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2019 – 2020 Seaholm High School Activities Guide

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Contents Academic ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

Breakfast Club, The ................................................................................................................................... 5

DECA .......................................................................................................................................................... 5

High 5 ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

National Honor Society (NHS) ................................................................................................................... 5

Read Up ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

Science National Honor Society ................................................................................................................ 6

Science Olympiad ...................................................................................................................................... 6

Arts ................................................................................................................................................................ 6

National Arts Honor Society ...................................................................................................................... 6

Reflections ................................................................................................................................................ 7

Athletics – Coed ............................................................................................................................................ 7

Bowling...................................................................................................................................................... 7

Figure Skating ............................................................................................................................................ 7

Gymnastics ................................................................................................................................................ 7

Ski Team .................................................................................................................................................... 7

Athletics – Boys ............................................................................................................................................. 8

Baseball Boys ............................................................................................................................................ 8

Basketball Boys ......................................................................................................................................... 8

Cross Country - Boys ................................................................................................................................. 8

Football ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

Golf Boys ................................................................................................................................................... 8

Hockey - Boys ............................................................................................................................................ 9

Lacrosse Boys ............................................................................................................................................ 9

Soccer Boys ............................................................................................................................................... 9

Swimming & Diving Boys .......................................................................................................................... 9

Tennis Boys ............................................................................................................................................... 9

Track & Field Boys ................................................................................................................................... 10

Water Polo Boys ...................................................................................................................................... 10

Wrestling Boys ....................................................................................................................................... 10

Athletics - Girls ............................................................................................................................................ 10

Basketball Girls ........................................................................................................................................ 10

Cheerleading ........................................................................................................................................... 10


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Cross Country - Women's ....................................................................................................................... 11

Dance Team - Maple Motion .................................................................................................................. 11

Girls Hockey ............................................................................................................................................ 11

Golf Girls ................................................................................................................................................. 11

Lacrosse Girls .......................................................................................................................................... 11

Soccer Girls .............................................................................................................................................. 11

Softball Girls ............................................................................................................................................ 12

Swimming & Diving Girls ......................................................................................................................... 12

Tennis Girls .............................................................................................................................................. 12

Track & Field Girls ................................................................................................................................... 12

Volleyball Girls........................................................................................................................................ 12

Water Polo Girls ...................................................................................................................................... 12

Clubs ............................................................................................................................................................ 12

American Sign Language Club ................................................................................................................. 12

Art and Soul ............................................................................................................................................. 13

Aviation - Seaholm Future Flyers (SFF) ................................................................................................... 13

Black Student Union ................................................................................................................................ 13

Chemistry Club ........................................................................................................................................ 13

Diversity Club .......................................................................................................................................... 14

Experiential Learning Center ................................................................................................................... 14

Fashion Media Club ................................................................................................................................. 14

FIDM Fashion Club .................................................................................................................................. 14

Gender Sexuality Alliance ....................................................................................................................... 14

Girls Speak Up ......................................................................................................................................... 15

Green Club .............................................................................................................................................. 15

High School Democrats of America ........................................................................................................ 15

International Club ................................................................................................................................... 15

Jewish Cultural Club ................................................................................................................................ 15

Junior Optimist International club .......................................................................................................... 16

LaunchX Entrepreneur Club ................................................................................................................... 16

MASP ....................................................................................................................................................... 16

Medical Club ........................................................................................................................................... 16

Mock Trial ............................................................................................................................................... 17

Model United Nations ............................................................................................................................. 17

Pay It Forward Club ................................................................................................................................. 17


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Performing Arts & Creative Endeavors (P.A.C.E.) ................................................................................... 18

Physics Club and STEM Leadership Academy ......................................................................................... 18

Seaholm’s Alliance of Hope & Healing .................................................................................................... 18

Seaholm Play 60 ...................................................................................................................................... 18

Snow Club ............................................................................................................................................... 19

Sociedad honoraria hispánica de Seaholm (Spanish National Honor Society) ....................................... 19

Super Smash Brothers Club..................................................................................................................... 19

The Native American Association ........................................................................................................... 19

The Seaholm Dungeons and Dragons Club ............................................................................................. 20

Triathlon Club .......................................................................................................................................... 20

Young Conservatives Club ....................................................................................................................... 20

Community Service ..................................................................................................................................... 20

Animal Welfare Club ............................................................................................................................... 20

Cool to Care ............................................................................................................................................. 21

Interact .................................................................................................................................................... 21

National Honor Society (NHS) ................................................................................................................. 21

Seaholm Offers Support (SOS) Parent and Student Led ......................................................................... 21

Debate and Forensics .................................................................................................................................. 22

Seaholm Debate team ............................................................................................................................ 22

Seaholm Forensic team ........................................................................................................................... 22

Music ........................................................................................................................................................... 22

Choir - Seaholm Voices ........................................................................................................................... 22

Vocal Ensemble - SEA .............................................................................................................................. 23

Band, 9th Grade ...................................................................................................................................... 23

Band, Jazz ................................................................................................................................................ 23

Band, Marching ....................................................................................................................................... 23

Band, Symphony ..................................................................................................................................... 23

Pep Band ................................................................................................................................................. 24

Electronic String Esembly (Audition ONLY) ............................................................................................. 24

Orchestra - Concert ................................................................................................................................. 24

Orchestra - Full Symphony ( Audition ONLY) .......................................................................................... 24

Orchestra - Symphony (Audition ONLY).................................................................................................. 24

School Activities .......................................................................................................................................... 25

The Forest Fire ........................................................................................................................................ 25

Links/Peer Mentoring ............................................................................................................................. 25


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Make Me a Maple ................................................................................................................................... 25

Newspaper - "The Highlander" ............................................................................................................... 25

Student Congress .................................................................................................................................... 26

Yearbook - The Piper ............................................................................................................................... 26

Technology .................................................................................................................................................. 26

Esports Team........................................................................................................................................... 26

Robotics Team/Club ................................................................................................................................ 26

Theater ........................................................................................................................................................ 27

Theater - Fall Play .................................................................................................................................... 27

Theater - Musical .................................................................................................................................... 27

Theater - Stage & Tech Crews ................................................................................................................. 27


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Academic

Breakfast Club, The

The Breakfast Club is a student-run book club at Seaholm that promotes leisure reading. Books are reviewed and selected by a student planning board. The Breakfast Club meets about once per month during X Block and breakfast is served to all participants.

