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

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Choir requires daily practice to meer schedule nl I A Boys' ensemble members accompanied by Liz Clark are Neil Groty, Gil Kanat, Fred Blair, Tony Leoni, John Groves, Steve Collister, Geoff Gilbert, Dave Marble, Tom Bollman, and Bob Joynt. ROW I - Linda Randau, Joan Loveland. Kathy Grenfell, Margo Loveland, Joan Smith, Bonnie McKim. Judy Akerley, Linda Forema, John Groves, Greg Larkins. David Marble, William Embury, George Bristol, Joan Guarniere, Carole Seventy-nine voices blend together in song every day as Seaholm's choir rehearses the many songs in- cluded on its crowded schedule of programs. The group's selections are varied and interesting, ranging in'style and tempo from soulful, narrative Negro spirituals to joyously soaring Christmas carols, and Waring's gay Rhythmic Antics. There seems to be no limit to the range of pieces the choir can and does perform at its many engagements. At the Michigan School Vocal District Four compe- tition last year, the group was awarded a superior rating. At such contests, the choir is judged on tone, in- terpretation, artistic effect, dictation, selections, and ap- pearance. Facing stiff competition, members exercise great skill to enable them to capture top ratings. The ch'oir also joins with other schools in the area for the annual spring concert at Seaholm. Besides learning a variety of songs and the many singing techniques, choir members also study music theory and appreciationg thus they leave the choir with an understanding of music as well as the ability to sing it. Although the choir membership has risen from 35 to over 80 in the past twenty years, the basic robe de- sign has not changed. The first robes were made by the members' mothers out of maroon car upholstery. After four years of service, senior choir members may receive a silver award for service, and after six semesters, a gold one. Conley, Joan Torrey, Cece Smith. Connie Taisey, Mary Sey- ferth, Mary Kamin, Sonja Parrishg ROW 2 - Gail Taylor, Pat Quinn, Pat Bostwick, Marilyn Collins. Sally Rose, Joann Payne, Fred Blair, Dick Sperling, Tony Leoni. Tom Westrate,

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students creative ablllty The art department does not l1m1t ltself to just the use of patnts and charcoal The creatlon of useful artlcles IS an lmportant part of the currlculum What may look like a gooey mess of wet paper IS really the beglllfllng of a crafts students papler mache figure and the shapeless blob of clay soon becomes a useful artrcle rn skllled ceramrcs student s hands Weav 1ng students create functlonal as well as beautrful fab r1cs The creatlons of hard worktng students do not go unnotlced however The best examples are d1splayed rn the art room or rn the mam drsplay cases Kenneth Wynsma Margaret Nichols Lf' AAlthough great pleasure IS dernved from makmg something the greatest pleasure comes from puttmg the nmshed product up on the bulletm board Last touches are put on constructton paper pxctures as they are mounted by Carol Pteters and Don Morrts Pushing the shuttle back and forth rs only a small part of the weavmg process as Shirley Rolph Dxana Robmson and Donna Thompson w1ll tell In order to get the yarn off the skem swlfts and reels are used for speed Shlrley works an umbrella swrft Donna a spool swlft and Dxana a warp mg reel f 0 0 0 ' S l . . . . , I - ' 8 nj -7' ' V 5 W nk- ' . I . - ' . ' S D L. . . A ' .x, I N I . , , y y v kr! I, ' f - I I X! - 1 L ,Z i 7 ' G V - ky ' 5 , V ,, I ' ' l J I I A f , 3 G I 63

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Madrigals, boys' ensemble rehearse numbers One of the most unusual singing groups in the musical department is the Madrigals. Their singing is different because it gives the impression of an active river flowing. There is never a pause, but it is a smooth and constant flow of melody. Madrigal selections include Silver Swan by Gib- eons, Robin Loves Me by Adam de la Hale, and A Storm Has Brewed by Jannequin. In February the Madrigals sang two original compositions for the Michigan Composers Association. Two years ago boy's ensemble was established by boys who enjoyed singing for fun. Again this year the group was formed. They meet after school for one hour, once a week. Victor Ulrich Sharon Woodburn, Beth Clark, Merrily Handren, Cindy McHugh, Barbara Brown, Karen Manney, Susie Usher, Dawna Schmidt, Barbara Megyesig ROW 3 - Gay Liebertz, Yvette Bette, Sue Johnson, Pat Bingham, Pat White, Patricia Leary, Carole Gregory, Jane Struthers, Pearl Toth, Diane Akerley, Fred Sheldon, Chuck Stubbefield, Kathy Good, Nancy Preston, Marlene Colburn, Nancy Richardson, Jeanne Gilliam, Wanda K Madrigals are ROW I - Jeanne Gilliam, Kathy Good, Anne d'Hyrre, Gay Liebertzg ROW 2 - Pat Smith, Nancy Turner, Pris Holmes, Carol Olsong ROW 3 - Greg Larkins, Bob Dick- inson, Jacki Horn, John Groves, ROW 4 - Fred Blair, Tony Leoni, Mike Williams. Jankie, Nancy Turner: ROW 4 - Marcia Muller, Anne d'Hyrre, Mari Evans, Chris Kirby, Nancy Heller, Kay Kochivar, Kitty Williams, Louise Coury, Kathy Kukar, Betty Banes, Ron Straley, Tom Bollman, Pat Pardonner, Mary Randall, Shirley Ralph, Karen Schaule, Sue Cline, Judy Farynk, Betty Virgilio, Sandi Dalka. 65