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

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Julie uring an interview, Julie lared her philosophy, Everyone should goforwhat ley don’t think they could ver accomplish. Work hard • ut not too hard and have fun but not too much.” Photo by . Mitchell “I thought they had made a mistake. When they said, ‘and from Elsik High School my first thoughts went to Kim, Leslie - anybody but me! When they said my name, all I could say was, 'Ya'II I’m so sure! I’m sure!' remarked Head Cheerleader Julie Johnson, upon learning of her At the Elsik-Hastings game, all the Alief cheerleaders put aside their rivalry to proclaim Alief number one. Bottom: J. Goecke, A. Bryant (H), L. Lawless; 2nd: J. Harrison (H), R. Williams, M. Yaccino (H); 3rd: C. Brown, K. Christopher (H), L Schultz; Top: J. Miller. H. Myer (H). Photo by L. Cates Each cheerleader has a personalized sign of ap- proval. Senior Kerri Nippert demonstrates hers as the Rams advance downfield against the Hastings Bears. Photo by B. Mitchell Despite the cheering efforts of Junior Lisa Schultz, the sophomore football toam falls to the Hastings Bears 29-13, finishing the season with a 4-3 record. Photo by B. Mitchell Johnson Nominated All-American All-American Cheerleader nomination. Besides cheering, Julie participated in NHS, was FCA treasurer, and Senior Class president. She also taught aerobics and helped at her mother’s fabric shop. Her summer vacation was filled with work at The Waist Basket and Buttons ‘n’ Bows and cheerleading camp. ■'Cheerleading is important to me because it gives me a chance to be myself.” explained Julie. Being a cheerleader, she was unhappy, but realistic, about the lack of spirit. ”1 figure in a school with almost 3000 people, everyone can't be spirited,” she continued, The best thing about Elsik is the chance for involvement. There are so many clubs, sports, and organizations that everyone can have something to do, if they so desire! By M. Brown. Organizations Editor Cheerleaders 125

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Assisting the cheerleaders and Mrs. Eggers are the cheerleader managers. Front: M. Landrau, 0. Dcmontoya. A. Johnson; 2nd: L. Sturm, C. Humphreys; Back: N. Rook. Not Pictured: J. Sommer. Photo by L. Cates The two words that best describe the cheerleaders are new and first.” Unabated amidst administrative and internal changes, the cheerleaders set Elsik records. On August 6 with six new members and a new sponsor, the squad traveled to Sam Houston State University. It was here that Julie Johnson was chosen to compete with ten other girls to go on to the All-American Cheerleading competition. Overall, the squad came within one point of being named the best there. In October, the group qualified at regional competition to go to the National Cheerleading Competition in Dallas on December 29. They did not place among the top ten, but were Front: J. Goeckc, L. Schultz, R. Williams; 2nd: K. Nippcrt, L. Lawless, D. Shrout, J. Miller; Back: Mrs. Eggers, C. Brown. J. Johnson. K. Adams. Photo by C. Teat glad to go. Senior Camille Brown commented. We didn't go expecting to win, but why not go if you're invited? There were some squads there that were just out of this world. One of the biggest changes the girls experienced was a new sponsor. Mrs. Eggers. The first-time cheerleader sponsor revealed that sponsoring is a lot more work than I thought, but it has its advantages: it can be fun at times. Junior Lisa Schultz explained the transition. It was hard at first because she was new, but as the year went on, we all adjusted, and now she had become a part of us.” Besides a new sponsor, the squad also got new uniforms. They decided on a navy uniform somewhat like a sailor suit. Yet another change took place when pep-rally themes were to be discontinued. For luck, they taped a penny to their tennis shoes . . . Atthe Homecoming pep rally, Senior Camille Brown sings the school song. Behind her, thefootballplayersgathcrfor their spirit huddle. Photo by B. Mitchell and it worked! By M. Brown, Organizations Editor. Senior Blake Meyers, Rocky Ram. encourages the crowd at the pep rally before the second game of the season against McCullough. Photo by V. Pai Cheerleaders Go To Nationals Seniors Leslie Lawless, Diane Shrout, and Camille Brown keep to the beat of the band at the Bi-District game against Madison in the As- trodome. Although they lost, it was the first time an Elsik team earned the chance to play in the Dome. Photo by B Mitchell 124 Cheerleaders

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Student Council Faces Change Student Council made several revisions including changing its name, sponsors, and membership requirements. The reason we’ve been Student Congress is because it was supposed to be run like a congress. We changed the name to Student Council because it is easier for the students to identify with Student Council, stated Senior Pat Regan. Student Council also had new sponsors, Mr. Pfeffer and Mrs. Stephenson. I decided to sponsor Student Council because I wanted to be involved in a worthwhile activity which utilized the talents and ability of our students in the school and community,” said Mr. Pfeffer. Twelve members were elected in each class, and additional members earned their way by getting points toward membership. (1 point equals 1 hour). It was supposed to be that way last year, but no one wanted to tally the points. explained Ex-president Pat Reagan. Student Council was not as organized as last year according to Junior Murphy Klasing. president-elect. We needed a year to get re-organized because of new sponsors. We’ll come back strong next year! In September Student Council held an Open House night with members guiding the tours, and in October they had a stadium clean-up. In November, members participated in the Alief Parade and had a canned food drive for the needy in the community. I felt it was successful because a lot of people brought cans to help. stated Junior Mi Hwang. In December, the organization held a homeroom decoration door contest, but it was not very successful. There wasn’t as much interest as we hoped, but it did create Christmas spirit in some homerooms. commented Sophomore Tracy Evans. In February, members held a SMILE Week to campaign against drug and alcohol abuse. It was an award for being the most outstanding SMILE Week at the state convention in Austin in April. I felt it went over real well. We got more response on it than any other project.” stated Senior Blake Myers. April also brought a talent show and a walk-a-thon. We did the walk-a-thon because it was a community project, and we help the community. I liked doing it because it was a good cause and it was fun,” commented Sophomore Chola Ghandhi. Student Council ended the year with a banquet in May at Birra Poirettis. By D. Hund. Reporter D. Perez, S. Farney, M. Hwang, S. Malaguilla, J. Hwang. Mrs. Stephenson, M. Sophomores Judy Ceascr. Tracy Evans, and Freshmen Natalie Kagan, Jodi Gannon, Klasing went to the stat convention at UT. and Kristine Kline help clean the complex. President Tracy Kagan and Vice President of Hasting’s Student Council, Jim Armon, get a snack before continuing their trip to Austin. Photo by B. Myers Sophomore Chola Ghandhi helped with the talent show in April. Her hobby is bike riding and her favorite televisior show is Remington Steele Photo by B. Myers 126 Student Council