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

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Mrs. Hultmann males practice culinary arts during open mods Girls were given an opportunity to improve their homemaking skills through the courses offered by home economics. First-year students prepared simple luncheons and constructed garments using synthetic materials. Home Economics II emphasized the construction of slightly tailored garments. A family unit was studied by students in their third year. This unit stressed money management. child development, and interior decorating. A clothing and textile course was offered to Home Ec IV students. For the first time, a cooking course was offered to boys. In this, boys had a chance to prepare meals in the commercial capacity. As an aid in styling her garment. Barb Lansberry irons a carefully constructed seam for the next sewing step. 2A—home economics

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One of the many facilities of the IMC is the listening lab. Here Barb Heile listens to a tape of Death of a Salosman for junior English. Mr. Norton man and symbolization explored and produced Humanity students examined the nature of the common man through different media. They found him to relate to God and to the tragic view of life, the state, society, and to his search for meaning, through such works as Death of a Salesman, Euthyphro, The Oxbow Incident, and Crime and Punishment. Oral presentations, panel discussions, and impromptu dissertations were given by speech students to develop their speaking skills. By producing their own plays, drama students became acquainted with the various aspects of the theater and the stage. Journalism and creative writing classes investigated the various forms of self-expression, and then created their own works. With a single emphatic gesture, Gail Van Buskirk emphasizes the salient point of her speech. drama humanities journalism speoch—23

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Mr. Lorcntion skills help boys acquire a technical background At Cooper, students were offered a variety of courses in the pragmatical and industrial arts. These courses were designed to develop practical skills for everyday living. Boys taking shop gained a solid technical background for fobs or additional training. Woodworking, architectural and mechanical drawing, metal works, auto shop, and electronics were some of the courses offered. Students who had made outstanding projects entered them in the North Suburban Craftsman Fair held at Brookdale in May. Boys found this a time to view other projects and evaluate their own efficiency and handiwork. Last year's students placed favorably among participating schools. Mr. Fredoen Mr. Locke Mr. Bomstad Mr. Soitx Mr. Loushin Mr. Cook Mr. Youngren industrial arts—25