Alief Elsik High School - Ramblings Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Julie Manfrc celebrates the ending of a good cami C Dunlain nhr»tn Cheerleaders stack up spirit. D. Nguyen photo Chris Burt and Dondra Dunaway cheer for the kick-off. C. Duplain photo Cheerleadedrs 57

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Cheers spread throughout Elsik The 1982-83 chcerlcading squad worked hard to lift and enlighten the school with true ram pride and spirit. This year, the cheerleaders worked to support all sports organizations of Elsik. They attended swim meets, cross country meets, and supported many other teams during the year. The girls began practicing immediately after they were elected in May 1982. to prepare for the Blue-White game. During the summer there were also many long hard practices. Cheerleading camp was held in August at Sam Houston State University. Here, the girls worked to perfect their skills and learn new ideas. Elsik. along with close to 150 other lively squads, competed for ribbons, awards, and spirit sticks. Elsik was chosen as one of eight finalists to compete for the award of excellence, which is held on the last day of camp. Cindy Obcrthier, cheerleader sponsor, commcnts,“Thc girls are most certainly a select group. They work hard and perform with precision. 1 had no doubt they would be a part of the final judging. I'm extremely proud of each and every one of them and their accomplishments.” The squad, consisting of Kathy Ball, Laurie Boydstun, Chris Burt, Mindy Campbell, Dondra Dunaway, Julie Johnson, Leslie Lawless. Cathy Malone, and Julie Manfre. were a great asset to all Elsik sports organizations. As head Cheerleader, Julie Manfre states, “Cheerleading is hard work, but it's also a lot of fun!” by I urie Boydstun Smiling for the camera are Laurie Boydstun and Sandy Lawrence. C. Duplain Photo Old Coach Bryant had a team. . . C. Bell photo Kathy Ball and Mindy Campbell show Build that spirit up! C. Duplain photo emotions at the Hastings game. C. Duplain photo Peek-a-boo! . Kathic Lanigan, Ram Mascot. C. Bell photo 56 Sports

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Varsity is second in district The 1982 season l'or Elsik’s Varsity volleyball team ended with twenty-two wins and eleven losses, and second in District. Even though the team came out great in their season, some people feel they could have done a little bit better. “We work well together, but sometimes pressure builds up and we loose that ‘togetherness’ . . .One of us may do something wrong and we tend to place the blame on someone else, and every once in a while, a little jealousy sets in. 1 think that at one time or another we’re all guilty of this,” explains Birggitt Haderlein. Volleyball is not just a ball, a net and a group of silly girls standing around hitting a ball. The game takes skill, lots of hard work and dedication. The girls proved this in the way that they played and the time and hard work they had to get into shape. The team consists of such fine players as Kara Kellogg. Birggitt Haderlein, Michelle Craig, Karen Gray, Stacey Lackey, Lynice Lawless, Ronda Miller, Marlene Nunez, Lori Reede, Felicia Seales, Kristi Skinner and coach Brannan. by Ruthannc Mullins: Michelle Craig decides to show her stuff. C. Duplain photo 58 Sports