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

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EI Club De Espanol Es Divertidisimo “I just love Spanish and that's why I am in the Spanish Club!” exclaimed Vice-President Heather Jackson, sophomore. Many students are in the club because they get a good chance to meet new people, and to socialize with other foreign language clubs.” remarked the new club sponsor, Mrs. Francis. One club member and also the winner of the T-shirt design contest. Sophomore John McHugh exclaimed, Spanish club is the best! It’s really fun and I was happy to win the design contest because I worked so hard on it!” Spanish Club participated in the Foreign Language Picnic at Amity Park, attended the Renaissance Festival, and enjoyed Christmas dinner at Pappasitos. a new. popular Mexican restaurant on Richmond. By T. Murdock. Reporter Spanish Club Sponsor Mrs. Frances attends to her students with a smile. Photo by L. Catos Club members, Harold Griffin, Ray Schmidt and Sunil Patel are stumped when the ball disappears at Amity Park. Photo by M. Spiller. Harold Griffin throws away lemonade. Photo by M. his cup while Sunil Patel Spiller. tastes his mom’s homemade Harold Griffin, Ray Schmidt and Bart O’Connor all try to get the bouncing ball at the Foreign Language Picnic held at Amity Park. Photo M. Spiller. Spanish Club: Front: P. Hoange, S. Walters, S. Christo. M. Merideth, G. Blakcman.M. Jepen.A. Joshi. Second: M. Nguyen, M. Jepen, J. Ontoy, M. Turner, C. Clauson, C. Rhodes. Third: T. Crandle, M. Mol, K. Gnow, M. Reepan. Back: K. Pai, R. Nguyen, M. Chamberlin, B. O'Conner, J. McHugh. I. Knu, T. Olygen. Photo by M. Spiller. 148 Spanish Club

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ifter watching chariot races nd seeing Robin Hood, uniors Lea Ann Rushing and Melina Lelcht look for their friends at the Renaissance Festival. Photo by Mrs. Harris •oshman Robert Renton Renaissance Festival. Photo sceived a kiss from a witch by Mrs. Harris r his 16th birthday at the Latina Enthusiasm Builds Membership We came, we saw. we conquered. This was the theme of the Latin Club members on their way back from the state-wide Latin Club Convention. The club had never before attended the convention, which was a weekend-long series of tests covering all different categories of Latin, along with physical competition in their own small version of the Olympics. The club is usually pretty competitive toward other foreign language clubs.” explained Ryan Trainer, treasurer. But we also get along well with them, like at the Renaissance Festival. That was a blast! All members looked forward to their yearly visit to the festival. Other activities a little bit closer to home consisted of stadium clean-ups, after school meetings, picnics, and softball games with other clubs. In the three years that I’ve sponsored Latin Club,” said Mrs. Harris. I’ve noticed a great increase in the number of members and the amount of enthusiasm in the club's activities. The students are interested in the Latin Club because of their interest in classics and the desire to have a good time.” stated Mrs. Harris. By D. Hund, Reporter After a long day at the Renaissance Festival, mem- bers are ready to come home. Front: K. Hsiany, W. Ng. M. Lateef, D. Minni; Back: D. Kauffman, R. Renton, D. Karkhu, B. Myers, L. Rushing, C. Lcicht, S. Parker, R. Trainer. Photo by Mrs. Harris Latin Club: Front: Secretary M. Lateef, S. Parker; 2nd: S. Karkhu, W. Ng, V. Card, L. Rushing, Vice President S. Garvin, S. Doria; Back: D. Cheng, Treasurer R. Trainer, President D. Svoren. Photo by B. Mitchell Latin Club 147

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Junior Michelle Williams realizes what German is all about as Juniors Andrew Davis and Betsy Brehm listen. Photo by V. Pai. German Club Welcomes New Sponsor, Members German Club has seen massive improvements since last year, exclaimed vice-president. Junior Chris Theofanidis. He continued. I think the main reason for our success is due to the willingness of our sponsor. Frau Neeley.” President Rodney Chamblee junior, commented. I think it may also be because we are more organized and have better officers than last year. Frau Neeley Sophomore David Tsai con- centrates on a German III A assignment. Photo by V. Pai also helped because I feel like she is on the same level as we are, unlike most teachers that feel like they are over your head. Whatever the reason, it affected club membership greatly. Theofanidis said. Our membership has doubled over last year. Even people not in German have joined the club.” Both officers have agreed that attendance at club events has been fantastic. Chamblee added. German may not be the most exciting subject, but Frau Neeley sure makes it that way. German Club has participated in the Renaissance Festival, Foreign Language Picnic at Amity Park, softball game (where they beat Latin Club), volleyball game (where they beat Latin Club), Christmas Party. German Breakfast party. Iceskating party, and a banquet at the Bavarian Gardens. By Dan Billman. Reporter. Arc. Neeley, the new German dative case’’. Photo by V. Jlub sponser, instructs Ger- Pal nan IIIA students in the German Club: Front: L. Trlnh, C. Mackey, L. Yowell, C. Gandhi, S. Patel, A. Charba 2nd - D. Matthews. G. Wu, A. Onan, M. Davis, J. Salvatore Back: R. Renner, K. Vaitkis, J. Culbortson, President R. Chanblee, Vice-President C. Theofanidis, Secretary D. Billman, P. Nguyen, L. Koch Photo by V. Pai German Club 149