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

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tudents check out their first ride on an »ant. Which direction back to iton? Front: M. Martinez,). Frueh, R. Allen, R. Crisostomo, R. Anderson. Second: Mrs. Hook, M. Lozano, R. Bullock, L. Farney, M. Murphy, K. Narang, Mrs. Graham, M. Circus. Third: E. Henry, M. Markovich, R. Morris, J. Hook, J. Chen, P. Smith, T. Hall, H. Jerng, K. Heimer. Back: W. Rowell, M. Prymuszewski, R. Vicerra, D. Barreiro, S. Rowell. Photo by A. Bordonaro Miles Shelley Hopkins concentrates on painting Janet Stickler's eyes. Trevor Dodd watches attentively as Donna Boyne paints Kim Adam's face. Art Club Participation 179

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Artists At Work The Art Club's new Hal- loween project, face painting, was a total success, said Mrs. Hook, one of the club sponsors. We raised more than $300. This was not only a money-making project but also a chance for the Art Club to practice their skills. Many custodians and faculty con- tributed to the Halloween face paintings. Mrs. Keeling had a Snoopy painted on her face and exclaimed it looked cute. Some other designs were stars, moons, tears, unicorns, dragons, and balloons. Art Club kept busy with various seasonal projects, making dough ornaments and pi natas. During Rodeo Season, 28 students entered their work in the Rodeo Art Contest. The judging started at Cummings Elementary School. Finalists, Nghia Chau and Ray Greene, winning Best of Show went on to the Astroarena to have their artwork exhibited by the Rodeo Association. Shelley Hopkins, Damian Hebert, and David Ripple had their work displayed ata downtown bank. A variety of works exhibited included sculpture, paintings, weavings, and drawings all depicting the Western theme. During October some Art Club members went to the 9th Annual Texas Renaissance Festival in Magnolia. This was just a leisure fieldtrip, but a chance for the students to observe different arts and crafts and enjoy themselves. Feasting and spirits included many different main dishes, desserts, and drinks. There was also various games such as fencing, archery, skittles, and bocce ball. The day was full and a tired crew arrived promptly back to the bus at the end of the day. . . everyone but, one very late student, David Barroiro. The ride home was much quieter. As 1 drank my ice tea to stay awake, 1 could feel the excitement that many tired Elsik art students had experienced during their day at the Renaissance Festival. I would get up early Saturday morning to do it all over again for them, says Ms. Graham. During second semester, the Art Club decided to make Valentine's Day extra special for someone besides close friends. They shared the day with the elderly at some nursing facilities. The Art Club made valentine cards, wall deco- rations, and some cookies. Then it came time for them to show a little of their Elsik football spirit. They made a large Elsik Rams sign and hung it in the athletic complex locker room. The Art Club was larger than any of the previous clubs and included sponsors Dr. Becker, Mr. Aber, Ms. Graham, and Mrs. Hook. The goals of this club is mainly enrichment, and to do things that are fun; that there isn't time to do in art class, says Mrs. Hook. Some students in the Art Club also want to have a career in art. At their Thursday meetings, they would plan seasonal projects and work on whatever artwork they liked. Furthermore they tied up the year welcoming anyone who isn't in arts-for fun! Traci Prest, Melinda Lozano, Lisa Farncy, Rachel Bullock, Prapatpong Pongwa and Kim Heimer eat while awaiting their final half of the day at Renaissance. Helen Park, Jessica Lee, and Chison Choi take a break at the Renaissance Fest held in Magnolia. Dr. Becker, Mrs. Graham, Raymond Heinrich, and Ron Crisostomo enjoy festivities. 178 Participation Art Club

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Industrial Arts Club Chalks Up State Wins Industrial Arts Club has grown very rapidly in the past year. They now have 69 members. Industrial Arts Club is sponsored by Mr. Thomas, who teaches drafting, along with Mr. McKie and Mr. Gehring, who teach wood shop. I think anyone interested in working with wood, metal or drafting, would really enjoy Industrial Arts, and it is not just for boys,” commented president Kevin Cristadora. Industrial Arts Club started off early working and raising money for the Saltgrass Regional Competition in Waco and State and National Com- petition by selling bookracks, bootjacks, and other wooden objects. Everyone has been working hard toward our goals to go to State and I think we will do very well. Mr. Thomas and the other sponsors have helped and have given us a lot of advice toward our goals says Sophomore Monica Mulford. Industrial Arts is very im- portant to our students because it provides leadership op- portunities, and it also teaches the study of technology plus prepares the students for their future goals replied one of the sponsors, Mr. Eric Jones Industrial Arts Club because I enjoy competing with other students. By Richard Packard Gehring. said, yT joined Mr. Daniels shows Junior Mike Ober how to operate the Horizontal Mill. Photo by S. Lac Kwen Yu Wing works on grinding a piece of metal in metal shop. Photo by S. Lackey Mike Kershey tightens a screw on the Vertical Mill. Photo by S. Lacl Kevin Cristadora carefully shapes a table leg with hand tools. Photo by S. Lacl 180 Industrial Arts Club Participation