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

Page 99 text:

Waiting in the rain for the boys game to end. Karen Medar, Gcnny Hare. Goalie Stacey lackey. Girls Soccer 95

Page 98 text:

A new Lady Ram Soccer is a new sport just introduced into the Alief School District, and like always, the girls wore the Elsik name with pride. “The girls are amazingly talented for a first year team,” said junior Ginny Hare. In every sport there is a powerhouse team and for the soccer team there was no exception. Klein was the team to beat in the district. Although the Lady Rams lost to Klein, they showed positive signs. They definitely showed that they had potential. They showed this potential against Stratford, both times they played them. The first time they totally blitzed the Spartans 8-0, then they beat them on their own turf, Tully Stadium, 3-1. A calm coach strolls onto the field. Ms. LaRibeus The teams leading scorer poses for picture. The girls showed them who was boss. The Lady Rams also beat Katy-Taylor with a score of 3-2, in a very tough and physical game. Ginny Hare scored two of the three goals. During the season, the girls had some outstanding players. Here are just a few of those: Ginny Hare, Beatriz Escober, Zeire Cudungong, Karen Medar, Teresa Johnston, and Stacey Lackey, were all goal scorers. by Jo Jones Genni Hare drives past Spartan Defender This year’s soccer team was the first at Elsik. I’ll pass this one” Bcaticc Escobar 94 Sports

Page 100 text:

Inexperienced team rebuilds Elsik’s Boys Tennis led by Chuck Bratka and second seeded Dale Young had a record of 13-2, tying four matches. The girls team had a tough year with a record of 2-15, tying two matches. The Boys Varsity team was made up of Chuck Bratka, junior. Dale Young, sophomore, David Wilson, junior, Dcvinder Panesar, junior, Alex Whigham, sophomore, and Pat Brogan, sophomore. The J.V. team was composed of Keith Hinzc, sophomore, August Carrcll, sophomore, Phillip Mann, sophomore, and Franky Silva, freshman. Also on the J.V. team were Sandeep Narang, freshman, Jason Martinez, sophomore, and Chris Meineckc, freshman. The Girls Varsity team was made up of Tracy Kagan, sophomore, Anne McHugh, junior. Ericka Hoss, junior, Bridget Pavlik, junior, Michele South, freshman, and Thien Pham, freshman. “Among the goals for next year, says Ms. Gwynn, “is the expansion of the girls team from six to nine, the expansion of the freshman team, and to beat Hastings!” by Troy Smith Practice makes perfect for Alex Whigham Chuck Bratka: Elsik’s top swinger For the past three years, Chuck Bradka, junior, has been Elsik’s premier tennis player. A varsity player since hisj freshman year, 16-year-old Chuck has established himself as one of the state’s up-and-coming players. Bom in Omaha. Nebraska, Chuck has been playing tennis for over six years and has participated in tournaments all ovei Texas. For the past three years, he has been playing ir championship divisions and is now ranked 15th in the state 16-year-old’s division. Last summer Chuck went to National Championships ir both Michigan and Nashville and was invited to the Orangt Bowl Tournament held in Florida. “I think about my opponent’s strengths and weaknesses and try to go out there with a game play,” said Chuck. In school tournaments. Chuck has beaten 12th rankec Chris Stanich of Stratford, and 3rd ranked Mark Manet (14-year-old’s division). Aside from being a great tennis player, Chuck works hare to maintain his high grades. Upon deciding the college whicl he will attend, he will be eligible to qualify for a scholarship Chuck adds, “I would like to be a pro, but it's tough. I’ll keep practicing and trying to improve.” In late April Chuck competed in regionals, by placing firsl and second in District, but was beaten in the quartci . „ K. er in Texas, Chuck Bratka, serving, finals. , . , „ left; and ofT-court after a hard practice, right. by Audra Sanchez 96 Sports