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

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deader Managers: Olivia Demon- and Lisa Sturm. Not Pictured: e McLaren and Bethy Cillam. Photo by Stacey Lackey Cheerleaders Dondra Dunaway, Lisa Schultz, Sandy Lawrence, Cathy Malone, Shawn Fields, Kim Adams, Leslie Lawless, Michelle Espinosa, Julie Johnson and Jill Willman show spirit by participating in crazy day at camp. Photo by Cindy Oberlhier Old Coach Bryant had a team e-i-e-i-o, sang the cheerleaders at the Memorial pep rally. Photo by Randy Law lor and math teacher Cindy :hicr smiles at her cheerleaders as fire up the crowd at the Hastings Photo by Randy Law- Even the rain can't drown out the spirit of Shawn Fields, Sandy Lawrence, Leslie Lawless, Jill Willman, Kim Adams, Dondra Dunaway, Cathy Malone, Lisa Schultz, Michelle Espinosa and Julie Johnson at the Hastings game. Photo by Randy Law Chccrlcadcrs Participation 163

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Spirit and Enthusiasm Begin Here I'm very proud of this group of girls. They really put forth a lot of effort to make this a good squad, revealed Mrs. Oberthier, the cheerleader sponsor. During the summer the girls worked to get ready for camp and toward theirgoal - to win the Award of Excellence. Cheer- leading camp, held the first week in August at Sam Houston State University, presents a new challenge every year. Here the girls concentrated on learning new cheers, chants, pyramids, and many new ideas. Each day Elsik, along with 100 other squads, competed with five other squads for the best squad at camp. Elsik won runner-up. The cheerleaders competed in the Joske's Competition and were chosen as one of the top ten squads in the Houston and surrounding area. They also attended the Kingwood Varsity Competition and were awarded first place. This is the best squad Elsik High has ever had or seen in my estimation, said Mrs. Oberthier. The only sophomore on the squad, Lisa Schultz, describes At first, I didn't know if I would fit in with the squad and I was always quiet and just trying to be like them. But now I am myself and I have a lot of fun! I feel very lucky to be on the squad. I love cheerleading, and I would be lost without it! said Junior Julie Johnson. The cheerleaders not only supported football and basketball, but also cross country, girls sports, and other school organizations. By Sandy Lawrence Cheerleaders Jill Willman, Dondra Dunaway, Leslie Lawless, Lisa Schultz, Sa Lawrence, Shawn Fields, Kim Adams, Michelle Espinosa,and Cathy Malone$1 off their first place trophy at the Kingwood Competition. Photo by Cindy Obert Elsik Rams are moving straight to the top, chant cheerleaders Sandy Lawrc Kim Adams, and Leslie Lawless, at the Spring Branch game. Photo by Randy 1 162 Participation Cheerleaders 5-4-3-2-1. Elsik Rams are num one. Photo by Randy I

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Long Hard Practices Pay Off For Revies Ribbons, Spirit Sticks, and More . . . We had stronger team unity than last year, revealed Revellier Sponsor Cynthia Martin. During the summer the officers Colleen Bridges, Kim Ihle, Mitzi McDowell, Kim Rathgeber, Wendy Rousseau, Tracie Rutherford, Penny Vezos, and Jennifer West spend many hours preparing for camp. While at Drill Team Camp the last week of July at the University of Houston, the officers won all possible awards. They won the spirit stick, first place ribbons, most spirited, overall camp Sweepstakes Home Routine, and drill down for the whole camp. They were also chosen as Honor Drill Team at the Foleys Thanksgiving Day Parade. I've enjoyed being a senior officer a lot. I've never felt I was wasting my time because when we performed it made all the work worthwhile, commented Senior Penny Vezos. It's been lots of fun and I've made many memories and many friends. After the officers returned from camp. Miss Drill Team U.S.A. came and spent a week teaching the girls proper ways of stretching and a dance to the theme song from the movie Staying Alive. Since I have been a Revellier, I have learned to be very disciplined, and I have also learned to budget what little time I have in such a busy schedule, said Lieutenant Tracie Rutherford. Numerous hours were spent practicing for camp, compe- tition, football, and basketball games. During the summer, practices were held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and during school they practiced from 1:30 to 5 p.m. everyday. All four years of practice have been really tough but like they always say, 'Practice makes perfect'. Even though I may goof around and not want to practice somedays, I think all of it was well worth it and the outcome of it all was usually terrific, said Senior Kelly Luman. We are going to a new competition in San Antonio. We will be competiting with very strong drill teams all over Texas and we should be very competitive, stated Mrs. Martin. I enjoy Revelliers because I like to dance and it's a good way to support the school. It offers a great opportunity to meet new people and work as a group. It is a lot of hard work and takes a lot of time but it is all worth it! exclaimed Sophomore Lori Rogers. By Sandy Lawrence, Editor Revellier Managers: Junior Angie Munshi,Sophomore Susan Pace,and Junior N Terry. Photo by R. I The Revelliers were chosen as the Honor Drill Team in the FoleysThanksgivi Day Parade. Photo by R. L 164 Participation Revelliers