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2436HIGHLANDER W. LINCOLN RD. - BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009 Thursday, may 21, 2015 WWW.SEAHOLMHIGHLANDER.wordpress.COM Seaholm Women off to West Point Seniors Natalie Nepa and Lauren Hudak join the West Point (USMA) class of 2019.

Kelly Martinek on a mandatory fitness test. well above their peers.” said. Editor-in-Chief Lynch works with prospective cadets in According to Lynch, less than 10 letters of After that, she spent the summer studying [email protected] Michigan as a volunteer. He met with both assurance (LOAs) were sent out in Michigan- to raise her ACT score to make herself a more Nepa and Hudak during the application two were received by Seaholm students. competitive applicant. In September, she got Women make up only 14 percent of the process. He said that both girls were well- “I can’t say it happens often,” he said. in touch with a field force officer who worked active Army and less than a quarter of the qualified based on their academic and athletic The application process starts early, as closely with her throughout the rest of the student body at the United States Military achievements, as well as demonstration of applicants must get let- ters of recommen- process. Academy at West Point, numbers reported by leadership. dation not only from their “I sent him emails about everything,” Hudak the Army itself. At Seaholm, counselors and said. “We probably exchanged 200 emails Seniors Natalie Nepa and Lauren Hudak are Nepa was NHS teachers, but also from September to December.” about to join those ranks, two of only about president. She be recommended by At the senior awards ceremony on May 14, 300 women in the West Point class of 2019. played basketball for a senator or congress- Ray Williams said that Seaholm has histori- “It has to be close to a record, if not a record, one year, vol- man from their cally supported the academy with a supply of to have three women come from the same leyball state. This qualified applicants. Lynch said the number high school,” Lt. Col. (Retired) Tom Lynch, a for four recom- of female graduates from Seaholm who ma- Michigan representative of West Point’s “field years men- triculate to West Point is particularly notewor- force” admissions team, said. He referred and da- thy. to Hudak and Nepa as well as Calla Glavin, was a tion Both spoke specifically about Glavin, who Seaholm class of 2010 and West Point class of cap- pro- graduated from West Point last year and is 2014. tain cess currently studying at Oxford University in the West Point reported preliminary figures of the must United Kingdom as a Rhodes Scholar. Glavin for the class of 2019 which estimate that 303 var- be was contacted for an interview but could not members, or roughly 23 percent of the class, sity volleyball completed by be reached before press time. will be female- a record for the school, which team twice. Outside October or No- But whether male or female, there are obvi- only began admitting women in 1976. The of school, she was vember of senior year, ous challenges that come with being a cadet at rise in the number of women enrolling in the involved in the com- according to Nepa. a military academy rather than a student at a military academies may be due to the increase munity, specifically in Hudak said her ap- traditional university, Lynch said. in the number of opportunities for women her church. plication process started “This isn’t just someplace to go to get a good in the military with the removal of the com- Hudak played bas- even earlier, in March of education,” he said. “You have to understand bat exclusion law in 2013, according to West ketball for three years her junior year, when she you’re living quite a different life than you Point superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen. and was a captain for two decided to apply to West would on a typical college campus.” “The guy to girl ratio is definitely daunting, years. She also ran cross Point’s Summer Leadership Cadets are paid over $1000 a month to go to but from my experiences with West Point country for two years and Experience (SLE). Originally, school, in addition to having their four years cadets it is not something I have to worry was a camp counselor. she said she wanted to attend of school paid for. But along with that comes about,” Hudak said. “Everyone is so support- Both Nepa and Hudak had the SLE to boost her application a long list of responsibilities and restrictions. ive and willing to help out.” ACT composite scores above the for a four-year ROTC scholarship at “You’re getting up at six in the morning, West Point receives almost 16,000 applica- academy’s average. According to an in-state school. Once she was there, you’re going into formation, you’re going to tions each year, according to Lynch, to fill a Lynch, these qualifications made them though, she said the week she spent with breakfast, you’re wearing your uniform to go mere 1,250 spots in a “plebe,” or freshman, competitive applicants. her squad and the environment on campus to class, you have mandatory physical fitness class. Admissions decisions depend 60 per- “Both girls got what’s called a letter of assur- convinced her she wanted to go to West Point. classes, you’re playing an intercollegiate sport cent on an applicant’s academics, 30 percent ance, which basically said if they get a nomi- “The summer program, one hundred per- or you’re involved in intramurals,” Lynch said. on extracurricular activities, and 10 percent nation they’re in,” Lynch said. “So they were cent, is the only reason I decided to go,” she See WEST POINT / Pg. 4 E-Cigarettes Pose Health Risks Bond Proposal Passes Tessa Banks McKenna Ross places for our students and staying at 3.9 mils because it student, who smokes e-ciga- while e-cigarettes are margin- Opinion Editor Editor-in-Chief of Web their learning while we’re passed.” rettes semi-regularly, said. ally better than traditional [email protected] [email protected] keeping the amount of taxes According to the BPS bond In a survey conducted by cigarettes, the best option is the same,” Nerad said. “It’s website, renovations specific Birmingham Public Schools E-cigarette use tripled the Highlander, no students not smoking at all. one thing to have debt, but to Seaholm cover a wide vari- will be receiving a $66-mil- among middle and high reporting smoking e-ciga- “Neither are good for it’s another thing to have debt ety of departments through- lion bond, thanks to a propos- school students between 2013 rettes as an alternative to you,” pediatrician Dr. Isabel structured in the appropriate out the building. Repairs to al in the May 5 election. and 2014 according to the traditional cigarettes, while Holland-Davis said. “It’s not way.” the building and site include The community said ‘yes’ Center for Disease Control 66% of respondents reported a safe product, it’s an in- The creation of a new bond roof, flooring and ramp to the proposal by a vote of and Prevention. The same smoking them for mainly between. It is definitely worse has been discussed for over replacement, and updating 10,044 to 5,405. data reports that e-cigarettes social reasons. for young people to use them a year, although Nerad said various aspects of the athletic The bond will be spent have surpassed all other An e-cigarette, or electronic than adults.” the administration and the department, including new on building and site infra- tobacco products in terms of cigarette, works when an The Food and Drug Ad- Board of Education have been outdoor scoreboards and structure, safety/security, use by the entire population, atomizer vaporizes a liquid ministration (FDA) has not considering it for longer. He baseball and softball dugouts. instructional, and technol- not just teenagers. containing nicotine and approved e-cigarettes as a de- said they proposed the bond Major projects include remod- ogy infrastructure. The bond Just as traditional cigarettes other substances that can be vice that can be used to safely to voters on the May 5 special eling the auditorium, replac- comes with a zero increase were a staple in the teenage inhaled by the user. It was quit tobacco, saying that they election because they wanted ing classroom technology and to the millage rate, meaning lives of the previous genera- designed to look like a con- are not safe alternatives to to ensure no increase in taxes, hardware, and the creation of there will be no tax increase. tion, e-cigarettes are ingrain- ventional cigarette and has tobacco. Due to this ruling, a which were due to change on a secured entry vestibule to BPS superintendent Dr. ing themselves into the lives been marketed as a healthier Michigan state law has pro- July 1. the main office. Daniel Nerad said BPS has of the modern-day American alternative. The liquids come hibited them to marketed as a “We had this window of Possibly the largest portion worked diligently to ensure teenager as an option that in different flavors that are means of quitting smoking. opportunity that ended with of the bond will go towards the bond won’t cost the com- is perceived to be safer and especially attractive to young Even though there is no this July 1 property tax bill,” technology improvements. munity more than necessary. healthier than a traditional people and are marketed as physical smoke in an e-cig- he said. “The debt millage “For Seaholm, it really “What we’ve assured our cigarette. such. would’ve gone down to 3.5 “I’m pretty sure there’s less Pediatrician Dr. Isabel community is the net things See E-CIGARETTES / Pg. 2 from 3.9 mils. Now they’re SeePSOND B B / Pg. 2 additives,” one anonymous Holland-Davis said that, to keep our schools quality Inside the Highlander Contents News Opinion In-Depth College Map Sports News 2 Opinion 5 Birmingham Students voice why The Highlander Find out where the Juniors Lauren Student Life 7 community votes to cultural awareness profiles the average class of 2015 is McLeod and Kate pass BPS bond at Seaholm needs senior. headed next year. Carey commit for Community 8 proposal. improvement. volleyball. In-Depth 9 Sports 14 See Page 2 See Page 5 See Page 6 See Page 10 See Page 14 Thursday, May 21, 2015 2 the highlander 248.203.3803 News www.Seaholmhighlander.wordpress.com

