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

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DECA Wants Recognition and Respect ‘‘In DECA we study issons pertaining to ie business world. It ;aches us jsponsibility and lows us how to scome successful cecutives and aders, said Senior aren Cuyler. Although DECA is a ajor club, they lack ie support. ‘‘You irely hear anything out DECA in the 3pers and inouncements, )mmented James Rosson. Robyn Nichols agreed. “Most people don't even know what DECA represents and teaches you. Teachers and many others think that MDE (Marketing and Distributive Education)is just an easy way to get out of learning academics.” The members of DECA hold special events such as Teacher Appreciation Day and they also participate in competition. On January 22, 13 members of DECA went to the Career Conference Competition. Karen Cuyler placed 1st in Advertising. Lisa Williams placed 3rd in Advertising, Julie Marina placed 3rd in Restaurant Marketing. Monta Bishop placed 1st in Finance and Credit and Lynn Milan earned Honorable Mention for General Merchandising. On February 11, eight members went to Galveston to compete in Area III Career Conference. Fifteen Competency Awards were earned, and Jimmy Rosson and Sabrina Lott were named State Finalists. They went to Fort Worth in March to compete on State Level. “The most memorable experience I have of DECA was when I was an elf for the Teachers Christmas Luncheon. said Robyn Nichols. For Theresa Allen. “It was when I went to contest in Galveston and met a bunch of new friends, and also won an award.” This class has shown me how business works and how to operate a business. At work I am actually using things I have learned! said Robby Witson. By S. Reis. Reporter out In “elfish attire. The luncheon Is held annual- Robyn Nichols con- ly around Christmas time, with a teachor at the Photo by A. Fuchs Teachers Luncheon. DECA members anxiously initiation ceremony In the be given their pins and ties, wait for the start of the Little Theatre where they will Photo by A. Fuchs ponsor Mrs. Fuchs gathers ie “goodies together for ie DECA Bake Sale. In her saro time, Mrs. Fuchs likes travel and water ski. Photo y V. Pal DECA: Front: R. Nichols. I. Ruiz, M. Turner, M. Spaulding, M. Bishop, D. Nguyenba, C. Nguyenba, L. Gleghorn; 2nd: J. Marino, M. Claggett.R. Wilson. S. Elliott. D. McLaurin, L. Correa, M. Romero, M. Darling; 3rd: K. Campbell, L. Jordan, L. Milan, K. Reed, L. Brooks, J. Kirchheim; 4th: T. Allen. K. Soransen, K. White, K. JeJeune, I. Segal; Back: S. Lott, K. Cuyler, L. Drummond, M. Trost, S. Hendricks, K. Thompson, C. Vazquez, M. Fernandez. Photo by V. Pal DECA 159

