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

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1. The pracrtioefield remains quiet after a grueling football prautirre, the only signs of work left are the hitting, dummies. 2, At the start ofa race, the cross Country team, including Ioanne Simonetti, Anna Bauer, and Linda Peek, take the lead. 3. Paul Swaboda Wrestles his opponent. 4. During a girls varsity basketball game, Pam Brookes at- tempts a lay-up. 5. Before the start ofa match, the water polo team listens to the coach as he instructs them on strategies for the game. 6. Rick Ziegler winds up for the pitch in an important Seaholm baseball game. 7. Members ofthe boys varsity basketball team work hard to get the ball away from opponents. 8, Carol Brielmeyer con- centrates on the tennis ball that she will return to the other side ofthe net for a point. .-,, .... i au- - , Q Q 167

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Sports a Lasting Influence A very important part of Seaholm life is taken by the athletic depart- ment. The great variety of sports pro- vide extracurricular activities for a majority of the student body. A stu- dent can choose from any one of four- teen sports that fits into his or her schedule. Some athletes choose to go out for as many as three sports a year, one 'for each season. The-grueling hours of practice pay off during competition between other schools. The joy of winning places confidence and pride into each of the participants and benefits the team and school as a whole. Along with win- ning, must also come defeat and even though lower spirits are a-result, each athlete and team learns sportsman- ship. Being a graceful loser is just as important as being a winner because it teaches the athletes how to deal with the disappointments as well as the victories that life has to offer. The support that comes from parents, coaches, cheerleaders, and fellow classmates is also a most im- portant part of the sports program at Seaholm. Without fans, the teams would have no one to cheer for them, console them, or congratulate them for a job well done. The experience of participating on a team, benefits the athlete in all areas of life. Participation in sports en- courages determination, dedication, management of time, and the pursuit of perfection, and these are some of the reasons why varsity letter jackets are a common sight at Seaholm. lofi

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1-Girl's Softball Girls Suffer a Winless Season The 1980 Seaholm Girlfs Varsity Softball Team finished a less than suc- cessful season with a record of no wins and twenty losses. Captains An- drea Kaptur and Sue Swoboda led the team in spirit and kept encourage- ment and opinions high. Though overall lack of experience plagued the team, Most Valuable Players Ellen Katzman and Dana Linehan made significant contributions to each effort. District playoffs, especially the game with Marion, were described by their coach Sharon Watson, as their greatest thrill. Ellen Katzman made All-League, which was an honor for the whole team, since it served to boost the morale. The 1980 season has provided some valuable experience that kindless hope for next season's team. :Elf f..y.w' 1, if 4' 2' P 4 EP 'ge 'mari' 'f'