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

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It Peaceful reverie accompanies bookstore display case. a stop at the Of course. it s practically impossible to concentrate all the time. A steady hand and a keen eye keep the physical character alive. Some students get absorbed in their work and lose all consciousness of time and place. Concentration Heaps Rewards It lakes something to l e one of the better students, one of the Isetter athletes. In fact., to l»c one of the better anything it takes determination, drive, and concentration. Dwell on that last word for a moment or two. How unnoticeable it may seem to we who are students. It is part of everyday we are in school and for those observant and heedful who practice it faithfully, there is the l enefit of a bounteous reward. In class after class we witness the strange communication between an individual and his mind, known in our high school world as concentration. Sports minded students know what that extra measure of alertness can mean to a team bent on winning. A misjudged movement and the game is over, leaving l ewil(lerinen( where victory might have l»ecn. We liecome so unaware of our own concentration that it's hard to l clicve how great a part of our day it really is. Like a flower, we water it and it sprouts leaves which we imagine as a cap and gown and finally a bit of a bud shows through and blooms. Good grades and a good team. Is that all we benefit from this, this concentration? The masses say no and I say no and I am the masses of Cooper.

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Bouncer Bruce tries to shoot over the defensive maneuvers of Dunker Dan Nielsen during an intramural game. Sometimes its better to l e .i part time player, for it allows for a bit more of cut-up time anti horseplay. So part-time basketball players can make like wrestlers with imaginary powerful bodies.

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The coach's advice keeps a player aware of details and ready for action. The intensity of concentration has a great effect on the outcome of the game. A momentary lapse can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Keeping an eye on the situation gives a man confidence in himself and in his girl. Perhaps, at times, two eyes would be more sufficient. 21