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

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BOP TIL YOU DROP Girls Come Through It had been torture all week. The final selection had been made three days ago, but therc ' d been no progress since. No progress, that is, except a dull, nagging stomach pain, sleepless nights, and nails that had been chewed to the bone. How do guys do it? Boys couldn ' t be braver than . . . girls? Suddenly, with a rare surge of courage (and a little bit of anti-chauvinism) she did it! With her hands trembling and a determined look on her face, she dialed his number. She dialed up Mr. Wonderful and asked him to the Sadie Hawkins Dance! It was heaven from that moment on! Every year, usually around early November, the Sadie Hawkins Plague hits Seaholm girls. The girls do the asking! What do the guys think of all this? It ' s great! For once the guys get to sit back and watch the girls squirm! stated junior Cory Robertson. But it often is a miserable situation for the by Karen Reynolds girls. It takes me so long to actually get enough guts to ask a guy to the dance. It is such a pain! declared senior Jennifer York. This year ' s dance was a smash hit, thought chairman Colleen Roberts. We really did some pre- plannng — to make the dance extra special this year, she added. The dance, traditionally sponsored by the senior class, was held on December 14th. The event was sold out in a week with all 250 tickets being sold. One of the most outstanding features of this year ' s dance, felt senior Karen Ingles, was the decorations. The Senior Class went all out and purchased 40 live Christmas trees that filled the cafeteria and commons creating a true winter wonderland! she informed. All the torture was worth it. Ingles affirmed, I couldn ' t have had a better time! Displaying their matching flowers, seniors Elissa Sard and Kevin Mylod pose prior to their second Sadie Hawkins appearance. First Things First bu Karen Lights, camera, action! There is extensive work involved in putting together a production. The building of sets, the lighting, the tickets, and the price of the tickets. But that ' s entertainment! Isn ' t that also exactly what is involved in putting on a dance? To an active dance planner this all seems rather familiar . . . and routine. In preparation for the Sadie Hawkins Dance, Beth Snider, Beth Szuhay and Caroline Fuller finish the last of the ornaments to be given to each couple. photo by Eli5sa Sard by Karen Reynolds Didn ' t you ever wonder how the Seaholm cafeteria became a winter wonderland? A lot of hard work is involved in putting together a dance, explained senior Amy Bowen. No one ever realizes all of the sweat and blood that goes into dance preparations, added sopho- more Charlie Leto. For in- stance, how do you think all of the Christmas trees were stand- ing at Sadie Hawkins? Some- one had to build 40 stands! Favorite Musical Group 1. Phil Collins 2. Pink Floyd 3. INXS Led Zepplin U2 4. The Police Bruce Springsteen 5. David Bowie Depeche Mode Genesis Tears for Fears 18 STUDENT LIFE

