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

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Senior Blair Allen After being influenced by her father to join the tennis team, Senior Michllc South has become one of the mainstays of the team after joining it as a freshman. Here she returns a service in a dual match with Memorial. Photo by K. Groves Varsity Girls Tennis District: 4 Opp. Score Northbrook 8-1 Westchester 0-9 Spring Branch 1-8 Stratford 3-6 Memorial 0-9 Spring Woods 1-7 Hastings 0-9 Spring Branch 1-3 Westchester 1-3 Northbrook 3-1 Memorial 3-1 Spring Woods 3-1 Stratford 2-2 Sophomore Shannon Knight is a first year varsity member who has improved greatly over the last year. She works on her backhand at practice. Photo by K. Groves Girls Varsity Tennis 103

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One of only two freshmen on the team, Kim Berry was under a lot of pressure to help raise the team's district standing from last year's last place finish. The team fin- ished fourth this year, tho highest finish for the team in over throe years. Photo by K. Groves. Depth, Hogue Key To Success When the season started in September for the varsity girls team. Coach Gwynn was still looking for that one player who could make the team a winner. ‘‘I've had more depth on the team this year and that's one of the reasons that we've been so successful.” stated Coach Gwynn. “Some of the younger players have really come along great. With Coach Gwynn's help, they’ve become respectable tennis players.” remarked Michelle South. “The addition of Stephanie Hogue is one of the big reasons for our success,” explained Coach Gwynn about her newest player. Stephanie has been the most successful female player in the team's history, winning district and placing third in the regional meet. Stephanie has many great skills that led her to regionals, but according to her. one stands out above the rest. “The most important part of the game at my level now is the concentration. Most of the girls I compete against in the state are equally as good as each other but the ones with the best concentration win, said Stephanie. The team finished fourth in district, the best finish ever for a varsity girls tennis team. “This is the best girls team I’ve ever had. The girls are all easy to get along with and that makes it fun to coach,” commented Coach Gwynn. By B. Payne, Reporter A top player on the team throughout her high school career, Senior Blair Allen was one of the team leaders and a very consistent playor. Here she returns a serve against a Memorial player. Photo by K. Groves Girls Tennis: Front: Coach Gwynn, J. Rombeau, B. Allen, M. South. A. Kaviani. Back: K. Berry, S. Hogue, M. Bogot, S. Knight, S. Jung. Photo by K. Groves 102 Girls Varsity Tennis

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Second in District With 14 Records Broken It happened again and again. The boys varsity track team broke school record after record with a total of fourteen at the end of the season. At the Deer Park Relays, many records were broken. The 1600m relay team consisted of Shawn Forestall. Allen Watkins. Darren Bell, and Tim Adamchick with a time of 3:24.0. Another top time was 1:31.4 in the 800m relay with the team of Anthony Harris. Allen Watkins, Darren Bell, and Curtis Larry. Senior George Craig threw the discus 151 feet and 7 inches. Another top point receiver was M.V.P. Anthony Harris with a total of 80 points. “I think I have improved in my technique and I'm satisfied somewhat, but as far as M.V.P. I don’t feel there is one valuable individual because the team works together to succeed.” replied Harris. Pole vaulter Gary Neal was a hopeful nominee for M.V.P. Coach Fawcett said. Gary is outstanding along with Anthony Harris. Senior Gary Neal was in track for five years. Both of my brothers convinced me to participate in track and I enjoy it because I stay in shape. said Neal. I'm seriously thinking about being a decathelete in college.” Individuals also set records. In the triple jump. C.J. Cooks jumped a total of 42 feet and 1 3 4 inches at the Gulf Coast relays. Jim Henry’s time of 9:48.4 was a Elsik record in the 3200m run. In the 100m dash, a second record was set for Anthony Harris at district with a time of 10:6.6 Senior Shawn Forristall broke three records, one being in the sprint medley witt the crew of Raymond Milsap. Brian Brumfiel and Tim Adamchick with a time of 137.30 By N. Miller. Reporte Freshman Track: Front: R. Vlsser. E. Zak. J. Tinsley, W. Schmidt, S. Waters, G. Littlefield, P. Marino, V. Hernandez. G. Garrison 2nd: J. Rogers, P. Chen, C. Walker, L. Carbello, R. Gillian, S. To Improve stamina and muscle tone, Junior Ryan Ober of the varsity track team practices the discus throw. Dunbar. M. Tomasino, S. Flax. J. Harrison, Back: Coach Pless, T. Oreskovich, D. Young, R. Goepfert. G. Hurley, D. Atlgi, B. Wingo, R. Maptzel, L. Humphreys, Coach Hclduscr. He Is up for the title of M.V.P. next season along with Ray- mond Milsap. Photo by B. Mitchell J.V. Track: Front: L. Noldoloski, P. Lovett, C. Shaw, T. McEiroy 2nd: Coach J.B. Hclduscr. M. Middleton, G. Okoloise, K. Hocker, R. Campbell, R. Hammond Back: M. Hanst, C. Archer, McHugh, P. Jones. Coa Pless. 104 Boys Track