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

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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

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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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Abilit and ornpetitivenesy Made lt is important that a skilled person execute the hnlly, because it can set the psychological tone of the game. Endurance and determination, along with teamwork, were of prime importance in helping Stevenson's field hockey team to success. Y 100 Varsity Sports at Stevenson are not exclusively a male domain. Girls may participate and compete in a number of sports including swimming, tennis, and field hockey. These teams practiced on a regular basis and participation was based solely on ability and competitive- ness. The competition among the area high schools found Stevenson with a group of girls with ability that at times even won state rankings. Such achievements were the combination of talent and hours of work. To improve game scores, team memhers met often to hold strenuous practice games among themselves. Whether winning or losing, Stevenson's female field hockey team always showed good sportsmanship.