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

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eople watching produces popular pastime as first impressions told Guys watching girls, girls watching guys, couples watching each other: this was all part of a popular pastime. Usually differences were noted, but whether it was clothes, personality, or the way you “strutted your stuff.” people were watching you. Explained Joe Ron Waldrop, “The first thing 1 notice is a person’s smile. It really appeals to me because it usually means you have a great personality!” Sherry Bates added, “The first thing that I notice is a person’s mood. That tells you how to act around someone ... If they are in a bad mood ... you are going to find out what’s wrong.” Then there were some who watched secretly. Angela Ingham explained, “After watching someone when he doesn’t realize it, ou can tell him how silly e looked and he’ll be embarrassed. Watching from afar was also a pleasure for some. Kelli Aubey, senior, reminisced, “I love to watch Miles Hopper at football games. Even though I hate to see him eet tackled, it’s fun to see him in action. On the sidelines,” she quickly emphasized, “is best because I like to see his face light up when the team does well.” Wherever watching took place — at school, the mall, Fastimes in Pasadena, or Westheimer on a Saturday night — most watchers were, in the end. watchecs. As she responds to the cute face Dandy Lucas is making. Larissa Jones, junior, experiences the Howdy Dance September 14 that was designed to welcome the freshmen to the school. Photo by E. Ginn. With a look of boredom. Tommy Jcn- nischc, sophomore but a J.V. foot- ball player, perhaps feels a bit left out as Dana McNcel and Amy Ken- nedy carry on a conversation around him. and in spite of him. Photo by E. Ginn. The Student Body 11

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10 Ey« «end to wander as students like Alyce Alan, Rene Swift. Rcushawn White. Erica Thomas and Jonathan Narcisse congregate in small groups in the commons before the 8 a.m. bell. Photo by R. Flowers. Timmy Tilton experiences a different look at life as he assumes a comfortable position to watch all the girls as they walk by. Photo by R. Rowers. looking over his shoulder, Jeremy Vasqucz pauses as he helps Greg Moseley make a spirit decoration at one of the many poster parties held throughout the football season. Photo by G. L Hurta Watching...

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12 Al lunch, the commons becomes a place where students can spend their leisure time resting, doing homework or visiting with a group of friends. Photo by J. Hall. ctivities center around commons area during fourth period lunches For many students, lunch in the commons was a time used for other things besides eating. This time tradi- tionally used for refuel- ing students bodies and communicating the latest gossip was used for such things as voting, selling a variety of items or just talking with friends. “Most of the time I go out to lunch, but when I don’t I like to stand in the com- mons and watch a cer- tain football player, ’ said Tonya Powell, senior. While some students rested, others saw to duties and respon- sibilities dictated to them by their involve- ment in different or- anizations. “Kelvin ims and 1 often gobbled down our lunch and ran upstairs to watch foot- ball films, explained Jaquc Torres, junior. Students without as- signed duties also had favorite ways to pass junch time. “When I sit in the commons and listen to my portable headset, most people think I am sleeping but I am just resting my eyes.” exclai med Ronda Singleton, senior. Ac- cording to Sonya Donato, junior, “Some of us are just content to sit in the commons and wait for the bell to ring. At Lunch