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

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GSL Makes Friendly Competition “We wanted to encourage friendly competition and show that schools can compete without violent actions against one another,” explained Senior Tracy Kagan. All eight schools in district 17-5A participated in the organization. Four students, Seniors Tracy Kagan and Kim Adams and Juniors Brock Wilson and Michelle Williams, represented Elsik. along with alternative Junior Philip Raney. “The students were picked based on enthusiasm, interest, and willingness to give up time,” said GSL Sponsor Mrs. Thorton. Unlike last year, GSL did not have it's annual dance. Explained Junior Brock Wilson, “Because of House Bill 72 we could not meet during school, so it was hard to make plans.” One new activity included trading yearbooks with other schools in the football field. “We wanted to give other schools an idea of what our school is like, explained Senior Tracy Kagan. Three meetings were held in September, November, and April. Responsibilities of the representatives included going to all district football games and greeting the opposing team's representatives in the fields. At basketball games the representatives took turns reading the code of ethics and the player’s names. By D. Hund, Reporter Whan asked about why there Because of House Bill 72, was no GSL banquet, Senior did not have enough time Tracy Kagan replied, plan for it.” Photo by V. P Juniors Philip Raney, Mi- chelle Williams, and Brock Wilson, and Senior Tracy Kagan discuss the Hastings yearbook they received in trade at the football game. Photo by V. Pal GSL Representatives: Alter- native Junior Philip Raney. Senior Tracy Kagan, Junior Brock Wilson, Junior Mi- chelle Williams. Not shown: Senior Kim Adams. Photo by V. Pai GSL Sponsor Mrs. Thorton, prepares for the GSL meetlr North House counselor, in April. Photo by V. Pai 156 Good Sportsmanship League

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Future Homemakers of America Returns With State Mandate The state has mandated FHA to be an integral part of the Homemaking Department; all teachers participate as sponsors. explained FHA Sponsor Mrs. Heatherly. The reason why this law has been Sponsor Mrs. Heatherly and Mrs. Watson enjoy reviewing the basket made by Senior Kelly Fordyce. Photo by K. Fordyce Senior Alandra Parker receives a haircut by a Visible Changes hair dresser who creates a new hairstyle. Photo by K. Fordyce passed is because it develops leadership qualities in a student especially the officers.” said Mrs. Watson. FHA had a welcome breakfast to introduce the officers and all new members in September. Other events was a visit from Visable Changes, a hair salon. They also had guests speakers at their monthly meetings such as Page Park, a model. FHA is one of the best organizations a girl can join in, said Treasurer Carol Hitchings. FHA also had departmental faculty socials after school and a Christmas party on December 5. President Cris Stone said, This year FHA has gained new members and all the girls have made friends with each other. The sponsors of FHA has really given us support throughout the year. said Historian Kelly Fordyce. By T. Murdock, Reporter President Cris Stone shares a with sponsors Mrs. Zim- Photo by K. Fordyce moment of laughter along merman and Mrs. Watson. FHA: Front: V. Quinnes, President Cris Stone, D. Ledet. Back: Treasurer C. Hitchings, W. Scruggs, Vice-President C. Jackson, Historian K. Fordyce. Photo by V.Pal FHA 155

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tphomore Abiel Espanosa team's road I to capturing tens intently to Coach co-district champ. Photo :lba's speech about the by B. Mitchell Leroy Crump's presentation plonshlp trophy to Coach of the Football District Cham- Sclba. Photo by B. Mitchell Sophomore Jimmy Mitchell enjoys Athletic Director Sciba accepts the first District Champi- trophy Elsik has ever Mr. Crump while Mr. Adams and Mr. Porter successful first year as head congratulate him. Mike coach. Photo by B. Mitchell Sclba has coached at Elsik for ten years and enjoyed a Ramrods Celebrate District Championships Approximately 100 family members participated in Ramrods. ‘‘Parents join Ramrods because they are interested in their children and what they are doing, and they realize how important athletics are to their children. explained Mrs. Arp. There were two banquets during the year. The fall banquet was for football, and the spring banquet for all the other sports. The wives of board members decorated the banquets to help make it a success. Ramrods sold sweats, jackets, pompons and bumper stickers, and worked in concession stands to help pay for the equipment the athletes needed. The board members were: The Adams, the Schaumburgs. the Skinners, the Hansts, the Arps, the Rathgebers. and the Tuckers. By D. Hund. Reporter Sophomore Taeha An enjoys the food and atmosphere at tho football banquet. Photo by B. Mitchell Ramrods 157