Coached by Gary Emblen, the Pioneers finished the season with a 10-5 dual meet record, going on to place second at the NCWSA Regionals and seventh at the AIAW Small College Nationals.; five of twelve team members attended National Meet with all five receiving All-American honors; Karen Deck was the AIAW National Champion in the 200 Fly; others earning All-American honors were Lori Willimont, Kate MacFarland, Carolyn Brown, and Mary Roberge.; there were eight All-American swims and one relay in the top-eight.
Team members include Lisa Aweida, Carolyn Brown, Dorian Callen, Karin Deck, Leslie Dybal, Karen Fleming, Connie Grate, Joyce Harcourt, Carol Harvey, Brenda Jamsgard, Jeri Kinnaman, Jennie Koos, Mary Beth Lipscomb, Kate MacFarland, Jodi Phillips, Betsi Roach, Mary Roberge, Ninia Torrey, Gretchen Wilbur, and Lori Willimont.