Ernest W. Seaholm High School (simply referred to as Seaholm High School) is a Magnet high school in Birmingham, Michigan, United States. It was established in 1951 and is part of the Birmingham Public Schools district.
| Ernest W. Seaholm High School | |
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| Address | |
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2436 West Lincoln Street , Michigan 48009 United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°32′20″N 83°14′41″W / 42.53889°N 83.24472°W |
| Information | |
| Other name | Seaholm High School |
| Type | Magnet high school |
| Established | 1951 |
| School district | Birmingham Public Schools |
| NCES School ID | 260585004217[1] |
| Principal | Michael Wicker[2] |
| Teaching staff | 86.11 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,309 (2018-19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.20[1] |
| Color(s) | Maroon and white |
| Athletics conference | Oakland Activities Association |
| Mascot | Maple Leaf |
| Nickname | Maples |
| Newspaper | The Highlander |
| Yearbook | The Piper |
| Website | seaholm |
| Student assessments | |
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2021–22 school year[3] Change vs. prior year[3] | |
| M-STEP 11th grade proficiency rates (Science / Social Studies) | |
| Advanced % | 32.1 / 18.0 |
| Proficient % | 34.3 / 40.9 |
| PR. Proficient % | 13.0 / 32.8 |
| Not Proficient % | 20.7 / 8.4 |
| Average test scores | |
| SAT Total | 1117.0 (  −46.8) |
History edit
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Seaholm opened in 1951 under the name Birmingham High. At the time, the Board of Education President was Ernest W. Seaholm (retired Chief Engineer for Cadillac)[4] and the treasurer was Wylie E. Groves. Birmingham's two high schools are now named for them: Seaholm High School and Groves High School. Birmingham High School's first principal was Ross Wagner. John Schulz served as the next principal (1968–1979), Jim Wallendorf followed, serving from 1979 to 1992.
At one time Seaholm High School hosted classes of grades 4 through 12 of the Japanese School of Detroit, a supplementary Japanese school.[5] In 2010, the JSD announced that it was relocating to Novi, Michigan;[6] it moved in mid-2011.[7]
Programs edit
The Forensics Team has consistently enjoyed success at the state-finalist level. Quiz Bowl team has also had success, winning a national championship in 1991 at the American Scholastics Competition Network Tournament of Champions and a state championship in 1994.[8]
The student newspaper, the Seaholm Highlander, has won multiple prestigious Spartan Awards from the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association.
The Flexible Scheduling Program, which involved a seven teacher team that created a series of interdisciplinary social studies/humanities courses with flexible schedules, began in the 1960s. They may be taken in lieu of standard English and social studies classes. Students are permitted to teach courses themselves. According to the Christian Science Monitor, the reduction in bureaucracy, interaction and collaboration between teachers, the interdisciplinary nature, and flexible time schedules made the program attractive.[9]
Notable alumni edit
- Tim Allen, actor and comedian[10]
- Paris Bass, pro basketball player
- Jim Benton, illustrator and writer
- Mike Binder, film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor[11]
- Randal Bryant, computer scientist and academic
- Charlie Burg, singer-songwriter
- John N. Damoose, politician and former documentary producer
- Daniel L. Doctoroff, businessman and former government official[12]
- Patrick Grant, composer[13]
- Troy Hairston, fullback for the Houston Texans
- Jordan Harbinger, radio personality, podcaster, voice actor, journalist, lawyer and businessman
- Beth Hayes (1955–1984), economist[14]
- Laura Innes, actress and television director[15]
- Mat Ishbia, owner of the Phoenix Suns[citation needed]
- Haley Kopmeyer, professional soccer player
- Christine Lahti, actress and filmmaker
- Mari Manoogian, politician
- Joey Pecoraro, grammy nominated musician and record producer[16]
- Haley Stevens, politician
- Paul Stookey, singer-songwriter
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - Ernest W Seaholm High School (260585004217)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
- ^ "Directory". Ernest W. Seaholm High School. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ a b "MI School Data Annual Education Report". Mi School Data. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ Ernest W. Seaholm was named the Chief Engineer at Cadillac in 1921, and remained in that position until he retired in 1943.
- ^ "HANDBOOK For Teachers of Japanese Students." (Archive) Japanese School of Detroit. p. 4 (4/12). Retrieved on June 19, 2013. "4. Now, about 1,000 students are studying at two different school buildings. a. West Maple Elementary School Kindergarten ~ 3rd grades b. Seaholm High School 4th ~ 12th grades"
- ^ "Japanese School of Detroit to relocate to Novi." (Archive, PDF version, Archive) Novi Community School District. December 16, 2010. Retrieved on April 17, 2011.
- ^ "'Little Tokyo' thrives in Novi as Japanese population expands Archived 2013-10-20 at the Wayback Machine." (Archive) The Detroit News (posted at Northern Equities Group). December 19, 2011. Retrieved on November 7, 2012. Available in the archives of The Detroit News as 'Little Tokyo' thrives in Oakland", Document ID: det-129398628
- ^ [1] Archived March 4, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "School's '60s Experiment Still Making the Grade". Christian Science Monitor. September 15, 1998. ISSN 0882-7729. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- ^ The Woodward Connection | The Detroit News
- ^ Mike Binder – Biography
- ^ "Renaissance Man". February 2, 2016.
- ^ "Rocking in the Streets: The pioneer of the electric guitar procession brings the phenomenon home to Detroit" by Michael Jackman, March 13, 2013, Metro Times
- ^ "Young Economist was 'Very Bright'", Zachare Ball, Detroit Free Press, June 6, 1984, page 12A.
- ^ Zikakis, Damian. "Seaholm High School Presents Oklahoma!" 19, 20, 26, & 27 Mar. 2004 8. Print.
- ^ 2023 Grammy Nominations | Grammy Awards
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