The tlpicililan6er Serving As Medium Of Communication Within The Student Community

Vol. 30, No. 13 Seaholm High School, Birmingham, Michigan December 20, 1968 - •

Girls from Child Study classes host a Christmas party for youngsters from the Head Start program. Party Brings Merry Spirit To Children Child study classes this year have tried to make Christ,las mer- rier for some four year olds of pro- ject headstart. They held a Christ- mas party for many of these young- sters on Dec. 12 during their class periods of third, fifth, and sixth hours. Planning began in advance for the party and it was decided that, if possible, presents should be obtained for the children. Fortu- nately one of the girls' fathers worked in Kresge's so the pres- Presents are handed out to the visiting children from under the ents weren't hard to obtain. The little Christmas tree. girls then brought in wrapping paper to wrap the gifts. A Christmas tree was also. brought in and the girls furnished Is Santa ClausAliveor Dead the ornaments to decorate it with. Is Santa Claus really dead? ticed that for the last few weeks Then on the 12th the three groups Santa was born on your first of December everyone changes? of children came at different times Christmas, but did he die when Suddenly apathy is pushed be- and enjoyed the tree and gifts mommy told you it was really hind a cloud. All the world is the girls had prepared for them. daddy in that Santa suit? . your friends. During third hour they also en- Remember how infuriated you "Hello, hello," and other joyed the lunch that was prepared were. How could your parents salutations of the season. You especially for them so that they lie to you like that? And, what's look past skin, beliefs, and just as bad, how could you fall could come. other superficial things. You are for all that phoney Santa jazz? saying "hello" to that person's .But your small tantrum was soul. You all have something SHS'ers Compile basically a cover up. How could .-very much in common—the giving there be any Christmas, any of one's self—Christmas. Christmas Basket meaning to Christmas, without The icing covered trees, the a Santa? biting cold wind, decorations, First among the varied pro- Then you realized that you Christmas cookies, glittering jects undertaken by Seaholm stu- were a really hip eight year old tinsel, giving (no matter what dents this Christmas was the who could profess to the world, the gift), caring enough to greet preparation of Christmas bas- ."Santa is dead. See? It's only a stranger...This is Santa Claus. whcih were distributed by the youi dumb father under that This is the jolly, gentle man students to the needy families beard." with wind-burned red cheeks of the Pontiac area: Packaged' If you were really convinced and all the presents. How could in gaily wrapped boxes, the of that your parents really he be dead? He lives and he will gifts included such items as flopped at explaining Santa live as long as Christmas does.. canned and 'fresh vegetables, to vna. Haven't you ever no- eggs, potatoes, canned soups, celery, cranberry or applesauce, lettuce, jello, salad dressing or mayonaise, breads, coffee, HAPPINESS IS LIKE JAM; tea, cocoa, packaged fruit cake, packaged soft drinks, butter, plum puddings, cookies, staplss such as salt, sugar, flour; pep- VOL) CAN'T per, peanut butter, cheese, soap, and a big Christmas turkey. In many cases students also donated clothes, shoes, coats, and toys. SPREAD IT AROurYD WITHOUT GET- The baskets were delivered to the 74 families on Thursday, Dec. 19, following the Christmas THYG SOIYIE ON youRSELF assembly. Season Rush Subtracts From Christmas 1,.eaning

It's Christmas Day next Wednesday and everyone, like everyone else, is busy rushing and hurrying around town to the different shops, hunting for gifts (supposedly from Santa, Admiristration's Not Informing Kids; once they get under the tree). Would Aunt Martha like this, or Q. Why aren't the junior and would she prefer this—should I get Granny some more hand- Communication Must Be Improved sophomore pictures being taken kerchiefs this year—did Carol want the Barbie doll, or the The administration of this school is making significant this year? Midge doll—all are part of the yearly treasure hunt called attempts to improve its relations with the student body. Yet *5* A. An administrative decision Christmas, combined with the lights, the decorations, and there exists an unbelievable lack of communication between against allowing a company to the Santas on each corner with their fake ho, ho, ho's. Be- the administrators and the average student. take individual pictures for sale cause of the time element involved this time of the year, Just recently, three instances occurred in which the kids to juniors and sophomores is the result of the new ID card system. many of are just too busy to think of any other aspect of were left totally in the dark. The first was the bomb scare In the past, the only reasbn the Christmas except the gifts and the glamour. which developed several weeks ago, causing a major portion school allowed the picture tak- On Christmas morning, we take it for granted that we will of the building to be cordoned off. Maybe it was a hectic ing which disrupted classes was to obtain a photo of each stu- awaken nice and early, and hurry to the tree to unravel the moment for the administration, but something should have dent for the school's master packages from their papers that mother carefully wrapped the been done in the way of informing the students. Instead, records. Purchase of the polaroid night before, and to us—that's Christmas. But I wonder if the many kids felt it necessary to disturb the authorities by going camera system this year abol- ished the need. boys in Vietnam think the same way about the holiday. I outside to ask questions of the police and fire department wonder if they have decorated trees, or if they only have officials. A simple announcement over the PA would have visions of the season "back home" in between the exploding clarified the situation, and would have avoided a great deal fanta's Helper bombs and guns. How do the kids in the slums spend their of unnecessary confusion. With jingle bells, snow and- Christmas? Do they have gifts, and if they do, are they wrap- The other two problems were not as immediate, and didn't Christmas shopping right around ped .in .a rainbow of colors? Tell me, what did you contribute involve a hectic situation. But again, the administration failed the corner, many Seaholmites to the Christmas Basket Drive? You were only given the to alert the students to the problems, even though it directly will be thinking of gifts—both to buy and to receive. chance to aid one family, but isn't that a big help in itself? affected them. An exploration trip around We have all got to remember that Christmas isn't a time One of these cases concerned the suspension of the flex Birmingham reveals several of receiving—it's a time of giving. It's the time