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

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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

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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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eshmen Walter Chang and mooting. Photo by K. nber Wang discuss the Groves arch trip to A M at a JETS Make JETS Worth It Contests “JETS gives you the experience on what engineering really is,’’ said Junior Mi Hwang. JETS, Junior Engineering Technical Society sponsored guest speaker Mitchell Chang, President Lawrence Chang’s brother, in November to talk to members about computer chips. They also went to two contests, one at Klein High School and one at Texas A M. “I think they are fun group activities. We took tests in math, chemistry and biology,’’ said Vice-President Junior Irene Lei. JETS was successful because students are interested in learning as much as they can about engineering, stated Co-sponsor Mr. Ruff. By D. Hund, Reporter onsor Mr. Ruff prepares for JETS meeting. The club began five years ago with Mrs. Took. Photo by V. Pal Sponsor Mrs. Pohla looks up the answers to the questions Freshman Jon Pohla and Sophomore Huan Nguyen havo about the A M trip. ‘‘Most students in JETS are Interested in citherscienceor math,” stated Mrs. Pohla. Photo by K. Groves JETS: Front: Sponsor Mr. Ruff, Sponsor Mrs. Pohla, Treasurer J. Anderson. Vice-President I. Lei, Secre- tary D. Phan, President L. Chang. 2nd: V. Rao, C. Rhodes. W. Clark, N. Orsak, D. Pham, D. Huynh, W. Chang, D. Tsai. W. Lei. 3rd: J. Hyun. M. Hwang, D. Welmer, V. Pal, T. Nguyon, T. Nguyen, T. Ho, M. Ordonez, S. Jung, M. Shahi, A. Wo. 4th: M. Kawadi, A. Malagullla, J. Glasgow, M. Lore, M. Shah, V. Nguyen, B. Vargas, L. .Chang. 5th: C. Doan, J. Pohla, G. Wu, N. Dorlvl, M. Pandya, J. Oh, J. Chen, R. Gantela, K. Trinh. Back: M. Ma, J. Parker, L. Sheen, T. Chon, K. Hsiang, A. Wang, P. Gidvani, J. Tasek, H. Nguyon, L. Haug. JETS 151