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

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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

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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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Junior Art Waggoner flics through the air after a double back dive off of the low board. Photo by S. Lackey In lane 3, Billy Hamlyn dives off of the platform for his laps in the 200 yard boys medley relay as Junior Chad Pollock, state qualifier, arrives at the block. Photo by R. Law Boys Swimming Opponent Score McCarther 88-58 Westfield 48,122 Spring Woods 72-93 Strake Jesuit 48-110 Westchester 64-114 Northbrook 64-95 Memorial 75-107 Spring Branch 75-83 Clear Lake 48-140 Klein 48-87 Stratford 54-96 Hastings 65-104 it: Coach Bob Leiber, Doug Halstead, Art Waggoner, and Carol Morris. Photo by S. Lackey First for Divers; No Big Splash It was the first time an Elsik diver did not qualify for regionals, replied Coach Bob Leiber about his least mem- orable experience of the season. The team not living up to their past record is not due to a change in teaching technique ora lossof talent in divers. But the loss of five divers (two of which were district ranked as 2nd and 5th) reduced the team down to three members: Junior Art Waggoner, Senior Doug Halstead, and Freshman Caryl Morris. Finishing 6th in district, Doug Halstead set one school record in the Six-and-Eleven 1 Meter Diving Event. The other divers. Art Waggoner and Caryl Morris ended the season with district standings of 11th and 13th places. By L. Baroski Regional individual qualifier for the 50 yard and 100 yard freestyle. Junior Karen Hernandez, exhibits her talents in the 100 yard breaststroke. Photo by R. Law Girls Swimming Opponent Score McCarther 104-32 Westfield 84-88 Spring Woods 96-76 Saint Agnes 95-58 Westchester 96-88 Northbrook 96-77 Memorial 111-106 Spring Branch 111-51 Clear Lake 61-120 Klein 61-92 Stratford 77-85 Hastings 92-68 Swimming and Diving Competition 229