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

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laried clubs contribute A variety of clubs serve Seaholm in a ariety of ways. Seaholm's cultural club is onplayphony whose members attend con- rts, plays, and symphonies throughout the ar. Mrs. Ladd, adviser, arranges for the kkets and transportation. ln late October, lie club went to the Peter, Paul, and Mary pncert at the Masonic Temple. 'A new organization at SHS, Political Sci- nce Club, invited several controversial speak- rs, including two from the John Birch Society, l lecturer who defended the theory of flying hucers, and the Socialist candidate for gov- rnor of Michigan, to speak to students. Chess Club again carried away the league hampionship. Diligent practice every Mon- ay after school explained the many clean weeps enjoyed by the club, headed by erry Posner. Scribblers, Seaholm's literary club, met leekly at the homes of Mrs. Dehr and Mrs. lughes. They evaluated writing, lending use- ul criticism. ln the spring the club planned ind published a literary and artistic maga- ine. French Club, also new this year, is for irench enthusiasts only. The members had a linner in January where everyone brought in exotic French dish. The group also viewed 1 movie in which only French was spoken. Ars. Hughes, adviser for Scriblers, contemplates sug- gestions made by the group on selections for the Cairn. we J, 1 5 Members of the French Club including Miss Chesney, Jane Loe chel, and Mary Bacheler meet after viewing a French movie. During an evening meeting, Molly Allen, Candy Cohn, and Vince Scilla ponder over possible additions to the magazine. Peter Medonis Bruce Meinert James Merritt Christine Metcalf i Q ... Q is Cheryl Metcalfe Robert Metzler

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The Political Science Club brought to Seoholm Miss Edna Spencer who spoke to interested students like Bruce Purvis on the subject of flying saucers. 3' Q Debby Brooks, .lean Tam, and Steve Civiletto pay their money to Mrs. Ladd in order that they might attend the performance with fellow Conplayphony members. Larry Deck makes his next move in the chess game while his opponent, Tom Vandegrift, awaits the finish of the match. As Ken Weiss looks on, Jerry Posner plans the next move, hop- ing this one will bring his opponent into checkmate.

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sh- .,,. . W Mark McCoy and Janice Lachman representing Costa Rica make sure of The foreign policy concerning The Arab-israel conflict. 2 eee. i s s ts .. . s s, The delegation of India, Jet? McClean and Sue Munsell, work on a proposal concerning the surprise issue. The delegate from Somalia, Linda Awrey, comes To The General As- sembly in the native dress of that country. Henry Perkins, representing the delegation of U.S.S.R. refutes The ac- cusations of The United States delegation. BUNA encourages interest in world atfairs and problems The Birmingham United Nations Association CBUNAJ, Seaholm's largest club, was established to interest students in world situations and the search for peace. Monthly meetings are held to decide upon topics for discussion in the General Assembly, specific proposals, and other busi- ness important to the smoother operation of the Assembly. The main event of the year is the model General As- sembly held in March. The Assembly lasts for a day and a half. Many delegates wear the native costumes of their country. This year the discussion topics included CU payment of dues, C21 Israel-Arab conflict, C31 Vietnam, C41 Repre- sentation of Red China, and C52 Rhodesia. These were dis- cussed and debated much like the General Assembly in New York. To add to the authenticity of the assembly The students spend months in research and study so they can accurately represent their countries' policy. Later in March a banquet is held to distribute awards, elect next year's officers and discuss methods of improving next year's General Assembly.