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

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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

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

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 ▲ Chemistry students conduct a lab as Henry Roberts observes. ◄ Guests look at the science display In the cafeteria. 20th Anniversary