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

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Favorites “But I finally made my choice. ” Eight class favorites were chosen from each class by the student body. Favorites were voted on during lunch in the com- mons and were announced on the morn- ing announcements. As some students found out, voting was sometimes difficult. Deciding who to vote for was really hard. I wanted to vote for everyone on the ballot, but I finally picked the ones I liked the best.” ex- plained Carrie Turner, sophomore. Brian Williams, also a sophomore, agreed. I really had no idea who to vote for. He continued. But I finally made my choice.” After the winners were announced, they had their pictures taken the next morning. Mr. Patrick Reilly, yearbook adviser, commented. The pictures were kind of hectic to get them done, considering it was deadline time. While there was no duty that went along with being a class favorite, there was a sense of pride to the school. They served as what the stu- dent body looked for in a “class favorite. Freshmen: (front) Brian Hallum. Derrick Bryant. Chris Blevins. Eric Bryant. Kelly Sudberry. (backI laiWanda Gilbert. Amy Wikort. Jennifer (ones, lennifor tones. Photo by D. Pronto. Favorites 29

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Seniors: (fronti Garry Higgin- botham. Tony DeRamus. (2) Brad Walsh. David Elmore, (back) Stacey Voytek. Zohn Flukinger. Lynnea Green. Phelitria Barnes. Photo by D. Franto. luniors: Charisma Berry. B.J Fenley, Karlin Thomson. Lance Teel. Christy Wikert. lance Mize. Dawn Kimball. Photo by D. Front a.

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“The three main steps to being a win- ner,” emphasized Coach Tom Landgraf, “are goal setting, making a commitment to succeed and having the self-discipline to achieve the goals you set for yourself.” He knew what he was talking about: He was coach of the Blue Bombers, who grasped the State Water Polo Champion- ship title and was also selected Coach of the Year by the Texas High School Coach’s Association. “You need to set goals for yourself so you have something to reach for. Before you ‘go for it’ you must decide if you’re willing to give it all to get it all,” explained Mr. Landgraf. “Many athletes possess the will to win but more accurately it is the will to prepare that produces winners,” con- tinued Coach Landgraf. “You must make a commitment to yourself and your sport, eliminate all other distractions and ‘psych’ yourseJ up to being the best you can be.” In a letter to the team Coach Landgraf wrote, he said, “In the past you have been your worst opponent. You have the ability to achieve tne goals you want to set for yourself. Make tne sacrifices necessary to become a quality performer and then en- joy the satisfaction that comes with suc- cess. Never be satisfied,” advised Coach Landgraf. “Keep improving because perfection doesn’t require tnat much more.” Being a winner didn’t necessarily mean winning every encounter, but these steps could apply to all teams to help increase the chances of succeeding. “You must have pride to be a real winner, and since we all have Ranger pride, that makes us a school full of winners,” said Mr. Ed Wachtel, principal. 30 Sports