Volume 35, No. 31, May 27,1976 Birmingham Seaholm High School Birmingham, Michigan 48009 Opinions: Editor signs off Opinions while the yearbook and paper were simultanously assembled. We Editor lauds talents, potential of shared in mutually losing our sanity. Last and most, my boss, Mr. Thomas Hammel. I will always be indebted to you for the opportunity allowed me. I (appreciate the Seaholm 1976 graduating, class the respect and confidence you've shown in me. As newspaper advisor, your knowledge, understanding, ex- Dear People: The social-moral consciousness of the 1960's is still present perience, diligence, warmth (especially near deadline) and a great in high schools today, but in a different form. Gone are the leaders, deal of yelling got us out every week, week after week. After the headline grabbers. Kennedy, King, McCarthy and countless men being around you for two years, your genuine professionalism became clearer by the day. and women with distinct ideals have departed. Their physical You brought it all together, somehow. presence is not felt, but the invisible impact of these individuals has carried on. Sincerely, The painful phase of riots, protests and assassinations is behind us, thank God. Yet one can't help wondering what kind of an impression a 9 or 10 year-old kid would be left with after seeing and hearing about the screwed-up world. Well, folks, those pure and innocent tots are now your high school graduates. There is very little rioting or protesting now. Very little dramatic evidence of young peoples' involvement in the world. There has been talk of apathy directed toward many young adults. Some have been criticized about a job and security being all that is important today. Perhaps this is because the news is not filled with universities being taken over or guys getting shot up in Vietnam. The headlines are not there, but the influence and actions of this generation are clearly and unmistakeably alive. America has gradually and rather without notice slipped into a new era. An era of constructive action. Instead of tearing apart our society and its values, young people today are reshaping them. We are involved in positive change through socially acceptable means. Young adults involved in so many areas are making slow but definite changes to improve life. World problems, community, religion, peace, politics, technology, the arts, the media and other aspects of society are improving through work and ideas of young people. Seaholm, being the mini-world that it is, has helped establish the- direction of many individuals in the surge of constant change. It is here, in the high school, where the roots of leadership are found. ParticularlF at Seaholm, rated tops by people around the state and more importantly, by its own inhabitants. Through the magic of respect and responsibility, the student body has developed great pride in this institution. It is therefore with mixed emotion that we leave Seaholm. One feels hope and confidence to plunge headlong into the world. At the same time, there is a certain emptiness,. There is a bittersweet gladness about leaving the place that shaped our character for the W.0 past three years. Utilizing Seaholm experiences, this class moves into society with hopes of even better times for the future. Many thanks to the people and businesses who have helped make "The Highlander" a success. My gratitude goes especially to our many distinguished adver- tisers, Multi-Color printing, typists Amy Boesky, Jane Cavanaugh, Lights out on another school year and particularly Julie Hopson, who put up with our chicken, scratch and craziness all year. Julie, I hope you have a speedy recovery this, summer. Continuing on...Ed Von Hoene, my eternal buddy and The Hi hlander Staff Production Manager, Feature head Tom "Lunch Line" Leathley Michael Kendro, Editor (who added something to this paper that I couldn't quite put my The Highlander is a weekly finger on), Sports Editor Mark Swan, who suffered so many hours publication published September Linda Maguran, News watching volleyball games and track meets, 76-77 co-editors Patty through June while school is Tom Leathley, Features "Kneepads" Hagen and my' sweetheart and sparring partner, Linda in session by the students of Mark Swan, Sports Maguran. Also Michelle Rivest and Roxanne Meida for getting the the Ernest W. Seaholm High Patty Hagen, Laura Wallace, paper out and financially solvent; photographers Alex Moy, who School, 2436 West Lincoln, Lisa Meeske, John Mugarditchian, never got proper credit for his marvelous photos of President Ford, Birmingham, MI 48009. Sub- Tim Swan, Staff Writers and Big Bob Larsen, whose shirts I'll never forget. Special thanks scription price: $3 per year; Alex Moy, Dave Coughlin, Bill to Jim Benton, for his fantastic artwork. Maybe some day we'll $2 per semester; 15d per single