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

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12 A drum roll is heard as the new Ranger mascot is slowly revealed, and is accepted by a thunderous applause from the auditorium crowd. Photo by E. Rasmussen. The new Ranger mascot, displayed in the commons soon aftor the unveiling at Pigskin Preview, looks down at the student body. The commons was a hot spot for pur- chasing the latest paraphernalia such as the Terrible Towels, shirts, buttons, football tickers, posters and ribbons. Photo by E Rasmussen. Preparing the run-through posters for the game against Rayburn is lames Barrera, who made the signs each wcok during fifth and sixth period Offering assistance is Mrs. Claire Bays, cheerleader sponsor, who also worked on the pasters. She explained. “On Mondays we cut the paper, on Tuesday we sketched the drawings. Wednesday we painted, and James did the dotail work on Thursday. Photo by D. Pronto. Flanked by other seniors. Billy Russom and Richard Linck watch with enthusiasm as the student body gears up for the traditional Fight competition at the conclusion of the pep rally. Photo by D. Pronto. Spirit

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Open House An excellent example of a school organization that features students from the throe communities I R.O.T.C. The silent drill team, standing at attention waiting to perform, includes Kevin Atkins from Baytown; Cory Henderson. Baytown; Eugene Neal. Highlands; Ronnie Wilson, Baytown; Chuck Linder. McNair; Gilbert Cart. Baytown; und Oanny Tarver. Baytown. Photo by S. Murphy. Students and their parents listen as Mr Ed Wachtel, principal, discusses the new discipline management rules. In this, the auditorium part of the evening. Tony DeRamus, Student Council prosident. was muster of ceremonies. Photo hyS. Murphy. Mrs. Evelyn Yarborough, freshman English teacher, greet Mrs. Ellis Hubbard. |r.. and her son, lerard. during the classroom visitation portion of the annual event. Photo by S. Murphy. Open House, held October 14. gives parents and teachers the oppor- tunity to mingle with teachers and students. Jennifer Jones. Larrisa Jones and Allison Abshier chat with Ms. Alicia Talley about the school year that was just about one month old. Photo by E. Rasmussen. Office personnel Mrnos. Nan Jacob- son, Darlene Barnett. Willena Cherry. Beverly Wilson and Na- dean Bossley assist parents by giv- ing out student schedules and answering a wide variety of ques- tions. Photo by S. Murphy. Open House 11

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“I like to do anything to ... help student morale. Spirit was exhibited in ways that will help make 1987 stand out in its own unique way. in large part because of what Rangers wore. While the water polo team captured top state honors and the varsity foot- ball team finished with a 5-5 record, spirit was exhibited on. and in. special apparel. After an absence of two years, overalls returned on Thursdays during football season. Symbolizing Overhaul Whatever Team We're Playing This Week, the item was worn by everyone from the principal on down. Mrs. Janie Chris- tian. assistant principal, said. I like to do anything to promote spirit. I also like to do things that are positive and help student morale. Thursday also witnessed Stars wearing warmups and the offensive lineman sporting “Bruise Brothers shirts. On Friday, the entire var- sity football team wore blue We Is The Key shirts. This phrase — across the front — was complemented on the back with The only thing you need from me is the challenge to become we.” About wearing them. Mar- cos Vargas, a senior, said. It, like, brought us together. Also on Friday, six pep rallies were held throughout the season. The spirit stick — presented to the winning class at the con- clusion of each event — was won by the sophomores four times and the seniors twice. Kristi Reese, a senior, said. “We won the last two. Homecoming and Lee. After this last game was over. Billy Mathews, senior’ offensive lineman, said. We spent the last four years of our lives working hard, living and breathing football, and then suddenly, abruptly it was over. Directing the spirit in an early- commons with the cheerleaders, morning pep rally is Lori Nelson, football players. Stars and band Stacey Voytek. Sherri Larson and members participating. Photo by E. Ronda Gillum. Friday's events Rasmussen, usually began at 7:30 a.m. In the Spirit During football season, students weren't the only ones 'overhauling' the opposing team. Reviving an old tradition, students and faculty members alike wore their overalls to show support for the football team. Showing her school spirit. Ms. Annette Moulder. Spanish teacher, sports hor overalls. Photo by D. Franta. in one of the four regular pep rallies during the season. Koyla Reeves. Zohn Flukinger, Angela Ingham and Lynnea Green show their spirit in front of their motto which was adapted from the varsi- ty football players' slogan. “We is the Key Photo by D. Franta. Spirit 13