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

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rum majors Junior Jay Grahtham and Senior Paula Blacksher lead the band off »c field affer a spectacular performance. Photo by Stacey Lackey Senior Lynne McClaren fulfills her duties as a faithful cheerleader manager.Sitting patiently, Lynne waits for the game to end so she Can begin her date for the evening. Photo by Troy Smith The Homecoming tradition is kept alive with the return of '83 graduates Chris Tucker, Nick Della Pena, Mark Shciendlcr, and David Walker. Photo by Kandy Law r i Junior Meg Terry takes advantage of her privileges as a revellier manager and takes the leftover balloons from the half-time performance. Photo by Kandy Law landing firmly with her roses and own, Jennifer West shares her pride ith the crowd Photo by Kandy Law Homecoming Good Times 9

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Everyone Shines On Homecoming We're gonna beat Spring Woods big time, said Senior Mary Martin. After davs of planning and spirit building, the big night finally arrived. September 30 brought hun- dreds of spectators and many alumni through the gates of A lief Stadium. As the nominees for Homecoming Queen, Seniors Linda Cur ., Michele Espinosa, Sandy Lawrence, Lisa Locke and Jennifer West, were escorted onto the field, the spirit of the evening came alive. The elected underclass court included Junior Leslie Lawless, Soph- omore Michelle Williams, and Freshman Melissa Her .og. The crowd waited on the edge of their seats for the announcement of Homecoming Queen. The stadium speakers crackled as Jennifer West won the title of Queen. The ex- Junior Dutchess Kim Adams is also a varsity cheerleader. Photo by R. Law pression on her face revealed tears and sheer delight, and her excitement was shared with all that knew her. Before halftime, Jennifer, co-captain of the Revelliers exclaimed, I'm nervous. I'm even more nervous for the Revelliers . . . this routine is either gonna make it or break it, and I think they're gonna make it. Through all this hoopla of mums, getting dressed up and going out to dinner, the true meaning of Homecoming was still represented. Graduate Kim Kao said, Even though we're Aggies now, we'll always be Rams at heart. Graduate David Walkersummed it up saying, 1 came back to Homecoming because I missed it. I just missed the people. By Misty Bogle, Editor-in-Chief Sophomore Dutchess Michelle Williams. Photo by S. Lackey A dream came true. As the '82 Queen Laurie Boydslun crowns the '83 Homecomir Queen Jennifer West, she realizes that her efforts in high school have final payed off. Photo by C. Te Homecoming Queen Nominees Linda Cruz, Michelle Espinosa, Queen Jennif West, Lisa Locke, and Sandy Lawrence share their excitement. Photo by C. Tc; Freshman Dutchess Melissa Herzog. Photo by T. Smith 8 Good Times Homecoming

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Homecoming Spirit Proves Spectacular I'm gonna have a great time tonight! exclaimed Senior Keith Patterson. That seemed to represent the general feeling of students all day long on Friday, September 30. Although the varsity team had failed to win a game until Homecoming, a special feeling of success filled the air that day. As Senior Angie Garvin described, I think the spirit level has died down a bit lately, but after the pep rally it was as great as ever! Even as one arrived at school that morning, it was evident that something different was happening. The many rolls of toilet paper draped over the school and the tiger hanging from the North House flagpole symbolized a great amount of spirit for the team on that day. After Coach Ward announced team captains Sammy O'Brient, Joel Marino, and Ronnie Mindrup and each made his speech, Ronnie courageously bit the head off of a live lizard. Why did he do it? To show that he was fired-up for the game. What was the crowd's reaction? They loved it! All of the effort finally paid off when Elsik won their first game of the season and defeated Spring Woods 7-0. By Rae Rabe, Assistant Editor Senior Mall Accord stands by and mentally urges his team to make the field goal. Photo by T. Smith Junior George Craig takes a liquid breather from his position on the first ranked defense. Photo by T. Smith Defensive end Shawn Forristall prepares for the next play against Spring Woods. Photo by R. Law Junior Rusty Skinner and Seniors Gary Barnes, Trevor Dodd and Ronnie Mindrup check out the cheerleaders' skit with Senior All American Sammy O'Brient. Photo by S. Lackey 10 Good Timos Homecoming