and progress with the com- is excited for the changes they munity as they are made. will bring. BPS BOND “We have really worked to “I cannot think of one E-CIGARETTES Cont. from page 1 be transparent about all of disadvantage,” Guinn said. Cont. from page 1 this, and so we want to be “Number one, when you look focuses on replacing build- to be over a period of time, transparent about the time- at how it passed, it came ing systems and network and we’re going to put all that line,” Nerad said. “We also with a zero increase, which is arette, the nicotine in the enough that we don’t know systems,” Seaholm principal detail together now.” want to be transparent about almost impossible to match. product can be damaging. yet [what the long term ef- Rachel Guinn said. “With Freshman Ben Ewing works how we spend this money go- Number two, I guess we could “They are addicting be- fects are],” Holland-Davis technology, when you look at in the auditorium as a techni- ing forward. The community always say, ‘shoot I wish that cause they have nicotine,” said. their shelf life, you’re looking cal assistant. He said he is has come forward and said we had more money to do Holland-Davis said. “We do Currently, there is no state at five years so you need to looking forward to the bond ‘we support this now.’” more things.’ As far as looking know that nicotine in and of law banning the sale of make sure you have a system because the auditorium will He said larger projects will at what we really need, it’s itself is harmful for develop- e-cigarettes to minors, but that has capacity to begin covering so many areas and ing brains. Teenagers still individual stores are allowed with to house it.” specifically at Seaholm there Nerad said one of his main are some huge advantages.” do have developing brains, to prohibit the sale to minors hopes for the technology im- Senior Mitch Boorstein so the effect on a 35-40 year at their own discretion. Back provements is a better use of agreed. He voted to approve old brain is different than on in January, Governor Rick time. He wants less time to be the bond proposal at the a teen brain. When you’re a Snyder vetoed three bills spent on waiting for systems election because he wants to teenager, your brain is still pertaining to the restriction to boot up, and more time to ensure that the district con- making neural connections of the sale of e-cigarettes. He be put towards instruction. tinues to thrive. and developing neurons, and claimed that the legislation “My hope is we can put time “I voted ‘yes’ on the bond nicotine will cause problems presented to him was not to better use now, once we because I think that after col- with that process.” strong enough. have up to date equipment,” lege I want to end up living Despite the lack of tar in In Birmingham, the use and he said. here again, and I know that e-cigarettes, they are damag- sale of e-cigarettes to minors A timeline for projects increased funding for the has not been drawn up yet, school increases the quality ing to users’ bodies as well is illegal. This past summer, although Nerad is confident of the school, which improves as their brains. the Birmingham City Council that the administration will property values, so that helps “You’re still going to have voted unanimously to ban be able to work around in- the whole community,” Boor- the oral issues,” Holland- them for people under the structional time. The timeline stein said. Davis said. “Yeah, it’s a age of 18. So, while a minor will be made public once it is Photo by Kelly Martinek The bond proposal holds finalized, as with fund allocat- promise for the community. ing. be one of the larger renova- take longer to plan and work “There’s a lot behind this,” “The one thing that I hope tion projects. around. For example, both the Nerad said. “And this commu- our community understands “I’m not expecting much, Groves and Seaholm audito- nity to its credit has been very is while there are some things because the bond will take riums could not be renovated planful about assuring that you want to do sooner rather time to enact,” Ewing said, at the same time because the your schools for young people than later, you don’t want “but I’m hoping by at least by high schools would likely have and their learning are quality to do all this work at once,” senior year to get more equip- to share their spaces. places and I’m going to make Nerad said. “We don’t have ment in the auditorium.” Despite some challenges sure we do the work in a qual- the internal capacity to do He also emphasized the the schools may face during ity way.” all this work at once. It has importance of sharing details construction, Guinn said she smaller dose, but there is may be able to buy and use still tobacco in your mouth. an e-cigarette in a neighbor- Oral cancers in both smok- ing city, inside the borders of ers and nonsmokers are very Birmingham, it is illegal. One Acts Festival Approaches high. You still have nicotine If a 17-year-old is caught in your oral mucosa, which in Birmingham with an e- Kelly Martinek as directors, can be dangerous.” cigarette, they could be fined but now Editor-in-Chief In 2009, the FDA conduct- at least $50 or go to jail for [email protected] you have to ed a study of two cartridges up to 90 days if they sell to schedule it.” of the leading brands of minors, according to Bir- There are two chances to see However, Labond says e-cigarettes and their ingre- mingham city ordinances. If this year’s annual One Acts dients. They found levels of someone age 16 or younger Festival during the first week- this chal- cancer-causing chemicals is caught, the case would end of June. The student-run lenge should festival will be presented at 7 not impede (carcinogens) and toxic be sent to juvenile court for p.m. on June 5 and 6 in the students’ chemicals including dieth- punishment. little theater. ability to ylene glycol, which is found Punishments vary depend- The festival will feature rehearse. in antifreeze usually put into ing on where in the city one seven original One Act plays. “That cars. is, and this includes Seaholm. “This year they’re all stu- doesn’t “The biggest concern is “Seaholm is a drug free dent written,” senior ITS stop the that it’s not only nicotine campus,” assistant princi- actors from co-president Amanda Najor being delivered, but also pal Deb Boyer said. “So that said. “People have never seen working at each other’s things that we have no track means that, within 1,000 the material that these stu- record of,” Holland-Davis feet, you cannot have any dents have written before, so houses or said. “You won’t know [what substance that is inappropri- you can really create some- working on thing spectacular out of what their own,” is in the e-cigarette]. You ate. The infraction would be they’ve created.” he said. don’t get cancer from smok- treated the same way as if it The leadership of the One “That’s what ing for 2 years usually. It’s were a cigarette.” Acts has changed as well. actors do.” only after several years of Since e-cigarettes and vapes While the festival remains Najor said exposure that things start only have liquid nicotine and student run, the staff sponsor other chal- showing up.” do not contain tobacco, there is now English teacher Justin lenges facing The World Health Orga- has been some confusion on the seniors Labond, who has an extensive Photo by Julia Wright nization also warns that whether or not these devices background in theater and who have Juniors Dane Page and Hannah Wong rehearse for their One Act, “Date Night Fright,” chosen to directed by senior Anna Tripp. nicotine exposure, whether fit into the school’s tobacco acting. He has been in seven it be through inhalation, in- policy. However, the admin- independent films and was direct these to see all the time the direc- appeal to audience mem- gestion, or skin contact can istration assures students a part of Eastern Michigan short plays included choos- ing scripts that worked for tors, writers, actors put into bers, even from outside the be dangerous to the health of that vapes and e-cigarettes University’s winning forensics the shows,” Confer said. “It’s Seaholm community. team. He even considered a the stage and casting actors young people. are treated the same way as to portray their characters. also the seniors’ last show at “It’s a lot of fun to see “There are thousands of tobacco products. career in acting before being Seaholm.” people produce something According to Labond, dealing hospital visits every year Even if a student legally recruited to teach at Seaholm. Najor said she didn’t origi- that’s never been done before Both Labond and Na- with these kinds of challenges from children who got bought their e-cigarette or is what makes One Acts a nally expect to spend her four and to see these people throw jor agreed that the biggest years at Seaholm so involved their heart and soul into into the cartridges for e- vape elsewhere, they can- challenge this year has been valuable learning experience, cigarettes because it is very not have it at school. This especially for the directors in theater, but now she just something,” Labond said. organization, specifically hopes to make the most of Admission is $5. The dangerous to little children,” includes an empty e-cigarette coordinating rehearsal time who have stepped into leader- ship positions. her 11th, and final, Seaholm money will benefit Seaholm’s Holland-Davis said. “That or vape (without the liquid around actors’, directors’ and production. ITS troupe to pay for trips to amount of exposure could inside). teachers’ schedules. Sophomore Nick Confer is “It’s certainly bittersweet,” theater festivals in the future. kill a child.” “You could be suspended “They became more strict involved in the One Acts for the first time this year. He she said. “I just want to make “They might laugh, they Electronic cigarettes are just for having drug para- with the policy that you this year as special as possible might cry, they might have an had to have a teacher in the said he’s most excited to act still relatively new, having phernalia, per the Birming- in front of an audience and to and impactful as possible. As extraterrestrial experience,” come onto the market in the ham Public Schools policy,” rehearsal at all times,” Najor long as the theater depart- Najor said. “It’ll probably be said. “In years previous, we make them laugh. United States in 2006. Boyer said. “People should come ment stays strong for years in life changing for most people, used to be able to use the little the future I’ll be happy.” that’s why they should come.” “These things are new theater any time we needed to because it’s gonna be a fun ex- perience overall and they get Labond said the event will Illustration by Adrian Toshiro Jara English Team Plans Senior Project Monisha Gowda Flex, 40 percent take ad- project. ing, thinking, and speaking, dividually,” Nobis said. Each more in line with the new News Editor vanced placement classes, and “Right now students take and will establish the funda- student would do their own senior project. So all students, [email protected] 50 percent use electives to electives like Contemporary mentals and skills necessary project as opposed to hav- whether they are in Flex, col- satisfy their English credits.| Litera- for the ing the entire class complete lege prep English, or AP Lit- The Seaholm and Groves “One issue that kept com- ture or student identical assignments. erature, will have some kind of English departments are de- ing up is this notion that our they can to go While the English team is culminating project or experi- veloping plans to implement a seniors were first off very choose “[Seniors are] taking through certain they would like the ence in their senior year. senior project for the class of scattered,” English teacher Writ- their senior project to be reflec- Sophomore Olivia Schuler 2016-17. Mitchell Nobis said. “They’re ing for lots of different classes, senior tive of students’ interests, the said she would be excited for a After conducting a curricu- taking lots of different classes, College,” project specifics of the project are yet change in the curriculum. lum assessment, the Seaholm and having very different Hall but they weren’t neces- their to be determined. The Cur- “I think it would be cool and Groves English depart- experiences—all valuable said. sarily all getting a good second riculum Action Team (C.A.T) for seniors outside of Flex to ments came to consensus that experiences, but they weren’t “We are term. is working towards receiving a have something to work on,” the introduction of a senior necessarily all getting a good going preparation for good “A big formal proposal. Schuler said. project would be beneficial. preparation for good college to fold push “We haven’t finished creat- Hall believes a change in the “In looking at our core level work.” that into college level work.” for the ing [the senior project], it’s curriculum will have a positive curriculum, Seaholm teach- According to Hall, the ACT a class senior just in its creative stages at impact on seniors. ers especially found that estimates that 23 percent of and it’s proj- this point,” Hall said. “It “I hope that at the end of senior year for our college Seaholm students are not col- going to ect is could be anything from a four years after the students prep seniors was not rigorous lege ready in reading. be called - English teacher really a research paper to a presenta- have done the senior project, enough,” Hall said. “It didn’t To create a more enrich- senior chance tion of the information on the or whatever we end up calling have some elements that we ing academic experience, the seminar Mitch Nobis to let research paper with a mul- it, that they have confidence in felt that the students would English departments intend A, and the se- timedia presentation, some- their ability to communicate need academically for college, on introducing an additional senior niors go what like Flex does.” their understanding not only and that included a major mandatory, two-trimester seminar deeper With regard to students in in speaking but in writing, and research paper.” class for seniors taking college B.” into researching, reading the AP Literature course, the feel confident then going to According to Hall, roughly preparatory English. The new The senior seminar A class and writing about something AP Literature research paper college,” Hall said. 10 percent of students take class will introduce the senior will focus on reading, writ- that’s of interest to them in- may undergo changes to be Thursday, May 21, 2015 the highlander 248.203.3803 www.seaholmhighlander.WORDPRESS. com news 3 Dress Code Starts Controversy Conor Ryan down.] In fact I didn’t know the creation of posters. home “doesn’t make sense.” Deputy News Editor there were any posters up in “I sparked when the an- The dress code at Seaholm [email protected] response to what seemed like nouncement a pretty innocuous statement [detailing the dress Freshman Cece Trella and until somebody handed me code] happened on her friends created posters one and said this was up in Friday,” Trella said. targeted against the school the hallway.” “I went full femi- dress code after hearing a While Trella has not dealt nist angst.” dress code announcement by with dress code issues at According to Seaholm assistant principal Seaholm, at Derby middle the Seaholm’s Deb Boyer on May 8. school she was sent home for dress code policy, Trella and her friends inappropriate clothing. Trella “apparel that is displayed posters bearing submitted a petition against considered to be phrases such as “my educa- Derby’s dress coding policy to disruptive to the tion is more important than the principal, and received no educational process my clothing choice,” and “my response. is not appropri- clothes are not the problem, Hearing Seaholm’s dress ate and, therefore, you are.” not allowed. The “I’ve always Principal and the had a prob- Assistant Princi- lem with dress pal will make final codes,” Trella decisions regard- said. “They are ing what apparel aimed at girls is appropriate and and are sham- acceptable for an ing them for educational set- ting.” Courtesy of Cece Trella their bodies.” Cece Trella wears the outfit that allegedly violated Teachers and Trella believes the Derby Middle School dress code policy. Trella other students while there are and her friends created posters at Seaholm . reacted swiftly fewer instances of by taking the students being dress coded doesn’t just apply to girls, posters down. the punishments for such boys were reminded once “Any poster students are too harsh. again that tank tops or ‘’beat- that isn’t ini- “The dress code at Seaholm ers’’ may not be worn to tialed or dated seems pretty loose, but the school. This ruling has been punishments aren’t,” Trella unpopular with many stu- by a member of Courtesy of Conor Ryan the administra- said. “I shouldn’t have to go dents, including Trella. One of the posters hung in the Seaholm halls. Posters home because some poor boy “The dress codes should be tion should be were taken down shortly by some staff and students. taken down,” can’t handle the sight of my equal for both genders,” Trella Boyer said. “We [the admin- shoulders.” said. “If girls can wear tank istration] didn’t direct them code announcement remind- Junior Jack Lawson agrees tops so should guys.’’ [teachers to take the posters ed Trella of past dress code with Trella. He said that the experiences, and resulted in punishment of being sent Seaholm Ranks Fifth In The State Seaholm Hosts First Class Clash spending just nine months 7. Bloomfield Hills Andover Brendan Knight “I’m looking to get the positions,” Murray said. “It McKenna Ross here, I see that strong paren- High School: Bloomfield Hills, Staff Writer best athletes in our class on should be more of problem Editor-in-Chief of Web tal support with active student [email protected] MI [email protected] the team. We will do this by for the senior team.” involvement and an extremely 8. Troy High School: Troy, In what is set to become an holding a practice for anyone “The seniors have an advan- Seaholm High school is committed faculty equal a MI annual event, the juniors will interested to show us their tage in our physicality and I ranked fifth in the state, ac- successful environment.” 9. Rochester Adams High take on the seniors in the first skills,” Payne Said. believe Austin Paritee will be cording to a US News and Guinn said she has received School: Rochester Hills, MI Class Clash Football Game on The captains are being with- World Report ranking. some congratulations from 10. Okemos High School: Maple Field. held to a 20 man roster which The list, released on May 12, parents, but won’t take any of “I’m looking Okemos, MI The game will take place on should lend itself to quite a features several other Oak- the credit for the ranking. Groves High School was May 30 from 5:30-8 p.m. It competition for roster spots. land County schools. “While I’m honored that forward to ranked twenty-second in the will feature a live DJ, guest “We will pick probably 10-12 1. City Middle/High School: it’s in the top rankings, it state. players, autograph signing by football players [and] 8-10 putting the seniors Grand Rapids, MI has nothing to do with me,” Criteria for the ranking in- Detroit Lions, games, give- non-football players,” Said 2. International Academy: she said. “This is about what cluded student-teacher ratio, aways, as well as free admis- Murray. in their place.” Bloomfield Hills, MI good habits and good prac- college readiness, math and sion to patrons. An additional rule has been 3. Excel Charter Academy- tices have been in place for reading proficiency. The game’s outcome will created stating that existing -Junior Joe Grand River Prep School: a long time at Seaholm. I’m Seaholm principal Rachel be determined by two twenty football players will get prior- Grand Rapids, MI just really fortunate to be in a Wujciak Guinn said she’s proud of the minute halves. The clock will ity to play over non-football 4. Black River Public School: community that’s celebrating ranking. not stop running until the last players. Murray plans on Holland, MI these successes and I hope to “My real feeling about this is two minutes of each half. In allocating his spots in favor of the difference maker,” Payne 5. Seaholm High School: continue the good work that’s that Seaholm has been consis- addition to the irregular clock, mainly football players. Said. Birmingham, MI already been done.” players can only play one side “I’m looking forward to Fans should pay close atten- 6. Saline High School: Sa- tently in the top rankings for of the ball (either offense or putting the seniors in their tion to Paritee, a Grand Valley line, MI awhile,” she said. “Having just defense, but not both) which place,” junior Joe Wujciak State University commit, and should lead to some creative said. a star receiver during the coaching by the senior and The seniors said they are Maples regular season. Fans junior class. looking to do just the same to can look forward to a few All while the game is taking the Juniors. deep balls down field to the “I am most looking forward wide receiver. PUT SPRING IN YOUR STEP! place Fans can expect to enjoy a fun, clean atmosphere. to showing the juniors that Juniors will be wearing “[We will have a] live DJ, with we are the better class athletic white uniforms on the field, music played throughout, a wise [because] there has been whereas the senior class will family atmosphere, surprise a big debate about it,” Senior be represented with maroon. guests, and Alumni,” Class Austin Paritee Said. In a last hoorah for the se- Clash Organizer Dontayo Class Clash rules are set to niors and a test of will for the Gage said, force coaches to make some juniors, Maple Field will be Game strategy will be tough decisions come game electric with nostalgia, excite- handled by junior captains day. ment, and good vibes. Leigh Murray, Nick Schulz, “The rule that says you can “I’m looking forward to and Troy Hairston as well as only play on one side of the playing with my teammates senior captains Jack Payne ball will just force us to look on Maple Field one last time and Tommy Sheppard. deeper at more options to fill before leaving,” Payne Said. AP Classes Undergo Changes Monisha Gowda more inclusive groups. It’s question.’” News Editor a higher level of thinking Passarelli plans on using his [email protected] skills. Can I notice similarities AP U.S. History course’s simi- According to the Colleg- between the 1940s and 1950s? lar thematic changes to gauge eBoard website, three ad- Can I notice a pattern over how he will go about prepar- vanced placement tests are set time on minority rights?” ing for next year’s alterations to be modified for the 2015-16 The AP U.S. History exam with the AP European History school year. faced thematic changes, and exam. AP Art History, AP Re- reformatted the test’s multiple Last year chemistry teacher search, and AP European choice content to focus more Amanda McDonald also expe- history, are the subject areas on excerpts from documents, rienced first time changes to DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR SEAHOLM STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS! undergoing changes. Of the etc. her AP exam changes. three courses, AP European “The [AP U.S. History The AP chemistry exam’s history is the only subject that exam] process was stressful multiple choice was short- will impact Seaholm students, because the CollegeBoard was ened, the amount of free as AP Art History and AP not overly forthcoming with response questions increased, research are not offered at examples,” Passarelli said. and students had to commit Seaholm. “They would release a few less factual information to For social studies teacher examples, except one problem memory, but were asked to Charles Passarelli, Colleg- we had was they released ex- think more conceptually. eBoard’s new exam altera- amples for one of the periods To tackle these changes tions came as a surprise. In but we already passed it.” McDonald had to create a Passarelli’s 15 years of teach- To tackle the new AP U.S. schedule and make changes to ing AP European History, the History exam changes, Pas- her lesson plans. 