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

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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

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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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One huge convenience in the library it the photo copying machine, which is used mainly when an article is found in a magazine or other research books but can not be removed from the library. Here. Stephanie Venable takes advantage of the machine while reseaching a topic for her English assignment. Photo by R. Foster While checking out a book for his Junior research paper. Michael Gate asks for help from Mrs. Dixie King on the subject. Photo by R. Foster Library Aides: (front) Michelle Cowley, Andrea Johnson (2) Deborah Duhon. Yolanda Singleton. Della Bums. Cindy Newman. (3) Mrs Kay Marsh, assistant librarian. Tina Broome. Cheryl Noll. Clay Tipett. Judy Robbins. Penny Wei born. Mrs. Lois Snead, head librarian Mrs Marsh comments Working with students is a very rewarding experience Library aides brighten the library and are a valuable asset to the library as well as the school. Photo by Provine Studios Arthur. Photo by R Foster Books. Books, books! I wish they'ed fix my typewriter. comments Mrs Sue Brysch. secretary, as she works on pro- cessing some of the many new volumes the library received this year Photo by R Foster Singing If Ever I Would Leave You from the movie Cametof is Tony Estes and Robyn White, students of Mrs Suzi Powers The class videotaped this singing session while studying the story of King Library »61