The Student News Site of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School

The Fanscotian
The Student News Site of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School

The Fanscotian
The Student News Site of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School

The Fanscotian
Cooper Tamase

Cooper Tamase, Editor-in-Chief

Cooper Tamase is a senior at SPFHS and one of the Editors-in-Chiefs of The Fanscotian. He plays football and basketball for the high school, and he is the President of the Mental Health Awareness Club at SPFHS. He enjoys watching/playing various sports, listening to music, playing video games, writing and working out in his free time.

All content by Cooper Tamase
Marc Fabiano hangs from a wall by Door 12 during a SMAC fundraiser. On Thursday, April 3, Fabiano advanced to the quarterfinals in the “America’s Favorite Teacher” contest.

SPFHS Physical Education Teacher and Leader of “La Famiglia” Marc Fabiano Advances to 2025 “America’s Favorite Teacher” Contest Quarterfinals

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
April 10, 2025
The Raider Esports team poses with their championship belt and bracket at the Garden State Esports Championships. The Raiders defeated Long Branch High School on March 1. 2025 to claim their third straight Overwatch II state title.

Raider Esports Overwatch II Team Completes Three-Peat as Garden State Esports State Champions

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
March 14, 2025
Coldplay members embrace on stage during a performance. This photo was taken during their 2017 performance at the Rose Bowl.

Cooper’s Corner: A Rush of Blood to the Head

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
March 10, 2025
The Raider Bowling team captures their second consecutive Union County Tournament Championship. This championship marked the fifth in school history and first for new head coach Joanne Guarnuccio.

Raider Bowling Goes Back-to-Back as Union County Champions, Sophomore Braden Steer Places Fifth in Individual Finals

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
January 31, 2025
Cooper’s Corner: Balloonerism

Cooper’s Corner: Balloonerism

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
January 27, 2025
A playlist displays a curated list of songs. These were my most listened to songs of 2024.

Yearly Tunes: My 2024 Apple Music Replay

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
January 6, 2025
The bulletin outside of Room 215 displays recent work from The Fanscotian. Issue 2 was released on Dec. 18.

Members of The Fanscotian Reflect on their Favorite Artists, Songs, Albums of 2024

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
December 17, 2024
A playlist displays a curated list of songs. These were my most listened to songs of Nov. 2024.

Monthly Tunes: My Five Most Played Songs of November

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
December 3, 2024
Paul Boyle posing in the poster for his newest short film “Paul Boyle School Cop.” Boyle’s short film released on Nov. 11, 2024.

SPFHS Junior Paul Boyle Releases Highly Anticipated Short Film: “Paul Boyle School Cop”

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
November 22, 2024
A playlist displays a curated list of songs. These were my most listened to songs of Oct. 2024.

Monthly Tunes: My Five Most Played Songs of October

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
November 13, 2024
Student Government Association announces the Homecoming Spirit Week. Examples of what to wear are posted for each day of the week.

Student Government Association Kicks Off Homecoming Spirit Week

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
October 21, 2024
Colleges and Universities to Hold Events for Prospective Students in October at SPFHS

Colleges and Universities to Hold Events for Prospective Students in October at SPFHS

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
September 23, 2024
Dr. David Heisey poses for a picture with a crown on his head. Heisey has decided to retire after serving 25 years as the principal of SPFHS.

Senior Issue Preview: Dr. David Heisey Retires after Quarter Century as SPFHS Principal

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
June 6, 2024
An iPhone displays a curated Apple Music playlist. I created this playlist to display my most played songs for May 2024.

Monthly Tunes: My Five Most Played Songs of May

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
June 6, 2024
Seniors Abi Elliott and Keira Kelly pose with the “Penn Wheel” after coming in first place in their heat at Penn Relays. Elliott opened the race with a 1:03.76 400, and Kelly anchored the team with a 59.31 second 400 to conclude the race.

Raider Girls 4×400 Four Wins Heat at University of Pennsylvania Relay Carnival

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
May 8, 2024
An iPhone displays a curated Apple Music playlist. I created this playlist to display my most played songs for April 2024.

Monthly Tunes: My Five Most Played Songs of April

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
April 30, 2024
SPFHS Science Teacher Zach Rittner’s Proposes Native Ecosystem Restoration Project

SPFHS Science Teacher Zach Rittner’s Proposes Native Ecosystem Restoration Project

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
April 4, 2024
An iPhone displays a curated Apple Music playlist. I created this playlist to display my most played songs for March 2024.

