Cooper has been a student at AMSA since 6th grade. Cooper is a staff writer for The AMSA Voice, and loves to write for the sports section. He plays basketball and runs cross country and track for the school. Cooper’s favorite subject is math, and when he is not studying at home, he is probably shooting baskets. He hopes to finish well in school and continue his academic career at Syracuse University.

Cooper’s passion for basketball started at a very young age, when he played on a mini hoop in his basement. Growing up, he played basketball year-round. He hopes to play recreational basketball for the rest of his life, as he thinks he will never lose his desire to play. Cooper loves to watch televised sports when he isn’t playing basketball or studying.

Cooper has a large family, consisting of two brothers, a sister, and his parents. The Sandford family also has two dogs that the whole family love dearly. Cooper sees himself as a business major in the future.