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

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Continuing to do their Jobe despite the Weak outlook as the score gets more and more lopsided, cheerleaders Charisma Berry. Sherry Larson. Lori Nelson and Angel DeRoin attempt to make the best of a difficult situation As the temperatures dropped so did the spirits of the fans Later that night, the Ganders claimed a 41-14 victory when they demolished the Rangers. Photo by J. Culp. Practicing for their senior year dur- ing the Junior varsity halftime, junior class members perform a skit while singing The Nrght We Drove Ole' Dixie Down'' at their picnicThe juniors, along with the rest of the Ranger fans, cheered the team to a 21-14 victory over the Ganders November 6. Photo by J. Culp. X tUL jc .'ROSS'? TT ‘ « “ LSntient '’ «D - ?! •'V A In his first period class. Mark Giles, a senior, takes a peek at the goodies he received. Treats of candy, cookies and occasional balloons were given to each varsity football member on Friday dur- ing the football season by the J.R.A.'s. Photo by P. RelUy. Before it is placed in the gym for the regular pep rally, members of the senior class hong the tattered poster bearing the lyrics to The Night We Drove Ole’ Dixie Down in the commons for the morning pep rally. Posters in both the commons and gym were required to be removed before the Lee students ar- rived so they could prepare for their pep rally. Photo by J. Culp. Lee Week ... 19

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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

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Barking out signals m the chilly air November 7. Kelly Plato, senior quar- terback, prepares to receive the snap from the center. David Sandate. Kelly, who was interviewed by a reporter from Channel 13 at the pep roily, said. I always wanted to be on TV! I was able to do that and support Ranger Pride at the same time! Oh. Hi MomI Photo by R. Hester. Sam Adams, senior football player, joins in with the Ranger Rappers to give the student body an extra burst of en- ergy as Lance Mite prepares for his chance to Jump in. Lance said. It made me feel real good that they picked me out of the whole team to rap. It was a blast to get up in front of the school. It also Inspired me and made me even more fired up for the game. I was ready to play right then. Photo by R. Hester. Mr. Jackie Crawford sacrifices his dignity during the pep rally by receiving a pie in his face. Mr. Crawford ond Mr Richard Miles each represented a side of the gym during a spirit competition. When the results were reached, a tie was announced. Photo by R. Hester. Caught up In the excitement of the pep rally. Carol Bombeck ond friends, all Junior Stor members, take part in the spirit competition. Promoting spirit for the junior class, they gave each other an extra lift for a clearer view of Rang er Pride in the making. Photo by R. Hester. 20 ... Lee Week