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

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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

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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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Faye Fontenot explains the Health lesson on the overhead. Photo by M. Spillcr Coach Robert Copley gives the final exam to three Drivers Ed. classes. Photo by R. l aw Drill Team Training group: Front: J. Conway, C. Prichard, M. Watts, R. Cusack, C. Tran, M. Wade, K. Schubert, and C. Gary. 2nd: L. Johnston, G. Blakeman, M. Hollis, J. Johnson, K. Speauburg, S. Burke, T. Rabouier, S. Morris, J. Sommers, V. Rogers, and H. Jackson. 3rd: D. Liu, P. Fobes, J. Deaugelis, M. Herzog, K. Wingo, J. Miller, N. Rook, T. Weltzbarker, F. Halili, A. Fiszer, and J. Meleudez. Back: L. Parduc, K. Scott, K. Benson, L. Becker, K. Brubaker, J. Witte, F. Linderlian, G. Morris, J. Sherrod, M. Covington, C. King, T. Presley, L. Ihle, and S. DeSai. Photo by R. Law Learning P.E., Health, and Drivers Ed. 115