"with no regrets. I love you, Beth Cooper." Speak Your Truth On this day in 2009, I Love You, Beth Cooper was released. This romantic comedy, based on screenwriter Larry Doyle's novel, stars Paul Rust as a high school valedictorian who, during his graduation speech, declares his love for head cheerleader Beth Cooper, played by Hayden Panettiere. Soon, Dennis and Beth are sharing a night they will never forget. Though I Love You, Beth Cooper failed to make much of an impression with critics or audiences upon release, it's still worth watching for anyone who misses the heartfelt energy of 80s teen comedies. Trivia Time On this day in 1925, John T. Scopes was put on trial in Tennessee for the crime of teaching what concept in a public school. Yesterday's answer, Henry VIII."