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HOSA: Front: Treasurer J. Alba, Sentinel K. Mitra, President S. Rai, Vice President M. Elepano, Secretary H. Fowler. Reporter J. Hensley, Historian S. Aitchison, Historian D. Smith, Parliamentarian P. Ghandi; 2nd: N. Panjwani, J. Nino, L. Carbonell, T. Pham, U. Javaid, L. Provenzano, J. Chen, L. Shein; 3rd: V. Bun, B. Myers. B. Bettega, A. Aquio, R. Atiqi, S. Tsai; Back: Sponsor Mrs. Williams, C. Humphreys, C. Box, S. Stock- still. Photo by C. Teat HOSA Students Haunt Mall ‘‘Growing up with all these people and developing close relationships is the best part about being in HOSA - also the team work,” commented Senior Angela Aquil. Health Occupations Students of America trains its members to be leaders in health related professions. Leadership is achieved through competitions and on the job training. HOSA also plans and sponsors many fund-raisers. Some community service activities which HOSA sponsored included: The Halloween Haunted House at West Oaks Mall to support MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, which raised over $2,000. a March of Dimes Hour Telethon. Walk America, Toys for Cystic Fibrosis, a Blood Drive and a Community Awareness Project which focused on anorexia nervosa and bulemia. The members also had a chance to observe open heart surgery at the Texas Heart Institute in the Texas Medical Center. In addition to community service, HOSA members competed in Area Competition February 15 and 16. John Chen received an award for Extemporaneous Health Display and Outstanding HOSA Chapter Display. Sharon Aitchison and Sabrina Stockstill received awards for their Community Awareness Project. Desiree Smith and Sharon Aitchison received Outstanding Chapter Yearbook and President Suneeta Rai was awarded for Veterinary Assistant Skills. On April 26 and 27. HOSA went to State contest at The Stouffer Hotel and the High School for Health Professions. President Suneeta Rai placed 1st in Veterinary Assisting, John Chen placed 1st in Chapter Display and 3rd in Extemporaneous Health Display and Sharon Aitchison and Sabrina Stockstill placed 1st in Community Awareness Project. The state winners advanced to the National Contest in Nashville. Tennessee on June 25-30. Historian Desiree Smith will never forget the time when ‘‘Holly fowler collapsed at the Blood Drive.” For Cathy Humphries. “The smell of the alcohol during CPR” will be her lasting memory. “HOSA has given me experience and knowledge about health occupations, and by staying with the same people all year. I've made lots of friendships.” commented President Suneeta Rai. By Shola Reis, Reporter Shawn Hensely sent shivers down children's spines when he dressed up as a MADD doctor, during HOSA’s MADD Sabrina Stockstill and Sharon Aitchison present a project on eating disorders for the Jaycees. The pre- Museum. The Museum H from October 26-30. Photo C. Williams sontatlon was held at Jaycees Head Quarters Amity Park. Photo by Williams. 158 HOSA

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Buddy Ransom Wins First In State Competition “We had a very successful year in contests, stated sponsor Mr. Thomas. In fact, this is the first year we have had a VICA student go to national contests.” he continued. Senior Buddy Ransom won first place in Job Interview in district and state, and he also won first in Student Job and third in outstanding VICA member in district. But it was first in state that qualified him for the national VICA contest held in Phoenix, Arizona in June to represent Texas VICA. “It was a big accomplishment for me. Last year I got third, but this year I got first in district, then first in state, and I'm going to get first in nationals, Buddy said. Other first place winners in district were Joe Lutes in Furniture Repair and in Student Job. Scott Mathias in Student Job Parts Clerk, Chad Fincher in Student Job Mechanist, Todd Dietrich in Student Notebook Electronic Product Servicing, Burt Albers in Student Job Electronical Appliance Repair, and Rollin Shaw in Aircraft Mechanics. VICA members then went on to state and received many awards. Joe Lutes won third place in Furniture Repair and second place in Student Job. Scott Mathais won first place in Student Job Parts Clerk, Chad Fincher won first place in Student Job Mechanist, and Todd Deitrich won first place in Student Notebook Electronic Product Servicing. Their moto was Teaching students leadership in world of work. “We wanted to teach students leadership and run a democratic organization.” said Sponsor Mr. Thomas. “I like VICA. It teaches us stuff that other classes don’t teach us. It gives us experience of the real world, said Senior Joe Lutes. Members also enjoyed a picnic in the fall in Amity Park and the leaders participated in a contest at Stratford. I think it’s important to allow students to achieve what they are capable of achieving, stated Mr. Thomas. By D. Hund. Reporter Senior Buddy Ransom not only participates in VICA but also has a horse named Mr. B. “I'm In VICA because I'm trying to learn skills while It still early,” he stated. Pho by Mr. Thomas Sonlor Joe Lutes, an place furniture repair projei employee at Scandiahus, at stato competition In Dalla proudly displays his third Photo by Mr. Thomas VICA: Front: Vice-President D. Abler, C. Fincher. 2nd: Sergeant at Arms T. Sullivan, Secretary M. Littlefield, Parliamentarian J. Lutes, C. Covert, V. Sjovall. Back: J. Allen, Treasurer B. Ransom, D. Stutler. Photo by K. Groves 160 VICA