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

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A Tale of Two Cities held more than the obvious literary illusion to many students. Although this school is in Baytown, that in no way deter- mined the location of students' living quarters. Teens from nearby Highlands also attended Sterling. While traveling to a different town to school may seem in- teresting at first thought, it definitely had its drawbacks. 1 hate to hear Baytown people complain about their gas bill. Do they ever stop to consider the enormous cost of driving from Highlands to Baytown every day? stated senior Buddy Denson. It's really different going to school in a different town than where you live and went to elementary and junior high school, added freshman Scott Newport. Baytonian April Lewis mentioned one of the ef- fects on the school, It's too crowded with these Highlands people around here. Reflecting the personality differences, Johnny Colburn said, Highlanders arc more country-type than Baytonians. In contrast, Russell Waller commented, Baytown people are always cutting Highlands down. Whatever their dif- ferences, teens from the Highlands orb and the Baytown sphere eventually created a con- fluence from which the typical sterling personality emerged. j - t s really different going to school in a different town than where you live .. ” Sterling StQ Matching through downtown Highlands in the Highlands Jamboree parade. Stan San- dy Angermdlet and Annette Istre announce the coming of the drill team with the Star banner. Typical of all Sterling organizations, the Stan are composed of residents from both towns Where Are We From? ... 19

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The typical boy ft lend girlfriend relationship it nude more difficult when each membet of the couple live in separate towns. Jennifer Meadows along with boyfriend Buddy Denson sorrowfully remember the Ion members of Sterling's student body, noticing the Utest name plaque Jennifer said. Buddy and I see each other a lot after school hours, but it really helps to see him during school, too BAY! OWN CITY LIMIT POP. 56.650 Highlands Seen from Interstate 10. the Baytown population sign not only informs you that you base entered the c«y. but also of its population. The Highlands sign, on the other hand, only directs the way to the town due to the fact that Highlands ts an unincorporated town. The current population of Highlands, according to the Highlands Public library, is 6. 99 IS... Where Are We From?

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anger antics break monotony T m wir WEEK wirps come out at night Twirp W« k i not the only time thit a guy could be aaked out on a free date Gina Lambert and Renee Harrington treated Steve Stewart to a movie in late August I'm so bored with school! The notccards . . . the homework ... the teachers . . . the weather ... AAAUUUG- GHHRR!!! ... I need a break! students cried silently and ver- bally. in unison. Ranger-Twirp Week, held March 7-11, was just the solu- tion to the doldrums that set in between Christmas holidays and Spring Break. The Student Council, under the leadership of Joe Jordan, president, spon- sored several events during the week of special activities. Ranger-Twirp Week was held to encourage student participa- tion and to break the monotony of everyday school life, com- mented Joe. Ranger Week events such as Monday's Teacher Slave sale and Friday's Beach Day have become more or less traditions, with the added attractions of College Day. Western Day and Punk Rock Day thrown in between. As Twirp Week rolled nearer, many girls could be overheard nervously chatting. There he is? Isn't he cute? .. . Do you think he’ll go out with me? . . What's his phone number.-' . . . Where will we go to eat? Even though in today's society it is acceptable — almost standard — for the girl to ask out the guy, it still takes nerve for the girl to actually ask. Freshman Beth Steel remembered, I kept putting it off, but when I finally called, he thought it was neat that I asked him and he said yes. I had wor- ried for nothing. I was flattered when she called and said that she wanted to take me out. It made me feel special, said Brian Roy of Beth's invitation. The choice of activities was left up to the cou- ple, including a dance on Satur- day night. I took Andy to the show, commented Nancy Price. Leslie Adcox remembered, I took John out to eat and then we went bowl- ing. It was fun. Most students enjoyed R-T Week. I thought it was neat . . . it gave me a chance to act crazy. said Carrie Helm, and Spring Break seems a lot closer now than it used to. 20. . . Ranger-Twirp Week