVEN LIVES IN EDINA!
(with the exception of the superintendent who only moved to Edina when he accepted the position!)  

THIS MOVEMENT IS BEING FORCED BY PEOPLE WHO CLEARLY DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE FROM EDINA!  WE ARE A VERY PROUD COMMUNITY WHO BELIEVE IN EXCELLENCE AND PERSERVING AND PROTECTING EDINA TRADITIONS!!

IF YOU LOVE EDINA, AND LOVE WHAT THE HORNETTES HAVE REPRESENTED TO OUR COMMUNITY FOR THE LAST 54 YEARS, PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION TO SAVE THE HORNETTES FROM THIS RIDICULOUS AND UNWARRANTED HARASSMENT ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!

EVERY SIGNATURE IS CRITICAL!

THANK YOU ON BEHALF OF EVERY HORNETTE,

JJ RIES
EDINA HORNETTE 1993-1995

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The Issue

SAVE THE EDINA HORNETTES!!! THE EDINA HORNETTES HAVE BEEN AN ICONIC ONGOING TRADITION IN EDINA FOR ALMOST 60 YEARS! THE EDINA SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION HAS ATTEMPTED FOR OVER 19 YEARS TO ELIMINATE THE HORNETTES, AND THE HARASSMENT HAS GOT TO BE BROUGHT TO AN END, ONCE AND FOR ALL !!

HORNETTES HAVE REPRESENTED EDINA IN THE MOST POSITIVE LIGHT, YEAR AFTER YEAR, DANCING PURELY FOR THE LOVE OF THE THEIR SCHOOL! DISPLAYING THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SCHOOL SPIRIT AND A REAL PASSION TOWARDS THEIR CHOOSEN SPORT...DANCELINE!

WHY SHOULD THESE GIRLS HAVE TO WORRY YEAR AFTER YEAR THAT THE SPORT THAT THEY HAVE CHOSEN AND WORKED SO HARD TO KEEP THE LEGACY ALIVE, IS IN CONSTANT JEOPARDY OF BEING TAKEN AWAY FROM THEM?

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS?

THE EDINA HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

RIC DRESSEN -
Edina Superintendent
Grew up in Todd County, MN
Ric lived in Waconia and Alexandria for the majority of this life.
(He only moved to Edina after he landed the job as Superintendent)

BRUCE LOCKLEAR -
EHS Principal
Grew up in Mccoll, South Carolina, graduated from McColl High School
Bruce lives in Delano, MN

JENNY JOHNSON -
EHS asst principal - activities director
Grew up and graduated from Armstrong High School
Jenny lives in Crystal, MN

JOHN SOMA -
EHS asst principal - athletic director
John grew up in Woodbury, MN  & graduated from Woodbury High School
John lives in St. Paul, MN   

**IMPORTANT TO NOTE**

*NOT ONE SINGLE MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION GREW UP IN EDINA!

*NOT A SINGLE MEMBER EVER ATTENDED EDINA HIGH SCHOOL!

*NOT A SINGLE MEMBER EVEN LIVES IN EDINA!
(with the exception of the superintendent who only moved to Edina when he accepted the position!)  

THIS MOVEMENT IS BEING FORCED BY PEOPLE WHO CLEARLY DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE FROM EDINA!  WE ARE A VERY PROUD COMMUNITY WHO BELIEVE IN EXCELLENCE AND PERSERVING AND PROTECTING EDINA TRADITIONS!!

IF YOU LOVE EDINA, AND LOVE WHAT THE HORNETTES HAVE REPRESENTED TO OUR COMMUNITY FOR THE LAST 54 YEARS, PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION TO SAVE THE HORNETTES FROM THIS RIDICULOUS AND UNWARRANTED HARASSMENT ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!

EVERY SIGNATURE IS CRITICAL!

THANK YOU ON BEHALF OF EVERY HORNETTE,

JJ RIES
EDINA HORNETTE 1993-1995

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The Decision Makers

RIC DRESSEN
RIC DRESSEN
EDINA SUPERINTENDENT
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“ Thank you for your e-mail regarding the Edina Hornettes. We are aware that any time a change is made in our school community that it can be difficult to accept, particularly given the strong history and tradition of a particular group. I want to assure you that we have no intention of eliminating the Fall Dance Team or their outstanding contributions to our school spirit. The only changes we are making are as follows: •The Edina Hornettes Dance Team will be renamed the Edina Hornets Dance Team. •The Hornets Dance Team will continue to perform at fall football games and at other events just as they always have. In fact, there will now be opportunities for performances at additional activities, which used to be part of past traditions. •The Hornets Dance Team will now be part of an all-school organization called the Spirit Squad, which will unite all spirit activities at Edina High School under one umbrella. The Spirit Squad is intended to promote collaboration and continuity from fall to winter seasons and between all Spirit Squad teams, which include the Edina Pep Band, Sideline Cheer, Comp Cheer, Mascot, Hip Hop Dance Team, Fall Dance Team and Winter Dance Team. All teams will be called the “Hornets” – a name that builds community and school-wide spirit and is a name that is already identified with our school throughout Minnesota. As a result of the new Spirit Squad approach, there will be an increase in the number of students who will be able to participate in cheer activities, an effort that will better reflect and engage the entire student body of Edina High School. Additional improvements will include: •Shared goals and expectations for all Spirit Squad groups and participants. •Consistent, collaborative coaching and advisory leadership for all teams, including shared choreography and coordinated team uniforms, which will strengthen our brand. •Increased number of students participating in spirit activities, as both Dance and Comp Cheer students will participate in fall Sideline Cheer activities. •A more competitive Winter Dance Team, which will now be able to build on the training occurring during the Fall Dance Team club season. We appreciate your interest and concern for our students and the extracurricular activities we provide at Edina High School. We have no intention of lessening these activities and believe that the Spirit Squad model will strengthen and enhance these experiences for all our students. ”
IDITH ALMOG
IDITH ALMOG
VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE EDINA SCHOOL BOARD
RANDY MEYER
RANDY MEYER
CHAIRMAN OF THE EDINA SCHOOL BOARD
BRUCE LOCKLEAR
BRUCE LOCKLEAR
EDINA HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
JENNY JOHNSON
JENNY JOHNSON
EHS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

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