Published In:
Ann Arbor News, February 24, 1980
Caption:
Member of the Polar Bear Club gather once a year in the last week of February for a dip in the icy waters of Whitmore Lake. Why? "Because we like it," they told The News photographer. In the water are Bob Kruzel, Mike Wilbur, Kurt Mori and Bob Knoedler, all of Whitmore Lake and all avid skiers who said polar swimming was just another kind of winter fun.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, October 16, 1943
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ONLY PART OF THE FUN: Swimming was only part of the fun as 450 high school age boys and girls from all parts of the city met at the YMCA last night for their first recreational get-together. They planned and managed the party themselves and the dancing, swimming and games were all carried out with the same casual good taste that marks their habitual sweaters and skirts, their sport coats and slacks. It's Harlan Roos who is trying to pull Bess Tamura into the pool, as William Smith, physical director of the YMCA (standing in rear left) keeps his eyes on the group.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 19, 1958
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POOL PREPARED: The Huron Valley Swim Club will be open to its members for the first time tomorrow, directors of the limited membership, nonprofit organization have announced. Here, Nancy Grdjich, a swim instructor and Steve Thrasher, a lifeguard, ready the pool as the manager, Don Dufek (on diving platform) looks on. The pool is in Scio township just off Jackson Rd. A toddler's pool is barely visible at far right.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 25, 1962
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WATCH THAT FORM: Executing some well-rehearsed dives together from the Huron Valley swimming club's two diving boards are (left) Andy Bateman, son of the William Batemans of Arbor View Blvd., and Lani Loken, daughter of the Newton Lokens of Glen Leven Rd. The youngsters receive swimming and diving instructions from the club manager, also Lani's father, who is the U-M physical education supervisor and gymnastics coach.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 31, 1964
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SHOOTING FOR SWIM HONORS: These eight young swimmers and divers, sitting with their legs crossed on the diving board and hanging onto it with their hands, will be shooting for a championship on Saturday when the Huron Valley Swim Club meets five other clubs in the championship meet of the Washtenaw County Conference at the Chippewa Swim Club. The Huron Valley team is undefeated in dual meets through four seasons. The Huron program involves four families with at least two youngsters on the team. Seated on the diving board (left to right) are Mary Slocum, Barb Slocum, Shelley Sturm and Karla Sturm. Hanging on in "he-man" fashion are Jim Porter, Bob Porter, Bill Murphy and Dick Murphy. The Coaches are Rick Han (left) and Edie Bateman (second from left). The championship meet starts at 5:30 p.m.

Published In:
Ypsilanti Press, June 30, 1962
Caption:
(Ypsilanti Press): A COOL DIP in the swimming pool of Ypsilanti High School is offered for the entire family in the Recreation program. Susan Brose, instructor, right, shows hand positions to Eula Booker, Christine Gladding, Melanie Shepherd, Michele Boik, Denise Cannon and Kathy Christman. Each Wednesdy evening the pool is reserved for family swim night.