Benedict, Photographers Michelle Rivest, Circulation meet and I can thank you in person. copy. Second class postage Roxanne Meida, Ads Thanks to Laura, Lisa, John and Timmy. Have fun slaving again paid at Birmingham, MI. Ed Von Hoene, Production next year. Much appreciation to Mary Jane Chew, who had nothing Vol. 35, No. 31 May 270976 at all to do with the paper, but was great after-school company Thomas C; Hammel, Publisher School Affairs Enjoy foreign foods. Students serve foreign foods olio alla Morengo, straw- about the different countries in berry crepes, zucchini order to prepare the authentic Congratulations go to the members of P with parmasan, and buffets. burritos were some of he Menus were planned by the the 1976 Senior Class ... we wish you foods served at the Foreign students and the more compli- well in your endeavors in the years to Foods Festival last week. Many cated recipes were given trial students and teachers enjoyed runs. Mrs. Fleming explained come. When you come home to Birm- sampling the buffets of •dishes that the Festival was a good ingham, remember us... we want from France, Italy, Mexico, way for the class to gain valu- Hawaii and a special Bicenten- able experience in the way a to serve you. nial buffet.. restaurant works. The students Mrs. Fleming's Foods II served about one hundred people classes spent several weeks each day of the event. prior to the Festival studying Mike Savoie Chevrolet, Inc. Elect Student Congress officers 1900W. Maple, Troy, 643-8000 tudent Congress elec- filled by Amy Finkelstein as tions for the first semes- corresponding secretary, and ter of the I97b-77 school Mindy Johnson as the recording Durbin Company Realtors year we're held Tuesday, secretary. May 25, in homeroom. The Con- The Appeals Board will be 1591 N. Woodward, Birmingham, 647-5500 gress will be headed by Tom made up of Laura McLean, Dave Proctor, who defeated George ngell, Eric Verb o and Bob Quin for the presidency. Vice- Ma hon. Lake Jewelers president next year will be Kevin Appleton, Carol Man- Vicky Seyforth, and Mark Doc- gione and Carol Terova were toroff is the new treasurer. elected to the Joint Policy 100 S. Woodward, Birmingham, 644-5315 Secretarial positions will be Board. Memorial held for Mr. Graham McGraw Travel Inc. n Thursday, May 20, the flag pole dedication for the late 38483 W. 10 Mile , Farmington Hills, 647-9200 Mr. Hugh Graham as held in the courtyard. O Under slightly overcast skies and a gentle breeze, students began gathering together in the courtyard until it was filled to almost capacity. Hannett Inc. Realtors Greg Bunch, Student Congress president, began the ceremony thanking all students who donated money for the flagpole and its 2523 W. Maple, Birmingham, 646-6200 erection, and also the anonymous doner of the flag. Following this, General Roy Marshall of the Air Force, and a long-time friend of Mr.Gr.aham who had flown on several missions Ross Jewelers alongside him, spoke on his loyality to both his country and the Air Force. 244 E. Maple, Birmingham, 644-8215 Next to speak was Mr. Kish, math instructor and also a close friend. He spoke on the life of Mr.Grahaut, within and without Sea- holm. Among those also present were the Graham family members. SIIS welcomes new chairman new Mathematics De- partment chairman has A been chosen, Mr. Gene Francis. For ten years Mr. Francis has been the Mathematics Department chair- man at Berkshire Junior High. With a total of thirteenlyears in the Birmingham school- system, Mr. Francis was the president of the Birmingham Secondary Mathematics Committee. Seaholm welcomes Mr. Francis who was recommended highly by those in the Birmingham school system. —John Mugarditchian Vocalists sing out in concert. Seaholm music groups present year end concerts 1Atit-,1 trains of jubilant music number "America the Beautiful" medley entitled "Twentiana" Marathon Service filled Seaholm's audi- with the upperclass symphony provided a lot of fun for both torium earlier this month band. Highlight of the evening the singers and audience. 1712 Maple 644-0225 S as members of vocal was Concertino for Oboe by Last to perform, the or- and instrumental music groups Mozart featuring Charlotte Som- chestra played a variety of presented year end programs. mers as soloist. pieces featuring student violin- Seaholm's bands played first, The 1812 Overture and se- ists Ingrid Liepins, David Angell followed by the vocal groups lections from Porgy and Bess and Judy Johnson, pianist Shari Y•M•C•A. and the orchestra. were outstanding. Streit and flutist Shelly Gilbert. Concert band began the Choral groups under the Mr. Hickman directs the SHS Driver program directed by Mr. Hill- leadership of Mr. Branstrom and orchestra. Education man and came back at the end Mrs. McCallum performed songs of the concert to play a combined with an American influence.