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

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| Teddy Browstor. Eric Rautio, slings Mr. Hotchkins, Ursula Choin. ovor his shoulders, intending to bury another yellow fovor victim in Panama, which he dug out of the cellar. i 1 Trying to save his partner, Jane Klein, played by Katy Tessman, pollco officor Brophy, played by Tom Merlde, administers a sharp blow to the head of Jonathon Brewster. Klein accidentally made the comparison botwoon Jonathon and Boris Karloff, placing hor in this predicament. 18 — Fall Play

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WAKE UP Alarms ring early after summer, shocking sleepers out of bed Mornings are a time for yawning and grumbling, Why does school have to start so early anyway? ; but a notable difference can be seen in how the time is used by different people. After getting up at 5 a.m., cheerleaders arrive at school at 6:30 to practice cheers for games and pepfests. The music from the gym, where the danceline and silks practice their routines from tapes made by the band, echoes through the hallways. A few (very, very few) students come to school in the mornings to receive help on math or go to the media center to make last minute changes on a report. For the average girl at Cooper, curling their hair, putting on makeup, and deciding what outfit looks in vogue requires them to get up two hours before school starts; but for the average guy, getting ready for school doesn't mean a big ordeal. Senior Jason Scherschligt said, I get up at 6:30, take a shower, eat breakfast, read the comics, and leave at 7:05 for my bus. For some people, mornings seem to be more of a nightmare than just a nuisance. Pushing the sleep button on their alarm and jumping out of bed fifteen minutes before school starts occupies their mornings. Then, after taking a two-minute shower, they jump into their car and rush off to school. No matter what the morning routine consists of, the students must arrive at school by 7:30. — Jolf Molby greets the homerooms each day with the morning announcements. Jeff is hoad P.A. announcer. 1 Unaware of tho timo. Jenny Choih blissfully slopt on until she suddenly wakons to discovor school has startod without her. J I In early morning frustration, senior, Eric Skogrand forgets his combination. Ho vents his anger on his locker as he realizes he is late for homeroom. Foaturo — 17

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MURDER! First Mr. Hotchkins, then Mr. Spenalzo. Who will be next? Phil Darg returned to direct Joseph Kesseling's, Arsenic and Old Lace, a show he starred in seven years before on the Cooper stage. This time, the role of Teddy Brewster, who believes he is Theodore Roosevelt, was played by Eric Rautio. Along with Rautio, Jason Scherschligt portrayed the eldest and most villainous of the Brewster brothers, while Scott Brown acted in the role of the only sane member of that household. Mortimer. Having the part of a set character was a nice change; I knew what was expected, and I could be creative with it, said senior, Eric Rautio. Working behind the scenes, the cast and tech crew of Arsenic and Old Lace spent considerable time and energy toward the production of the fall play. With only four weeks to construct the entire set, the tech crew had its work cut out for them. Wo had a difficult time attempting to build the set itself, and it would have been much easier if the actors weren't there,” said student director. Nolan Shackelford. Aside from movement coinciding with pounding hammers, the cast and crew were able to work around each other. With the props and costumes we had, it was easy for the actors and actresses to get into their roles, said Ted Hesse, junior. The two Brewster sisters, Abby and Martha, were played by senior, Mollie Stickney, and junior, Julie Mundale. Shannon Smith's portrayal of Jonathon's sidekick. Dr. Einstein. highlighted the show and encouraged the audience's laughter. FALL PLAY CAST: Front Row: D. Strootor, T. Merldo. K. Tossman. A. Rautio. Back Row: T. Hesso. U. Choin, E. Rautio. S. Brown. J. Mundalo. M. Stickney, O. Ansari. J. Scherschligt. S. Smith, H. Johnson. L. Overby. — J Alter tying and gagging Mortimer Brewster. Scott Brown, his brothor Jonathon. Jason Schorschligt. along with his sidekick Dr. Einstein. Shannon Smith, attempt to use inhumano methods to disposo of Mortimer. Their soon-to-be victim will be lucky numbor thirteen. — Junior Ted Hesse puts the props to use backstage as he trios to catch a quick catnap. Unknown to him. Shannon Smith seizes the opportunity to make a surprise attack. Fall Play — 19