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

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14 — Homecoming

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After three rounds of ballots, Marcie Cunia's up as she is chosen Homecoming the Senior Class. The Chamber singers break the tradition of attire to entertain the royalty by singing Put the Bop, in '50‘s dress. ji Peter Blanchette escorts Paula Koshiol as they promenade toward their seats with the other members of the Royal Court. X— King Scott Billey leaves his throne to participate in the entertainment for the Royal Court by playing drums for Angels with Dirty Faces. King Scott Billey and Queen Marcie Cunia enjoy their reign over Homecoming festivities. Coronation Creates Suspense Students and staff alike pondered the question of who would be crowned as they filled the gym the morning of coronation. The crowning of Marcia Gunia and Scott Billey by returning royalty Michelle Miller and Mark Frain answered this question for all concerned. King Scott said, I was overjoyed to find it was me,” and Queen Marcia said, It was a real honor; I couldn't believe it.” Other members of the royal court were Brent Baxley, Peter Blanchette, Scott Dalchow, Scott Morris, Lisa Hyland, Paula Koshiol, Sheryl Ottney and Lisa Dimberio. Steve Ek organized and decorated the coronation, hosted by )on Kohnen and Sheryl Brame. The list of guests included E. J. Cooper and former principal Elmer Kemppainen. Wrestler and promoter Verne Gagne, a graduate of Robbinsdale High School, appeared as guest speaker. Entertainment for the royalty ranged from Cambodian coconut dancers to the band, Angels with Dirty Faces, which stole the show when King Scott Billey left his throne to play drums for the song Mony, Mony.” Homecoming — 13

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Activities Arouse Spirit Excitement and anticipation filled the air throughout Homecoming. Extensive planning by the Homecoming chairpersons Fran Zabel, Shannon Noren and Lisa Hyland began as early as last spring to help make Homecoming '86 a success. The festivities began on Wednesday with the coronation and continued that evening with Casino Night followed by the bonfire. Sophomore Julie Mundale said, Participating in Homecoming activities made me feel like part of the school. Thursday was Beach Bum day, and classes were dismissed early to allow students to attend the numerous activities. Homerooms 244, 235, and 111 took the volleyball championships. The dunk tank, another activity, left King Scott Billey all wet, as he was the first to test the water. Other activities included the frisbee throw, the serf auction, the feed, and the battle of the bands. Friday, Blue and Orange day, began with the delivery of Kiss-O-Grams by the royal court. During the pepfest Don Blore arrived in his CHS mini van to help students get fired up for the game against Minnetonka. The game went into overtime, however, and the Hawks were defeated with the final score 3-0. — David Webber's rendition of Twist and Shout and “Mony, Mony highlights the coronation pepfest and the Battle of the Bands. —1 The 1986 Royal court is entertained by various groups as they nervously await the crowning of King and Queen during coronation. Homecoming — 15