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HIGHLANDERFriday january 23rd, 2008 - 2436 W. LINCOLN RD. - BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009 - 248.203.3803 - [email protected] SEAHOLM HIGH SCHOOL’S STUDENT VOICE www.Seaholmhighlander.com Security Cameras: No decision yet, debate continues Ellen Vonfoerster surveillance cameras in the Birmingham school board, who has the final say on 28 school districts in Oakland County The students also fear the possibility of community,” said Piper. “In the fall a Staff Writer district. the issue. we are one of the few districts that don’t cameras in classrooms in the future. student’s car was vandalized and with the “We don’t believe that security However, the board could add the have surveillance cameras.” Two students, junior Jake Drutchas help of the parking lot security cameras, [email protected] cameras confront the right problem,” issue to the Feb. 10 meeting’s agenda. If implemented, the cameras would and senior Nolan Astrein, attended Assistant Principal Deb Boyer was able The idea of adding security cameras said Seaholm senior and SASC member Though the push for cameras is now be placed at both locker room entrances Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting to solve the crime.” to school hallways at Groves and Sara Dzierbicki. “We need to focus on getting attention, building administrators and in various hallways. Cameras would to voice their opposition. SASC member and Seaholm junior Seaholm has rallied students from both students taking more responsibility. at both schools have had their eyes on not be placed inside locker rooms, However, Piper said the cameras Josh Schaefer isn’t sure cameras are schools to speak out in opposition. What happened to students locking their them for a while. bathrooms or classrooms. were for crime prevention, not to spy on needed. Students Against Security Cameras locks?” “Groves Principal Fred Procter and SASC claims that the cameras create students. “The administration claims that (SASC) – a group that this week had The possibility – which is still in I have been investigating the possibility a climate of fear and distrust, the cameras “The reason for putting in security more than 600 members on Facebook the early stages – has yet to be formally of security cameras for years,” said may not be effective, and the cost far cameras is to monitor and reduce Continued on Pg. 3 – wants to prevent the possibility of addressed, discussed or decided by the Seaholm Principal Terry Piper. “Of the outweighs the benefits of these cameras. theft, vandalism, and to create a safer See Cameras District projects big deficits Foreman’s Corner “State revenue increases have “It’s in indication of how the not matched either [inflation] or state of Michigan is doing because other escalation of expenditures. of its financial troubles is not able As expenses escalate, Peisz to fund education properly,” said said that the district is doing Seaholm Principal Terry Piper. everything possible to reduce “School funding is a big issue,” the impact of budget cuts on said BEA Vice President and classrooms. Seaholm social studies teacher Maples “We’re able to stave that off Scott Craig, but he thinks that because we are able to still make Birmingham equity could help cuts outside the classroom,” said aid any potential deficits. Remain Peisz. “We have a very fiduciary “Right now Birmingham has a board that takes their duties very surplus in the bank of about $21 Unbeaten seriously and has been able to million dollars its call an equity in OAA privatize custodial operations, fund,” said Craig. “So if we do David Foreman privatize transportation services, have a deficit this year or the year and hold staff raises to one percent after they could use some of the Staff Writer [email protected] to mitigate those problems.” equity fund that they have in the But even in spite of such efforts, bank.” Tuesday night was judgement day for there is always the possibility that However, in four years equity the streaking but relatively unproven boys classrooms will experience cuts. funds may not be enough to basketball team. “We’ll have increased class balance to budget. Data released Well, they passed with flying colors. Or in sizes and [schools] will have to from BPS of estimated excess Shaun Conway’s case, high-flying colors. cut programs unless the state revenues for the next three years With an 8-1(7-0) record, the talented squad funding changes.” assumes that if the district is able has been having their way with a handful A recent financial forecast to pay off the deficit for each year of considerably weaker opponents. Lanie Barron released report by the Birmingham coming up with cuts.” released by BPS predicts that if completely. However, if deficits This talented Maple squad proved that Board of Education. The total amount given to any district revenues don’t change accumulate over the years, BPS they are ready to contend for a conference News Editor within the next four years and could see as much as 32 million “Unfortunately, we have had school district across Michigan is title with an overpowering 72-53 road [email protected] district expenditures continue to cumulative dollars in deficit. deficits for the last 5 [years] governed by 1994’s Proposal A. win over the Farmington Hills Harrison increase an average of 4% ever Another assumption made If current economic conditions projected,” said Deborah Piesz, According to Piesz, that’s part of Hawks, who were previously undefeated persist, Birmingham Public Assistant Superintendent for the problem. fiscal year, excess expenditures by BPS data is that student from the district with quintuple enrollment and per pupil funding in the conference. Schools will face a 13 million Business Services at Birmingham “[Our] revenue stream is Now, as the only undefeated team in the Public Schools. “We then have to capped as one 1.5% annually by 2013. This data also assumes dollar deficit by the 2012-13 OAA Blue Division, Coach Jose Andrades’ go ahead and balance the budget, since 1994, our expenses went up that the district’s foundation school year alone. Continued Pg. 3 Maples have earned a coveted privilege in This is according to a recently and balancing the budget means 3 to 4% [this year],” said Peisz. allowance will not change from now to that time. See Budget all sports: The ability to control their own destiny. If Seaholm wins the rest of their conference games, they will be OAA Blue Division champions. Fraudulent Student “That’s definitely the best part,” said Ben Lewis. “I mean, we can just keep winning, Teacher Contract and then we can win the conference (Blue Division).” This team showed me something that Reports Overstated makes me believe that they are for real: A Ratified Through ‘10 balanced attack. Richaud Pack was productive as usual, But district acknowledges scoring 27pts, along with making nine out of 10 free throws. Alex Park Craig is referring to both the economy Dan Meredith added an impressive 18, more frequent than usual Staff Writer as a whole and the situation within the creating a second threat throughout the district specifically. Recent projections [email protected] game, which kept Harrison off guard. Charlie Filips Bach, who had attended the Birmingham report it is always looked into.” have revealed that the district may Public School District throughout his life, Upon receiving a report there are But, the crucial performance of the game Co-Editor in Chief “Dear Members, your Master expect a budget deficit within the next came from Shaun Conway. was removed this year due to residency multiple courses of action Wilson takes. few years. [email protected] issues. Joey declined comment for this “We would remove a family if we Agreement has been ratified.” Conway, who has traditionally been a To the teachers, secretaries and “We managed to give the teachers solid role player, was a presence from start story. found out they were living outside of the what they deserved without bankrupting During the 2007-2008 academic school paraprofessionals of Birmingham, those to finish, dropping a double-double with 12 When such significant matters such as district and did not report it.” said Wilson. the board. So yeah, we’re pretty proud of year, the Detroit Free Press reported, on funding relies on the validity of a schools “If a family is proactive with us we will eight words represented the end of a points and 14 rebounds, as well as racking December 14th, 2008, that 15 students seven-month saga of uncertainty and what we’ve done,” Craig said. residency tabulation, it’s important to be proactive with them. It’s not as much However, not all teachers are as up five assists. were dismissed from the Birmingham get the number right. If students provide of investigating, but helping them stay in alarm. “Shaun played a really good game,” said Public School District for fraudulently On January 13, 2009, the tentative enthusiastic about the changes to come. false documentation, then the number the district.” “I chose not to ratify the contract,” senior Jeremy Altman. “He also had a enrolling. When questioned on the of enrolled students is not accurate, If it’s impossible to help the student agreement reached by Birmingham sweet dunk.” specificities of the reported number, BPS Public Schools and Birmingham said Jane LaBond, a Seaholm teacher. and thus the funding per pupil is not (though Wilson said 80% of the time LaBond explained herself by saying, Getting the ball right underneath the Enrollment Coordinator Andrew Wilson proportionate. help is feasible) then the student will Education Association negotiators basket, Conway, did throw down a dunk, neglected to acknowledge the number as “While I was glad to see that we received “We get audited regularly,” said Boyer. be removed from the district. Where became an official contract, thanks to a hard. fact. a raise and our health benefits were “We put into the state for that student’s the severity of the situation escalates is ratification vote by union members. Afterwards, the Maples bench erupted, “The number quoted in the Free Press, I Though the vote count remains preserved, I was disappointed to see (providing false documentation) if the student’s family provided false clearly energized from Conway’s stuff. don’t know where that came from,” said unreleased, union vice president Scott language in the contract that I believe allowance, if a parent has an address in documentation declaring residency, and serves certain special interest groups “Yeah, I mean, we did get pretty pumped Wilson. “I never discuss, never have, the a different district, that district can also is thus attending the district fraudulently. Craig called the margin of success number of those who have withdrawn or “pretty overwhelming.” rather than serving the entire bargaining after his dunk,” said Lewis. “I didn’t see it put that student into their allowance. If Penalties can include removal from the unit.” but when when I looked up everyone was been dropped over residency.” it is found through investigation, then district, and felony charges. In addition, The changes laid out in the tentative Regardless of the report, the fact that agreement will all become part of the LaBond declined to elaborate on the yelling.” someone will not pass an audit, and thus according to district policy #5111, the aforementioned special interest groups, This is the difference between this year’s district residency has become a more loose funding.” perpetrators would be responsible “for newly ratified contract. but did note that she was not the sole team and last year’s team. pressing issue in the midst of the falling The way a residency issue comes up is