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

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Positive image being built in ... From here, the year took off and settled on a course that would eventually distinguish it from all others. Events during the first few weeks were numerous. One was hav- ing an unexpected holiday from school September 15-16 due to Hurricane Gilbert that never reached the Baytown area. Another was the feelings generated by the flight of the space shuttle Discovery, the first manned flight by N.A.S.A. since the ill- fated Challenger mission 32 months before when the seniors were freshmen. These ex- ternal events, along with brief interruptions, composed the first month of school. After two disturbances in the cafeteria September 13. Mr. Wachtel announced. We are simply not going to let anyone jeopardize your op- portunity to learn.” Adding that incidents like this did not help the positive image de- sired. he emphasized. We will not tolerate these kinds of incidents.” Apologizing to the vast majority for having to make this an- nouncement. he added. ‘You are an out- standing student body.” a group composed of Rangers living at 300 West Baker Road. Theme 7

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A a way of Idling everybody know that her family remem- bered her on her 16tli birthday October 6. Rolanda St Julian, a sophomore, tells Nichole Wil- liams. a freshman, how she re- ceived her balloons first period. All during school that day. friends wished me a Happy Birth- day!” she said. Photo by J. Hewitt. While participating In the joint American R.O.T.C and British A.F.C. Cadet Summer Exchange Program, participants James Miller. Chris Swlndull. Henry Ste- venson and James Peace visit the Hard Rock Cafe In London. Eng- land, during the summer of 198«. Chris said The trip was excel- lent. We all went through a lot of rigorous training In foreign rela- tions that we don't usually get to do. Photo by P. Culum. A common sight in room 217 Is Mrs.Laura Kellner surrounded by math students needing help. Mrs Kellner explained, when a stu- dent needs help now. they need It now. and that's Important. Tutoring helps gain confidence and. sne concluded. It encour- ages students to take higher level math courses. Surrounding Mrs. Kellner are .Johnny Boyd, a soph- omore. Michelle Williams, a Jun- ior. and Kathy Stanley, a soph- omore. Photo by J. Hewitt. Critiquing some of her first neg- atives. Mr. Patrick Reilly, year- book adviser, and Carmen Garcia look at her latest effort of taking photographs and developing film. Carmen, a first-year Governor staffer, was one of four photog- raphers. all of which were new. on the annual staff. Photo by H. Lutz. In order to move the ball down to the Ranger's goal. Trey Richardson, varsity water polo member, contem- plates where he will have the best advantage The game against the Albuquerque. New Mexico, team en- ded with the Rangers on top 9-3. and was held here September 16- 17 Photo by J. Hewitt. 6 Theme

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Student Life at 300 West Baker Road Between the days of Tuesday, September 6. 1988, and Friday, June 2, 1989. the mass of buildings located on a plot of land northeast of latitude 29° 43 minutes and longitude 94° 58 minutes became the setting for the numerous episodes in the lives of Sterling students. Since only a portion of their time was spent in the classroom, their time outside class was occupied by extracurricular activities and events known as “Student Life.’' The events began with the annual Pigskin Pre- view.the first day of school. Soon after, nominations for class officers and for the Homecoming Court were taken during all four lunches. Then Homecoming came and Sherry Larson was crowned Queen at the October 21 football game against West Brook. Homecoming became a memory as spirit focused on Lee Week, which concluded November 4, the night of “The Game”. Later on down the road, after the holiday break and fall semester finals, came the election of class favorites and the Governor and First Lady. As these events approached, blossomed and faded, the end of the year drew near with three traditional senior events occur- ring, the Chicken Fry and the Prom. The third, grad- uation, June 3, officially ended the year with “Pomp and Circumstance,” providing a lyrical ending to the social events of those attending 300 West Baker Road. 8 Student Life