Activities

Welcome to the Hawk's Nest!

Cooper High School offers a variety of co-curricular and extracurricular activities designed to meet the interests of students.

Participation in a school activity can be a valuable and rewarding experience, adding to a well-rounded education. Not only does one experience a feeling of satisfaction, personal achievement and camaraderie, but one gains skills in decision-making, goal setting and teamwork. We sincerely hope you find an interest in one of activities offered (school-sponsored teams, clubs and fine arts) and choose to participate.

NOTE: Some of these activities may not be offered every year. Our offerings vary with student interest, our ability to locate qualified advisers and activity funding. Also, students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch (educational benefits) may be eligible for reduced activity fees. See your coach/advisor or the activities secretary for more information.

Fine arts and activities online registration 2024-25

fine arts and activities registration form 2024-25

Contact

Willie Howard
Activities Director
763-504-8518
Willie_howard@rdale.org

Sara Thurston
Assistant
763-504-8533
Sara_Thurston@rdale.org

Learn More

DECA

Business and marketing club where students learn skills to help them for life after Cooper. Students will have an opportunity to compete against other high schools in different business events like Mock Interviews, Entrepreneurship Ideas and Business Plans.

Grade level(s): Grade 9-12
Season: Tuesday during Hawk Lunch and Learn
Advisor(s): TBD
Cost or needed equipment: None

Yearbook

Yearbook is a scheduled curriculum class. During Yearbook class, students take part in all aspects of creating the yearbook: design, photography, interviewing, layout, and editing. Students will earn an elective credit for Yearbook class.

Grade level(s): Grade 11-12
What day(s) and time does it take place: Scheduled class period during the school day
Contact: Andrea Obranovich, Andrea_Obranovich@rdale.org
Cost or needed equipment: No

Math Team

Step Team

Literary Magazine

Art Club

Bowling

Learn, develop and practice individual and team bowling skills in a fun environment at New Hope Bowl, New Hope, MN.

Grade level(s): Grade 7-12

What day(s) and time does it take place: Practices are Monday and Thursday - 3:30 - 5:00 pm, Matches are Wednesday and Friday, 3:30 - 5:30 pm. Season is August through November

Contact person: Daron Hanson, daron.hansen@gmail.com

Activity fee: $85.00 plus cost of team jersey/shirt cost

Debate

Students on the Debate Team compete to hone their research and rhetorical skills. Debate teaches students how to effectively make persuasive arguments and improve public speaking skills. Students learn to consider issues from both sides, and how to research and effectively argue different positions on an issue.

Debate is a MSHSL activity. Students have the opportunity to letter, receive conference recognition and state tournament recognition.

Practices are Monday and Wednesday afterschool; tournaments are on Saturdays running September-December.

Grade level(s): Grade 7-12

Contact person: DJ Brynteson, dj@brynteson.info

Activity Fee: $110

National Art Society

NAHS is established to bring recognition to our students and elevate Cooper’s art program by highlighting the value of the arts as part of Coopers curriculum. Students gain peer recognition and leadership growth opportunities that support college preparation, as well as opportunities for awards, scholarships, and having their work published nationally.

Requirements: B average in Visual Art Classes

Grade level(s): Grade 9-12

Contact person: TBD

Activity Fee: $5

The QUILL - Student Newspaper

Student Newspaper is a curriculum class. During Newspaper class students will take part in all aspects of creating each issue of the newspaper that will be printed, or available online, including: design, photography, interviewing, layout, and editing. Students will earn an elective credit for Newspaper class.

Grade level(s): Grade 11-12

What day(s) and time does it take place: Scheduled class period during the school day

Contact person and/or email: Eric Zuccola, eric_zuccola@rdale.org

Activity Fee: None

Visit The Quill Page to read past issues of The Quill.

FIRST Robotics - Team 4277 Thingamajiggers

Think of Thingamajiggers as your High School Sports Team meeting one-hundred pounds of aluminum, steel, and wires. Our robotics team is an organization that excites students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and the arts. FIRST FRC is a varsity sport for the mind. Each year, our team works alongside professional mentors to construct a 120 pound robot that competes in the FIRST® Robotics Competition hosted by FIRST® Robotics, an International robotics organization dedicated to the inspiration of students of all ages. Robotics is supported by area business sponsors, mentors, and donations from the community.

Grade level(s): Grade 9-12

What day(s) and time does it take place: This varies

Website: https://team4277.webs.com/robots

Contact person: To join contact our lead mentor Danelle Coutts, D_coutts@msn.com.

Activity Fee: None

Speech

Students on the Speech Team compete in one of 13 activities in either interpretation or public address. Students competing in interpretation events will perform dramatic or humorous sections of plays or musicals. These events are perfect for students who enjoy performing in front of crowds, similar to musical and plays. Students competing in public address events focus on creating persuasive speeches to inform audiences on a subject of their choosing.

Practices are Tuesday and Thursday afterschool; tournaments are on Saturdays running January - April.

Grade level(s): Grade 7-12

Contact person: DJ Brynteson, dj@brynteson.info and Connor Brynteson, connorbrynteson28@gmail.com