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

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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

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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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Math Boasting 154 members, the Math Club, sponsored by Wendell Hearne. was one of the biggest clubs in the school. The club competed in 6-8 tournaments throughout the year, and hosted their own on February 23. Over 2000 students attended, and it lasted from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. They made over $2,000 in ticket sales. 2nd Place at Lee Tournament Club 154 Strong One reason for Math Club's success, was their emphasis on competition. Except for the Math Tournament we host, we don't have to sell things throughout the year, like other clubs, said Vice President Irene Lei. The object of these tournaments, were not solely to win, but to gain knowledge on various aspects of mathematics. I joined Math Club because I like going to tournaments, and I like the recognition, said Sophomore Mina Shahi. Sponsor Wendell Hearne commented “Even if we don’t always win, we always manage to do pretty well.” By S. Reis, Reporter Dedicating many Saturdays doll Hearne retreats to without pay to Math Club lounge for a few hours Tournaments, Sponsor Wen- relaxation. Photo by V. Waiting to take their tests at the HSHP tournament, Sophomores Patrick Os- bourne and Meena Shahi go over possible math problems. Photo by V. Pal SponsorWendellHearncfcels a sense of pride as Freshman Jason Troung, Sophomore William Lei, Sophomore Soo Kim, Senior Rajeev Gantela, and Freshman Ambert Wang bring home the trophies ar ribbons. Photo by V. Pai Math Club: Front: W. Hearne, sponsor, W. Lei, historian, V. Pai, treasurer, D. Tsai, secre- tary, I. Lei, vice president, S. Tsai, president; 2nd: Y. Nguyen, D. Nguyen, M. Ma, C, Doan, B. Su, M. Patel, T. Pang, V. Shahi, M. Shahi, M. Wu, T. Pham, G. Ignacio; 3rd: L. Trinh, M. Midos, D. Weimer, W. Chang, H. Nguyen, S. Jung, M. Ordonez, T. Ho, S. Kim, C. Nguyen, Q. Nguyen, D. Chau, M. Quyen; 4th: N. Korivi, S. Lozano, A. Onan, R. DeMoor, H. Nguyen. D. Tran, T. Pahm, W. Nguyen, N. Phan, S. Liu, A. Gupta; 5th: E. Huang, C. Hsu. G. Sethi, M. Charania, P. Osborne, K. Trinh, T. Huynh. V. Nguyen, Y. Ma, L. Wang; 6th: T. Chen, K. Hsiang, G. Wu, A. Wang, M. Shah, M. Dhanani, P. Dave, E. Chou, E. Chen. D. Chen, J. Culbertson; 7th: T. Nhuyen, T. Nguyen, T. Nhuyen, P. Gldvani, J. Jasck, J. Parker, J. Oh, J. Chen, R. Gantela. Photo by C. Teat 152 Math Club