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

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Tradition And Innovation Homecoming has always been a time of both tradition and innovation. This year’s Homecoming was an especially important example. Because of the possibility of Cooper being closed, everyone wanted the celebration to be particularly special. A week-long medallion hunt was held for the first time. Prizes were awarded to the five winning students. Also, crash dance courses were given during the lunch mods in preparation for the dance. A talent show was held on Wednesday for the enjoyment of both faculty and students. Tradition survived and went hand in hand with innovation. Each day had a special slogan and Flat’n the Flyers” buttons were sold all week long. Coronation saw some special events. Norma Ulrich and her two daughters presented Cooper with a statue entitled “Rainbow in memory of Mr. Lyndon Ulrich, Cooper’s first principal. Chris and Dale O’Brian sang popular Beatles and Dan Fogclberg tunes. The Madrigals and Orchestra also performed. Special guest, KSTP sportscastcr Robb Leer, spoke and acted as co-host along with senior Laurie Shupanitz. At the climax of the ceremony, former King and Queen, Brad Hassingcr and Amy Norman, crowned Cooper’s new royalty. John Sundccn and Rhonda Nicscn took their places on the royal thrones. Friday night, the Hawks lost the football game to Lindbergh. The Generations played for the Homecoming Dance afterward and rounded off the week on a happy note. Homecoming was a curious mixture of old and new. It was certainly enhanced by both. 16 Homecoming

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A Special Celebration Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! What better way to describe the past winter and the tradition of Snow Daze at Cooper? The week got off to a grand start with the coronation of the Jack-of-Hearts and the Valentine Sweetheart, who together, reigned over the week's events. The Activities Council planned many new activities including Sweats Day, Winter Sports Day. and Punk Rock Day. Students were also given the chance to experience Snow Daze first-hand by participating in a game of Boot Hockey outside during the lunch mods. Kiss Day allowed guys to kiss their favorite girls, leaving girls everywhere at a loss of words and a loss of hearts. Rich Idstrom captured over 100. The week appropriately drew to a close with a party. What kind of a party? Why, a birthday party, to celebrate the 85th birthdays of Mr. and Ms. E. J. Cooper. After long hours of planning, the party was a complete success. The entire student body joined in to sing A Bicycle Built for Two,” and to the surprise of everyone. Mr. Kemppainen made a special appearance on his own tandem bike built especially for he and his wife. Other songs like “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” and. of course, “Happy Birthday ' were sung to the birthday couple. They received many birthday gifts and were presented with a giant birthday card from all of the cheerleaders. The Madrigals and the Jazz Band helped in a special way by providing enjoyable entertainment for Mr. and Ms. Cooper. 18—Snow Week