Kennedy High School - Talon Yearbook (Taylor, MI)

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Eagle G mnastlcs Team Places Eagle gymnasts. under the superb coach- ing of Mr. Roger Bechtol, have reached the ultimate goal in their sport after only four years of active participation. The first step on the road to victory was to combine a team of dedicated athletes with a special talent. Then, each boy's talents were improved and devel- oped through endless, exacting hours of prac- tices and two weeks of summer camp. Suc- cess began at the first meet and continued on through an undefeated season. At the league meet, the team was recognized as district champions. Then at the state meet. the record was upheld when the coveted title, State Champsj, was won by the Eagles. Senior G. Olson was proclaimed state all-around gym- nast with R. Restaino running a close second. Junior R. Mills took first place in high bar. First place awards as well as numerous other important places in the various events by the Kennedy gymnasts helped widen the margin between the Eagles and their opponents from twenty Michigan high schools. JFK gymnastic fans are eagerly awaiting the l970-7l season with high hopes for a repeat performance of this year's success. 136 Athletics

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Z Q. SITTING: M. Dee, D. Stephens, G. Moffatt, D. McClain, T. Carrasco, J. Atlilo. STANDING: Manager F. Chapman, Coach Kozik, B. Plew, K. Bochenek, D. Thompson, J. Crain, D. Adams, R. Lauerrnan, D. Admisin. Not Pictured: M. Bolan, S. Bresnai, P. Darnel, G. Styles. RESER VE BASKETBALL RESULTS Kennedy Opponent 47 Wyandotte 58 51 Riverside 47 37 Crestwood 40 56 Cherry Hill 47 70 Garden City West 50 44 Melvindale 61 66 Southgate 53 43 Riverside 49 48 Crestwood 47 47 Cherry Hill 50 56 Taylor Center 54 35 Garden City West 58 49 Melvindale 40 54 Allen Park 49 62 Southgate 54 TOTAL WINS - 9 TOTAL LOSSES - 6 Athletics 135

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First in State-wide Competition Far upper lej?: Eagle team captain, R. Restaino, and the state champion gymnastics team accept the first place trophy at the State meet. Far lower leh: R. Mills demonstrates one of the stunts included in his all-state high-bar routine. Upper lejit' T. Witz receives some helphtl hints from coach R. Bech- tol and Mr. M. Johnson, gymnastics coach at Eastern Michi- gan University. Lejt' State all-round gymrzast G. Olson ex- hibits some of the prowess that won him his coveted title. Above: T. Sewenski demonstrates part of a floor exercise routine. Y 2 Q we ,M Q, 1 . lf J Z ' . J ' Y r 4 l Kit 1 K tlllitl if 'D 1, -Qt., ' . - V N4 . fn JR E, it i s . ,iw - it . .. , 4' 4 'rw f ' 1 w nqf l, ... V' V . ' .- 1 'f' A - 1 - , I-- . ... Q TOP ROW: R. Witz, F. Siemienski, R. Restaino, R. Mills, J. Swanson, D. Balogh, T. Clements, T. Sewenski, W. Down- ning, G. LaBonte. ROW 2: G. Olson, E. Everson, S. Simco, G. Gonzales, T. Gonda, M. Lenart, G. Hinzman, D. Nimitz, D. Baily, M. Mascaro. ROW 3: E. Ewald, R. Cartwrite, J. Roe, K. Pagel, R. Daniels, T. Valmassoi, J. Shimoda. Athletics 137