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

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4 opening he environment was an obvious change from 1 previous years. With high ambitions. ROTC students began construction in the fall of the area’s first and only obstacle course hoping to attract some local ------------------------------attention. Then in ... they grew to expect it March, Sterling made use of the new facility by hosting its first annual ROTC proficiency com- petition with competitors from three states. Wanting yet not ex- pecting a winning foot- ball team, students gain- ed enthusiasm as the Rangers remained undefeated through the first seven games of their season. Then on Halloween night, the Raneers once again reacted as Baytown football fans crowded Stallworth Stadium. Waving blue towels in a show of support, the fans helped push the team to its second consecutive 10-6 win over the rival Ganders. The players had learned ear- ly in their season to set their goals one week at a time, and after succeeding in nine out of 10 attempts, the Rangers were rewarded with the title of District Co-Champions. As fall turned to winter, the need to dig deeper per- sisted. Expecting only to meet last year's record, students collected over 4,000 cans during the Student Council’s canned food drive, doubling the previous year’s drive. And as midterm approached, the pride and togetherness remained unsaid.

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