IDAHO' S BREASTSTROKE ARTISTS were Jim Stanton (left) a nd Kon Giles. Stanton . a frosh, and on••.• j unior, will be on hand t o add points to the ' 53 owim team 'a tote!.
Coach Eric Kirkland's Vandal splashmen had a rather disappointing season as far as the meet results are concerned. Nevertheless, Coach Kirkland had under his guidance a young squad which showed its lack of experience, yet gained enough experience in return to anticipate a better season when the 1953 swim campaign rolls around. One of the less known but determined performers on the tank team was Pete Vajda, who was awarded the most inspirational trophy for his efforts.
Above: Coach Kirkland instructs h ia c haroes . . . Below : Co- captains Bill Hoblet a nd Dick Warre n .
Swimming
A SERIOUS LOSS to next aeaoon 'a Idaho tank hopoa reaulted with the departure of senior distance atar Dick Wartena . Dick was a constant scorin g threat for the Vandal• durinq h ia a wirn caree r.
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PETE VAJDA PROUDLY DISPLAYS the trophy he received fo r h l.o inspirational efforto during the 1952 -•on .
Top Row : Bob Crawford , Ken Gileo, AI Lewia, Coach Eric Kirkland . . . Middle Row : Dick Erhardt, Bill Hoblat , Dick Warren , D ick W . .tena ... Bottom Row : Pete Vaj da, J i m Moore, Jim Stanton.
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