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2 | Academic | Chinese National Honor Society | National Chinese Honor Society is a great way to meet other students learning Chinese, get involved in the community, and engage in Chinese cultural events. Chinese National Honors Society was established in November 1993. Its objective is to acknowledge the high academic achievement of students studying Chinese as a second language. Like other honor societies, NCHS recognizes not only high scholastic achievement, but also leadership, character, and community service. In order to maintain your membership of NCHS, you must be enrolled in the Seaholm High School Chinese program the year you enter, have completed a minimum of two Chinese classes at Seaholm and currently be enrolled in Chinese 3 or higher, maintain an average of a B in Chinese classes, attend meetings and assigned volunteer works, work with the advisor and other members, and plan on continuing learning mandarin into upper levels (ex: honors chinese four, honors chinese five, and or AP Chinese). While in NCHS you must complete nine community service hours (three of them must be tutoring another Chinese student at the same or lower level than you). All in all, the purpose of the society is to recognize high achievement of high school students in the Mandarin courses to promote a continuing interest in Chinese culture and language. | Joy Wang | jwang@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
3 | Academic | DECA | DECA 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. | Haley Willick | hwillick@birmingham.k12.mi.us | Contact Ms. Willick via email to sign up. Sign up for DECA before 10/15. | |
4 | Academic | 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 | emoyer@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
5 | Academic | National English Honor Society (NEHS) | NEHS is a literary and educational program which encourages interest in English Language Arts, serve society by fostering literacy, promote exemplary character and good fellowship among its members. Adult Sponsor’s email: jlabond@birmingham.k12.mi.usStudent Leader’s name and email: Ashley Schehr: ashleykschehr@gmail.com | Jane Labond | jlabond@birmingham.k12.mi.us | Application deadline: 12/1; Application link: https://tinyurl.com/SeaholmNEHS2020 | |
6 | Academic | 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 | rrogers@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
7 | Academic | National Society of Black Engineers, JR | Leslie Martin | ||||
8 | Academic | 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. | Mignon Claybourne | mclaybourne@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
9 | Academic | Science National Honor Society (SNHS) | 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, exude excellent character. Officers will be elected to serve in leadership roles and all students will be expected to fully participate in all activities. | Stephen Claerr | sclaerr@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
10 | Academic (Postponed Fall 2020) | 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 (madeline@loranbrooks.com). This club is not running Fall 2020 due to cancelations. Science Olympiad may start up again in 2021. | Amanda McDonald | amcdonald@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
11 | Academic | 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. hmckinney@birmingham.k12.mi.us | Hayley McKinney | hmckinney@birmingham.k12.mi.us | Check the Calendar: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i9s3NmyQiJk3AOEWg7E9be5_33cUzJahu2yD5KrTKwI/edit?usp=sharing | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CJPBU9gyLsJZfSjZK6O8GdgDyfpn_cHW/view?usp=sharing **Must use @bps-schools email to watch |
12 | Academic | 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. Email Mrs. McKinney HMcKinney@bps-schools.com or join our Google Classroom Code: r2pexvw | Hayley McKinney | hmckinney@birmingham.k12.mi.us | Check the Calendar: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15WHzY2vb-j7E1OKDl9f5IjlV9R0QemWLto_DZxcMapU/edit?usp=sharing | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yQtHbilQFpzo4VgpnOXh661Q2cKK3u-4/view?usp=sharing |
13 | Academic | 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. Digital applications for this club can be accessed on Seaholm's World Language Department page or by following the club Twitter @seaholmshh. Applications must be submitted by September 25, 2020 by 3pm. 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 | emenna@birmingham.k12.mi.us | Día de los Muertos Taco Food Truck - October 28th, 5-7pm, Seaholm Pool Doors | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bNoGMi04DEnBIYQwKXBeX-I4lfbCa3-y/view?usp=sharing |
14 | Arts | 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 | tcibor@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
15 | Arts | 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. | Tim Cibor | tcibor@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
16 | Arts | 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. | Tim Cibor | tcibor@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
17 | Arts | 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. | Tim Cibor | tcibor@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
18 | Arts | 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. | John Hummel | jhummel@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
19 | Arts | Electronic String Ensemble (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 | nkarpinsky@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