2015-16 exam will have been sarelli incorporated the new “I had to edit out a lot his first time teaching a modi- types of exam questioning of stuff [from old exams] fied AP European History into the students’ tests, and because a lot of it was just exam format. after every unit would ask like, ‘do you know that fact This year, Passarelli also had the kids to conjure events or not?’” McDonald said. to prepare for AP exam altera- that connected to the various “And that’s not really the kind tions for his AP U.S. History themes. of skills they want them to course. “You don’t want the stu- have.” “Euro changes [will be] dents to be uncomfortable McDonald recommended similar to APUSH [AP U.S. with the question itself,” that any teachers undergoing History] changes,” Passarelli Passarelli said. “If you get [the AP exam changes to consider said. “It’s the same idea that question] wrong I want it to attending national AP ses- we’re trying to get away from be because of knowledge, not sions. facts as much as trends; much ‘I don’t know what it’s ask- more social history, much ing or how to do that type of Thursday, May 21, 2015 the highlander 248.203.3803 4 News www.seaholmhighlander.wordpress.com WEST POINT Cont. from page 1 “As a freshman the only place you can be is ward to the camaraderie that comes with join- going to be in charge in the library or in your room studying and ing the military. of a platoon of any- lights out are at 11:30. Freshmen only get “I’m excited to meet a lot of new people,” where from 20-50 a couple of weekends a semester when they Nepa said. “I think the people are going to be people, where you’re can take leave.” really cool because everyone’s really excited responsible for their Hudak said she is aware of the challenges about being in the military and wants to be welfare and their of the “plebe” (freshman) year. there. I’m excited for the training and all the families’ welfare.” “The thing I’m most nervous about is the physical stuff.” Both Nepa and physical aspect [of basic training],” Hudak Possibly the biggest difference between a Hudak agreed that said. “They tell you to prepare mentally, regular college education and a West Point the biggest factor physically and emotionally. I think I have education is what happens when students in their choice of the mental and emotional down, and I don’t leave. West Point cadets commit to five years school was simply think I’ll be the last one physically, but it’s of active duty as an officer in the US Army af- the desire to join the still something I’m worried about.” ter graduation. Nepa said she wants to go into army. Nepa agreed. Though both girls have been military intelligence or go on to be a physician “It’s a great seriously involved in athletics throughout in the army. Hudak is also interested in mili- academic school and high school, they both noted the physical tary intelligence as well as the infantry. you get to serve your aspect of training as the most daunting. “When you graduate from college, the col- country,” Nepa said. “I think I’m most nervous just for doing lege says ‘see ya, wouldn’t wanna be ya,’ cause “I’m excited to be a All photos by Adrian Toshiro Jara pullups and pushups,” she said. “Anything now you have to go out and find a job,” Lynch part of the military.” “I chose West Point because I want ed the leadership training, the upper body strength I’m nervous about.” said. “When you graduate from the academy good school, and the opportunity to serve my country and be a part Both girls also said they are looking for- you’re going to be a second lieutenant. You’re of something big,” Nepa said. Thursday, May 21, 2015 the highlander 248.203.3803 5 www.seaholmhighlander. Opinion wordpress.com Listen to Luke: Culturally Unaware Or Don’t Monisha Gowda Right? name is one go. I admit I could be a better But what of black people? “Indian.” Luke Sperling News Editor Editor of Mobile Platforms [email protected] What of the lives of the people whose culture However, to the typical Caucasian Seaholm is so very often exploited to the point where it student, I am as exotic as this school’s diver- [email protected] Maame Boatemaa becomes undesirable to the masses. sity gets. The questions I receive on a daily Ok, you guys have listened Deputy Student Life Editor What of the social issues that are ever pres- basis speak for themselves. to me complain over the past [email protected] ent in their lives? ‘Monisha, do you speak Hinduism?’ is two years about video games, Do we so easily overlook all these and see just one example. I’ll confess, while it takes and I appreciate that. As America is a melting pot. Immigrants only that which we want to? strength to hold back the, ‘No, just Christian- thanks, this final column of make up this country—Europeans, Africans, Do we only see the color of the culture and ity’ comeback, I can’t blame Seaholm students mine will be a more happy, Asians— you name it, we have it. But at the unending laughter it accompanies? for their lack of cultural awareness. less vein-bulging one. Seaholm, cultural awareness has one national- This is an article on cultural awareness so Seaholm is a predominantly white school. As you may have figured ity. out by now, I am a fan of why do I speak so much of Black American There is no actual need for students to be- video games. If you haven’t, There are immigrants who left their homes culture and not of my own? come culturally aware. However, that doesn’t you might want to stop read- in search of greener pastures, those who were It’s quite simple. imply that it isn’t important for students to be ing here. This column isn’t for the clueless. forced out, and the children of both—neither In America, I am black. well informed globally. But why do I like video games so much, you are recognized at Seaholm. America does not care where my roots are It would be nice if girls in my grade stopped ask? Let’s dissect the best components of one My name is Maame Boatemaa and I am a embedded. asking me if I knew what henna was. Of of those doohickeys we call “a video game”. black immigrant from Ghana, West Africa. America does not care that I try my very best course I know what henna is. What I’m won- First off, they’re fun. Regardless of what At Seaholm, we learn how boats were board- to twist my tongue in a familiar accent so her dering is, ‘do you know what henna signifies?’ tastes you have (or how trash your tastes are), ed and weeks of sea-sickness were combatted children understand me clearly. Those girls know henna to be a temporary chances are that there’s a game out there that in hopes of reaching the Promised Land, but America does not care that clicking sounds herbal tattoo that can be applied onto the suits your needs. I already wrote a column very often we overlook the ones who paid with backing this claim up. Don’t ask me to repeat are only understood by Xosa people in South- skin. But, what they don’t realize is that henna myself. That’s rude. their lives to be transported. ern Africa. is used to adorn brides-to-be before marriage. Games also have a community aspect to We overlook the ones who lost it all so as to Seaholm does not care that “Africa jokes” Henna, in addition to bangles, and bindi are them. As is the case with any other interest, please the landowners of this great country. are not funny and that “Ebola jokes” are on all things that are considered to be accesso- groups of people have arisen who all like par- We very often disregard the fact that Africa par with “Cancer jokes.” ries in America, but in reality carry marital ticular games and play with each other. It’s a was left in shambles—exploited and dejected— Seaholm does not care that it truly is not significance. good bonding activity. so America could be built. funny. But what I’ve also realized is, based on my But video games have a unique property that Americans so very often embrace one side of Today, Seaholm will care. “Indian” looks students make many assump- most other media lacks: the sheer amount of the story of the founding of America, the side My name is Monisha Gowda, and I am tions. interaction with the game. When you read a which best suits their tastes and mood, while Indian-American. Notice the difference. I am I may be Indian-American, but that doesn’t book, you don’t change the plot. When you erasing the other side from memory. watch a movie, the movie never changes. Indian-American, not Indian. This distinction imply that I am in advanced math, or any However, when you play a game, it’s dif- Vanderbilt, Carnegie and of course, Rock- is important; it’s the difference between being good with computers. ferent every time based on what decisions efeller are celebrated as the great builders of born in America versus India. On the contrary, I suck at math; the subject you make and how you play. That’s what sets the nation while the likes of Jay Z, Oprah, and I am not as culturally aware as my parents. brings me to tears, and I’d be lying through video games apart from movies and books and Robert Johnson are cast to the wayside. I understand the South Indian language Kan- my teeth if I told you I had success with com- music. It’s gaming’s biggest spice. There are However, the culture of black people in nada, and India’s national language Hindi, but puters. My computer has crashed three times some games I’ve played countless times that I America is upheld in esteem, especially at can only relatively speak both. I watch Bol- total just writing for the Highlander. still go back to because I get a unique experi- Seaholm. lywood movies, and have a high tolerance and Don’t be oblivious. You have two eyes, but ence each time. By culture, I mean the “fun stuff”. love for eating spicy Indian food. don’t let those eyes deceive you into thinking Super Smash Bros is one of these games that It is so easy to love Black Culture, isn’t it? Yes, I have general knowledge on India, but I’m “Indian.” Take the time to understand dif- I never stop playing. I’m not the only one. The music, the food, the women, the clothes, There is an entire club devoted to the game not to the degree of a native Indian’s—my ferent people and cultures before speaking. series at Seaholm (Smash Club). the hairstyles, the language. parents. We are here to help you. Ask us questions. Even though this is an opinion piece, I What beauty! I can’t tell you which areas of India the caste Acknowledging your ignorance is the first step interviewed some nerds, er, members from What unimaginable beauty! system is still prevalent, and how to necessar- to curing Seaholm. Smash Club to get their opinion on the subject What entertainment! ily pronounce Vijayalakshmi Swaminathan’s and to prove that I’m not alone in my feverish opinions. Smash is a perfect example of why video games are fantastic. I’m not gonna make the argument that Smash is fun. Any heathen that disagrees with that isn’t worth wasting your breath on. Quick Quizzes with Adam Klepp “When I was first really getting into it like as a competitive aspect, I noticed that everyone In the past, I’ve been questioning you based on social 3. This state is the most recent to be added to the USA in the community was always really nice,” club owner Sam Tschirhart said. “So I just wanted media trends. It’s time to switch it up a bit. Let’s give in 1959. to try to replicate that here.” those who don’t have social media accounts a chance at A) Oklahoma Super Smash Bros is a prime example of the quizzes, too. This time, we will go with questions B) California how a particularly zesty game can foster a nice based on general knowledge. So lets face it, if you get community. C) Alaska Sophomore Jordan Frank attends Smash less than 70%, you probably think 9+10 is 21. Club. D) Hawaii “[The Club] gives me a chance to meet new people while doing something I enjoy,” Frank said. 4. Who said “Do you believe in miracles? YES!” after That’s really the essence of what makes 1. Who were the two journalists that broke the watergate the USA Men’s hockey team beat the heavily favoried Smash and other games great; they allow scandal? people to come together over a universal soviet team in the 1980 olympics? language. A) Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein A) Ernie Harwell Smash is (arguably) a fighting game. With B) Greg Moses and Theresa Thomas the large amount of people who attend the B) Bob Costas after school club, no two matches ever end C) Joseph Pulitzer and Sandy Elote C) Al Michaels up being the same. The game never gets stale D) Ted Koppel and Vince Daniels even if only due to the sheer amount of combi- D) Horace Griffith nations of players possible. Video games are such a nuanced medium. 2. Who is the President pictured on the Nickel? They currently are associated with being a 5. Which of the following presidents isn’t depicted on nerd, and I’m fine with being called a nerd (go A) Thomas Jefferson mount rushmore? ahead, call me one, you wimp), but the stigma B) Grover Cleveland doesn’t really make sense nowadays. Anyone A) John Adams can enjoy games. C) Bill Clinton B) George Washington This is my final column, as I already stated. D) Abraham Lincoln Maybe you don’t agree with my opinions, and C) Theodore Roosevelt that’s fine, but hey, at least I’m not Reed. D) Thomas Jefferson If you listen to Luke, you’ll keep on gaming. See ya. Organization is Key to Successful Summer compared to the rest of this article, but leave in a variety of activities. Planning to go up little bit better. Make a summer playlist or CD Claire Markley free time to go to the pool, ride your bike, get north, to concerts, to fairs, hiking, to music with your friends. Sharing music will allow Community Editor ice cream, or have bonfires with your friends. festivals, play sports, and to other events with you to create the ultimate summer playlist. [email protected] You can’t predict the weather a month in ad- your friends and family Coordinate schedules with your friends. Get vance, so when its a beautiful sunny the best make a huge difference. together and compare Every year when school gets out, people thing to do is call someone up and get outside. Use late spring to figure your work, athletic, and set very high expectations for summer. They By planning these Picking up a sport or playing for a team is to- out dates and weekends travel schedules. This say, “This summer is going to be the best one tally worth it when the weather is nice. Some when you and your way, planning events yet!” And every September when these expec- events ahead of of my favorite summer memories were from friends can go to these and scheduling when tations are not met, people are disappointed. spontaneous adventures with my friends and events. time, you know to go to the pool or I’m sure all of us can relate to this feeling. family. It is loads of fun to on a lake trip will be Despite being aware of this cycle, you still This year when September rolls around, look forward to dates your summer can’t easier. Having a regular want to make summer 2015 the best one yet, don’t be that disappointed person. Go out and that these events are time each week to get as do I. You do not want to lower your expec- make a fun summer happen! I’m excited to happening on. By plan- possibly be boring. brunch or play tennis tations so that they are “average” summer make summer 2015 the best one yet before my ning these events ahead with some friends is goals. Instead, you can make those dreams friends and I go to college and I hope you are of time, you know your also a good way to stay become a reality. But how? too. The key to having a fun-filled summer is summer can’t possibly in touch throughout the being organized. be boring. summer. Planning ahead is a great way to partake Good music will make everything you do a Lastly, leave time to chill. It is a little ironic Ernest W. Seaholm Highlander The Seaholm Highlander is the official student newspaper Editor in Chief OPINION editor of Seaholm High School. While school-sponsored, content The Highlander, Kelly Martinek Tessa Banks and production is student directed and not subject to prior 2436 West Lincoln review. Our aim is to provide an accurate report and a free Birmingham, MI 48009 editor in chief of web SPORTS Editor exchange of viewpoints in relation to interests and concerns Letters must not exceed 300 words and the Highlander McKenna Ross Theresa Ross that affect the Seaholm High School community. maintains the right to edit all letters for the sake of brevity. All letters must be attributed by name to be considered for NEWS editor Deputy SPORTS Editor Highlander Office: 248.203.3803 Room G107, Seaholm High publication. The final decision of whether the material is to be Monisha Gowda Adam Klepp School, Birmingham, MI published will be left up to the editorial board. Advertising: Advertising is constitutionally protected Deputy NEWS editor photography Opinion: The Highlander will publish an editorial, which expression. The Highlander may accept advertising. Conor Ryan Editor: Julia Wright will not be bylined and will represent the viewpoint of the Acceptance or rejection of advertising is within purview of Adrian Toshiro Jara majority of the staff. Students are free to express opinions the publication staff, which may accept any ads except those STUDENT LIFE Editor and guest editorials are welcomed. All such editorials and for products or services that are illegal for all students. Ads Charlotte Hoppen ADVISeR other features will be attributed to their authors. for political candidates and ballot issues may be accepted; Matthew Szalkowski Letters to the Editor: The Highlander welcomes all however the community is encouraged to solicit ads from all Deputy STUDENT LIFE Editor opposing viewpoints and encourages feedback from the sides. Maame Boatemaa Proud member of MIPA Seaholm community. We request all letters be sent to: Corrections: Accuracy is paramount, and the Highlander is The Michigan Interscholastic Press Association [email protected], delivered in person to room committed to covering all issues objectively, without bias, with community editor G107 or mailed to the following address: an acute attention to detail. Factual errors will be corrected Claire Markley sTAFF WRITERS for reader clarification in the following issue. If we have erred, Avery Campbell, John Dolan, Adrian Toshiro Jara, Brendan please let us know. Knight, Drake Kondrat, Caroline Owens, Kathleen Redebaugh, Julia Ross, Luke Sperling Thursday, May 21, 2015 the highlander 248.203.3803 6 Opinion www.seaholmhighlander.wordpress.com McKenna McRants: 4 Reasons Why Put Some Style Into Your Summer I Hate Buzzfeed & You Should Too McKenna Ross Maame Boatemaa Editor-in-Chief of Web other source. The author is Deputy Student Life Editor [email protected] basically making every single [email protected] It’s no secret punchline a reference to pop among my friends culture. Of course, that’s fine Are you prepared to wow everyone this summer? Are you ready to venture out of your comfort zone and step into the that I despise every once and a while. But world of the fashionably fit? Well, this article is for you! Four fashion forward students show us how to rock it this sum- Buzzfeed. They all the joke gets old really fast. mer from head to toe! Summer is a time for experimentation. It is a time to shy away from the regular leggings and jeans tease me for hat- Especially when you can pre- and try out some new looks. Whether you have a bonfire at a friend’s to burn all your old papers or a J.Cole concert to hear ing it so blindly, dict it 90 percent of the time. a “Tale of Two Citiez” or a Frida Kahlo art show at the DIA, the Highlander has an outfit to go with the event. but deep down I One thing I really don’t have reasons for understand is why they post my distaste. And today, I’m links to trending viral vid- finally going to share them eos, then after the embedded with you. video, they make GIFs of it. 1. It’s not amusing. What? I can just watch the Maybe this is personal video! I don’t need to see it Sophomore Sydney Wash- taste, but even the so-called again! Seriously. I don’t un- Freshman Rachel Hatton (be- ington lights up the room “entertaining” articles make derstand. low), popularly known as Riz, in her fabulous yellow shirt me cringe. The jokes are 4. It’s mindless. shows off her fashion sense and multi-colored skirt. With frequently poorly set up, com- I went on Buzzfeed to search in this catapulting dress from flat sandals and a matching mon internet jokes/memes for information to fuel my American Apparel, a pair of yellow head band to complete that lost their humor months hatred, and readers, it was white Converse shoes, a jean her look, Sydney is flawless. or even years ago. Seriously, I very easy to do. Many of the jacket and of course, some Wear this during the summer don’t think I’ve heard anyone front page articles are either purple lipstick to finish the and you will be looked at like say “Epic Fail” since 2011. lists, long questions, or about look. She is ready for parties, the sun shines out of your Occasionally, I’ll click on cute animals. The website meetings, movie nights and eyes. Enjoy your summer, a listicle (a list/article. Yes, is designed for you to waste even a concert! Have fun this Sydney! that’s what they’re really your time on, just obediently summer, Riz! called) with high hopes for clicking links to other useless it. Yet, every time my hopes articles until you realize you are dashed. They’re all based spent an hour on this site yet on really poor quality GIFs you can’t remember what you of celebrities, animals, or just learned. (Hint: you prob- babies saying or doing some- ably didn’t learn anything.) thing “relatable.” Readers The worst part about this are forced to scroll through is how Buzzfeed is trying to this collection of meaning- become a legitimate news less thoughts, hoping to read source, but no one takes it something mildly witty, only seriously. Be honest, do you to get to the end and find know anyone who actually that it ends like every other gets their national or global listicle: on a happy-go-lucky news from Buzzfeed? That’s Junior Jack Lawson (above) note. For example, the article Junior Emmett Kowalski because people go to it for looks spiffy in his buttoned “27 Times ‘Keeping Up With (above) is ready for sum- entertainment. A news source up shirt, dress pants and The Kardashians’ Described mer as he sports some khaki can’t be legitimate if one matching belt and shoes. He Your Sibling Struggles” is just shorts, a white tee shirt, and front page article is about the is absolutely ready for any a collection of nothing but a plaid button-down. His Baltimore riots and another is formal meeting he may have bashing your siblings, but clean shorts, contrasting his titled “25 Reminders of What this summer. With that smile low-and-behold, it ends with not so clean sneakers com- The World Was Like The Year to finish off his look, he will you loving your weird siblings plete his care free teenage Boba Fett Died.” stun anyone he approaches. anyway. Shocker. boy look as he is ready for Maybe I hate Buzzfeed’s Go you, Jack! 2. The Quizzes any bonfire which may come entertainment irrationally. I just took a quiz on how his way. You look great, Em- Maybe I should let other many spiders I ate in my mett. people enjoy the low-level sleep last night. comedy and feel-good stories. I feel like I don’t need to But with its rising popularity, justify this any further. I still hope that no one will 3. The GIFs take it seriously enough to Let’s face it: they’re a poor rely on. I refuse to count on excuse for replacing actual, a trend website for my news original humor with images, literacy, and neither should Photos by: Adrian Toshiro Jara and Cat Cavanaugh videos, or quotes from some you. B-Spot in Royal Oak Impresses Online Testing Changes Drake Kondrat form of testing seemed much Avery Campbell The restaurant opens on and avocado. salami with Lola Ketchup Staff Writer easier for me as it made my Staff Writer to a patio on Main Street in The service is quick and Lola fries and Bad A** vanilla [email protected] hands get some much needed [email protected] Royal Oak. The casual envi- polite- no funny business- and bean milkshake. The burger Five weeks rest from all the other written Celebrity Chef Michael Sy- ronment replicates the feeling with a computerized order- was slightly over medium and ago was a big tests. Also with all the differ- mon opened B-Spot Burgers of a favorite burger joint, but ing system they are sure to the fried egg was not runny surprise that ent tools that it offered me last November in Royal Oak. the food is so much more get your burger right. The enough for my taste. My Lola nobody ex- it provided multiple ways to Symon, originally from complex. food is served in baskets with fries, tossed in sea salt and pected to see. It help me take the test if I ever Cleveland, has rosemary, was the time for felt like I was getting stuck on opened 5 B-Spots acted as a ACT’s but there something. It even provided in Cleveland, sponge for was something me with many facts that I Columbus and all the fla- else, another could use in my answers and now 2 locations vors from form of testing. This sudden taught me about many things in Metro Detroit, my milk- change was quite a surprise to I didn’t even know existed. the first location shake to many of the students including Bottom line, this new online was in Rochester any excess myself. This test was called the testing was definitely worth it. Hills. Symon, who sauces. M-Step and it was an online test It was a weight off our shoul- is seen on Food The shake instead of a written one. ders after the multiple paged Network in shows was thick I spoke with the teacher in such as Iron Chef but still charge of my testing, Mrs. Bottom line, America and Food flavor- Hanson, and she told me the this new online Feuds, has de- ful with a testing change wasn’t because scribed his food to true va- of anything major. It was just a testing was the Detroit Free nilla bean change of the usual procedure Press as “meat- flavor. for something new and to see definitely worth centric”. The Compared how the students reacted. Well menu at B-spot is to the I’ll say this it was definitely a it. just that - meat. original change of pace. B-Spot offers B-spot the We met in the computer tests, the constant writing and gourmet burg- execution lab and got assigned our own erasing of answers of the old ers along with a is not on computers, usernames, and days of yore. The tools defi- variety of other point but passwords to get into the test- nitely helped many students sandwiches, as the flavors ing. The M-Step was separated in this form of testing without well as the selec- are still into different subjects, like the constant asking for help. tion of “Bad A** Photo By Avery Campbell standing before, but it also offered the This online testing was defi- The author’s custom burger, Lola fries, and a vanilla “Bad A** Milkshake” Shakes”. If meat strong. use of tools to help with taking nitely a success in my book isn’t your thing I would the test. and even if we still have ACT there are 3 salads available Michael Symon tries to butcher’s paper- simple and still highly recommend B-spot After going through both days written tests I’ll definitely be but vegetarians might as well bring burgers to a new level easy clean up. in Royal Oak and if you can of testing I can safely say that looking forward to the online steer clear of any Michael by offering unconventional I ordered a burger of my make the drive to Cleveland, this form of testing was very tests as well as the written Symon restaurants. burger combinations like pas- own creation -beef patty, fried to the original. it is very much a breath of fresh air. This ones. trami and coleslaw or chorizo egg, cheddar, cilantro and worthwhile. Man on the Street: What will you miss most about your grade?

