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

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Seaholm ' s Show-offs x by M. Dunn and R. Wetstein When the curtain opens, the stage is set, and the lights flash on. The music begins, and the mood is created for the 1985 drama club. As the beginning year for the drama club, 1985 has been espe- cially successful. The club consisted of Seaholm students of all grades, with vary- ing levels of acting ability. We are mainly here for our own pleasure, said Dan Jackson, head of the drama club. Jackson and his drama associates, which include Kevin Burke, Gordon White, Lynn Sherwood and Cheryl Tomblinson, enjoyed aid- ing the promising drama members with drama basics. The club was sponsored and led by Phyllis Duda, a new English teacher and accomplished Thes- pian. Without Mrs. Duda, noth- ing would be possible, explained Jackson. I ' ve tried to get a club going for two years and finally Mrs. Duda was the one to say ' yes ' , he added. At the opening meeting, ap- proximately 20 to 30 students appeared. This large number increased in the later meetings, as more students heard about the club. We are not looking for experienced actors, said Gordon White, We are aiming to pro- mote and encourage drama for all students. ■We weren ' t even expecting such a turn out. The amount of people increased two times by the second meeting. It really shows the students who have a thirst for drama. -Dan Jackson Participating in a number of activities, the club members got a taste of what drama is all about. Films, depicting actors at their best, field trips to plays and operas, and lectures by experi- enced speakers in the field of drama were some of the events that students were invited to view. James W. Beaumont, director of A Chorus Line and Nancy Hess, who had a role in the musical, were two of the distinguished Thespians that visited the drama club this year. They spoke on their experiences as profession- als, and gave the students some good advice. The Atrics, the name of the club, demonstrates the members ' desire to fulfill student interest in theatrics. Look for us in the future, predicted Dan Jackson proudly, when our talent will be recognized! DRAMA CLUB 73

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Juniors Wendy Broughton and Erika Turn- Tom Fiscella and Andy Wellman practice giano concentrate on the drama club officers their lines and motions before they start as they demonstrate an important scene. the scene. Preparation is necessary for a photo by Doug Engle Successful production. photo by D Donai FRONT ROW: Rocky Roland. Cordon White. Danielle Bolla. Kevin Burke, Dan Jackson SECOND ROW: Erica Eichleay. Jenni Bitlerle. Kris Remenar. Kirsten Agresta. Julie Reilly. Lisa Bagchi. Lori Mattutat. Sue Davis. Eve Lamendour. Jenny Voorheis. Stephanie Beardon. THIRD ROW: Lauren Coccia. Mia Bron ston. Jennifer Jacoby. Barbra Rocci. 72 DRAMA CLUB Carrie Lalka. Maureen Mclaughlin. Wendy Broughton, Amy Burch. Lisa Hill. Gwen Robison. Christina halbert. FOURTH ROW: Amy Gibson. Joel Bodine. Maria Pervolarak- is. Kate Weatherston. Julie Rising. Erika Turrigiano. Laura Mould. Clint Bond. Car- olyn Fuller, Jason O ' Malley. Sandy Selland. Beth Harvey. Andy Wellman. Lisa Tanke Wk.t ' i The drama club officers strike a pose on the stage of the little theater. The officers help to coordinate plays, while participat- ing in productions. Drama club sponsor Phyllis Duda demon- strates the importance of gestures and facial expression in a performance. Stu- dents practiced later. photo by Doug Engle

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Worldly Foods Of Seaholm ST? de ti V e K ' Mitt Weste Once every other week, room A 100 became the center of cultural muse and tasty sam- plings from many parts of the world. The International Club gave participants the opportunity to explore other cultures that were not possible in a regular classroom setting. For the second straight year. the International Club was run by Mary Fraulein Stefano and was led by several students. This year ' s officers were President Paul May. Vice Preadent Gail Rose. Secretary Michelle Willard. and Treasurer Julianna Denney. Enrollment consisted of fifteen foreign exchange students, teach- ers, and Seaholm students. Going to restaurants, watching foreign films at the Detroit Insti- tute of Arts, talking about differ- ent cultures, listening to guest speakers, and participating in the Oktoberfest were the various activities wh ich club members experienced. Spanish. French. Japanese. German, and the Jew- ish cultures were just a few of the different ways of life discussed at the meetings. Club President Paul May explained, The main pur- pose of the dub is to expand one ' s ii Learning new thing-s and sampling the foods of new cul- tures makes the world seem a little smaller and familiarizes me % ' i-ith distant places. Julianne Willard cultural horizons. The Interna- tional Qub also gave a student the vita] opportunity to experience different asp ects of several cul- tures in a more active setting than in a regular classroom. Planned actjwties for the Inter- national Qub included a trip to Greeklown. a Japanese dinner, a sampling of Sr • ' -:. and the already v, ■ •. ober- fest. Sen.Tng Drauiwursi and sauerkraut at the Oktoberfest helped make it a favorite event among dub members and school students. Advisor Mary- Stefano prantcd out the value of the program. I believe the International Chib gives students who are seiicus about leaminr -•-.-- - - -rr - opportunity i ; side of the trs : ' :-: ' : n-.. ' Adding to the Christmas iesth-ities. ser.u ■ Kathy Shea puts the hnishing touches on nc- frosted masterpiece, creating a real drear- house ft ' - ' » ' ■ ■ •■ Junior Mark Cooper, senior Paul Danieiso ' and club Prei-aent Paul May spice up the:- recipe for gingerbread houses afith a das ' and a pinch Pt-m: ! • X S i-in- ' 74 INTERNATIONAL CL: