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

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TAKING TIME OUT Favorite T.V. Show 1. The Cosby Show 2. Moonlighting 3. Miami Vice 4. Family Ties 5. Dynasty 6. Cheers Hill Street Blues Z Jk Home Away From Home • bu Paul Newt Eve rybody has heard the fa- mous quote, ' This is not a gymna- sium, when rough housing in the living room. Sometimes this is true but such locations cannot always bring excitement in their original form. Uptown Birmingham is an extraordinary example. Through the summer and the As fall lea ves blanket the city. Junior Alex Hawkins gets tad on the steps of the police station after properly tightening his lugs and greasing his axles in a daily ri- tual, photo by Missy Jatho by Paul Newton fall months, Seaholm students find their sanctuary on the sidewalks of Marty ' s Records and the Municipal Building. The main activities include socializing, listening to music, and, of course, skateboarding. When Old Man Winter comes to Birmingham, the ac- tion comes indoors. The aisles of the Baldwin Library spring to life with careless gossip regard- ing the latest happenings. Movin ' Up The Menu I hu Paul Imagine, if you will, no golden arches, no more Herb, no little fat boy in checkered overalls. Where would you go??? Only one fran- chise stands out over the fast food fracas at Seaholm. It ' s Denny ' s 24 hour eaterie. Denny ' s not only offers great waitress service, but unfolds the concept of a well-founded meal. If you ' re in the mood for some- thing fast, you can get it in a by Paul Newton hurry. If you ' re interested in relaxing over a slower meal, they ' ll give you a fork, re- vealed gourmet connoisseur Cindy Hunter. Yes, Seaholmitcs give the 1 nod in cuisine to Denny ' s. After a long proofreading session. Elissa Sard, Liz Krebs, Kristin Fitzpa- trick. Kevin I ylod and Jason O ' Malley head to Denny ' s- photo by Paul Mylod Faithful Fans Follow Under a harvest moon, jaunty John Taylor, draped in the latest eveningwear. rips through the night air and vaporizes the screaming girls at the Power Station ' s August 14th blow-out. photo by Etjca Eichleay In the wave of hysteria that gripped Seaholm concert-goers in the 1984—85 season, stu- dents seemed destined to disap- pointment for 1986. However, the conquests of Prince and Madonna soon gave way to a more startling spectacle. Once more, students could throw the cooler and the blanket in the back of the car and head up to Pine Knob to sway on The Hill with everyone from Paul Young and Nik Kershaw to the legendary Beach Boys. They were there when Sting crooned over a sea of raincoats and umbrellas. They were there by Paul Newton when Phil Collins decided that not only was No Jacket Required, but no concert was either. But what would happen when the summer skies faded into winter grey? Students would simply choose to move inside. Seaholmites soon invaded the arenas and concert halls to get a glimpse of The Cure, Echo and the Bunnymen, and Jack Wagner. Others could be found braving the midnight crowds at the Birming- ham Theater for tickets to the show that topped them all. Bruce The Boss Springsteen truly won the hearts of Seaholm in 1986. Favorite Movie 1. The Breakfast Club 2. Back to the Future 3. The Jagged Edge 4. The Color Purple 5. Rocky IV Sixteen Candles 6. Beverly Hills Cop 7. Out of Africa White Nights 20 STUDENT LIFE

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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

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Seaholm Breadwinners What do you do if you ' re broke and you need money fast? Do what senior Bob Matz did. He went to the Career Center and got a job. 1 went there because I figured that they would have a lot of good opportunities for me. I needed the job to pay for my Senior Trip to Florida and equip- ment for my darkroom at home. The Career Center is a good place to visit if you are looking for a job. A student can go in there, look at all of the different places that are hiring, and apply there. This student has an edge over someone else looking for a job, since he or she already knows the job openings for which to apply. Another way to get a job through the school is by joining either the SEOVEC or the Co-Op programs. Students are assigned jobs from names of employers after having taken specific pre- requisite classes in preparation for these jobs. Several local businesses participate in these programs, including Douglas Cleaners Swensons and Beau- mont Hospital in Royal Oak. The SEOVEC and Co-Op programs The friendly voice at the other end of the line when you call the Baldwin Public Library belongs to junior Ellen Shuster Ellen helps students locate anything they mav need pti i ' - i ' ' n i ) M,,ii.v by Sarah Yorl are designed to prepare stu- dents involved for their futures in a related field of work. Many Seaholm students ob- tain jobs by applying to differ- ent places. Belinda Carter, a junior who works as a cashier at Bonanza, applied there after her brother worked at that same restaurant. She said, I enjoy working at Bonanza. They ' re flexible to my sched- ule. I work with interesting people, and learn, too! Junior Jeff Vogel works to meet some of the major costs of his car. He has to pay for the gas and upkeep, as well as the insurance. Jeff feels that his job at Saunders has taught him as much as it has helped him. Working has given me the opportunity to earn spending money and has taught me responsibility and the impor- tance of balancing my home- work with other commit- ments. My summer job at Beverly Hills Athletic Club will allow me to earn money, meet new people and help my summer be more exciting, said Wendy Wagner. It will give me some- thing to do rather than watch soap operas all day! Great Week-Enders Parties are a big part of a Seahom student ' s social life. Ac- cording to junior Wendy Wagner, Parties are a great way to end the week. It ' s fun getting together with friends and having a good time without worring about the past week. Some people party with the same people every week while others choose different compa- nions. Senior Cindy Vanderbrug said, The people I party with are a lot of fun. Sometimes we ' ll go to a non-Seaholm party where we by Sarah York don ' t know anyone, just to meet new people Jon Teachman parties with different people. Different people have different charac- teristics, he explained. Why do people pick parties over other activities? Laura Schmidt answered, More peo- ple around you means more fun! Senior David Hofer helps his friend Jennifer York celebrate her eighteenth birthday- Jennifer ' s friends decided to give her a birthday to remember with a dinner at ttogan ' s ph.,t.. hi, s,ir..li Yi.rk FREE TIME 21