Ernest Seaholm High School - Piper Yearbook (Birmingham, MI)

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COMPETING WITH LATHRUP, Michael Monteith fights to get her relay ahea while still executing a perfect dive off tt block. 'Vs 174 GIRLS SWIMMING Riff ON THE BLOCK with steadied concentra- AFTER THE FINISH of their tion, Mara Simich establishes her take off Williams and Gail Rose stance for the start of the 100 yard express their victory from the breaststroke. bleachers.

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JV Gvercomes Tough Seoson Frosh Figure In Future he JV netters had a successful season despite their very tough season. They beat Ferndale, Hazel Park, Kimball, and Troy twice, account- ing for 8 of their 9 wins. They had 3 hard losses to Berkley twice and Andover once, each loss by 2 points. They also had a loss by 3 points which was very disappointing to the team. The team as a whole gave IOOWJ effort towards making this season a memorable one. The girls finished the season with a 9-11 record overall and a 8-6 record in the SMA. Amy Tikkanen received Most Valuable Player while Beth Witt received Most Improved Player and Gayle Kirby received Sportsmanship award. With most of the girls returning again next year, the team will have the knowledge and skill for another winning season. This year's Freshman Girls' Basket- ball Team did very well for newcomers to a high school. The girls' finished up their season with a 9-7 record overall and 5-5 in the SMA League. Coach jane Meinweiser commented on how her team Hgot it together towards the end of the season. One of the highlights of the season was having their own Molly Beagen move up to JV for the last game of the season. The season was pos- itively a 100Wb effort by everyone on the team. At the end of the year, Coach Meinweiser and the girls decided on awards and receiving Most Valuable Player was Molly Beagen. Elaine Glotzhober received Most Improved Player while Katie Buesser received Sportsmanship award. With most of the girls returning, the SMA League will have some tough competition with the Mighty Maples next year. 0 X3 ff Il' gigs' i i f x i s E BEFORE HITTING THE court for the second half, Terri Storey, Kelly Hayes and Jackie Loomis listen to Coach Bob in hope of gaining valuable information. INTENSLY OBSERVING FROM the sidelines, J.V. Basketball players Jackie Loomis, Gayle Kirby, Patty McDermott, and Beth Witt consider improvement for the teams benefit. JVXQTH GIRLS BASKETBALL 173

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fb W , ,, ,QM ,L t, f f W,,, L,,, A ' i 'U-Mx r-M DURING AN OCTOBER MEET, Wendy Wagner and Kathy Sherridan intensely anticipate the start of the fifty-yard freestyle race. WITH THE SEAHOLM poolside in sight. Amy Wakeman powerfully swims breast- stroke in hopes of qualifying for State meet. IN A HOME MEET against Lahser, Mary Emerson fiercely pulls the butterfly in order to earn points for the Maples. New Cooch Strengthens Squod: Seoholm Strokes To Second in SMA. he Mighty Maples swam stupen- dously once again under the leadership of new head coach 'ennis Carter and assistant Sue Mackle. -oth did a terrific job in leading the girls I an impressive season record of twelve mins and only three losses, which isn't Io bad, considering the three losses were I the lst, 2nd, and 3rd place teams in e state this year, Bloomfield Hills dover, Ann Arbor Pioneer, and oomfield Hills Lasher. Seaholm finished 12th overall in the ghly competitive state meet. The aples were lead by sophomore sensa- n jackie Moss, who placed 3rd in the 0-yard butterfly, and also broke her n 500-yard free record which awed all. her state qualifiers this year were niors, Susie Otero and Pam Tanase, juniors, Kristen Fusco and Kristen Catto, and Sophomores, Martha Wil- liams and Sarah Hoisington. The Maples swam superbly at the SMA Championships, placing second, once again, to the defending state champs, Andover. One highlight of the season was the victory over arch rival Groves. Another was at the Oakland County meet, when Seaholm's 400-yard free relay touched out Andover's, which put a smile on every Maple face. Coach Carter commented on the squads greatest strength, The tremendous spirit on the team created a unity which showed through on the swim- mers performances. The girls had a gruelling workout schedule. It started at 6:00 a.m. with a one hour training session and a second practice after school. They swam for about 2 hours and then retreated to the weightroom for some intense muscle building. This went on Monday thru Friday all season long. Sarah Hoisington, who only missed one practice all season, said i'It wouldn't be so bad if the season was shorter, but August to December is a long time. It was a rebuilding year for the Seaholm divers. Although their season started slowly, they improved tremen- dously from meet to meet. They began scoring essential points in the Maple duals, which built their confidence and gained the team's respect. As the season ended, our divers held top- twelve positions in the SMA. O GIRLS SWIMMING 175