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

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+A Kurt Niederloh has a light snack. The Hawks put (orth their best effort. Homecoming — 17

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Cooper Salutes 20th Homecoming Homecoming week blossomed with creativity and tradition from beginning to end. Each day began with a new, original theme. Monday — 50's day Tuesday — Dress-Up day Wednesday — Hawaiian day Thursday — Western day Friday — Blue and Orange day The coronation ceremony took place on Tuesday morning, when Tim Rayford and Becky Byer graciously accepted the honor of being crowned Homecoming King and Queen. Along with other distinguished guests. Dr. Leroy Hood, Dr. Donna Jean Carter, and the 1982-83 King and Queen attended the ceremonies. Special activities began Wednesday night with Casino Night, as eager gamblers roamed from table to table. The students played cards, rolled dice, shot craps, and afterwards headed out toward the bonfire. Thursday morning a continental breakfast was served in the school cafeteria. Friday morning classes ended early to kick off a festive and non-stop Homecoming day. The pep-fest began and ended with the band pumping out our school song, and the students scurrying to and from their seats. During the day. entertainment never ceased. Members of the band Quasar amused the crowd with music, dance, and feats of fire. Next, students filled the auditorium for the talent show. Hosted by Peter Frantz and Becky Byer, the . variety show appealed to all. Jackie Smith and Bill Balfanz, the winners, each choreographed their own dances. Of course the football game excited everyone, as hopeful fans cheered on the team. Although Robbinsdale-Cooper lost 47-7 to Park Center, spirit lived on at the dance. Bobbi Jean and Cornbread, a school favorite, contributed to the major success of the dance, the final event of Homecoming. 16 — Homecoming

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20 Year Anniversary Oooper celebrated its twentieth anniversary during February and March. A group of dedicated people formed the committee: the chairperson was Neal Luebke and assistant chairpersons were Melissa Doerr and David Baumann. Other members were Elmer Kemppainen. Tom Gagnon. Caryl Bugge, Vern Hollister, Lois Yuzna. Jan Reinke, Patrick Billig, Liz Reid. Anne Marie Hennen, and the National Honor Society Officers. The kick-off for the celebration was an assembly on February 15 in which there was a parade of students bearing banners showing what they represented. Throughout the month there were many special activities. The musical “Babes in Arms was celebrated as the twentieth anniversary show. Jerseys proclaiming the anniversary were available and were worn frequently by the staff and students. Displays in the show cases lauded the twenty years with style. The grand finale occurred on March 15 with an Open House-Activities Fair. Parents, students, and prospective students toured Cooper. There were exhibits in the cafeteria, in addition to birthday cake, entertainment in the auditorium and demonstrations in the classrooms. A Ms. Reckdahl. Mr. Thiede. and Zahra Haddass talk about the foreign exchange program. ► Kris Bailey pours punch and serves birthday cake in the cafeteria. 18 — 20th Anniversary