20 | Arts | Music And Stage Performance (MASP) | The Music And Stage Performance club (MASP) offers students the chance to appear on 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.This year, the club will have an outdoor spring concert where everybody is invited to come and enjoy the performance! Performers will be asked to sign-up ahead of time so we can have sound checks and ensure proper health/safety measures. There are various opportunities for involvement, and members could take on the roles of performers, emcees, stage directors, poster designers, organizers and promoters, and more. We will be having our first interest meeting in November. For more information or questions email Griffin Benton at: griffinbenton01@gmail.com | Nicole Sanford | NSanford@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
21 | 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 | emoyer@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
22 | Arts | 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. | Nicholas Karpinsky | nkarpinsky@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
23 | Arts | 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. | Nicholas Karpinsky | nkarpinsky@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
24 | Arts | 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. | Nicholas Karpinsky | nkarpinsky@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
25 | Arts | 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! | Nicole Sanford | nsanford@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
26 | Arts | 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. In order to be eligible to participate in their area of interest, students need to have successfully completed either the Creative Writing, Theatre, or Video Production courses with Mr. LaBond. | Justin LaBond | jlabond2@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
27 | Arts | 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, “I Matter Because...” 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. Questions can be emailed to Diana Patterson at d4patter4@sbcglobal.net. | Diana Patterson | d4patter4@sbcglobal.net | Deadline for entry is November 20, 2020. Please email d4patter4@gmail.com to submit digital entries or arrange pick-up of Visual Art entries. Entry Forms and Rules available at https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/domain/2139 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX-rzWHnY5Q#action=share |
28 | Arts | 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 | ms09bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
29 | Arts | 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. All dates are TBD for the 2021 Musical | John Hummel | jhummel@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
30 | Arts | 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 | mhammell@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
31 | Arts | 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.” | John Hummel | jhummel@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
32 | Clubs | Alliance of Hope & Healing | Seaholm's Alliance of Hope and Healing: The Hope and Healing Club is created by students for students to start the conversation about mental health issues and promote acceptance. Meetings provide a safe place for discussion surrounding mental health awareness and so much more. The club coordinates and engages in activities that educate the school community such as assisting with UMatter week, designing the Love Has No Labels campaign, and leading charitable projects. Meetings are typically once per month and are open to everyone. Sponsors: Sherree Wilson (swilson@birmingham.k12.mi.us) and Nicole Festian (NFestian@birmingham.k12.mi.us)Student Leaders: Katie Finkbeiner (kef4@bps-schools.com) and Catherine Ford (crf2@bps-schools.com) | Nicole Festian & Sherree Wilson | swilson@birmingham.k12.mi.us nfestian@birmingham.k12.mi.us | Virtual Suicide Awareness Walk - November Meetings every other Monday from 3:30-4:30 PM | |
33 | Clubs | American Sign Language Club | In the American Sign Language (ASL) club we learn about ASL, Deaf/Hard of Hearing/ DeafBlind culture, study tools for students in ASL class; and also give students who can't fit the ASL class in their schedule the opportunity to learn ASL! 2020-2021 Schoool Year TBD | Josh Finn | jfinn@birmingham.k12.mi.us | Google Doc with the zoom link, schedule for the website, and the description of the club: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TVM1DOg7o1Rwvbc50t-El2RtFPK86wZWUP0hsB64jMA/edit?usp=sharing | |
34 | Clubs | 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 underserved 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. | Jennifer Smith | jsmith3@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
35 | Clubs | Asian Student Association (ASA) | Asian Student Association (ASA) is a club intending to enlighten the Seaholm community on Asian traditions, simultaneously dismantling prejudices and misconceptions by sharing our experiences. This club is an avenue for cultural exchange, civil discussion, and meeting others with a shared passion for Asian culture. We welcome all who are interested in learning about the Asian and Asian-American experience. Our club aims to provide for the greater community by confronting longstanding misbeliefs and creating a space for sharing different ideas. No matter your culture or creed, our club welcomes all who are willing to listen and contribute to our discussions about heritage and values. To anyone who attends our meetings, we hope to provide you with a new outlook on the Asian experience and help cultivate a genuine interest in Asian culture. | Jie Billinger | JBillinger@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
36 | Clubs | 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 | lmartin2@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
