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

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SENIORS Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Front: l-Huey Kuo, Pattie Manry; Back: Mona Patel, Richard Husseini, Carol Currcn. Not Pictured: Chuck Bratka. Front: L. Boulware, A. Lan, l-Tsu Kuo (Cum Laude), P. Zafiridis, S. Jung. Boyne, K. Lanigan, R. Talastas, D. Lee. Back: C. ALford, C. Murphy, K. Pane?i J. Ross, D. Dufour. Not Pictured: J. Jones, C. Ledger, T. Nguyen, K. Ward Woodfin. Class Rank Counts It's March and the seniors are biting their nails waiting to find out their class rank. Only students who have achieved a 3.4 and above GPA throughout their high school career were recognized honorably. They earned the title of either Summa Cum Laude for students who have earned more than a 4.0 GPA, Magna Cum Laude for the top 5% and Cum Laude which is the top 15%. Out of the 467 graduating seniors, seven students were able to surpass the standard 4.0 GPA with the offering of Advanced Placement courses. This year the highest GPA of 4.09 was held by two students. Chuck Bratka and Richard Husseini. Registrar Margret Davis revealed, This is no surprise; in 1980 there was a four-way tie for valedictorian, all with 4.0 averages. Richard Husseini exclaimed, 1 am privileged that Chuck and I tied. 1 am very good company with him. The student with the next highest GPA gained the title of salutatorian. Carol Curren earned this title with a 4.07 GPA. At graduation these students wore their designated chords displaying all their hard work throughout the years. Along with her academic achievements, Salutatorian Carol Curren displays her artistic talent as she paints with wax. Tied with Chuck Bratka for Valedictorian, Co-Valedictorian Richard Husseini waters the green plants in his AP Biology Class. Along with his outstanding tennis achievements. Chuck Bratka was chosen as Co-Valedictorian with a GPA of 4.09. Cum Laude Front: K. Cristodora, K. Shiller, T. Culbertson. 2nd: S. House, L. Cruse, D. Win K. Eitzc, M. Rokes, B. Rives, A. McHugh. 3rd: P. Blacksure, D. Chema, P. Patel. Choi,S. Witte, J. Will man, K. Harbuck. L. Holsopplc. 4th: D. Holland, M. Colic J. Meyer, T. Cochran, A. Galla, M. Kahn, P. Patel, R. Farias, G. Tooke, V. Tran. I pictured: M. Abaya, T. Beardon, J. Chils, Haw-Ru Chung, Nghi-T Ho, J. Ingrj B. John, I-Tsu Kuo, Hoai-Dung Le, J. Lucas, H. Nguyen, H. Nguyen, V. Nguy J. Peraza, T. Pham, A. Pierce, J. Rengert, S. Rogers, Suang Ta, L. Toreki, Van Tr Vu Tran, K. Watkins. 58 Pcrsonalitics Honors Awards

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Most Likely to Succeed MARIE ABAYA “ Chosen Most Likely to Succeed, Marie would like to believe, it was because people appreciate me and my work. Being the bright girl she is, Marie plans to further her education in the School of Architecture at the University of Texas. Asa member of National Honor Society and Good Sportsmanship League, Marie also finds time for gardening, attending the theatre, photography, and traveling. One of Marie's major accomplishments included being an Exchange Student in Spain for the summer. Never pass up a chance to broaden yourself educationally, was the idea left by Marie to everyone. CHUCK BRATKA ” Graduating Co-Valedictorian, Chuck displays just one reason for gaining the title of Most Likely to Succeed. As soon as he heard he won he stated, I am really honored knowing that there were so many others nominated for it also. Other than being a key winning player on the tennis team for four years. Chuck hasbeena memberof the National HonorSociety. Chuck spends some of his time listening to rock music, playing football, and practicing tennis. With Chuck's sincerity toward others and his outstanding academic achievements, he will surely receive all the happiness he deserves. Photo by K. Law Photo by S. Lackey and R. Law lost Talented DLANDA