Monthly Tunes: My Five Most Played Songs of March

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
April 3, 2024
The Raider Esports Overwatch II team poses with their state championship trophy. The team repeated as state champions on Feb. 24.

Raider Esports Overwatch II Team Repeats as Garden State Esports State Champions

Cooper Tamase, Editor-in-chief
March 5, 2024
An iPhone displays a curated Apple Music playlist. I created this playlist to display my most played songs for Feb. 2024.

Monthly Tunes: My Five Most Played Songs of February

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
March 5, 2024
An iPhone displays a curated Apple Music playlist. I created this playlist to display my most played songs for Jan. 2024.

Monthly Tunes: My Five Most Played Songs of January

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
February 2, 2024
The Raider bowling team poses for a picture after their victory in the Union County Tournament. The team last celebrated a county tournament victory seven years ago.

Raider Bowling Wins the Union County Tournament Championship for the First Time in Seven Years

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
January 25, 2024
The Fanscotian billboard outside of Room 215.

Fanscotian Favorites: Each Member’s Favorite Song and Album from 2023

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
January 17, 2024
Brandon Lake poses for the cover photo for his album COAT OF MANY COLORS. The album was released on Oct. 20, 2023.

Reflecting on and Reviewing My Favorite Album of 2023

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
January 9, 2024
Malcolm Todd posing for the cover art of his song “Sweet Boy.” “Sweet Boy” was released on May 17, 2023 and has accumulated over 4.5 million streams on Spotify.

Artist on the Rise: Malcolm Todd’s Music is Necessary for any Playlist

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
December 14, 2023
A turkey rests on a dining table in preparation for Thanksgiving dinner. The holiday is celebrated by the large majority of Americans.

Getting to Know The Fanscotian Staff: Each Members’ Favorite Thanksgiving Food and their Thoughts on the Holiday

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
December 14, 2023
Away from the Lights: Player Reflection on the 2023-2024 Football Season

Away from the Lights: Player Reflection on the 2023-2024 Football Season

Cooper Tamase, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2023
Mac Miller stands on stage during one of his live performances at Splash! Music Festival in 2017. Miller performed live for over a decade prior to his death in 2018.

Missing Mac Miller: My Favorite Music Artist’s Top Songs

Cooper Tamase, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2023
Board members of the History Club pose for a picture after their inaugural meeting (from left to right: Shaheryar Zeb, Asher Jackvony, Jonah Leske, Alexander Ho, Maxwell Nicholso, Spency Martin, Maddy Sheehy and John Buckley). There was a large turnout for those who attended the meeting and participated in the Kahoot at the end of the meeting.

Bringing the Past Back to the Present: History Club Introduces Themselves to SPFHS

Cooper Tamase, Editor-In-Chief
September 26, 2023
Raider Boys Volleyball Cruises into the North Jersey Group 3 Semifinal After a Win Against Colonia

Raider Boys Volleyball Cruises into the North Jersey Group 3 Semifinal After a Win Against Colonia

Cooper Tamase, Opinion Editor
June 2, 2023
October’s Very Own: Drake’s Top Five Songs from a Former Drake Hater

October’s Very Own: Drake’s Top Five Songs from a Former Drake Hater

Cooper Tamase, Opinion Editor
April 25, 2023
Photo by Cooper Tamase

Into the City: My Experience at Columbia University’s 99th Annual CSPA Spring Convention

Cooper Tamase, Opinion Editor
March 21, 2023
Super Bowl 57: The Return of Chiefs Kingdom

Super Bowl 57: The Return of Chiefs Kingdom

Cooper Tamase, Opinion Editor
February 17, 2023
The Big Stepper: Ranking Kendrick Lamar’s Top Five Songs

The Big Stepper: Ranking Kendrick Lamar’s Top Five Songs

Cooper Tamase, Opinion Editor
January 5, 2023
It’s Almost Time: Raider Wrestling is Back and Ready to Go

It’s Almost Time: Raider Wrestling is Back and Ready to Go

Cooper Tamase, Opinion Editor
November 30, 2022
Photo courtesy of Kim Decker

Bigger and Better: Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA’s Plans for Expansion

Cooper Tamase, Opinion Editor
November 16, 2022
Taylor Swift’s Top Five Songs: From the Perspective of a Non-Swiftie

Taylor Swift’s Top Five Songs: From the Perspective of a Non-Swiftie

Cooper Tamase, Opinion Editor
November 3, 2022
Photo Courtesy of The Fanscotian

Raider Wrap-Up: A look at the First Month of the Fall Season

Cooper Tamase, Opinion Editor
October 6, 2022
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