to give from play, Lysistrada. Hundreds of students had paid a dime in stores that bear looking into. 4 your heart, to reach out with your hand and think of someone order to see the production, and then all of a sudden the The first is the Bees' Hive located at 325 Eton next to the else for a change besides yourself! money was returned and the kids were told that they couldn't Grand Trunk station. If you —Denise Schwab see the play. The rumor eventually got around that the pro- like or know someone who likes duction had been censored and subsequently cancelled per- handmade articles, stop in. manently. It was reported that one parent had complained You'll find everything from dolls to old butter churns ranging in about the play and had forced the clergy to take a stand on price from 25¢ to over $300. Hot Headlines From 30's the issue. It was even rumored that some sort of condemna- For those who are more in- While rummaging through the collection of one of the first tion was going to be handed down by the leaders of some terested in gettirg a gift that Highlanders I had to chuckle while reading some of the dated news church if the production was presented to the Seaholm stu- is more original, there are a stories. It was at a time when Seaholm wasn't Seaholm, and the number of shops with articles dent body. local high school in Birmingham was Baldwin High School. Here both quaint and odd. The Con- are only a few of the bits and pieces printed in the Highlander on As it turned out, these reports were false to a large ex- tinental Market can serve as December 21, 1939-29 years ago tomorrow! tent. But why weren't the students informed? Did the admini- your center for such things as HEADLINE: Jitterbugs Rug-Cut to Red Hot Rhythm pottery, clothing, jewelry, beads stration consider this situation to be the Cuban Missile Students! Let's dance, let's dance! All those rug cutters were and posters—all done in a "not- right in the groove when Jack Pardee alai his "Four Down Beats" Crisis of 1968 and therefore something that had to be dis- so-dull and common fashion." started beating it out at the Holly Hop which was held in the high cussed in total secrecy? I just don't see why our money was The prices are reasonable; and school gym, Wednesday, December 20. as a gift, your imagination can The cats handed out some of the best hep cat jive in the coun- handed back to us with no explanation whatsoever. If this go wild! try, featuring Master Pardee on the old skins and Charlie Savage school isupposed to help us become mature adults, why are If you dig out of sight places breaking down the 88. the facts in instances like this constantly being hidden fromt try the Great Escape located at Judging by the crowd, everyone had one happy time. See you at 'nother next year! us as if we were kindergarteners? Woodward and Chapin. The front room has a large jewelry coun- HEADLINE 1 Platter Patter The other situation involved a remark made last week by Heading our list of top recordings for this week, is Glen Miller's ter while the back rooms con- swing version of that currently popular, Oh Johnny for Bluebird with the speaker at the Covington drug seminar. This man said (and tain clothes. The prices are the vocal by Marion Hutton. On the reverse of this disk is , it was quoted in the local and metropolitan newspapers) that reasonable. featuring a nice vocal by Ray Eberle, backed by the echo refrain by a new drug course was to be set up on' a mandatory basis Marty's and Discount Rec- the boys of the band. Another typically fine Miller record is John- ords are two places where you next semester. son Ray, another old time swing revival, coupled with It Was Written could find an album which al- in the Stars. If you had had the time to go in to talk to an administrator, ways makes a good present at he would have been more than happy to dispel this notion. But a reasonable price. George Stephens, Sue Brown how many people get the opportunity to talk to someone in the If you're set on giving jewelry, HIGHLANDER STAFF try the Inspiration Shop. They Randy Smith Editor Richard Areen, Charles Grayson Reporters front office? Certainly not 2300 students. carry all types in a large price Peggy Westerby Jickling Ad Manager Granted, these last two instances could not logically have range. Mike Fox News Editors Jenny Claudia Prior Circulation Over ninety stores in the Jenny Neal Feature Editor been handled by a PA announcement. But some means of Denise Schwab Editorials Dick Clark, Tom Johnson Birmingham shopping area use answering the students' questions in situations like these Steve Buechler Bob Charlton, Mark Kell the pages of the Seaholm Pub- should and must be found. Jim Jones Sports Editors Photographers lications to tell students about Dee Edwards Mike Sinelli Artist One idea would be to put a question box near the front their wares. You can find any- Bert Moore Ass't Editors Thomas C. Hammel Adviser office. The administration could then formulate answers to thing you want in the local the most prevalent questions and include answers to them in at ores. the next daily bulletin. The Highlander 'and Student Congress have experimented The Poetry Cc)iniiier in this field by inaugurating Re-Action Line, and the re - A Year Ago This Time boxes the Love Tree sponse has been terrific. But it takes about a week for us bows ribbons The girl by the. tree to find an answer and get it printed. In some cases this wait Christmas again—ah Christmas! I had forgotten how you looked are you growing older with her mind in a stare is irrelevant, but in others, this system is a lot less than a year ago this time when doesn't it pain breathing clean air for free adequate. you were here. to bend down with her hair everywhere' A question box would undoubtedly receive some unneces- to help someone else sary and insulting queries. But the many serious questions Around your shoulders add joy See by her smile to mother's day that her mind is elsewhere turned in would help the administration to know what is on you had worn a cloak of white snow—sparkling in the a kid brother but it travels in style the students' minds. And that is fundamental in the fostering night, the boxes all empty leaving no time to spare. of effective student-administration communication, and we and you entered my dwelling bows for my hair need it desperately. where you warmed your hands ribbons can choke Watch as she plays —Randy Smith before my fire. This isn't a life using ponds as her mirror hate . . all the words in a daze You marvelled at the don't ride on packages and it's her mind that's clear. Eager-Beaver Senior Activates Christmas tl-ee The pains of growing older decorated with the rainbow The sorrows of disbelieving Just a girl by the tree In Sens,..-Ltional Variety Of Ways and bedecked with A tear for leaving childhood that replaces a male barber-striped canes. a joyful tear as whom she failed to see The gifts beneath its branches wrapping a package for someone that his love had turned stale. Chris Moorhead is one of the She is a crazy, laugh-along- else type of person who never sets fascinated you as you very active senior girls who has A leaf hits the lake attended SHS since she was a anyone below her. She likes the handled each one. A loving kiss and she's trying not to think sophomore. Chris loves Seaholm whole world. as it will be accepted with grace ("Although it needs some im- Chris not only sews most of You have returned, Christmas, Skill if her lover's life's at stake provements," she added) and is her clothes and plays the piano and everything has remained No one rejects happiness then together they'll sink. in many activities. She belongs and guitar, but, with Cathy Jen- unchanged; No one rejects thoughts to BUNA, is chairman for the son, does housework for people but where is the mistletoe You're grown up and There's a frame of a girl Washington trip, the chairman on Saturdays and caters parties. that I had stood no one will reject you floating under the tree She has one of the most beau- of decorations for the senior din- beneath with him? Your old friend will still come with her hair in a whirl ner and, she sadly added, a tiful aims in life—to become a —Denise Schwab each year. and her mind ever free. member of the Powder Puff team. social worker. —M.S. —T.W. page 2/The Highlander/December 20, 1968

Swimmers Splash Thurston 6342 For Season's First Dual Victory Four double winners paced Ray Schwarb were eachivictorious clocking of 2:12.0 was only six- the Maple swim team to a resound- in their two events. tenths of a second off of the ing 63-42 meet victory over Thurs- Finney, Morgan, and Schwarb school record. It also qualified ton Dec. 12 in the first contest of teamed up with Jim Ekberg in the him once in the quest to make it the year for SHS. Curt Finney, 400 yard freestyle relay to take to State 'Meet. Jim Everett and Lance Wallace, ,Jim Morgan, and first place with a fine time of Paul Geggietooksecond and third 3:31.2. This clocking qualified in the IM. the Maples for the State Meet one The SHS superiority over Thur- time. They have to do it again be- ston was not restricted to the Matmen Lose fore the season is over in order to swimming events, as Kevin Ca- swim at State Meet. hill and Jack Hartrick finished 1, Second Time Earlier in the contest, Wal- 2 in the diving competition. lace, Schwarb, and Morgan had Taking seconds in their events Another loss was accounted joined breaststroker Bob Phillips were: Jim Ekberg (200 yd. free), for as the grapplers bowed to in winning the 200 yd. medley re- Scott Warner (50 and 100 yd. free). hard-nosed Fitzgerald. Their rec- lay. Their time of 1:48.0 must al- Steve Senglaub (100 yd. butter- ord is now 0-2. The final score of so be repeated in order for them to fly), Jim Everett (400 yd. free), the meet was 29-14. make State Meet. and Tom Connors (100 yd. breast- Junior Dave Long continued Lance Wallace picked up his stroke). his winning streak with a score second victory by leading the Third place winners were Jam- Jeff Keller pumps in two points. of 7-0. So far he's been Seaholm's Maples to a slam in the 100 yd. ie Martin in the 100 yd. butterfly, best wrestler. Others to win their backstroke.Wallace (1:02.5), Bob Dave Cameron in the 100 yd. free- matches were sophomore Bob Guilford (1:04.5), and Bill Hin- style, and Bob Phillips in the Cagers Handed First Loss Lawson and seniors Ron Brodie camp (1:05.2) placed 1, 2,3 in the breaststroke event. and Jim Miller. Co-captain Dave event. The first home meet of the Forester has gotten off to a slow Senior Curt Finney also headed season is tonight at 7:30 against As i(imball Trounces SHS start as he lost his match by a a Maple sweep; this time in the Fitzgerald. Admission is free with score of 9-1. Senior Robin Whit- 200 yd. individual medley. His an Activity Ticket. A full court press hampered ley, of the 120 pound class, tied Seaholm's offense last Friday Aquabelles Place his man with a score of 4-4. Sen- night as Kimball defeated them ior Jim Keller was defeated as 82-60. It was the opening game of the league season for both High at Ferndale was sophomore Dave Sundquist. teams. Bob LaFave, in the 138 pound Students The Knights of Kimball This is the first year in group, was beaten on a pin. Greg started out the game with a full which girls finally have an Shy tied his man. Mike Filkins court press. Their defensive athletic program set up with the and 'heavyweight Chris Amman tactic paid off handsomely as SMA schools and though it is RENT A CAR were again defeated. Amman lost now small, in the future it is they jumped to a 13-5 lead. The on a pin. bound to grow into big competi- The press disrupted SHS plans Seaholm will now travel down and they never did get untracked. tion. the road to take on rival Groves. Rent a new Mustang, Chevelle, Tempers flared early as SHS On December 10 ten of Sea- Junior forward Jeff Keller and, holm's Aquabelles went to Fern- The meet takes place Dec. 10. Kimball's huge Jay Brown bat- dale to compete with about 70 Let's see as many kids there as tled each other under the boards. other girls whose schools are possible• to help Seaholm to a Fairlane, or Cougar Brown drew a technical foul and also in the league. There, the second win over the Falcons. Jim Hagen promptly tossed in girls were placed in one of * * * the bonus shot. Moments later three divisions, where they were The JV wrestlers also admit- By the Day or Week John Bratton intercepted a pass told three different stunts they ted defeat to Fitzgerald, but by a must perform and one of their and made an easy lay-up. closer margin. The score was , However Brown and his team- own choice. Low Rates 26-21. Their record now stands at mates expanded their margin to Seaholm had at least one 26-13. In the closing moments of girl placing at the top in each 1-1. the first qater Keller sank two division. Maureen Redmond Winners for the Seaholm squad All cars insured charity tosses and Carl Charles placed in the first group of div- were Dave Winter, Tim Sheehan, narrowed the lead with a basket. ision C, Marnie McConnel placed Bob Frost, and Vic Arbulu. Junior Even though John Bratton in the first group of division B, Tim Nagle again tied his man. Minimum age 16 years opened the second quarter with and Ginny Anderson placed in the first group of division A, two points, SHS',s spotty defense Nancy Halmhuber, co-editor the hardest of the three divisions. allowed Kimball to forge to a of the '68 Piper, is now attend- After the stunts were per- commanding 34-21 margin. Hagen ing Central Michigan at Mt. formed, everyone was invited to and Keller each pumped in a Pleasant. basket as did Dan Sovran a little the cafeteria for cup cakes. Here later. Yet, Kimball couldn't be all the girls who placed in the first or second group of each Brian Partlan, 1968 graduate, 784 S. stopped as they refused to leave is now attending MSU. 647-7480 their offensive basket without a division were commended. couple of points. The second Woodward stanza ended with Kimball ahead 46-31. SHS lost the game in the fight for rebounds and they ad- Arrow Driving School justed to this at halftime. The game moved along with SHS'ers not having much to cheer 341-9200 all areas about. Charles and Keller ac- counted for ten of the Maples' eighteen points in the third quar- ter. The count was Kimball 68 Seaholm 49. In the fourth quarter substi- tutes were seen from both sides. A full two minutes elapsed be- fore either team scored. Loose- EVE play on SHS's part angered Coach ages 15 - 17 State Approved Parry so much that he pulled a CUR few of his regulars. 