Grosse Pointe North High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Grosse Pointe, MI)

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LEFT: Eric Ozar chips onto the green as his teammate Tom Pursel anticipates another win. BELOW: Joe Gorski strives for distance with a strong swing. 1975 Golf Team. FRONT ROW: Mark Schadler, BACK ROW: Joe Gorski, Scott Bowles, Doug Langs, Tom Pursel, Coach Didur, Eric Ozar, Mark Marshall. Steve Radulovich, Kevin Fitzsimmons. Athletics 239

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Golf Team tees off for a second place in State The 1975 Golf Team, considered the best ever in Northhs history, teed OH to a great start this season. Playing out of Oak Ridge, the Norsemen compiled a fine 20-1 record for the season. Since the Bi-County does not have a golf league, opponents included Grosse Pointe South, Cranbrook, University of Detroit High, Brother Rice, and Port Huron. Coach Didur felt that the non- league schedule provided more difhcult matches. The team won the Class A Regionals at Romeo and went on to win second place honors in the State finals. Of the nine members in the team, four stand out as exceptional golfers. These are Mark Marshall, Tom Pursel, Eric Ozar, and Mark Schadler. The team was lead by Mark Marshall and Tom Pursel with season averages ranging from a low of 38. Following them with averages in the 403 were Eric Ozar and Mark Schadler. Mark Marshall played so well he was selected by The Detroit News to play on the All-Metro Golf Team. FAR ABOVE: Mark Schadler and Mark Marshall line up a putt. ABOVE: Mark Schadler perfects his swing before advancing into the State Finals. 238 Pursuit of Happiness

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1975 Girls Swimming and Diving Team. FRONT ROW: Sharon Meehan, Patty Hall- man. SECOND ROW: Elaine Schmidt, Denise Hopkins, Margaret Whittmer, Maryann Laethem, Margaret Sobieski. THIRD ROW: Lisa Stout, Sue Barton, Donna Schmidt, Karla Pecnik, Judy Catalano, Jody Stout, Corinna Lohmann, Carolyn Jones. BACK ROW: Nancy Clem, Betsy Clem, Colleen Hopkins, Becky Kiess, Donna Trupp, Audrey Garman, Sandy Jacobs, Barb Wybo, Jamie Hackett, Coach Van Eckoute. Girlsi swim team takes first in Bi-County Meet The girls of the swimming and diving team gave out- standing performances in the 1975-76 year. This yearis team consisted of younger swimmers who gave depth and strength to the team. Although they are not in a league as of yet, they do swim against league teams. Northis team won first place in the Bi-County Invita- tional with a score of 363. They were followed by Lake- view, Lake Shore and South Lake schools. The most outstanding swimmer is Patti Hallmann; most improved swimmer is Mary Ann Laethem. Sharon Meehan and Patti Hallmann are both captains for this year,s team. According to Coach VanECkoute, Margaret Wittmer swims consistently well in any competitive event. Sharon Meehan, one of the senior swimmers 0n the team, gave an exceptional performance in the BieCounty Invita- tional. The swimming team also consists of three exceptional divers: Lisa Stout, Judy Catalano and Jody Stout. In addi- tion to being fantastic divers, they are also tremendous gymnasts. This season was their first experience in diving competition. Lisa Stout placed 16th in the Regional meet. These girls were coached by former Norseman Nancy Clem. Next yearis team is looking forward to many Wins be- cause of this years experienced swimmers and divers. Jody Stout prepares to tuck for flip in meet competition. 240 Pursuit of Happiness