Wilson High School - Nova Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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Front Row: B. Jackson, T. Hiller, J. Johnston, J. Carlsen, D. B. Brown, R. Jewell, S. Gregorich, L. Lucich, G. Swenson 0 Simpson, D. Brand, D. Halverson, P. Rogers, F. Selden 0 Row ROW 32 Nl- Crandall, M. lVl6lfSl'Tall, R- BUGS-ko, G- Hunter, C. 2: J. Copeland, M. Winters, B. Schloss, D. Piete, P. Ellingson, Xglillkiurln, B. Bender, Nl. Davis, G- Hume, R- E-atv, R- Mayo, . ar . Student Leaders Assist Physical Education Teachers in Gym Classes Leadership qualities and athletic skills were the two maior traits required ot student leaders. Throughout the year, they assisted Mr. Bird and Mr. Hannula by keeping student records, leading physical education classes in calisthenics, and demonstrating proper techniques. The gym class- es moved through a program ot activities includ- ing wrestling, tumbling, weight training, basket- ball, gymnastics, and swimming. By helping in these areas, student leaders performed a neces- sary service. .Il Student leader Phil Butler supervises rope climbing. Student leader Doug Simpson puts sophomores through their paces. 0

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Russel Fisk demonstrates horizontal balance. Gymnasts Form New Club - Look Forward to Olympics Recent nation-wide interest in gymnastics did not go unnoticed by Wilson students this year. With future Olympics contests in mind, they formed a Gymnastics Club. Immediate plans included the formation of a team for inter-school competition. Members worked diligently each week to bring these goals closer to reality. Advisor Mr. Templin stressed safety at all times. Before each workout all members were required to vvarm up thoroughly with a series of exercises. Activities included work on the parallel bars, side horse, horizontal bars, and trampoline. Guest expert gymnasts attended meet- ings and demonstrated nevv techniques. l Tom Fisk exhibits human inversion. N Fyonf row: J, Page, P. Cregar, P. Meyers, R. Haugland, M. R. Pinto, R. Fisk, T. Fisk, T. Shapley, S. Phillips, F. Selden, Enright, M. Churchward, J.. Bourque 0 Row 2: P. Schloss K, Linehan, 9

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l Spring water polo encourages intramural swimmers to keep in shape. f Q11 3' E.. 1 E1 ff I 5 I E Z 2 4 2 7 ff. 7 24 if Z 5 i 4 2 E W ' 4 .,,fd.. z, f i Mr. l-lannula supervises intramural vvater polo. Intramurals Feature Weight Lifting, Volleyball, and Water Polo Intramurals offered those who chose not to compete on the varsity level a chance to partici- pate in their favorite activities. The program was open to all interested boys and was held after school during winter and spring. The main winter intramural sport was basketball, tollovved by weight training and volleyball in the spring. The pool was also available for water polo. Intramural volleyball players set fast pace in gym after school. Mr. Boettcher, intramural ott a set shot. - 1 supervisor, casts 'll'I