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

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A quick g»mc of b»»k«b»ll «tor «cbool Mpj keep Jimmy Bun tnd John Thom»» ftt and mm You tightly grip the iron bar. Your muscles flex; your body straightens, slightly swaying back and forth with energy. A drop of salty sweat drips down your face — you ignore it. Your mind races. I can do it — one more time — here goes .. You gather all your strength, your heart hammers against your chest, your biceps bulge as you lift the barbell high above your head and then down to your chest again. It was nothing, you comment breathlessly while placing the bar on the ground. Anyone can do it. Most of us don't get excited about sweat and pain — but for some, building a better body is a dream. I would give anything to have Christie Brinkleys body, or 1 wish I looked like Lou Ferrigno were common desires of students. Some peo- ple just had more willpower than others. Adam Bishop and Eric Groce could frequently be found pumping iron at the Baytown Athletic Club on North Main. Jazzercising became popular and convenient after the Skate Machine added Totally Female fitness machines and techniques. The classes, taught by Judy Mazurek, were total workouts that only took an hour. We decided to go and see what it was about. remembered Mar)’ Hofmann. It works every part of your body and you exercise to popular music — it makes you feel good about yourself. Other kids found easier ways to stay fit. such as jogging, tennis, bicycling and swimming. The in” look was to be as strong as possible, and exercis- ing was the best way to achieve the greatly desired body of the 80s. t makes you feel good about yourself!” Fitness... 25

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Lifting weight i one way to help keep in shape a Adam Bishop work with the barbell . 24... Fitness

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A» always. the words uUphtmt and girli »n be heard in one broth, but this year the traditional telephone had an added twist. Cordless telephones became affordable and allowed the speaker to roam up to 150 feet away from the base. Kim Sheppard contemplates buying one of these intriguing gadgets while out at San Jacinto Mall. He ii ofroid. He is rotoliy olooe. He is 3 million light yeors from home. the Extra- Terrestrial ssi ET. tit Exits Ttmitrial, is a Steven Sptelberg film that broke all box office records to date, and warmed the hearts of young and old alike all year long Gary East ham, Lyle Pierce, and Kelly Casey ex- hibae a display of the beach-style t-shm's popularity in Mr. John Gotdon s room. 26... Pads