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

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Fordyco, Kelly Forestall, Shawn Fowler, Hollie Foxworth, Tangela Frazier, Courtney Fuller, A.J. Gantela, Kajeev Garner, Tim Garrett, Brad Garza, Xavier Gazarawala, Kayor Gellor, Ben Glngles, Robert Giveon, Ron Glasgow, Jeff Gleghorn, Cherlc Gleghorn, Lisa Glover, Adam Gonzalos, Jorge Goppert, Kelly Goudy, Tim Graham, Samuel Grant, Charles Grantham, Jay Gray, Laurie Greene, Laura Griffith. Christina Guarches, Claudia Gutierrez, Guiller Haderllon, Blrgltt Hahn, Michelle Haines, Jamie Hall, Tom Hansen, Elaine Hansen, Tina Hardaway, Rachol Hardman, Craig Harris, Jamie Harris, Tina Harrison, Latressa Haug, Lore Helmor, Kim Seniors 173 SENIORS

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Edmundson, Jill Elopano, Maribel Elley, Cynthia Elliot, Stacy Escarpenter, Ana Escobar, Beatriz Evans, Miko Everett, Chris Farooqui, Kahkashan Faulkner, Laura Foliciano, Richard Fernandez, Esteban Fernandez, Marcos Fields, Shawn Flgueras, Debbio Fincher, Chad Fisher, Shawn Fleming, Erin Language Is The Hardest Part Although she looked like a typical American student, there was something unique about Ana Escarpenter. She was an exchange student from Spain. Although Ana arrived in the US without her family and friends, she did not find it hard to adjust. Ana said. I thought it would be a great experience to come to Senior Ana Escarpenter, exchango student, discovers the hard work In Senior English. Photo by K. Sides Senior Ana Escarpentor enjoys the experience of studying In the US. Photo by K. Sides another country. Her main reason for becoming an exchange student in the US, though, was to learn English. To Ana, life in the US proved to be very different from life in Spain. The school system is different in Spain. The students stay in the same room while the teachers change. They are also more strict. The student teacher relations are more relaxed here, and the work is easier, commented Ana. Ana’s favorite subjects were math and science. Her plans after high school included going to college. By L. Sturm, Senior Class Editor 172 Seniors

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Kavadi and Christ Chalk Up Writing Awards and Honors Only about 13% of the students nominated for English awards are cited,” stated the National Council of Teachers of English (NOTE). Seniors Manisha Kavadi and John Christ became a part of this 13% when they received an achievement award in writing from the NCTE. At the end of their junior year, Manisha and John entered a NCTE contest submitting a piece of their writing. They also had to write, in one hour, an essay on the American Dream. using two literary references from their own knowledge to support their own ideas. Over 7000 students were nominated for this award. John and Manisha were among the 850 who won. Manisha commented, It's neat to win because I’ve gotten letters from congressmen like Ron Paul. Plus, our names were in the Advocate. ” I felt as though I had achieved something worthwhile, said John. Receiving this award was nothing new to them. Manisha placed eighth in region in the National French Contest, and received the rank of Magna Cum Laude on the National Latin Exam. For UIL ready writing, John placed first at school and seventh in district. They also both received several achievement awards in school. Both students were enrolled in AP English and were also members of the National Honor Society for two years. College was in the future plans of both students. Manisha planned on majoring in Prelaw, while John planned his major in Aerospace Engineering. By L. Sturm. Senior Class Editor Senior John Christ, recognized for his academic success, was Elsik's only National Morlt semi-finalist for 1983. Photo by K. Sides Senior Manisha Kavadi gots ready for a new unit of AP Calculus. Photo by L. Catos Heinrich, Raymond Henry, Erick Hernandez. Karen Hiatt, Kelly Higginbotham, John Hill. Tony Ho, Thanh Hoang. Thanh Hoff. Jacquie Hoffman, Steve Hogan, Missy Holder, Jeffrey Hood, Kevin Hopkins, Michelle Howe. Robert Hoyt, Dean Hudson, Angie Huey, Brian 174 Seniors