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

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Outfielder Carlos Verastequi JV: Front: S. Trampino, C. Abcllo, J. Jamison, D. Ripple, S. Robles, T. Linderman, W. Stewart, R. Brown. 2nd: D. Kuchn, W. Johnson, D. Lonquet, P. Flores, S. Ernest. J. Montoya. 3rd: R. Rath- gebor, J. Folz, J. Crawford, K. McDowell, D. Andrews. C. Stephenson, C. Verastequi, Coach D. Bess. A slide into third base by Junior Steve Ernest held the fourth inning with two outs as the Rams stomped the Mustangs 11 to 1. Photo by M. Spiller »» Junior Stewart Trampino. third baseman and a leading hitter for the team, came In Coaches: Front: J. Hclduser, M. Sciba, K. O’Keefe. 2nd: R. Copley, P. Fillton, C. Nila. P. for the score from third base against Hastings. Photo by M. Spiller Rayome, D. Bess. Back: L. Fawcett, B. Howe, G. Pless, J. Parker, J. Baker. Junior Varsity Baseball 111

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Junior Steve Ernest advance the team toward the win over Hastings. 6-0. on a drive from During the third game of the season, a double header against Clements, Soph- omore Coasar Garza, Fresh- third base. Photo by M. Spiller man Randy Brown, and Junior Jeff Folz wait for their turn to play. Photo by M. Spiller Rathgeber Leads in Home Runs, Hits, Batting Average and RBI's Junior Varsity District: 5th Opponent Score Lee 5-9 Clements 5-1 Lamar 5-10 Wcstbury 8-0 Hastings 3-2 McCullough 4-15 Cy-Creck 16-9 Spring Branch 10-7 Hastings 1-8 Hastings 6-0 Westchester 5-6 Stratford 2-3 Spring Woods 7-8 Spring Woods 1-3 Spring Branch 10-5 Northbrook 4-5 Northbrook 3-1 Memorial 11-1 Westchester 3-6 Memorial 8-4 Stratford 0-8 “The batting averages were high. The problem all year was the lack of pitching. We scored runs, an average of 5.5 per game, but couldn’t stop the other teams from scoring.’’ stated Coach Doug Bess. It was a tough season, but we learned a lot,” exclaimed Sophomore Rob Rathgeber. Though Rob led the team in almost all of the categories, including home runs, hits, batting averages, and runs-batted-in, many of the players had high batting averages which formulated the team’s strength. Sophomore Jim Crawford and Junior David Kuehn hit above .300. Sophomore Tin Linderman and Junio Stewart Trampino als had a good year. The district record of 6-8 and the seasor record of 10-11 did not accurately reflect the team’s strengths. Coach Bess stated. “ could be good next year if we can find some pitching.” By Lisa Baroski, Sports Editor I 110 Junior Varsity Baseball

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 I try to keep my mind on t game and off evcrythii else. stated Jeff. But with t home court advantag Stratford defeated El! 47-55. Photo by L. Cates Education comes First for Glasgow Who Looks Forward to Engineering at UT Known as the Lerch. Jeff Glasgow was a great asset to the varsity basketball team. He was born in Houston and grew up in Alief. Glasgow began basketball his freshman year. He lettered his junior year and was named All-District Honorable Mention for two consecutive years. Glasgow will attend U.T. to major in engineering. His hobbies include golf and computers. Is basketball going to fit in his college life? Jeff replied boldly. No !” He believes education is an important factor in succeeding and it comes first. Future basketball players should concentrate an academics. Basketball is only an extracurricular activity. he said. Many of the games have been personal victories like the second Hastings game. The final score was 59-57 and all the players had given the best they had. said Glasgow. As for winning and losing, Glasgow is really affected by both. When the team Kelly Armbrustor played bas- ketball for five years. When sho started in the eighth grade, she actually rode the bench the entire season. Since that not so memorable season, she has gone on to score 600 points and take down 410 rebounds her senior season. Photo by L. Cates wins, Glasgow is ecstatic. He stated. I have a great high for about fifteen minutes and then I'm happy for a long time. However when we lose, I’m down, but I can bring myself up most of the time, he replied. Coach Hartfiel gets just as excited as the players do when they win. Glasgow said. He’s great! He works his players hard and doesn’t put up with bad attitudes and childish behavior. To the next team. Jeff advises, Work hard and carry on the winning tradition of Elsik basketball!” By N. Miller, Reporter Bench Riding Finally Leads to National Honors Kelly Armbruster has become one of the most celebrated girl basketball players in the history of the school. Kelly got her start in basketball by playing for the Sugarland Junior High eighth grade team. I wanted to play in seventh grade but I didn't make the team so I tried out the next year and made it then.” recalls Kelly. After a summer of hard work and lots of desire. Kelly got started on the freshmen team at Elsik. She made the varsity team the next year. Then after an injury, her comeback in 85 was a success, averaging 25 points and 14 rebounds a game. She’s the best all around basketball player to come out of Elsik, and is a true example of what dedication and desire can bring if you stick with it,” said Coach Brown about his star player. For her hard work and dedication Kelly has received many honors. They include: Houston Post and Houston Chronicle player of the year, first team Texas Girls Coaches Association All State, selected to play in the Waco Hall of Fame game and in the North-South All Star game. Texas Association of Basketball Coaches first team, and finally, the USA Today All American Honorable Mention. Coach Brown has been the biggest help in my career. I wouldn’t be able to do anything without him there to push me for these four years, said Kell; She also received a scholarship to Texas A l for this fall. By Billy Payne, Reporter 112 Sports Features