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

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Revellier Captains Trade Rutherford and Mitzl McDowell and Lieutenants Belinda Tunon, Tracy Kizzar, Kim Ihle and Kim Rathgeber lead the Revelliers out of the parking lot at Chancellor Elementary School to begin the parade. Photo by L. Cates Autumn Fest Encourages Yearly School Participation “We’re pulling out all the stops to make this festival by far the biggest and best ever.” stated the general chairman of the Alief Autumn Festival. Bill Henry. Additions to the festival included many new booths and a dance on Saturday night. Mel Garret and “The Texas Travelers played at the free dance on October 6. Other highlights of the festival included the largest selection of rides ever for the festival, homemade arts and crafts and ten thousand pumpkins that were given away by the West Houston Medical Center. Not only was the festival better than ever, but the parade also provided a good time for those watching and participating in it. The parade included many civic organizations and school groups. Groups from Elsik that participated included the Marching Ram Band and Flag Corps, the Revelliers. the cheerleaders and. for the first time, the Student Council had a truck full of members. President Tracy Kagan explained. “We wanted to represent Elsik. The parade got us publicity and we had a lot of fun.” Senior Cheerleader Julie Johnson. After participating in the parade for the past three years said. “This is my last parade ya’ll. One of the reasons that the parade was Sophomoro Melinda Klenke helps Sophomore Raclyn so memorable was that it was on a Saturday morning and, after staying out late on Friday night, many of the participants would have preferred to be at home asleep. Senior Revellier Angie Hudson remarked. “I am too tired. I wanted to sleep in. Why can't they do this in the afternoon?” Student Council members began Spears decorate Senior Blake Meyers' truck for the Student worrying when Senior Blake Meyers was late arriving with the truck they were to ride in. Vice President Dee Dee Jefferson remembered, “Tracy and I were about to die when Blake didn’t come until 30 minutes late. The annual parade also gives the community a chance to show their support for the organizations Council. Photo by L. Cates participating in the parade. Junior Revellier Shannon Pratt remarked. “It’s really fun to come out and have everyone support you.” Junior Revellier Jessica Bates said. I feel the parade is an enjoyable experience and I will always remember it!” By Rae Rabe, Editor in Chief 18 Autumn Fest and Parade

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Our Town Sets An Unusual Stage On October 11, the opening night of Our Town, an empty stage greeted the audience in the Little Theatre. This production was different from past performances because the author. Thorntorn Wilder, required the players to pantomime a majority of the props. Scenery, also, was minimal. There's some scenery for those of you who feel you have to have it.” said Stage Manager Shawn Fields to the audience at one time. Despite the lack of :oncrete props, the audience was very receptive and the play a great success. The Theatre Department put a great deal of time and effort into the preparation of this play. Auditions were held August 30 and 31. Rehearsal began almost immediately afterwards, on September 4, and continued until the day before the performance. The last week was the most tiring. The students would stay as late as 8 p.m. sometimes. Everyone went a little crazy that week. There were a few problems with the light and sound crews which were straightened out as soon as possible. Technical Stage Manager Junior Patti Parsons probably experienced the most pressure being the only inquestionable authority next to Ms. Boone. But everything paid off on opening night. Backstage activities were hectic as the tension built. The time was 7:20. Circle up in five minutes.” Drama instructor Carolyn Boone suddenly announced. She was Inxlousfora lunch broak, the attandcrewsetuponemore imo for curtain call. There is only 45 minutes to buy food and eat before the final performance. Photo by Lee Cates. eshman Jody Ezernack poets his handiwork In the glng process. Junior Marco Landln makes a face as as an hour on make-up atone, he sings to himself. Some Photo by Lee Cates, cast members spent as much referring to a tradition in the Drama Department. Five minutes prior to a show, everyone who is involved in the play links hands in a circle while Ms. Boone offers words of encouragement and often some very personal messages. It ends with everyone whispering Break a leg! and dispersing the circle. The play is about how the little things in life matter. Junior Christopher Lundquist and Sophomore Shannon Collins played the main characters, George Gibbs and Emily Webb. The major supporting roles of George's and Emily’s parents were portrayed by Senior Chris Everett and Junior Bobbie Wagner as Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs, and Seniors Wil Clark and Penni Siemens as Mr. and Mrs. Webb. The most significant and most difficult role was Senior Shawn Fields' part as the Stage Manager, who served as a narrator for the story. The play was shown three times, opening on October 11 and performed again in both a matinee and night presentation on October 13. Closing night saw mixed emotions in the cast and crew. Tears of both joy and sadness were shed. I can't believe it’s over so soon.” said Freshman Claudia Jiminez. It’s so sad.” Sophomore Michele Krohn, a Townsperson, made sure Patti’s efforts did not go unrecognized. Wait, I want to say something,” she announced as the circle was beginning to break up. Before we go out there I just want to say Patti, please disregard any rude remarks, dirty looks or name-calling on our part because you did a great job as stage manager. Patti, who was already in tears, thanked everyone for being cooperative. Feelings of relief and satisfaction prevailed as the drama room was cleared. You won't believe this now. Christopher Lundquist said, but you're going to miss rehearsals. Next week, when you get home at three, you'll feel empty. You will. At 10:45 everyone headed out to Wil's to celebrate a job well done. As he walked out Freshman Jody Ezernack stated happily, This is the first thing I’ve been involved in at Elsik and it has been a wonderful first experience!” By C. Yang, Reporter Our Town 17

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'arslty Cheerleaders Leslie awless, Julie Johnson, :amllle Brown, Joyce Miller, .errl Nlppert, Dlano Shrout, Kim Adams, Robin Williams and Julie Goecke ride in Senior Wado Watson’s truck with Wade driving and The Allef Volunteer Fire Department participated in the Autumn Festival Parade every year. The dalmation shown is one of the two that rode with the Fire Department. Photo by L. Cates Seniors Robby Jamos and Tim Moore along for the ride. Photo by L. Cates Motor Company don- this truck to drive some tho ten thousand pumpkins that were given to Photo by L. Cates the festival by the West Houston Medical Center. Drum Major Jay Grantham talks with Sophomoro Bart O'Connor and Senior Robbie Bageant warms upon his bass guitar while everyone waits for the parade to start. Photo by L. Cates Autumn Fost and Parade 19