Kimball High School - Lancer Yearbook (Royal Oak, MI)

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Basketeers Better Last Season's Record The summer was over, and the Knights trudged back to their lessons once again. The thrills of football season came and Went, and then they looked toward the basketball season. The student body can be very proud of the continuous efforts that the Varsity basketball team has dis- played this year. After many hours of hard practice, the team compiled a 3-12 record. With the exception of one Jan- uary graduate, Gary Moody, the varsity lineup remained the same throughout the season, under the guidance of Coach Sigren and the co- captains, Gary Moody and Duanne Cummings. Even though the scores were closer and the opponents stronger, the team Was able to increase their number of victories over the record of last year. 1 i MY MOMMY said I could have this ball, so you can't have it, motions Duanne Cummings, the basketeers other co-captain. Row 1 Wally Gabler Ed Place Crai Kib G M n I l r g r y ary oody, Duane ager, Bennie Shellnut, Mark Van Hala, Bill Chilton, Gil Coss, Doug Cummings Randy Grant Ed Lukowski Row 2: Terry Smith, man- Forier, John Cameron, Mick M ' ey aas. Larry Stewart, Coach Sigren.

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Hopefuls Train For Coming Wim Season SHOWING HIS expert grace and form is Junior Ed Boothman, eligible for next season's swim trials, who topped Kimball's scoring power in the diving division. His second place in the EML contest, matched with his capturing of the states second, should provide him the in- centive for a better record next year. Under the able coaching of Richard Fetters, the i959-60 swim team finished with a record of 14-0-0 and placed fifth in the state finals. Although the team lost Barry Johnson and several other varsity seniors, it will have returning hope- fuls such as: Art Cash, Dave Ritchie, Ed Boothman, and Bud Stringer. Kimballites are proud of this yearls team and see that chances for next year's are very good. THREE JUNIORS, who have shown great abilities, are Dave Ritchie, whose specialties are the Butterfly and Individual Medley, Bud Stringer, an exceptional back- stroker, and Brook Bearss, who excells in Freestyle. 595 .... ,W fi: I 5 if-is

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VARSITY Kimball Opponent 30 Dondero 43 Fitzgerald 40 Mt. Clemens 27 Port Huron 33 Cranbrook 36 Hazel Park 36 East Detroit 21 Ferndale 41 Birmingham 33 Port Huron 37 Hazel Park 39 East Detroit 48 Mt. Clemens 30 Ferndale 35 Birmingham EXPRESSIONS AND gestures can eertainly run riot when basketball players get togeth er for a practice session, This is exemplified by these team members. as they perlert their styles for the next game, DURING A practice session, Mark VanHala is shown preparing to make a foul shot, aided by the intense mental concentration oi' Ed Place. BILL CHILTON seems intensely de r -,,,,1 .H ...,1,,. u.,4 h,.,.1,,t+ ,1..r-nw. 34