an er Vol. 34, Number 11 Seaholm High School, Birmingham, Mich. Dec. 11, 1974 Red Cross service Because of the Blizzard of '74 and resulting school Seaholm set to host vacation, the scheduled weekly Highlanders for the blood bank in January month of December have been Every 60 seconds over 10 Southeastern Michigan chap- condensed into issues coming terofthe Red Cross collected, out Dec. 11 and Dec. 19. pints of blood are used in the United States to treat the ill processed and distributed and injured. Last year, the 110,000 pints of volunteer blood for use in our five county area. How can you Still some openings help? Seaholm's Student Congress is currently busy planning a January blood BUNA holds meetin drive to be held here at population control, nuclear school. All students and BUNA (Birmingham United aid (for peaceful purposes), faculty members between Nations Association) has the energy situation, terror- 17 and 65 in good health are held two meetings and seems ism , and a universal mone- eligible, although Red Cross to be off to a grand start. tary system. Three of these With the Little Theatre, the cannot accept anyone whose BUNA meeting grounds, almost will be chosen for topics of donation may be harmful in CHARLEY'S AUNT RELAXES discussion during the general any way to the donor or the Laura Innes, Rush Pearson and Fred Corey packed for each meeting, much is being accomplished. assembly of BUNA in the recipient of the blood. Simi- The first meeting consis- spring. lar high school blood banks It is still possible to be- ted entirely of the introduction have met with great success, come a member if so desired. Cast members boast of officers: John Taylor, BUNA, beingvery educational, so be generous and roll up president; Steve Johnston', is a worthwhile organization. your sleeves!! (The process secretary general; Sarah extensive experience Students who are not now in- is, by the way, safe, simple Iverson and Mary Ann Robb, volved are urged to look into and painless.) There are still three days Seaholm's "The Miracle secretaries; and Lisa Drury, it. — Jodi Dimick — Laura Delton left to see "Charley's Aunt." Worker" and "And Miss treasurer. An introduction to These professionals will Reardon Drinks a Little" BUNA followed, concerning make the performances of when he was s sophomore. basically the objectives of Music department plans Thrusday, Friday, and Sat- Last year Fred was head of the organization and a brief urday truly great. Profession- the set construction crew picture of the general assem- yearly Christmas concerts als? Well, the cast members of "Barefoot in the Park." bly. In other words, "a total are high school actors with Fred's acting experience waste." Christmas season is be- Mr. Hillman directs the Recently a meeting was years of experience already. last year consisted of a part ginning to creep up on us al- Concert Band. Mr. Hickman, held. Members narrowed Dedication and hard work in the chorus of "Hello, ready. Shoppers have begun who also teaches at Derby down proposal alternatives. show theeast of "Charley's Dolly!" and a role in "Spoon to buy presents for the holi- Junior High, directs the SHS First, a free-for-all was pro- days. Even the school music Orchestra. The director for Aunt" to be a really pro- River Anthology." He was vided so that all members fessional team. also the co-director of "Cab- deparfinente are preparing the Maple Chorale, Chorus could toss out ideas at random. for the season ahead. and Ensemble is Mr. Brans- Dave Crites, who plays aret" and "Hair." 'In addi- Approximately twenty choices The Chorus, Concert Band trom. Mrs. Kutscher is in Stephen Spettigue in the play tion, Fred attended the Cran- evolved. All members then and the Orchestra will per- charge of directing the Sym- started acting in the eighth brook Theater School in 1973 voted for three of these. Out form the 17th of December. phony band. grade. That year he was in and 1974. of the twenty several were chosen. Ranked from the The Maple Chorale and the Songs such as Brazilian the chorus of "Once Upon a DonnaWatton is a well- Symphony Band will perform Mattress", Covington's all- known face in Seaholm acting most votes to the least, the Sleigh, Russian Christmas following were the most popu- Thursday on Dec. 19th. Both school musical. Dave's next circles. In addition to hey music and Farandole from lar; the food situation, inter- performances will take place role as Kitty Verdun in L'Arlesienne Suite will be part was that of Scranton Slim national economic problems, in the Wagner Auditorium start- " Charley' s Aunt," Donna included on the program. in "Guys and Dolls" at international drug control, ing 