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•....adq•aeNreeseCNoteieho e e 5•91t e SM.. e WiNe_9 e WV•10_, 1/4.41SL, WV r PieNt..9 theP14, tie60-9e...t.M4 An In-Depth Report By Mike Fox leporter Relates _Inovations a Groves High school reform- is a topic some teachers could give individ- ably succeed at Groves if for no unlike previous Grove's Con- ing machine for the library, ob- of discussion among most students ual attention to students during other reason than the student gov- gresses, CORPS "Is doing some- tained a milk shake machine for and a keen interest is always the period. ernment structure. Like many thing." That's the 'opinion of jun- the cafeteria, set up a paper back shown for the changes or innova- A wider variety of activities other schools, Groves has lacked ior Shelly Jacobs, a leader in the exchange store, and similar tions of otherischools.Crosstown was deemed necessary to serve student interest and faith in their CORPS structure. She is spokes- things. rival Groves High School has the 2,000 Groves students. Mr. government structure. This year, man of the "Advisory Council" at Presently, CORPS is sponsor- instituted such reforms this year Lyden suggested throwing the principal Lyden made a change Groves. This group is similar to ing a contest to obtain .9. symbol. and The Highlander recently took swimming pool open to all stu- which he hoped would create a our Cabinet, but includes teach- A $25 prize is offered. _Through an a first hand look. dents, and occasional class meet- better government. He changed the ers. The eight students and seven extensive publicity campaign, Responsible for the changes ings. CORPS suggested such name. CORPS, or Co-operation, teachers advise the principal on CORPS is making itself known is a new administrator, principal things as new clubs and practice Organization, Responsibility, matters concerning the school. around Groves. Richard Lyden, an easy going sessionsviu the band room. Privileges, Service, is the same Accordingto Miss Jacobs, the Changes, according to Mr. Ly- man who hails from the same area The activity period will prob- qs Seaholms Congress. However, studentbody of Groves does have . den, naturally come with a new in Ohio that SHS principal Wag- a feeling about a certain elite rul- administrator. But he doesn't con- ner does. Mr. Lyden spoke to The Two Boy Have a Problem; ing the school. One CORPS re- sider these innovations very Highlander on the problems of port called them "super-students" drastic and hoped for more. How- making hanges in long establish- BotL-L'i - ec: Mike Stinson and Grove's "jet set." Her hope ever, presently he must wait to ed programs. He pointed out, has continued until now—their is to change that image. CORPS see if the activity period can be- "There will always be people op- last year at Seaholm. It'll prob- has done small things in that di- come a practical things and if posed to any change you make." ably end here since they plan to rection. Theyhave bought a copy- CORPS can serve its purpose. He added that it is human nature attend different colleges. Mike to take advantage of an opportun- is 'hoping on , while ity to be critical. Micky plans on either Wayne or Among the reforms at Groves Eastern. this year is the elimination of the Taking such courses as pre- calculus, physics, government, traditional homeroom period. The international relations, and Eng- basic cause for this action was to lish, Mike also holds a job at use time more efficiently. By de- Farmer Jacks. He enjoys a good leting the 15 minute homeroom per- game of golf and plans to follow iod and the 7 minute passing time in his father's footsteps by betweenhomeroom and 1st period, going into computer science. Groves gained 22 minutes. This Micky has much the same courses as Mike, but instead of was used to allow longer lunch Micky and Mike periods. First hour has been taking physics and government, he is taking economics anddraft- lengthened fifteen minutes to al- Two boys have had the exact ing. He too has a job, "doing a 4702 PIC RTH WOODW/-\ RD low for daily announcements, same problem throughout the last little bit of everything" at the which are handled at the begin- six years of their school careers, Village Restaurant. He likes ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN ning of the period. and that is—they are both Mike most sports, especially track, Two basic reasons are used to Stinson. vol:eyball and soccer. His in- PHONE: 549-7474 explainthe change. First, Groves Fortunately, they have gotten terest - in the future will prob- is taking serious steps towards used to the idea of having the azbly be toward drafting and 1 BLOCK SOUTH OF 14 MILE a modular scheduling program and same name and are distinguished engineering, but in the mean- everything for the skier by Mike and Micky. It all started the homeroom period was a block. time, he enjoys all the activities at Derby in seventh grade and most teenagers enjoy. Secondly, according to principal Lyden, homeroom has "an ele- mentary twang" to it. "It is a reg- STUDENTS mented thing and does not lend itself to adults." Now you can participate in billiards without being A second innovation at Groves accompanied by your parents — any age welcome!! this year is an "activity period." Basically, the activity period al- lows ftudents to participate V_ c__ _ cers in co-curricular activities during school hours. In theory, it allows Cue ciura for a regular period during the school day for clubs to meet and 1662 Socr..h- Teliegraph Twp. other special activities. It is de- signed so that one day a week, (across f:cm Anderson de) all classes will be shortened so this activity period may be fitted into the day. As Mr. Lyden points 50% ViALUA6LE COUPON 50% out, "Many students have only This coupon when signed and presented at Walker's the bus as a way home and cannot 290 • stay after school for clubs." Also, Cue Club Entitles bearer to a 50% savings for play W. 10 MILE RD. he hopes that more teachers will ROYAL OAK at either pocket billiards or table tennis. participate by sponsoring clubs if they can do so during the school -• day. Play must be accomplished before 6:00 p.m. Monday- Like many others, Lyden feels Friday. Offer void after Janyary 3, 1968 that extra-curricular activities are just as important as classes in Signed developing adults. However, the period did run into some snags when it was first used this year and was shut down for a while. CORPS, Groves student govern- ment structure, investigated the program and published a detailed report which has been accepted. i It calls for a trial period of activ- me HoLzek / ities during the month of January. Discussing the program, rivalc5... i CORPS advised that attendance records not be kept during the THLya. period and that all students not be ow required to participate. It advised 5LtiqH / t) that they be scheduled in the late morning, and that they be well publicized. A talking study hall ? and a quiet study hall would be open during the period for those who wished not to participate. Al- i impoaTED ‘ mETeLIC 612006DE5 i so, it advised against doing / SILK 4 1.JOOL 4'ol25TED5 "make-up" work for classes dur- KLVET5 t i) this period, but suggested that i VELVETEENS ) MOICES, cHirrON E312000DE5, a2trE5 /2 Hey! 