“I loved doing activities like the musical “Teachers. Sophomore only teachers.” and I’ll miss some teachers and a lot of -Sophomore Noah Fletcher good friends but mostly just the musical.” -Junior Robert Brown

“Having underclassmen ask us for advice “I liked that it was a new school and that and just knowing my way around school it was a new experience and that I got to and just getting to know teachers a lot bet- make new friends.” ter and of course my friends.” -Freshman Morgan Shultis -Senior Elizabetta Markaj Thursday, May 21, 2015 the highlander 248.203.3803 www.seaholmhighlander.wordpress.com STUDENT LIFE 7 Finding Inspiration in Everyday Life: An Artist Spotlight on Maria Graham Charlotte Hoppen drawing and painting, but Seaholm Offers Moyer believes her role is “I hope that she continues in Student Life Editor loves to focus on portraits. Support annual the strongest when Graham art and I hope that she finds [email protected] “I’ve always liked doing talent show. Gra- feels this way. a place for art in her life after When she was in elementary people just because I think ham has also dis- school, Maria Graham made they’re easy,” Graham said. played her work at it her goal to illustrate all the “You see people wherever several shows in you go. It’s the community. kind of in- Before Graham nate. I like begins a project, doing a lot she takes photo- of faces.” graphs of what Graham she wants to cre- has taken ate. She believes several art that the piece classes in may want to go a and outside different way, but of Seaholm. she is open to the She is change. currently “I’m thinking work- about what I’ve ing in the seen in my life Advanced and how I want Placement to capture that,” Studio Art Illustrations courtesy of Maria Graham Graham said. class, where said. “Over the past couple of “Now, especially she works to years I’ve seen her skill de- this year I’m trying to focus create a collec- velop as well as her focus and on trying to be neat and mak- tion of cohe- interest in art.” ing sure the work is quality details in the faces of her fam- sive pieces. Graham recently received versus just getting my idea on ily that she drew. As a second “She definitely did a really a Silver Key in the Scholastic paper.” grader, she focused on the nice job in her work because Art and Writing Awards and Outside of Seaholm, Gra- almond shaped eyes, the color she was so serious,” Moyer a first place award from the ham is taking classes through of the pupils, and the small the Birmingham Bloom- bump of a nose on anyone she field Art Center, where she drew. spends time with profession- Thinking outside of the box al artists. After discussing was common for Graham. her art career and working According to junior Isabella with them, she finds that Norton, Graham has always creating art gives her a kind “Even on those days where college,” Graham said. “It’s stood out with her artwork. of comfort that nothing else she comes in and may not feel really hard to pick what to fo- “Ever since we were can. really inspired I keep pushing cus on when you go to college younger, she’s always had an “When you’re drawing, her,” Moyer said. and then everyone focuses on interest in art,” Norton said. you don’t have to think a lot In the future, Graham plans getting a job. I hope that she “Whenever we did crafts you about it, just that one move- on minoring in art during finds something that she loves could tell that hers were really ment of your hand,” Graham college. She doesn’t plan on to do that involves art.” good. She’s always had that said. “It’s like meditation for attending an art school, but As Graham continues to creative flair since we were me.” she wants to receive a liberal create art, she remembers little.” However, even though arts education incorporating coloring outside the lines as a Graham has used her atten- creating art can be a form aspects of an art career. child and remains focused on tion to detail in her art career of meditation, Graham still Moyer hopes that, although the attention to detail. over the past three years at becomes frustrated when a there are few job opportuni- Seaholm. She experiments piece isn’t moving the way ties with art, Graham can find with different mediums of she wants it to. something she loves to do. Junior Daniel Evans Nominated Top High School Writer in Michigan Tessa Banks in Germany, we would go considered writing one of his “I don’t try to be overly and I can always go back and future participants in the Opinion Editor over to the United States for a academic strengths, he said flowery,” Evans said. “Imag- make fine tunings.” NCTE Writing Competition, [email protected] month. I did it on the place we he isn’t sure if he wants to ery is obviously important, Evans said he relies on three he has three pieces of advice: Junior Daniel Evans would went - Hamilton, Ohio - and pursue it professionally. but you have to know when to words to make sure that his “Read a lot - I gained a lot rather read a fantasy novel it’s basically this run down, “I don’t really think [a use it.” pieces are the best that they of knowledge about writing than the New York Times, old industrial town. It used to career in writing] is the path While Evans may seem like can be: revise, revise, and from reading,” Evans said. but he would rather write be booming but now it’s just that I’ll choose, but I would every English teacher’s dream revise again. “Don’t be afraid to draw on nonfiction student, there is one thing “I liked how this year [in AP your personal experiences in than fiction, that teachers say to students Language and Composition] your writing, I think that’s given the that he disputes - “you can’t we were forced to revise our always appreciated by judges, opportunity write this essay all at once!” essays more than in previ- and revising is always impor- to craft his “I find that my work is the ous years,” Evans said. “Mr. tant. The piece I chose for my own works. best and most coherent when Nobis really understood that best (not the prompt given by “I like it is all done in one session,” many students like to write the competition) was origi- the way in Evans said. “So, it may take all in one burst and then edit, nally one page and I made it which fic- me four hours, but I am which I really liked.” into two pages.” tion trans- always more pleased with it, As for words of wisdom for ports you to another world,” Evans said. “But I like writing nonfiction pieces bet- 35032 ter. It’s hard to think of [a fictional Woodward topic] that hasn’t been done Birmingham, before. With nonfiction MI, 48009 issues, Photo by Julia Wright things are Evans and Nobis shake hands after the nomination. Evans was rewarded the constantly superior award from the National Council of Teachers of English. coming up to write about.” kind of desolate.” like something where writ- On February 13, Evans hit By mid-April, Evans learned ing is a part of it, whether send on his writing pieces from his English teacher, it’s writing reports or things to submit them to the NCTE Mitch Nobis, that his writing of that nature,” Evans said. (National Council of Teachers pieces had both been awarded “The simple reason being that (248) 644-4460 of English) Writing Competi- “superior” ratings, the highest I don’t trust myself to have a tion, a competition made for honor available in the compe- constant well of creativity to young academics. He was one tition. draw from. If you write too of three students at Seaholm Among his favorite authors much, sooner or later you from the junior class, includ- are George R.R. Martin, will get tired of it, and I don’t ing Kelly Teahan and Maclane whom he praises as “one of want that to be the case.” Paddock, nominated by the the best out there right now,” One of his favorite parts of English Department, to send due to his imagery and char- writing is the interaction he is in two pieces of writing to be acter development, and Neil able to have with the reader. evaluated by judges, who are Gaiman, a British author that “I just like the way in which members of the NCTE. wrote one of Evans’ favor- it is basically a conversation “One was about a memory ite books he has ever read, between my mind and the I was fond of, and the second “The Ocean at the End of the reader’s mind,” Evans said. prompt had to do with curat- Lane.” In regards to his style, Ev- ed images and basically it was David Brooks is also among ans said he would call it “laid asking if we could create a his favorite nonfiction authors back”, but he also noted that collection of curated images of because he, “can talk about it is tough to pinpoint because our life what would it be on?” deeper issues without sound- it is always evolving. He said Evans said. “Mine had to do ing preachy.” that, especially because he is with a summer vacation that I While he admires these so young, his style is never had in the past. When I lived writers, and has always stagnant. Thursday, May 21, 2015 the highlander 248.203.3803 8 Community www.seaholmhighlander.wordpress.com Seaholm Runs the GLR Summer Julia Ross country runners participating part of the Lakeshore Striders ners and female runners get Staff Writer in GLR will consist of Jackie running club. a percentage taken off their [email protected] Brandonisio, Kate Irwin, “It was inspired by a desire overall time. Employment: Gabby Kurschat, Caroline to foster friendships from The runners this year will be Three days and 100.3 miles Manning, Rachel McCardel, runners all over the U.S. and getting up close and personal of pure Michigan describes Kaleigh Nelson, Maclane a love of using the natural en- with Mother Nature. The By the Numbers the adventure ten runners Paddock, Lauren Umbarger, vironment and trails available course consists of hills, sand, Content and graphics by from Seaholm will experince Claire Markley. Values Emily Rooney, Leah Warren to us,” secretary of The Great mud, and rivers. Additionally, Reasons to work: this summer. and Wendy Wilkinson. Lakes Relay Committee Susan runners may encounter wild- based on 45 anonymous respondents. The Great Lakes Relay is a These girls will be camping Madden said. life such as a deer, elk, bear, race that has been challeng- and then running approxi- Cell phone reception is poor porcupine, and horses. ing runners since 1992. The mately ten miles each day. in the northern part of the “The best part of the GLR is For the money course runs through the sce- “I am most excited about Lower Peninsula so runners all the people you meet and nic upper half of Michigan’s newcomers getting to experi- use printed maps of their being out in the woods for Lower Peninsula. The race ence the relay and get to know route pinned to their shirt. three days,” Madden said. will begin July 17 in the Upper their teammates better,” team In past years the Seaholm I have myself run the GLR 1 Falls of Tahquamenon Falls captain Paddock said. girls cross country team has several times and just loved For the experience State Park and finish July 19 GLR is organized by a com- been one of the youngest to running on a dirt road in the 2 on Lake Michigan. percent of Seaholm high mittee of six people called The compete. Age and gender play woods with all the beauty of 76 To keep busy This year the team of Great Lakes Relay Commit- a factor into the timing of the the forest surrounding me.” schoolers have a sum- 3 Seaholm High School cross- tee. These members are also a race. Typically younger run- mer job 4 To make friends Top Summer Jobs: Nanny Lifeguard Sports Instructor Camp counselor

