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

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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

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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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esident Tracy Kagan rticipates in “Rams Are id Hot , a slogan for the pep rally at the Madison game in mid-November. Photo by B. Myers Besides being the chairman of the infamous scrapbook committee, Senior Blake Myers participates In Junior Achievement, LatinClub.and HOSA, and was Rocky Ram. He also has five cats and two dogs. Photo by V. Pai Student Council: Front: Vice President J. Johnson, President T. Kagan, B. Myers, Parliamentarian L. Farney, Secretary M. Klasing, Mrs. Stophonson, Mr. Pfeffer. 2nd: D. Perez, C. Wells, P. Biddy. P. Regan, S. Niemi, M. Shaw. D. Jackson, C. Yang, C. Rhodes, M. Klonke, M. Lochill, N. Kagan, K. Mitra. 3rd: J. Hyun, S. Hunt, R. Sinha, S. Malaguilla, S. Burke, T. Kopps, J. Hwang. M. Hwang, J. Ccasar, C. Ghandhi. 4th: V. Rao, M. Kavadi, T. McGrath, M. Dang, M. Basbas, S. Collins, N. Orsak, R. Schmit, A. Burt, S. Allen, J. Beltran, L. Winter. Back: B. Tinny, T. Evans, S. Patel, J. Parker, W. Pena, S. Shine, J. Anderson. H. Griffen. eshman Tara McGrath is t only active in school but io models. She was a finalist for Ms. Teenage America. Photo by T. McGrath McGrath Freshman Tara McGrath, a member of Student Council, Speech Club, and the debating team founded World Citizens, an organization which will help other charities in the community. “My mom came home one day and told me the place where she works, KKBQ radio, had $50,000 for charities. I Finds Help wanted to find a way to give to all kinds of charities, and not just one, she explained. It’s something that would be beneficial to students. It has a question mark yet as to how many students are involved in it. but the intention is very good. I am definitely in support,” stated Mr. Porter. Most students felt it was a good idea and For Needy wanted to be a part of it. Junior Mi Hwang, said “I believe in charity so I would definitly join it. It's neccessary to help people if they need help.” “I'd join it. I would want to help other people because if I needed help I would want someone to help me.” said Junior Kathy Skaleski. By D. Hund, Reporter Student Council 127