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

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Curtis Larry, Raymond Milsap, C.J. Cooks Senior Anthony Harris, M.V.P., discusses his timing with Coach Fawcett. Harris scored a total of 80 pointsand broke two school records for this season. Photo by B. Mitchell Junior Curtis Larry takes off in the 800m relay at the regional competition. He set a record in this event at the Deer Park Relays. Photo by L. Cates Sophomore pole vaulter Mark Packwood helps with equipment after a workout. Packwood has been in track for two years and placed sixth in the District 17-5A cham- pionships. Photo by B. Mitchell Boys Track District: 2nd Opp. Score Alief 6th Deer Park 2nd Lamar Con. 5th Pearland 2nd Ft. Bend 6th Gulf Coast 5th District 2nd Varsity Track: Front: B. Geller, A. Watkins, G. Porter, C. Cooks, S. Lee, D. Cassidy, T. Damoron, M. Packwood. A. Harris, 2nd: J. Henry. A. Chatman, A. Rodney, P. Meloni, D. Bell, T. Adamchick, R. Kopps, R. Mi I Isap. C. Larry, S. Woodle, Back: S. Arnold, L. Reid, S. Forestall, G. Neal. Coach J.B. Heldusor, Coach L. Fawcett. Coach G. Pless, D. Ballard, G. Ott, R. Ober Boys Track 105

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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

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Freshman Ramrunner Julie lead in the hurdle Invitational. Photo by M. Henderson attempts to gain a competition at the Alief Spiller Melissa Herzog prepares to placed seventh at the distrk hand off to Dana Mitchell, meet. Photo by B. Mitchell Their 400m relay team Girls Place Fifth In District Meet Rebuilding Season Donna Thom Sixth in State •‘Because we had such a young team with only a few upperclassmen, this year has been a rebuilding one for us.” reflected Coach Liz Parke. The team did not. however, look upon the placement as a failure. “We tried hard and did our best.” commented Shotputter Jenny Heisler. The team placed fifth after five consecutive district titles in past seasons. They were unique in that the team was so young. Wendi Pena and Savita Rai were the only seniors and provided leadership. Youth did not. however, equal inexperience or lack of talent. At the district meet, they placed under Memorial. We can beat them next year because they had mostly seniors on their team.” responded Donna Thom. We were always on Memorial’s tail. They were our greatest competition in district. added Cinda Shine. Four team members advanced to regionals in five events. Jenny Heisler advanced with a 35 foot shotput which was a seven foot gain over her previous personal best. Samella Griffin passed on with 33.3 feet in the triple jump. Wendi Pena was able to go to regionals in the 3200m, but could not because of a leg injury. She ran in the district meet, however, with that injury. Donna Thom advanced in two events: the 800m with Wendi Pona. the last leg of the mile relay team, wins the race. Pena was named the a time of 22:1 seconds and the mile with a time of 5:28. one of her personal bests. Wendi and Donna were named most valuable by Coach Parke for cross-country as well as track. At regionals. held at San Jacinto College. Heisler and Griffin did most valuable team member and was eligible to run at region in the two-mile. Photo not make the finals. ”We were happy just to be there.” remarked Samella Griffin. I was real excited to be able to go,” added Jenny Heisler. Thom placed fourth overall in the 800m with a time of 2:19. Donna Thom also by B. Mitchell placed in the mile run She placed second with a time of 5:18.9. This enabled Donna tc advance to state. I hope to go to state every year! exclaimed Thom. Donna placed 6th in j state with a 5:15.5 I personal best. By E. Hudson, Reporter ! 106 Girls Track