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Photo by Julia Ross 1 Other/Don’t want The Great Lakes Relay finish line is pictured above. The 100.3 mile race finishes on the coast of Lake Michigan. Don’t need the 3 money 4 a job A Summer of Concerts John Dolan Another concert that could really fun to see live.” Staff Writer possibly be the biggest of the For those looking for a dif- [email protected] summer is hip-hop artist J. ferent kind of show, many country concerts are coming With hundreds of artists and Cole, who comes to Detroit on his Forest Hills Drive Tour. to town this summer, with bands performing in Detroit performances from Lady this summer, including huge Fresh off his arguably most popular and critically ac- Antebellum, Toby Keith, Tim shows at Comerica Park and McGraw, and Jason Aldean more laid back gigs at DTE claimed album 2014 Forest Hills Drive. Cole has already among others. Energy Music Theatre, there “The concert I’m most are appealing concerts for begun his tour of a stagger- ing sixty-three cities over the excited for this summer is every taste of music coming definitely Tim McGraw,” to town. course of five months, per- forming in places that range sophomore Stephanie Sills Possibly the biggest concert said. “I loved his most recent of the summer comes toward from Wichita, Kansas, to Amsterdam. On July 25, the album and I’ve wanted to see the beginning when hip-hop him live for a long time.” superstar Drake comes to tour makes a stop in Detroit where J. Cole will have a Tim McGraw will come to town. Drake shook up the hip- town on August 2, where he hop world when he surpris- performance that many local hip-hop fans have been look- will perform at DTE Energy ingly released his Music Theatre. fourth studio album, Detroit will also see If You’re Reading a blast from the past This It’s Too Late, this summer, as one on February 12 to “The body of work [The of the most iconic favorable reviews bands of all time, The from both critics and Rolling Stones] have is in- Rolling Stones, will fans alike, with the perform at Comerica album also debuting credible. The Stones are a Park on July 8. at number one on the “A Rolling Stones Billboard 200. Due to band that everyone should concert is a his- the success of his new go and see at some point in toric event,” Seaholm album, Drake will go Band Director Tim on a short tour, per- their life, not just for what Cibor said. “Firstly, forming six shows in you’re not sure how twelve nights, titled they’ve done, but also for much longer these the Jungle Tour. guys are going to be “I think the big- how many artists they’ve performing. Second- gest concert of the ly, the body of work summer is Drake influenced.” they have is incred- for sure,” sopho- ible. The Stones are more Max Abrams - Band Director a band that everyone said. “He’s grown to should go and see at become one of the Tim Cibor some point in their best performers in life, not just for what the music industry, they’ve done, but also and he also has a for how many artists new album coming out later they’ve influenced.” this year, so I’m excited to ing forward to for a long time. “I’m excited for J. Cole this For more information on see if he’ll play any of his new concerts in the Detroit area songs.” summer,” sophomore Alex Shulman said. “I was im- this summer, visit the Palace Drake will perform at The of Auburn Hills website and Palace of Auburn Hills on pressed with his most recent album, and I think he’d be the DTE Energy Music The- May 27. atre website. Thursday, May 21, 2015 the highlander 248.203.3803 www.seaholmhighlander.wordpress.com In-Depth 9 One Maple: The Average Senior A Class of 2015 Survey

