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

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Taking it all the Way. Triumph song, was the theme for the Homecom- ing dance October 15. The theme, depicted in various way , one of which includes the portrait background of Richard Smith s and Kelli Enderlis pic Jure Photo by R. Kirkly I was really glad my Dad was the with me! exclaimed Wendy WaW referring to Mr. Jack Walsh escorted her onto the field I felt wer secure He made the whole thing fun and more exciting. Photo by I Morin 20 «Homecoming

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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

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Even is fill Special week Tm The term '' Homeco- ming brought several visions to the mind's eye: the game, the building and burning of a bonfire, and a date to the dance. All of these events made this an extra special week. Wendy Walsh, who was crowned Homecoming Queen at the game Oc- tober 14. commented. Football season, and especially the important games, such as Lee and Homecoming, make the year go faster and make it more fun. Underclassmen thought of Thursday during the week of Homecoming as being the seniors' fun-day. since they got to build the pyro-pile. Paulette Bauer, a senior, said. This year the bonfire and dance meant more to me than ever because it was my last time to go as a participant.” Spirit was most evident during the last two days as the student body got fired up. not only because of the bonfire, but with the pep rally as well. On Fri- day morning, the juniors yelled their way to their own type of victory. I knew we could do it because we really worked hard. stated Artis Cochran referring to the pep rally, after the juniors had won the spirit stick. Marc Bossley. Student Council president, added. Things were a little hectic this year, with the new Stu- dent Council officers being elected right before the October 15 dance, but we still believe Homecoming was a success. The seniors prepare lor the bonfire during school hours October 13. Shan- non Davis said. We spent the whole day picking up wood that people had gathered up from Hurricane Alicia There were also many vehicles such as eighteen wheeler trucks, cars and U Hauls brought In to help fortify the already numerous amounts of pick-up trucks that volunteered to haul various burnable items from all over Baytown to help Ignite the huge pile. Photo by R Foster Finding the taste of victory to be in credibly sweet. Randy Darington cheers for his team to add to the flavor. ”1 was so happy when we won. he said My last Homecoming game meant a lot to me. and even more after we ended up on top' Photo by R Morin F I A silhouette of Jana Alpha and other cheerleaders captures the emotion of the moment. The bonfire, which rages In the background, was a tradition upheld October 13. in an effort to boost school spirit Photo by M. Turner Homecoming 21 O' id Q a a.