Central Michigan University - Chippewa Yearbook (Mount Pleasant, MI)

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011539 W N.. S N l l l l Steven C. Jessmore C Jtissriiort' Getting a couple of helping hands, a first- time skier shows her enthusiasm for the sport. Despite snow and cold temperatures, feelings of cooperation and goodwill kept spirits high, Thumbs up to Special O! This competitors expression seems to reflect the general feeling that the event was a big suc- cess, A special olympian is congratulated bv friends after receiving a first place medal, Waiting for the bang of the starter s pistol. a young skier crouches in anticipation. The Olympics were held at Sugarloaf Ski Resort in Traverse Citv. Spt-vial OftJI7ll7lH s-Pl .lt