Word: sensationalization
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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"There are many gymnasts steered away from applying to Harvard, even some who would normally come here," Johnson said yesterday. Yale's freshman sensation Clay Moltz, who won the men's overall title, did not apply to Harvard, Johnson added.
From the boards, Crimson diving sensation Pam Stone continued her domination, easily winning the one- and three-meter competitions.
It was a sensation that shot right up through your upper vacillary and pitched camp in that nostalgic, ever-chilklike corner of your mind. And maybe it was the warm sun, maybe it was the fact that you could put your down-filled whatever into drydock for an afternoon, but...
Yet another Yardling, Ron Raikula, splashed to an impressive two-and-a-half second victory in the next race, the 200-yd. individual medley. Recently-returned sophomore sensation Julian Mack continued the Crimson string of triumphs by blasting across the pool and back in a scant 21.92 seconds.
And 1977-78 freshman sensation Liz Kelly left Blodgett because of personal problems, completing the exodus of the supremely talented quartet.