Ross S Sterling High School - Governor Yearbook (Baytown, TX)

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Student Lite ‘Beat the L out of REL' Beat the L out of REL! The chant rose to a loud roar during the week of the Lee game Students broke out in chorus after chorus of “The Night We Drove Old Dixie Down. accompanied by the honking of duck callers Each day students devised new slogans and modes of dress to build spirit for the upcoming game In one week the Ganders were hunted down, sneaked up on. and tied up. The intensity with which the student body participated in each spirit building activity showed better than anything else the degree of rivalry that exists between the schools So fierce is the competition that seasons are judged by who wins that volleyball, basketball, baseball, or football game. It would seem that there is no room between schools to be anything but rivals, and yet when the cleats are set aside and the jerseys are shed, old friendships have a way of surfacing. Off the field they go to the same parties, shows, restau- rants. and concerts. Even during the week of the Lee game, the antagonism between schools was temporarily set aside at the Good sportsmanship breakfast Represent- atives from organizations at both schools met the Wednes- day before the game to show that friendships would still exist, regardless of the Friday outcome. Our students remembered that when the numbers on the scoreboard went against us. Lee had the chance to go on in the playoffs, and both our spirit and enthusiasm went with them. The booster club and band sent telegrams of support Some of our students even attended the playoff game in the ’Astrodome Lee’s winning streak was short- lived and the season drew to a close Rivals became friends again . until THE next game ....Yet friends

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Tie bonfire, held on November 8. was the highlight of Home- coming week The •nake dance, which was conducted before the actual lighting of the • inspired the spirit ..was prevalent Spirit Flickers to Life Who are you going with?” “Have you bought your dress?” Do you know where you are going to eat? These excited questions were pondered during the week of Homecoming Those who had little or no enthusiasm for the hum-drum grind of school suddenly wanted to be involved, and events of this week seemed to be just the fuel to ignite their attention. The band added to the spirit by having their annual chili supper on the night of the bonfire, while clubs made traditional mums and boutonnieres for the game and dance The bonfire aot studente Involved in gathering wood. Gary Souther, one of the helpers, commented. 'It was our last year, so we did everything we could to make our senior year the best ever. During all of the hustle and bustle of the activ- ities. one incident occurred to lower the flames a little: the Homecoming pep-rally was can- celled. But the cancellation did not hinder the spirit, as a group of girls in third lunch exploded in a fit of Ranger Mania ” The week was rewarded in a victory over Aldine. 24-18. Student Life

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A school activity such as the Twirp Dance is likely to have students attending from both schools John Sappington and Carol Gregerson. a Lee cheer- leader. switch ihe traditional roles of the dance Carol is John's guest. The idea of traveling to the Astrodome to watch crosstown rivals in the playoffs may sound strange. but Kathy McDonald and Melanie Moore did not go to see our rivals They went to support thee friends The Lee varsity jacket that Vickie Brennan is wearing makes stark contrast next to Donna Choate's blue one. and it exemplifies the close ties that can exist between the two schools, even through Lee Week Her boyfriend. Gary Milner, may have convinced her to sit on the Lee side of the fioid, but not even he could keep her from cheering for Sterling Whether it is straining on tip-toe. or crawling on hands and knees, no effort is too great for the coveted Spirit Stick The contrast began the night before, and anything that was not finished by the eight P M deadline had to be done tho next day Nancy Gardner puts tho final touches on her locker in an attempt to win it for the Sophomore Class Student Life