JONES “ Along with having a spectacular athletic record lich has gained her recognition throughout the state as well as the nation, Jolanda 0 stands out academically. Graduating Magna Cum Laude and maintaining a high ide point areall part of her academic achievements. If Jolanda could leave one idea th the underclassmen it would be, Don't wait until your senior year to makegood ides; by then it's too late. The world is full of talented people, but jolanda possesses it extra spunk and personality that makes it work and makes people believe. GEORGE HARRISON ” George has been a member of choir all four years and it was from his unique talent of singing that gained him the recognition to be voted Most Talented. He exclaimed, Thank god my singing finally paid off! George participated in the UIL Solo and Ensemble Choir Contest. Then he went to All-District Choir, All-Region Choir, Area Choir, and finally, All-State Choir. Following graduation he will be attending a community college after which he will enter into college as a music major. Senior Favorites Personalities 57

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Awards Ceremony Sparkles With Smiles Perfect Attendance in 4 years: A jay Gaalla, Vu Tran )AR Good Citizen Award: Timothy Culbertson (cnsselaer Medal: Thao Nguyen Outstanding Achievement in Art: Christina Chapman, Carol Curren, Jeff Doria, Wayne Harrison, Prapatpong Pongwarin Outstanding Achievement in Band: Bart O'Connor, Laura Richardson, Richard Husseini, Jay Grantham, Paula Blacksher Outstanding Achievement in Shorthand: Leigh Ann Ray, Safa Saoud Outstanding Achievement in Typing I: Linda Wang Outstanding Achievment in Accounting: Darren Bell Outstanding Achievement in Business Law: Andrew Marlow, Robert James Most Valuable Member in Choir: Lisa Boulware, George Harrison Most Success in Developing Talent in Choir: George Harrison Most Knowledge Gained in Choir Teres.) Thornton Outstanding Achievement in Technical Theatre: Bryan Rives Outstanding Achievement in Performance in Theater: Lisa Boulware Outstanding Achievement in Performance in Theater Tamiko Washington, Chris Lundquisl Outstanding Achievement in Involvement in Theater Arts: Jeff Montgomery cademic Excellence in 9th Grade English: William Lei Outstanding Writer in 9th Grade English: Tracy Evans Best All-Around in 9th Grade English: Mariam Ma Most Improved in 9th Grade English: Mathew Sell Academic Excellence in 10th Grade English: Lisa Farney t.Outstanding Writer in 10th Grade English: Irene Lei Bes All-Around in 10th Grade English: David Perez Most Improved in 10th Grade English: Paul Hennig Academic Excellence in 11th Grade English: Manisha Kavadi Outstanding Writer in 11th Grade English: John Christ Best All-Around in 11th Grade English: Mit .i McDowell Academic Excellence in 12th Grade English: Carol Curren Outstanding Writer in 12th Grade English: Kathryn Lanigan Best All-Around in 12th Grade English: Lisa Boulware Outstanding Achievement in ESL Workshop: Chao-Ju Chen Outstanding Achievement in Intermed. ESL: Ana Hidalgo putstanding Achievement in Advanced ESL: Jerry Chen Outstanding Achievement in Spanish !: Julie Clasen Putstanding Achievement in Spanish II: Randall Joe Outstanding Achievement in Spanish III: Thomas Richardson Outstanding Achievement in Advanced Spanish: Tran Nguyen Outstanding Achievement in French I: Bobbie Wahner Outstanding Achievement in French II: Tracy Scoular Outstanding Achievement in French III: Paula Rose Outstanding Achievement in French IV: Jay Yun Outstanding Achievement in German I: Daniel Billman Outstanding Achievement in German II: Michelle Williams Outstanding Achievement in German HI: Michael Lore Outstanding Achievement in German IV: Charles Bratko Outstanding Achievement in Latin I: David Svoren Outstanding Achievement in Latin II: Tushar Patel Scoring in the Upper 20 c in the National French Contest Exam: Miriam