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

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iVords of the Prophets... Vandalism to some, a creative form of expression to otfiers. The universal pasttime: graffiti. Sea- holm definitely has it share. The messages range from basic class pride in 86 is 1 spray painted on the gym wall to phone numbers scratched on the wall in the bathroom. By far, the most com- mon form is writing on the desk. Motivated not by psychopathic tendencies, but by sheer bore- dom, students fill the desks with by Stacy Sprigner doodles and eloquent declara- tions of affection such as I love Matt. Desks become crowded with band logos and lyrics like Bowie ' s Changes: And these children that you spit on as they try to change their worlds . . . Unfortunately for the janitors, graffiti is here to stay. One inquiring mind at Seaholm hopes that by leaving a note to the janitor he will find out why his graffiti is wiped away every day. photo by Doug Engle (JL eft) V O ' Behind Closed Doors Staring at a steel grey door is not as exciting as staring at a picture of Christy Brinkley, explained senior Jason O ' Mal- ley. And for this reason most of the Seaholm student body spent a couple hours the first week of school taping pictures of their favorite rock groups, favorite sport, friends, or their favorite beverage into their lockers. Adding these personal touches to lockers helped to Karen Marshall s locker shows the time that can be spent to personalize a locker. Karen ' s locker reveals her varied interests. photo by Elissa Sard by Kristin Fitzpatrick break the monotony and bright- ened up an otherwise dull day. As senior Karen Reynolds com- mented, coming back to a deco- rated locker between classes helps cheer me up, even when 1 know I have six hours to go. Ranging from the absurd to the sensual, the ornamentation in lockers can tell a great deal about the owners ' individual personali- ties and lifestyles. With his distinct taste in music. Gary Gatewood uses his locker to pay tribute to the late John Lennon and Jim Morrison of the Doors. photo by Doug Engle Loudest Took on the Block Does anyone have the time? Because of the rise in popularity of watches in the past year, nearly everyone does. The appearance of the Swatch brand of Swiss watches has made a large impact on the sale of watches. Now, instead of a choice between a black or brown band, or between a digital or more traditional style, prospective watch-wearers have Besides being a durable and accurate way of telling time, the Swatch has become one of the latest fashion trends, and is certainly the loudest ticker. photo by Doug Engle by Stacey Springer harder decisions to make. The buyer can opt for a band in any color of the rainbow, with stripes, checks, or even a paisley pattern on the face. That ' s not to say that a Swatch is the only choice in watches. Those who prefer more traditional styles in watches have no problem find- ing what they want. With the variety in watches today, near- ly everyone can find the style that meets their needs. FREE FOR ALL 25

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FREE FOR ALL Do You Know ? How many spaces are in the student parking lot 363 How many suspensions were issued during first semester 470 How many detentions were issued during first semester .... 40 wk How many classrooms Seaholm has 85 How many food fights there have been in the last ten years 82 On a (bank) Roll •When Animal House firsi there was an average of c since dwindled to an annij out in 1975. ' eekly It has expense (ik spens ' ) n. any cost or sacrifice. Most students be- come very familiar with this word as they progress through their high school careers. At times it seems as though money and high school are synonymous. Think about how many times you will spend money in four years. It ' s staggering! Since most students need to eat, and since food costs money, lunch is a major expense for every high schooler. Four dollars at McDonald ' s, three at Burger King — it all adds up. and before you know it you ' ve spent your whole allowance on fast food. (Assuming you get an allowance.) Sopho- more Kelly Anderson stated, I spent ten dollars one week just on lunch. Keeping up with the latest trends can be another costly activity. Buying all of the newest records, clothes and jewelry can really set a student back a few dollars. Some students take jobs by C. Lamarche to help meet this expense. Junior Kathy Catto said, I got a job to help pay for all the clothes that I want. For those who drive, there comes the seemingly ever- rising price of gasoline. The average high school driver will use up to three-quarters of a tank of gas each week. With the fluctuating price of petrol, money gets burned up almost as fast as the gas. Having fun seems to be the greatest expense for a high schooler. Be it a movie, skiing, or dinner, weekends zap the most from a student ' s bank account. With all of these expenses, it is understandable that most students are bank- rupt. Sophomores Sarah Ferryman and Ann Basile browse through the records at Marty ' s in Brimingham. Keeping up with the music trends can be a great expense on a high school budget. photo by Elissa Sard Stuck On You SAVE THE WHALES . . . HONK IF YOU SEE ANY- THING THAT YOU LIKE. Do you ever wonder what messages people are tyring to convey through bumper stick- ers? Bumper stickers adorn the rear-ends and windows of mil- lions of cars. The messages on the bumper stickers can range from obscene to religious, de- pending on the driver ' s person- ality. A more aggressive driver may have If you can read this, get off of my a-! pasted to their rearend, while a cau- tious driver will have Fifty-five saves lives in his window. Benetton stickers seem to be the fashionable bumper decora- tion around the parking lot. by Cathy Lamarche This simple sticker says a lot about the driver and his her tastes. The patriots of the school proudly paste maroon and white Seaholm stickers to their fenders. Evidence of favorite colleges also appear in rear windows. Whatever the message on a bumper sticker says, you can be sure that the driver ' s personality will be somewhat reflected in the saying. So, if some good-looking guy or girl in a Porsche drives by with a bumper sticker that says, I ' m available, step on the gas and follow that car! The bumper stickers spotted daily in the Seaholm student parking lot tell a lot about the personalities oi the drivers. Ranging from the absurd to the humorous to the fashion conscious, bumper stickers pro- vide another insight into a student ' s character. photos by E. Sard D Engic CINXSJ •- — ■— ' ' Tifnn-- ' fr-tTiia I BraKe For Armadillos! Are Ule Having Fun Yet ? 24 STUDENT LIFE

