Cooper High School - Talons Yearbook (New Hope, MN)

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Dramatizing from The Scarlet Letter, Mr. Cade as John Wilson, Mr. Swenson as Arthur Dimmesdale, and Mrs. Dryselh as Hester, enact the final scaffold scene. Seniors Explore Literary Classics Of England Mrs. Janet Singer Mr. Eugene Sullivan English literature, from the Dark Ages until the twentieth century, was the year-long topic of senior English. Spe- cial large group presentations aided understanding of each period of litera- ture studied. A trip to the Academy Theater to see The Taming of the Shrew was a high- light of the unit on Elizabethan litera- ture. Developing parallels between eighteenth and twentieth century coffee- houses was achieved through student skits. Later, the conflict between science and religion was debated by Mr. James Treinen, physics teacher, and a local clergyman for the Victorian unit. In connection with the play JB, Mr. Mar- vin Trautwein, American history teach- er, delivered a lecture on existentialism. Mr. Frederick Thumhart Mrs. Frances Zabel 27

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Miss Judith Lutterman Mrs. Carol Moore Miss Carol Peterson Juniors Study Growth Of American Literature Mrs. Bonita Sandvick Mr. Albert Shaff The development of American litera- ture, from the Colonial writers to pres- ent-day authors, was the subject of junior English classes. To encourage student interest, many special activities were planned. During the drama unit students enacted John Doe, a closet play, before their large group classes. Speakers obtained through the Brave New Workshop, a Minneapolis satirical coffeehouse, spoke to classes about the dramatic arts. As a result of a federal grant, more than eight hundred juniors and seniors were enabled to attend a special student matinee of Harper’s Ferry at the Tyrone Guthrie Theater in October. Students also produced an inter-school television program concerning the play Our Town by Thornton Wilder. 26

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Senior Darlene Burkland alters her pattern lay- out after checking the grainline. Mrs. Carol Froke Mastering hand stitching is a primary con- cern in the study of Home Economics I. Senior Beverly Peterson adds the finishing touches to the neckline of her wool dress. Home Ec Grooms Future Homemakers Mrs. Patricia Hoilman Mrs. Elaine Jordan Budgeting money, caring for children, furnishing homes, planning meals, and sewing were some of the basic skills stud- ied in Home Economics. In Home Economics II emphasis was given to gourmet cooking with special attention to foreign cookery. Interested students visited the Betty Crocker kitchens in order to become better acquainted with available careers in Home Economics. During the unit on family relations, Home Economics III classes had an opportunity to hear Mrs. Phyllis Cooksey, a repre- sentative from Planned Parenthood, talk on family planning. Fourth-year students worked in specialized areas such as up- holstering furniture, making draperies and tailoring coats while first-year home- makers developed hostessing techniques. 28