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

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 We are the best . . yell cheerleaders Seniors Kerri Nippert. Leslie Lawless. Kim Adams, Julie Johnson. Camille Brown and Juniors Lisa Schultz and Julie Goeckc. Elsik’s tenth year witnessed more spirit and enthusiasm than ever for its first winning season. Photo by L. Cates Raymond Milsap and Junior Mike Jordan exemplify the feeling of defeat felt by the entire team at the Hastings At the Hastings pep rally. Coach Sciba recognized all senior players during the pep game when they realized that it was unavoidable. Photo by L. Cates rally by asking them to stand as he called their names. Photo by V. Pai Head Coach Mike Sciba and Assistant Coach Gary Pless havo coached at Elsik for the seven years that Elsik has played varsity football. Coach Sciba became Head Coach after the resignation of Wes Bryant in ‘84. Photo by L. Cates The highlight of the Hastings game halftime Is the dance that the Revclliors and the Golden Brigade perform. Photo by L. Cates A Cinderella Football Season 13

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While Hastings Head Coach Bobby Stuart and Coach Sclba congratulate the players for playing a good, clean game , Senior Cheerleader Leslie Lawless began crying because she roallzed that it was my last game to cheer at the Aliof Stadium. Photo by L. Cates Hastings, Madison Losses Yield Exciting But Disappointing Season Finale “Q spotlight now shines on Elsik read the headline on the front page Chronicle sports section. Houston Chronicle Reporter Eddie Sefko. with the help of Head Coach Sciba. capsuled Elsik's past football records and told the story of the Ram’s Cinderella season.” Cinderella season it was; the Rams had a 5-1 district record and, if they defeated Hastings on November 9. they alone would have captured the 17-5A District Championship. Senior receiver Doug Schamburg commented, they say that Hastings has all the good athletes, but I think we’ve proven we have a few good athletes this year.” Going into the game, the team had already secured a spot in the play-offs but a victory over Hastings could have provided a District Championship and the personal satisfaction of knowing that we (Elsik) beat Hastings.” remarked Senior George Craig. Senior Don Ballard, just couldn’t believe that we lost.” as Hastings kept a perfect 8-0 record in its series with Elsik. The game looked great when we were ahead 6-0. We thought we already had the game in the bag.” said Senior Becky Bettega. Then, with 4:44 left in the second quarter, Hastings Runningback Ken Franklin scored a touchdown and. with four seconds until intermission, Franklin scored a field goal to give Hastings a 9-7 lead. After the first half, the game was all downhill.” said '84 Graduate Kevin Allen. We were already looking ahead to the Astrodome.” said Senior Rusty Skinner. Because they lost to Hastings, the team would have to face the second in state ranked Madison Marlins on November 16. For this game the picture wasn’t as pretty - Elsik was picked to lose 27-7. If we’re going to win. Curtis (Larry) has got to get through their defense, concluded Senior Gary Neal. Throughout the game. Larry was allowed only 33 yards on 22 carries and Elsik's offense was shut down for a 35-0 loss. Outstanding linebacker for the game. Shawn Forestall, had eight tackles and two interceptions for the evening. “The loss hurt but. overall, we had a great season, said Senior Gary Neal. By Rae Rabe, Editor-in-Chief 12 A Cinderella Football Season

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Junior Cheerleaders Philip Raney, Mit Morgan, Ty Selcer, Kelly Bryson, Jeff Tucker, E.J. Flores, Mark Senior Kerri Nipport gives the ball a hard kick during an Streck, Ricky Walsh. Rex Baggett, and Kevin Regan attempt to build a pyramid. Photo by L. Cates after-school practice. Photo by L. Catos I love everyone here ... as if they were my own sisters! Blue Bombers Captain Charles Grant stands with Seniors John Perez, Mike Trost, and Mike Mullen, Junior Chris Mcinecke, and Senior WII Clark. Photo by L. Cates Caught in action, Blue Bombers perform the wave” at halftime. They had to start twice due to problems with the music. Photo by L Catos 14 Powder Puff