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

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6 - Opening A s the November 6 election drew J-a near, signs in yards became a common sight. For the first time in the history of the United States, a woman was selected as a candidate in a na- tional election. Walter Mondale chose Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate for the presidency. Robbinsdale Cooper experienced a similar change, but in a different format. Bill Balfanz became the first male dancer on a high school danceline. He received a great deal of attention on the local level as well as on the national level. Articles about Bill appeared in the Post, the Minneapolis Star and Tribune and many out-of-state newspapers. School began at 7:30 instead of 8:00, as in other years. One reason this change was made was so that students in sports could get to their games earlier. General Hospital addicts were also pleased with the time change because it gave them a chance to see the last half hour of their favorite soap opera every day. Another change was the addition of some District 287 students to the school. RCHS students attended a slide presentation in the auditorium to ac- quaint them with these new Hawks. . b Myra Hackford helps Mark Newman check addition problems with a calculator. V Bill Balfanz becomes the first male dancer to be on a high school danceline.

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Signs of the 805 renewed spirit and a flair for J... creativity in everything from fashion to technology were obvious SIGNS OF THE TIMES. We are living in a technologically ad- vanced society where computers dominate our everyday life. Realizing that some computer-illiterate graduates may have difficulty living in a computer age iespecially the ones who think pro- grams, software and disc-drives are parts for a snowmobilei, Robbinsdale Cooper purchased many new com- puters for student use. A computer course was also offered which has become very popular. In our advanced society, it's comfort- ing to know that one of the most popular games in America doesn't beep, buzz, talk, or need batteries. Trivial Pursuit is a back-to-the-basics board game with old-fashioned dice and plastic markers. The number of dimples on a golf ball is only one of the 6,000 bits of trivia offered. Break dancing has become the new dance craze. 'Many RCHS students are moonwalking, head spinning, coffee grinding and worming their way into this new activity. One of the favorite acts at the Homecoming talent show was a break dancing performance done by a group of our own RCHS breakers. The punk look is another SIGN OF THE TIMES. Spiked hair with colored hair spray and radical clothing styles have become common sights among young people today. The use of an artificial sweetener called Nutra Sweet has become a fre- quent substitute for sugar in the food industry. In a society where people are becoming increasingly aware of the im- portance of health and fitness, Nutra Sweet is quickly becoming a substitute for saccharin in diet pop and many other sugar-free products. . A 4 Breakdancers Tim Hill and Sean Brown perform at the Homecoming talent show. 4 A toast to a saccharin free life. Opening - 5

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Signs of Change ' 1'? Paid lo: by Mund'vlefFanaro Com am . mlnee. Inc. .. ; 2' K h A Election signs become more predominant as November 6 approaches. A A Geraldine Ferraro is the first woman in the US. to be selected as a vice presidential candidate. 4 Keith Fossum reviews addition problems on a slate board. Opening - 7