any and all costs incurred by Birmingham These provisions include a 1% salary dissenting voice. Last year, teams could double-team Pack economy is undeniable. through a report that there is an individual Public Schools in its investigation of the increase retroactive to the beginning “There is a heightened awareness that of the 2008-2009 school year, as well For the most part, however, teachers at will, knowing that was the way to stop attending school inside the district while particular residency issue, including are satisfied with their revised contracts. it (residency issues and student removal) living outside its boundaries. This is actual attorney fees.” as a 1% salary increase for next year. Seaholm’s offense. could happen because of the economy,” Teachers will continue to contribute to “It’s a little unsatisfying,” said The team will not have much time to rest usually found through anonymous On top of that, if a student in such a Thad Wilhelm, a teacher in the math said assistant principal Deb Boyer. reports forwarded from Birmingham’s situation ever gained legal residency in the cost of their health care, and teachers on their laurels, playing a hungry Lasher “These are legal and financial issues that who are due step increases will receive department. team who, at 4-1 in the conference, will school administrators to Wilson. the district than according to that same “But we got a 1% raise, which is could take state money away from the “We have many methods of policy #5111 the student would still them both for this school year and the be looking to even themselves in the loss district,” 2009-2010 school year. better than nothing, our health care went column with the 1st place Maples. investigating the whereabouts of people,” receive punishment from their previous up, but not as much as we thought. I feel Boyer mentioned that on average one said Wilson. “The number one source “We’re really pretty pleased with Lewis isn’t worried. or two students every year from Seaholm the deal,” said Craig. “We got a fair lucky and happy, given the state of the “We’ll beat them easily,” said Lewis. I get of information indicating we may Continued Pg. 3 economy.” are removed from the district due to have a problem somewhere is through deal, especially considering the tough “They are no problem.” residency issues. One such student, Joey anonymous tips, and any time we get a See Out Of District economic conditions.” Friday january 23rd, 2008 The Highlander 248-203-3803 2 NEWS www.seaholmhighlander.com Staff FAFSA Helps Students Seeking Financial By signing the FAFSA forms,Aid students are Showdown agreeing to repay any loans made to them by the government. Likewise, those students who have Jeff Butler unpaid loans or have defaulted on loans in the past Staff Writer are ineligible for new loans. [email protected] “Much of the form is dependent upon the parent’s income,” said Seaholm counselor John On Wednesday there will be a basketball Maloney. game that, ironically, won”t consist of This often means waiting until W-2 forms, Seaholm student players. which tell what the year’s total income has been, The Seaholm High School are given out by employers, and putting off the staff will be playing the time in which forms will be completed. Groves High School staff “[Students need to] beware that processing starts on January 28th at 7:00pm January 1,” Fallon warns students applying for for bragging rights, but aid. The sooner forms are in, the sooner the stu- most of all for charity. dent aid report will be sent out to the applicants. The newspaper staffs of This helps to make decisions sooner about what both schools worked together to organize the school a student may, or may not, be able to go to event and decided where the money would based on a family’s economic status. go. “My decision will be based on a few factors, The proceeds from Seaholm one being financial aid,” Stacy said, “With the are going to the Bernacki and economy how it is, I don’t want to be a burden Irby families. Groves will to my parents or graduate from college with debt be giving theirs to SOS. from student loans.” “It is an extremely “I’m a little worried because they look at last thoughtful gesture,” said year’s income, when we’re having problems with Bernacki, who is currently finances now because of the auto industry,” said battling cancer. “I truly miss Seahom senior Hannah Sinnamon. “They don’t being around the students and staff at Seaholm take into consideration how much debt you are in and appreciate the constant support.” from former student loans.” The game is for charity but that doesn’t Other student finances can be a major factor in mean that all the teachers can’t have fun. financial aid for students with older siblings in col- “The game will be a good time for an lege. even better cause,” said Seaholm Highlander “I have three siblings in college and seven older advisor Ben Harwood. brothers and sisters and my dad is retiring soon,” The Seaholm roster consists Sinnamon said “My college decision depends of Keith Hart, Dan Drapal, mostly on how much financial aid I receive.” FAFSA chart breaks down how they will be spending their $144 billion Chart Courtesy of Student Financial Aid Services Inc. Eric Bruns, Evan Treharne, If federal aid isn’t enough, in mid- January, the Jeff Devantier, Scott Craig, Seaholm College and Career center will begin Josh Young, Chris Fahr, Casey Geraldo there is one extra requirement. They must be reg- may seem too much to some, and for those peo- to receive information about local scholarships Tim Cibor, Terry Piper, Staff Writer istered for United States Elective Service as well. ple, the FAFSA form website makes the process available to Seaholm students. Jamie Seaman, Christy Henry, The FAFSA form, which must be submitted fairly pain free. They offer worksheets to com- “Quite often those are not based on financial [email protected] Amanda McDonald, Sam Gerlach, Julie in order to receive federal aid, is no easy task to plete questions before filling in the original form need, but rather merit,” said Maloney. These Gould, and Leslie Martin. handle. The green and purple form has 137 ques- online. These worksheets even calculate the infor- scholarships come from local organizations and Teachers assure that the game will be This year the federal government has $144 bil- tions for this year’s applicants. The Department mation to put into the form, without slaving over a clubs. competitive. lion available to students for financial aid, and in of Education has estimated that those who do the calculator. The website also includes several lists, College financial aid departments can also be “We’re looking to avenge last year’s this economy, who couldn’t use help? form themselves and know what they are doing including necessary papers, requirements for aid. helpful to students if they’ve made their decision, loss,” said Harwood, “We dusted them in the “Almost everybody” is eligible for some sort will still spend about two hours on the form. “I completed the FAFSA application a while having scholarships, grants and work study pro- student’s basketball game. Now it’s time for of financial said Mary Fallon, the Senior Direc- Companies such as Student Financial Aid Ser- ago,” said Seaholm senior Molly Stacy Stacy grams available. For private schools, there tends us to win.” tor of Communication for Student Financial Aid vices, Inc. train special advisors who, for a fee of will be among the first students receiving con- to be more availability of aid. Harwood was going to play but he injured Services, Inc. $79.99 on the internet and $99.99 on the phone, sideration from the government for their aid. The According to Maloney, about 75%-80% of stu- his knee and on doctor’s orders The only requirements for federal financial can answer almost any question a student or their $144 billion dollars is available on a first come, dents in those schools are on some sort of scholar- can’t play. aid is to be a U.S. citizen, or eligible non citizen, parent could have to ask. first serve basis. Even loans and work study are ship or financial aid. “It’s disappointing, but have a social security number, some sort of high “That’s why companies like ours exist,” said Fal- available for the first students who apply, coming “I have talked to Cedarville, and I got scholar- I’ll be there on the sideline school diploma, GED or home school certificate. lon. “Keep calling and keep asking questions.” with altered terms or better placement the earlier a ships,” Sinnamon said, “I have some hopes of coaching and cheering For boys between the age of 18 and 25, however, Paying for someone to help with FAFSA forms student applies. getting more.” them on,” said Harwood. Teachers who played last year are coming back to avenge last An Uncertain Future... year’s loss to Groves. “I played last year and we lost, so this year I want to come back and win,” said No Truth to student, they’ll defer them,” Maloney said. Gerlach. Stephanie Browne Staff Writer Those deferred won’t hear of their final decision At the game there until mid-April. For many, having to wait is the will be concessions and [email protected] worst part of being deferred. there will also be shirts. Talk of U of M As the new year approached, so did a swarm Senior Megan Chorazyczewski, who was ac- There will be a 2 dollar of college letters deciding the fate of their corre- cepted to her first choice, MSU, believes her good discount on a shirt if it is sponding applicants. Some rejoiced after read- grades may not have been enough for the com- pre ordered. ing the first line of their letters; words such as petitiveness of U of M. Tickets to get into the game will cost five Going Private “Congratulations!” or “We are pleased to inform “I got all my stuff in early, so I could have the dollars. There will be concessions at the game you…” graced the opening sentence. Others early decision so that I would know before Christ- consisting of pizza, chips, water, Gatorade, were denied admission. But the remaining few mas if I got in or not. But since I got deferred, and candy. were left with the overwhelmingly incomplete I have to wait again, which is really frustrating,” The referees will be Jeff Devantier, Bob answer of a deferral. said senior Megan Chorazyczewski, who has a Carlton, and Debbie O’Neil. “This year we expect to receive over 30,000 ap- 3.7 GPA and scored a 30 on the ACT. plications for an enrolling freshman class of about Those who want to go to the school they were 5,700 students,” states U of M’s website. deferred from shouldn’t give up hope. choice, I would have a back-up school in case Although only 19% of applicants get a spot at U of “We are happy to accept any additional infor- things don’t work out. But between now and M, many who fit their standards still got deferred. mation that you feel may enhance our continued April, people who got deferred will give up and With the University of Michigan’s middle 50th review of your application,” U of M’s website go elsewhere, and that will solve the problems of percentile of the current freshmen class having a states. It also encourages deferred students other deferred students,” said Maloney. 3.7-4.0 GPA and a 28-32 ACT, several deferred to keep up their grades, and have their counselor The latest deferred students will hear is mid- students fitting those qualifications were left with send in their grades when they become available. April. If, from there, they are put on an extended the question of “why?” Despite a student’s urge to contact the school waitlist, they may not hear of their final decision “I was pretty surprised that I got deferred, espe- with questions concerning their deferral, some until mid-summer. cially since I know that a lot of people who got in counselors advise against it. SeaholmHighlander.com had lower grades than me,” said senior Lindsey “The University of Michigan has flat out told us SeaholmHighlander.com Mandich. that unless a student’s situation has changed since applying, they don’t encourage the students to SeaholmHighlander.com But as Seaholm counselor John Maloney said, SeaholmHighlander.com there are other factors going into a college’s deci- call,” said Maloney. sion of accepting applicants. Although Michigan’s website says they’ll re- Check Us Out Online “The colleges are waiting to see who else will ceive information sent to them by deferred stu- SeaholmHighlander.com apply before they make their final decisions. dents, Maloney doesn’t feel there is much else a SeaholmHighlander.com student can do to improve their chances of getting For example, if a 4.3 GPA student applies in late SeaholmHighlander.com January, the college is going to want to keep that in. student. Rather than committing to a 3.7 or 3.8 “If the school you get deferred from is your first SeaholmHighlander.com

