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

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w from Robb hen the last of their final exams were completed on June 3, euphoria emanated tobbinsdale Cooperdome High School. With their notes flung on the floor and lockers semi-cleaned, revelers burst out of thfe building like Twins fans to mark the beginning of their deserved three months of summer recess. During the 'haute' months, some worked to earn extra spending money, while others relaxed at home or traveled abroad in such stylish places as Europe, Montreal, and Korea. Favorite summer pastimes included splashing at the beach for a tan, shopping for fun and fab products in area malls, visiting Valley Fair; and in the immediate days before the inevitable return, the State Fair, too. With September around the corner, incoming sophomores anticipated attending high school, while returning upperclassmen looked forward to again seeing their friends. Not all students had to wait for September to return to school. Fall sports, such as volleyball, soccer, girls' tennis, and football, began practicing during the summer months. Not only did the fall athlotics-in-training start early, but also the Cooperettes and cheerleaders began kicks and body pyramids long before Labor Day. As the last sun-filled days and late nights elapsed, mod students frantically hit the department stores to purchase the latest trends and styles in fashion for the 1987-1988 school year. SUMMER Teens splash into action upon the completion of finals 2 — Opening