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

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Clinic Assistant Betsy Taylor places eye drops into a student's eyes. Photo by K. Law Becky Kuithe, Betsy Taylor, and Marjorie Avery work together in the clinic. Photo by R. Law Where Does It Hurt? Wasn't it great to have someone care about you when you didn't feel so well? Becky Kuithe, Betsy Taylor, and Marjorie Avery are the ladies who cared for students during the flu epidemic in February. Whenever there was an ache in your stomach, head, or leg, the first place to turn to was the clinic. The biggest challenge 1 have faced at Elsik is trying to get everybody tested for vision and hearing 'cause it's really im- portant to me that people hear what is said to them and can see what's in front of them, said School Nurse Becky Kuithe. It gives me a great feeling of satisfaction knowing that no matter how small my help might be-that someone will appreciate it! explained Betsy Taylor, clinic assistant. Marjorie Avery, clinic aide, said To me, fulfilling the needs of the students when they need you is what helping others is all about. By Kerri Nippert School nurse Becky Kuithe, waits for another student to sign the famous sign-in-sheet. Photo by R. Law Clinic aide Marjorie Avery f ilesstudent health records. Photo by R. Law 122 Lcarning Nurse and Aides

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Department chairperson Cheryl Raschil- la has worked hard lo improve the special education department. Photo by R. Law Special Education teacher, James McMillan, enjoys working with special students. Photo by R. Law Teacher Ellen Asnes prepares to teach a lesson. Photo by R. Law Our Special Kids Work Hard Special education had one main goal - to get all 210 of those special kids ready to cope with life after high school, whether they choose college or work. All of the kids participated in a vocational program that would help them find a job that they could succeed in. The department chairperson, Cheryl Raschilla, said, I like working with students and Mary McCoplin listens attentively to a student. Photo by R. Law seeing them progress in regular academics. The students held a Christmas crafts sale of student made crafts. Also, the students participated in the Special Olympics which consisted of bowling, basketball, track, and field events. Mrs. Raschilla enjoys her work and says, Our main goal is to get these kids prepared for life. By Kerri Nippert Special Education Learning 121

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Paraprofessionals Give Needed Help What would Elsik have done without its paraprofessionals? There is no way that I could do the job I do without Mrs. Crump's expertise and help in the office, commented North House Principal Elsie Keeling. The requirements for para- professionals in Alief include an aptitude test along with a timed typing test. I like the challenge and the variety of different things I do in my job, and 1 like to work in this new, beautiful school, exclaims Betty Bilbrey, South House office. Lorraine Kagan, Main Office Assistant said, I like working with the students and I enjoy seeing them through their years at school. It gives me pleasure to see them graduate and accom- plish their goals. My job is veryr interesting and 1 meet lots of people. I like working for Mrs. Keeling and the hours are great, commented Marilyn Crump. The journalism department thanks all these ladies for their patience and valuable help. By Kerri Nippert Special Education Aide»: Joyce Aquil, Marilyn Tovson, Fran Depaolo, and Dorothy Jackson. Photo by R. Law South Mouse librarians: Kay Guthrie, Jill Heydrich, and Peg Pasquale. Photo by S. Lackey North House librarians: Anita Rich- mond and Robert Coty. Photo by S. Lackey Paraprofessionals: Front: S. McCollom, B.Cochran, M.Crump,and A. Biasiollo. 2nd: P. El Icy, D. Patranella, M. Davis, C. Bowers, J. Pagans, and C. Whitt. 3rd: J. Womack, L. Kagan, T. Shiller, J. Deangelis, B. Bilbrey, J. Crawford, and R. Underwood. Photo by A. Miles Paraprofessionals and Librarians Learning 123