Fordson High School - Fleur de Lis Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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Cagers shoot to the top This year's basketball team enjoyed one of the best seasons in Fordson's history. The cagers tied the school's best win loss record with a season total of 18 wins and 2 losses. The only disappointment was losing to Monroe twice,” stated Coach McIntyre, but victories else- where made up for the difference. The team had many strong points. Their ability to compliment each other on the court added to their performance. The players also played their roles well, with the best shooters shooting, the best passers passing, etc. The coach-player rap- port was excellent, which made an enjoyable year for Coach McIntyre. Although losing five senior start- ers, next year’s team should look forward to another outstanding sea- son with its many fine returners. 5T 1. Craig Micallef demonstrates proper form and intense concentration. Both are key fac- tors in good shooting. 2. Frank Gajor takes a hop. skip, and a jump right past his oppo- nents for an easy two points. 3. Jim McIntyre suspends himself in mid-air. knees his Mon- roe foe. and gets ready to catch the ball, all in a single bound 4. 'O.K., who put glue on the ball? questions Carlo Toppi. 5. What kind of defensive tactic is this? , shouts Mike Chris- toff 6. It you try a little harder, you will always meet your goals 4-k 28

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Fordson grapplers have good season it Fordson WRESTLING Oppon 51 Taylor Truman 18 45 Riverview 25 38 Livonia Churchill 25 20 Monroe 37 19 Wayne 46 31 Edsel Ford 33 25 Walled Lake Western 36 66 Southfield 5 46 Wyandotte 15 48 Taylor Kennedy 24 57 Taylor Center 9 36 Northville 19 35 Lincoln Park 28 Uncertainty was the word that described the Fordson wrestling team as they entered the season. As the season progressed, many play- ers improved and the performance of the team was once again up to its normal standards. By the end of the season, the grapplers had taken first place in the Fordson Invitational for the third straight year and first in the Dearborn Invitational. They also received third place honors in the league and dominated the all-city team by placing six members of the Fordson wrestling squad on the team. Paul Hubbard, who was voted the most valuable member of the team, placed fourth in the regional compe- tition which enabled him to go on to state competition. Hubbard was the first wrestler from Fordson to qualify for the state meet since 1977 and the first junior since 1966. When asked about next year’s team, Coach Sohikian states, This year’s tenth grade crop is probably the finest in Fordson history. He also added that both coaches are looking forward to a super promis- ing year with twenty-five returners.” 3| 2T 1. Vecan Donabedian takes time out from his match to pose for the cameraman. 2. Pat Henley looks like he has the situation well under chin. 3. After disposing of the referee. Paul Hubbard puts the kiss of death on his opponent. 4. Dante Rosinski can’t under- stand how such a large person can be in his weight class. 5. Aric Anderson makes sure his nails are clean before digging into his opponent for a pin. 27

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BASKETBALL Fordson Opponent 67 Taylor Truman 54 82 Riverview 28 68 Monroe 79 60 Trenton 52 61 Wayne 43 68 Wyandotte 40 63 Taylor Center 54 56 Plymouth Canton 46 57 Lincoln Park 46 52 Taylor Truman 48 81 Riverview 38 73 Monroe 75 56 Wayne 48 81 Wyandotte 46 77 Edsel Ford 57 52 Taylor Center 50 71 Garden City East 51 67 Lincoln Park 60 29 Row 1: Carlo Toppi, Tom Matelic, Frank Gajor, Jim McIntyre. Bob Brusco. Mike McGowan. Row 2: Coach John McIntyre, John Dimitriou, Craig Micallif, Dave Linzmaier. Mike Christoff. Yano Lombardi. Kevin Murphy. Dave Emlaw.