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

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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

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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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Runner Cinda Shine Girls Track: Front: R. Nollie, M. Herzog, D. Morgan. 2nd: R. Max-George, J. Saldana, D. Walker. 3rd: S. Hulsey, S. Rai, R. Williams. S. Misiak, D. Thom, C. Shine, D. Kolb. 4th: C. Adams, D. Mitchell, J. Henderson, S. Keeney, V. Baird. K. Pue. Back: C. Charlton, K. Brown, T. Hopes. Photo by K. Groves Shotputter Julie Heisler strains to throw. Heisler advanced to region in shotput and was fourth in district In the discus throw. Photo by B. Mitchell WBSSSBS onna Thom starts her race t region held at San Jacinto ollege. Thom was a finalist in the 800 and the mile run. She advanced to state com pe- tition in the mile where she placed sixth with a personal bost. Photo by L. Parke Girls Track 107