Volume 35, No. 31, May 27,1976 Birmingham Seaholm High School Birmingham, 48009

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while the yearbook and paper were simultanously assembled. We Editor lauds talents, potential of shared in mutually losing our sanity. Last and most, my boss, Mr. Thomas Hammel. I will always be indebted to you for the opportunity allowed me. I (appreciate the Seaholm 1976 graduating, class the respect and confidence you've shown in me. As newspaper advisor, your knowledge, understanding, ex- Dear People: The social-moral consciousness of the 1960's is still present perience, diligence, warmth (especially near deadline) and a great in high schools today, but in a different form. Gone are the leaders, deal of yelling got us out every week, week after week. After the headline grabbers. Kennedy, King, McCarthy and countless men being around you for two years, your genuine professionalism became clearer by the day. and women with distinct ideals have departed. Their physical You brought it all together, somehow. presence is not felt, but the invisible impact of these individuals has carried on. Sincerely, The painful phase of riots, protests and assassinations is behind us, thank God. Yet one can't help wondering what kind of an impression a 9 or 10 year-old kid would be left with after seeing and hearing about the screwed-up world. Well, folks, those pure and innocent tots are now your high school graduates. There is very little rioting or protesting now. Very little dramatic evidence of young peoples' involvement in the world. There has been talk of apathy directed toward many young adults. Some have been criticized about a job and security being all that is important today. Perhaps this is because the news is not filled with universities being taken over or guys getting shot up in Vietnam. The headlines are not there, but the influence and actions of this generation are clearly and unmistakeably alive. America has gradually and rather without notice slipped into a new era. An era of constructive action. Instead of tearing apart our society and its values, young people today are reshaping them. We are involved in positive change through socially acceptable means. Young adults involved in so many areas are making slow but definite changes to improve life. World problems, community, religion, peace, politics, technology, the arts, the media and other aspects of society are improving through work and ideas of young people. Seaholm, being the mini-world that it is, has helped establish the- direction of many individuals in the surge of constant change. It is here, in the high school, where the roots of leadership are found. ParticularlF at Seaholm, rated tops by people around the state and more importantly, by its own inhabitants. Through the magic of respect and responsibility, the student body has developed great pride in this institution. It is therefore with mixed emotion that we leave Seaholm. One feels hope and confidence to plunge headlong into the world. At the same time, there is a certain emptiness,. There is a bittersweet gladness about leaving the place that shaped our character for the W.0 past three years. Utilizing Seaholm experiences, this class moves into society with hopes of even better times for the future.

Many thanks to the people and businesses who have helped make "The Highlander" a success. My gratitude goes especially to our many distinguished adver- tisers, Multi-Color printing, typists Amy Boesky, Jane Cavanaugh, Lights out on another school year and particularly Julie Hopson, who put up with our chicken, scratch and craziness all year. Julie, I hope you have a speedy recovery this, summer. Continuing on...Ed Von Hoene, my eternal buddy and The Hi hlander Staff Production Manager, Feature head Tom "Lunch Line" Leathley Michael Kendro, Editor (who added something to this paper that I couldn't quite put my The Highlander is a weekly finger on), Sports Editor Mark Swan, who suffered so many hours publication published September Linda Maguran, News watching games and track meets, 76-77 co-editors Patty through June while school is Tom Leathley, Features "Kneepads" Hagen and my' sweetheart and sparring partner, Linda in session by the students of Mark Swan, Sports Maguran. Also Michelle Rivest and Roxanne Meida for getting the the Ernest W. Seaholm High Patty Hagen, Laura Wallace, paper out and financially solvent; photographers Alex Moy, who School, 2436 West Lincoln, Lisa Meeske, John Mugarditchian, never got proper credit for his marvelous photos of President Ford, Birmingham, MI 48009. Sub- Tim Swan, Staff Writers and Big Bob Larsen, whose shirts I'll never forget. Special thanks scription price: $3 per year; Alex Moy, Dave Coughlin, Bill to Jim Benton, for his fantastic artwork. Maybe some day we'll $2 per semester; 15d per single Benedict, Photographers Michelle Rivest, Circulation meet and I can thank you in person. copy. Second class postage Roxanne Meida, Ads Thanks to Laura, Lisa, John and Timmy. Have fun slaving again paid at Birmingham, MI. . Ed Von Hoene, Production next year. Much appreciation to Mary Jane Chew, who had nothing Vol. 35, No. 31 May 270976 at all to do with the paper, but was great after-school company Thomas C; Hammel, Publisher School Affairs