Mignon Claybourne [email protected]

DECA

DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) is an international co-curricular association of over 200,000 high school and college students who focus on advancing the skills in students in the career areas of: marketing, management, finance and entrepreneurship. Students who are interested in joining DECA should enroll in a marketing or business course. Students can compete in marketing areas at the local, state and international level, have eligibility for scholarship and leadership opportunities as the state and international level, as well as participation in charity and community service opportunities. For more information go to www.deca.org.

Barb Slatin [email protected]

High 5

High 5 is an intergenerational literacy club at Seaholm that promotes reading with BPS Early Childhood Center students. Books and activities are selected by a student planning board. Read Up meets about twice per month during the A/B Lunch Block and a snack is served to all participants.


National Honor Society (NHS)

National Honor Society is an honors organization, the foundation of which rests upon the scholarship of its members. In order to be eligible for membership in the National Honor Society, current students must be entering the 11th grade and have a least a 3.5000 cumulative un-weighted grade point average. Students must also have a clean academic record and no incidences that show a lack of character for at least the previous twelve months. In addition, applicants must demonstrate characteristics of leadership, service, and character, the cornerstones of NHS. Each year Seaholm’s NHS chapter participates in various service projects within the school and community. There are two mandatory events which all members must attend as well as a yearly requirement of 25 community service hours.

Rochelle Rogers [email protected] Edward Caughell [email protected]


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Read Up

Read Up is an intergenerational book club at Seaholm that promotes reading diverse stories with BPS elementary students. Books and activities are selected by a student planning board. Read Up meets about twice per month during the A/B Lunch Block and lunch is served to all participants.


Science National Honor Society

The Seaholm Chapter of SNHS invites juniors and seniors to join a community of learners interested in initiatives in scientific advancement, research and scientific exploration. Meetings occur throughout the school year with the majority taking place during xblock in addition to select community outreach projects. To apply and to be accepted, students must have an unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.5, demonstrate an interest in science and exude excellent character. Officers will be elected to serve in leadership roles and all students will be expected to fully participate in all activities. Faculty Sponsor: Judith Stahl, [email protected]

Judith Stahl [email protected]

Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad is a high school program in which students will have the opportunity to learn more about science and compete against other teams. There are twenty-three different events, including those that focus on genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering, and technology. There is truly something for everyone in Science Olympiad. If you are interested in more information, contact Madeline Brooks ([email protected]).

Amanda McDonald [email protected]

Arts

National Arts Honor Society

The Seaholm chapter of the National Art Honor Society offers students opportunities for national recognition, scholarships, peer recognition, leadership growth opportunities, college and career preparation, as well as the distinguished honor of being a member in a group with 46,000 other talented art students. In this group the focus is on service and growth, while maintaining an emphasis on art in our lives and in the community. Members will host art activities, organize fund raisers, and complete art based service hours throughout the year.

Elizabeth Moyer [email protected]

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Reflections

This is an annual nation-wide student competition sponsored by the National PTA, the Michigan PTA, and local PTA organizations. The competition encourages students to explore ideas by creating works of art based on the theme, “Look Within.” It celebrates the many skills of our students and encourages them to pursue artistic expression in a number of different ways including Film/Video Production, Dance Choreography, Musical Composition, Photography, Visual Arts and Literature. Rules and Entry forms are available at: www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/PTA_Reflections

Diana Patterson [email protected]

Athletics – Coed

Bowling

We are a varsity sport (with Varsity letter) and have a JV and Varsity team for both boys and girls. Competition is in the Winter months (Mid-November to the end of February). We compete in the OAA White Division. We bowl anywhere from 3 to 4 days a week, with 1 meet (Competition) per week (occasional 2 in a week). We also participate in a few varsity tournaments throughout the year.

Timothy Allen [email protected]

Figure Skating

Figure Skating is a varsity sport, and the team is made up of skaters from Seaholm and Groves. Practices begin in November and run through March. The team competes at three to four local team competitions in events grouped by skill level, as well as the individual events at the State Championships. Skaters can be male or female, and all levels of skaters are welcome to join.

Jennifer Jeffrey [email protected]

Gymnastics

This is a Birmingham Unified team, including Seaholm and Groves. This is a winter sport.

Rebecca Bajorek [email protected]

Ski Team

The Birmingham Unified Ski Team is a combination of Seaholm and Groves ski racers. Prior to our time on snow we hold captains and coaches drylands four days a week where the kids get a chance to know each other and get in shape. As soon as there is snow we will be training at Mt. Brighton 4 days a week. After the New Years the kids get the opportunity to race twice a week during the four week regular season, participating in both Slalom and Giant Slalom events. We like to have fun but the ultimate goal for this team is to be successful so be ready and willing to work hard!

Larry Morris [email protected].




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Athletics – Boys

Baseball Boys

There are three men’s baseball teams: Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshmen. This is a spring sport.

John Toth [email protected] www.seaholmbaseball.com

Basketball Boys

Basketball, Men’s - There are three men’s basketball teams: Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshmen. This is a winter sport.

Mike DeGeeter [email protected] www.seaholmbasekball.org

Cross Country - Boys

There are two men’s cross country teams: Varsity and Junior Varsity. This is a fall sport.

Dave Hamway [email protected]

Football

There are three men’s football teams: Varsity (incoming seniors and juniors), Junior Varsity (incoming sophomores) and Freshmen. Although football is a fall sport, there are many player development opportunities during the preseason period (June through August). Please visit our website at seaholmfootball.com for more information about summer team camps and team activities.

