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

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Drilling after school is just pari of the task of staying in good physical condition. R.O.T.C. members. Cory Henderson, Chuck hinder. Kirk Austin. Chris Swindell, lames Miller, and Ronnie Wilson strive to got into shape as they perform ex- ercises after school Photo by D. Fronto. Like some students. Eric Rasmussen spends much of his time working at Chfc-Fll-A in San lacinto Moll Eric stated. 1 like working because it gives me something to do while oarning a lit- tle money doing it Photo by D. Franta. Injured players scattered about the sidelines watch the game like the fans. Kylo Ellis and Tim Simpson can’t contribute their skills to the game but they can cheer the others on. Photo by E. Rasmussen. ‘‘It’s just part of the job” It's three o’clock and students begin to pour in- to the halls and spill out into the parking lots. For some, the school day is over. However, for manv it was just another bell that signaled another switch. The bell marked a time for extra cur- ricular activities, a money making job or just a time to go home. After that bell rang ending sixth period. Christie Hillier. a senior, made her way to the ten- nis courts. I like the game and being with the people on the team. It’s enjoyable and it’s good exercise as well.” Julie Kubica, soph- omore. stayed after school for Star practice. She explained. I like being in Stars because it4s fun.” Julie said she didn’t mind staying after school because “It’s just part of the job.” SpeaKing ot jobs, manv students went to a job after school. Nathan Chaddick, a senior, went seeking that extra dollar at a pizza shop in the mall. YVork- ing gives me the op- portunity to have some spending money for the weekend.” Nathan ex- plained that his job was sometimes rather time- consuming but that he usually found a way to get his homework done. Alissa Rincon, sophomore, chose to spend her time at home. Sne stated. After seven hours at school, I’m ready to go home and rest awhile.” She said that the time spent after school was to help her unwind from a busy day. Whether they were staying after school for extra-curricular ac- tivities. going to a job or just going home, students stayed busy. No matter who they were, it seemed they always had places to be or things to do after that final bell sounded. 14 After 3 O'Clock

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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

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Receiving instruction from Sgt Muj Harold Smith on how to fire a handgun Is Mrs. Lois Walker, book- keeper The faculty shooting pro- gram. in which Mr . Walker par- ticipated. began in September at the R.O.T.C. shooting rango. Mrs. Walker exclaimed. “You're never too old to learn. Photo by D. Fronto. After 3 O’clock The east parking lot resembles a maze after the bell rings at 3 p.m. People walking to cars, trying to leave their parking space and waiting for the buses to arrive sometimes made exiting the cam- pus quite a task Photo by O. Fran la. As the old cliche goes. Practice makes perfect.” Proving the cliche truo are the band members per- forming their drill that had been practiced for many hours. As Don- na Kemplay. head drum major, ex- claimed. The practicing sometimes got pretty old. but it was all worth It in the long run. Photo by D. Fran tu. After 3 O'clock 15