29 ACT 3.366 Unweighted 270.6 GPA** Twitter followers 332.7 Instagram followers 62% Senior Year (Favorite school year) 70% Senior Survivors (Favorite field day theme)

96.5 Total community service 4.8 hours over four years Extracurriculars per year

79% Own something from 26.6% Lululemon/North Face Going out-of-state for college*

Values based on averages of self-reported values from 76 anonymous senior respondents. Survey conducted by the Highlander in May 2015. *Value based on self-reported colleges from Highlander College Map. Content and graphics by McKenna Ross, **Value from Seaholm Registrar. Kelly Martinek, and Claire Markley Day, Month 00, YEAR the highlander 248.203.3803 P SECTION www.seaholmhighlander.com 10 HIGHLANDER

MICHIGAN Albion College: Emily Benderoff Madison Skornicka Phillip Manning Nicole Benson Luke Sperling Connor Moss Victoria Bernstein Ted Stacy Erin Blackwell Renée Stafford Alma College: Emily Blair Chrystyna Strumbos Jenny Fisher Stacia Bokos Stephen Sutherland Ben Slavin Gideon Bush Adriana Tatuch Gina Caccamo Jill Taylor Baker College: Michael Calvert Dakota Tuomi Kris Williams Jimmy Comer Maddie Varlese Michelle Confer Jack Vercnocke College for Creative Studies: James Cook McKinlay Vercnocke Laine Boitos Mary Montgomery Patty Costello Claire Wahl Mitch Boorstein ALABAMA Armelle Taylor Alex Cross Joseph Wan Amanda Burcroff University of Alabama: Mitch Cin Tom Currie Philip Wandyez Lucy Wilson Central Michigan University: Andrew Delong Caroline Weber Katie Corbett Katie Halmhuber Claire Denison Katie Wells Sam Coury Matt Maloney Christina Dennis Laura Whalen Rachel Fenberg Dillon Sanders Brooks Dixon Ben Whitelaw Cate Goldman ARIZONA Cole Dolan Lowell Wolfe Alex Hackert University of Arizona Eastern Michigan University: Bryana Dorfman Maddie Zohoury Ian Hoeck Max Watzman Bria White Ashley Fernandez McKenzie Hyde Korin Foss Michigan Technological Ryan Krause Grand Valley State University: Max Frank University: Alex Krivan CALIFORNIA Max Abowd Maddie George Max Campbell Liz Lobaza University of California- Daniel Ames Rocko Gibout Hunter Osgood Kelly Martinek Los Angeles: Joe Bourgeois Kylie Gilling Deitrick Wilson Jack Moore Emily Abbott Max Brown Tommy Glazier Megan Mulhinch Colin Bull Noah Goldberg Northern Michigan University: Daniel Nathan Meghan Cleveland Emmett Green Katie Waterloo Kate Owens COLORADO Noah Correll Jason Hakim Elizabeth Paver Katie Reider University of Colorado-Boulder: Joe Felice Johnathan Harrison Northwood University: Ian Gaal Madison Harbort Bella Henry Tom Dunigan Ben Roskiewicz Emma Hegel Cece Hermes Corey Ross Theresa Ross Freddy Hewitt Allison Hyman Jason Runco Celia Hoag Jacob Kalt Oakland Community College: Mary Sheffieck FLORIDA Liam Martin Jacquelyn Kaminski Isaac Abbo Tommy Sheppard Florida State University: Patrick O’Brien Perry Kaplan Ethan Andrews Meredith Sherbin Justin Bryant Austin Paritee Aidan Kaspari Nina Bournias Harrison Shiels Georgie Seago Jack Kelly Devin Brophy Alexander Sinanaj Nova Southeastern University: Gabrielle Seguin Levi La Bruzzy Beau Credeur Zach Strong Kelsey Field Andrea Tousignant Mike LaFave Ben Dady Katie Wallace Cooper Woodruff Emma Lietz Robert Kaleth Greg Willett University of Florida: Neil Lloyd Logan Katz Rachel Wilson Ashley Sawchuk Hillsdale College: Trevor Lloyd Renee LaFay Shelby Wilson Erik Halvorson Mitch Loeffler Nathan Redwine Emrick Mareski Michael Saadajtoo University of Michigan- GEORGIA Hope College: Elizabetta Markaj Isabella Swieciki Dearborn: Spelman College: Maya Smith Chris Matheson Alana Zuhlke Magnolia Landman Aria Williams Mimi Stall Jake McElroy Kara McInerny Oakland University: Wayne State University: Georgia Southern: Kalamazoo College: Sydney McKay Jimmy Bayagich Sarah Bloom Mykala Arnold Will Sargent Rachel Meso Justin Cheung Oskar Dauksts Lily Talmers Colby Miner Mitch DeGeeter Kevin Dorias Georgia Institute of Technology: Elias Tolbert Megan Modras Austin Farrington Marisel Farias Kohsuke Tashiro Miles Moon Nicole Floyd-Stancil Alex Florias Kendall College: Max Mulattieri Suzanna Grindem Andrew Harnadek Savannah College of Art and De- Emma Sandler Delaney O’ Brien Dorjan Hymeti Sara Keebler sign: AJ Parsons Heather McClendon Sarah McCormick Maddie O’Connor Lawrence Techonological Uni- Jack Payne Marino Merlini Laura Nagley Lauren Vermillion versity: Catherine Perry David Sharick Leah Stanisz Steven Graczyk AJ Pivetta Hannah Sheehan Sofia Tsuker Alexandros Tsitlakidis Manny Rodrigues Olivia Steele Paulina Witt ILLINOIS Julia Ross Columbia College Chicago: Western Michigan University: Michigan Institute of Aviation McKenna Ross Schoolcraft College: Quinn Foussianes and Technology: Nick Ross Hayley Abney Joao Carvalho Megan Downey Matt Cook Emma Schuele DePaul University: Scott Sills University of Michigan: Gabrielle Dulberg Michigan State University: Dean Simonelli Kendall Beier Tom LaFay Sean McBride Jimmy Aldrich Andrew Skicki Kendra Berry Amanda Najor Jolie Mills HIGHLANDER 11

Griffin Neel MASSACHUSETTS Anna Tripp Mount Holyoke College: Nicole Andrews Notre Dame College: Barry Connelly WEST VIRGINIA Northeastern University: West Virginia University: Sofia Capito Ohio State University: Paige Zywick Chris Gagnon Loyola University Chicago: MISSOURI Jamie Golden WISCONSIN Alex Crump Washington University in St. University of Wisconsin- Julia Demko The College of Wooster: Louis: Avery Campbell Madison: Carolyn Fogleman Andrew Fischer Emily Weiss Patrick Mayhew Charlie Guise Sarah Maynard University of Cincinnati: Austin Roth Jessica Humphrey CANADA Justin Rothschild NEW JERSEY University of Dayton: Queen’s University: Seton Hall University: Franny Schulte Olivia Neilson Northwestern University Jamie Greene Mark Flamand Daria Lenderman Xavier University: Mathieu Flamand School of the Art Institute of NEW YORK Enrique Hernandez Chicago: New York University: COLOMBIA Lindsey Chau Maame Boatemaa PENNSYLVANIA Cali (Teaching English): Allie Hirst Ethan Susser Wheaton College: University of Pennsylvania: Olivia Ruiz Connor Perry West Point (USMA): Lauren Hudak GERMANY INDIANA Natalie Nepa SOUTH CAROLINA Humboldt Universitat zu Berlin: Charleston Southern Rupert Schuler DePauw University: Marymount Manhattan College: Spencer Miller University: Megan Jones Madison Martin JAPAN Indiana University: Keio University: Evan Burke University of South Carolina: NORTH CAROLINA Becca Wegner Taihei Kobori Jake Rotger Duke University: Carly Wade Purdue University: TENNESSEE SWITZERLAND Julia Johnson North Carolina State University: Webster University: Jennifer Shadoian Belmont University: Piper Bernard Ross Vinuya Joshua Richardson Saint Mary’s College: University of North Carolina at Savannah Wiseman Vanderbilt University: Wilmington: Nicolette Granata UNITED KINGDOM Victoria Voronovich Manchester University: University of Notre Dame: Adrian Toshiro Jara Rachel Dadamio Jack Russell VIRGINIA OHIO Washington and Lee University: Reporting and Design: Bowling Green State University: Heather Lee GAP YEAR Theresa Bowman Seo Hee Hwang Kelly Martinek IOWA Nathan Lang Iowa State University: Editor-in-Chief Denison University: Nate Sturley [email protected] Michael Trease WASHINGTON DC Maddy Cormier Georgetown University: Alessandra Haag McKenna Ross Audrey Belf Editor-in-Chief of Web Natalie Utley MILITARY [email protected] KENTUCKY Miami University: Chris Saadajtoo University of Kentucky: Janey Burgher Maame Boatemaa Cameron Baller Claire Markley Deputy Student Life Editor [email protected] Day, Month 00, YEAR the highlander 248.203.3803 www.seaholmhighlander.com SECTION Thursday, may 21, 2015 the highlander 248.203.3803 12 class of 2015 www.seaholmhighlander.wordpress.com

Kelly Martinek McKenna Ross University of Michigan Michigan State University Editor-in-Chief Editor-in-Chief of Web College major: Undecided College major: Journalism and Political Science What will you miss most What will you miss most about the Highlander? about the Highlander? Trips to MIPA, inside jokes, late nights, being a dictator. Production nights, lots of food, placeholder headlines, and G107 and a half. Future journalism plans? Future journalism plans? I’d like to work on the Michigan Daily next year. I’m working at the Detroit Free Press this summer, and I’m hoping to work at the State News next year.

Theresa Ross Claire Markley Maame Boatemaa University of Michigan Miami University of Ohio New York University Sports Editor Community Editor Deputy Student Life Editor College major: Political Science and College major: Marketing, Business College major: I’m going to be creating a con- Communications Studies What will you miss most centration of all my interests. What will you miss most about the Highlander? What will you miss most about the Highlander? The friendships I’ve made and seeing the people about the Highlander? The experience I’ve had in becoming a better writ- in class everyday, but I know we’ll stay in touch in The community that we created around ourselves er, the individual attention I get from my friends in the next few years. and the determination to create a spectacular the class, and the people who are in the paper. Future journalism plans? paper. Future journalism plans? I hope to work on my school magazine, do intern- Future journalism plans? I’d like to do something with communications, but ships over the summers, and work at a fashion I plan on joining the newspaper group at New probably something more political relations asso- magazine one day. York University, if they take me, which they will. ciated.

Luke Sperling Victoria Bernstein Avery Campbell Michigan State University Michigan State University College of Wooster College major: Computer College major: Packaging College major:Art History and Science What are you most looking Museum Curating What are you most looking forward to? What are you most looking forward to? Trying new things and meeting forward to? Meeting new people. new people. To start a new phase of my life.

Emma Lietz Meghan Cleveland Emily Abbott Michigan State University Grand Valley State University University of California, Los Angeles College major: Theatre and College major: Elementary College major: English Nursing Education What are you most looking What are you most looking What are you most looking forward to? forward to? forward to? Meeting new people and learning Meeting new people and living in Being on my own and being how to surf. East Lansing. independent. thursday, may 21, 2015 the highlander 248.203.3803 www.seaholmhighlander.wordpress.com class of 2015 13 Passing the Torch The Class of 2015 describes their final year at Seaholm...