Enjoy foreign foods. Students serve foreign foods

olio alla Morengo, straw- about the different countries in berry crepes, zucchini order to prepare the authentic Congratulations go to the members of P with parmasan, and buffets. burritos were some of he Menus were planned by the the 1976 Senior Class ... we wish you foods served at the Foreign students and the more compli- well in your endeavors in the years to Foods Festival last week. Many cated recipes were given trial students and teachers enjoyed runs. Mrs. Fleming explained come. When you come home to Birm- sampling the buffets of •dishes that the Festival was a good ingham, remember us... we want from France, Italy, Mexico, way for the class to gain valu- Hawaii and a special Bicenten- able experience in the way a to serve you. nial buffet.. restaurant works. The students Mrs. Fleming's Foods II served about one hundred people classes spent several weeks each day of the event. prior to the Festival studying Mike Savoie Chevrolet, Inc. Elect Student Congress officers 1900W. Maple, Troy, 643-8000 tudent Congress elec- filled by Amy Finkelstein as tions for the first semes- corresponding secretary, and ter of the I97b-77 school Mindy Johnson as the recording Durbin Company Realtors year we're held Tuesday, secretary. May 25, in homeroom. The Con- The Appeals Board will be 1591 N. Woodward, Birmingham, 647-5500 gress will be headed by Tom made up of Laura McLean, Dave Proctor, who defeated George ngell, Eric Verb o and Bob Quin for the presidency. Vice- Ma hon. Lake Jewelers president next year will be Kevin Appleton, Carol Man- Vicky Seyforth, and Mark Doc- gione and Carol Terova were toroff is the new treasurer. elected to the Joint Policy 100 S. Woodward, Birmingham, 644-5315 Secretarial positions will be Board. Memorial held for Mr. Graham McGraw Travel Inc. n Thursday, May 20, the flag pole dedication for the late 38483 W. 10 Mile , Farmington Hills, 647-9200 Mr. Hugh Graham as held in the courtyard. O Under slightly overcast skies and a gentle breeze, students began gathering together in the courtyard until it was filled to almost capacity. Hannett Inc. Realtors Greg Bunch, Student Congress president, began the ceremony thanking all students who donated money for the flagpole and its 2523 W. Maple, Birmingham, 646-6200 erection, and also the anonymous doner of the flag. Following this, General Roy Marshall of the Air Force, and a long-time friend of Mr.Gr.aham who had flown on several missions Ross Jewelers alongside him, spoke on his loyality to both his country and the Air Force. 244 E. Maple, Birmingham, 644-8215 Next to speak was Mr. Kish, math instructor and also a close friend. He spoke on the life of Mr.Grahaut, within and without Sea- holm. Among those also present were the Graham family members. SIIS welcomes new chairman

new Mathematics De- partment chairman has A been chosen, Mr. Gene Francis. For ten years Mr. Francis has been the Mathematics Department chair- man at Berkshire Junior High. With a total of thirteenlyears in the Birmingham school- system, Mr. Francis was the president of the Birmingham Secondary Mathematics Committee. Seaholm welcomes Mr. Francis who was recommended highly by those in the Birmingham school system. —John Mugarditchian Vocalists sing out in concert. Seaholm music groups present year end concerts 1Atit-,1 trains of jubilant music number "America the Beautiful" medley entitled "Twentiana" Marathon Service filled Seaholm's audi- with the upperclass symphony provided a lot of fun for both torium earlier this month band. Highlight of the evening the singers and audience. 1712 Maple 644-0225 S as members of vocal was Concertino for Oboe by Last to perform, the or- and instrumental music groups Mozart featuring Charlotte Som- chestra played a variety of presented year end programs. mers as soloist. pieces featuring student violin- Seaholm's bands played first, The 1812 Overture and se- ists Ingrid Liepins, David Angell followed by the vocal groups lections from Porgy and Bess and Judy Johnson, pianist Shari Y•M•C•A. and the orchestra. were outstanding. Streit and flutist Shelly Gilbert. Concert band began the Choral groups under the Mr. Hickman directs the SHS Driver program directed by Mr. Hill- leadership of Mr. Branstrom and orchestra. Education man and came back at the end Mrs. McCallum performed songs of the concert to play a combined with an American influence. One STATE APPROVED Nero bill passed for bike safety Boys and Girls ast August, the Michigan Appeals must be made to the 15, 16, 17 yrs. old State Legislature passed 49th District Court.Fines should Tue. , Wed., Thur. a bike reflector bill, be paid in Birmingham City Hall. which states that bi- Such tickets will only be 6:30-8:340 cycles sold in the state after given to those 18 or older. 41/2 Week Course Jan. 1, 1975 must have,reflectors Juvenile safety notices will still in their pedals and spokes, or 130 givento the-sounder 18. These must have tires with reflective notices Must be returned to the Flowers of all kinds Classes Start: sidewalls. Such measures were police with a parents signature. put in action due to the high —Lisa Meeske Call fo,r increase in fatalities and in- summer juries in the past five years. Police have started ticketing Eric Fromm's Parmenter'e schedule adult bikers, to insure both the NO RANGE DRIVING safety of the rider and pedestrian. Open Florist Under this new wave of action, $5.00 fines, placed on Book 178 E. Brown, Bliam Call now- 644-9036 moving violation, not paid within 10 days will increase to $10.00. Learn To Drive I.EVISe.•• znafmiL key!

