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

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Homeroom delegates to the Nationalist Convention listen intently as a office. This method of selecting candidates is in its third year of vice presidential candidate speaks on his reasons for seeking the operation, and has eliminated the need for a preliminary election. Doug Comb, presiding otticer, counts the votes of Senate members Jim Weinrich, Trev Hall, Malcolm Smuts, and Becky Bethel as they Holly Alfs, Sara Wickizer, Phil Swanson, Bruce Purvis, Bill Canning, make Q decision Cgngerning Q proposed amendment,

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ie first day of school can be a frightening experience for students like Sally Adams, Martha Neff, and Jody Pingel this -aphomores if they don't know their way around. Directing year were Becky Bethel, Doug Comb, and Jim Weinrich. glllel illll Oillh WM ' -A.. very other Wednesday, Congress meets in the Little Theater to Here, homeroom representatives give their attention to Presi- ebate and vote upon issues that arise pertaining to Seaholm. dent Smuts as he makes some necessary announcements. 'QW -Q ' S Mary Murphy Deana Murdock Beth Meyer ww ,W-iw 'z . ' V fifligif' 5 i . i i t its i 1, M , Y 5' swat ,wats K W 44 my Lynn Neagle Steve Nesbitt Marc Newhouse isiit ' ,fgijtg -kg A. . iii- ez, .9 fi f ' at 3

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sur Mg. xxx. At the polls on election day, Sara Wickizer and Mark Dillon make sure 'hat Sally Snider's name is crossed oft the list before she votes. Small but productive enate eeps busy serving eaholm The president, vice president, and two senators of each class, as well as the officers of the House and three tonoraries, compose the upper chamber of Seaholm's Stu- :lent Congress, the Senate. Because of its small size, most at the student body hears little, if anything, about the fvork of this group. But over the years it has proven to be :ne of the most responsible organizations in the school. The Senate meets every other Wednesday, alternat- ng with the House of Representatives, to decide upon all natters under its iurisdiction. Elections are of primary mportance, with the two-party system receiving constant attention. This method has done away with the need for a Jrimary election, and assures two qualified candidates :or each office. The granting of concessions to .various clubs is also tandled by the Senate as well as the annual installation iinner and Civic Control Day. Under the direction of Mr. Richards, this group works closely with the House and :onsiders all resolutions and amendments passed by the iomeroom representatives. Robin Nichols Scott - Nielsen Kristina Nurmikari Anby Burleigh appeals to the student body in his campaign speech for the oftice of president. J a m es O 'C o n n o r I La u ra O d e n we I le r t 1 . is 512. . 5-ii.. . - . . Putting up one of her campaign posters is Dianne lsherwood, candidate for treasurer. R.ck I O'Green