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

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It is said that lightning never strikes the same place twice. This may be true, but Sterling defied the rules when it hosted the annual Sterling Invitational and District 23-5A G.I.L. meets within three weeks of each other. The debate teams of Rusty Guenther and Carole Golden. Lisa Sirmons and Belinda Fernandez, and Steven Ford and Steven Colombe. eventually progressed to the regional meet. Mr. Bryan Borah, debate coach, said, ‘Our most successful tournament was Barbers Hill and our least successful was Westbury. Mr. Robert Francis, calculator and number sense sponsor, said. ‘We won trophies at every contest we Students take part in U.I.L. contests attended, and, he added. Andy Thompson even made it to state! Just as in these events, speed and clarity were also needed for shorthand. Accor- ding to Ms. Donna Swint. The best meet was district, with Sonya Frank shining all the way. Besides shorthand, typing was also represented. Mrs. Sherry Evard, coach, said. My girls did not do as well as anticipated; however we gave it our best shot. In science, according to Mrs. Carolyn Foster, The contest is designed to pro- mote reading in science. She stated that since the con- test is based on reading, it made possible the chance for any student to participate. About the year, she conclud- ed. It was great! G.I.L. 59

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During practice for debate. Mr Bryan Borah assists Mark VanCleave. Ru»ty Guenther and Greg Eppler Photo by R. Foster 1984 23AAAAA DISTRICT MEET Ross S Sterling High School The program for the district meet also list other U.I.L. events. They include poetry, prose and speaking events, ready writing, spelling and journalism 58-U.I.L.

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This year, the library's services were not all new and different. but the fact that they were plentiful was more than enough. However, one ser- vice, the sponsoring of a Na- tional Library Week,” in the effort to supply the school with updated information, was a new idea. During this week, students and faculty were encouraged to read and use the library more. Mr. Ed Wachtel read a proclamation April 9 that announced that that week would be National Library Week on that date, annually. As the week progressed, a Helping to develop some lifetime skills Reading Marathon was held, and everyone in the school was to stop their school work and read for 15 minutes. This gave students and teachers alike a chance to take advantage of the 2.000 new books offered this year. More students used the library this year because of research papers, studying purposes or to learn more about how a library works. Some students, such as Chip Vanderford, used the library in the mornings or at lunch to do homework. Chip said. I use the library before school because sometimes I can't get all my homework done at night. It's quiet in there, and that makes it easier to concentrate.” Mrs. Lois Snead, the librarian, said. “There is a special joy in helping students find material they need, answers they are look- ing for or a good book to relax with. This year I have helped students develop library skills that they can use for a lifetime, and I feel good about that! Marijuana i the subject that Sue Johnson works on for business Communications; Mrs. Lois Snead comments. The greatest fob of librarianship is helping students d; research and opening up the world of infoe matron to inquiring minds. Photo by F Foster 60 • Library