METHOD 11-11ELE ANIV NCO' DRIVING SCHOOL 3l R rT,P4IN4-ral NEARBY CLASSES. "APPROVED" COURSE FOR TEENS iRossE P0i14(rri RCGREMR. 547-4105 — 643-6060 Maple continues to win he Seaholm Maple base- ball team won their first game in the pre-district tournament 5-2 against Warren. Jay Spenchian led the attack with 3 hits. Steve Boston, Jeff Maher and John hl ugard itchian each had 2 hits. Mike Murphy pitched another outstanding game collecting his fifth win against two defeats. Seaholm continues TOP: Varsity I cheerleaders in- their pre-district play May 29 clude KathyDuncan, Gail Feiten, against Troy Athens. Cassia Clark, Donnie Hodde, Berkley continued their losing Patty Leung, Sally Braun, Sue ways, this time 4-2 against the Sallaro, Karen Lucas, Beth Kelly Maples. Seaholm started their and Tami Sherer. bench except for two positions. LEFT: JV cheerleaders are Berkley scored first but it didn't Debbie Clark, Cheri Schulze, matter as Mike Olesnovich Cindy Butler, Ty Johnson, Susie smacked a single with the bases Steele, Rochelle Lutton and loaded driving in two runs. Mike Carolyn Poling. Jeske got the win making his BOTTOM LEFT: Varsity II record 4-1. cheerleaders are Carrie Nett- Tired arm and all, Mike laufer, Amy Hardig, Gayle Hal- Murphy and the Seaholm Maples perin, Cathy Elmlinger, Wendy breezed through another victory Lecklider, Cathy Chamberlain, against Hazel Park. The Maples Beth Lyons and Lynda Eick. have taken three games from the former SNIA champions. Mark Secontine and Will Weber led the hitting with three hits each. Sports Final score: 1 1-4. Girls' softball Choose leaders split two games

for new year ast week, the girls' softball team played a he 1976-77 cheerleading very tight schedule; squads have been chosen playing a game every day T after many weeks of except Friday. The weather has practicing for tryouts. proven to he quite a problem this Next year's Varsity I sq uad year and has caused many games will include Kathy Duncan, to be rescheduled. Gail Feiten, Cassia Clark, After the Seaholm vs. South- Donna Hodde, Patty Leung, field game Monday, the girls Sally Braun, Sue Saccaro, Karen voted Peggy John as the Player Lucas, Beth Kelly and Tami of the Game. She hit a single, Sherer. Captain of Varsity I is stole two bases and demonstrated Patty Leung, who will be her great fielding throughout. assisted by co-captain Cassia Kathy McGinnis and Peggy Clark. Gordon both contributed to Sea- Next year, the girls will be holms victory by hitting singles breaking in a new sponsor, and stealing four bases. Izzy since this year's sponsor, Mrs. Forester added a single and a Cambier, will unfortunately be double, The 7-6 win could not leaving Seaholm to join her have been accomplished without husband in California. A new the fine pitching of Loretta Shea. sponsor hasn't been named yet. The Seaholm bats were silent This summer, the cheer- against Ferndale on Tuesday. leaders will be busy practicing The pitcher from Seaholm held gymnastics, thinking up new the team in allowing only one cheers, and as in past summers, single and one double. some may attend cheerleading camp. These camps help the Support girls with cheering techniques,, and broadens their gymnastic Highlander skills. —Lisa Meeske Advertisers 7•••••••••••••••••••maw WHAT ADVEN TURES P

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