Jim DeWald [email protected]

Golf Boys

There are two boy’s golf teams: Varsity and Junior Varsity. This is a spring sport. Home courses: Springdale and Lincoln Hills

Dan Trotta [email protected]


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Hockey - Boys

Birmingham Unified Hockey is a unified sport, including players from Seaholm and Groves, with 2 competitive teams: Varsity and JV. Hockey is a winter sport that plays 25 games from November to February. There are many player development opportunities during the off-season. Please visit our website buvarsity.com for more information about conditioning camps, leagues, and other team activities. The BU Hockey program also sponsors a Future Kings camp for 6-8 grade hockey players in the summer. Each year we attempt to form a women’s team, but historically there have not been enough players. Therefore, events are open to skilled players of both genders.

Gary Piotrowicz [email protected] www.buvarsity.com

Lacrosse Boys

The lacrosse program is comprised of a united group from Seaholm and Groves. Both JV and Varsity teams are made up from both schools who compete in the spring season. The team also has summer and winter player development opportunities. Please contact Head Coach Nick Stensen for information [email protected]

Nick Stensen [email protected] www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/?u=BIRMINGHAMUNIFIEDLACROSSE

Soccer Boys

There are three men’s soccer teams: Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshmen. This is a fall sport. Tryouts are in August and the Season runs through November. Fun environment along with all three very competitive teams. Fitness, team spirit, and a desire to improve are all keys to this sport.

Jared Vince [email protected]

Swimming & Diving Boys

This is a winter sport

Swimming: Tom Wyllie [email protected] Diving: Virginia Naegeli [email protected] http://sites.google.com/site/seaholmswimming.

Tennis Boys

This is a fall sport. Seaholm currently participates in the USTA’s No-Cut program

Nick Shaheen [email protected]


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Track & Field Boys

This is a spring sport for athletes of all types. There are a variety of events to choose from whether it be sprints, distance, throwing, jumping of hurdles. It doesn't matter if you've ran track before or if you just want to try something different this sport can be for you. No tryouts, everyone gets an opportunity to compete. For more information contact Head Coach Jason Bazner at [email protected]

Jason Bazner [email protected]

Water Polo Boys

The boys water polo team has been a varsity sport for decades. "This is a fall Varsity Sport"

Joshua Stephens [email protected] https://sites.google.com/site/mapleswaterpolo

Wrestling Boys

Wrestling is an Individual sport that has 14 different weight classes. The Season starts November 18th and runs through the State Championships at the Ford Field March 7th. We have won 2 Team Districts in a row and are looking for a 3rd! No wrestling experience necessary!

Neil Tuomi [email protected] http://acs.hfcc.edu/~gouders/seaholmwrestling

Athletics - Girls

Basketball Girls

Seaholm Girls’ Basketball is a winter sport with 3 teams: Varsity, JV and Freshman. Coached by Seaholm alumni, January Hladki, the girls basketball program provides a competitive and meaningful 4- year basketball experience in which we build women that exemplify our core values: accountability, commitment, perseverance, empathy, success.

Chris Manchester [email protected]

Cheerleading

Seaholm Cheerleading is available two seasons, fall and winter. Tryouts for the Fall Sideline Cheer Team take place during the preceding spring. This year the tryouts will be June 3rd– June 5th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM in the Seaholm Fitness Center. The team attends a 3-day summer camp at Champion Cheerleading August 2nd- August 4th. The Sideline Team performs at both home and away football games, community events, and parades! In November, students may try out for the Competitive Cheer Team, an MHSAA Winter Sport. Members of this team will compete against other local teams. Experience is NOT necessary to make the Cheerleading team; we will teach the athletes all the skills necessary. Students may choose to try out for one or both seasons of cheerleading.

Katie Martin [email protected]

http://acs.hfcc.edu/~gouders/seaholmwrestling


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Cross Country - Women's

There is a women’s cross country running program with opportunities for Varsity and Junior Varsity athletes. This is a fall sport.

Craig McCardell [email protected]

Dance Team - Maple Motion

Seaholm's competitive dance team, Maple Motion, has a varsity and junior varsity. Tryouts are held in the spring of each year for the following school year. The team performs at JV and Varsity football and basketball games. They also compete regionally in the fall and winter, and at Universal Dance Association's National Dance Team Championship in February.

Rachel Bonello [email protected]

Girls Hockey

The team will be entering its second season as a unified team, the team plays in the MMGHSHL the season runs from Nov1- March 15 summer and preseason skates beginning in July more info plz email Coach Singelyn [email protected]

Mick Singelyn [email protected]

Golf Girls

There are two women’s golf teams: Varsity and Junior Varsity. This is a fall sport. Home courses: Springdale and Lincoln Hills

Doug Baltz [email protected]

Lacrosse Girls

This is a Birmingham Unified team, including Seaholm and Groves which is held in the spring. We have varsity and junior varsity teams and take players of all experience levels.

Jen Dunbar [email protected]

Soccer Girls

There are three women’s soccer teams: Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshmen. This is a spring sport

Manny Rodrigues [email protected]


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Softball Girls

There are three women’s softball teams: Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshmen. This is a spring sport.

Bill Schuermann [email protected]

Swimming & Diving Girls

This is a fall sport

Swimming: Karl Hodgeson [email protected] Diving: Virginia Naegeli [email protected]

Tennis Girls

Held in the spring. Seaholm currently participates in the USTA’s No-Cut program.

Casey Cullen [email protected]

Track & Field Girls

This is a spring sport

Leslie Martin [email protected]

Volleyball Girls

This is a fall sport that begins in August, prior to the start of school. Tryouts (which are required) are August 14-16 from 9-11am. Visit seaholmvball.weebly.com and @seaholmvolley on Twitter for updates. Contact Heather Gambone at [email protected]

Heather Gambone [email protected]

Water Polo Girls

Water polo has been a varsity sport for a number of years now. "This is a spring Varsity sport"

Kellie Howe [email protected]

Clubs

American Sign Language Club

In the ASL club we learn about deaf culture and also give students who can't fit the ASL class in their schedule, the opportunity to learn Sign language.

