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

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Making some notations in his ledger concerning future appointments is Mr. Piel, Administrative Assistant. all in ,,,i s,,i,iis is Mr. Nagley and Mr. Cook, Director and Assistant Director of Personnel discuss the system's hiring practices. NNN. in. V .fri Mr. Wolfe, Assistant Superintendent, points out to Mr. Nesbitt, Deputy Superintendent, financial standings this year. sv- Consulting with Dr. John Blackhall Smith, Superintendent of Schools, is Dr. Leach, school board vice-president. Beth Adams . , 5,1 , ..'k if Robert Adams .lim Airo Donald Alexander Rodney Alexander Swv A

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ohool board constantly strives For educational improvements Elected by the community, the seven members of the school board represent public opinion as they administer the Birmingham school system. Although individuals serving on the board hold four year terms, elections are staggered. Every two years, elections for two or three board members are held. Dr. John Blackhall Smith is the Superintendent of Schools. A nationally known educational figure, the superintendent has successfully experimented in team teaching, particularly at the elementary level. Dr. Smith has instituted many pro- gressive programs during his four years as superintendent. The administration of education in Birmingham remains a co- operative effort nevertheless, with teachers, administrators, and board members joining together for the good of youth. Implementation of new programs is the ultimate responsi- bility of the board. Recently, under the Birmingham Plan for Excellence, several pilot projects have been inaugurated, in- School board members Mr. George Coombe, Dr. Charles Leach, and Mr Richard Halstead look over the shoulders of Mr. Pell Hollingshead, Mrs 1... cluding flexible scheduling at the secondary level, a spelling project and a new social studies program at the junior high level, and an elementary academically able program. The school board also oversees the construction of new buildings. With the passing of the recent millage, a new junior high school at Fifteen Mile and lnkster is on the drawing board. Covington Junior High is now in the process of be- ginning operations, plans for another elementary school near Thirteen Mile and Fromm Road are in the initial stages. The school board holds two meetings a month: one is the normal business session, the other is held to explain the new programs to the general public. Any citizen of the com- munity is invited to attend these sessions which are held at the various schools. With the resignation of Mr. E. Ross Hansen, a school board member of eight years experience, the board selected Mrs. Kathleen Helfinger to replace him. Elaine Wessels, and Mr. George Schmidt, discussing the proposals listed for the improvement of the Birmingham School District. sffs'ff'wesse .- .1M,i,2'f1gi.. .K K K A

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5 Q i ii. E r As principal of Ernest W. Seaholm High School, Mr. Wagner oversees an institution which provides one of the finest public educations in the nation. Catching Mr. Lemle as he leaves for court, Dr. urti inquires about an attendance procedure. New, old administrator combine talents in office In 1966-67 there was a unique combinatic of old and new in the high school administn tion. Mr. Carl Lemle left the history departme to replace Mr. Joseph Duris as attendance of cer. Resigning from the position of principal the Highland Park School System, Dr. Russn Curtis came to serve as Seaholm's assistant pri cipal in Mr. Howard Clayton's place. Mr. Du had left to become the principal of Lake Ori: High School, while Mr. Clayton obtained tl same position at Grand Blanc. Balancing the new outlooks with the expe ence of years at Seaholm, Mr. Wagner ai Mrs. Darling remained at the helm. With tw fold responsibilities, it was Mr. Wagner's du to maintain Seaholm in smooth operating ord while introducing new methods and theories education. A traditional figure at Seaholm, Mrs. Dc ling organized the great melange of SHS c tivities for the last year. AFS-YFU, candy sale Field Day - Mrs. Darling was responsible f these activities as well as many more. Ove seeing the extra-curricular life of Seahol: Mrs. Darling played a vital role and will I long remembered.