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charity participation logo marching cheer song floorshow costumes banner shuttle relay tug-o-war (G) tug-o-war (B) sack race (G) sack race (B) barrel race 3-legged race (G) 3-legged race (B) TOTAL EVENT charity participation logo marching cheer song floorshow costumes banner shuttle relay tug-o-war (G) tug-o-war (B) sack race (G) sack race (B) barrel race 3-legged race (G) 3-legged race (B) TOTAL 4 4 4 4 4 82 ■88 4 4 4 1 4 78 64 89 1 63 Field Events et the Field Events begin! H « When this five word statement ■B is announced, and the cos- tumes are ripped off all of Seaholm ' s students ' bodies, the excitement of Field Day reaches its peak. The daily practices are forgotten as the competitors psych each other up for their events; the real thing is here. Everything is quiet, and as Mr. Derek Fries shoots the gun to start each event, all four classes cheer wildly for a victory. Field Day was almost cancelled this year due to lack of class participation. Many people would like to see more events added. Keri Mangiapane, a junior, is one who would like to see Field Day expanded. Mangiapane said, If they added more field events, more people would become involved and the participation would go up. Kerry Shea agreed; she advised to . . . Try your best to make a Field Event, and if you don ' t, get involved in another part of Field Day, somehow. Expecting a Field Day victory, the Junior Class was Ahead of Its Time. Perhaps with one more year of education the Juniors will prove to be more punctual. by Sarah York Sophomore Engell Pellumbi wasn ' t going to be in a Field Event until a friend talked him into running the three-legged race. He feels that he really contributed to his class ' victory. By winning my field event, I helped increase our lead over the Freshmen. Being on the flag shuttle relay team all four years, I never gave it a second thought not to participate; that ' s what Field Day means, asserted senior Katy Andreas. The pressure on the athletes in Field Day can be very intense. When asked about it, Eric Griner said, After the theme events, a class may need to catch up or to stay ahead of the other. The Field Events are really important because at this time, every point counts. Good athletes help. After all is said and done, this pressure is well worth it because without it. Field Day wouldn ' t be the same. The buildup of excite- ment wouldn ' t exist. Field Day, one of Sea- holm ' s oldest traditions, would be greatly missed if cancelled. Students vividly voiced this opinion as all four classes gathered on each others shoulders in the center of the gym shouting, Long live Field Day! f Sfs raRKft Taking Ihe Tature ©y rhe 9iopns ! Octubre 25, 1955 he Freshman Class began Working Its Way to the Top The Sophomore Archers hit the center of the bulls-eye The senior matadors Took the Bull by the Horns ,n the September and on Field Day morning they showed Right on Target as they won many of the theme events, last Field Day to beat the Juwor Class Following the rest ofSeaholm that they were already making great The Class of ' 88 won the banner competition with the help Spanish theme, the Class of 86 f.mshed f,rst m nearly all rides in reaching their goal of class unity. of Jenny Mayhew. banner head. of the theme events. FIELD DAY-FIELD EVENTS 17

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Dance the Blues Away Are you the kind of person who likes to have a good time, some good laughs, and listen to great music? Do you look for a spirited way to spend Friday nights? The answer may be found in attending Winners Circles. These events sponsored by the PTSA were dances held in conjunction with the home varsity football and basketball games. Winners Circles were held conveniently in the commons, cafeteria, and new outdoor dance floor, where students danced to a local band, or a chosen D.J. Students munched on refresh- by Jennifer Smith ments served in the cafeteria, many enjoyed the opportunity to sit and relax and share conversation with friends. Freshman Barbara Rocci found Winner Circles to be an enjoyed activity. I had a good time, she said. Winners Circles provided a perfect chance for students to celebrate the Maples ' victories, and to release all the pressures that may have built up during the week. Three freshman girls dance to their favorite music after a football game at one of the Friday night Winner ' s Cir- cles, photo by Doug Englc Favorite Radio Station 1. 99.5 WDTX 2. 101.1 WRIF 3. 95.5 WCZY 4. 98.7 WLLZ 5. 96 WHYT All Decked Sprinkled throughout every school year are a number of special events planned for the enjoyment of the students. Certainly one of the more entertaining and pleasurable activities was this year ' s Hal- loween Dance. The Halloween Dance held last November 2 in the com- mons and cafeteria was spon- sored by Student Congress. by Jennifer Smith The dance itself was open to all four classes; everyone who came was expected to wear a costume. 1 felt that it was the best dance Seaholm ' s had next to the Sadie Hawkins, asserted junior Steve Soechtig. Seniors Liz Krebs and Rob Brown wa ve to their fans as they prepare for an interesting evening at the fialloween Dance. photo by Doti Brown A Friday Celebration bu Jennifer S In hopes of starting the year off with a bang and lifting the spirits of the students, the PTSA sponsored Swing In, a schoolwide get-together on the first Friday evening after clas- ses were in session. Swing In was fun: the music was great, and it gave me a chance to sit and talk to peo- ple, asserted freshman Julie John. The whole idea surrounding this event was for people of all four classes to come and get With the help of chaperone Jim Macey. Mitch Fischer enthusiastically grills hot dogs for the crowds at the first annual Swing In. photo by Doug Engle by Jennifer Smith reacquainted with their friends and classmates after the long summer recess. It was held in the courtyard with music for the dancers, hot- dogs and beverages for the eat- ers, and movies in the auditorium. When asked what he thought of Swing In, junior Mike Beliasov said, It wasn ' t quite what I expected. There were all fresh- men and sophomores there. Junior Ann Holland felt Swing In should be continued. There should be some type of activity like this at the beginning of each new school year. It gives students a chance to get together and meet new people. DANCES 19