Higher tuition for MI residents if UofM went private. Photoillustration by Ashley Harte. Computer Glitch Sends Wrong Maddy Beauregard the debate did, in fact, take place. According to Staff Writer an article from The Ann Arbor News written December 18, 2009, the idea was proposed in Message to MSU Applicants [email protected] Lansing as a way to cut state spending. glitches have affected Seaholm students either. the country,” Cook said. But why exactly would The University of Susie Plaggemars Jimmy Signorello, a Seaholm class of 2007 Periodically, however, sounds like a bit of an Getting accepted into the University of Michigan consider going private in the first place? Michigan wasn’t the only thing on applicants’ Deputy Lifestyles Editor graduate, had received an acceptance letter from understatement. Yes, the economy has gotten worse with passing MSU, when he was supposed to be rejected. In 2003, Cornell University sent out a welcome minds this year. Rumors of the school’s possible time thus far, but how much would privatization [email protected] future privatization crowded applicants’ minds Even stranger, however, was what happened e-mail to 1,700 students, 550 of whom had already really help? According to the same article from to 2008 Seaholm graduate Jess Miller. been rejected two months earlier. with worries other than just rejection. These The Ann Arbor News, if The University of rumors, however, have proven to be just that: Stephanie Harrison sat at her computer in “I got a letter from MSU saying that I`d “Congratulations on your acceptance into the Michigan was privatized, the state of Michigan shock. been accepted to their James Madison Honors class of 2007!”read the e-mail. rumors. The University of Michigan will continue would save $327 million annually. However, the to be state funded for at least the near future. This The letter she held in her hand didn’t match up College…I didn’t even apply there,” said Miller, Needless to say, at such a prestigious university, change would also result in a massive increase in with what was on the screen. “I was so confused.” this caused quite a tizzy. year’s seniors can now go back to fretting over tuition. In state U of M students would most likely acceptances, deferrals, and rejections. “The Michigan State website said I was Several days later, the school sent her a letter Incidents at other colleges have included 50 have to pay the equivalent tuition of out of state deferred, but I got a letter saying I`d been rejected,” saying to disregard her previous letter, and she mistaken acceptances from Kellogg Business According to one source close to the issue students which is nearly three times as much. who asked to remain nameless, the University will said Harrison. ended up being admitted into the general campus School at Northwestern, 400 at Westfield State Considering the number of Seaholm students About a week and a half later, she received at MSU where she had originally applied. and 2,700 at UNC. continue to debate the ongoing issue; although a applying to in state colleges and universities decision has been reached, the topic is bound to another letter from Michigan State apologizing “Supposedly it happened to like a thousand In all instances, the errors have been blamed whether for financial reasons or not, it is definitely and telling her that the letter was a mistake and kids,” said Miller. on computer issues—everything from mistakes come up again. good news that this change will not be taking Other sources, however, were not so open that she was, in fact, deferred. Admissions reps for Michigan State claimed with “mail merge” to a simple click of the wrong place. “The whole thing was really frustrating,” said that Miller’s situation is unheard of. “send” button. about the issue. Tony Collings, a communications In fact, the State Education board of faculty consultant at the University of Michigan, Harrison. “Applying to college is a stressful time “Universities receive tons of mail,” says As much as these mistakes can be blamed on Michigan has not even been approached with the for every student, and incidents like this don’t Seaholm Counselor Walt Romano. “It’s not technology, it really just comes down to human stated that “privatization was brought up only privatization idea. Most officials stated that they as an option of how to deal with the economy, help.” an exact science; there are bound to be a lot of fallibility. had no information on the topic. “It was a freak computer glitch,” said Mike errors.” “People rely too much on technology,” said is not very likely.” Furthermore, rumors of The For now, current and future University of University of Michigan’s actual privatization Cook of the Michigan State admissions office. Cook explained that MSU isn’t the only school Romano. “Computers have made the application Michigan applicants need not to worry. The “The explanation letters were sent out the same who makes these mistakes. process much easier in many aspects, but it’s not were a “misunderstanding,” Collings said. University of Michigan is and will remain a state Even if these rumors were just a mistake, day, immediately after we realized the mistake.” “I`ve definitely heard of things like this fool proof,” funded school. 2009 hasn’t been the only year that these happening periodically at other schools around Friday January 23rd, 2008 The Highlander 248-203-3803 NEWS 3 District: deficit could reach $13M in 2013 BUDGET / FROM PAGE 1 year and that number will continue to will continue to increase in the next 4 escalate,” said Peisz. years. But according Glenda Radar, of If all efforts to keep budget cuts away School Aid and Finance at the Michigan from the classroom fail, Seaholm students Department of Education, decreases in could see less teachers, secretaries, student enrollment could be a definite counselors and even administrators on possibility. staff. “When parents lose their jobs they “The only way we can really save big move to places where there are more chunks of money is to deal with fewer jobs,” said Radar. “The school districts people,” said Piper. “If this funding that are close to certain auto plants are problem continues then we have to begin losing a lot of pupil memberships. A loss to lay off a teacher here or a teacher there. of students equates to a loss of revenues What that does is we still offer the same for the district. programs but our class size will go up.” Birmingham is not the only district So if Michigan economy continues to approaching deficit. So far, 26 districts deteriorate and a BPS deficit continuing across that state are reported to be to rise, it’s possible that Seaholm’s in deficit. Last year, 21 deficits were incoming class of 2013 could see some reported. significant educational cuts throughout “To have 26 this year is a lot, but I can’t their high school career. say it’s a big increase from last year,” “That’s the only way that schools can said Radar. “We’ve had as much as 50 really make a dent in the deficit,” Piper schools reach a deficit in past years.” said. “We’re projected to have 40 this Additional reporting by Scott Stoddard

Principals visit Novi, Lahser to research cameras Fraudulent CAMERAS / From Page 1 Shelli Weisberg , the Legislative director for the Michigan “It’s all about building security,” said Diver. ACLU and a Seaholm parent, accompanied Piper and Procter “Cameras are not used to monitor students constantly or the cameras will promote a feeling of security,” Schaefer said. to the visitation as a strong voice of opposition. violate their privacy, but to help solve situations when they “We believe that Seaholm is already a safe environment, so “I believe that the cameras will make schools into a prison arise. Cameras have been a good deterrent in a number of cases enrollment what is the real purpose for these cameras?” environment,” said Weisberg, a former BPS Board of to prevent possible illegal activity,” replied Hollerith. “These cameras would be placed at the entrance to the locker Education member. “They set a tone and atmosphere of distrust Despite the advice of other districts, more investigation will rooms and in hallways around the building,” said Piper. and suspicion.” take place. penalties can Piper and Procter began the process by visiting Novi High “If the cameras were to be implemented, people would “At least two more visitations will occur. No formal School last Wednesday with a group of students (SASC have a perception that the school is safer, and not take logical proposition has been made yet. The Board of Education has the members included), parents, and Board of Education precautions like locking the entrance doors,” said Weisberg. final decision and will probably decide in late February or early be severe Weisberg believes there are other ways to address the theft OUT OF DISTRICT / From page 1 “I believe that the cameras will make issue. “We wanted a way to manage security “Seaholm and Groves don’t have huge crime issues,” Weisberg offense. The policy reads “should the student subsequently schools into a prison environment.They said. “The cameras are ludicrous in these financial times.” effectively. The cameras’ primary seek to enroll in the Birmingham Public Schools, after set a tone and atmosphere of distrust The district does have money in the budget allotted for the establishing a bona fide residence, the student will be denied cameras, should they be implemented. use is to investigate thefts or student the opportunity to participate in any extra-curricular activities and suspicion.” “The money would come from capital improvements, a sum altercations and they have helped on for a period of one (1) school year.” of money that is used for maintaining school buildings, fixing Wilson stresses the severity of the situation and said that roofs, etcetera,” said Piper. numerous occasions.” only under the most extreme of circumstances would a Shelli Weisberg Piper has drawn on other districts as an example of what family be prosecuted. security cameras can accomplish. “It’s obtaining services under false pretenses, it’s a felony,” Former BPS Board of Education Building administrators in districts similar to Birmingham Dr. Allan Diver. said Wilson. “It happens very rarely and we don’t like to do member. installed cameras years ago and are pleased with the results. it. It is the far end of the spectrum and would only occur in “We’ve had security cameras for eight years and added Grosse Pointe South Principal the most extreme of cases.” significantly to the original system,” said Grosse Pointe South To eliminate as much ambiguity with residency