“Senior year provided the freedom to discover what I wanted to be. It was definitely the best “I wouldn’t have changed year of high school and one I won’t forget.” a thing.” -Jake McElroy -Spencer Miller “They tell you to ‘yolo “It was really stress- senior year’ and no ful at the beginning, one really knows what but after all the col- it means until you get lege process was there. It’s quite the over it became a lot fun experience just of fun! Senior year is being a senior and a a time for the entire little heartbreaking grade to bond and when you realize that have fun together people you thought before we head sepa- were in your corner rate ways this com- really aren’t. You just ing fall.” -Kendra gotta keep the mind- Berry set that everything is starting over and “You know why I’m you’ll get to totally here.” -Jason Runco reinvent yourself with a new, much bigger “I’m just here so I don’t pond full of new fish!” get fined.” -Patrick -Lucy Wilson O’Brien

“Senior year was not what "I wouldn't trade the last four I expected...in a really good years and the memories I've way.” -Cate Goldman “Bittersweet.” -Emily made for anything in the world." Blair -Kara McInerney

“One team one dream.” “Senior year goes by super fast. It was “A fun filled adventure full -Mitch Loeffler a year of lasts, but instead of being of heartache and happiness, sad, it was more celebratory than any- complete with friends to last a thing - celebrations, accomplishments, lifetime.” -Freddy Hewitt Reporting and Design By: and having lots of fun.” -Emma Lietz Julia Wright Thursday, may 21, 2015 The Highlander 248.203.3803 14 sports www.seaholmhighlander.wordpress.com Committing to Their Future, Together 4x800 Qualifies Charlotte Hoppen gether makes you really close they’re a good match.” volleyball. a lot of seniors,” Crump said. Theresa Ross Student Life Editor and you have the same goal,” Although both girls are As Carey discussed the Sports Editor Senior Kohsuke Tashiro [email protected] McLeod said.“It just makes hardly apart on the court, details of her scholarship, [email protected] said, the team strategy has After playing volleyball you closer all together.” they will be going their McLeod scheduled campus The men’s track team has been focused on the top run- together since the seventh According to Lippert, when separate ways in college. They visits with colleges across had a season of rebuilding ners. grade, juniors Kate Carey and Carey and McLeod first start- scheduled individual visits to the east coast. ending with a ninth place “The strategy that Coach Lauren McLeod have already ed playing together, they were campuses and worked on talk- McLeod had contacted The finish at Regionals this past Hamway used was to place committed to play vol- University of Pennsylva- Saturday. our top runners in events he leyball in college. Carey nia coaches and sched- “It’s not too shabby for a knew they’d score more points has committed to play uled a visit for spring group of kids that lost so in and to make sure they for Western Michigan break. While on break, many seniors,” senior Alex wouldn’t be tired for their University, and McLeod she committed to play Crump said. own races,” Tashiro said. for the University of for the university due to The meet was highlighted With the loss of leadership Pennsylvania. the academic rigor and by the 4 x 800 relay team of the team has continued to They began playing volleyball level. Luke Wallace, Jamie Golden, stay close. volleyball at Seaholm as “When I went to visit Joey Russell, and Alex Sk- “Everyone gets along and freshmen on the junior I could see myself going ender. The team won the relay you feel as if its one big family varsity team. As sopho- to classes and living that with a time of 8.13 and will you can rely on,” Miller said. mores, they joined the life,” McLeod said. be heading to states in three “Anyone can run and the team varsity team, where they Lippert believes that weeks. is so diverse.” developed a friendship both girls have decided “It was really cool,” Golden The team placed third at with the varsity head to play college volleyball said. “We were able to work leagues this year, and has lost coach Heather Lippert. on their own. She said hard together to make it.” most of their dual meets, ac- According to Lippert, that they have worked Though the 4 x 800 relay cording to Golden. both girls have become hard in order to assure is the only members of the “We haven’t lost a dual meet prominent leaders on that playing in the future team that qualified for states, in two years so were look- the team, and she is is a possibility. Crump said others improved ing to regrow the program,” positive that they will Both Carey and as well. Crump said. carry these leadership McLeod are excited to “I won my heat of the 400 According to junior Brian skills to their college play for their future meters and ran a personal Colton, though the team is teams in the future. teams and bond with the record of 52.63,” Crump said. doing well on the track, the “This past year I think new coaches and team- The team is led by captains throwers are struggling with they have really stepped mates. However, they Crump, Russell, Jack Halpin, their youth. up and developed vow that although they Dalton Mink, Patrick O’Brien, “They aren’t doing hor- into good leaders and will be separated, they Steven Graczyk, and Spencer rible, but they don’t have the they are continuing to will stay close friends. Miller. experience that other schools become better leaders,” “It’s going to be weird “I lead the team by ruling have,” Colton said. Lippert said.“This year not seeing her everyday with an iron fist and enforcing With the season over for we’re really going to but I don’t think were hard work,” Crump said. many, the focus is now on look for that leadership going to just stop being states and the relay team of from them.” friends because we’ll still The season has been full of Photo Courtesy Of Lauren McLeod Wallace, Golden, Russell, and Carey and McLeod see each other,” McLeod ups and downs, according to Kate Carey (left) and Lauren McLeod (right) pose for a photo together. Golden. Skender. first met when they said. Additional reporting by tried out for the Derby The two have played volleyball together since seventh grade. McLeod Lippert is positive that “We are kind of rebuilding will continue at the University of Pennsylvania, and Carey will continue after last year because we lost Kathleen Redebaugh Middle School volley- they will continue to ball team in the seventh at Western Michigan University. have success as individu- grade. als and volleyball players “We were the same position both very quiet. Even though ing to coaches during their off in the future. She hopes that in seventh grade so we kind of they both had key roles on season. they stick with the sport fought over it,” Carey said. the team, being younger than Carey is amazed at the throughout the tough times However, after spending so everyone else created a level dedication of the coaches at and that they make long- much time together play- of intimidation. Western Michigan University. lasting memories. ing for Seaholm and their Lippert has seen Carey She said that they believe “My goal for them would club team, their competitive and McLeod grow together she is not only a good fit for be for them to just be happy relationship blossomed into over the past three years at the program, but also a key individuals and doing what- a friendship. According to Seaholm. She thinks that they player. ever it is that they want to McLeod, weekends spent at each bring out the best in “I could just picture my- do,” Lippert said. “I think it 24 hour-long tournaments each other and now look to- self there when I first went,” would be great for both of and four-hour practices wards one another for advice Carey said. them to be coaches, if that’s Photo Courtesy Of Jamie Golden brought the girls closer to- on their playing. Carey has received a full ride something that they would From left to right, Luke Wallace, Jamie Golden, Alex Skender, gether. “They’re pretty inseparable,” scholarship from Western and Joey Russell pose at Regionals on Saturday. both like to do.” “Spending that time to- Lippert said. “I just think that Michigan University to play Thursday, May 21, 2015 the highlander 248.203.3803 www.seaholmhighlander.wordpress.com Sports 15 Moscowitz Looks Toward Tennis Heads to States Caroline Owens to keep up this state-driven Staff Writer mentality. The girls refuse to [email protected] dwell on mistakes, and help Olympic Trials This Summer The members of the their teammates do the same. Adam Klepp altogether, but owner of the it’s the first step in Olympic take a lot of hard work and a Seaholm Women’s tennis “After I make a mistake, Deputy Sports Editor MJC and his current coach, qualifying. According to one lot can still happen. team were ecstatic to win I can turn around to my [email protected] Jim Morrow, told him to try a of Moscowitz’s coaches, Scott “When Coby is shooting in a a team state title last year, teammate, they can make me Coby Moscowitz was nine recurve bow. Moscowitz loved Cornell, if team USA secures competition, he is very quiet and achieving a back to back laugh, and I can forget about years old when he ap- the recurve, and and to himself,” team- state championship win it instantly,” Fenberg said. proached his dad and asked continued on his mate Brandy Keese is their goal for the 2015 And although the athletes him a simple question. archery path. said. spring season. try to stay away from focusing “Dad, will you teach me how “In 2008 or Keese said she and “This team has the poten- too much on their record, it to shoot guns?” 2009, we joined Moscowitz’s other tial to win states,” senior has been very successful thus His father, Carey Moscow- the Oakland teammates can tell captain Rachel Fenberg far. The girls have only lost a itz, denied this request, but Sportsman’s when Moscowitz said. “Nothing is out of the single overall match, and they told Coby that he could try Club,” said Mr. is feeling good and question.” have managed to beat many archery. Moscowitz.“He shooting well because Regionals were held at teams that they hadn’t beaten Today, Moscowitz is a shot in his first he will begin to crack Seaholm, Groves, and Mar- in the past. candidate to make the USA outdoor nation- jokes. ian Thursday, May 14. The “We have a strong team,” archery team for the 2016 al’s tournament “That’s when we team tied with Marian for Boitos said. “And we’re ready summer Olympics in Rio de in Pennsylvania know he is comfort- first place. to win states.” Janeiro, Brazil. Coby recently in 2009, and it able with his shoot- Individually, Sophie Dixon Coached by Scott Ran- placed seventh at an archery rolled on from ing,” Keese said. at two singles, Lisa Johnston some and assistant coach tournament in Las Vegas, but there.” Not only is Moscow- at 3 singles, Caity Buechner Paul Young, the maple tennis came in first out of the United Coby shoots itz a talented archer, and Meghan Flynn at two players have enjoyed win- States archers. in the 70 meter but is a great team- doubles, and Sam Lareau- ning the state title two out of As a novice archer, Coby outdoor event, at mate as well. and Emily McDermott at the past three seasons. The and his dad would go to the a target that has “Coby is great at three doubles won at region- team is now held to a higher MJC, an archery shop, and a 122 cm face. keeping you calm, and als. Fenberg said everyone standard, and a state win is shoot using a compound Essentially, Mos- Photo Courtesy Of Coby Moscowitz he is willing to stop else was a finalist in their expected again. bow. There are two types a cowitz is shooting Moscowitz competes during an archery tournament. what he is doing at any flight. “I expect good results at bow that an archer can shoot an arrow from 75 Moscowitz is hoping to qualify for the 2016 Olympics. time to help you out,” With regionals behind the states, because we have a with, the compound and the feet away trying teammate Courtney team they are now looking strong, well trained team this recurve. to hit the center of a target all of their spots, then the Heller said.“He helps me set According to Mr. Moscow- that has about four feet in qualification for the Olympics up my bow and helps me with itz, the compound bow is surface area. The 70 meter will begin. my form. Coby is always there much more mechanical. Coby event is used at the Olympic Forty archers, twenty men, for you when you need him.” compares it to a pitching Games, World Cup, and the and twenty women, compete For Moscowitz, it isn’t all machine in baseball. You tell World Championships events for four spots within their about the sport of archery. It’s it what to do, and it does it. “Before I can even individu- respective genders. Through about all of the opportunities The recurve is more difficult. ally qualify for the Olympics, many competitions, a top 16 it gives him. Moscowitz enjoys There’s more possibility for Team USA needs to secure is rounded out, then those the people he gets to meet. error, and it’s the only bow spots in the summer games,” archers compete against each “I like traveling to tourna- that the Olympics allow for Moscowitz said. other for Team USA’s spots in ments and visiting new places their archery competitions. There’s an Olympic tryout the Olympic Games. while I’m there,” Moscowitz Coby hated the compound for all countries coming up Moscowitz said it’s likely he said. bow. In fact, he came very in Dublin this summer, and will make the team, but it will close to quitting archery BU Lacrosse Headed to Playoffs Conor Ryan also led Birmingham United throughout the game no mat- ed hoped he would when they Deputy News Editor to two impressive victories. ter what the score is,” junior hired him; he has the team Photo Courtesy Of Rachel Fenberg [email protected] The first was against Troy attack Charlie Schiefer said. off to a great start, as they The Seaholm varsity tennis team smiles with their trophy after The Birmingham United High School in an overtime While there have been many continue to want to replicate tying for first place with Marian at Regionals last Thursday. boy’s lacrosse team is eyeing thriller, Troy High who just early successes just like any their early season success a deep run into the playoffs as last year eliminated Birming- team, Birmingham United has during the second half of the towards states, which takes their season winds down. ham United from the playoffs. had their setbacks including season, Schiefer said. year,” head coach Scott Ran- So far this spring, coach place May 29-30 in Kalama- some said. “It was a big win for us be- a tough loss 9-7 against the “I’m excited about Coach zoo. Peter Hoffman has Hoffman’s new per- One of the team’s great- led Seaholm to a “I’m really excited for est assets is the depth of the spectives and ideas the state tournament this 11-4 record. After that he brings to the team. MHSAA Regulations a 11-10 win against year,” Fenberg said. “It’s state that each team has a table that will hope- exceptionally close between Clarkston Monday fully result in success- one, two, three, and four night the team a few team and a single singles player, as well as mul- es as a team,” captain match may decide the whole was named OAA Emmet Green said tiple doubles teams that make Division champi- season.” up one varsity tennis squad. earlier in the year. Fenberg and senior co- ons. With new success The Seaholm advantage lies in The season captain Laine Boitos both the fact that even their lowest found in the early speak animatedly about the started earlier this going of Birmingham ranked pair stands a fighting fall when the Bir- expected outcome of states chance against any opposing United’s season, they this year and how they mingham United now look to uphold school. lacrosse program hope to perform. Having “We’ll put up a fight all the their recent history. a goal constantly ahead of hired Hoffman Last year, Birming- way from one singles to six from Pittsburgh, them helps the team to stay doubles,” Fenberg said. ham United finished focused and diligent in their Pennsylvania. Bir- their second half of The Seaholm team is a force mingham United practices. to be reckoned with, and the season winning It also helps to keep the made the hire in five of their last six other teams are taking notice. the wake of Bur- team from getting down on Fenberg even recalls opposing Photo Courtesy of Aidan Kaspari games. themselves when a match ton Engel stepping The Birmingham United Lacrosse team smiles after their win against So far the maples are coaches expressing that they down. Engel coached Clarkston Monday night. The team begins their playoff run Thursday. doesn’t go as planned. are impressed with the depth on pace to have one “We try not to focus on our Birmingham United of their best seasons of the Seaholm lineup. lacrosse for 3 years. record because that’s not Another strength lies in the cause we’ve wanted payback University of Detroit Jesuit in recent memory, and are what decides the season; the “The season has been going since last year,” Kaspari said. High School. looking to gain a strong berth passionate and skilled coach- really good,” captain Aidan state finals are,” Boitos said. ing staff that motivates the The second came against “We’ve had some tough in this year’s playoff, and are Her co-captain agreed. Kaspari said. “We’re playing Thomas Worthington High losses, but we’ve bounced looking to advance to the girls daily. The entire team good as a team.” “Every match is just an appreciates their coaches and School from Ohio. back… we all know we need later rounds, Kaspari said. opportunity to practice for The team has their first “The game went through to not play down to low level “We’re going to have a the work they do. playoff game Thursday, May states. If we lose, we just “Ransome makes us work a lot of ups and downs and competition,” junior Jackson tough test against Bloomfield have to learn from our mis- 21, against Bloomfield Hills showed that [Birmingham McElhenny said. then Utica Eisenhower,” Kas- hard, and is always prepar- High School. takes,” Fenberg said. ing us for the state match,” United] is mentally tough Hoffman so far has brought pari said. “Our overall goal is The sense of camarade- In addition Hoffman has enough to stay focused the change Birmingham Unit- to win states.” sophomore Lisa Johnston rie on the team also helps said. Seaholm Students Score on Birmingham Buccaneers Theresa Ross The Buccaneers have quali- Kowalski said. “Then you can The Buccaneers won their dence issues as a team and more than our backs because Sports Editor fied for the playoffs every year kick it from the angle that you first game of the season lost two games,” Schulz said. our forwards are more experi- [email protected] since their founding according put the ball down at for two against Dextor, a team they Over the first weekend of ence,” Payne said. The Birmingham Bucca- to Kowalski. points.” had been looking to beat for May the team competed in According to Kowalski, gain- neers rugby team finished a The team was established The team practices on the years. Elkhart, Indiana for the Mid- ing a fan base had been a lofty run in the playoffs on Sat- in early 2003 by three former fields of elementary schools “We were so happy to beat west Rugby Championship. goal for the year. urday with losses against Detroit Tradesmens: Brad and their home field is Derby Dexter and finally cross that The team finished in fourth “I think that if it was a Rockwell and Grand Rapids Warner, Chris Steggal, and place of the championship school sport it would definite- Catholic Central with a 2-2 Jim Clawson. bracket. ly be more popular,” Kowalski regular season record. “I don’t remember how they The team won their first said. “I also think it doesn’t “Rockwell was a beatable set up the team, but I guess game against Marian, in St. have a large fan base because team,” junior Emmett Kow- they just wanted a club and Louis, and then proceeded to people don’t understand it, alski said. “Our defense did it’s been going on ever since,” lose against defending title- its not your typical American well, we just struggled offen- Kowalski said. holder Cathedral and then sport that you watch on tv.” sively.” With no association to Brunswick. Seaholm teacher Patrick Kowalski said the season Seaholm, many players come Senior captains Payne and Hoover agreed after watch- ended along with the playoff from Seaholm, Groves, Inter- Felice focus on ball move- ing their game against Grand run. national Academy, Lake Orion ment and practicing to Blanc. “We came out with a lot of and Clarkston. improve the team. “I liked seeing my students goals and accomplished as Kowalski said the game is “We try and practice as play, but I still don’t really many as we could,” Kowalski played with eight forwards, much as we can,” Payne said. know the rules,” Hoover said. said. “Our team bonded a lot seven backs, and a scrum- “When we don’t have team “I feel as if it’s a cross between more this year than teams half. The forwards tackle as practices me and Joe just try wrestling, soccer, and foot- have in the past.” much as they can with little to hold player practices.” ball.” The team qualified for the running the ball theoretically, Most of the game play With the lack of a fan base playoffs only last Thursday while the backs get the ball Photo Courtesy Of Jack Payne focuses on trying to crash, or Seaholm association, the night against Grand Blanc. out, pass, and make all of the The Birmingham Buccaneer’s pose for a team picture. The get the ball out, and run in as Birmingham Buccaners fin- “The first half they scored long plays. The scrum-half is team finished their season with a 2-2 regualar season record. hard as possible, according to ished their run in the playoffs. and everyone was down and the link between the forwards Kowalski. The team also has “Honestly I love playing thought we were gonna lose, and backs, and passes during middle school. off,” Kowlaski said, plays like the skip or switch, rugby,” Schulz said. “I think but at half our coach got us a ruck. Senior Jack Payne said their The next two games came in which a player is skipped that everyone deserves the pumped up and Joe Felice “If you score its kind of like goal this year was to win the as losses to Dearborn and and the ball is passed to the chance to play this amazing went up and scored which got a touchdown except you actu- state championship and with Troy respectively, both attrib- next guy or a player cuts in sport.” everyone back on track to win ally have to put the ball in the their 2-2 record the team was uted to mistakes by Kowalski. and basses from behind the the game,” junior Nick Nchulz end zone and once you touch looking for more commitment “We won our first game back. said. it down that’s five points,” in order to make that happen. then struggled with confi- “We work our forwards Wednesday, May 21, 2015 the highlander 248.203.3803 16 HIGHLANDER www.seaholmhighlander.wordpress.com Maples Moving on Audrey Belf Austin Paritee Track and Cross Country, Georgetown University Football, Grand Valley State University “Very few people get the opportunity to play football at Audrey Belf committed to Georgetown in the fall, and is the next level, and I plan on taking full advantage of that,” excited for taking her running to the next level and trying Austin Paritee said. He will be bringing his football talents to new and longer events. She chose Georgetown because it was Allendale, Michigan at Grand Valley State University. Pari- the all around perfect fit for her. “When I arrive on George- tee’s priority is to get an education, but he hopes to establish town’s campus I become energized and happy,” Belf said. a name for himself in GVSU’s football program. Paritee feels Her favorite Seaholm memories have been two state team that the coaching staff is thrilled with the skills that Paritee titles and an individual title this past year. Her goal for col- brings to the table. Paritee is on board with the plan the lege is to become an All American as a freshman, win at least coaches have in place for him and the program. one NCAA title over the next four years, and qualify for the Olympic trials. “With hard work, dedication, and determina- tion anything is possible,” Belf said.

