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

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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

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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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A new tradition: the salad bar. V-I-C-T-O-R-Y” Mr. Armstrong announces once again “The Seniors.” The Lee Brigadiers step out in style as a 52 year tradition. The Good Sportmanship League, al- ways friends with our foes. Some pictures speak louder than words. Hand in hand. R.E L.'s spirit leaders get ready for the game.