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

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rs. Newton discusses the outline for research paper with Junior Audra mchez. Photo by R. Law Senior Blaine Kohl laughs at the frogs she's about to dissect in Biology. Photo by R. Law North Llousc Librarian Mr. Cote works on some programs with the new computer. Photo by S. Lackey Education Good Times 25

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Seniors Angie Garvin, Gary Barnes, SteveTebbano, John Maklary,Stan Hyun,. John Urbanowicz bombard Mrs. Moore with questions in fourth period Advan Composition. Photo by R. I Coach Ward gets into another chemistry discussion before the lunch bell rings and he runs for the cafeteria l'ne- Photo by S. Lackey Elsik Ready For Changes . . . Perot Three Million Secondary School Children Are Victims of Crime Each Month, Van- dalism Mainly in Textbooks, Reagan Tries To Solve Problems Of Discipline In Schools; all newspaper headlines and all the negative aspects of education. Yet, students and administrators have also focused on the positive points c( people, rather than just academics and media criticism. Students' opinions mattered, and those with problems of coping with everyday classroom situations received help. A1 Hook, the new super- intendent of schools, initiated the Student Advisory Board Council. The first meeting on February 2 brought 12 students from Elsik and Hastings together to discuss the major concerns and problems of the high schools. At the top of the list, traffic, parking, and the security of vehicles. Because High Star and the parking lots were no longer able to accommodate school traffic, two solutions arose at the meeting: (1) limiting student drivers to juniors and seniors and (2) a security program furnished by the sale and issuance of parking stickers. Student smoking, dress codes, and final exemptions also took priority over alternate concerns. Patroling the bath- rooms, lengthening mini skirts and final exams as learning experiences were just a few answers. The original council met the first Thursday of each month and consisted of NHS President Tim Culbertson, Student Congress President Pat Regan, Senior Class President Michelle Espinosa, Rampage staffer Audra Sanchez, Ramblings Editor Misty Bogle, and Photographer Randy Law. The Hastings delegation con- sisted of Denise Wyant, Janice Reeves, David MacDonald, Sally Dejean, Karin Brown, and Art Aguirre. Another spotlighted program forstudents is the ISC. Although the ISC program was created in 1976, only since '82, when Mrs. Brown took over as principal were these beach houses viewed as positive opportunities for troubled students. Basically what we try to do here is help students make changes by learning alternate ways of coping with a situation. This is done through counseling and a leveled behavior management system, explained Principal Brown. Students are put into a tightly structured plan. The rules here are the same as in regular school, but are more strict and enforced more. ISC has been a successful program because a student is completely removed from the usual hustle and bustle of the everyday classroom and is placed in an isolated setting until he she can cope with regular school again. As Tony Hurtado from Soutnern Mountain High School stated, You shouldn't ship disruptive kids out... for the whole year. They should be back in the regular classes as soon . possible. The big controversy co: cerning changes and in provements in Texas publ schools was the creation of tl Select Committee on Publ Education chaired by Dali, businessman H. Ross Perc The committee recommendc lengthening the school d consisting of six hours « academics and extracurricul. periods for two hours after tl first six hours. Perot said tc much emphasis is placed c athletics. A 20% increase i teachers' salaries, new r quirements of 22 credits f« high school graduation, ar teacher competency tests we: also considered. Governor Mai White summoned a speci session of the legislature in tl summer to consider the educ tion package and long neede teacher pay raises. 24 Good Times Education

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Senior Mark Palumbo and Junior Missy Brown find themselves together while mingling around the tables Photo by R. Law Senior Paul Moon and David Dufour express their enthusiasm at the prom. Photo by R. Law Sophomore Chris Lundquist stands out in the crowd with his theatrical costume. Photo by R. Law Seniors Share Their Last Dance Together May 5 Prom wasa very special time. It will always be a part of my memories to look back on, commented Senior Dana Beebe. The Adams Mark Hotel, in the Grand Ball Room on May 5, catered to this glamorous event, to a group of approximately 640. Seeing and dancing with all of my friends was great, said Senior Darlene Reidenbach. The decorations for each table consisted of top-hats with helium balloons attached, name cards, garders, and programs. Various types of music such as country, new wave, disco, and rock were furnished by the D.J. from Fantasy Unlimited instead of the traditional band. Due to an under-sized dance floor everyone found difficulty in being able to move freely. This was the first year for hors d'oeuvres instead of a dinner at the table. The menu consisted of roast beef, turkey, mushrooms, chocolate mousse, cheese cake. and apple strudel. Having a buffet is better than having a sit down dinner. It is cheaper, offers a wider variety of dishes, and less food is wasted, stated Senior Kim Eitze. The 1984 Senior Class was fantastic during the prom. It seemed that everyone enjoyed the music, food, and fun! revealed Senior Class Sponsor Mrs. Harris. By Sandy Lawrence, Organization Editor 26 Good Timcs Prom Senior Jimmy Bujnoch takes a breathe between songs to visit with friends. Photo by G. Saco