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

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The familiar surroundings, so recognizable, were practically changing daily, as they have always done so. Twenty years ago, R.S.S. became the second high school in town. Set down among the rice fields practically out in nowhere, the school now sits aside the rapidly-growing Baker and Garth intersection. In reality, this is the “new downtown, sprawling along in both directions up and down Garth Road. Just as the city has grown, so has the school. After its first nine-week grading period in 1967, Sterling enrollment was set at 1,209 but now, two decades later, the same facility — updated and expanded — held 2,589 students, a sure indication that even though things were always evolving, they were indeed changing ... in familiar surroundings. At Open House October 1. Ranger Experiencing the new tables as op- Writcrs such as Deanna Nichols and posed to individual desks. Ms. Nora Gena Monroe sell an issue of Ster- Clark's English classes enjoy the new ling’s literary magazine. Piece of environment the students created. In Mind, to Richard Guide, freshman, addition to the tables, other features Photo by J. Hall. included a fresh coat of paint and a stereo. Photo by N. Clark. 4 In Familiar Surroundings

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It just didn’t seem the same without a regular pep rally after third every Friday during football season, but since time out- side of class instruction was severely limited, changes were evident. Even though there were three of these “regular” ones, things just didn’t seem the same without one before all the games. But with the changes a positive pattern was developing. This indicated a sure sign that students could adapt to any situation and make something worthwhile out of it and, at the same time, develop new tradi- tions, all within the strict state guidelines. Though the bonfire at Homecoming was still missed, after an absence of two years, life went on. Patterns were created in these familiar surroundings, patterns that reflected the life of the Sterling Student in a specific time and place. The newest edition to the library ferent groups of students studying, staff. Mrs. Betty Harman, librarian. ofTcring assistance when requested, takes a short stroll among the dif- Photo by D. Franta. In Familiar Surroundings

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Students show their support for the Rangers at the Deer Park pep rally as they yell along with the cheerleaders Due to restrictions created by House Bill 72, there were only three regular pep rallies held this year before fourth period. Photo by D. Franta. Discussing French becomes an amusing topic as Ms. Kay Hill shares a humorous moment at the end of class with David Elmore, junior. Photo by R. Flowers. As she sells football tickets. Mrs Janie Christian, assistant principal, talks with Doug Kingman while Bill Barrow. Brian Remkes and Stacey Voytek await their turn. Photo by E. Ginn. Ranger Doug Jones makes a last ditch attempt to tackle a Port Arthur running back during Sterling's second pre-season game, an encounter that ended 14-0 in favor of Port Arthur. Photo by D. Trammell. In Familiar Surroundings 5