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

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Pari of her daily life as a student, for Gina Agucro. is spent in the junior office alphabetizing report cards. “I like working in the office because I get to see some friends that I normally wouldn't if I didn’t work there.” Photo by G. Fcrgcrson. 8 Student Life

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Specifically academic classes and sports were put to the test due to the im- plementation of the “No Pass-No Play” rule that went into effect state-wide at the end of the first six weeks. At this time 79 student athletes, or 13.4 percent, failed one or more courses and as law dictated, they could not participate in extra-curricular activities for the next grading period. However, Sterling still made the grade when the J. V. volleyball team captured district with a 14-0 record. Then there were the tests, October 1-2, when everyone from the seniors on down spent two mornings being tested. If that were not all, T.E.C.A.T. entered into the collective consciousness March 10 when teachers were tested, something that took place state-wide, mandated by these same folks who introduced the “No Pass-No Play” situation. Students went to school, teachers toiled at school and ah, yes, the surroundings were familiar, but what changes! Angle Hanks and Kelli Hivcly buy their 1986 Governor during lunch in the commons from Brenda Hender- son. Staff members sold the books for $30 each during the week of Oc- tober 7-11 Photo by E. Ginn. Counselors Mr. Jimmy Elliott and the tasks counselors had to tackle as Mr. Alton Phillips check I.D.'s for they advised students throughout admission into the October 12 their high school careers. Photo by J S.A.T. test site. This was just one of Hall. In Familiar Surroundings 7

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As students roamed about the halls, going from class to class, they could not help but to realize their own ex- istence and the ex- istence of the school which surrounded them. And. after such a realization was estab- lished, a relationship between the students and the school would soon prosper as they brought about a co- existence with one another. Everything from the annual Howdy Dance to the Senior Prom made its mark upon the life of the student body. Even the commons, a large empty space of noth- ingness, did its part in adding something special to the everyday lives which students lived by providing a place where they could visit, rest or speak with friends. As the days passed by, these surroundings seemed to constantly change. Whether it was the State Legislature, the rapidly growing city, or the rezoning of the districts, the effects of change were evident. And. by the end of the year, the school that students entered for the first day September 3. 1985. seemed to be somewhat of a different place. Throughout all of the changes which took place, there remained the school, the student, and their relationship. They found that even though changes would continue to occur, they would always be in familiar surroundings. Student Life 9