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

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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

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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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Tasting the Spice of Life Foreign language is a large part of Seaholm ' s activities. Twice during the year the foreign lan- guage department put on special foreign days. In late October the German classes put on the Oktoberfest. During the two lunch periods, German students dressed Ger- man, spoke German, and ate German food. Mary Stefano, a German teacher, remarked about Oktoberfest, 1 feel it is a great opportunity to use the language and find out about the German culture. by Mike Rafferty In February the French depart; ment sponsored a Mardi Gras. Like the Oktoberfest, it had plenty of food and music. The students sang and danced to French music. There was a raffle for food to end the day ' s festivities. Foreign Language Department Head Carol Wilson said, Mardi Gras should be an international event; it would be much more beneficial. Preparing for debut of Mardi Gras, Tina Albright pinsXes fleurs on Mrs. Mayman as Kristin Ostrander psychs up for a rollicking Shrove Tuesday. Favorite Soft Drink 1. Classic Coke 2. Diet Coke Pepsi 3. Dr. Pepper 4. Mountain Dew 5. Cherry Coke Mdzy Does Munich How many Seaholm students are lucky enough to become a foreign exchange student abroad? Senior Mazy Hommel was one lucky student. She, through the U.S. and German sponsored Y.F.U., Youth for Understanding, spent her se- nior year in Hennef, Germany. She took a one month orienta- tion class over the summer to by Mike Rafferty become familiar with the Ger- man language. In her host family, the Miillers, she has a si xteen year old sister and a seventeen year old brother. Hommel stated It ' s a great experience, every day is rewarding. Mazy and her host mother pose in the town square of WCippertal. Hommel visited Austria. Italy, Dusseldorf, and Bavaria. photo by Mr. Miiiler - vr,T , ;.. Field Trip to Toledo... Spain ' t 5v-«t In June of 1985, six Seaholm Spanish students met other Spanish students from across the U.S. and took a trip to Spain. The trip was organized by Kathy Young, one of Seaholm ' s Spanish teachers, and the pro- gram that made it possible is C.H.A. {Cultural Heritage Alli- ance). Once in Spain the students had quite a bit of freedom, The trip wouldn ' t have been as much fun or beneficial if we had to stay in the hotel all the While playing on a swingset in Toledo, Spain, the six Seaholm students enjoy the warm Spanish weather. by Mike Rafferty time, stated senior Bruce Craw- ford. The group visited many Spanish cities, including Cordoba, Grenada, and Madrid. With the amount of traveling they did, a lot of valuable time was lost on the bus. A typical day of sightseeing began with a four hour bus ride to the destination. They did some sightseeing on their own for the rest of the day. spent the night there, and took a tour the next day. Senior Doug Engle stated, It ' s good to use the language you ' ve been studying where they speak it. Other students on the trip were Kristin Fitzpatrick, Heather Burch and Dana and Doug Lindgren. FOREIGN AFFAIRS 27