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

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 A Mr. Phillips Mrs. Evans Mrs. Gannon english II is authorship, symbolism and subject With an emphasis placed upon symbolism and theme, the junior English class studied the development of American literature. Major works from the Colonial Period up to the present, such as The Scarlet Letter, Our Town, and Death of a Salesman, were discussed and evaluated as to content and structure. Effective large groups, such as a psychedelic presentation creating the existentialist mood of the twentieth century, aroused student interest. By the aid of a federal grant, four hundred students were able to attend a performance of Arturo Ui, at the Tyrone Guthrie Theater in early October. This play was a preview for the performance that was to be sent to New York. Mr. Hollister Miss Peterson Miss Kludt Mrs. Niemela english—21

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Mr. DeGuise Mr. Billig propaganda techniques are required in classes Sophomore English students became aware of the impact of Greek literature by studying various works of that era. A few of the selections that comprised the theme of Heroes were' Greek mythology classics, Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, and T. W. White's version of King Arthur. A trip to the Academy Theater to view Camelot was a highlight for the sophomores. For the first time in connection with the study of propaganda techniques mock elections were held in large groups. Later, it was decided to utilize the elections to choose sophomore class officers. Many were dissatisfied with the results of this imitation election of functionaries. Mrs. Dyrsoth Mr. Anderson Mr. Cade Miss DeKoninq Miss Dubbe 20—english

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senior english teachers prepare students’ goals Mrs. Sandviclc As the senior year began, eight hundred and forty-two students were confronted with Geoffrey Chaucer, speed reading. Macbeth, and Twelfth Night. Woe to those who were not able to maintain the fast pace which was established by the creative senior English staff. The class of '69 suffered through the trials and tribulations of preparing panels, term papers, themes for lab, and readings for small group, which were only-the beginning for those who would be attending college. To many, the goals required were not worth the effort, but those who did achieve knew the value of that achievement. Mr. Swensen Mr. Swanson Mrs. Zabol Dan Anderson. Bruce Meese and Tom Masters exchange philosophical views on politics in the resource room. Mr. Sullivan 22—-english