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

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34 1 )ji044 (Uoosic ea? “This was really especially well done... Among the glittering glamour of Sterling’s most prestigious assembly, the excitement was intense as Tony DeRamus and Ronda Gillum were presented as Governor and First Lady during the assembly held February 6. As the curtains parted to the sound of The Final Countdown, the newly designed set was exposed. Small twinkle lights were added to the edge of the platform while a mechan- ical. shaft-like Governor and First Lady logo rotated in the center of the stage. Interspersed with the an- nouncement of the court members, which included representatives from all four classes, entertainment was also presented. The Guardian Angel band per- formed Girl Can't Help It by Journey and Boston’s smash hit Amanda. Kent Reep. a senior, sang a song from IVesfside Story entitled Somewhere. Besides Kent’s perfor- mance. Alicia Deal, also a senior, performed the theme song from A Star is Born. Evergreen, and Shelly Alfred, a senior, and Wayne Marshall, a junior, sang Somewhere Out There, a song inspired by the movie An American Tale. Mr. Ed Wachtel. prin- cipal. stated in an an- nouncement made the following Monday, that he was very proud with the conduct shown during the assembly. He commented. “This was really excep- tionally well done, especial- ly when you consider it was our first assembly of the year.” A Sterling performance, no doubt! Court: (front) Sherri Gillum. Sherry Larson. Donna Simmons. Dana Barrott. LI. Governors Lady: Ronda Gillum. First Lady: Lynnea Green. Kim Moseley, (bock) Loyd Czerwonka. James Luvernc. Unce Teel. Steve Copeland. Tony DeRamus. Governor. David Elmore. Chris Sanders. Photo byD. Fronta. The Court Taking an active role in the Gover- nor and First l.ady Assembly is something Joe Ron Waldrop said he would cherish for a lifetime Joe Ron and Julio Kad|ar acted as emcees at the presentation They announced the court members, presented the musical guests and introduced the Governor and First Lady. Photo by D. Fronto. Smiles of joy enlighten the faces of the Governor and First Lady as Tony DeRamus and Ronda Gillum are presented to the student body Photo by D. Frantu. Governor First Lady Assembly 25

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Adding ■ touch of glamour to the setting added to the entire show.” exclaimed Mr. Terry Ryals. Stu- dent Council sponsor and organizer of the assembly. The platform was outlined by many twinkle lights while a mechanical Governor and First Lady logo rotated at center stage. Serving as a backdrop, streaks of blue, silver and white added color to the back while 50 pounds of dry ice created a mist of fog that encompassed the stage. Photo by E. Rasmussen. Court: (fronlj Stacey Voytek. All School Duchess. Angela Ingham. Laura Brown. Phelitria Barnes. Toni Monafcy, Kim Coleman. LaWanda Gilbert, (back) Brad Walsh. Lt. Governor; Chad Ivie. All School Duke; Brent DelToro. Shan- non Comeaux. Lance Mize. Brian Core. Eric Bryant. Photo by D. Fronta. Wayne Marshall, a (unior, and Shelly Alfred, a senior, perform the theme song from An American Tale entitled Somewhere Out There. Besides Shelly and Wayne. Kent Reep. Alicia Deal and the Guardian Angel band also performed. Alicia stated. I was worried at first before I went on. but when I thought about my friends who were cheering for me. it all seemod to come together.” Photo by D. Fronta. 24 Governor First Lady Assembly

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As Brad Walsh helps his mother. Mrs. Nancy Walsh, in the main of- fice by answering the switchboard. Chris Sanders and Tony DeRnmus wait for their next errand Chris and Tony wore both members of the varsity football team, and Brad was a member of the varsity baseball team. All three were can- didates for Governor. Photo by D. Franta. “Maybe I impressed some people... Classically, the 12 seniors who serve as Sterling Citizens each year share a group of qualities that set them apart from the average student. Unlike most elec- tions at Sterling, the teachers vote on these students. It is not a student body popular vote; the teachers are instructed to vote on the nominees keep- ing in mind the predeter- mining requirements. Dignity, leadership, con- cern for others and class participation were looked for as teachers voted. Also, courage and a willingness to succeed and loyalty to themselves and to which they are identified was looked for. Sterling Citizens tended to be a cut above the average student; they didn't just fall into this category, they strived to be the best. Norman Adams, a senior. explained. 1 always tried to do and be a little better than what was expected of me. Maybe 1 impressed some people along the way.” Sterling Citizens were a special breed that always rose to the occa- sion. Mrs. Suzi Powers. English teacher, recalled. Through the years I’ve discovered that Sterling Citizens are special because they are gen- uinely spurred with a sense of duty. They care about their friends and about their school. The recipients of this prestigious award all seemed to agree with David Elmore and Nor- man. It is quite an honor to be elected as a Sterling Citizen. It makes you feel great to know that the teachers think so highly of you. 26 Sterling Citizens