as possible Principal Dr. Allan Diver. “We wanted a way to manage March,” said Weisberg. the district has made an effort to open up tuition plans. members. security effectively. The cameras’ primary use is to investigate A visitation to Lahser High School took place this past These would allow families to attend the district while Novi has 95 cameras that they were able to pay for through thefts or student altercations and they have helped on numerous Tuesday. living outside its boundaries. According to Wilson, over a Homeland Security Grant. The cameras cost $390,000 when occasions.” “Right now, of the seven board members, I know of one 140 families have taken advantage of the tuition enrollment they were first put in and then every five years to maintain their Lahser Principal Charlie Hollerith said cameras have helped that is against and two that are leaning towards against,” said plan. quality and update the system. Novi police has access to all of at his school. Weisberg. However seemingly sinister, the role of Mr. Wilson as the video. “Lahser has had security cameras for about 10 years and were According to the Board of Education Highlights from the the enrollment coordinator is to ensure that each legitimately “They could view film from up to 30 days previous and zoom implemented to improve building security,” Hollerith said. “I January 20, 2009 meeting, the board is currently investigating enrolled student gets every penny’s worth of state funding in on any student,” said Drutchas. “The system was pretty believe the cameras have made a difference in solving situations the use of such cameras and will have discussion at a future possible put towards their education. intense.” and have helped verify events that have occurred.” meeting. No decision has been made by the Board regarding Novi is more than twice the size of Seaholm and, according to Both principals were asked what they would say to uneasy security cameras. their principal, John Lawrence, had at least one theft per week. parents about the possibility of surveillance cameras. Townsend Cleaners 2531 W Maple Rd Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 647-0411 Go Maples! T H E H I G H L A N D E R 4 Opinion Thursday JANUARY 23rd, 2009 Highlander Editorial Topic: Surveillance Cameras

“You’re Being Watched” reads protest fliers frequently scattered around the Seaholm hallways. It is not uncommon for a student lamenting a large amount of homework or a particularly boring A recent Facebook group was created to ally both Seaholm and Groves students against the teacher to say ‘This place is a prison’ or ‘That classroom feels like a jail cell’. These exaggerations installation of surveillance cameras in our halls. This controversial motion has been greeted with of teenagers will come closer to being the truth if security cameras are installed at Seaholm High School. several complaints from the student population claiming that such an advanced form of student monitoring Instead of being a learning environment, we would be learning in an environment built to constrict, to would be both a breach of privacy and financially restrict, and to scare students. irresponsible. When someone who has While the staff a t never been inside Seaholm The Highlander highly Pro: Con: High School walks through values basic human “Why would anyone object [to the “If students don’t stand up front doors for the very first rights, we are urging time, they are greeted by an students to not look cameras] if they have no reason a t and speak out against security atmosphere of scholastic the Administration a s cameras, they will instead have to excellence. There shouldnt the bad guy and to worry about being caught b e a sense of confinement, start counting their doing something illegal” live with the fact that they will be similar to that of walking blessings, for once. watched at all times” into a prison Seaholm is Sure, Birmingham Schools aren’t exactly in a place to be making expensive purchases, and the not a timing of such an splurge could have been better, but even in times of economic hardship, the place where the students are Birmingham Schools are taking additional measures to insure the safety of their students. so poorly behaved, so unruly, that they need to be babysat at all times. Compared to other high schools nation-wide, Seaholm obviously comes nowhere close Though it is true there have been a recent string of thefts from the locker rooms, and that it is to ranking high on the list for problems regarding school violence. But with reported thefts quickly becoming a problem. It is also true that putting a security camera outside of the locker rooms becoming more than just the occasional occurrence, students should open their eyes to how could dramatically decrease the amount of thefts there. However, it is not true that the administration fortunate we are that there has never been a reason to push for surveillance cameras until should be able to use this as an excuse to watch the entire school at all times, for the robberies have recently, when these locker room raids gained in popularity. almost exclusively occurred in the locker rooms. Beyond just the fact that we remain very lucky, the Administration has every legal right Realistically, Birmingham School District has much, much better things to spend their money to install cameras, no matter how much students complain on their blogs. Legally speaking, Cartoon By Megan Joseph on. The installation of security cameras could cost up to $50,000 per high school, adding up to Birmingham Schools are endowed with the same rights as parents during the hours a student is in their domain. The law a whopping $100,000 bill for unnecessary security cameras. These figures do not include routine doesn’t view surveillance cameras as a violation of privacy, but as a fulfillment of the responsibility to maintain the relatively maintenance, as well as eventual replacement. With the state of Michigan considering cutting the funding of its schools even safe environment we are fortunate enough to currently enjoy. more than it already has, Birmingham Schools should not be splurging on security cameras. Again, Seaholm students should consider themselves lucky to be learning under an administration that is concerned enough If the purpose of installing security cameras is to prevent further theft, instead of spending a massive sum of money on watching with the safety of students to go as far as even addressing students’ concerns and educating them on the decision. After all, there the entire school, the administration should come to its senses and only keep watch on the place where theft is frequent. It would is no policy stating that the students should have any say in the matter. curb theft from the locker room, and not cost a lucrative amount of money. An installment of surveillance cameras is by no means an attack. Instead of simply rebelling against such an idea, The You know that feeling? That feeling you get when you’re home alone, that feeling that you’re being watched? Imagine Highlander encourages Seaholm students to focus on how security cameras can only help them, not hurt them. After all, why having that feeling all day, every day, and the feeling being true to reality. Imagine being watched. Now stop imagining, and start would anyone object if they have no reason to worry about being caught doing something illegal? accepting. If students don’t stand up and speak out against security cameras, they will instead have to live with the fact that they will be watched at all times.

The Ten Commandments Letter to Of a First Date the Editor This reporter employed an army of Casanovas and compiled a set of rules and regulations to be followed on the ever-important first date. Seeing as how the day of love is under a month Dear Highlander, away, the search has begun to find Valentine to celebrate with. Cupid is overworked and Where has Alexi Knock been all my life? Her article about underappreciated, and one cannot rely on him for everything. So read these simple rules, take Mr. Wilhelm (of whom I am also a huge fan) is the only notes, and make yourself a functional, and dateable member of society. Highlander article I have ever been this enthused about in my whole life. Her combination of blunt wit and unique style of writing (not to mention, the fewest typos I have ever seen) served as a perfect way to inform students about 1. Thou shalt never mention the ex. 6. Ladies shalt not order a mere side Mr. Wilhelm. To be honest, I have never really enjoyed the Highlander that much, and usually don’t force myself to salad as a main course or complain go through the torture of reading an entire article. But after about getting fat. seeing the glamor shots of Mr. Wilhelm, I proceeded to 2. Thou shall useth going out to dine read the article all the way through not only once but again during school as a happy medium (out loud to a friend). I am so glad someone recognized the between ‘date’ and ‘hanging out.’ 7. Thou shalt not text friends during wonderful combination of talent, charisma, and sweaters the date. possessed by said Thad(deus) Wilhelm. Thank you for (if briefly) restoring my hope in our high school newspaper.

3. Thou shalt never, ever, sayeth “that’s Sincerely, what she said” during the date. 8. Gentleman shalt not wear too much Seaholm Senior Axe or any other exceedingly potent Member of the Cult of Wilhelm colognes. P.S. I cannot tell you how many times I saw Mr. Bruns 4. Thou shalt not holdeth hands. walking down the hallway and thought it was my former 9. Ladies shall always reach for their Geometry teacher. wallets (even if they do not intendeth 5. Thou shall steer away from the ol’ on actually paying). dinner and a movie and instead think of Let Your Voice Be something creative and memorable to do 10. Thou shalt not discuss plans of our on the first date (going to the park, ice future family together and exactly what Heard skating, etc). names our children will have. Write A Letter To Alexi Knock The Editor Lifestyles Editor [email protected] [email protected]

