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

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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.

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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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The butterfly has always been one of the more exciting strokes and Pam Klute, Sophomore did not upset this tradition. Additional Points for Form Margaret Vaillancourt swam free-style extremely well and scored many points for the team during the season. Girls Swim Team Stevenson t Opponent 78 Thurston 34s 59 Ftgnklin 55 o 80 Clarencevillep 34 56 Ffgnklm ssl 74 Bentley sr 64 Bentley t 41 92 Clarenceville 1 1 86 Ferndale 45 p Marion McClive was an important part of the team effort with her talent in the backstroke. 99