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

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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

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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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Elsik's First Decathlon a Winner Super Students Compete for $36,000 On February 2nd. ne of the coldest ays of the year. 18 chools came together 5 compete in the exas Academic lecathlon. For several lonths, over 100 tudents met after chool in designated reas to brush up on he subjects they were 0 be tested on. tudents with “A”, B . and C” verages were eligible d participate in the ompetition. Everyone ad an equal chance d compete for a hare of the $36,000 1 scholarships. Elsik's first team of 9 members was chosen from a selected group of 20 to represent the school. ‘‘I thought it would be a challenge to be tested on so many different fields. said Senior John Christ. Sponsor Peg Pasquale explained. I was excited of the prospect of there being competition in academics, and the unique part was it covered so many areas. The subjects ranged from Economics to the Super Quiz, in which the participants had to answer random questions in front of an audience. Although the competition required dedication and hard work, the team was able to manage the anxiety. On competition day. the Super Quiz is the most exciting part. It is really a pressure cooker. Also, the awards banquet was exciting. said Sponsor Paula Harris. The participants did an outstanding job. Senior Lore Haug placed 4th (of 28) in the Fine Arts Test. Junior David Perez placed 8th (of 28) in the Fine Arts Test. Junior Paula Rose won the Silver Medal for Fine Arts. Senior John Christ won the Gold Medal for the Interview, and the Bronze Medal for the Essay. Junior John Chen placed 5th (of 28) in the Economics Test. Junior Mike Handel won the Gold Medal for the Essay. Junior Chau Nguyen scored the highest in Math, and Senior Lorraine Noone won the Bronze Medal for the Essay. The whole experience was a benefit. said Senior Lore Haug. Sponsor Peg Pasquale agreed. This is a fun thing to do. however there are some difficult times, but the difficult times are worth it. because of what you’re going to get out of it. Knowledge, friendships, time management skills, and a better idea of who you are. By S. Reis. Reporter or Senior Lore Haug, and unlors Paula Rose and Chau iguyen, dressing up for the awards banquet In the Hyatt Regency is reward enough. Photo by P. Harris Munching out before hitting the books was tradition for Decathlon members, as Sonlor Lore Haug, and Juniors Paula Rose, Chau Nguyen and Junior David Decathlon Team: Front: Paula Rose, Chau Nguyen, David Perez, Lorraine Noone: 2nd: Sponsor Peg Pasquale, Mike Handel, Lore Haug, John Chen, John Christ, Sponsor Paula Harris. Photo by L. Cates Perez proparc to study. Photo by P. Harris Academic Decathlon Team 153