Dearborn High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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Desire And Endurance Yield A Good Year First row, left to right: Mike Kilpinen, Phil, Davis, Mike Ference, B ob Green, Kim Marek, Tom Northrup, Art Keown, Mike Dewey. Second Row: Randy Priest, Barry Miller, Wes Winn, Paul Slater, Lou Baldori, Danny Smith, Doug Tennat. Third row: Carl Peterson, Jim Couch, Steve Redinger, Rick Tervo, Richard Ference, Jim Hardy. Fourth row: Mike Paus, Tim Hunter, Keith Miller, Victor BoUes. Kim Marek rides his Wayne rival successfully during the second per- iod of his match. Wrestling Wrestling is a contest of balance, endurance, and strength. The capable Mr. Ed Lanzi coaches and directs the team. Each week the team rotates captains according to individual performances in the previous meet and practices. This year ' s squad com- pleted a prosperous season with a 11-2 duel meet record and a second place in the Huron Rouge League. The Pioneer Wrestling Team of 1962- 63 has had many fine individual achievements which DHS mat enthu- siasts will not forget. Dan White, a midyear graduate, is hoping to attain a reversal during his 145 pound match. (left) Tom Northrup places his Melvindale opponent on his back for predicament points. (right) Paul Slater attempts to execute a twitcher on Randy Waterman of Ypsilanti. 71

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Phil VanPelt attempts to steal the ball from the stout Wayne opposi- tion. Steve Gilbreath jumps and shoots, while Lincoln Park players watch the ball go through the hoop. Bob Beals shoots, as Wayne defend- ers wait for the rebound. Hope: Next Year a Varsity Berth Reserve Basketball The Reserves, under the direction of Coach Jim Gamboe are learning, practic- ing, and improving upon the fundamentals of basketball. The Junior Varsity plays a complete fifteen game schedule, and each player attains valuable experience. The skills and knov ledge gained this season will provide every player with the qualifications to win a varsity position next year. First row, left to right: Dave Backensto, Donald Faloon, Philip VanPelt, Karl Bolstad, David Huff, Craig Davis. Second row: Robert Beals, David Greenslit, Jim Stachulski, Larry Veenstra, Ed Skorupa. Third row: Martin Sylvester, William Wetzel, Edwin Kuciemba, Coach Jim Gamboe. Absent: Bob Kalbfleisch, Bill Paynter, Bryan Wines.

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Swimming Jay Osrowske Led the Pioneers to Victory Coach Jack Johnson anticipates as the Pioneers start the individual medley race. John Leiphart churns the water fervently during the backstroke event. The performances of Co-Captain Jay Osrowske paced the Dearborn High Tankers ' attack during the season. The team practiced seriously throughout the year and finished third in league competition. The squad, which was composed of many sophomores and juniors, and Coach Jack Johnson anticipate a fine season next year. f a First row, left to right: Joe Karchnick, Ron Heber, Dick Deering, John Cook, Captain, Randy Young; Captain Jay Osrowske; John Leiphart, Larry Griffis, Orv Garbutt, Keith Goff. Second row: Coach, Jack Johnson; Fred Keppen, John Gallagher, Ted Gillespie, Jack Sluiter, Bob Roughley, Mike Wertz, Ed Petrini, Manager, Tom Thomas. Third row: Carmen Gemus, Don Borsos, Mike Polinsky, Paul Pedersen, Bob Staples, Dennis Pawlus, Dave Love, Mark Poyhonen. 72