Robert E Lee High School - Lee Traveler Yearbook (Baytown, TX)

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Lunch-goer Uugh and enjoy their few minute of lunch. Laura Qui.enbcrry and Tammy Allen Study for a test at the end of their lunch period. ‘

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Student Life What was Student Life at Lee? For most it consisted of a very busy schedule. There was always a class to study for, a practice to make, a mandatory meeting, and that after school job for a little extra spending money. From pep rallies to basketball games, practices to work, everyone continually stayed busy. Was there ever time to just stop and rest? No, not usually. Trying to learn the traditions, adding the new changing trends, and keeping up with the normal routine of studying never slowed down. The hustle and bustle was clearly seen in the halls as people ran from class to class to get ready for that dreaded test. Not only was it seen in the halls, but in the parking lot, too. Mass confusion, traffic jam, whatever you wanted to call it, began as the three o’clock bell sounded. Some rushed home to study, some went straight to work, and others changed and went to some kind of prac- tice or meeting. Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! That’s what Stu- dent Life at Lee was like thanks to the many activities everyone got involved in. Rosalyn Stewart works during the Christmas season to pull in some spending money. In the shadow of tradition students gather to plan the events for the up-coming week-end. 10

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Maroon And White Forever At R.E.L. tradition come» in many «hnpca and si»». Band and Brigadiers, spir- it yells and mascots - these were just a few of the tradi- tions at Robert E. Lee. “The duck,” a new tradi- tion only in its second year, was enjoyed by everyone. Stacie Hill took on the task of posing as the mascot. As a rule, the teachers did a skit at the last pep rally. This year they dressed up and did their skit to “The Teacher’s a Punk. Eating in the commons has always been a tradition, but in ’82-’83 Mr. Armstrong ruled it out. He thought stu- dents made too much of a mess so he asked that every- one stay in the cafeteria. To make lunch more appealing a new “tradition” was intro- duced, a salad bar. Although not traditional, it was wel- comed by usual brown bag- gers as a break from lunch boredom. The contest for the spirit stick was a tradition that took place at every pep rally. The students did battle cries, by classes, led by their cheer- leaders. After each class had finished they joined together and did the Gander Battle Cry.” After this Mr. Arm- strong gave the spirit stick to the class that yelled the lou- dest. The winners: the junior class. “The Game” was a tradi- tion that had gone on for six- teen years. This contest be- tween Lee and Sterling was perhaps the biggest event that took place in town. Ev- eryone from small children to great grandparents came to see competition. The game came to a tie for the first time. But everyone knew that no matter what the scor- eboard showed, Ganders were always winners. Traditions obviously played a major role in the pride of Robert E. Lee. How- ever, we were always able to move over and make room for some new, good changes. Greg Rhea poses by a typical R.E.L. locker. Mr. Lee. dignity and grandeur, per- sonified. 12