37 | Clubs | Breakfast Club | 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 | mclaybourne@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
38 | Clubs | 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 | amcdonald@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
39 | Clubs | Student Prayer Group | All (staff and students) are welcome to join us for prayer, scripture sharing and growth in our Christian faith on Thursdays during X block (subject to change). The CYC prayer group will be meeting virtually during the 2020-2021 school year. Student Leader : Savanah Weinrick weinricksavannah@gmail.com | Lisa Bach | lbach@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
40 | Clubs | 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, bullying, and economic differences that sometimes divide students. This group coordinates and engages in activities such as student exchange programs, ethnic food fairs, discussions, and community service opportunities which seek to explore and expand knowledge of the global society in which we live. Meetings will be every other Tuesday after school | Robin Moten | rmoten@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
41 | Clubs | seaholm model un | 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! | Arnold Valden | avalden@birmingham.k12.mi.us | Please complete this google form if you are interested in joining the Esports club for the 2020-2021 school year. Let your friends know. Those who fill out the form will receive additional information next week. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVzBYClbW2HeuCprtaeRf0qz_mGUalwHpYW_wSqreKY_yeFg/viewform?usp=sf_link | |
42 | Clubs | 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 | skuretzky@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
43 | Clubs | Feminism Club | To enhance the understanding of gender issues. All are invited. | Pete Smith | psmith2@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
44 | Clubs | French Club | We have fun with the French language and culture! Cameron-Jolie Jeffares is the student leader: camjeffa@gmail.com | Karen Marx | kmarx@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
45 | Clubs | Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) | 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. | Josh Finn | jfinn@birmingham.k12.mi.us | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQMB55S4xu8&t=11s | |
46 | Clubs | 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 | sfetsco@birmingham.k12.mi.us | Our first meeting is October 20th at 3pm - click for Zoom link. Text @sgreenclub to 81010 for remind updates. | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lVWC5f1pNqK9b-Cfw6outAxn_yX47_zR/view?usp=sharing |
47 | Clubs (Postponed) | Here4U | The Here4U club is sponsored by Oakland Schools. Members work as peer educators to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of depression & anxiety, diminish stigma around mental health and encourage help seeking, and connect peers with trusted adults. Members work to create a year-long campaign in partnership with Oakland Schools. Meetings are once or twice a month. Please email the club sponsors if interested. | Sherree Wilson & Nicole Festian | swilson@birmingham.k12.mi.us nfestian@birmingham.k12.mi.us | POSTPONED TILL WE HEAR BACK FROM OAKLAND SCHOOLS GRANT | |
48 | Clubs | 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 | Sam Canfield | scanfield@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
49 | Clubs | 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 | hminoletti@birmingham.k12.mi.us | Events will start once we are back face to face. | |
50 | Clubs | 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 | jgonzales@birmingham.k12.mi.us | This year's case materials will be released Nov. 2nd, so join us for our practice that week! Please email Mr. Gonzales for more info, or join the Remind @98ch8h | |
51 | Clubs | Model United Nations | Model United Nations is an activity designed to simulate the United Nations. A MUN conference involves role-playing a nation in the UN where the participants have to write a working paper based on a current world issue, merge their ideas with other “nations” and present to the group. Everyone then debates the working paper and votes on a resolution. 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. | Ashley Moon | amoon@birmingham.k12.mi.us | Join our Schoology Group for upcoming information on conferences and meetings. (Code: 9KWK-KZPW-ZRFTG) | https://youtu.be/BLvM-0a5FG4 |
52 | Clubs | New Student Welcome Group (NSWG) | NSWG welcomes new students entering 10th, 11th & 12th grade that have just moved to the area or have changed schools. The NSWG are mentors for our new students and help them transition to Seaholm. Activities include a welcome picnic in the beginning of the year and a check in breakfast in January. Student Leader: Jackie Belkin. jebelkin@yahoo.com | Suzanne O'Leary | soleary@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
53 | Clubs (Postponed) | 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. | TBD | |||
54 | Clubs | 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 slum dwellers 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 | snayak@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
55 | Clubs | 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. In order to be eligible to participate in their area of interest, students need to have successfully completed either the Creative Writing, Theatre, or Video Production courses with Mr. LaBond. | Justin LaBond | jlabond2@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
56 | Clubs | 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 | dbaltz@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