Joshua Finn [email protected]



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Art and Soul

Our mission is to make art more accessible to elementary school children in the greater Detroit Area. To this end, we collect art supplies through fundraising and drives and distribute them to under-served elementary and middle schools in our area. Furthermore, our group visits these schools throughout the year and provides supplies and assistance during art projects that happen in the classroom. Leah Dunn and Audrey Stachelski are Co-presidents and have already collected a "truck full" of supplies and delivered them to the Principal and art Teacher at Greenfield Union Elementary School this year. A Halloween field trip is scheduled to Greenfield Union.

Jennifer Smith [email protected]

Aviation - Seaholm Future Flyers (SFF)

Are you interested in flying a plane or a glider? Or learning about aviation careers and opportunities? Well this is the club for you! We meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month after school. The first week we'll talk about aviation and the third co-piloting a plane or glider at the Troy airport. Everyone is welcome. Note: you have to attend the 1st meeting of the month to co-pilot a plane. Meetings are held in room B107 Breana Brown [email protected]

Brad Schopieray [email protected]

Black Student Union

The Black Student Union (BSU) welcomes any and all who are interested in or identify with the culture, heritage, economic, political, or social issues pertaining to Black Americans and other minorities in the 21st century. The BSU hopes to expose the unique cultural dynamics of Black Americans by educating and bringing awareness to the greater community through volunteering and various community outreach/enrichment activities. Although our union seeks to foster a strong community among Black Americans, you don't have to be black, white, Asian, or Hispanic to join; just come as you are. If you share a passion for raising awareness and broadening yours and others’ knowledge of diversity and its impact on society, then our racially and culturally open-minded community welcomes you!

Leslie Martin [email protected]

Chemistry Club

The Chemistry Club is an exhilarating, educating, and effective Club conducted by students in or that have been in a Chemistry class at Seaholm. There are no other requirements to join this exceptional community. The members of the Chem Club experience and understand labs and experiments of their choosing. The Chem Club also participates in a variety of other Chemistry knowledge enriching experiences and discussions.

Amanda McDonald [email protected]


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Diversity Club

The Diversity Club is a group designed to acknowledge awareness and promote acceptance of our cultural differences. We openly discuss issues of race, ethnocentrism, bullying, and economic differences that sometimes divide students. This group coordinates and engages in activities such as student exchange programs, bus tours of Detroit, ethnic food fairs, discussions, and community service opportunities which seek to explore and expand knowledge of the global society in which we live.

Scott Craig [email protected]

Experiential Learning Center

This unique center is designed to offer a connection for staff and students to the resources and learning experiences in the community around us. Activities are open to all students at Seaholm and Groves. Registration materials are available throughout the year. The Experiential Learning Center staff offers adventure trips and activities including wilderness trips, urban projects, and service projects. Students are encouraged to pick up the Annual Trip Catalog to review which options are available throughout the school year.

Sarah Kuretzky [email protected]

Fashion Media Club

The club is about being able to express yourself. It promotes an environment of self-confidence, self-awareness, and positivity surrounding all the elements of fashion, photography, and social media. Fashion Media Club deviates from promoting specific fashion trends and focuses on developing self-confidence through your own fashion sense.

Sara Fetsco [email protected]

FIDM Fashion Club

Have you ever wanted to create your own fashion collection? Are you interested in evolving your own style? Or do you have a love for fashion and don’t know how to express it? Well, the FIDM fashion club is the club for you! This is a club that helps you learn more about all aspects of the fashion industry! You will be given the opportunity to expand your passion for fashion through many fun and interactive projects at our meetings. The FIDM Fashion Club is a club sponsored by the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles, California. Explore the Fashion industry while qualifying for exclusive scholarships to FIDM in the FIDM Fashion Club.

Gender Sexuality Alliance

GSA is open to all students, this group works to change the climate of our school to make it safe for all. The goal is to reduce harassment of LGBT students and discrimination by educating our school community about homophobia, and transphobia, and encouraging a greater degree of understanding from students and school personnel. The group also gives students a safe place to discuss their feelings and fears related to sexual orientation.



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Girls Speak Up

To enhance the understanding of gender issues. All are invited.

Pete Smith [email protected]

Green Club

Seaholm’s Green Club was instrumental in helping Seaholm become a Michigan Green School. Members help the school with its initiatives to reduce, reuse and recycle. Their fundraising efforts helped to install two water bottle fillers at Seaholm. Students also help with environmental projects out in the community.

Sara Fetsco [email protected]

High School Democrats of America

High School Democrats of America (HSDA) is a national political organization for democratic youth activists from across the country. Recognized as the largest and most credible Democratic high school organization in the country, HSDA has thousands of members working at the state and local level to advance the ideals of the Democratic Party, engage fellow students to become active within the American political system, and elect Democratic candidates to public office. The Seaholm club will discuss current issues and share our political beliefs in addition to volunteering for local political campaigns, events, and fundraisers.


International Club

In the international club we try different foods from around the world and experience various cultures. We also share our heritage and family traditions with one another. Throughout the year we eat at local, authentic restaurants, have potlucks and movie nights. Our main mission is to educate Seaholm students about people from across the globe. One thing that is important to us is to make people feel included, proud of their own heritage and open to express themselves.

Joy Wang [email protected]

Jewish Cultural Club

Come learn more about the Jewish Culture. The Seaholm Jewish Culture Club partners with Jewish charities and organizations in the community to assist as needed. Everyone is welcome!

