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

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Varsity Soccer District Record 2nd Zone Opponent Score Dements 3-0 itratford 1-1 ipring Branch 1-3 raylor 3-2 Vestchcster 2-3 Dements 7-2 • tratford 1-2 ipring Branch 0-3 raylor 4-5 Vestchester 2-4 Front: T. Ho, Z. Cadungog, S. Rai, R. Hopkins, M. Hwang, K. Mcder, A. Garvin, 2nd: C. Adkins, T. Scoulin, K. Browder, C. Koehn, B. Escobar, B. Adkins, Back: Coach K. LcKibcus, C. Frazier, S. Hopkins, D. Boyne, J. Fifi, T. Johnston, K. Hwatt Photo by S. Lackey Varsity Aimed High! Rising to 2nd in zone, the girls varsity team had a fun and challenging season. Zeire Cadungog, Jeanne Fifi, and Donna Boyne all agreed that it was a rewarding experience. Coach LeRibeus is highly admired by her team. Jeanne Fifi stated, “Her method of coaching had a beneficial effect on inexperienced players. Three hours daily training except on game days, was the average amount of time spent on basic skills and endurance. Donna Boyne thought more time should have been spent on specialized skills and team- work. Outstanding players were midfielder Jeanne Fifi and forward Beatriz Escobar. Jeanne for strong defensive playing and Beatriz for skillful offensive playing helped them to succeed. Beside skill and endurance, eye-foot coordination is the most important step in soccer. All the girls deserve to be recognized for this difficult feat. The varsity team consisted of all underclassmen except for four seniors. The remaining players plan to continue playing next year, so next year's team looks very good. Their goal is to go to zone and district play-offs. With the returning players, that is very possible as Coach LeRibeus sees it. By Noelle Miller The look of anguish fills junior Forward Shelly Hopkins face as well as thespirited fansat the final gameof the season which brought a two point victory for Westchester. Photo by S. Lackey The fans watch in deep concentration as Fullback Jeanne Fifi attempts to gain control of the ball during the Westchester game. The final score ended in a 2-4 loss to the Rams. Photo by S. Lackey Girls Varsity Soccer Competition 227

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Front: T. Pham, S. Garcia, D. Nguyen, G. Barias, J. Wagner, K. Smart, C. Kachil 2nd: S. Yust, S. Poria, C. Constable, R. Chamblee, C. Craw, K. Campbell, J. Usm. Top: B. Shirley,T. Hurst, J.Smith, M. Gray,C. Grant, A. Hoang, D. Huhyn, H. Pal K. Campbell, Coach O'Keefe. Photo by A. Mi At the last game of the season. Striker Keith Campbell shows the opposing team his skill of good ball control which is why he is considered one of the most outstanding players of the season. Photo by M. Spiller Fullback Tres Hurst explains to the other players what the next move will be to prevent the opposition from scoring a goal which was done successfully. Photo by M. Spiller J.V s Second Year A Strong One! The Junior varsity team was really striving in their second season of soccer. Winning five games out of seven put them high-up in the standings. Coach Hearne had a dedicated team and this being their second year gave confidence to Coach Hearne. Outstanding players were chosen for their skill, dedication, and desire to win. Hearne felt that Keith Campbell, Karl Campbell, David Huhyn, Chris Kachilla, and Todd Kubecka were qualified for this recognition. Striker Keith Campbell has had a long history of soccer. He was raised in England, where soccer is a very popular sport. He became involved and continued to play for nine years. When asked if soccer was a part of his future, he stated boldly, Yes! Keith feels he did great on the team this year, but still thinks he has the potential to do even better. Hastings was a tough game for the team, explained Keith. He noticed their excellent players, good ball control, communication, and great discipline. To make up for that, they came across an easy victory, Katy High School. They won with a 3-0 score. Keith said they played excellently and had fun doing it. Isn't that the purpose of competition - excellent team- work and fun at the same time? By Noelle Miller J.V. Soccer 2nd Zone Opponent Score Strakc Jesuit 1-3 Strake Jesuit 3-2 St. Thomas 4-1 St. Johns 2-1 Katy 2-0 Hastings 1-0 Hastings 2-4 226 Competition Boys Junior Varsity Soccer

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Swimmers Log Top in Area Times Our swimmers have logged some of the fastest times in area school competition according to the UIL. A vast number of records were set throughout the season. During the Hastings meet alone, the boys posted seven personal recordsand the girls, ten. Forthe first time ever, Elsik had a team victor)' in swimming against Hastings. The team included State Champion Swimmer Chad Pol- lock who went undefeated in the 100 yard backstroke; Penny Rosen, District Champ in the 200 yard individual medley and 100 yard backstroke; Janice Sims whosetaschool record in the 100 yard breaststroke; and many other record setters. At the UIL State Meet at the University of Texas Swim Center the swimmers proved their talents. They came home with one gold medal for Chad Pollock; a state ranked 3rd place and All-American time from the Girls 200 yard Medley Relay (Penny Rosen, Janice Sims, Kathy Nagle, Kathy Boyd); and 4th overall in the 100 yard Backstroke by Penny Rosen. Her Backstroke is also considered an All-American time. By L. Baroski. Ram diver Art Waggoner enters the water after a double-reverse dive. Photo by R. Law Front: Frank Smith, Patrick Corcoran, Mike Voemett, Billy Hamlyn, Chad Pollock, Gavin Morgan, David Kuaz. Second: Carroll Ann Adams, Kim Davis, Tammy Franklin, Kim Furnish, Claudia Guarches. Back: Lisa Strum, Colleen McFall, Cathy Boyd, Kathy Nagle, Janice Sims, Karen Hernandez, Penny Rosen, Kitty Day, and Coach Eugene Watson. After several seconds of straining at the block for the girls 200-yard Medley Relay, Kathy Nagle is off for the race. Photo by R. Law Strong kicks are crucial to a swimme technique as Sophomore Mike Voemi kicks his way through the final 1 during the swimming session. Photo by R. La 228 Competition Swimming and Diving