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

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— New styles in fashion unfold each school year. To discover tho latest trends, senior Kathy Long visits tho malls and trios on a classy hat at the Conservatory. — — Sonior Brian Tutland attempts to steor tho ball away from defensive blocker Tom Simonson during summor practices. To get in shape for the fall season, the players report to the Cooper fields for morning workouts. — — — Boforo school startod. tho Marching Band playod at the first home football game against Armstrong. Junior Joanio Borman waits for the drum major to signal the beginning of tho halftimo show. t: vVJELCC rriE % 'fCL r ss J During sophomore orientation. RCHS greets tho incoming class with a welcoming banner put up by the upperclassmen. — Ono of tho summer's major attractions, tho Stato Fair, tops tho list of vacation spots. At tho entrance, the Minnesota Gopher welcomes the visitors with open arms. Opening — 3

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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

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 - Angie Allen, Joan Daggett and Missy Carter load tho exodus toward their home transportation. After starting out the day with high spirits, tho first day's routines drains them of their energy. • . The equipment shack, exhibiting a continuous now look, displays tho spirit of tho senior class. — [ After the last bell, sophomore Jim Montroy observes his classmate Aaron Hudson unchaining his bike. Hudson uses this mode of transportation to enable him to roach his homo faster. Craig Moistor. back, heads to his bus. J During vacation. Cooper proparos students for tho school year by sending them the school calendar along with other materials to inform them about tho policios and changos. J i While waiting for the transfer bus. the underclassmen lounge around, relaxing after a day of school. 4 — Opening