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

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1. “I’ve never heard of wanting that for Christmas!” 2. ”What lurks behind the magic door of Toyland?” 3. “I’m so embarrassed! 4. King Jim Stager and Queen Jean Thure-son enjoy their reign. 5. Phil Kupka. Brian Duchschcr and Tom Erickson capture the audience with Sha Na Na Live! 6. Jean Thurcson is crowned Queen of the Snows. 28 — Chriitmu Wetk Snow W««V

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Homecoming was given a new outlook on life when new programs were innovated into this year’s festivities. Instead of waiting until Friday afternoon, for the 1971-Homecoming coronation. Queen Margo Olson was crowned on Tuesday. Oct. 12 of Homecoming Week. Queen Margo and her court reigned over a full week of festivities, including a Festival Night. Festival Night, held on Wednesday, October 13th. consisted of various clubs putting up display booths each providing entertainment while advertising their particular organization. The Homecoming slogan, “Jive the Hive carried our team into battle with the Edina Hornets on October 15, followed on October 16 with the Homecoming Dance featuring Debb Johnson. Excitement filled the air along with smoke and screaming sirens on November 10th. when Cooper suffered losses as a result of the most damaging fire in its history. What happened in the world in 1971-72? Red China was admitted to the U.N., the United States experienced a 90-day wage-price freeze, the Catholic-Protestant war in Ireland raged on, Nixon stepped up his Vietnamization program, and Cooper High School started its eighth year in operation. The school year 1971 was kicked off by sophomore orientation on August 26th. The Graduating class of 1974 was shown about the school and introduced to the various organizations. The new teacher’s initiation came on August 30. followed by the old teachers’ workshop on August 31. Classes started for the year on September 7th, on a beautiful warm fall day which, of course, added to the groans and moans from all the summer swingers. The first football game with our sister school to the west, Robbinsdalc. set the tone for the remainder of the 1971 football season. Another mood set was the first Soc Hop on September 17 featuring Regalis. Although it probably wasn’t considered a financial success. the dance was certainly enjoyed by those who attended. The college bound students made their way to College Night on Sept. 17. hosted by Armstrong High School. They were introduced to the many possibilities a-vailable when planning their futures. 0 — Copy