8 p.m. Covington in 1973. His first was co-director and an ac- — Cindy Watts stage experience at Seaholm tress in "Hair" this fall. was in the chorus of "Hello She was Minnie Fay in "Hello Highlander selling Yule messages Dolly!" last spring. Dave is Dolly!", Lady Larken in most recently remembered for "Once Upon a Mattress" and Make this holiday season HOLIDAY GREETING ORDER BLANK his portrayal of Woof in the Sara Brown in "Guys and memorable for that special DATE DATE tribe of "Hair" In addition Dolls." In addition to her someone in your life!! High- HOMEROOM to his in-school acting, Dave acting roles at Seaholm and lander staffers are already HOMEROOM NAME attended Cranbrook Summer Covington, Donna was the busy selling Highlander Holi- NAME Acting School for one summer. understudy for Corey in day Greetings to students and MESSAGE MESSAGE Laura Innes, as Donna "Barefoot in the Park." faculty. These ncssages Lucia, got her acting Donna also acted in a New ideal means of pleasing a start in the chorus of "Once Jersey summer stock pro- special friend, teacher, or Upon a Mattress". In tenth duction of "The Sound of beau, sell for only eighty grade whe had the part of Music." cents per column inch (10 Amaryliss in Seaholm's pro- Rush Pearson, Babs in this cents per line; 30 spaces per duction of "Music Man". She year's fall play, first made line). Photographs or Christ- also appeared in that year's his name at Seaholm with his mas card cut—outs may be presentation of "Chamber portrayal .of Winthrop Paroo in included in the greetings, Music." Last Year Laura "The Music Man" two years which will be printed in the ago. He also played Percy appeared in "Spoon River last Highlander issue before NO. OF LINES NO. OF LINES Anthology" and "Cabaret." in "The Miracle Worker" Christmas V4cation. Here TOTAL COST TOTAL COST In the summer of 1974 she when he was a sophomore. are some examples of possible attended Northwestern Uni- Additional experiences in- greetings: Season Greetings Regular want ads also cia. sale versity's Theater Program. clude the part of Count to Fidel Gasko and his gang This year she was in "Hair" Mountjoy in "The Mouse That from the Fader's Roadhouse. Are you finally willing tt, used as Want Ads, Lost and as Crissy. Roared', and the Wall in To my Latin class: In terra part with that trusty old 10- Found, or For Sale Ads. Fred Corey, Bras set; "Pyramus and Thisby." pas nominibus bonae volun- speed? Are you looking for a And they're open to everyone. has been very active behind Rush also attended the North- tatisetannum felicem novum, place to sell it? Well search For further information on •the scenes as well as on the western Summer Theater pro- from Charles Gay. no more! The Highlander is purchasing one of these ads, stage. Fred was head of the gram last summer. To Bob Bonk; A Merry Christ- selling spaces for Classified see any journalism newspaper props crew for "Carnival" Dan Doctoroff, a junior, mas and a very Happy New Ads. staff member or inquire in when he was in Barnum. He portrays the part of Sir Fran- Year. A Secret Admirer. The ads will be sold at the Room F115. was also props crew head for cis Chesney in "Charley's — Laura Delton 50 per word. They may be (Continued on page 5) New Social Studies course et Tan ours r Y Women's Lib invades Seaholm ...The setting is in the beautiful Northern Woods of Mich- igan. The time, some summer afternoon. You are walking Women's Liberation invad- of sexism in Seaholm's educa- ers tend to label a boy absent- through main camp at the National Music Camp at Interlochen ing Seaholm? Possible,though tional framework. According minded and girl scatterbiained; admiring the pure blue lakes. You come across a group of to a paper compiled by Lynn a boy logical and a girl intui- not probable, you might de- campers sitting on the grass carrying on a general conversa- clare. Yet if Ms. Taras and Petroff in 1972, sexism pre- tive; and a boy sensitive and tion. Suddenly you notice that these musicians are debating Ms. Kilpela succeed in their vails in the various teacher— a girl emotional. Other aspects in both3panish and English. But their language barrier doesn't plans, Seaholmites will have student relationships of the of high school sexism include hinder their smiles or their friendly greetings towards you, the classroom. Do not teachers a taste of feminism by next the relatively small number of visitor, as you pass them. dole out the heavy work and- year. The two Social Studies girls' sports, salary discrep- . .The setting is Birmingham, Michigan. The time, any executive duties to boys, and teachers recently submitted ancies between male and fe- hour of the day.