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234 S. Hunter B'hana Mode'_ed by Dana Davis NE7S BRIEFS The second fron page Kimball Clal=s Debate Victo=y; Sezholm Drops nrora Tie Lead Seaholm's debate team has dropped into second place in the c,hlaneoer Metropolitan League. Until Dec. 6 they had been tied with Kimball. However in the recent debate, both Seaholm affirmatives—Pelanie Tobin and Casey Potts, varsity; and Sue Braverman and Chris Bu- Lysistrada chanan, junior varsity—,were defeated by the Kimball negative. The S varsity negative team of Steve Eicker and Marc Gregg and the j.v. team of Tom Weinner and Dick Seigesmund downed the Walled Lake Is Postponed affirmatives. Many rumors have been, fly- In the second round, Kimball's affirmative used a special case ing lately concerning the flex they had been saving for Seaholm's negative and it was success- play, Lysistrada. It was sched- ful as Seaholm was unable to counter it. The four losses to Kim- uled to be presented to the Sea- ball assured them of the league title. The final two rounds of Met- holm student body last week; but ropolitan League will be held January 10, 1969. it was cancelled at the last minute, leaving many SHSers in Want to be Se-_•,retary Of State ? the dark about what was really happening. Chances are your name was not one of those who President- It seems that a few parents, elect Nixon named to his cabinet last week. But there was a chance, perhaps no more than half a doz- if you know Randy Bryant. It seems that our next president sent out en, became enraged by some of letters asking for cabinet suggestions to all people listed in Who's the language which was dis- Who. Bryant's father is listed in the midwest edition and received covered in the play". And a mem- such a letter from Mr. Nixon. ber of the clergy also became concerned aboUt the situation; Cabinet Has No Power-7o.gner All of these people complained to Mr. Maxfield (a member of the Mr. Wagner, principal, recently redefined the nature of the flex teacher team), Principal Principal's Cabinet. Speaking to a Highlander reporter, he made a Wagner, and Dr. John Blackhall point that, "It is not a policy making group and has no power." Smith, superintendent. He reaffirmed that any school organization is welcome to use the So the decision was made to cabinet to channel their ideas to the administration. However, he suspend the presentation of the added, it is only a sounding board and that Congress retains the play until Dr. Smith could review power to enact legislation, not the cabinet. it in order to determine whether Speaking on the recent passage of proposals eliminating the or not the program could be put extra point for honors courses and waiving finals for seniors with on. a 3.0 average or better, he praised both actions. He added that when Mr. Maxfield feels that the honor points were first introduced, he was just as much for them as play should be presented, but he is against them now. "Times and conditions change," he he says that he can sympathize explained. with the disturbed parents. But he remarked that the people who Mr. Buell, class advisor in charge of candy sales, checks sales Custodian Retires After 45 Years filed the complaint most probably figures with Katie McGuire. had read the original translation Homer Westerby retires today from the staff of Seaholm. He has of the play, which he admits is served SHS for forty-five years in a post which is most vital to any rather "bawdy." He explained institution and deserves Much praise for his hard work. Today is the that the script was changed by last day at Seaholm for Mr. Westerby who has served as head custod- Mrs. Grundman., however, in or- ian. A reception in his honor was held last week. der to make it more acceptable to the audience. No SHS Drug Course This Year The play, which was selected There has been some consternation lately due to a statement for presentation by the students, made at the drug seminar at Covington. It appears that the speaker deals with a "sex-strike" em- announced that there would be a mandatory course on drugs for all ployed by the Greek women in Seaholm students during the second semester. order to stop their men from Last Friday, Principal Wagner clarified the situation. "There fighting in the Peloponnesian will bewail- course on drugs this year," he explained. He stated that War. some drug information will be incorporated into several existing A synopsis was presented to courses, however. the Seaholm English teachers recently and most of the soph- omore English instructors felt Reason Offered for Grove's Loss that their classes shouldn't see it. But almost all of the junior Mr. Richard Lyden, principal at ("roves (that other school) had and senior English teachers de- a passing comment on our basketball victory over the Falcons. He cided it would be all right for felt that the traditional Seaholm-Groves contest should be later in their students to see the pro- the season, as opening game pressure is always tough on the play- duction. ers. Also, he pointed out, both an opening match and a Groves- At the time the Highlander Seaholm match attract attention, so it would be more profitable to went to press, a final decision have seperate games. But, he hastily added, "I'm not begging off had not yet been made by Dr. for our basketball defeat, because football was a different story." Smith as to whether or not the play -could be presented to the Futur3 Teachers Elect Officers English classes. One of the active clubs at Seaholm this year is the Future Teachers Association. The club maintains a membership of fifteen Students Rate Use students, including five officers, who were recently elected. Presi• dent is Kim June with vice-president Sue Workman assisting her. Df Drugs at 50% Nancy Nowak and Cindy Smith hold the posts of secretary and Response to the Highlander's treasurer respectively, with Sherry Farnham as club historian. student drug comment forum has A trip to Michigan State to attend FTA day there and a trip to been very good so far. Five stu- Westchester