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

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f During Trench class. Beryl Hogshead laughs at a student's remark. Photo by R. Law Susanna Ehrmann explains the daily German lesson. She teaches several different classes and sponsors the German Club too. Photo by S. Lackey Janet Whitlock goes over a French vocabulary assignment. Photo by K. Groves Foreign Language I.earning 113

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Bringing Lorcna Foard enjoys teaching her second year Spanish classes. Photo by R. I Cultures Home The Foreign Language Department brought students closer to the culturally diverse world. The students were able to discover the true concept behind taking this type of class as well as fulfill college requirements. Classes have proven not only to be good for practice in speaking a desired language but also to study the cultures that go along with it. The French classes were able to see Candide by Voltaire performed at Jones Hall. The students also performed many of their own skits. They will also be competing in the National French Contest with an entry for all levels. Spanish classes attended Man of La Mancha at the Music Hall and Ballet Fulflorico at Jones Hall. The majorobjective in any foreign language class is to increase the student's ability to communicate in a given language, said teacher Carolyn Mendel. German classes wrote and performed many skits throughout the year. Such skits included Charlie Brown, Star Wars, and Airplane III. The students also developed skills in communication by reading major works. Latin students learned their language by performing skits and speaking the language. All the foreign language clubs gathered together for their banquet in May. While Linda Allen gives a Spanish lecture. Junior Terry Cummings and Senior Frank Papapanagiotou listen intently. Photo by S. Lackey 112 Learning Foreign Language

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 I wanted to do what others have done for me Coach Leonard Fawcett's achievement packed career proves him to be an extremely talented man. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Fawcett moved to Texas when he was five years old. He started his track career as a seventh grader at Hogg Junior High School. Being a star athlete in high school, he held nine school records, a Southwest Confer- ence record, placed fourth in a national handball champion- ship and was coached by a former Olympic coach. During his junior year at Reagan High School, Fawcett played bas- ketball and despite a handicap, he went out for football. When Leonard Fawcett was just three years old he had to have his arm amputated just below the elbow as a result of an unfortunate accident. He got his arm caught in a clothes wringer. But in no way did this incident impair Fawcett's abilities and motivations. It inspired him to strive even more to reach his goals - and that he did. Throughout high school, he set seven broad jump (as it was called then) records at various track meets. Three of those records stood for 13 years. Fawcett received a four year track scholarship to Rice University. All of these honors contributed to his decision to teach. In addition to coaching track and football, he assists the cross-country team and teaches physical education. Coach Faw- cett sums it up by commenting, I think that I am dedicated enough and willing to sacrifice my time and knowledge and share them with our athletes. By Michelle Hahn Coach Fawcett's scrapbook holds many good memories like this race he ran during his years at Rice. Photo by R. Law Coach Fawcett today dedicates his time and knowledge with our athletes. Photo by R. Law This clipping in Coach Fawcett's scrapbook tells of his great achievements during high school. Photo by R. Law Sports Medicine Staff: Front: Trainer Dennis Fyke. Back: B. Wilson, L. Scott, W. Rodgers, B. Tooke, D. Whitted, T. Goudy. Photo by T. Smith 114 P.E., Health, and Drivers Ed. Learning