Pam Davis [email protected]


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Junior Optimist International club

The Junior Optimist International club is the local youth chapter associated with the adult Birmingham Optimist International club. This club meets regularly to discuss, and organize, local service projects and volunteer opportunities that seek to make a difference in the community. ”Junior Optimist International is an all-inclusive youth organization sponsored by Optimist International. Our organization embodies the Optimist Creed, which motivates us to embrace positive values like optimism and respect for ourselves and others while engaging in community service. Our mission is to use a passion for making a difference to reach out to other people wishing to make a difference too. The organization’s motto is, “Bringing Out the Best in Youth, Our Communities and Ourselves.” Optimists conduct positive service projects that reach more than six million young people each year.” – excerpt from Optimist International For more detailed information, please see www.junioroptimist.org Samantha Canfield [email protected]

Sam Canfield [email protected]

LaunchX Entrepreneur Club

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business? The LaunchX club gives students the resources that they need to start their own companies. Students learn the valuable skills and innovative thinking that allows founders to create successful businesses. They are provided the chance to showcase their skills by creating startups based on their interests and abilities. The businesses can be as big or small as they want, ranging from improving the school to enhancing households everywhere. Driven students of all backgrounds come together and excel at what they’re passionate about. The young entrepreneurs of the LaunchX club take their startups from ideas to execution and impact.

Michael Munaco [email protected]

MASP

The Music And Stage Performance club ( MASP) offers students the chance to appear on the The Little Theater stage and sing, dance, do standup comedy, magic, poetry readings—you name it. All levels of experience are welcome, as is every genre of music. The club strives to be inclusive and encouraging. The club will have three evening shows during the year, where everybody is invited to come and enjoy the performances, as well as several rehearsals or jam sessions in-between. There are various opportunities for involvement, and members could take on the roles of emcees, stage directors, poster designers, organizers and promoters, and more. For more information or questions email [email protected] or [email protected]

TBD

Medical Club

The Medical Club is a student-run group which meets periodically throughout the school year, typically during xblock, to explore careers in the health spectrum. Professionals in the health industry are invited to share information with students about their careers and the education required to be both qualified and successful. Q&A encourages discussion and sharing ideas. New members of all grade levels are welcome. Contact Mrs. Minoletti to be added to the email list.

Holly Minoletti [email protected]


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Mock Trial

Mock Trial is a student-directed role-play courtroom competition against other schools in Michigan. Students receive a set of facts, a statement of law, witness statements, and exhibits. From this, students must develop a case theory, opening statements, questions, and closing arguments. Students work in teams to prepare their mock trial cases and participate in the Michigan High School Mock Trial Tournament (which takes place in March). The competition is held in an actual courtroom and is adjudicated by actual judges and attorneys. Students (at any grade level) with an interest in the law, debate, public speaking, or theater are strongly encouraged to learn more by checking out one of our meetings in the fall.

Jeff Gonzales [email protected]

Model United Nations

Model United Nations is an activity designed to simulate the United Nations. The process of the MUN "Conference" involved having the participants write a resolution based off a current world conflict, merging their ideas with others, and presenting to the group. Everyone then debates the resolution, and votes on it in a diplomatic matter. This activity uses skills pertaining to researching, delivering speeches, debates, and writing resolutions. Participants strengthen their skills in leadership, teamwork, public speaking, etiquette, and knowledge of world issues. Model UN strengthens students' abilities to speak and think extemporaneously

Peter Smith [email protected]

Pay It Forward Club

The Pay It Forward Club is a student-led organization which meets on a monthly basis to discuss innovative ways in which to raise money for those less fortunate. Several leaders are elected and take a more proactive position where they are required to do some research, are asked to communicate with club members, and meet with the club sponsor. HOW DID THIS GENERATE: Behind the Beautiful Forevers, a nonfiction book by author Katherine Boo, was added to Seaholm’s English curriculum two years ago, specifically in the AP Language and Composition course. Boo’s describes the hardships and survival tactics of several slumdwellers who reside just feet away from Mumbai’s international airport. They scavenge for food on a daily basis and sort through the garbage thrown out by luxury hotels nearby, which sources their income. With the turn of every page in the book, readers become aware of the slum’s existence and learn that the people who reside there have hopes and dreams - even in a cruel and corrupt society. CURRENTLY WHERE ARE WE: For the past two years, students at Seaholm have completed this anchor text with a heightened global awareness. Last year, several students elected to form a club that would help to sponsor a child in need, from a third-world country. Their mission was to, “Pay It Forward,” and assist the child in their academic and social needs. As a support to help them jumpstart this process, Arun Pai, an advocate and twelve-year member of Children’s Incorporated, (an organization that supplies the child with necessities), spoke to the class about how the program worked, what the organization would do and more importantly, how it would profit the child in need. As a result, the club began to prosper and has already met once a month for the past year. It has gained a significant amount of new members, mostly juniors who have read the anchor text. After almost a year of the club’s fundraising, the students have managed to raise roughly $1200.00, which is enough to support several children for at least one year. Students are still in the process of proposing innovative ideas on how to raise more money for this year and continue to show empathy to people in places where they have never traveled before. The compassion and sincerity from both the juniors and the seniors is quite surprising and should restore anyone’s about this generation of kids. (We have sponsored our first child in India. Her education and daily needs will be covered by the club for one full year!) Sharan Nayak [email protected]


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Performing Arts & Creative Endeavors (P.A.C.E.)

PACE seeks those who are interested in initiating and participating in projects on the stage or screen. Participation includes such roles for filmmakers/directors, actors, video production crew, set crew, musicians and composers of music, designers, costume and make-up artists, creative writers, and more. The goal of PACE is to provide an opportunity for students of various talents to produce creative projects together for public viewing.

