Ernest Seaholm High School - Piper Yearbook (Birmingham, MI)

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Junior Varsity Tennis Swings Ahead After so many previous years of fiard work unnoticed, the Boys ' Junior Varsity Tennis Team finally received the respect it so rightly de- served with a 5 win, 3 loss record. Throughout the season, this outstanding group of young men accumulated hun- dreds of hours of relentless practice in order to attain that same honorable recognition which flows so freely to their varsity counterparts. Playing Junior Varsity Tennis this year was a significant building block for me, stated junior Dave Quinn, That was exactly the purpose of Seaholm ' s 1985 Junior Varsity, that is, building for next year. Our practices were tough and at times unbearable; but in the end they were all worth it, said junior Mark Duff. Coach Bob London drilled the boys to improve their strokes. He focused on increasing endurance and stamina, both essential for a successful team. Some Junior Varsity members were even fortunate enough to earn their varsity letter for playing in four varsity matches. Some highlights included a strategic My goal is for the team JMI to get experience and a rH feeling for the varsity ij level. COACH BOB - LONDON 1 JV TENNIS OPPONENT SHS OPP Lahser 3-6 Groves 8-4 Andover 5-4 Grosse Pointe Liggett 6-2 Cranbrook 2-7 Southfield Lathrup 7-2 Brother Rice 4-7 Ann Arbor Huron 7-5 Detroit Country Day 4-5 win earned by doubles partners David Quinn and Mark Duff in a tough match against Adams which went three sets and even included a suspensefu! tie- breaker. Dave Christopher, an aspiring player, also caught the eye of many in his struggle against Don Shea from Groves which ended in a close match. Coach London felt that Christopher has a promising future. Overall, the team ended with a tremendously successful season. Junior Varsity Tennis offers great opportunity for Seaholm ' s talented ten- nis players. Besides improving their game, the boys agreed that it ' s a fun way to meet new people with a common interest. According to Matt Wester, The experience that players acquire from the intense competition is also a plus. These young men are fortunate enough to have a talent which allows them to not only contribute themselves to their school, but to also gain beneficial experience. These boys have not only gained new skills but also pride. by A, Trees and L. Mellick BOYS ' JV TENNIS 239

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Even the heat doesn ' t keep sophomore Bruce Maynard from practicing his strategic crosscourt forehand return in preparation for Seaholm ' s next junior varsity match. photo by Mike Rafferty Having concentrated on his backhand crosscourt, dedicated Matt Wester improved incredibly last year with a lot of patience, relentless practice, and an ambitious attitude. photo by Mike Rafferty FRONT ROW: Pete Kang. Derek Oldham, Jeff Jason Page, Joe Boyer. THIRD ROW Bohbv Weisman. Rod Simpson. Cris Bergum, Mark Tanese, Shahideh. Tim Vanas. Ted Pryde. Bruce Maynard. Rob Lynch. SECOND ROW: Mike Douglas. Mike Pete Macey. Matt Wester. Keir Boving, Brian Sneyd. Eric Further. Craig Synnestuedt. Dan Hubert. Siewert. Coach London. With intense strategy and a auisistent net game. Tim Vanas led his doubles partner, Derek Oldham, and himself to a victorious win against their fierce Lahser opponent. photo by Mike Rafierty 238 BOYS ' JV TENNIS

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Record- Breaking Golfers Swing For The Top by M. Hayes and L. Krebs They took an individual sport, and managed to play every match like a team. Assistant coach Lois Owen expressed these words with a great feeling of pride as the Seaholm Varsity Girls ' Golf Team swung their way into all the record books. A team first at the Oakland County Meet sparked the girls enthusiasm and concentrated their efforts on success. Junior Jennifer Smith believed that the meet gave us more confidence that I think we needed. As a team it made us feel that we could go all the way. The next task to be handled with a smooth swing and group effort was a first place finish at the East Lansing Invita- tional. Sophomore Ann Holland attribu- ted this continued success to the unity of the team. We became a team because we worked as one to win in a playoff. Holland explained, It brought us all together. The team then travelled to Troy to play in a scramble finishing with a tie for first place, but lost in a match Judging the power needed in her swing by the distance to the hole, sophomore Laura Byington funnels her energies into the application of her past experiences. P ioto by Muffy Hayes card to bring home a second place trophy. Regionals brought Seaholm its first ever shot at a state title by placing second and qualifying for the state tournament, where later they placed an impressive sixth in the state. In the team ' s dual matches the girls finished with the best season ever at Seaholm, with a 17-1 overall record. Sophomore Laura Byington credited the team ' s incredible victories to the team as a whole. One person can ' t win the SMA for you, she explained, It takes the support of the team. The only loss was to a strong Athens squad. New records were set this season with a 168 for four girls, and a 219 for five girls. Rookie coach Don Wadsten was elated with the girls ' performance and summed up the season by saying, I was pleasantly surprised. I didn ' t know what to expect when the season started. I had no idea what we had, but now I know we have the best. Senior captain Muffy Hayes, finishing her swing with confidence and good form, watches her ball sail to the green and another impressive Maple victory. 1 more pleased |P|g :sg|b. I couldn ' t be KBir ' f ' or amazed. everything Bfl we ' ve done, we ' ve come out | HHih on top! P HMAv ' :- ' - COACH DON [ i WADSTEN VARSITY GOLF OPPONENT SHS-OPP Andover 291-309 Troy 254-318 West Bloomfield 251-273 Troy 251-325 Adams 245-286 Mt, Pleasant 198-200 East Lansing 198-205 Charlotte 198-213 Lahser 273-308 Kingswood 233-260 Marian 234268 Adams 253-274 Athens 253-237 Rochester 221-298 Troy 204-234 Groves 250-258 Mercy 221-282 Groves 234-239 240 GIRLS ' VARSITY GOLF