William Paterson University - Pioneer Yearbook (Wayne, NJ)

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MEN ' S SWIMMING Bonham Qualifies for Nationals The men ' s swim team finished their season with a 7-8 record, a vast improvement over last season ' s 2-12 record. Coached by Penny Estes and assistant coach Walt Miscavage, the team now ranks second in the NJ State College Conference, and fourth in the Division 2 Metropoli- tans. Led by seniors Captain Bob Day, Bill Bonham. Gary Refuse, and fresh- man Chuck Davenport, many of the team records were broken. Bonham broke records in the 50 yard freestyle in 22.1 seconds and in the 100 yard freestyle, qualifying himself for the Nationals held in March. The first WPC swimmer ever to qualify placed 17th in the 50 yard freestyle in 22.5 seconds and finished the 100 yard freestyle in 50.5 seconds. Bob Day broke records in the 500 yard freestyle in 5:23.2 and in the 1000 yard freestyle in I 1:21. 5. In post-season tournament competition, Day set the record In the 1650 yard freestyle (one mile) in 18:55.8 and Chuck Davenport broke his own record in the 200 yard breaststroke in2:2l.8. ABOVE RIGHT: Senior Gary Refuse displays winning form. RIGHT: Dave Halbstein gets the jump on his Glassboro opponent. TOP RIGHT: John Tauerr competes in the back- stroke event. TOP FAR RIGHT: Senior Bill Bonham became the first WPC swimmer to qualify for the Nationals. FAR RIGHT: Endurance is the key factor in this strenuous competition. 252

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WOMEN ' S SWIMMING Record Books Rewritten

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