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lifestylesFriday January 23rd, 2008 Facebook Not Just For Kids School Comes to a Halt a student or phoning a student, again, I think to Acknowledge Barack it would always be either about schoolwork or something related to schoolwork in some way. So I can’t see any problem with it as long Obama’s Inauguration What would as it’s always appropriate and professional.” Once Harte learned her way around Face- Allie Gasiorowski book, she began to identify with prob- lems common among Facebook users. Staff Writer You do if “There were some things that students found [email protected] irritating that I found irritating,” Harte said. “Like all of the applications is just ridiculous.” As the 44th president of the United States was willing to unclench your fist.” While some students don’t like the idea sworn in on Tuesday, January 20, Seaholm Junior Ellen Weburg enjoyed Obama’s speech, You got of having parents keeping tabs on them via Senior Bo Brooks took the American Flag but it also made her realize the complexities that Facebook, others can use the site in peace from its place on the wall, ran out of Stacey face the new administration. without worrying about being monitored. Olsen’s Family History Class and dashed down “It made me scared because it made me realize The mother of Seaholm senior Xan the A Hallway waving the flag and cheering how many struggles our country is enduring, This Friend Request? Schwartz has a Facebook page, but has never “Obama!” but his speech made me hopeful.” made the attempt to “friend” her daughter. It seems that apathy towards the government Even John McCain supporter Senior Shayna Amanda Smith only find friends, but make friends as well. “She doesn’t even want to be my friend,” is a thing of the past for our generation with the Moon was impressed by Obama’s words. Staff Writer “I did find about four or five people,” Harte Schwartz said. “She respects my privacy.” inauguration of Barack Obama. “It was very well spoken,” she said. Schwartz’s mom, like many others, uses [email protected] said, “and then I found that it was a nice way of Senior Ryan Rainey was impressed by Obama’s word resonated around the globe. making friends with people all over the world.” Facebook in a social manner, rather than Obama’s Inaugural address. “To all other peoples and governments who With adults becoming more familiar and Facebook quickly became a useful tool that es- as a way to keep tabs on her daughter. “It was well delivered and really said how are watching today,” Obama said. “From the comfortable with technology, students have sentially helped Harte further her understanding “I think it’s cool because she’s talking to united we are as Americans and how we need grandest capitals to the small village where my become accustomed to seeing both par- about the world, which helped her in the workplace. all of her old friends,” Schwartz said. “She to work together to overcome the challenges father was born: know that America is a friend ents and teachers becoming a part of the “I teach world history, American history, that kind has a friend in Israel who she talks to.” that face our country,” Rainey said. of each nation and every man, woman, and Facebook craze that has spread worldwide of thing,” Harte said, “so it was really interesting. Harte, however, is friends with her Many Seaholm teachers were pleasantly child who seeks a future of peace and dignity, “I actually kind of think it’s funny,” said What I found was that everyone speaks English.” daughters, but does not use it to spy surprised by the attentiveness of their students and that we are ready to lead once more.” Seaholm junior Sammy Shebib, whose Similar to Harte, English teacher Kath- on them rather than to just check in. while watching Obama’s oath and inaugural Many in the Seaholm community are mother has a Facebook page. Shebib isn’t leen Reeves uses Facebook to con- “I trust them,” Harte said. “I like to look at [my address. optimistic about many of Obama’s plans for the bothered by the fact that her mom can keep nect with people living in faraway places. daughter’s] pages because I never get to see her “Barack Obama reached more young people future. an eye on her through this particular venue. “[We use Facebook] to keep family to- photographs otherwise, and she’s a photographer.” during his campaign than any candidate in “His ‘change’ plans will be significant for “That way, she kind of sees what I’m gether,” Reeves said. “We have a huge fam- One activities advisor who asked their name recent history,” said American Government this generation. His plans for helping to heal doing, and the kids I hang out with,” ily, and they’re scattered all over, from Iraq to be withheld is waiting for the day when all teacher Dawn Whitehead. “My first trimester the economy will take significant effort, Shebib said. “I don’t mind it at all.” Afghanistan to Hawaii, Texas, and Wisconsin. teachers can see Facebook as a helpful resource. Government class was so excited about bipartisanship, and time. Since most of my Seaholm junior Haley Landgraff knows what This is how we keep in touch with each other.” “I’m waiting for the rest of the adult world to the election and the desire to cast votes was students are heading off to college and then it’s like to have family on Facebook. How- Spanish teacher Ana Urian also utilizes Face- latch onto Facebook like they did with email extraordinary.” entering the job market, I hope his plans for an ever, her situation is a little different from most. book to talk to old friends from across the world. years ago,” the advisor said. “It took adults a long Senior Jessica Smith thought that Obama’s economic recovery are successful and come “Two of my aunts and my grandpa are “I use it to reconnect with all my old friends from time to latch onto the idea of email and technol- speech was moving. sooner rather than later,” said Whitehead. on Facebook,” Landgraff said. “I don’t re- living abroad in Hong Kong and Tokyo,” Urian said. ogy and now they think it’s a wonderful tool. “He gave a lot of hope for our country. The Science teacher Amanda McDonald is ally mind because I have nothing to hide.” Principal Terry Piper finds no prob- [Facebook] takes it a step further and makes it amount of people that showed up [for the cautiously optimistic. Another student, who wishes to re- lem with teachers being on Facebook. more visual and allows people to get in contact Inauguration] shows how powerful he is” “I would love to say that he’ll [Obama} do a main anonymous, is uncomfortable with “I guess it’s their right,” Piper said. “I can’t see with people, people you went to high school Smith said. lot for my students’ generation, but I really don’t the fact that their mom uses Facebook. any problem with it as long as everything that a with. Friends have contacted me, and I wouldn’t Junior Michael Alexander was fortunate know. Many men have great ideas, but then “It’s weird,” said the anonymous senior. “But she person would enter on their Facebook is appro- have made those contacts without Facebook.” enough to attend the Inauguration. Congress or someone else gets in the way. uses it for connecting with friends that aren’t close.” priate and professional and keeps in mind the fact Harte feels the same way. Alexander, whose grandmother purchased Social Studies teacher Stacy Olsen is hopeful While it may seem weird to this par- that being a teacher, they’re in the public eye.” “I find so much on the internet helpful that tickets, traveled to Washington DC with his “For your generation, and all generations, ticular student, their mom is not alone. While some teachers like Reeves and Urian the few things that aren’t helpful I’m will- family on a charter bus. I think Obama proves that our parents were Parents and teachers alike find that using do not use Facebook to interact with stu- ing to chance,” Harte said, “and I think Face- Senior Rachel Lehr thought that the new not lying to us when they told us we can be Facebook is an easy way to communicate dents, others, like Harte, enjoy the opportunity. book’s one of those things I would like to see president’s Inaugural address had a very lyrical whatever we want to make ourselves in this with friends across the globe, similar to the “There were a couple of students here who I’m us be able to use it as a tool with students.” quality. land,” Olsen said. manner in which students utilize Facebook. particularly close to who were friends of my daugh- One anonymous student, however, does not like the “It wasn’t just fluff. He meant what he said,” “As the Family History teacher, I am fascinated Seaholm social studies department head and par- ters, and they ‘friended’ me, and I ‘friended’ them,” idea of sharing Facebook with parents and teachers. Lehr stated. by Obama’s ancestry,” Olsen said. “He counts ent Barb Harte, got started on Facebook in a differ- Harte said. “It was not hard to learn the language.” “It’s creepy,” said the anonymous senior. Lehr was impressed with one particular among his ancestors Jefferson Davis, the ent way than most, but still uses it in a social manner. Piper saw no problem with teach- On the other hand Seaholm senior message from the new President. president of the Confederacy. Think about “I got on Facebook because there’s an- ers maintaining a strictly professional re- Sara Dzerbicki does not view the situ- “To those who cling to power through the irony of that- the first African-American other site, and it finds people [you] went to lationship with students via Facebook. ation as being much of a problem. corruption and deceit and the silencing of president of the United States is a distant relative school with,” Harte said. “But it cost mon- “I think in this day and age it becomes an- “As long as parents and teachers are us- dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of of the president of the Confederacy. In this ey, and I didn’t want to pay money for it.” other way of communication,” Piper said. ing Facebook for reasons other than spy- history; but that we will extend a hand if you are country, anything is possible.” Once Harte heard about Facebook, her “So I don’t see it any different than emailing ing on kids, then it’s fine,” Dzerbicki said. interest peaked, and she was able to not Band to Londrum MLK Assembly Considered Success

The band marched in the New Year’s Day parade. Photo Courtesy of Tim Cibor Emily Gordy historical church in London. The concert included Deputy News Editor four other ensembles from the United States. [email protected] “It was a church that was pretty old, and the kids really enjoyed performing at such an old place,” When sophomore Regina Sanchez arrived in said Cibor. London, she couldn’t believe her eyes. “The church was fun because we got to do our “My first impression was how beautiful every- pregame routine,” said Getschman. thing was,” said Sanchez, “…all the buildings, the When they weren’t performing, the band was streets, the cars, the people.” able to do a lot of sightseeing. Sanchez and the “We also took a re- rest of the band “Everybody was watching us and ally extensive tour Josh White Jr., lyrical genius, inspires students through song at Martin Luther King Jr. Day Assembly. Photo by Ashley Harte travelled to Lon- of London. We saw don, where they congratulating us for making the trip Westminster Abbey Sarah Belton Though he was successful at a young age, White Seaholm’s Science Department Head Maribeth had the opportu- all the way from America” and the Tower of Lon- Staff Writer had his share of hardships. Ruedisueli was moved by White’s music. nity to play in two don and all that stuff,” [email protected] After breaking away from his father, White’s first “He definitely was inspirational,” said shows, including -Regina Sanchez said Cibor. solo show was in Detroit. However, the owners of Ruedisueli. “Through song, he brought critical the New Year’s Seaholm Sophomore However, the band Josh White Jr. knows that his music won’t appeal the club where he played could find a hotel that issues to light.” Day Parade. didn’t travel only to to everyone. would allow him. During the Martin Luther King Assembly, “We were recommended by another director that historical sites. Students went to places like the “I don’t have to be the catch for everyone. I’ll “I finally had to rent a room from a black family, students seemed very intrigued by White’s had already gone to London, and the parade com- London Eye and Madame Tussaud’s Wax Mu- touch who I’m meant to touch,” White told The just so I could play at that club,” said White. “And performance. pany contacted me,” said Seaholm Band Director seum. They also had many opportunities to shop, Highlander after his performance at Seaholm’s all the while I was thinking, ‘I’m in Detroit.’” Assistant Principal Staci Peterson was grateful Tim Cibor. “I sent in a DVD of us performing, something which Getschman took full advantage Martin Luther King Jr. Day Assembly. White understood that such struggles were to that White could take time from his busy schedule and then we got a formal invitation to perform.” of. As an African American musician during the be expected. to come play for the school. Seaholm’s band was the only one from Michi- “I got a lot of t-shirts, two sweatshirts, a hat and Civil Rights movement, White knows a little “You must have stature and humility to make it,” “It was really nice that we had an opportunity gan, which junior Bill Getschman said earned a tie,” said Getschman. something about Martin Luther King’s message. said White. “I made sure that wherever I went, I to celebrate [Martin Luther King Day] with him,” them a lot of attention. Cibor said that the trip took much more prepara- White grew up in Manhattan in the 1940’s, and stood up strong and sang proud and black.” Peterson said. “Our students were really receptive “Everybody was watching us and congratulat- tion than last year’s New York City visit. was influenced by his father and fellow musician Now, 40 years later, White has learned to have to his performance and his message.” ing us for making the trip all the way from Amer- “This trip was just a little bit grander scope, trav- Josh White Sr. fun with his performances. White was not the only popular attraction the ica,” said Getschman. elling with passports and all that stuff,” said Cibor. At the age of four ,White had his first performance “I run a loose show. It’s not that I don’t take assembly had to offer. The parade was two miles long, passing by He added that the experiences alone are worth the at the Café Society in New York. myself seriously,” White said. “So what if you Senior Alexi Knock created a video telling the some of London’s most famous sights, including time put into the trip. “It was really one of the first integrated clubs,” forget a line, or a chord doesn’t come through, or secret stories of two Seaholm students. Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. An estimated “I know the things that they remember are the said White. “I came along and was only four, so I your zipper’s down. You don’t get embarrassed Students like Senior Rachel Reem were very thought that was how they all were.” 10,000 performers and 550,000 spectators came memories they have of each other, and that’s per- by it—you just zip up and keep going.” interested in this video. out for the event. fectly fine with me. I’m glad to provide that.” From there, White starred in five Broadway He hopes that his music will have a positive “The video clips were touching,” said Reem. “We felt famous because everyone was taking musicals between 1949 and 1960, winning a effect on people “Everything was really well put together.” pictures of us,” said Sanchez. Tony award for Best Child Actor in “How Long “If you sing to 100 and touch 10, you’ve done a The band also performed at St Augustine’s, a Till Summer”. good job,” said White. Friday January 23rd, 2008 The Highlander 248-203-3803 www.seaholmhighlander.com Lifestyles 6 Suffering in Silence

Some Seaholm students suffer in silence through the draining mental illness known as depression. Photo by Celia Nelson

Kathryn Watts But for the boys, he believes are less willing to talk due to an unspoken factor in teenage boys not seeking help. Staff Writer stereotype. “Adolescents, even some adults, still confuse seeking [help] as a sign “In general, guys perceive that there are certain expectations of them,” of severe mental illness,” she said. The consequences, however, of [email protected] Rozema said. “There is a stereotype, and guys believe that stereotype.” leaving depression untreated can be severe. Referring to expectations such as being strong and not showing emo- “The dangers are [many],” Valivonis said. “One can turn to drugs and “I was the last person I would expect to be like that.” tions, Rozema says that they prevent teenage guys from seeking help. alcohol, instead of seeing a psychotherapist. The extreme is people try As he sat in his chair, not making much eye contact, Seaholm junior “Guys [reach out for help] later, rather than sooner,” he said. to commit suicide.” Brandon (*”Brandon” is a changed name for privacy purposes) began Dr. Aldona Valivonis, PhD, of Elm Street Clinic, also credits the stigma According to Dennis Rozema, recent statistics have been found cor- describing a diagnosis that would change many things in his life. against getting help with the misunderstanding of symptoms. relating depression and teen suicide. “It was a huge physical toll on me; I was always sleeping, I was “Adolescent young men don’t feel depression the same way females “The number of girls who attempt suicide is higher than the number always tired. I lacked a lot of motivation for homework, for talking to do,” she said. of boys,” he said. “However, the number of guys who actually com- people; I lost a lot of weight too.” Depression in teen boys often cannot be easily recognized. While girls plete suicide is higher than girls.” But Brandon never really knew what was wrong until his parents may have more emotional symptoms, boys are more likely to be irritable, But Rozema added that having depression does not mean suicide is confronted him. aggressive or angry. inevitable, that there are many other ways to deal with it. “My Mom and Dad became very concerned with me,” he said. Seaholm health teacher Ann DeBoer blames society for the way depres- “We all have [issues] we need to deal with,” Rozema said. “But the It was only after they insisted on him seeing a counselor that Brandon sion is perceived. sooner you deal with them, the easier they’ll become.” finally found a diagnosis that encompassed all his symptoms: depres- “As a society, we have boys fit into this macho image; [and] it’s not ma- While speaking about how he handles his depression, Brandon said sion. cho to be weak. Boys today…would now consider [depression] a weak- it does take effort. Depression, one of the most common health conditions in the world, ness.” “Sometimes you have to make a conscious effort to motivate your- is a medical illness that affects the mind and body of a person. More Brandon, however, doesn’t believe that there is a stigma with males and self,” Brandon said. “But you just have to deal with it.” than six million men in the US suffer from it, and the numbers for depression. Ann DeBoer believes depression should be treated like any other women are only slightly higher. It can cause people to feel consistently “I think [depression] for guys is the same for girls, girls are just more will- medical condition: get help for it as soon as possible. sad, have a lose of interest in things, a dramatic change in appetite, have ing to talk about it. Girls tend to be more social, to talk about their feelings. “If you had a broken leg, you’d go and get it fixed, right?” she said. sleeping issues, a constant feeling of tiredness and a hard time concen- Guys keep it pent up and don’t show them.” After seeing a psychotherapist for a while, Brandon mentioned that trating and making decisions. While Dr. Valivonis does believe there is a stigma with males and de- he doesn’t need as much outside help as before. Dennis Rozema, Seaholm’s crisis counselor, says that depression is a pression, she said she would agree that girls are keener on discussing their “I’m doing a lot better,” he said. very common issue at the school, however the majority of students he problems. If you believe you or a friend may have depression, talk to a trusted sees for depression are female. “Teen girls tend to have different kinds of friendships than guys do,” she adult. If you feel you cannot talk to an adult, confide in a friend; accord- “More of the girls I see are self-referred or are more willing to talk,” said. “[Their friends] can often help lead them to treatment [after talking]” ing to Dr. Valivonis, anyone is better that keeping it to yourself. Rozema said. It also appears to Valivonis that fear of judgement by others is a major Some Seniors Choose An Extra Year Over College tion and perhaps apply to even higher-ranked schools in the future. Gap-year students should not be brushed under the carpet or Taking a year off (known now as the ‘gap-year’) seems to thought of as ignorant simply because they are aware of their op- be the new up and coming development among high school tions and choose to broaden their horizons on a more global level. graduates advocating for community and world service. Gap-year students typically fall under two categories: “[Those who take a year off] have been able to learn more those highly driven students who have already been ac- about themselves,” wrote Karl Haigler and Rae Nelson in their cepted into schools yet choose to defer enrollment for other book The Gap-Year Advantage, “and they have given back opportunities, and those whose grades have suffered in to the world in ways many adults could not even imagine.” high school and simply need a break from their studies. Though the numbers aren’t quite noticeable enough to call this Students who fall under the former type should go ahead and gap-year a trend, some very pristine colleges take a year off, see the world, and universities are seeing what was for- and come back refreshed mally thought of as something for only the “[Those who take a year off] with a more mature under- laziest of students, with a whole new light. standing of true philanthropy. According to the Washington Post, ad- have been able to learn more Not to say that there is missions officers want to see students gain about themselves” anything wrong with going a sense of culture during their gap-year or straight to college, for this improve in the area of which they will study. -Karl Haigler and Rae Nelson reporter will be doing so in The university from which the student re- “The Gap-year Advantage” the Fall of 2009. However, if quested a deferral often must approve that a person has the motivation student’s plans in order to retain admission. to jump back on universi- There have always been those students who have chosen to ty avenue after his or her gap-year, then they deserve the take a year off, but this is one of the first years it is actually be- respect and support of any other high school graduate. ing encouraged. Gap-year consultants are being paid thousands “I don’t want to have to keep explaining to people that to advise students on what to do and where to volunteer during I will definitely be going back to school in 2010,” said their time away from school. These counselors are joining col- Kanaan, “If anything, teaching those kids and living in lege fairs in many places like New Trier Township High School Ghana will motivate me to go back to school even more.” in Illinois in order to inform students of gap-year opportunities. At Seaholm, the gap-year seems to be a kind of taboo, and cur- riculum is based strictly on a conventional college-bound track. Students choosing a gap year is becoming more mainstream. Cartoon by Megan Joseph Seeing alternative options has led more and Spring Musical more high school graduates to fall into the gap. Alexi Knock “Some people think that kids who take a year off Participants Lifestyles Editor just sit around and do nothing,” said Kanaan, “But I’ll [email protected] be teaching Western Civilization to high school kids.” Not wanting to look back later in life with regrets, Kanaan wanted Rehearse for Senior Sarah Kanaan decided to take a detour on the tra- to do something she felt passionate about before going back in the ditional road to University land, where her travels will lead Fall of 2010 to the university from which she requested a deferral her to Ghana, Africa during what is supposed to be her of admissions. Unlike those who will be going straight to college Their Big Day freshman year of college. She postponed rigorous courses next year, Kanaan also has the opportunity to enhance her applica- and toga parties in order to pursue a more unique dream. Hard at work preparing for show. Photo By Celia Nelson Friday january 23rd, 2008 The Highlander 248-203-3803 www.seaholmhighlander.com Sports 7 Senior Kayla