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THE JOHN COOPER SCHOOL<br />
FROM CURIOSITY TO WISDOM<br />
TRADITION<br />
INNOVATION<br />
VOLUME ONE // ISSUE TWO // SUMMER 2020<br />
OLD IRISH BLESSING Faculty and staff joining choir members to sing An Old Irish Blessing at commencement is a time-honored Cooper<br />
tradition. Performing arts faculty continued the tradition by creating a virtual performance for the Class of 2020. Faculty and staff from<br />
all divisions recorded themselves singing the Celtic blessing and submissions were incorporated into a video performance that included<br />
rotating photos sharing congratulatory messages.<br />
ON THE COVER<br />
CONTRIBUTORS<br />
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The cover of this issue depicts<br />
Middle and Upper School band<br />
students and faculty giving a<br />
virtual performance, showing<br />
their determination to continue<br />
performing together. Learn<br />
about how this tribute to first<br />
responders was created on Page<br />
34. Throughout this<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=1"> THE JOHN COOPER SCHOOL FROM CURIOSITY TO WISD</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=2"> OLD IRISH BLESSING Faculty and staff joining choi</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=3"> TRADITION INNOVATION Challenging Times, Creative</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=4"> MAKING it HAPPEN Pioneer Spirit Prepared Tech Su</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=5"> 5</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=6"> “Without change there is no innovation, creativit</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=7"> The timing was right to implement new ways of ENG</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=8"> HOW WE DID IT! Zooming “It has been heartwarm</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=9"> Fourth graders enjoyed a fun beach-themed “Zoom </a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=10"> Neil Shubin, biologist Mallory Bechtel ‘18, ac</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=11"> “Find what you would do for free, then figure out </a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=12"> STAYING CONNECTED Thanks to today’s technology, f</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=13"> A STUDENT’S VIEW EDITOR’S NOTE: Rising eighth </a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=14"> Feedback This is one of a series of photos by</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=15"> A LITERARY JOURNEY LEADS TO INSIGHTS INTO TODAY’S</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=16"> INKBLOTS </a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=17"> VITAMIN D Published in the 2020 Edition of Inkblo</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=18"> ATHLETICS ON THE MOVE Director of Athletics Joh</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=19"> 19</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=20"> STAYING IN MOTION From top, Athletic Directo</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=21"> RAMPING UP SOCIAL MEDIA, RECOGNITIONS With the sp</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=22"> PRACTICING IN A PANDEMIC Dragon Athletes Pivot T</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=23"> CAN’T STOP A DRAGON Athletes of the Year, Leader</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=24"> Showing Heart KIDS HEART CHALLENGE HAS STUDENTS J</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 25" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=25"> DIG PINK </a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=26"> By Abby Prettyman ‘21 By Kata</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=27"> IGNITING Creativity Art Society Students Make Po</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=28"> A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE PAINTS AND ROCKS AND FLOWERS</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=29"> THE MEMORY PROJECT Having made an artistic impact</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=30"> ACCOLADES Student Artists Demonstrate Depth and B</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=31"> INSIGHT Paragon Yearbook Offered A Surprise Twist</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=32"> The Wizard of Oz 32</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 33" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=33"> MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL • FEBRUARY 27 & 28, 2020 </a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=34"> THE SHOW MUST GO ONline! A Cooper First: Spring D</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=35"> Laura Targett, a member of the Creative Team for </a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=36"> ‘CALL TO THE HEROES’ Virtual Band Performance Pay</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 37" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=37"> USING INGENUITY Auditions for Fall Musical</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 38" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=38"> A CARING 38 The 2020 International Celebration Lo</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 39" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=39"> COMMUNITY 39</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 40" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=40"> Active MINDS Cooper Chapter Leaders Attend Na</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 41" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=41"> Conference Attendee Offers Firsthand Perspective </a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 42" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=42"> A CARING COMMUNITY Finding Ways to Support Each O</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 43" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=43"> “There is no exercise better for the heart than </a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 44" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=44"> 21st Habitat Home DEDICATED AT SMALL, BUT </a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 45" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=45"> Habitat Project leaders and faculty sponsors cele</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 46" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=46"> 46</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 47" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=47"> A COOPER CLASSIC International Celebration Draws</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 48" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=48"> BUILD THE SKILLS OF ackn“IowoleudldgelikDer</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 49" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=49"> INTERACT STUDENTS CREATE VIDEO ABOUT HOW TO MAK</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 50" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=50"> RE-IMAGINING Learning Global Online Academy Cours</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 51" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=51"> COOPER STUDENTS NOW HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAG</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 52" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=52"> PERSONAL INTERACTIONS The Centerpiece of Cooper’s</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 53" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=53"> EfTA Business a</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 54" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=54"> LIFETIME LEARNERS Faculty Members and Students Re</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 55" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=55"> (Continued from Page 54) • Middle School Span</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 56" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=56"> 56</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 57" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=57"> “Although we are temporarily separated by circums</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 58" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=58"> INSIGHTFUL WRITINGS Jesmyn Ward Keynote for Signa</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 59" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=59"> WELL DONE! SIGNATURES DONATION TO REPLACE LIBRARY</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 60" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=60"> ONCE A DRAGON, Alumni Share Their Professional Su</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 61" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=61"> ALWAYS A DRAGON Alumni Awards Award recipie</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 62" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=62"> 62</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 63" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=63"> MESSAGES OF LOVE Alumni of all class years sent s</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 64" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=64"> WEBSITE HONORS THE SENIOR CLASS To commemorate th</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 65" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=65"> PRESERVING TRADITION THROUGH INNOVATION Each yea</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 66" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=66"> RE-IMAGINING 66</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 67" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=67"> Class of 2020 </a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 68" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=68"> Avery Schlichter Head of School Award </a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 69" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=69"> RECOGNITIONS The many contributions of the senior</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 70" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=70"> THE CUM LAUDE SOCIETY Twenty one members of the C</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 71" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=71"> CONTRIBUTING TO THE COOPER COMMUNITY Members </a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 72" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=72"> COOPER PIONEERS CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR’S DE</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 73" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=73"> Recalling the Journey Going ‘From Curiosity to Wi</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 74" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=74"> CLASS OF 2020 Members of the Class of 2020 will a</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 75" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=75"> 104 GRADUATES PLAN TO ATTEND 73 DIFFERENT COLLE</a>
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<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 77" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=77"> PRESERVING TRADITION THROUGH INNOVATION AWARDIN</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 78" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=78"> SPEAKERS </a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 79" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=79"> JACOB HALEY, INVOCATION As part of his planned i</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 80" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=80"> 80</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 81" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=81"> SIGNS OF A CARING COMMUNITY We all love a parade,</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 82" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=82"> 82</a>
<a title="C2W: Summer 2020 page 83" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d104c52e?page=83"> C2W is committed to supporting and contributing t</a>
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