Mount Clemens High School - Yearbook (Mount Clemens, MI)

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Cheerleaders Arouse 'Battling Bather' Spirit MEMBERS -We E T Linda Spehar President Marilynn Farber Vice-President Gloria Maas Secretary Pat Gillett Treasurer Lillian DeLeon Kathy Farrell Gail Fox Carole Hundt Marilynn Jones Sandy Miller Sandy Stocki Pat Wiggins Mrs. Hazel 'Persson Sponsor In an effort to engender some extra school spirit, the Cheer leaders and Booster Club made the pot boil and bubble before the East Detroit football game. CHEERLEADERS The pep, the pep, we've got it, let's keep it, don't lose it, we need it ably applies to the MCHS cheerleaders. With a vigorous display of enthusiasm they lead the student body in cheering our teams to victory. The girls, in their red and grey outfits, cheer at all home and away football and basketball games. Meetings are held once or twice a week during these two seasons. They hold business sessions, practices, and spend time organizing and preparing new cheers. -1. , V .....,. M, . Tryouts for cheerleaders to fill senior vacancies are held in the fall. The candidates are selected by a committee of teachers on the basis of school spirit, a pleasing attitude, a neat appearance, depend- ability, and aptness of co-ordination. The new cheerleaders represent the iunior varsity team for one season and then they join the ranks of the varsity cheerleaders. After a year of leading school spirit the cheerleaders are awarded a MC varsity letter. . f ' f ww-wr-we , was 71 wt 2 . , 3 f'w..',g 1 n ' Q . 1. jk K .J , X. , 'X M Asahi xllk Q F - 1-.- .. .. Q , . .- -'-w' f' ' . V is Sassy--+w.i . .K ts s 3 Q . ,. .,.,. . Qt .K Q... in pg s s if . sgtyw g ,.-- s -:, ,e .G ,ss X s s Varsity cheerleaders Pat G'lI tt, G 'I F M 'l I e ai ox, an ynn Farber, Gloria Maas Pat Wiggins and linda Spehar allways managed to bring out that extra bit of pep with,their smooth and energetic gyrations. i 27

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'Belles Show Beauty And Grace Long hours of practice are needed for these Aquabelles to qngin the grace and synchronization necessary to perform this eye- pleasmg stunt from their water show. MEMBERS Lois Jones President Judy Larlee Vice-President Judie Hill Secretary Bonnie Reynolds Treasurer Karen Anderson Rene Baumgarten Harriet Bridges Sally Bridges Martha Collier Sherrell Dedenbach Pool Beverly Gillespie Donna Henderson Carole l-linmon Kathy Jankowski Judy Kaufmann Judy Krueger Kathy Kuczynski Linda Markle Mary Lou Monte Margo Pringnitz Justine Taylor Bonnie Voiers Elaine DeClaire Miss Barbara Scheid Nancy Eschenbrug gponso, AQUABELLES Syncronized swimming, aquatic stunts, and a love for the water are all a part of the Aquabelles. This group is composed of approximately 25 girls who are given membership in the club through tryouts held each fall. The prospective members are required to pass ten swimming skills which are iudged by the club's sponsor, Miss Shied, and other qualified club members. After the new members have been feted at a club dinner the year's work begins. Plans and ar- rangements concerning the Aquabelles annual water show are made. This year's show entitled Cross Currents U.S.A. was based on a travelling theme. The girls write all the production numbers that are in the show and they are also responsible for the music and costumes. During the year the Aquabelles have a poster party for their water show and a club picnic or field trip. Pointed toes, unbended knee and complete co-ordination are the ingredients which make these five ballet legs rise in unison. An instant later, the legs, arms and heads all disap- peared beneath the surface in the completion of the maneuver.

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Thrills And Chills Mark Basketball Season VARSITY BASKETBALL Improving steadily throughout the season, the Bather basketball team tallied an eight won, eight loss record. Each game had its thrills or disappoint- ments, but the boys kept team spirit high and played hard to the season's final buzzer. The Bathers went to Van Dyke for the season's opener and were downed by the Abes 49-41. Poor shooting was a decisive factor in the MC loss. At the first home game Mount Clemens enter- tained Royal Oak Kimball. Team coordination and driving spirit decided the Bathers' 60-37 win. Grosse Pointe held on to a seven point half-time lead and trounced the Bathers in the final quarters, 63 - 51. Roseville toppled 73-60 under excellent MC rebounding and shooting. A 59 - 47 Bather victory over Hazel Park con- tributed tothe dedication ceremonies of the Seminole Gymnasium. An exciting Mount Clemens - East Detroit game ended 66-70 in the Shamrocks' favor. Hard and persistent playing could not topple the Shamrocks. The Red and Grey came back strong in the second half to out-score Port Huron and win a close one 59 - 57. Birmingham, with a home court advantage, out- played the Bathers to win 63 - 52. Fast breaks, well worked plays, and outstand- ing rebounding clinched a 60-42 Bother victory over Van Dyke. Ferndale outclassed the Bathers who could never pull close enough to be a threat. The final score: 64 - 50. The MC five travelled to Hazel Park for the e- leventh game of the season. They came home with a 54 - 48 win. Another close game between the Shamrocks and the Bathers ended 69 - 65. The Shamrocks took home the victory. The Big Reds of Port Huron finally came through in the final seconds to defeat the Bathers 61 - 58. Mount Clemens held on to a slim final quarter lead to beat Royal Oak Kimball 50- 48. The Maples of Birmingham knew the taste of defeat after the Red and Grey played an excellent game of ball and came out on top 68 - 53. Th MC five fell to the Ferndale Railsplitters by 53 - 48 in a very close season's final. , vii, Bottom row: Paul Kraatz, mgr., LaVerne Willis, Bryan Ellis, Coach Robert Lockwood, John Hall, David Mial, and Harvey Pearl, mgr. Top row: Dean Carpenter, Mark Bode, Mike Childers, Cris Kepus, .lohn Bly and Buck Edwinson.