57 | Clubs | 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. | Mignon Claybourne | mclaybourne@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
58 | Clubs | 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 | afrank@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
59 | Clubs | SSC (Seaholm Students For Change) | SSC (Seaholm Students for Change) is a student-led social justice and activism club with the goal of promoting civic engagement and social justice with Seaholm students. Meetings will involve open, inclusive, student-led discussions on various topics and also planning for projects and events to serve the community. Each club member will have the opportunity to lead discussions, vote on which topics the club will focus on, and brainstorm ways to become better student activists! If you are interested in making an impact at Seaholm and beyond, join SSC! | Thad Wilhelm | twilhelm@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
60 | Clubs | Student Prayer Group | All (staff and students) are welcome to join us for prayer, scripture sharing and growth in our Christian faith on Thursdays during X block (subject to change). The CYC prayer group will be meeting virtually during the 2020-2021 school year. Student Leader : Savanah Weinrick weinricksavannah@gmail.com | Lisa Bach | lbach@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
61 | Clubs | 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 (jlf4@birmingham.k12.mi.us) so you receive timely announcements about time, date or location changes. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun!. The presidents/contacts are Josh jnv1@bps-schools.com and Daniel danielrighter1@gmail.com | Aaron Frank | afrank@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
62 | Clubs | 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 | bbriere@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
63 | Clubs | 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: erichowelll@icloud.com Jack Seel: seeljack@icloud.com | Shannon Feliciano | sfeliciano@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
64 | Clubs (Postponed) | UNICEF Club | “The United Nation’s Children Fund (UNICEF) has helped save more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization by providing health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more.”The purpose for Seaholm’s UNICEF club is to educate, advocate, and fundraise for this association. We have planned for two major fundraisers a year, but we will continue to add on as more opportunities come up. We want to influence other students to help create a change for the world and this club is a great step into making that happen. We will provide snacks and dates at every meeting, and will follow current UNICEF ideas posted on their website in hopes to raise money for one of their current projects. | Rachel Shafou | rshafou@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
65 | Clubs | 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. | Aaron Frank | afrank@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
66 | 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, learn about exotic animals at a rehabilitation sanctuary, organize different drives and bake sales for fundraisers, and much more! It's a great way to find students that share your interests and anyone is welcome to join! | Kevin Hoffmeyer | khoffmeyer@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
67 | Community Service | Interact Service Club | Seaholm Interact Club works with the Birmingham Rotary Club to provide community service opportunities and to teach the importance of serving those in need. Activities include monthly meetings and service projects with Hope Warming Center, Lighthouse, Gleaners, American Red Cross and other service organizations. Student Leaders: Marlena Brown, mdb5@bps-schools.com Valarie Sherr, vsherr842@gmail.com | Suzanne O'Leary | soleary@birmingham.k12.mi.us | Meeting with Groves Interact Oct 30 at 12:30 | |
68 | Community Service | Club SOS (Schools Offer Support) | Club SOS (Schools Offer Support) is a student led service club that works with SOS (district wide service organization run by Birmingham Public School parents and staff to provide volunteer service and limited financial support to families in need in our community). Service activities include leaf raking for area seniors, tutoring , making cards & meals for those in need and helping with the annual SOS fundraiser. Student Leader: Catherine Eick, catherineeick2@gmail.com | Suzanne O'Leary | soleary@birmingham.k12.mi.us | Not too late to sign up for SOS Virtual Race. Sign up on link below and join us on Sat Oct 17 at 11am at Seaholm parking lot near Maple field! https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Birmingham/SOSMilesforMeals5kand1MileRace | |
69 | School Activity | Forest Fire (Literary Magazine) | 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. | Hayley McKinney | hmckinney@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
70 | School Activity | 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. | TBA | |||
71 | School Activity | 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 | jbarber@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
72 | School Activity | 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 | bsimms@birmingham.k12.mi.us | We meet Mon and Wed, 6pm-8pm, send me an email to receive info. | |
73 | School Activity | 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 | sfeliciano@birmingham.k12.mi.us | Wednesday meetings during lunch. Spirit Week starting Oct. 16th | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82605034270 |
74 | School Activity | 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. | Kellie Vagts | kvagts@birmingham.k12.mi.us | ||
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