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

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“Student Life Summer ... the existing pleasures of freedom. We wished it would never end. But before it was anticipated, a new school year was just around the corner. In the last moments of August, students began preparing themselves for the traditional activities that fill the vear. As the vear progressed, we watched our football team light a spark we felt would never end. Every day was like a holiday as each pep rally evolved from previous successes. Although we took sides, shouting that our class was the best, at nignt we emerged as one. ready to take on our oppo- nent. Then when a pipe on the school grounds sprung a leak, there was doubt that a bonfire was plausible. Knowing how important this game was. Mr. Ed Watchel rescheduled the bonfire for Friday afternoon. “Although it was moved to right before the game, the band and cheerleaders along with some students were there in full force. commented drum major. Doug Harrison. Even though life seemed to diminish after football season, by spring students were get- ting involved in functions such as banquets and dances. Ranger Days and Twirp Week, two traditional events, were combined to give students day and evening activities in one week. “We wanted to have something going on during the day during Twirp Week and putting them together sounded like a good idea, explained Connie Swick. recording secretary of Student Council. OavotlM m«ny hour» of Mtmraur vacation In parfactlnil hnr ailU for football annaon. Star .Mil- sion Mltcball uIum pad in th« dally vannip 10 student life

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