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

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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

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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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Coach Howe discusses strategy with David Dufor, Todd Herring, Rusty Grafton, Curtis Larry and Chris Broussard during one of the defense's few breaks. Photo by C. Teat The crowd waits in anticipation along with Seniors Sammy O'Bricnt and Joel Marino before Senior Ronnie Mindrup bites the head off of a live lizard at the pep rally. Photo by S. Lackey hile the offense is on the field. Defensive Coach Sciba takes the chance to discuss ategy with the defense. Photo by S. Lackey Warming up before the game. Junior Quarterback Rusty Skinner tries to perfect his pass. Photo by R. Law llomecoming Good Times 11