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

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snlors Jonathan May, Julie lasen, Lisa Baroskl and fondl Pena, along with lote-Up Sponsor Linda Graessle did not spend their whole trip in seminars and workshops. They were able to enjoy the snow as they toured our nation's capital for one week during the second somester. Photo by L. Baroskl snlor Lisa Baroski had the lance to meet Texas spresentatlve Bill Archer on her trip to Washington D.C. Photo by L. Baroski Close-Up Trip, Election Enhance Textbooks Seniors Experience Government Four seniors, Lisa Baroski, Julie Clasen, Jonathan May, and Wendi Pena, along with sponsor Linda Graessle. and Superintendent of High Schools, Bob Schumacher had the chance to learn about government in a more exciting way than in the classroom. They went to Washington D.C. as a part of the Close-Up program from January 27 to February 2. The students stayed with students from Atlanta, Ga. and Kansas. The trip cost $875. This included everything except souvenirs. They attended seminars and workships, and visited points of interest such as the Capitol building and the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials. It is so worthwhile. I can’t say enough about it! You learn so much, not only about government, but about other people too,” said Wendi. Other activities included a luncheon with Texas Representative Bill Archer, a formal banquet, and a dance for all the Close-Up members. The trip was very educational, but we did have some fun too. It helps a lot with Government,” said Jonathan. Julie said. The trip was awesome and well worth every penny I spent. Given the chance, I would go again!” The best part of the trip for me was running around the Pentagon, said Wendi. Some seniors experienced government in a different way. The 1984 presidential election gave 18-year old seniors a chance to vote for the first time. David Dougherty said, I felt kind of awkward because it was an experience I had never had before.” It was a great new experience. It was really neat,” said Jonathan May By L. Sturm, Reporter Seniors in Politics 43 SENIORS

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Senior Robby James, TAG Champion had to kill Senior Steve Hoffmann to win the prize money. Photo by L. Cates Seniors Diana Rocha and Cherle Gleghorn had fun watching other people get chased and targeted after they had already been killed. Photo by L. Sturm Senior Mark Rook used his skills and his truck to shoot his unsuspecting victims and then run. Photo by L. Sturm 44 TAG Game