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

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We’ve come a long way Dairy Becomes Alief, Students Travel to Nearby Districts The Alief community has come a long way from the 1890's town that was informed that it must change its name, Dairy, in order to obtain postal service so that it would not be confused with the town of Daisy. In 1935, Alief gained the benefit of electricity and by 1940 the town had grown to a total population of 150. In 1934, 90 first through seventh graders were taught in a three story building. At the same time, high school In 1934, 90 first through seventh graders were taught in a three story building. In its early stages of development, this cotton producing and dairy farming community was faced with drainage problems that were eventually improved with the digging of Braes Bayou. enrollment had declined so that the few remaining high school students had to be bussed to HISD and Ft. Bend ISD schools. Senior Cheerleaders Julie Johnson, Leslie Lawless. Diane Shrout, Camille Brown and Kerri Nlppcrt and Rocky Ram Blake Meyers prepare to leave the Astrodome after the disappointing loss to Madis- on. Julie Is wearing a dome hat” which was designed by Industrial Arts teachor Phil Thomas. Photo by L. Cates 'he first Freshman Sale ncluded teachers. English eachers Alice Pierce and Jarol Arp gave a speech In which they admitted Inferiority to oppressed students. Teachers Kay Fletcher (Stephenson) and Nancy Malone brought the highest bid at $28. Opening 3

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Math teacher Mrs. Oberthler decided to express the real me on Halloween. She dressed as the Bride of Frankcnstlen because she feels that everyone needs to let go and just have fun sometime. Photo by K. Sides Junior Eva Brandt is one of tho few students who decided to dress up on Halloween. As the years go by. fewer students dress up on Hallowoen, but those who do dress up “have a great time doing it, said Eva. Photo by V. Pai Senior Citizens Cheerleaders Gary Neal, Charlie Vasquez, Jeff Price, J.T. Brockman, Steve Burt, Ray Schmidt, Tim Moore, Peter White, Mike Posey and Jorge Gonzalez are pounced upon by a Junior Bandits Cheerleader. During the game, the Seniors pounced the Juniors 16-6. Photo by L. Cates 2 Opening

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Junior Sharon Atchinson operates” on Junior Thein Pham during HOSA’s Haunted House held at West Oaks Mall. HOSA made $2000 from this fundraising event to support MADD. Photo by C. Williams The first Blue Bombers squad performed at the first Powder Puff game between the Sophomoresand the Juniors. After their halftime per- formance, the Blue Bombers were assaulted with water balloons by the cheerleaders. The Juniors emerged victors at tho ond of the game with a score of 7-6. Elsik Outgrew Hastings South Now Future Expansion Needed In 1964, state laws were altered stating that high schools must consist of twelve grade levels rather than ten. As a result, high school enrollment increased and in 1964, Alief Junior-Senior High School (presently Alief Middle School) was opened. In its first year, it housed junior high school and ninth grade. Each year an additional grade was added with the first senior class graduating in 1967. The original Elsik High School, presently Hastings South, was opened in 1975 with a freshman class of 313 students. In ten years, Elsik outgrew one building and filled another to maximum capacity with almost 3,000 students. Because Elsik's growth is expected to continue, construction for new wings on Elsik’s north and west sides is tentatively scheduled to begin in January, 1986 and end in the fall of 1987. When the construction is finished, Elsik is expected to hold approximately 4,200 students. Math teacher Betsy Lancastc naturally uses her baby c Halloween to help plumpc up her tomato costum Photo by K. Sides 4 Opening