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

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Aquatics Easy as Falling Qfl a Waterlog I . 1 ' Girls Speed Team fFront Rowj Marilyn Predmesky, Leslie Horstman, Pam Kloote, Marien McLive, Margaret Vaillan- court, Jann Felske, Gail Wheeler, Liesa Hatfield. fSecond Rowj Cheryl Amos, Tina Orvosh, Nancy Schlaback, Sue Hotwedt, Linda Boyer, Michelle Applebaum. Carla Revlond, Barb Car- ozzo. fThird Rowj Denise Balla, Sue Boehm, Laura Hatfield, Luann Young, Sandy Lamerson, Linda Lamerson, Mary Dowell. KBack Rowj Martha Bosley, Debbie Armstrong, Laurie Rutilla, Barb Bosley, Sue Walker, Sally Hutchinson. I Height and precision combined as a Stevenson swimmer per- formed a pike dive in the heat of meet competition. Long hours of after school practice, ordered by coach Mrs. Lois McDonald, resulted in blood-shot eyes, soggy hair, and prune-like fingers for Stevenson swimmers, but it also led to a successful swimming season. The Diplomats, SteUenson's synchronized swimming team utilized special clinics and prac- tices to extend their knowledge of stunts and strokes. Then in the spring they disnlrfyed their skills and talents in a swimming show. Meanwhile, the speed team drilled, blending speed, strength, and endurance for a winning combination ,. Sweeping her arms apart in a perfect breast-stroke, Donna Wing grabbed a breath of air. Athletics 75

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'Diplomatsf Speed Team, Find KAboveQ A difficult stunt called fo1 steady concentration and good form from Cathy Martynow. KRightQ Fighting the cramps in their feet, eight sychronized swimmers main- tained a closed-star pattern. 74 Athletics Girls Synchronized Team KFront Rowj Linda Manchester, Sue Ells- worth, Debby Noble, Marien McLive, Cheryl Engle, Pam Kloote. KSec- ond Rowj Gayle Saranen, Chris Rowe, Sue Strachan, Cheryl Moore, Cathy Martynow, Debby Donovan. KBack Row 1 Linda Stipcich, Laura Hatfield, Jan Mallman, Sherry Cronk, Candy Rankin, Marilyn Pred- mesky, Jann Felske.

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Girl Teams Disprove 'Weaker Sex' Theory Despite the opinion of certain male athletes, Stevenson girls considered their sports to be just as important as the boys'. Many of them proved their point, working diligently in the sport of their choice. Girls could receive varsity letters in several sports. Among them were field hockey, basket- ball and tennis. As the girls strove to prove their equality, the caliber of their playing im- proved, resulting in one of their best seasons. Eyes and ears alert, the oH'icial Watched as Mary Woodworth and her opponent fought for the ball. 76 Athletics jfrs Even though she was minor league , Barb Bosley proved that she could put the layup in the basket. Gaining possession of the ball, Kathy Lilly prepared to drive down the court in an attempt to lose her opponent.