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FOREIGN AFFAIRS The French Connection For many of Seaholm ' s students, the thought of experiencing a foreign culture brings back memories of biology and fuzz-covered petri dishes. But in a school as large as Seaholm, with a student body as diversified and unique as this, there will always be the mavericks; students who want a little more out of life. Students who aren ' t afraid to stand up and say, Hey! There has got to be more than mold and bacteria when it comes to cul- ture. Senior Gail Rose was one of the privileged few students who had the opportunity to travel overseas to Europe and experience a culture quite different from her own. Escaping the stifling humidi- ty of August ' 85, Rose soon found herself basking in the balmy breezes of Brittany, France. Her stay lasted four weeks, and during that time she observed and expe- rienced many aspects of the French way of life. Communication was a prob- lem at first, Rose asserted, but with the help of my host family by Jason U ' Malley and a lot of patience, we made it through all right. Paris was the highlight of her trip where she visited the Eiffel Tower, the beautiful L ' arc de Triomphe, and the world re- nowned Louvre Museum of Art. Not only did she see the Mona Lisa, but she was sur- prised to run into fellow Seahol- mite senior Alyson Crabtree who was also spending August in France through the student exchange program. Crabtree resided in Fonte- nay Sous Bois, a town situated in northern France. Taking full advantage of the situation, she immersed herself completely into the French lifestyle and partook whole-heartedly of all that France had to offer; the sights, the history, and the cuisine. Stated Crabtree, Experiencing French culture helped me put American cul- ture into perspective. During her stay in France, senior Gail Rose spent a lot of time with her French ' ' sister ' ' Cecile to better understand the French culture. pholo by Fiii Charliet Favorite Fast Food Restaurant 1. McDonalds 2. Burger King 3. Wendy ' s 4. Taco Bell 5. Little Caesars Olgas More Than a Post Card The planning began early in the year and finally, on March 22, 1986, Mary Stefano and thirteen of her students reaped the rewards of their long hours of preparation. Their trip to Europe had become a reality. The extensive itinerary in- cluded such notable cities as London, Canterbury, Paris, Dijon, Lucerne, Salsburg, Ins- brook, Munich, Rothenburg, Heidelburg, and Frankfurt. Their excursion was high- lighted by activities such as by Jason O ' Malley lunch at Gasthof in the Arlburg Alps, a traditional fondue dinner and Swiss folklore in Lucerne, and a cruise along the Rhine River. Trip advisor Mary Stefano added, By visiting Europe, even for this short time, we all gained a deeper understanding of the European people which will last us a lifetime. In a planning mee ting with the thirteen students going on the trip, Mary Stefano discusses the agenda of the upcoming journey to Europe. photo by Paul Donar 26 STUDENT LIFE