Northwestern Community High School - Expedition Yearbook (Flint, MI)

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The members of the 1966-67 synchronized swimming club are pictured left to right. First row: Marsha Frazler, Connie Provost, Paula Jagger, Barb Barrows, Chris Bathum, Lisa Slosar, Carol Meythaler. Second row: Sue Breakiron, Shirl ey Breakiron, Connie Fales, Jo Woods, Barb Moss, Jamie Jarou, Penny Miller, Beth Plummer, Denise Shaheen. Third row: Terry Rodda, Beth Major, Debbie Fugenschuh, Diane Hajdino, Kris Barta, Nancy Loomis, Jan Meythaler, Osa Littrup, Mary Munski, Jean Rodda, Marcia Bohl, Sue McPherson. Above: There ' s still time and energy for a little clowning after a long hard practice session. Right: Connie Provost demonstrates a walk-over off the diving board. Syn- chronized swimmers need skill on the deck as well as in the water. 47

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Synchronized Swimmers Develop Skills in the Water Nine seniors, pictured left to right, led the club this year with three years of experience as synchronized swimmers. They are: Beth Plummer, Connie Provost, Paula Jagger, Marsha Frazier, Barb Barrows, Jo Woods, Jean Rodda, Jan Meythaler, and Sue Breakiron. The synchronized swim club has worked hard in the past, but this year the girls set forth to achieve new goals. Mrs. Betty Ramsdell, coach, held practice sessions and classes on Wednesday evenings for girls from all over the city. This gave Northwestern swimmers the opportunity to learn new skills. During the past summer, the synchronized swimmers, with other tal- ented girls from Flint, put on a swim show for the annual Canusa Games Program. A western theme was chosen, and the group was directed by Miss Jan Lubowitz from Thread Lake pool. In September, the dub nominated of- ficers. Elected were: Marsha Frazier, president; Jean Rodda, vice-president; and Connie Fales, secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Ramsdell and the club enjoyed a year of learning and difficult prac- tices. The success of the show put on in the Spring made all those sore and aching muscles seem worthwhile at last. Jan Meythaler has mischief in her eye as she prepares to pull Jo Woods through a double dolphin. Jean Rodda, Marcia Bohl, and Beth Plummer watch with humorous anticipation of the difficult maneuver. 46

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Juniors Enter Pink Enchantment ' ' as Prom Who spiked the punch. Bill Briggs is all smiles for the camera while Jan Diring gets a better view over his shoulder. By the looks on these two faces, the conclusion can be drawn that the Prom was a complete success. One of the social highlights of high school years is the Junior Prom. This event, planned for early April, is looked forward to throughout the year. Planning for the Prom begins many months in advance. For the girls there are long anxious months in which to wonder whether that special guy is going to ask her to the Prom. The boys are having problems too, but theirs are of the opposite sort: which girl to ask? Will she go with me? The next problem that arises is the proper attire for the dance. For the girls a dress that is just right must be found! Hours upon hours are spent searching — ac- companied by all the little agonies that go with shopping: aching feet, jostling crowds, and splitting headaches. Finally, the dress is found. Having accomplished the major task, the minor accessories such as shoes, purse and hair style must be considered. As the girls are preparing themselves, the boys are making their arrangements, too. Corsages must be picked out to harmonize with the girl ' s dresses. After corsages are ordered; reservations must be secured at some restau- rant. Although going out to eat is not an absolute neces- sity, it seems to be a highly desirable, socially in thing to do. Finally the long awaited evening arrives. Proud parents take color pictures of their sons and daughters, to provide lasting memories. These pictures will be saved and cher- ished and looked back upon as remembrances of one of the most important events in their children ' s high school years. I 48