Champion High School - Levin Yearbook (Warren, OH)

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Survival af the Zim' I After a rough night in the mud, Gary poses for the camera. N Mix gif' E3 'B S X' 7 CHAMPIU ' FLASHES 1l8flfootbaIl That explosive offensive buckfield consists of Mike Braithwaitc. Gary Thompson, and Randy Ruidcl.

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Tom Lynn and Jeff Dawson nail their oppo- nent for a loss of yardage. With the aid of Dan Gross' block, Mike Braithwaite C285 scores a touchdown. 120!Vootball Grape The 1978 Varsity Flashes Hnished the season with a 5-5 record. The team was blessed with a good coaching staff and excellent playing by individual stars. Mike Braithwaite received the team's Most Valuable Player and Best Back award. Mike, who gained 1000 yards in the season, was also awarded All League, First Team, All County, With all effort, Jeff Orr, Jeff Dawson, and Vic Romack go in to tackle the other team