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

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Toni’s D uring halftime. tension rose as the court members took their po- sitions on the field. The moment everyone was waiting for was about to happen. Ronda Gillum, last year’s queen, was about to crown the new one. Toni Monacy. Mr. Gary Monacy. Toni’s dad. said that when he heard his daughter’s name being called out, relief just swept over him. ”1 didn’t even know she was that nervous until we started walking down the 50- yard line.” Mr. Monacy continued. I believe that if Toni would’ve made cheerleader for this year, she wouldn’t have been so nervous. Cammy Wheeler, se- nior and one of Toni’s good friends, remarked. crown When I found out she won. I was so happy that I almost cried! When I first heard my name being called out. I didn’t realize what had happened, Toni said. Then all of a sud- den it hit me — I won! Saturday, the night of the big dance, was hec- tic. I had so many things to do and so little time to do them, Rhonda Lee. a junior, said. Falling into Love was the theme and Ho- rizons provided the en- tertainment for the an- nual affair held in the commons. The music was good. Tracy Flo- rio, a junior, comment- ed. They played a good variety of songs. I'm really looking forward to crowning next year’s queen, Toni concluded. Making her first appearance on the Homecoming Court is Angel Rains, a cheerleader Angel, representatlng the Junior class, was escorted by her father. Mr. J. D. Rains. Photo by R. Neiter. Also making their first appearance on the Homecoming Court are freshman and sophomore duchesses. Wendy Branch and LaShawn Williams. Wendy was escorted by her father. Mr Ray Branch, and LaShawn was esorted by her brother. Mr Gregory Williams Pho to by R. Nester. At the Homecoming Dance, students dance to the tunes provided by Ho- rizons. The musical organization, that also produces the music at Fame City amusement park In Houston, played a variety of taped music that ranged from country € western to techno — pop. Photo by R Nester. Homecoming ... 17

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Recently crowned by last year's queen. Rondo Gillum, Toni Monacy smiles happily with her parents. Ms. Joan Munson and Mr Gary Monacy Tool was crowned queen during half- time at the Dobte game Saturday night ot the dance, members of the court who were still there were presented. Photo by R. Hester. Jennifer Copeland, candidate lot Queen, is escorted by her father. Mr. Calvin Copeland, while anxiously wait- ing to see who will be crowned. Jennifer was later named Senior Princess. Photo by R. Hester. Aa the band members play Nobody Does It Better. J.J. Gordon and her stepfather. Mr. Freddie Davis, await the announcement of Homecoming Queen. J.J. was later named Senior Duchess Photo by S. Matthews. 16 .. . Homecoming

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Lee’s week T JL raditionally, spirit be- tween the two Baytown high schools peaked dur- ing the annual showdown known as The Game. This year was no excep- tion. but due to the fact that both shared the cam- pus, traditions were al- tered. Still, excitement reigned, even as the cross- town rivals gave the Rang- ers a beating that wouldn’t be forgotten for a long time. At the beginning of the week. It just didn't seem like Lee Week. It didn’t seem fair that we couldn't decorate like before,” said Missy Bargainer. However, by midweek, a compro- mise was agreed upon. Since the seniors had won the hall decorating contest their sophomore and junior years, Some seniors were frustrated with not being able to do anything, so some friends and I got Mr. Wachtel to agree with us that some- thing had to be done, said Gay-Lynn Hurta. Instead of the annual hall decorating competi- tion. the seniors, who ar- rived at school at 5 a.m. Friday, were put in charge of decorating the com- mons for the early pep ral- ly which was the only one of its kind during the sea- son. But by first period, the only remnant of the seni- ors’ work was the large poster with lyrics to The Might We Drove Ole’ Dixie Down hanging from the commons. However, the night be- fore the showdown, a bon- fire — not on the official school calendar of events — took place in a field by Cammie Wheeler’s home. Though there had been no spirit-generating fire since the Burning R In '84, this activity kept the embers of spirit alive. Dean Hanks, a senior, commented, We pooled our resources and with lots of hard work made Lee Week a reality.” (Continued, page 21) 18 ... Lee Week