Elias looks to continue ski career Birmingham Varsity at Grand Valley State Gymnastics 3-peats at Frasier Invitational Taylor Stewart said. “They are a great contribution to the team Gymnastics is 15 minutes closer and leaves few Staff Writer and we are doing much better this year than last students driving a lot of girls during the winter [email protected] year”. because parents won’t drive [to All World] that And according to Cara Baughman, “each one of far. It takes time away from the student part of the The Birmingham United Gymnastics team had them has a lot of potential, and they are all work- athlete”. no trouble starting their season off with a bang. ing really hard to gain their competition spots. “It’s a longer drive and so it takes up more time, They have just won their first invitational at Fra- Many have gotten a lot of new skills since the but we figure out ways to make it work,” adds sier High School for the third year in a row. beginning of the season.” Maddox. While it doesn’t count in the overall standings, it In a somewhat controversial decision, the prac- Baughman also adds, “the switch to All World was an amazing victory. tice facilities for the 08-09 seasons were changed has worked out great for the team. All World has “We officially won three out of the nine Frasier this year. pits, trampolines, and a spring floor, which have tournaments consecutively” says senior and cap- The BUG team was told by their coaches that helped many team members get some new, risky tain Casey Geraldo. they were going to start practicing at All World on tricks”. The BUG team broke the overall tournament Dequindre in Warren instead of Troy Gymnastics There are for more official meets left; the next record with a score of 137, which was set by them on Maple. meet is against Farmington High School at Farm- in 2006(136). Geraldo adds, “this was an issue because Troy ington at 6:30pm. Medal winning compet- itors were seniors Karen Otzen, Anna Beaufore, Senior Captain Kayla Elias hits the slopes for the Birmingham Unifed Ski Team. Cara Baughman, junior Photo Courtesy of Kayla Elias Jacqueline Kendall, and Beth Oelke always a specific reason for ski racer falls; it could freshmen Stephanie Muir Staff Writer be a slight weight shift, or even just having the and Kelly Frasier. [email protected] skies hit a rough patch of snow. “Key to our success is our coaches and the dedi- All Seaholm students who participate in sports Whatever the cause, a fall is always a setback. cation of the people on know how much time and dedication goes into it, Besides the potential physical damage, there are the team and how close but Kayla Elias goes above the norms and drives always emotions tied into crashes. we are” says senior Anne 230 miles every weekend to pursue her career as “I mean of course I was pretty upset about Maddox. a skier. crashing. But I just kept telling myself there was “We’ve been really Seaholm Senior Kayla Elias has been a always next year. So I hope to do well this year close the last few years member of the Birmingham Unified Ski Team because it’s on my home hill, Boyne Mountain, but this team is better for four years. She was appointed captain of her where I’ve been skiing for as long as I could than any other I’ve been team after her sophomore year, and is still a main remember.” on,” added Geraldo. leader for the team today. With so many races, and so much time “It’s really important “Kayla is always sticking up for the kids on commitment, it can be very hard to stay consistent, to stay calm and collect- the hill,” said BU head coach Joe Minock. “She but with Elias’s experience and determination she ed,” said senior captain definitely keeps me awake at practice.” has had some major accomplishments as a BU Cara Baughman. “The Kayla has been skiing since she was a little skier such as: All-League, All-Region, and All- coaches and captains try over a year old (20 months to be exact). State. th to create a positive, re- “I was still in diapers,” said Elias. At the ski race on January 13 , 2008 Elias laxed atmosphere for all Kayla knows the ‘ins and outs’ of skiing, placed third overall while BU’s overall Girls the gymnasts”. especially since she spends most of the winter Team placed second, behind East Lansing. The team is 3-1 with weekends at her condo on Boyne Mountain. Ski racing can be a demanding sport, with most a close win (130-129) She spends a lot of her time up there training and skiers in the Metro-Detroit area having to travel to against Grosse Pointe working as an instructor at Boyne Mountain. Northern Michigan to train. It is not unordinary North High School, and Elias has qualified for State Meet the past three for a top racer, like Elias, to have to spend most of comfortable wins against years as a skier, and she is hoping to make it back her winter Up North. Troy High and Royal her last year. Although it can be demanding and always Oak High Schools. Although the BU girl’s team has not made to tiring, not to mention being outside for hours in 20 Their only loss so far has state meet since Elias has been on the team, she degree weather, skiing is a way of life for Elias. been against Troy Athens has been able to qualify as an individual racer. In “Although the sport is demanding, when I’m High School, who has order for her to do this, she must have one of the on the hill I don’t think about anything else. Skiing gone to the state tourna- top ten fastest times at the Regional race. is pure bliss.” ment the last few years. “Not many girls can touch her,” said Minock. Elias will be attending Grand Valley State A bright spot on the “She is probably about the second or third fastest University next fall. She plans to continue her ski BUG team is their fresh- girl skier in the region. She is very consistent racing on the club GVSU ski team (Grand Valley men. racer.” does not offer Varsity ski racing), and will continue “The freshmen are do- Last year at the state meet, Elias had a bit of her work as a ski instructor at Boyne Mountain in ing really well,” Maddox Junior Jacquline Kendall competes on the balance beam at a BUG competition at Groves High School. trouble after falling during her race. There is not Northern Michigan. Photo By: Celia Nelson Boys Varsity Basketball Standings BU Hockey Loses 4-3 in Oakland Activities Assoc. Blue Conference Overall GB overtime thriller to BIRMINGHAM SEAHOLM 7-0 8-1 - FARMINGTON HARRISON 5-1 5-5 1.5 Rochester Stoney Creek majority of the first period near Stoney missed a quality shot with time expiring. BLOOMFIELD LAHSER 5-2 5-3 2.0 Dan Meredith Staff Writer Creek’s goal, nearly missing many shots, Just 20 seconds into the third period, Stoney Creek was on another 5-4 power [email protected] while Stoney Creek took very few. For BIRMINGHAM GROVES 4-2 4-5 2.5 the final 1:23 of the first period, there play, and scored with 14:39 showing on was a 5-3 power play in favor of Bir- the clock. But at a time when earlier in In an exciting OAA I match up be- ROYAL OAK 4-3 5-4 3.0 mingham, who capitalized on a Ryan the season Birmingham may have given tween then fifth-place Birmingham Uni- Bertrand (Groves Junior Forward) goal up, they came roaring back. At even fied (2-9-2, 1-4-1 OAA I) and second FARMINGTON 3-4 4-4 4.0 with 41.6 seconds left in the period. strength, Thomson made a precision place Rochester Stoney Creek (7-3-3, 4- For much of the second period, defense pass to McCarthy for a slap-shot goal 1-2 OAA I) last Saturday night, the two FERNDALE 2-5 2-8 5.0 was the name of the game, as both teams to make the score 3-2, with 13:13 left teams ended in a 3-3 draw according to struggled to get good shots on goal. But in the game. After approximately two the OAA. However, as state tournament BLOOMFIELD ANDOVER after over ten minutes of play, Stoney more minutes of game time, Birming- 0-6 1-8 6.5 records are concerned, Birmingham lost Creek tied the game when Seaholm ham struck again. With eleven minutes a close one, 4-3, in overtime, but this HAZEL PARK junior captain Matt McCarthy’s stick showing on the game clock, Sternberg 0-7 2-9 7.0 does not factor into their OAA record. got loose and he was unable to trap the whipped in a wrist-shot to tie the game. “We put in a good team effort,” said puck, allowing a Rochester goal with Both teams had a chance to take the lead, Seaholm junior forward Dan Bailey, 4:56 remaining in the period. Then, with but strong goalie play resulted in the pe- “We don’t usually play hard for three full 3:05 remaining in the period, while on riod ending in a tie. periods.” OAA Power Rankings: a 5-4 power play, Stoney Creek scored In an 8 minute overtime period, Bir- And play hard for three periods they another goal to take the lead, 2-1. To end mingham seemed to have control, until did. After junior Bennett Thomson won the period, Groves senior Josh Sternberg a 5-4 power play in favor of Rochester Seaholm Ranked 2nd only the opening face-off, Unified spent the lead to the sudden- death goal with 4:00 behind Clarkston (7-0) BU Varsity Hockey Standings on the clock. The fact that the game officially ended in a tie 1. Clarkston (7-0) 10. Auburn Hills Avon- 17. North Farmington Oakland Activities Assoc. Blue League Points 2. Birmingham Seaholm dale (6-4) (4-5) was enough to excite Solomon. (8-1) 11. Farmington Harrison 18. Royal Oak (5-4) ROCHESTER UNITED 5-1-0 10 “We’re turning 3. Troy (7-1) (5-5) 19. Berkley (3-4) around the season start- 4. West Bloomfield (7-3) 12. Rochester (5-5) 20. Troy Athens (3-5) STONEY CREEK 4-1-1 9 ing with this game. I thought everyone gave 5. Rochester Adams (5- 13. Farmington (4-4) 21. Ferndale (2-8) LAKE ORION 4-3-1 9 100% today,” said 2) 14. Rochester Stoney 22. Hazel Park (2-9) Solomon. 6. Pontiac Northern (6-3) Creek (4-4) 23. Bloomfield Andover CLARKSTON 3-4-0 6 Birmingham Uni- 7. Southfield (5-3) 15. Southfield Lathrup (1-8) fied’s next contest is FARMINGTON 2-3-1 5 scheduled for Thurs- 8. Bloomfield Lahser (4-5) 24. Lake Orion (0-7) day, January 22, at (5-3) 16. Birmingham Groves 25. Pontiac Central (0-9) FARMINGTON HILLS UNIFIED 1-4-1 3 6:00 at the Detroit 9. Oak Park (3-4) (4-5) Skating Club against BIRMINGHAM UNIFIED 1-4-0 2 Clarkston. Rankings from http://www.leaguelineup.com BU gymnasts finish Seaholm Senior 1st at fraser invite BU’s Hockey Woes Skier Kayla Elias for the 3rd year in Continue Rises to the INSIDE: a row Page 7. Occasion Page 7. Page 7

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SPORTSFRIDAY, JANUARY 23RD, 2008 Maples Continue Winning Streak

Meredith throws down on January 6th in a home contest versus district rival Groves

