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

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As pari of Sterling’s tradition, one require- ment to be a Sterling Citizen was that nominees must be seniors. This was a teacher nominated event, not a student body popular vote. It gave teachers a chance to select the people that they thought were well deserving of the position. Mr. Duane Dillon, coach and math teacher, exemplified, “Whenever something needs to be done, these arc the students who do the work. They are the leaders and the ones others look up to.” Mr. Ed Wachtel, prin- cipal, added, “General- ly, Sterling Citizens can be depended upon to carry the load. They are usually busy, but not too busy to lend a hand or walk a second mile. They smile, are polite. and usually do what is expected of them.” The students who fit in this category were far and few between. Mr. Bill Bundy, coach and biology teacher, said, “When you finally see a student who fits this category, you tend to remember who he is.” Students like this want more out of life and will not accept be- ing average. “They display an eagerness to learn and just possess that ‘something extra’,” said Mrs. Terri White, government and U.S. History' teacher. Speaking for all the students chosen. Gene Hayden, senior, said, “It is a great and prestigious honor to be chosen as a Sterling Citizen. It tells me that the teachers respect us for people rather than just students.” Another requirement listed says. The student should be loyal to himself, and to that with which he ts identified. as exemplified by LarTy Earls and Russell Rowers. Photo by K. Hendon. Citizens like Robyn Wyatt and Gene Hayden arc not selected on the basis of popularity, but on their all-around qualities. Photo by R. Rowers. finalities that voters examine when nominating seniors include concern for others and class participation, qualities that Jodie Manicr. Reggie Tyler and Tina Buncc possess. Photo by R. Rowers. Sterling Citizens 27

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Candidales such as Joe Morin. Su ette Tincr and Galen Gardener exhibil courage and the willingness to succeed al any task. Photo by R. Rowers. Bryan llemmcnway possesses a great deal of leadership ability and pro- ductivity. Photo by R. Rowers 26 Sterling (iti cns

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J Sophomore Favorites arc Jeremy Vasquez, Aimcc l;innou. Lance Teel. Karlin Thompson. Lance Mize, Toni Monacy. Ralph Brock. Jennifer Copeland. Photo by R. Rowers. Freshman Favorites arc Tim Copeland. Sherry Circen. Larry Ben- net. Tien Nguyen. Brian Gore. Angel Rains. Tony Ariel, Tami Inman. Photo by R. Rowers. Every year, the student body elects 32 students from about 2.500 students as those whose per- sonalities have won a favorable reputation among the school. These students, eight from each class arc designated as class favorites, and this year, many students found that picking the winners was quite a difficult task. “Deciding in who to vote for was a very hard decision. I really wanted to vote for almost everyone on the ballot, but because I could only vote for a few. I had to become really picky.” explained Michele Stark, sopho- more. According to Mrs. Nancy Walsh, secretary. “The votes were really close. Many were just one vote away from each other, and we had to go back and count the votes over and over.” After the votes were finally tallied, the winners were announced during the morning announce- ments. The next day. the favorites turned out to have their pictures taken in front of the school. “I guess that was the only thing I did as a class favorite. I don’t know what else I could have done.” exclaimed David Elmore, junior. “l suppose everyone feels the same as me about being class favorite, or. at least I hope they do. But 1 feel very honored.” said Larry Earls, senior. 28 Class Favorites