Brother Rice High School - Quest Yearbook (Bloomfield Hills, MI)

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VARSITYSSCORES BRHS 6 OPP 75 None Dame so e f 45 S 577 Benedictine D S by 24, . E 7 l 7L La Sallespg S3774 Austin il D 65 Catholic Central r 40 S X 6 Winds S . by otosses i D Catholic League Championship - First Swimmers' verwbelmmg Captures Catholic Crowrt Considered an almost impossible dream, a folly, the Brother Rice Swimming team set as its goal not only the Division but the League Championship. It was a for- midable taslt, but the determination to upset the defend- ing champion, U of D, enroute to their title proved to be a deciding factor. Braving the overwhelming task of daily practice at 6:00 a.m., Brother C. B. Nlillcr shaped an outstanding team, stacked with talent and deep in reserve power. Sporting such standouts as Captains Tom Meyer and Bruce Butzier, the Rice contingent easily out swam the Catholic League opposition. Reaching the apex of their illustrious season, the Warriors controlled the entire meet against the Cubs and as the youngest team in the league history were assured the Central Division crown. The squad ,chal- lenged area public schools and battled their way to close decisions against highly rated squads. Carrying the momentum to Oakland for the Finals, the VVarriors dominated the entire meet Capturing five first places, fourteen all-city stripes and their ultimate goal, the Catholic League Championship. 166 Stmining to capture first place, Skip Thompson demonstrates the precise form and mighty effort required of a good breaststroker. Strength Swampr Lea gag

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Harrier League Rivals Maybe one of the most important factors in the success of any athletic team is early and intensive training. From an inexperienced and untried group of Sophomores and Freshmen, Reserve Baseball coaches Gaertner and Farrell have molded a group of promising young men worthy of the shoes they will step into in the near future. A talented Reserve team has always been the standard for Rice and the 1968 team was no exception as they powered their way to a near perfect 5-2 record and a second place finish. Although the whole first team was worthy of praise, stellar performances given by Gary Mazza, Mike Prudhomme, Bob Brown and Tom Bowen, proved to be the backbone of team strength and spirit. Losing the first two games of the season could be hazardous to any team, but the coaches rallied the spirit and the Reserves became an immovable object as they bowled over their opponents. With solid hitting providing the necessary runs, the pitchers accomplished an out- standing feat of silencing the opposing bats and allowing only eight runs in their final Hve games. Several times in their victory streak, with the Warriors on the low side of the score and knowing each game to be important, the Re- serves rallied their forces to come from behind and defeat the opposition, making their record even more impressive. Closely watching the pitcher unleash a breaking curveball, Tom Kurowski readies himself, expecting a chance for another base hit. His face distorted by the motion of his awesome stroke, Gary Martin connects on a booming smash into the outfield. RESERVE BASEBALL TEAM: Front row: Bracken, L. Andrews, C. Mazza, T. Bowen, M. Prudhomme, M. Holden, H. Nelson, B. Breen. Second row: Br. Gaertner, Damioli, mgr., T. Oldham, Gerback, B. Brown, G. Collins, B. Lowry, T. Decker, T. Kurowski, M. Batchko, G. Hamilton, mgr. Missing: G. Martin. B. Lesner. 165

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A breathless but exuberant winner, Tim Murphy, anxiously awaits his winning time, as a dejecteal and ailing teainrnate, Tom Meyer leaves the pool, Below, gasping for breath, lareaststroker Bruce Butzier displays the championship style which earned hinz the rank of all-city. 1 ..kk..kV x V3 K I as ss' After a powerful spring, Nlarlc Shanahan hegins a front flip with a full twist in pike position at the Catholic Finals. 1969 SVVIMMING TEAM: Front Row: S. Thompson, K. Fogarty, M. Dorsch, T. Ivory, NI. Bookmyer, M. Iluett. Second Row: Drazek, K. Cathcart, N. Ferstle, lfflander, G. Perez-Gurri, M. Shanahan. Third Row: T. Biehl, E. Rodgers, T. Murphy, F. Fogarty, D. Mzrclsachlan, P. Shanahan. Fourth Row: L. Sullivan, B. Colombo, B. Butzicr, T. Blcycr, B. Sadovsky, L. Keating. Right, utilizing a powerful burst in thc hackstroke, Skip Thompson and Tom Biehl begin the first of four strokes in the 200 yd. Individual Medley. 167