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

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Ray Wins First In District For Job Interview I felt real good about it because I really feel sorry for the unfortunate children in the community. stated Junior Arnestie Drayton. Their banquet, held on May 9. was their last event of the year. By D. Hund. Reporter CVAE officers: Sergeant at Arms Bruce Gilbert, Trea- surer Beth Bush, Parliamentarian Nora Bazan, Secretary Ernestine Drayton, President Jack Wclton, and Reporter Chris Davidson. Photo by Mrs. Mays The Chapter Ceremonies Team. Kim Ward, Angela Scott, Shannon Ray, Richard Moyer, Patricia Jones, Chris Davidson, Kami Horn, and Bruco Gilbert, placed third in District competition. Photo by Mrs. Mays I joined CVAE icause I wanted perience of the jtside world before I mped into it,” said pnior Beverly Meyer. “CVAE is a co-op [ogram. It gives [udents the iportunity to learn ills and be iccessful in the rking world.” stated Mrs. Mays. CVAE, Coordinated Vocational Academic Education, had a busy and successful year. Basically, we studied about applications, laws, and elementary procedures, said Junior Angie Scott. In competitions, they won third place in the chapter Ceremonies Team. which is the opening and closing of every meeting. Senior Shannon Ray won first in district in Job Interview and fourth in state. Senior Beth Bush and Junior Angie Scott won fourth in district and received blue ribbons in state for their student notebooks. In October. CVAE hosted a leadership conference, and in November, they sold smoked turkeys. They made $500 and used the money to pay for the employers banquet at the end of the year at Look’s Sir-Loin Inn. During December they made baskets of goods to give to the needy for Christmas. •. Cothran holps promote given to him by President orcst by wearing a Jack Welton. cational Education pin CVAE 161

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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

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VOE OEA Wins More Awards At Regionals, State VOE is not just a secretary’s class emphasized sponsor Mrs. Thomlinson. VOE (Vocational Office Education) and OEA (Office Education Association) were an important part of their participant’s future. Senior Laura Greene explained. “VOE has prepared me with excellent office skills and has broadened my outlook in the business field. she continued. OEA has given me an optimistic look on how leadership and organization can help me throughout my business career. About half of the VOE OEA students planned to go to college. Their plans for the future included everything from psychology careers to law degrees. As preparation, each student completed a year of two-hour business classes, including typing, filing, accounting, and shorthand. After completion, seniors acquired permission to work off campus in business related jobs. VOE students participated in OEA. Meetings, run by parliamentary procedure, were used to prepare for OEA competition. At contest, entrants competed in typing, filing, shorthand, bulletin board design. and extemporaneous speaking. At regional competition. Junior Karin Tirrell was awarded the merit award for Records Management I. Senior Teresa Otwell won the merit award for Records Management II. Senior Laura Faulkner was state alternate for Accounting II. and Senior Barbara Loper went to State for extemporaneous speaking. At the end of the year, OEA members held an Employer Appreciation Banque- To make money for the banquet. OEA members sold Christmas tins of candy and popcorn and had several bake sales. Mrs. Tomlinsor attributed the year's success to the hard work and motivation of her students. By N Brown. Organizations Editor OEA President Donna Reed enjoys her job at Arbor Homes except when she has to tackle the filing room. Photo by L. Catos 1st period VOE OEA: Front: B. Loper, S. Martinez. L. Faulkner, D. Reed; 2nd: Mrs. Thomlinson. A. Banks, T. Stamm, S. Ballek, M. Campbell, T. Otwell; Back: S. Pollard, L. Greene, L.A. Ray, K. Waida, H. Ban. R. Goodwin. Photo by K. Groves 162 VOE OEA