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

Page 163 text:

VETFQRAN SEAHOLM ALUMNI Bill Ken- dfo signals the quarterback for the next p ay. Injuries Plogue Freshmon Throughout See-Sow Seoson his year's Freshman Football Team was successful, despite a 4-4 record. The team was also plagued with injuries near the end of the season. When Freshman, Todd Welch was asked what the coaches were like, he replied, They worked us hard at times, but it was worth it. The team had co-captains Mike Kiptyk and Josh Greenblatt who were also outstanding players along with Freshman, Paul Nader. Coaching the team were Coaches Mellor and Kendro. Seaholm started out the season by beating cross town rival Groves, 8-0, and then winning their second game to Andover, 14-8. After winning their first two games, the Frosh lost the next two to tough teams, Troy and Andover, but came back to beat Reuther by one point. This team certainly has great qualities and superb potential for next year's JV or maybe even Varsity Football. All we knew were basics, blocking and receiving, but as the season progressed, it got better, despite our injuries, commented Frosh Todd Welch about his team. With growing experience each year and freshmen of great caliber trying out in the years to come, this just may be the Varsity Football Team that brings Seaholm High its first State Championship ever. 0 F 159

Page 162 text:

My A if , 3 wg f-R .a ' I MSN 1 im fill an MN 1 MQ X Sb lxg ,piwfw .ii , M ws 'lf V if

Page 164 text:

SENIOR TIM JEMAL drives in for a point gain against Ferndale. Seaholm lost to the Eagles, 36-51. JUNIOR GUARD TONY Purther, at the line for a foul shot. Tony was the teams most valuable player. Phil Peters M Mike Theiq M Hordtimes At The Hoop And Still Honging On lthough their record doesn't show it, the 1983-84 Seaholm Varsity Basketball Team was a successful one. After winning the season opener against Groves to the tune of 48-43. Everyone was enthusiastic about the basketball season, but then again who isn't? Unfortunately, they lost their next three games to Lahser, Berkley and Ferndale. They then won a heart stoppingly close game against Hazel Park. After that victory, the team was fired up for the next two games against Kimball and Southfield. Though they fought hard they lost both games. The following week they turned around their losing streak by winning their next three games against Troy in overtime, West Bloomfield and Andover. Riding on a victory wave, the Maples went into the Berkley game looking to knock the Bears out of the running and also to hamper 160 Boxs VARSITY BASKETBALL their winning streak. The Maples played an outstanding game, but it wasn't enough to overcomethe Mighty Bears or the Ferndale Eagles. Once again they defeated Hazel Park but unfortunately they lost their next four games. They won the season finale against a poor Andover team. On the season, Junior Tony Purther comment- ed, Our team stayed together all year. Our record could have been better if a few breaks went our Way. Our fans support was great, they never let us down when we lost tough games. Of the thirteen player team, five will be returning, those being Tony Purther, Dave Kuhn, joe Holland, Marc Spencer and Rob Bosart. All five are starters and very talented. Next year's team should be a good one. Tony Purther's final comment was, Next year we will be tough to beat. 0 4 l l