Justin LaBond [email protected]

Physics Club and STEM Leadership Academy

The Physics Club offers interactive hands-on engineering/science lessons, activities, project building, and opportunities to hear from guest speakers in STEM and medical related fields. We call these opportunities: The STEAM Cafe. In addition to STEM related themes, there will be a focus on team building, problem solving, questioning, character building, and communication. The STEM Leadership Academy helps students develop leadership skills, hands-on STEM activities, and lesson planning for numerous enrichment opportunities. Many of the Seaholm STEAM clubs come together and participate in some of the district events. These student leaders, not only provide hands on STEM experiences for K-5 students and families within our district, but we also expand the collective impact by adopting schools outside our district with limited resources and underrepresented populations.

Doug Baltz [email protected]

Seaholm’s Alliance of Hope & Healing

Seaholm’s Alliance of Hope & Healing is open to all students. This group is designed to acknowledge mental health awareness and suicide prevention, as well as decrease discrimination. The group works to change the stigma associated with mental illness. It provides a safe place that promotes acceptance and allows students to discuss feelings related to mental heatlh. The group coordinates and engages in activites that educate the school community such as assisting with UMatter Week, designing the Love Has No Labels campaign, sponsoring mental health speakers, and leading charitable projects.

Nicole Festian [email protected] Sheree Wilson [email protected]

Seaholm Play 60

The Seaholm Play 60 Club (SP60) goal is to get kids active in our school who don’t play sports for the school or who aren’t motivated to get the necessary amount of physical activity everyday. Meetings will take place all over the Seaholm campus depending on the activity occurring. The meetings will all go for 90 minutes during which club members will participate in rigorous activity for an hour. Prior to playing, informative health lessons will take place to ensure that members are taking care of themselves. We will also encourage competitiveness by hosting tournaments for our members to show progression.

Jim DeWald [email protected]


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Snow Club

During the winter months we head to Pine Knob once a week for open skiing and snowboarding. Lift tickets, lessons and transportation (bus) are included in the program. Students can rent equipment or bring their own. Registration will begin in the fall.

Aaron Frank [email protected]

Sociedad honoraria hispánica de Seaholm (Spanish National Honor Society)

Sociedad honoraria hispánica de Seaholm (Spanish National Honor Society) is an academic club sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. The purpose of this club is to cultivate experiential opportunities and a life-long interest in the 5 C's of World Language Readiness: culture, comparisons, communities, communication, and connections. Applications for this club can be accessed on Seaholm's World Language Department page in April each school year and inductions are held in May for the following fall. Applicants must be sophomores or older, actively enrolled in a level 3 or higher Spanish, have an GPA of 3.5 or higher in their previous Spanish courses, and be of good character to be considered.

Errin Menna [email protected] January Hladki [email protected]

Super Smash Brothers Club

Meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday after school in C103 from 3-5 p.m. Make sure your name is on Jordan Frank's mailing list ([email protected]) so you receive timely announcements about time, date or location changes. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun!. The presidents/contacts are Josh [email protected] and Daniel [email protected]


The Native American Association

The Native American Association is open to students of all races who are interested in learning about and supporting the Native American culture. In addition to learning about this unique culture, club members will have access to volunteer opportunities to work with and help Michigan Native Americans in great need. Additionally, club members will have special opportunities to attend powwows, sample traditional Native American food, and gain exposure to native language, customs, and traditions. The Native American Association is a welcoming, interactive environment that allows students to understand, help, and appreciate a culture that is greatly underrepresented. The Club President is Brooke Kennedy [email protected].

Marisa Olszewski [email protected]


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The Seaholm Dungeons and Dragons Club

Every Tuesday, students meet to explore the story-telling potential of table top role playing games. In the age of hyper real video games, students take a moment to unplug, assemble around the gaming table, roll dice, and share some laughs. Come join the fun, but don't forget your dice! The club takes place all year. This year, it met every Tuesday. Ben Briere [email protected]

Triathlon Club

If you’re looking for a club that will help you get in shape, or if you’re just looking for a place to hang out with friends, then the Triathlon Club is the right place for you. Right after school for less than an hour we will be meeting to run, bike, and or swim. We will also go to triathlon races, where we will put our skills to the test. If you are interested, please contact Eric Howell or Jack Seel. Eric Howell: [email protected] Jack Seel: [email protected]

Young Conservatives Club

If you’re looking for a place to discuss political viewpoints, find out more about the history of conservative political philosophy, or just have fun with friends, the Young Conservatives Club (YCC) is the club for you! Join us for meetings after school where we welcome guest speakers, discuss politics, and more. For more information about the YCC please contact Aaron Frank.


Community Service

Animal Welfare Club

Come join the Animal Welfare Club! We participate in a multitude of different activities and services that help to benefit the animal community. Locally, we volunteer at rescue shelters, help out with injured exotic animals at a rehabilitation sanctuary, organize different drives and bake sales, and much more! It's a great way to find students that share your interests and anyone is welcome to join!

Kevin Hoffmeyer [email protected]



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Cool to Care

The It’s Cool to Care Club at Pembroke was started in 2012 by a group of Seaholm High School students. These students worked to stand up against mean/bullying behavior and wanted elementary school students to know “It’s Cool to Care.” Seaholm students meet with Pembroke students once a month to play games, do crafts, have discussions, and do other activities related to a monthly topic. Topics include: kindness, responsibility, respect, teamwork, honesty, integrity, leadership, positive attitude and other qualities to help students improve personal and friendship skills.

Vickie Muir [email protected]

Interact

Seaholm Interact Club works in conjunction with the Birmingham Rotarians to provide community service opportunities and learning the importance of service learning. Activities at monthly meetings range from holding a wrapping party for the Bottomless Toy Chest, making a meal for Hope Warming Center, organizing collections for Lighthouse and Gleaners. In addition, Interact hosts two student-run American Red Cross blood drives year in December and March.

