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

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After what proved to be the most tcresting assembly of the yi 368389. or Danny, answers studot questions about the hardships ! prison life Photo by R. Morin Assemblies Give break deter teenagers from crime. Many students voiced similar opinions about the gathering. Walter Shivers, a junior, said. It was the most interesting assembly we had all year. I’d never really thought about prison before. These guys made me think twice! Other breaks in the nor- mal routine were service and interest club meetings, class meetings and cheerleader tryouts. Although that one may have proved the most in- teresting. each had its own purpose, and each was a break from the monotony of the regular school day. Assemblies during the school year were often readily welcomed with a sign of relief. They offered a break from the toils of the day. a chance to relax for [ awhile. Many, such as a computer show and a rock and roll band were presented. However, one certain assembly caught the atten- tion of more students than any other. Two Huntsville convicts from the Texas Department of Corrections came to school April 5 for a double assembly. They were part of “Operation Kick It, a prison program for volunteers who want to Using «moke effecti end corf wiring, member of Ihe Kendrick present a rock and roll show. Phot R. Morin During the annual Relay G- assembly. present queen. Mlcf Swint. and contestants await the contestant to be announced. Pho- R. Morin 18 Assemblies

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Getting' rid Of tension ince some students seem to consider the five days pre- ceding the week- end as just a nec- essary evil to be endured, the thing many looked for- ward to the most during the school year was the weekend. It seems like during the week. I never have time to myself, so I make up for it on the weekends.” Chris- tine Litteer commented. A wide variety of recrea- tional activities took place over the two-day period. A popular thing to do was to go to parties, but quite a few people said that they went to San Jacinto Mall frequently because, as Dee Dee Jones summed up. There's never anything else to do. One hindrance to week- end fun was the dreaded curfew, although a few students claimed they did not have one. Nancy Dic- kens. who had to be in by midnight, said. I asked Mom to change it because I'm a senior, but she said. That makes no difference to me. You have no busi- ness out at that time of the night.' Such was life! On a typical Friday night. McDonald'» i» busy as usual Its parking lot • Sutler's — was a popular meeting place. Photo by R Morin like Weekends 17 After the power failure September 27. when all Sterling students were released from school around 10.00 a.m , Candy Rulon takes an involun- tary dip in Karen Robert's pool. Photo by R. Morin

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Assemblies 19 In an assembly that is not presented as often as others. Lisa Robinson jumps her highest during end of the year cheerleading tryouts Photo by R Guenther For the firat assembly of the year. Ms Claudia Gold uses Grody Williams as an example of how a computerized synthesizer changes voice sounds Photo by R. Morin As a part of the Governor and First Lady assembly. Kelly Nalsmith and Joe La Cour wait for their cue to be called Photo by R. Guenther x n m x