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

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Jay Yun, co-salutatorian, gives his speech thanking not the teachers and adminis- trators. but the unrecognized custodians and cafeteria workers. Photo by L. Cates After Mr. Porter announces that the seniors have all completed the requirements for graduating. they graciously move their tasslcs to the right. Photo by L. Cates Rain Threatens Graduation Of ‘New’ Elsik’s First Freshmen The heat was almost unbearable! It seemed like it was a lot hotter than 869 !” said Michelle Sumler. The graduating class was very unique. They were the last freshman class to be a part of the old Elsik. and the first freshman class to enter the new Elsik. Rain threatened the night for this special group, but stayed away. Eight $1000 Jewell G. Elsik scholarships were given to: Kim Adams. Darren Bell. Missy Brown. Jeff Glasgow. Robby James. Ricky Kopps. Mitzi McDowell, and Thanh Ho. Nora Wilkerson received the Michael Kennedy Scholarship of $300. and two Counselor’s Scholarships of $250 were awarded to Buddy Ransom and True Luu. Gary Neal and Co-Salutatorian Tracy Kagan with a GPA of 4.14 received the School Board Cups for outstanding students. The other co-salutatorian was Jay Yun and the valedictorian was Thao Nguyen with a GPA of 4.19. Parties ended the joyous occasion. Most of the fun is over, we have to get more serious now. said AJ Fuller. Being out of school is an empty feeling, but it’s also exciting because everyone is going separate ways. It's awesome! said Nancy Rainey. By L. Sturm. Senior Editor 3-salutatorian Tracy Kagan worth $8000. Photo by L. as warded the UT Award of Cates (ccllence Scholarship Graduation is not really an end. it's a beginning. said Chris Kail. The tears and joys of graduation captured the senior class on May 22. Practice was held at 1:30. Students, teachers and administrators were able to bear the heat as Mr. Porter briefly went over the ceremony. iwJ- •niors wait impatiently for they can receive their di- overhead. Photo by L. Cates eir names to be called so plomas as clouds loom Graduation 47 SENIORS

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Gary Neal receives the School Board cup from President Merril Littlewood for Most Outstanding Student. Tracy Kagan was the other award recipient. Photo by L. Cates Robby James receives one of the eight $1000 Jewell G. Elsik scholarships from Mrs. Elsik. Graduating Magna Cum Laudc, he will attend the University of Houston. Photo by L. Cates 46 Graduation Although the sun is glaring and the class is restless, at practice Mr. Porter takes time to mention which way to toss the caps so as not to beam Mrs. Jewell G. Elsik. Photo by L. Cates

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Kim Adams, Miss EHS and cheerleader. Doug Schaum- £HS, Most Handsome and Most Talented, is class pre- burg, football and baseball Most Athletic. Photo by B. sldent and a two-year varsity player all four years, is Mr. Mitchell Involvement, Achievement Characterize Senior Favorites Doug Schaumburg and Kim Adams were elected Mr. and Miss EHS. Being class favorite was nothing new for Doug, who was also a freshman and sophomore favorite. His good looks earned him the title of Most Handsome, and his football and baseball talent labeled him Most Athletic. Kim was Homecoming Junior Duchess and Queen, and was a member of GSL. I was very honored for being elected Miss EHS,” said Kim. Kim. also in gymnastics, received Most Talented. Cheerful personalities proved that Leslie Lawless and Pat Regan deserved Most Friendly. Leslie. NHS member and class treasurer, was Sophomore Duchess and Junior Favorite. Pat was a Student Council member. Robyn Nichols, Most Beautiful, was on yearbook staff her junior year. As some advice to underclassmen, she said. “Take your GPA seriously because it’s harder to get into college each year.” Most Talented came easily for Chris Everett. Through drama, choir, and theater productions. Chris gained recognition. “I was very flattered to get Most Talented,” said Chris. Good grades and great achievements elected Tracy Kagan and Gary Neal Most Likely To Succeed. Tracy was a member of GSL. NHS. the tennis team, and the AISD Goals Committee. Gary. NHS member, received the DAR Citizenship Award and the Westchase Exchange Club Outstanding Student Award. ”1 was honored that my classmates think I will succeed, said Gary. Julie Johnson and Charles Grant were always there to make people laugh and to keep Ram spirit up. Julie, NHS member, was class vice president. Charles played soccer. Wendi Pena was a talented member of track and cross country. If you have a talent or interest, don't be afraid to show it off.” said Chris. And all agreed that getting involved is very important. By L. Sturm, Reporter Leslie Lawless, three-year varsity cheerleader grad- uating Cum Laude, and Pat Regan. Rampage Sports Editor, graduating in the to; half of the class, both wii Most Friendly. Photo by M Spiller Chris Everett. Most Talented, practices a piano solo for a banquet. Chris is known to play in hotel lobbies, at banquets and even weddings. This is one of many outstanding talen Photo by C. Everett 48 Senior Favorites