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

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43 New Computers Create New Course Selections As a result of HB 246, computers were lot only being used or math, but also for ;ounselor's offices, and business classes. 'Jew electives were banned for 1985 :ourse selections. On 'Jovember 16. the Computer Math Department proudly displayed their new computer room. “When we first moved from Hasting's all we had were eight computers, and a 8 x 12 foot computer room. explained Ms. Linda Lewis, computer math instructor. Now they have three rooms, one. for computers, and two on either side for instruction, and six more computers. The counselors also received new computers, one for each House. The system was located in the waiting room of each office. “What we will do is teach the students to work it themselves so they can look up their career and college curriculums.” explained North House Counselor Mrs. Thorton. The Business Department had 15 computers and by the end of the year received 20 more. The Accounting classes used them briefly 2nd semester, but Accounting, Advanced Typing. Recordkeeping. Business Data Programming classes planned to use them in full force next year. “The new computer courses will bring many more students into the Business Department and provide exposure to Senior Jeff Glasgow, a two year varsity letterman in basketball and a two year NHS member, reviews his program with Computer Math Instructor Linda Lewis. Photo by L. Cates computer literacy.” stated Business Department Head Mrs. Armstrong. There won't be a need for new business teachers because the teachers that are going to teach new classes, such as Data Processing and Intro, to Computer Programming, took night school preparation. “There will be wonderful benefits and more student enrollment in our department because of the computers. I see greater flexibility in course content offering, and the student exposure to computers will be greatly enhanced as well as better student preparation for business and society. said Mrs. Armstrong enthusiastically. No Experience Needed I like doing faculty and administration choirs because it gives me a chance to meet other teachers that I At the fall presentation, S. Talley, 8. Lancaster. J. Gattis, N. Culbertson, J. Aquil, and M. Ness of the Faculty Choir, sing a song dedicated to Mr. Engels, Porter, and Cothran. Faculty Choir: Front: K. McCullough, L. Autry. S. Caporiccio. J. Gattis. L. Graessle, C. Bowers. K. Stevenson, and E. Davis; Second: S. Talley and D. Cochran: Back: Dr. Knickel, S. Lee. and J. Dallas. may not otherwise meet because of the location of my room.” stated Choir Director Mrs. Molly Ness. The Faculty Choir began two years ago. Since then there have been four shows, one at Christmas time and the other in Spring each year. World History instructor Mrs. Gattis has participated in the choir every year and will try to continue this tradition. I like music and the choir doesn’t require any experience. Besides Molly Ness will take anyone as long as it's a warm body. The choir is known for its humorous song writing about Elsik and administratos. At the end of the year barbecue, the faculty bell choir performed and the staff serenaded Mr. Porter with You Are The Oz, We Are The Munchkins. Faculty Acadcmics 229

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From Translator to Teacher Muckleroy Experiences Life To The Fullest At one time she wanted to be a translator for the government. But Mrs. Jean Muckleroy. 30 years ago. changed her mind and became a business teacher. It was more practical to be a business teacher because if I were ever out of work, I could probably get an office job.” explained Mrs. Muckleroy. She also wanted to be home with her children. Mrs. Muckleroy has been married for 30 years to Roland Muckleroy. They have two sons. Ted. a Dallas contractor, and Jeff, a senior at the University of Texas. Mrs. Muckleroy and her mother had a Mrs. Muckleroy's family con- sists of Roland. Randy, Brenda. Ted. and Jeff, a senior at the UT. close relationship, and started teaching at the same time. Her mother taught English in Nacogdoches. They also went on a trip to Europe visiting France and England. She loved to travel and has also been to Mexico. She enjoyed seeing if her Spanish was accurate and if she could understand it. Mrs. Muckleroy's interests included classical art and history. While in Europe, she visited museums, galleries, and cathedrals. She attended art and history lectures at the Fine Arts Museum, and for history lectures, she attended meetings for the Sons for the Confederacy at the Briar Club. The art lectures are very interesting and there’s something new to learn about each one. Instructors would show an art slide, and tell what was happening in the artist’s life and the country around him. They would also talk about wars, economics, and leaders.” explained Mrs. Muckleroy. She planned on returning to Europe when Jeff graduates from the UT. He also wanted to go to law school. I seriously considered being an interpretor in high school, because I love to travel and meet people, but I married young and it just didn't seem practical and the teaching business did. Mrs. Muckleroy taught typing. Gregg Shorthand and Notehand. I don’t have a favorite class to teach, each one has something different about it to make it interesting,” said Mrs. Muckleroy. I feel students should be aware of their potential because each one has something unique about them whether they realize or not.” The most rewarding thing is helping the students, not just in the classroom but also to realize they need to learn to love themselves so they can learn to love others. expressed Mrs. Muckleroy. She finds it interesting when she runs into former students. She taught Art teacher Mrs. Graham at Westbury High School. Mrs. Muckleroy also attended administrative classes j with South House Assistant Principal Frank Jarrett. She gave him credit for bringing her to Alief. “Alief is one of the | best school districts in Houston and students have very good reasons to have pride and spirit in Elsik and they should show it!” By F. Wasylina, Reporter The President of Galveston Heritage Society spoke to Mr. and Mrs. Muckleroy at a charity dinner at a Greek Revival Mansion. Muckleroy's fifth period to meet her expectations Notehand class works hard Photo by K. Groves 228 Academics Faculty

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AP History Fulfills Kneuven Name: Rick Kneuven Birth Date: 10 14 54 Birth Place: Keokuk, Iowa High School: Keokuk Senior High College: Principia College, Elsah Illinois, B.A. 1977 Favorite T.V. Show: Hill Street Blues Best Book: A Parenthesis In Eternity by Joel Goldsmith Best Song: Longer (D. Fogelberg) Best Movie: Being There Before becoming a History Mr. Kneuven enjoys biking teacher, Rick Kneuven had hiking and family activities been in sales for three years. Photo by B. Mitchell If you had to pick someone to portray your life in a movie who would you pick? If Mel Gibson portrayed me it would be compassionate and intense. However. David Letterman would do well also because he too has mastered the dubious ere of sarcasm. He can laugh with others and maintain perspective. So the union of a striking Gibson and the recalcitrant yuppy Letterman - it would make a better movie.’ By S. Ries, Reporter Boone Directs Many Winners Name: Carolyn Houston Boone Birth Date: 9 14 44 Birth Place: Delhi, Louisiana High School: Fair Park High School College: Louisiana Tech, Sam Houston, University of Houston Favorite T.V. Show: Does not watch T.V. Best Book: Princess Bride by William Goldman Best Song: Let It Be (P. McCartney) Best Movie: The Big Chill What was your most memorable experience in high school? When I was in 9th grade and I didn’t have a date to a social club dance and I went with my father. I had a wonderful time, it was a great experience. By S. Ries. Reporter Drama teacher Ms. Boone has been teaching nineyears. Her favorite vacation place is New York or New Mexico. In high school her favorite subject was English. Photo by V. Pai 230 Kneuven Boonc Focus On Faculty