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

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Dashman Chris Charlton grits his teeth, showing his athletic abilities nren't limited to the football field. Co-captain Jim Lyneis and Roger Holtz, half of the record-breaking mile relay team, poss the baton without a hitch. Bruce Landino demonstrates the long iumping techniques that helped make him c high point man on the team.

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GAA provided a diversified roster of sports and lctivities which suited the extra-curricular needs of any girls. The club provided facilities for individual ls well as team sports. Throughout the year, a pirit of good sportsmanship prevailed. All classes -vere duly represented in the Girls' Athletic Asso- :iation of 1966-67. Team sports included volleyball, basketball, and oftball. The Juniors, captained by Kathy Phelps, -von the volleyball tournament while Seniors came second and Sophomores third. The many girls ho turned out for basketball were stunned by the mazing sophomore team led by Melanie Tobin. his team piled up many wins and led the tourna- nent with flying colors. Softball was another team sport which received an enthusiastic response. eaholm's number one volleyball team including Linda Frost, odie Maxted, Kathy Phelps, Lynn Maedel, Jan Riedl, Lil Tay- Individual sports this year were badminton, sin- gles and doubles, fencing, and competition swim- ming. Jan Reidl captured the singles title in bad- minton while Molly Laula and Lynn Maedel won the doubles tournament. Fencing was a unique experi- ence since boys and girls competed against one another. The students were instructed by Mrs. Wohl- fahrt, a fencing champion herself. The strong per- formances of Debbie Zube in breast stroke and Sally Hutchins in backstroke sparked Seaholm's competitive swimming season in GAA. Two of the teams competed interscholastically this year. The volleyball team defeated Kimball but could not manage a win over a powerful Hazel Park team. The swim team racked up a string of victories over many schools in the area. lor, Molly Laula, and Kathy Hawley stands ready to receive the ball from Kimball. Seaholm won the series two games to none. Robin Reynolds Glen Rich Anne Ritchie James Riley Patrick Riley George Riordan

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captain Tom Tollefson is out in front as the Maples Nn Hazel Park 63-46. Thinclads win 76th straight Under the guidance of Coach Ambrose, the Sea- holm track team extended its record to 76 consecu- tive league dual meet victories. The victory string started back in 1953. The thinclads made their league debut a success by routing Ferndale 72-37. Senior Bruce Landino paced the team as he took firsts in the long jump and both dashes. They followed up with wins over Southfield, Berkley, and powerful Kimball. Next the Maples faced mighty Hazel Park, a contender for the state track championship. Hazel Park took an early lead in their attempt to break our victory string. But the Maples came from behind, taking 32 of the last 40 points, to win 63-46. The team capped off a perfect dual meet season with a 63-46 triumph over Groves, bringing the Frank A. Whitney City Championship to SHS. The Maples also fared well in the relays. At the 1966 Huron Relays they placed fifth in a field of 67 schools. The thinclads followed by taking tenth at the Spartan Relays, out of 56 schools. They next took a sixth at the Central Michigan Relays, one of the largest prep meets in the country. At the Dick Waters Relays, they turned in one of their best performances, taking second. Coach Ambrose guided the team to its 76th straight league dual meet victory. . l Kathie Riegelman i nl Vg E will ks M, . - - , ' -f , 421 if 1 3. La ura Ri ll wi 'Q . W Mary Risdon Frank Rhodes Tom Robbins Lynda Roberts aw' A is.