Ben Slavin Celia Hoag Soccer, Alma College Swimming, Grand Valley State University Ben Slavin has played Seaholm soccer for the past four years. With a goal of making to the top eight at NCAA’s Celia Hoag He chose Alma because he thought the school was a good fit is heading to swim at Grand Valley State University next year. for him and the ability to continue soccer there. “I am excited According to Hoag, it was the people that made her really to be a part of the team because the people there are just so want to go there. “I loved the team and could see myself being nice,” Slavin said. His favorite Seaholm memories have been apart of that,” Hoag said. She is excited for meeting her new the first four captains practices of this year. His goal is to con- teammates and moving into the house she will be living in with her roommates. Her favorite seaholm memories have tinue to grow as a person, athlete, and student. “Have fun with been swimming with her teammates and sisiter and celebrat- everything, and the rest should come naturally,” Salvin said. ing with her team after becoming a state champion. “Never give up cause your hard work will pay off, but remmeber to have fun and enjoy the experience cause it flies by,” Hoag said.

Connor Moss Enrique Hernandez Swimming, Xavier University Soccer, Albion College Enrique Hernandez will be swimming next year at Xavier Moss will be joining friends at Albion College next year where University in Columbus, Ohio. He is excited to be able to be a he will play soccer. He is hoping to have a successful college part of the swim team. “I’m excited to continue to do what I career both academically and athletically. “I am excited for be- love to do,” Hernandez said. According to Hernandez he really ing apart of a new team and program, and studying at Albion,” liked the school, the team, and the city when he visited. “As Moss said. Moss made the decision feeling like Albion was the soon as I got there, I knew that I wanted to spend the next four best fit for him. “I wanted to play soccer and it was a small years of my life there,” Hernandez said. As for advice, Hernan- school which was nice,” Moss said. Moss advices to make the dez said to trust your training and keep working towards your most of every opportunity because you never know if you will goals. get that chance again.

Jack Russell Jamie Greene Swimming, University of Notre Dame Golf, Seton Hall University As a state champion, Jack Russell is excited for going to a new Jamie Greene will be playing golf at Seton Hall University school, and being a part of the swim team there. He chose next year. Greene is most looking forward to traveling around Notre Dame because of the academic reputation. “When I the country for tournaments. When looking back upon her took my official visit I got along really well with the team.” Seaholm golf career, Greene reminices about winning back to Russell said. Powderpuff, meeting some of his best friends on back state championships. Her goal for college is to enjoy the the team, and winning two state championships are among experience and to have fun. Russell’s favorite memories. He hopes to compete at ACC’s for Notre Dame and earn a team record. “Practicing your sport isn’t always easy and may not seem worth it, but it is in the end,” Russell said.

Julia Demko Kate Owens Track and Cross Country, Loyola University Chicago Track and Cross Country, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Heading to Chicago next year, Julia Demko will be running For Kate Owens running at Michigan has been an amazing bo- for Loyola University. “I can’t wait to run on the lakeshore,” nus on top of her academic dreams at Michigan. She is excited Demko said. Demko chose Loyola based of her love for Chica- to experience a different type of training and learn about her- go. “Loyola was a perfect fit for me,” Demko said. Her favorite self as a runner. Her favorite Seaholm memory took place at Seaholm memories have been snow days. She hopes to find a a middle school meet when she was racing against teammate balance between working hard and having fun in college. “Stay Rachel DaDamio and the two talked about how they would be focused, and never get discouraged,” Demko said. teammates. “I think it was the start of something greater than just two paths crossing,” Owens said. Her goal for college is to test herself, in more than just running. “Once one accepts and understands the tight rope that is lfe, harmony will follow,” Owens said.

Madison Martin Maddy Cormier Volleyball, Charleston Southern University Softball, Denison University Madison Martin will be heading for the beach next year in Maddy Cormier is most excited for the team environment Charleston. “I always envisioned myself moving down there at Denison next year. She chose the school because it is a eventually so going to school there is perfect for me,” Martin small school. According to Cormier, she likes the professor said. Martin is excited for the challenging biology program. to student ratio. “I am excited to be with new people in a new According to Martin, the environment of the school and team environment,” Cormier said. Her favorite memory is winning is indescribable. “I’m getting the opportunity to go to a great districts junior year against Groves. Her goal is to balance her school while playing my favorite sport, and truthfully nothing academic, social, and athletic careers. Her softbll goal is to hit. is better than that,” Martin said. Her favorite Seaholm memo- “My advice is to chose a school that you want to go to, and if ry was beating Marian in the district finals this past year. She the sport works out go with it,” Cormier said. hopes to be a starting libero her freshman year. “There will always be adversity that you must overcome,” Martin said.

Mykala Arnold Paige Zywick Swimming, Georgia Southern University Volleyball, West Virginia University For Mykala Arnold, Georgia Southern University was all about Paige Zywick has been planning on attending West Virginia the team. “I love the team,” Arnold said. “I also really liked University since the fall, and recently she was given the op- the location and they have a great nursing program.” She is portunity to play volleyball there as well. She is excited to excited for the weather and to experience something totally meet new people and have a fresh start. “I chose West Vir- new in a different place. She would love to see her team win ginia because my mom grew up there, and I love everything a conference title, and her ultimate goal would be trial cuts. about the school and the girls on the team,” Zywick said. Her “Pick the place where you love the team because that is who goal there is to earn a starting spot as a libero. “Never believe you are going to end up spending all your time with,” Arnold someone when they tell you that you can’t do something,” said. Zywick said.

Rachel DaDamio Spencer Miller Track and Cross Country, University of Notre Dame Track and Cross Country, Depauw University DaDamio will be running at the University of Notre Dame Spencer Miller’s favorite Seaholm memory has been the com- next year where she hopes to grow as a person, student, and munity. “I love the community, and getting to know every- runner. She is excited about meeting new people and having body,” Miller said. He is excited for something to keep him cool experiences with running and school. “I really connected busy and occupy his mind at Depauw. He chose it because of with the coach and team, but on top of that, I love the sense of its small school environment. “I thought that it was a good fit community that the school has,” DaDamio said. Her favorite for my personality,” Miller said. His goal is to make a differ- Seaholm memories all involve spending time at practices with ence in people’s lives. “Be true to yourself,” Miller said. “Do her teammates and best friends. what you love, it’s never too late to start.”