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

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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

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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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King Relates To Students history teacher George losing the election for King's most memorable student council president, experience In high school was Photo by B. Mitchell Name: George D. King Birth Date: 7 7 59 Birth Place: Fairfield, Iowa High School: Fairfield High School College: Stephen F. Austin State University Favorite T.V. Show: Star Trek Best Book: The Americans by Daniel Boorstien Best Song: Comfortably Numb (P. Floyd) Best Movie: Old Yeller What five things would you want with you on a deserted island? Kristine my wife, my tennis shoes, my stereo, the sports page, and an escape. revealed Mr. King. By S. Ries, Reporter American History and for eight years. Appalachian which she has won awards. Economics teacher Mrs. clogging and buck dancing Photo by M. Spillcr Newcomer has been teaching are her favorite pastimes for Claire Hook demonstrates Interior Design and is the the silk screening technique chairman of the department, to Art Club member Cindy Photo by K. Sides Ellcy. She teaches Art and English teacher Carol Arp is a member of the Ramrod Booster Club. In her spare time she enjoys sewing and cross stitching. Photo by M. Spiller Focus on Faculty King 231