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

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CD Mary Jo Pliska says, “But I'd swear that someone just tapped me on the shoulder. Row 1: left to right; Marian Curcuru, Alexis Balomenos, Kris Prussis, Mary Jo Fliska, and Coach Hales. Top: left to right; Ruth Church, Mary Crongeyer, Gail Bratton, Kristen Brinkley, Man- ager Wizby, and Coach Valentine. Above: A Fordson swimmer finishes second. Below: Leslie Jadu eyes the pool with disgust. 24

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Mary O'Kray attempts a shot on goal. Diann Smith makes an all important clear while being chased by her opponent. Row 1: Angie Manser, Mary O'Kray, Yannie Andrus, Clary Stropp, Renay Lotarski. Row 2: Shari McDonnell, Peggy Simkow, Sharon Zahul, Janice McLaughlin, Patty Moriarty, Coach Vicky Putnam. Not pictured: Cindy Zapasnik. 1

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Giris swim team is finally back in own pool For the first time in six years, the Fordson Girls' Swim Team is back in their own pool. For the previous seasons they were stationed at Stout. The 1981-1982 Swim Team had an excellent season even though a lack of participation by the student body was very evident. There were eleven members in all on the team. The backbone of this year's team were the seniors, which included such outstanding swimmers as Ruth Church, Mary Jo Pliska, Kris Prussis, Mary Crongeyer, and Gail Brat- ton. There were also sophomores Marian Curcuru and Alexis Balomenos. This year's captains were Mary Jo, Kris, and Ruth. Coach Virginia Valentine said of the team, Nothing came easily for them; they worked for it and earned it. One such person is Mary Jo Pliska. In her first home meet, she broke a pool record. Next she broke a school record. Out of her first five meets, she had five firsts. She also dove in the regional competition. Some of their strongest opponents this year were Dearborn High, Edsel Ford, Mon- roe, and Wayne, but when interviewed, Coach Valentine was very confident. Her comment was, Our team is dedicated and The water — Where's the water??? GIRLS' SWIMMING Fordson Opponent 44 Belleville 36 27 Southfield Lathrup 55 20 Dearborn High 61 51 Thurston 26 59 Plymouth Canton 100 21 Monroe 59 34 Riverview 48 48 Wayne 118 92 Livonia 73 — Wyandotte — — Edsel Ford — Clarenceville — — Carden City East — — Lincoln Park — — Cherry Hill — 25 Leslie jadu says, “But someone told me that the locker room was over here!