Elementary School here in Birmingham are among the dents scribbled out answers to club's activities. the four questions we ran on the front page last week. All five Ciub Offers Both Sides of Issues stated that they have used drugs. Of the five, four said drugs Continuing its efforts to present both sides of current issues, were easily available and one the Political Science Club is attempting to locate a college ad- said "sort of." Three felt that ministrator to address the group. An SDS presentation was offered all drugs were not harmful. One three weeks ago, with a cryonics discussion last week. Also, an said yes and another felt that attempt is being made to obtain a speaker from the mothers who only some are harmful. have been fighting ADC for more money. Permanent officer elec- Percentages of drug use all tions are slated for the near future, with present leaders serving fell in the 50% area, with esti- Sheri Marshall hands out candy to her homeroom at end of day. only in a "temporary capacity". mates as low as 30-50 and as A controversy arose within the club itself over the mandatory high as 50-60. Comments from fee of 50¢ for club members. President Candy Cohn reached an students on drug use are wel- agreement with Mrs. Schlain that members would be charged 50¢ come and should be placed in and would be entitled to free admission to all meetings plus voting the publications mailbox or rights. Non-members must pay 15¢ per meeting. handed to a staff member. The letters will be Printed in a Honors Course Dropped at Groves coming issue. Groves High School has dropped its tenth grade honors English SHSerVisits Club program and stePs to eliminate honors English entirely are being Every week, the Detroit taken. According t6 teacher Miss Angott, the program was centered Economic Club invites ten amle around the same group of students for three years, destroying the Junior Achievers to attend their creativity element of the course. Senior Steve Halpert -takes the Monday luncheons where noted defensive, subscribing to the attitude that the high caliber of the speakers address the group. honors student forces a student to do better. According to Mr. Wil- Seaholm junior Bob Murray, an son at Groves, a semester system of specialized English courses active member of junior Achieve- will replace the honors program. ment, attended such a luncheon Nov. 26. AFS—YFU Hold Annual Party Secretary of Transportation Alan S. Boyd addressed the Members of the AFS-YFU club attended the annual AFS-YFU group, speaking on "The Busi- Christmas party Dec. 11. A pot-luck dinner was included with the ness of Transportation." Murray festivities held in the Maple Room. Also, small grab bag presents was the guest of Mr. Michael were exchanged between members of the organizations. The Amer- Willard, an executive from Con- ican Field Service and Youth for Understanding direct the foreign tinental Aviation and Engineer- Homer Westerby, retiring head custodian, pauses for our camera. exchange student programs at Seaholm. ing Corporation. /Th. on (".)R Flashback into History: .F#e We All Know Well; Fashion No-t-e—s7 "Sparicy," the Football Hero Seaholm's fifty Years Fashion notes — Although Seaholm today is a has stayed the same and probably For Christmas time parties large, bustling, impersonal always will. Our sport teams for remember velvet is still big for school, with an enrollment of the most part have done consis- Who is this bright young face? dressy occasions. Pant suits tently well during the past 50 near 2300, and only one of two We'll give you a clue—his nick- are being worn everywhere. Guys years. Though more clubs have name was "Sparky." high schools in the Birmingham seem to stick to turtlenecks been formed, the old ones en- school district, its ancestor had Quoting the "Scott Thistle" under sports coats and sweaters. in 1928 a graduating class of 58 dured; the Washington trip has newspaper of September 13, 1943, With cold weather here, it is - people. In those days classes been in existence since the early we find his favorites were: "girl- time to get out mittens, scarves• were held in Baldwin School, the years of the century. The school friend, Fern Westctt—hobby, play- old stone edifice across from the has perhaps become more imper-, ingrecords and going to dances— and hats. A fur hat with match- the Baldwin Library; it was the sonal with the multiplying enroll- musical organization, Fred War- ing fur mittens makes a nice home of Birmingham High School ment (in the early yearbooks, ing and his Pennsylvanians— combination. Tams and scarves until 1951, when Seaholm was boys and girls who were going movie star, Gary Cooper." are also nice. And of course for built. For many of those years it steady were individually named), Apparently he was just as Seaholm spirited people, a mar- was a combination junior-senior styles have changed, but the active in his own high school as oon and white striped stocking high. same basic spirit that is particu- he is right now in Seaholm. He cap is just the thing. In 1928 girls' skirts came lar to our school has lived through earned letters in football, track, just below the knees; their hair the years and hopefully will con- and basketball plus he was vice- was bobbed and rarely was longer tinue. president of Student Council in than their ears. The school had his junior year and president of Give your car a treat football, basketball, track, base- It's easy to tell who this boy the class in his senior year. ball, tennis, and cross country A Real Gift is now. If you haven't figured out Bitterle's boys' teams plus girls' basket- just who this person is, try Marathon Service ball and baseball teams. Senior Takes Effort guessing a little more and then mock elections were held and Why Not Plan turn to the back page to see if 1712 W. Maple 644-0225 you're riaht. among the offices were "Class What to buy someone for Vamp" and "Class Lovers.'' Christmas is always one of the Summer Abroad? In the late 30's the dance was hardest chores if you want to called "Swing;" many of Bald- give this person something spec- A summer in Europe part of win's students 'idolizedl. Benny ial. Anyone can go out and buy your plans for next July and Goodman, "King of Swing," and Christmas presents, but to get August? his Big Band. In 1938, Baldwin someone a gift— one which real- Perhaps you'd be interested held 800 students, both junior ly means something, takes a lit- in information recently released and senior high, in its 35 class- tle more effort. A real gift is one by the Belgian Tourist Bureau rooms. And if Seaholmites think you must work for or on, putting a in New York. They have an- they have no freedom now, 1938 little of yourself into it. nounced a "Jobs Abroad" pro- was one of the years when hall So, what can you do? Here's gram sponsored by the Interna- guards patrolled the corridors, one idea which has been done tional Student Information Ser- cross-examining anyone who was by many, but no