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

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I'hc wet weather at the Hastings game didn't dampen the spirit of Revelliers leminna Beltran and Lisa Howe. Photo by R. Law Only the Beginning . . . We are the future. At least we a family, or pav our bills without think we are. After spending the majority of our young lives in classrooms, stadiums, shopping malls, on the phone, and at part-time jobs, we will all eventually graduate to the challenges and responsibilities of the real world. High school remains one of many stepping stones on the road to success in an ever changing world. Everything we learn in school, whether we realize it or not, will help us achieve in some way. Whether it's geometric proofs, sentence diagramming, or the massive crowds and lines in the cafeteria, we experience t he i mporta nee of an education, as we learn tosolve different kinds of problems and get along with people for seven hours a day. We cannot take charge in the future if we do not take care of business in the present. How can we expect to run for a political office, be a lawyer, teacher, raise learning the basic tools of living while building our confidence and integrity. Our generation will be part of the backbone of society in years to come. If we expect to leave our mark in history, then the rough edges need polishing before we can effectively meet challenges of tomorrow. When that joyous day in May rolls around and we step across that platform, we'll be on our way to a new life. We'll be expected to make decisions on our own, keep a budget, wash our own clothes, cook our own meals, and elect our own government. We can either forget what we've learned in the past twelve years, or we can use it to grow and make the best of our lives. Whether we believe it or not, we will be the decision makers of tomorrow. By Misty Bogle, Editor-in-Chief Sophomore Elian Chang and Junior Linda Pavlicck give it their all in their [last dance of the season. Photo by S. Lackey Senior Jim Woodfin and his bottle of Fantastic aim to clean up the ever busy art room. Photo by T. Smith Jennifer Zcpata displays the spirit stick which the Juniors won more than once. Photo by M. Hahn Getting Started 3

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Principal Bobby Porter gives Olympic trial runner Jolanda Jones support at the Bear Creek Cross Country Meet. Jolanda also excells in basketball. Photo by M. Toulmin Seniors Kenny McDaniel, Troy Bearden and Freshman Keith Moon stretch-out before getting started on their cross country workout. Photo by T. Smith Downtown Houston is notorious for its ever-changing, star-searching skyline. Photo by R. Law 2 Getting Started

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Preparing For Tomorrow Good Times: High school, known for its good times and great memories, also contained some bad times. Besides school itself, the world around us experienced frightening acts of nature and mankind. We weath- ered through Hurricane Alicia, a winter cold spell that hit a pipe-breaking temperature of 10 on Christmas Day, and the great flood of Alief. We made it through bombingsin Lebannon, Grenada invasions, and the Russian gunning down of a Korean airplane. But still, those weekend adventuresand parties we attended will be just as unforgettable. Personal Hies: These last four years before going to college, or simply stepping out to conquer the world, are moments for building individuality. Except for some unique people, peer pressure seems to make us blend into one personality. Of course, age has a lot to do with it. Freshmen thrive on being just like everyone else, but by the time we are seniors, the world has had a glimpse of our true selves. Competition: Our football team struggled through a tough season after losing a large number of players last year. Vet, All American Senior Sammy O'Brient seems destined for a bright athletic future. Startling was the news of Coach Bryant's resignation as Coach Sciba stepped in as the new coordinating coach. Senior Jolanda Jones and Junior Wendi Pena led the girls' cross country team to a 7th place finish. Participation: Ba nd, choi r, a nd drama remained the strong holds of clubs and or- ganizations. Grease, the movie and Broadway play, marked the first major musical production of the drama and chorale departments. The journalism department cleaned house with a new adviser and brought home three state individual awards for photos and ads. HOSA sent many students to state. Learning: High school becomes a chance for us to learn to live with the way people are and to get along with them. Through teachers, counselors, and administrators we learn the importance of an education and importance of friends. We're taught to look ahead and prepare for tomorrow. The mistakes we make today are simply added strengths for the future. Support: Without the necessary support of local merchants, the Ramblings '84 would not exist. Support also refers to families, teachers, and peers that stood behind us when difficult situations and prob- lems appeared as an uphill battle. As we graduate and take our knowledge and memories out the front door, seniors will no longer be at the top. Circumstances won't be as simple and as easy to solve as they were. We will be a part of a more complicated world, getting started all over again. By Misty Bogle, Kditor-in-Chief Before the Homecoming game against Spring Woods, seniors join together anc show their spirit by wrapping the school. Photo by Randy l.av Manesh Patel, John Duong, Jeminna Beltran, George Baker, Michelle Williams and Mitt Morgan display a model of a starch molecule during Mrs. Cann's 4th period Accelerated Biology class. Photo by Barbara Cann Freshman Marcus Counts helps the Ramrods sell their balloons at the Hastings game. Photo by Randy Law