Marion Franklin High School - El Diablo Yearbook (Columbus, OH)

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ln these days of Women's Liberation and equal rights, Red Devil girls under the leadership of Miss Danise White are realizing great strides in the direction of girls' athletics. Through the course of her physical education classes, Miss White has stressed physical fitness and participation. As a result of it all, Marion-Franklin has emerged with competitive inter-scholastic fe- male basketball and tennis teams. Competing with other area high schools these young ladies learn not only the rules and skills of the events but also the thrill of victory and the sting of defeat. In the future, if indications are right, female athletic teams in gymnastics, softball, and track will be formed. 79

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MAT N GRAPPLED WITH I ,IURIE The Red Devil grappling squads' biggest and toughest oppo- net this year was that old bug-a-boo injury. At one time or another during the year Ron Ritter. Frank Gillespie. Howard Simmons. Andre Lanier. Gene Hunter and Mark Fellure, all top men in their weight elasses. were in- jured. Max Scarberry, Joe Steward. Tom Garten. Charles Lof- ton and Larry Williams had to pick up much of the slack while their teammates were down. Highlights for the year ineludefl 175 lh. Williams' unde- feated season. the teamis fourth plaee finish in the Red Devil Invitational and the squads sound whipping of East. During. the last few vearis Coaeh Flynn has returned wres- tling to respeetabilitv at Marion. The Devils are more than eoinpetitive. thev are verv close to heeorning a Central Ohio wrestling power. Above: Coaeh Flynn Analyzes.