Pam Davis [email protected]

National Honor Society (NHS)

National Honor Society is an honors organization, the foundation of which rests upon the scholarship of its members. In order to be eligible for membership in the National Honor Society, current students must be entering the 11th grade and have a least a 3.5000 cumulative un-weighted grade point average. Students must also have a clean academic record and no incidences that show a lack of character. In addition, applicants must demonstrate characteristics of leadership, service, and character, the cornerstones of NHS. Each year Seaholm’s NHS chapter participates in various service projects within the school and community. There are two mandatory events which all members must attend as well as a yearly requirement of 25 community service hours.

Rochelle Rogers [email protected]

Seaholm Offers Support (SOS) Parent and Student Led

Club SOS (Seaholm Offers Support) is a community service organization which supports members of the Seaholm High School community and surrounding area. SOS provides services and limited financial support to people in need. A parent group and a student led group (Club SOS) work together to coordinate volunteer services such as: leaf raking for area seniors, tutoring, blanket making for local hospitals and meals to families in need. Students receive community service credit for involvement in Club SOS. The club sponsors an annual student Talent Show our one and only fundraiser held in March. There are many opportunities for involvement. If you would like more information about SOS, please visit our website at Seaholmofferssupport.com or contact Beth Kiefer [email protected] or Dave Eick [email protected].

Dave Eick [email protected]



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Debate and Forensics

Seaholm Debate team

Competitive speech prepares students to excel in communicating in all types of forums and is an invaluable life skill. Team members will improve their argumentation skills and compete in a variety of debate styles. Students interested in debate should consider taking the debate and/ or honors debate class. The team competes September – January each year, including Saturdays in October and November. The team has enjoyed much invitational success, and most students have the opportunity to compete at the Regional level. seaholmforensic.weebly.com

Hayley McKinney [email protected]

Seaholm Forensic team

Competitive speech prepares students to excel in communicating in all types of forums and is an invaluable life skill. Students compete in various dramatic performance events, involving literature from poetry, prose, children's stories, and plays. Students also may choose to write original informative, persuasion or sales speeches about an issue or topic that is important to them. Other categories include limited preparation events such as speech and broadcasting. Events may involve individuals or groups of students. Students interested in forensic should consider taking the forensic and/ or honors forensic class. The team competes January – April each year, including Saturdays in March. Students on the team compete in individual events, covering both public address and interpretation. The team has enjoyed much invitational success, and most students have the opportunity to compete at the Regional level. seaholmforensic.weebly.com


Music

Choir - Seaholm Voices

“The Voices”, which is a class for credit, is open to any student who can sing on pitch and loves to perform. You will gain the skills to sing really well and also read music. Many of the members of The Voices are the leads in the school musical. The Voices is half men and half women. The choir performs a wide variety of vocal literature from musical theater to pop, jazz and classical. Our choir meets during the day as a class for fine arts credit. Make new friends, gain the skills needed to sing and perform really well and become a part of something amazing. SEA, our after school advanced pop ensemble is a “by audition only” vocal ensemble. The members come from The Voices.

TBD



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Vocal Ensemble - SEA

This outside of school advanced pop ensemble is a “by audition only” vocal ensemble. The members come from The Voices, the Seaholm Choir. Be a part of something amazing – audition for “SEA.”

TBD

Band, 9th Grade

The 9th grade band is for all freshman band students as well as upperclassmen who wish to double on a new instrument. The 9th grade band will play the highest quality high school band literature when it performs at festivals and in concerts. Solo and ensemble performance is highly encouraged. Instruction includes all elements of musical performance and instrumental technical development.

Tim Cibor [email protected]

Band, Jazz

The Seaholm High School Jazz Bands perform at several concerts throughout the year as well as at jazz festivals or jazz workshops. There are two jazz bands. The bands are open to all Seaholm students by audition only. Auditions are held in late October.


Band, Marching

The Seaholm Marching Band is the largest group in the student body. All students who are enrolled in the program participate in the marching band. Marching Band meets up to the end of football season. The Marching Band performs at all home varsity football games as well as parades and festivals.


Band, Symphony

The Symphony Band is the most musically advanced band at Seaholm. Students must audition for entry. Members of the band program will have a brief audition in March which will place them in the appropriate band for the upcoming school year. The Symphony Band will play music of college difficulty when it performs at festivals and in concerts. Solo and Ensemble performance is highly encouraged. Instruction includes all elements of musical performance and instrumental technical development.



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Pep Band

The Seaholm Pep Band performs at various Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball games throughout the season, and occasionally appears at other athletic games or events. Any member of the Seaholm band program is eligible to join. Members receive a “Seaholm Pep Band” t-shirt and food at each game. The band is an integral part of the spirit and support of our basketball teams!

TBD

Electronic String Esembly (Audition ONLY)

This smaller chamber ensemble represents the top players amongst each section of the string orchestra that have a strong interest in learning and performing contemporary pop, rock, and alternative music on electric string instruments. The ensemble is limited to: 2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello, 1 double bass, 1 drum set. Students will be provided with electric string instruments to rehearse and perform on (instruments MUST be kept at school). Rehearsals are scheduled after-school, based on student schedules.

Nicholas Karpinsky [email protected]

Orchestra - Concert

This is the primary ensemble that feeds into the Seaholm Symphony Orchestra. This ensemble is for students to develop the necessary string performance skills needed to succeed in Symphony Orchestra. This class will focus on the individual development and performance of vibrato, shifting, sight-reading skills, ear training, and music theory.. This ensemble consists of freshman and/or 10-12 grade students who are interested in developing their leadership skills.


Orchestra - Full Symphony ( Audition ONLY)

Consists primarily of sophomores, juniors, and seniors who demonstrate mastery of a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, double bass, piano, or guitar), thrive on challenge, have a strong sense of musicianship, and wish to perform more challenging repertoire for string and full orchestra. Strings from Symphony Orchestra and Winds/Brass/Percussion from Symphony Band perform full orchestra repertoire at Commencement Ceremony in the Spring.


