Adlai Stevenson High School - Aurora Yearbook (Livonia, MI)

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Tennis ni T urn-About To Give Srnarloin Season Retrieving truant tennis balls was one of the tennis player's more prosaic tasks. Two contrasts in style were Lowell Mitchell and Larry Stevens. Larry was a smasher while Lowell tended to play placement tennis. ,. .,, . , ,.A...11L...1..-. ,, . ,L Gary Palavich received important tips from coach Fetz. Mr. Fetz continually worked to get the most from every player. Tennis was on the upswing after a dis- mal I966-1967 season. With more consistent performances from the experienced players, the team showed a considerably improved record. The result of various coaching methods was obvious as both the singles and doubles teams took more than their share of victories. Steve Cohen returned with two valuable years of varsity play to his credit. 97

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96 Skill Experience Gave Fine Season to GOVBTI Mr. Mack began the season's coaching with an emphasis on such funda- john Bendig's game was not dependent upon his mentals as the proper grip and stance. ability off the tee, since he chipped and putted well. Pat Flarity had one of the best games on a strong team. The Golf team dfCW 011 3 flumbel' of talented Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors to make a success- ful season. Practice sessions that started while the snow still lay on the ground had the players think- ing golf before the first meet. Playing from the home course of Salem Hills, they were effective individually and collectively. Dick Dirasan was one of the team's hig hitters. s-Wm-W, .,am1s,. ramfezs-,efmfxa-.t A-,iciimezus-nw' ....:.f-.-A-.is.fss,,: f in -X sunwsw- fm' ccww-A - A K' ,...Lm,.4,a.z.a .

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High and dry Mrs McDonald was still capable o A wary relaacation was necessary to maintain the disciplined lines that separate demonstrating the ideal kick an adequate formation from an ideal one. Racm and Synchronized Swim Teams Picked P The athletic competition between high schools was not exclusively male. One of the most vigorous of sports for the girls was swimming. The training and talent necessary for successful competition were in abundant supply. The success of the team came from a group of talented swimmers whose excellence created the pleasant problem of choosing which event they should swim in to win. The synchronized swim team was another area for the athletically inclined. The many long and arduous hours of practice put in by the girls resulted in a line show at the season's end, and were evident as the finely honed team displayed precision in executing all of their stunts and formations. Terry Barretts aquatic teammates provided moral support as well The grueling hours of after-school practice resulted in aching as an attractive laackground or her care ully maintained pose muscles, soggy coiffures and the desired precision.