Meredith, Pack, Steltenkamp works to pin his opponent. Photo Courtesy of Mike Steltenkamp and company restore Seaholm’s Seaholm’s Finest winning ways Senior Mike Steltenkamp Attempts to Cement His Daniel Porcerelli Deputy Sports Editor Legacy As the Greatest Wrestler in Seaholm History [email protected] David Guenther without any type of prior weight loss, naturally weighs in at and placed 2nd in their league. This year they are ranked 22nd around 175 pounds. in the nation and are once again in contention for a league Winning handily is becoming a regular Staff Writer After the weigh-in, the team runs through the hallways of championship. As he moves nearer to the close of his days as occurrence for the Seaholm Maples varsity basketball squad [email protected] Seaholm for 15-20 minutes, followed by 15-20 minutes of a Maple and towards the beginning of his collegiate career, (7-1, 7-0 OAA Blue). Imagine waking up at the crack of dawn every morning, stretching, push-ups, and sit-ups. Steltenkamp hopes to add to the storied Quaker tradition in the The team continued to run on high-octane fuel, producing attending school for over seven hours, and following it up Next, the team drills new moves for about an hour and same manner he has done here at Seaholm. back-to-back-to-back double digit victories in hostile territory; a with an exhausting two hour practice. To make matters worse, afterwards puts the new moves into practice during a half hour In addition to his academic and athletic schedule, Steltenkamp 69-46 win at Ferndale on January 9th, a 64-53 win at Cranbrook the entire day you’re only allowed to consume around twelve of live wrestling. has been saddled with the task of funding a major chunk of his Kingswood on January 21st and a 72-53 win at Farmington ounces of food, which doesn’t seem too bad Lastly, the team conditions for fifteen collegiate expenses. While most universities offer scholarship Hills Harrison on Tuesday day night, pushing their win streak considering that small slab of bread and minutes and wraps up practice with another money for athletic performance, Ivy League schools do not, to five games. honey you consume on weigh-in days. weigh-in. basing financial aid purely on need. “We’ve been doing what we have to do to win,” junior guard For four months of the year, this is the life Wrestling practice in total lasts about 140 As potential expenses for Penn top out around $50,000 a Chris Smith said. of a high school wrestler. Add in a rigorous, yet minutes, during which the team generally year, Steltenkamp was forced to find a full-time job over this Against Cranbrook Kingswood, junior Richaud Pack led the never-ending work and academic schedule. has two 2-minute rest and water periods. most recent summer. Unlike many students who often find jobs way for Seaholm with a team-high 23 points. Senior forward This is the life of Mike Steltenkamp. Steltenkamp however, often opts out of working sparingly in the local storefronts, Steltenkamp took a Daniel Meredith continued his hot streak with 19 points. Widely known throughout Seaholm for water as it hinders his weight loss goals. job working forty hour work weeks on a maintenance crew Despite the margin of victory, Cranbrook Kingswood’s his football achievements, Steltenkamp ran To make matters worse, wrestlers often responsible for cleaning a majority of downtown Birmingham. Eric Fishman did his part in keeping the game competitive for over 100 yards and scored both Seaholm choose to practice wearing full sweat suits A typical summer day for Steltenkamp consisted of a 7am throughout, dropping a game-high 26. touchdowns in this year’s game against in order to achieve maximum weight loss. wake-up, followed by an 8am clock-in. From 8am to 10am “That guy [Fishman] had a good game,” senior guard Ben cross-town rival Groves, and his victory in Practice doesn’t stop there though. the workers swept sidewalks and from 10am until noon they Lewis said. “He’s pretty good.” the mock Government Presidential Election, Steltenkamp has a third hour academic lab, scrubbed and mopped the rooftops of the local buildings. After After jumping out to an 18-8 lead, Cranbrook was able to very few know of what Steltenkamp has accomplished on the and occasionally when he finds himself overweight, he will a forty-five minute lunch break, they continued with two hours slowly chip away at the lead by outscoring Seaholm 14-13 in mat. venture to the weight room (of course, only after he has finished of weed picking and two hours of window washing, finishing both the second and third quarters. “I’ve been here 19 years and he’s one of the best we’ve had” his school work) and run on the treadmill. with a 4pm clock-out. “I really don’t think we played as well as we could have said head coach Mike Hess, who doubles as an A.I. teacher here “Although practices are grueling,” says Steltenkamp, “the “You know, when it comes down it, the job may not have though,” Smith said. “We could have used [junior forward at Seaholm. satisfaction of knowing you’re prepared for the match gets you been the prettiest, but I had to think of my future, I have to put Jack] Quigley.” Throughout his decorated career Steltenkamp has won the through it.” food on the table,” said Steltenkamp, “although it was tough at Quigley sat out the game with a stomach ailment. st league championship on two occasions and also took 1 place Last year, as Steltenkamp’s impressive record at Seaholm first, over time the job grew on me and I began to take pride in Seaholm put an end to Cranbrook Kingswood’s success in at last years district meet. continued to balloon in proportion with his my work.” the fourth quarter, outscoring them 20-17, ensuring their fourth “(Mike) is the best wrestler I’ve ever seen in my entire life,” grades, colleges from across the country Steltenkamp worked for a majority consecutive victory. said fellow senior wrestler Jake Hessen. began to take notice. of last summer and plans on starting Sophomore Shawn Conway scored 12 for Seaholm. As it stands right now Mike has 112 career wins, 20 short of “The recruitment process for me started up again as soon as wrestling ends this Cranbrook Kingswood’s JT Trewn had 11. the school career record set by Adam Krieger who wrestled for some time in the summer going into my spring. Seaholm’s one-sided 69-46 win at Ferndale ended in Seaholm from 1999-2003. If he were to break this record, some senior year” says Steltenkamp. “I may not While other, less deserving athletes disappointment for Seaholm, although perhaps to the joy of consideration could be given to Steltenkamp being the greatest have been offered by all the small schools, soak up the spotlight, Steltenkamp Ferndale players when a fight broke out in the stands, forcing wrestler to ever step foot on a mat at Seaholm. but a lot of the Ivy League schools expressed remains a Seaholm icon for his hard the referees to call off the game with 6:45 remaining in the Before any discussion regarding his place in the history books interest.” work, determination, and desire to fourth quarter. though, Steltenkamp must first complete the current season and Princeton, MIT, Harvard, and Columbia succeed; and recently his character “It was kind of crazy,” Smith said. “I wish we could have attempt to make his first ever state-finals appearance. were all potential suitors, but in the end appears to have begun rubbing off on finished out the game.” The Maples are currently 10-6 and are fighting to win their Steltenkamp narrowed down the candidates the people here at Seaholm. Pack had a monster game for Seaholm, scoring 29 points first team league championship since 2000. and selected the University of Pennsylvania. Seaholm calculus teacher Eric Bruns virtually in the span of only three quarters. “We wish he wasn’t a senior” says Coach Hess, “he’s “Fortunately, my grades and test scores refers to him as “ruggedly handsome,” “If the game wasn’t called, he probably would have scored moving on next year and we’re going to miss him. He’s one of were good enough as to where I didn’t need any special rules to while wrestling teammate Neil Cortright was quoted saying 40,” Lewis said. the best captains we’ve ever had.” get in,” says Steltenkamp. “Penn had been persistent from the “Mike Steltenkamp is like a father to me.” Pack effort was supplemented by the outstanding play of For Steltenkamp, each afternoon begins the same. At 3pm start. They offered me a spot on their team, and I felt it was the In times where the media tends to focus on more style than Meredith, who had 14 points and crashed the boards relentlessly, he weighs himself to see where he stands for the upcoming best choice for me moving forward.” substance, Steltenkamp remains the type of person that puts the tallying eight rebounds. meet. Steltenkamp wrestles in the 160 pound weight class and, In the 2007-08 campaign, the Quakers posted a 13-5 record student back in student-athlete. Jack Quigley scored 11 points and Richard Washington put in six. Ferndale was paced by DeAndre Houston’s 16 and Kevin Sampson’s 12. Seaholm Girls Basketball Split League Contests On January 7, the cross-town rival game between Seaholm and Groves turned into a clinic rather quickly as Seaholm Jared Lincoln out looking tired, unable to keep up with the speed of the Cranes shot off,” said Reem. jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, winning Staff Writer game. The following night, the Maples took on Ferndale and won “We like to run a lot, and get our points off the transition, but 63-49. [email protected] 34-25, with a team high 15 points coming from starting point Not surprisingly, Pack led the team with 16 points. we couldn’t do that tonight,” said Hasler. guard Rachel Reem. “Richaud had a great game like he always does,” Lewis said. Poor passing, a failure to bring the ball up the court, and a After a poor third quarter the Maples were down 34-17 to a It was an important victory for Seaholm after suffering a “He’s our best player and our leader.” failure to finish were just a few things that plagued the Girls Crane team that looked to be picking up speed. With only eight painful loss to Cranbrook the night before. Meredith dropped 11, including a one-handed highlight reel Varsity Basketball team lost 46-29 to Cranbrook Kingswood minutes left in the game the Maples started a rally, blocking “We played better defense,” said senior captain Rachel breakaway dunk. at home. Crane shots, turning up the court and finishing with a lay-in or a Reem, “and Paige Neuenfeldt made key defensive plays for “It was an awesome dunk,” Smith said. “He threw it down.” Failure to get the ball to the basket haunted the Maples the three-pointer. The girls found their range on the court and began us.” As a result of Seaholm’s suffocating defense and excellent entire game, dropping the Maples to 3-5 on the season. to close the gap on the scoreboard, but they could not get the Reem scored a key three-pointer as the first half ended to put job playing the passing lanes, Groves could never get into a The Cranes were on the board first, but Seaholm answered unenthused crowd behind them. Seaholm up by two. consistent offensive flow and struggled through three quarters back with a three-pointer from Rachel Reem. Reem had a team The Maples were able to get the ball down low, but lost the “Coach Hasler said we needed to put the game away in the to put points on the board. high of eight points on the night. The Maples stayed with the fight under the basket, as the average 5’9’’ height of the Cranes third [quarter],” said Reem. Groves was able to find a bit of success in the fourth quarter, Cranes throughout the first quarter, keeping the score tied 10- was too much for the average 5’6’’ height of the Maples. The The Maples came out strong in the second half, putting outscoring Seaholm 21-18, but their efforts were futile. 10 after the first. For the Maples though, it was downhill from height disadvantage wasn’t the only problem for the Maples. points on the board, and never giving up the lead. “We got a little lazy late in the game,” junior point guard there. “People panicked, and we couldn’t run our plays correctly, “We redeemed ourselves,” said Reem. Buddy Ellis said. “We couldn’t finish,” Head Coach Steve Hasler said. and we were turning the ball over in the offensive zone,” said The Maples take on Royal Oak High School at Royal Oak Seaholm hits the road once again with tonights game against Seaholm was down 24-13 at halftime, and looking senior captain Rachel Reem. on Tuesday, January 27 at 7:00 p.m., and Berkley High School crosstown rival Lahser. The stakes are high for both Lahser and to come out strong in the second half. Instead, the Maples came “The [Cranes were] faster on defense and we couldn’t get a at Berkley on Friday, January 30 at 7:00 p.m. Seaholm, with a league title very well being on the line.