two are alike— vice. This organization provided walking around during class time. a collage. If it's for a friend, cut jobs to over 1,000 students 17 The complaints of the students put pictures and phrases which and older in 1968 with work in '38 were having to pay 40¢ remind of you of times you have ranging from factory worker to to view a movie and 5¢ to make shared together. If it is for a farming, construction to restaur- a phone call. A typical double relative, make one to match a ant work, etc. feature at the Birmingham Thea- certain room— a scene for the Additional data including fee ter was "Double or Nothing" kitchen or child's bedroom with- informational and application starring , and "Char- nursery characters. Pick them forms may be obtained by writing lie Chan on Broadway." Skirts with care, choosing only the the International Society for were a little longer than in 1928; choice pictures and cut them all Training and Culture (ISTC). the craze among all the girls was into the same design— either all They have offices at 866 United to wear scarves on their heads, angles, all circles, all squares Nations Plaza, New York 10017. and the boys had butch haircuts, or rectangles in other words, cut called "heinies." them so they will have a unified Students could eat in a res- look when you put them together. taurant during their lunch period This is what distinguishes a (they had to unless they brought good collage from a poor one. SHEAR their food). Their lunch hour was Now put a large poster board, really an hour long and during preferably one which is sturdy this time the kids could play and not just cardboard. If you're GENIUS cards, pfrgpong, or watch movies. letting the back of the poster Skirts in 1948 were at the board peek through some of the Cranbrook Barbel; Shop knees or lower, saddle shoes and pictures, choose one that has a white socks were the thing, and color which will coordinate with hair styles were like those one the pictures you have chosen. 2305 W. Maple can see by watching the Rita Now you are ready to arrange Bell Prize Movie. By 1958 Sea- your pictures and glue them down. i 4-9856 holm was built, although it was When this is done start coating not called Seaholm but rather it with shellac, putting one coat Birmingham High. Saddle shoes on a day for about two weeks. SOW and white socks were still in When it dries your collage is ■ style, along with loafers and finished and you can dress it up 100 01""."1111111111111.11.1.111"ww" tennis shoes with white socks, with such things as a ribbon for . tut it virrA..as and skirts were lower-shin length. a frame. ••. The school was very much as it A helpful hint: when choosing 111.611 011 Al II MIL V IV" OP LW is in 1968; many of the teachers your pictures try to get them from 10, of 1958 are among our faculty cards or covers of magazines. If today. you take them right from the With the growing enrollment magazines often what is on the the yearbook grew also, from reverse side will come through— about 3/4" thick in 1918 to 11/2" often this may look effective on last year, but the yearbook prose the overall view, however nb Lucky Girl of the Month With. A -Ware.

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Wrestling Judging Discussed As Aid to Grappling Viewers Faculty Loses You talk about your Lew As you cheer on the Seaholm deciding the winner. But each Alcindors and Wilt Chamberlains. grapplers tonight when they do wrestler, in addition to winning Well, now you can add such battle against nearby rival for himself scores for the team. greats as Coach Garabedian, Mr. Groves, stop and think for a He earns the team three points Dunckel and Mr. Laurain to your minute. What does the referee for beating his opponent and list. The Maple faculty, headed mean when he slaps the mat, five points for a pin if he makes up by Mr. Parry, lost a tight game St A FASTER waves his arms, or yells. one. Ties count two points for to the Harlem Diplomats by a These are all part of wres- each team. score of 46-40. tling's scoring system which . really isn't complicated. To be- READER... gin the match the two wrestlers approach each other in what is known as the "up" position. First two lessons This is where both men are Wi5ON5 AVIN45 1: standing and facing each other. The first one to take his man to the man and control him scores FREE two points. This is called a "takedown." If the wrestler that is down escapes from his adversary and Ihthe unique tAlaTetylat gains control of him then he scores two points for a "re- Spetd ifdirtg (one the versal". If he only escapes he scores one point for an "escape". trAphasis ts One of the most exciting parts of wrestling is when a man is close to being pinned. A WEEP or comgaitimetv . pin is made when a wrestler succeeds in holding his foe's Improved reading ability shoulders down on the mat for three seconds. The referee in- • usually means improved trades dicates a pin by slapping the mat. A match is automatically Cores nfor .your free iessord won on a pin. 'tip vs pore it I. If the wrestler almost pins his man he receives three points for a "near-fall". If he can get only one shoulder down it's known as a "predicament" and is good for one point. • 159 Pierce it,. Points are also given to a man's opponent as penalties for I thravatlwa 64211349 violations of the rules such as scissors. BIRMINGRAM 4 *Alin ELP 011ikenLe:00 All 4.• twin artPc toward

by Peggy Westerby ed111. - The aluminum door opened slowly as Sharon drew on her glove and pushed it open with her back. The outside sidewalk had fresh snow covering it des- as I eas For E pite frequent shovelings by Sharon and her brother. With This year's Christmas As- philosophy on Christmas, tradi- 'A cup buttermilk will leave coal under the tree in- her breath freezing in the path sembly featured the Maple tion plays a large part in it and 1 teaspoon vanilla stead of the new bicycle he want- before her, Sharon stepped out on Chorale, the band and the or- generally governs the season. l'A cups chopped nuts ed. The affluent suddenly agree to a brilliantly cold Christmas day chestra in a program of songs Not a small part of this 2 cups halved candied cherries give what they can to the needy, to walk over to church. and other music. time of year is the hospitality 2 cups cut-up pitted dates only after they are pushed and With her coat pulled warmly The band and the orches- of one's own kitchen—of Christ- Sift flour, soda and salt; set only at this time of the year. around her and high boots to tra presented much of their mas cakes, cookies and treats. aside. Blend butter with sugar and All these "events" are exam- leave tracks for the snow to portion of the assembly to the Below are found several of the and eggs; beat until mixture is ples of the power of Christmas cover, Sharon was warm and parents and general public most famous (good-eating) re- light and fluffy. Add buttermilk, Spirit.It's just too bad the Christ- happy. To her nose the air was that same