Ma, David Perez Outstanding Achievement in Health: Max Bonilla, Brett Jarrard, Shannon Knight, Ngoc ]uynh Nguyen, Hong-Chen (Tim) Pan, Sharmila Solanki Outstanding Achievement in Home Economics: Catherine Alford Outstanding Newspaper Staffer in Journalism: Audra Sanchez Outstanding Yearbook Staffer in Journalism: Misty Bogle Outstanding Student of Journalism: Barbara Neye ns Outstanding Photographer in Journalism: Randall Law Outstanding Achievement in Fund, of Math I: Jeff McLme Outstanding Achievement in Fund, of Math II: George Kantis Outstanding Achievement in Consumer Math: Anna Go, Chris Archer Outstanding Achievement in Pre Algebra: Annette Roesner. Tuyen Nguyen Outstanding Achievement in Algebra I: Hay-Jiun (Mike) Chuang, Kai Shu Cheng, Kiem Trinh Outstanding Achievement in Algebra II: William Lei, Tran Nguyen, Judy C. Chen Outstanding Achievement in Geometry: Hohn Jasek, Yong Chung Outstanding Achievement in Adv. Geometry: David Tsai Outstanding Achievement in Trigonometry: Robert James, Jeff Glasgow, Thanh Ho Outstanding Achievement in Elem. Analysis: Haw-Ru Chuang, Annie Wu Outstanding Achievement in AP Calculus: Charles Bratka, Richard Husseini Outstanding Achievement in Computer Math I: Christine Murphy, Angela Malaguilla Outstanding Achievement in Computer Math II: Charles Ledger, Bryan Rayburn Outstanding Achievement in Physical Science: Chau Doan, Rafael Arce, Datherine Pue, Miriam Ma Outstanding Achievement in Physical Science: Soo Kim. James Culbertson Outstanding Achievement in Biology: Thanh Hoanh, Ali-reaz Shirvani, Benjamin Nixon, David Perez. Vivek Pai Outstanding Achievement in Chemistry: Michael Lore, Thanh Ho Outstanding Achievement in Physics: Devinder Panesar, Christine Murphy Outstanding Achievement in AP Biology: Jay Yun Outstanding Achievement in AP Chemistry: Ava I.an Outstanding Achievement in Marine Biology: Oliver Tse Academic Excellence in American History: Christie Rhodes, Cecilia Narstrom, Charlie Shah, Tim Pan, Barry Bennett, Shawn Knight, Loo Kim, Mariam Ma, Randa Mahdi Academic Excellence in World History: Angela Malaguilla, Paula Rose, Melinda Lozano. David Perez Academic Excellence in Govern, and Econ.: Chris Murphy, George Tooke, Lisa Boulware, Anne McHugh, Jolanda Jones Outstanding Class Participation in Psychology: Mary Malone Outstanding National Forensic League Member in Speech: Penni Siemens Outstanding Achievement in Speech: Melissa Brown, Eric Hudson, Scott McFarlane, Ginger Winstead Outstanding Achievement in General Wood I A: Charles Stirling, Paul Hennig. Jeffrey Futral Outstanding Achievement in General Wood IB: James Lightbody, David Hempfling Outstanding Achivement in Machine Wood I A: Elveda Kruse, Lawrence Patranella Outstanding Achievement in Machine Wood IB: Kevin Cristadoro, Anthony Terasas Outstanding Achievement in Metals IA: David Whitted Outstanding Achievement in Metals IB: John Lofetl Outstanding Achievement in Metals HA: Chris Kail Outstanding Achievement in Metals IIB: Tim Wallace Outstanding Achievement in General Draft I A: Jorge Peraza, Swati Shah. Dan Holland Outstanding Achievement in General Draft IB: George Tooke, Sarah Mills Outstanding Achievement in Architecture I A: Patrick Logue Outstanding Achievement in Architecture IB: Donna Umhoefer, Brent Harlow Outstanding Achievement in Arch. HA IIB: Laurie Gray Outstanding Achievement in Machine Drafting IA IB: Huy Nguyen Outstanding Achievement in Technical Drafting IA IB: Lee Remain Outstanding Achievement in 2nd Year Vocational Drafting: Mark Leggett Outstanding Achievement in 1st Year Vocational Auto Mechanics: William Vahldiek Outstanding Achievement in 2nd Year Vocational Auto Mechanics: Donald Wells. Jr. Outstanding Achievement in Physical Ed: Paul Hennig, Jung Chiang, Sharon Fikac, Yi-Leng Chen, Roy Ruiz, Erica Chang, Bobby Murray, Kathryn Moore, Panha Doeung, Kelly Benson, Harold Griffin J.E.T.S. Award: Ava Lan