Orchestra - Symphony (Audition ONLY)

Consists primarily of sophomores, juniors, and seniors who demonstrate mastery of a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, double bass, piano, or guitar), thrive on challenge, have a strong sense of musicianship, and wish to perform more challenging repertoire for string and full orchestra. Auditions for Symphony Orchestra occur in January of each school year. Please see the orchestra director for more information about auditions.




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School Activities

The Forest Fire

The Forest Fire is a literary magazine made by and for students. Our mission is to provide a platform for Seaholm students to showcase their creative talents, thus developing an environment in which the artistic passions of Seaholm students are valued and appreciated. The Forest Fire encourages students to submit their creative writing, art, photography and/ or graphic design for publication. Many students choose to publish work created in their art classes or their honors creative writing course, though it is not a requirements for publication. All production and editing of the literary magazine will be done after school prior to our publication dates. The Forest Fire publishes four issues a year and the publication can be purchased for $12 at the start of the school year.


Links/Peer Mentoring

Students enrolled in the LINKS program work collaboratively with students with special needs. LINKS students act as peer advocates and mentors. They work on communication and problem-solving skills that will be required in post-school experiences. The goal of this partnership is to support friendships, shared responsibility, healthy problem-solving skills, and participation in high school activities. Students sign up when they are available during the day, or before and after school.

Tersa Rogers [email protected]

Make Me a Maple

Seaholm’s Mentoring program is an orientation and transition program for incoming freshman. This program is student led by upper-class mentors who plan a fun and informative orientation day for all freshmen in late August. During the school year, freshman meet with their mentors at least twice a month during planned X block periods to help with the ongoing transition to high school. Each spring, applications to be a mentor are available to students who will be juniors or seniors the following year. Mentors are chosen by a committee consisting of administration, counselors, teachers, and mentoring advisors.

Jeremy Barber [email protected] Steve Claerr [email protected]

Newspaper - "The Highlander"

Join the staff of the award-winning publication, The Highlander, by enrolling in the elective Newspaper class through the English department. Students plan, report, edit and design original news coverage for the Seaholm community both in print and online. Students are required to complete the English elective Journalism class prior unless they display superior writing and editing skills as well as adviser permission. Students have the opportunity earn awards and recognition through state and national scholastic journalism competitions. Opportunities to attend state and national journalism workshops and conventions are also available. To read the online version of The Highlander go to www.seaholmhighlander.wordpress.com.



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Student Congress

Student Congress at Seaholm is a very active group. Each class at Seaholm plans at least three events per year, a fundraiser, a dance, and a service activity. In addition to assisting with these class events, Congress, as a whole, sponsors Homecoming, Powder Puff Football, Charity Drive Month, the annual Career Day for Juniors, as well as many other events throughout the year. Student Congress also considers requests for financial assistance when requested by teachers, and contributes to memorials for teachers and students. Funding is given to worthy projects that require additional financing to be successful. Student Congress acts as the voice of the student body, including: PTSA meetings, Education Council meetings, OAA meetings, and also takes part in the selection of new administrators.

Shannon Feliciano [email protected]

Yearbook - The Piper

The Piper is Seaholm’s award-winning, scholastic journalism yearbook. Students work on the Piper by enrolling in Yearbook class through the English department. The class runs each trimester. The Piper is student-produced through design, writing and photography captured through the school year. In 2002, the Piper was inducted to the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association, (MIPA) Hall of Fame. In 2013, the Piper earned a Spartan Award, the top award from MIPA. Student enrolled in the class have opportunities to compete in individual scholastic journalism competitions and attend journalism conventions around the country. The Piper continues to be Seaholm’s only collective published history of the school year for over 83 years.


Technology

Esports Team

The Birmingham United LEGACY ESports Team is made up of Groves and Seaholm students. This team plays the game “League of Legends” in a four month state competition with 64 teams set up and sponsored by Lawrence Technical University. Students first play in regular tournament rounds, then advance to all play. The top 16 teams in the state go to Lawrence Tech to play for the grand prize. Grand prize is scholarship money and other gifts for the whole team!

Leisa Passarelli [email protected]

Robotics Team/Club

The Birmingham Robotics Club is a high school program that aims to spread awareness and raise interest within our school and our community about robotics and the programs of OCCRA(Oakland County Competitive Robotics Association) and FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). As part of participation in the OCCRA and FIRST Robotics competitions, students will have the opportunity to work with professionals and adult mentors to earn valuable life experience with robotics, technology, science, and math.

Bernie Simms [email protected]




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Theater

Theater - Fall Play

The fall play is one of our school’s special opportunities to participate in a dramatic product and it's a blast! It affords more of an opportunity than the spring musical to delve into acting techniques and dramatic interpretation. Those participating on stage will study and apply many acting techniques. Students are also needed for various crew roles such as set building, lighting and sound. A few select students will also be chosen by application and interview process to fill the highly interactive assistant director and stage manager positions. Auditions will be held in September and the play goes up in November

Matthew Szalkowski [email protected] www.seaholmtheatre.com

Theater - Musical

The Spring Musical involves over 120 students in the cast, stage, light and sound crews. There is also a pit orchestra. Students have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of theater. All students are welcome to audition. Students are highly encouraged to be a member of the Seaholm choir in order to improve upon their voices and music skills. While working on the musical, students are taught discipline, commitment, team work, and respecting others’ talents. Auditions will be held in the fall. Watch the music board outside of G004 for current information. Rehearsals will begin immediately after selecting the cast. Crews will convene in December.The musical is held in February. It is a large commitment. However, the rewards are amazing. If you join the Seaholm musical you will form close and long lasting friendships. For our students, the musical can be one of their most memorable experiences in high school. Please join us for a unique, fun and exciting experience.

TBD

Theater - Stage & Tech Crews

Stage crew students learn how to work with others in designing and building sets for the different shows that are performed at Seaholm. They include the Fall Play and Spring Musical. All grade levels are welcome to join in and be a part of stage crew. No prior experience is required. Some members also help with the lighting and sound during the performances.

Mark Hammell [email protected]

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