night, Dec. 19. cipes and instructions on how to vanilla and the flour mixture. mas Spirit can't prevail all year pure and fresh although it was Under the direction of Mr. make them—now or at any time Mix well. Stir in the nuts and long. Maybe many of the world's a little snappy to her cheeks. Branstrom the Chorale sang of the year. fruit, making sure they are well hostilities and problems would be The snow that she walked through Glory to God in the Highest, Happy cooking and good eat- blended. Drop by teaspoon onto solved. lay glittering and sparkling like Christmas Day and Still, Still, ing! lightly greased sheets and top To put yourself in the spirit, Still. One of the band's num - •a thousand diamonds sprinkled GINGERBREAD MEN • • with half a nut if desired. Bake you have to give more than you hers will be Trocka, a Russian over the ground. The sun was Ingredients: in 350 degree oven for 12-15 take.Everyone knows he feels bet- arrangement about a three horse bright and cheerful with an 1 cup butter minutes or until lightly browned. ter after giving and feels guilt up- sleigh ride. The orchestra will zaure. blue sky to enclose it. All 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed Cool and remove from sheets. on receiving too much, no matter present White Christmas as one was silent except for the snow 1/2 cup dark molasses Makes about 8 dozen cookies. how hard he has worked to de- of its selections. that sighed peacefully as 2 2/3 cups sifted flour serve it. Mr. Kutscher directs the 88 Sharon's boot descended upon it. 1/8 teaspoon soda It seems funny how at Christ- During Christmas vacation a piece band and Mr. Gerard heads As she reached the end of 1/8 teaspoon salt mas time many people, normally studentputs the books behind him the orchestra. her yard, Sharon decided to walk 1/8 teaspoon ginger enemies throughout the year and lets the surroundings capture All the musicians will com- in the nursery next to the road 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg suddenly become friends enough his attention. All the beautiful bine to present the Hallelujah instead of on the road. In the 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon to say "Merry Christmas" to one lights, decorations, and trees. Per- Chorus. nursery were many Christmas Cream butter; add sugar grad- another. Little children, usually haps you could get more out of It is during this assembly trees as all the evergreen trees ually. Blend in molasses and little devils, become little angels thebeauty of Christmas if you put that the homeroom Christmas were lightly sprinkled on every sifted dry ingredients; chill. rather quickly, in fear that Santa a little more of you in. - baskets are presented to the . branch with snow. In the sun the Roll 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick on representatives of the Salvation snow looked like jewels fit for floured canvas andlcut into Army. Also it is traditional that a queen and some of the trees desired shapes. Place on foreign exchange students are were crowned with bird nests. greased cookie sheets; decor- presented with gifts. Sharon continued her walk and ate with nuts, raisins or sugar Apparel for Men & Boys accidentally brushed the snow before baking or with frosting off one branch of a tree. The Muffy Tuck, elvin press sec- when cool. Bake at 350 degrees bushes looked like studies of an retary to jolly philanthropist Kris from 8 to 10 minutes—cookies artist in shading because of the ;"Santa Claus" Kringle revealed should be light brown in color. sudden change from black to todaythat the famous old elf plans Makes about 7 dozen. white that was a branch. The to visit several U. S. high schools DANISH SUGAR COOKIES trees that Sharon walked past as this week in a "good cheer" tour. Ingredients: Rips sport5 she looked around with a con- Mr. Tuck said that the dedision 2 cups sifted flour tented smile were colored silou- a -Fellot,d secor,d was made earlier this month but 3/4 teaspoon soda hettes. Their brown and black that "we're just now letting the 1 teaspoon cream of tartar coloring had an addition of q re aie&I eqo builder‘‘ cat out of Santa's bag because of '/4 teaspoon salt whites and some yellow from difficulty in getting the reindeer to 1 cup powdered sugar the sun against the sky so blue, agree to the extra trip. 1/2 cup firm butter it seemed impossible. No names of the schools to be 1/2 cup vegetable shortening The tops of the piles of visited were .announced,, but we 1 egg, beaten leaves that surrounded the have it on good authority that 1 teaspoon vanilla trees were still faintly visible Kringle may visit Seaholm near granulated sugar Selected Apparel for Selective People above the snow and Sharon step- the end of his week-long junket. _Sift dry ingredients into ped on one experimentally, One source claims a large red bowl; cut into butter and short- Bloomfield Commons 647-5177 Maple at La ser I finding it rather like a big white package labeled "From: Santa, ening with pastry blender until sponge. Turning, Sharon came to: Mr. Wagner" was being hast- mixture resembles coarse to a field with a few brave yel- ily stashed away as reporters ar- crumbs; stir in egg and vanilla low weeds still swaying above rived. until dough becomes fairly the conqueror snow. The path When asked what prompted Mr. soft. Shape into 1 inch.balls; through OM field, although nar- Claus' unprecedented decision, roll in small amount of granu- row, was worn down to bare the shivering little man said, lated sugar and place 2 inches earth with little patches of snow "Well, partially because of the apart on greased cookie sheets. remaining. Across the field recent peace and love movements Flatten to about 1/2 inch thick- was the parking lot for the taking place among American ness with bottom of glass church, as of yet little populated youth but mostly because they've dipped in more granulated sugar. because the choir wasn't sched- been such good boys and girls!!" Bake at 350 degrees about 12 uled to arrive for five minutes minutes, until lightly browned. and the congregation for half a Makes about 61/2 dozen cookies. hour. Sharon narrowed the space The Christmas season is a between each boot print the variety of things to different HOLIDAY FRUIT DROPS closer she came to the door and people. To many it is a period Ingredients:. finally she crossed the sidewalk of religious reverence, a time 31/2 cups sifted flour and entered the church. when peace is sought and ideals 1 teaspoon baking soda A half hour later as people questioned, a time of deep 1/2 teaspoon salt began to arrive for church, the thought. To others it-is a family 1 cup soft butter snow began to fill her tracks as season, when old friends and 2 cups packed light brown it slowly sifted down from the relatives gather together to cele- sugar clouds. One of the choir mem- brate. Whatever one's personal 2 eggs bers happened to notice the snow. apv‘i AWLLSAF

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