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

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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

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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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 Science Club is a great club to bo In. The field tripsarethe best aspect of it because it’s an opportunity to learn about the environment we live in, stated Junior George Baker, STMEA New Club For Marine Biology I joined STMEA because I enjoy studying marine science. It's an area most people don't know much about, said Sophomore Brian Shirly. The club, which grew to 35 members and no officers, went to Galveston May 4, their only club activity, to study the different ecological systems. ‘‘We are interested in promoting education of the sea and ocean, as well as conserving and utilizing the sea, explained sponsor Mrs. Adams. In April STMEA became an official club. We're very enthused. We have a lot of good students and are making plans for next year's officers and field trips. We are looking forward to next year. stated Mrs. Adams. I joined STMEA because it’s interesting. I hope more students join,” said Junior Monica Niclos. By D. Hund, Reporter In the past, anyone could join Science Club. Next year teacher recommendations will bo required, con mented Senior VIJaya Rat Photo by K. Groves President Assures Science Club Success who Is at the Houston Photo by K. Groves. Strong leadership of the president is what helped make the Science Club so successful,” stated Sponsor Mr. Dallas. President Vijaya Rao conducted the meetings and arranged all the events. We went to the Houston Gem and Mineral Show at the Sam Houston Collesium in September, and the Science Club: Secretary S. Tangaturi, Parliamentarian P.Gidvani,Treasurers. Patel, President V. Rao, Vice President D. Perez. 2nd: M. Woo, M. Korivi, M. Ordonez, J. Salvatore, K. Judd. 3rd: L. Wong, J. Oh, G. Thorton, S. Kim, C. Nguyen, C. Nguyen, A. Patel, R. Patel, P. Rao. M. Pandya. Back: Mr. Dallas, J. Chen, Q. Nguyen, T. Pang, V. Shahi, H. Nguyen. W. Chang, J. Alba, R. Ghattl, W. He, N. Bhattl, J. Lovely. Photo by K. Groves Baylor College of Medicine in December. Vijaya explained. We also held the Math and Science Tournament in February, she added. Fund-raisers included a three day sale of decorated bags with candy for Halloween, charging a fee with entrees at the tournament, and an Easter bake sale. By D. Hund, Reporter 150 Science Club STMEA