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

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Concluding an afternoon of excitement, Mr. Wagner presents the coveted cider barrel to Claudia Horn and Chris Charlton as Bruce Purvis, Fran Seller, Linda Awrey, and Chuck Metzker watch. 53,24 A good flag shuttle relay team requires hours of precision practice. Attired in Red Power T-shirts, seniors Jim MacDougall, Sue Snapp, Linda McKay, and Dorothy McNab display speed. Sore muscles and blistered hands are by no means pleasant end products, but sophomores Robin Rote and Chris Moorhead are willing to sacrifice it for a possible victory in the tug-o-war event. Wynne Walstcn exhibits a style all his own as sails through the air toward the finish line. Briefing Jim Silcock and Dan Thompson befc the race are Mrs. Wohlfahrt and Mr. Heick. l .J 5 A is Muscular seniors Mark Roukas, Dave Baldw Rick Seltz, and Dave Crosby prove their streng

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ii X Greg Frisbie played a difficult role for the Seniors this year by portraying the bull in their cheers. f-rf: 'iff' 2 5 Marching proudly are Pam Elliot, Gloria Sullivan Kathy Anderson, Nancy Rafferty, Donna Christmtlh. Defiantly awaiting the approach of El Toro, Doug Wassell cues the class by gracefully maneuvering his cape. Feeling of awe prevails as judges score events The mention of Field Day at Seaholm brings to mind huge banners, creative costumes, marchers in uniform blocks, and impressive cheers performed in .unison. The class events leave a lasting effect on everyone, since so much time and manpower go into preparation. As soon as a theme is decided upon, designs are drawn up for costumes and banners. Now begins the real work - whether it be measuring, cutting, painting, sewing, or dying. Countless hours are spent on these detailed projects. Classes aim for that great day when everything must be at the peak of perfection. A nucleus of workers in each class busily compose the cheers that all must learn by heart. Drilling and more drilling will take place until those in charge are satisfied with the effect. While cheers weigh most heavily point-wise, no one can dare to neglect marching practice. Every row must be straight, every marcher in step. This enormous task necessitates numerous, small drills as well as all-class meetings. The results of the judging of this year's class events turned the tables completely. Its various receptions will be long remembered. Patrick Joyce Art Kale Richard Kaltz , fl' it rs K ,M 'gfii ky Ji Roberta Keal-:ey Colleen Kelley James Kelly

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One of the most difticult and slow moving events is the bar- rel race as sophomore Chris Buchanan finds out. While spectators hold their breath Dave Cook catches his egg in a spectacular manner. eniors come out on top after tense Field contests Hats thrown high in the air and wild shouts of joy mark the conclusion of the cheering event. Widespread chaos takes over to replace the pent- up emotions which prevailed only a few minutes before. The field events are now officially under- way. As the action moves from the flag-shuttle relay to egg throwing contests, there are tears of ioy and tears of disappointment. Hoping to spur its team on to victory, each class tries to outcheer the others while tension fills the air. The Juniors made a fine showing in this por- tion of Field Day. By the time the field events were completed, they had managed to top the Senior score by two points. Efforts on the part of the sophomore class were gallant, but resulted in only two second places. After the judges' decisions had been an- nounced, the traditional cider barrel was award- ed, and all three classes were congratulated on a job well done. The competition had been rug- ged, but memories of a thrilling Field Day will live on in the minds of all who took part. Jeff Monteith and Jim Abbott perform well co- ordinated movements in the three-legged race Straining every muscle in his body, Steve Pickett bounds down the gym floor clutching his sack. Dianna Kennedy Robert Kerns Rod Keys Karen Kleppe gs. 115 srrsit t ,... Susan Kilbury Dee Kincaid