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

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Another activity which occurs dur Ing (he lunches I» nominating stu- dents for class representatives. Stu- dents were nominated by their peers rather than by the self- nominating process. Tara Salinas, a freshman, and Deric Bryant. Kevin TouChet and Eric Bryant, juniors, gather around the table to nominate their friends. Mr. Terry Ryals. Stu- dent Council sponsor, commented. We had over 250 students nom- inated In the respective classes, Those elected were expected to rep- resent their class during Student Council activities. Pholo by J. Hewitt Aa they enjoy secotKi period lunch. Krishna Avant. a Junior. Brandy Victory, a sophomore, and Jimmy Jones, a senior, take time out to catch up on the latest news. Since campus was closed, friends saw much more of each other since they were confined to school during fourth period. Photo by J. Hcwttt. Marika Rlpke decides I hat a baked potato Is what she'll have for lunch Baketi potatoes, along with fruit, salads, pickles and milk were sold from the self-serve bar. A taco bar was also added to give students a larger variety. Photo by J. Hewitt. Showing off one of the new fads at school.Kim Read. Brandy Fln- gleman. Marcus Thlgpln and Phillip Patterson, all sophomores, display their personal preferences In the style of lunch boxes they carry These Included Garfield. Barbie and Mickey Mouse, and cost an average of 8. Photo by J. Hewitt. At Lunch 13

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An expanded sees four lunches 'C'ourth period lunch took on an entirely new flavor when, for the first time ever, students could not leave campus for lunch. Therefore, eat- ing patterns were al- tered and fourth peri- od was expanded to include four lunch pe- riods. It was rumored for years that the campus was going to close, but it was not until this year that it actually happened. After a few complaints and gener- al grumbling, stu- dents adapted to the situation and new patterns emerged. One of the biggest and most colorful pat- terns was the use of children’s lunch box- es for those who chose to bring lunches from home. Lisa Schaffer. Junior, stated. ”1 carry a lunch box because I think the cafeteria has gross food!” Jodie Tomlinson, also a jun- ior. said. “I think it’s cute to carry a lunch box. Besides, it’s bet- ter than carrying a brown paper bag! There are even a lot of guys who carry them, too!” Laura Myers,a senior, commented about the situation in general, “You can’t change it. so you might as well start getting used to it now because it’s here to Steve York, Heath Romero and Ron Albert take advantage of the picnic table» that were placed outside the cafeteria on the patio. stay.” To accommodate the approximately 600 students each 30 minute lunch period, the snack, taco and salad bars were ex- panded to offer a wider variety of food. In addition, picnic ta- bles were added to the patio area so students had an alternative to eating inside. When a fourth lunch period was add- ed. advisory period was created that was used for a number of different things. Some students even took ad- vantage of the time to go to math tutoring. Expressing his feeling about this. Jason Faulk, a senior, re- plied. “I think it’s great. It gives us time to do some of our homework and even study for a test that you might have during fifth or sixth period. Like a last-minute cram!” Once students got used to the schedule, attitudes became pos- itive. Jodie added. “Lunch isn’t as bad as everyone thought it was going to be with closed campus.” She summed it up with perhaps the best argu- ment possible. ’’Everyone is safe from car accidents, and besides, there are a lot less tardies!” The table» helped thln-out the crowded situation In the cafeteria due to closed campus. Photo by J. Hewitt. 12 At Lunch

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After the ceremonies, the 1987 aueen. Toni Monacy. stands with the 1988 Homecoming Queen. Sherry Larson, and her father. Mr Poland Larson. Completing the picture are Patti Pcqucno and Angel Rains, senior princess and ductless, respectively, with their fathers. Mr Manuel Pcqucno. Jr., and Mr J.D. Rains. Photo by J. Hewitt. The 1988 duchesses arc presented with their fathcrs.Truc Nguyen and Mr. Trie! Nguyen: Sha'nacle Benlot and Mr. Nelson Benoit. Jr.: and Lewanda Gilbert with her father. Mr. law Gilbert, represented the sophomore, freshman and Junior classes, re- spectively. Photo by R. Nester. The next night during the Home- coming Dance held In the com- mons. Brian Gore and Patti Pe- queno enjoy each other’s company along with Sherry 1-ar- son and her date. Paul Garner. Dr. Tunes” provided the music for the Saturday night dance held October 22. Photo by J. Hewitt. 14 Homecoming