By: Kathleen Davis, Kelsey McClear & Taylor Wyllie Editor’s note: This is the first part in a two part series on bullying. The second part focusing on students, will be featured in the Highlander’s next issue. *Names have been changed The color drained from his face. Sitting in the cafeteria, the night of conferences, teacher… Read More The Forgotten Targets
Starting off the new school year, Seaholm High School’s dress code has sparked a debate between students and the administration. “The fact that I can’t wear comfortable shorts is just stupid,” senior Jackie Johnson said. “They’re not gonna tell me how to dress or else they can buy me a new wardrobe.” … Read More Admins: We’re Enforcing Dress Code
Building relationships with students, staff and the community. That’s what Dr. Daniel Nerad, the new superintendent of Birmingham Public Schools, is already looking forward to. “I’m excited by the students that I’ve met and the staff that I’ve met and their willingness to engage with me, to welcome me, but more than… Read More Meet Dr. Nerad
Be Kind, Be True, Be ‘Greatful’, Be You! This is the slogan that imatter for kids, an Elementary based mentoring program, uses. imatter was created last year at Pierce Elementary for 4th and 5th grade students. The program is designed to develop young students into leaders and, as the title suggests, help… Read More iMatter Promotes High Self Esteem
The Seaholm boys’ varsity soccer team has gotten off to a 2-0-2 start, with help from senior captain and forward Tommy Bowman. But because of a new regulation put in place by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), Bowman almost wasn’t allowed to play high school soccer. In order to compete with other… Read More New National Rule Impacts Academy, High School Soccer
On September 7, the Maples lost their first game to private school powerhouse Detroit Country Day 35-21, after new head coach Jim DeWald had led the team to a 2-0 start. Seaholm was down 21-7 to the Yellow Jackets at the end of the first half with their only touchdown scored by senior… Read More Maples’ Unbeaten Run Ends
This summer was a big one for soccer fans with the European 2012 Championship captivating audiences from around the world. Two Seaholm soccer fans took their game to the next level. Seniors Max Gomez and Kieran O’Keefe decided that watching the games wasn’t enough for them. They established Seaholm’s first and only pick… Read More Soccer Sandlot
