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

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Bowlers' Lack Dqltlo, Lore ivirion Throne Hampered by the loss of several graduating seniors, the 1969 Varsity Bowling Team was forced to take a pessimistic outlook on the prospects of the forth coming season. Moderator Brother Granitz assured the team that being the defending champions the opposi- tion would have to upset Rice in the course of the season. The season had not been long under way when their wary fears were justified. ln the first match of the young season against a powerful U. of D. squad, the Warriors suffered their first and most important loss. By virtue of their defeat, the Warriors slid into second place but remained always within striking distance. Determined to retain their crown, Bice showed their mastery by soundly defeating the remainder of the league. Seeking revenge against the Cubs, the VVarriors succumbed to their powerful on- slaught, as the Bice squad fell from contention. The season was not a complete loss, as the play of Frank Florek, Iohn Levinson and loe Mihalak and Freshman Dave Walby continued to spark enthusiasm and excitement in the Brother Bice bowling squad. After carefully considering his strategy to complete a spare, ,loe Mihalak reaches for his hall in a crucial meet. Eyes anxiously following Dave lValhy's hopeful strike, foe Mihalak exclaims joyously at Rice's chance to surpass league leading U. of D. 1969 VARSITY BOVVLING TEAM: Left to Right: Front row: I. Hopkins, York, D. Matichuk, R. White, R. Firlik, M. Ebbing, D. Walby. Second row: Br. Granitz, coach and moderator, T. Cook, I. Mihalak, I. Levinson, F. Florek, B. Palmiter, I. Bayma. .. A

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,.,.. 'i T' .r Lunging rapidly across court, Phil DeMarios displays perfect form while returning a tricky lzackhand shot off an opponent's difficult serve. eoplayte 1969 TENNIS TEAM: Left to Right: Front row: M. Bookmeyer, G. Kozloff, I. Kohl, B. Gwynn, I. Emery. Second row: Mr. Iannetta, coach, M. Knapp, B. Morris, M. MacCuidwin, C. Chilson. Missing: A. Mac- Guidwin. 170 . ,Q Determined to place his opponent in a treacherous position, Bol: Ivory races to the co14rt's edge returning the volley. Racleeteers ra ndisla Ta lent Promise Breaking into the unknown world of Catholic League Tennis, the Brother Rice Team found the new realm of sports life cumbersome. Under the capable direction of Mr. Thomas lannetta and Brother R. B. Granitz, the inexperienced conglomera- tion of tennis enthusiasts matured into a coordinated, well rounded team of stars, Beginning the season as definite underdogs, com- peting teams counted the Rice matches as easy victories. Led by the stalwart performances of Varsity members Scott MacGuidwin, Bob Gwynn and Chip Chilson, the netmen showed ample proof that they were determined not to be easy pushovers, as they struggled through an oppressive season on route to a respectable 4-7-1 record in their first year as an organized team. The Warriors, who created many surprises and upsets in defeating several established squads, dem- onstrating that in the near future, they will be in the thick of contention for the Catholic Division Crown. junior Varsity Warriors, although not as brilliant in their performance as their Varsity cohorts, never- theless molded impressive prospects for forthcoming Varsity teams at Brother Rice.

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