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.

History

Seaholm opened in 1951 under the name Birmingham High School. At the time, the Board of Education President was Ernest W. Seaholm (retired Chief Engineer for Cadillac)Ernest W. Seaholm was named the Chief Engineer at Cadillac in 1921, and remained in that position until he retired in 1943. 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. The current serving principal is Micheal Wicker.

At one time Seaholm High School hosted classes of grades 4 through 12 of the Japanese School of Detroit, a supplementary Japanese school."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" In 2010, the JSD announced that it was relocating to Novi, Michigan;" Japanese School of Detroit to relocate to Novi." (Archive, PDF version, Archive) Novi Community School District. December 16, 2010. Retrieved on April 17, 2011. it moved in mid-2011." 'Little Tokyo' thrives in Novi as Japanese population expands ." () 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

Programs 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.

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.

Notable alumni Tim Allen, actor and comedianThe Woodward Connection | The Detroit News Paris Bass, pro basketball player Jim Benton, illustrator and writer Mike Binder, film director, screenwriter, producer, and actorMike Binder – Biography 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 Patrick Grant, composer"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 Troy Hairston, fullback for the Houston Texans Jordan Harbinger, radio personality, podcaster, voice actor, journalist, lawyer and businessman Beth Hayes (1955–1984), economist"Young Economist was 'Very Bright'", Zachare Ball, Detroit Free Press, June 6, 1984, page 12A. Laura Innes, actress and television directorZikakis, Damian. "Seaholm High School Presents Oklahoma!" 19, 20, 26, & 27 Mar. 2004 8. Print. Justin Ishbia, billionaire investor and owner of multiple American sports teams Mat Ishbia, owner of the Phoenix Suns Haley Kopmeyer, professional soccer player Christine Lahti, actress and filmmaker Mari Manoogian, politician Joey Pecoraro, grammy nominated musician and record producer2023 Grammy Nominations | Grammy Awards Michael B Simon, entrepreneur Haley Stevens, congresswoman Paul Stookey, singer-songwriter Tom Tracy, running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers

See also International Academy

References

External links

The Flex Program