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

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Football and Track Letterman Gary Neal Off to Korea, Pena Continues To Compete This Summer Track competitor for ten years winning over thirteen titles, Wendi Pena will leave the team with hard tracks to follow. Wendi grew up in Alief and at the age of eight she was introduced to track. But she didn't begin track and field until With thirteen titles to her name, SeniorWondi Pena will be going to Korea In July to compete against the girls Korean track team. Photo by K. Groves her high school years, where her successes began. Pena competes in the long distance events. My main two events are the 3200m and the 1600m,” replied Pena. Pena earned the titles of 3200m State Champ of 1982, 3200m and 1600m District champ of 1982, 1983, 1984, and 3200m Regional Champ of 1982. Wendi. known as Pena Colada or Wendo. says it's hard leaving the team. ‘Til always remember meeting new people, making friends and winning.” But there were times Wendi would like to forget. While most people are home swimming. I am sweating it out on the track.” Wendi then stated with a smile. But it really pays-off when you win! By N. Miller. Reporter 'I’d rather be on the mound than, in the bullpen Schaumburg Realizes Dream When we were on the freshmen team, we all said we would win district by our senior year, and we did it! exclaimed Doug Schaumburg. Pitcher Doug Schaumburg received recognition as All-District Pitcher. Photo by L. Cates Winning district capped off a great season not only for the varsity football team, but also for Doug. He was honored with many titles including First Team Defensive Back. First Team Punter, and First Team Receiver by the Houston Post. Playing football since the third grade. Doug made the varsity teams for both football and baseball in his sophomore year, but he prefers football to baseball. What he enjoys most about baseball is pitching I'd rather be on the mound than in the Doug Schaumburg reflects on his years at Elsik and thinks about his future while attending the Football Banquet. Doug plans to attend Texas A l University. Photo by L. Cates bullpen.” he explained He won several titles in baseball including All-District Pitcher. Doug attributes his success to hard work and good leadership. The coaches helped me a lot; more than anyone else. I don’t think I could have done as well without them especially Sciba. Hance, and Copley.” said Doug. He also thought the change in coaching from the. prior season was a success factor for the team. It also helped having my parents behind us. In spite of Doug's busy football and baseball schedule. Mr. EHS still found time to hunt, fish, and to spend with his girlfriend Leslie Lawless. He will attend Texas A l University and pursue his football career. “I have a dream of playing pro one day.” he said. Sports Features 113

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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

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House Bill 72 Disappointment After Coach’s 23 Years of Involvement Most Valuable Athlete It was like a McDonald Land ice cream cone - plain and vanilla. The 1983 football season ended with a 2-8 record. But as the Houston Chronicle predicted, “the Rams could blossom into a playoff contender.” and the '84 team went 7-3 - a Swenson's Deluxe Sundae Delight, with a cherry on top: Head Coach Mike Sciba. The varsity football team had a string of bonuses: 13 holdovers, a 9-1 JV team, and a new head coach. One big change that Coach Mike Sciba initiated was the change in the school’s athletic philosophy. He intended to “unite Elsik by stopping class-yells at pep assemblies: instead, we'll have team-yells.” Coach Sciba has been involved with the UIL for 23 years. “These days kids are too worried about getting a job and a car. When I was in school, UIL was very important because we concentrated on athletics. So. we had time for school, sports, and even dates. “I don’t think this legislation could have come about when I was in school. It'll take a few years for them to straighten it out. I think they went too far but can't just admit it. They'll eventually make the new legislation less strict,” said Sciba. His participation in UIL has included four years at Jones High School in Corpus Christi, one year at Wharton Jr. College, one half year at the U. of H.. one year playing and one year coaching at Texas A l. one year of coaching in Corpus, and 10 years at Elsik, where he is one of only four original staff members remaining. Since he became the athletic director, Sciba has made many changes. One of his MVP's, Senior Rusty Skinner, noticed. There is more experience in the coaching staff. We are more organized. There is more want-to.” By Lisa Baroski, Sports Editor Football George Craig Curti» Larry Doug Schaumburg Rutty Skinner Volleyball Sherri Barrett Cro » Country Jim Henry Wendl Pena Donna Thom Basketball Jeff Keeno Kelly Armbrutter Soccer A.J. Fuller Shelley Hopklnt Swimming Chad Pollock Cathy Boyd Golf Peter White Terri Packard Tonnls Chris Melnoko R.J. Harr Stephanie Hogue Track Anthony Harris Wendl Pena Donna Thom Baseball Kenny Reese Principal Bobby Porter, South House Principal Charlie Cotheran, and Head Coach Mike Sciba attend tho Cross Country district meet when the girls took 2nd place. Photo by L. Cates At 9:10, on November 15, Coach Sciba excused over 150 football players from class so they could have the experience of playing in tho Dome. The Rams were allowed only one practice day in the 8th Wonder of the World”, the Houston Astrodome. Photo by L. Catos Another One Bites the Dust as the Rams butted the Mustangs, 27-7, on their way to the District Co- championship. Coach Sciba played this Queen tune to morale during the half tir pep talk. Photo by Mitchel 114 Sports Wrap Up