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

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Faculty selects seniors as citizens T n the manner of tra- dition, 12 seniors were selected as Sterling Cit- izens. Those students, who were chosen from among the senior class' best, were recognized for their reflection of Sterling pride, academic dedication, athletic su- periority. positive atti- tude. honor and self- confidence. The students were nominated by the teach- ers who then voted on the ones with three or more nominations. As Ellis Hubbard ex- plained, “1 feel it is a high honor since the teachers choose the honorces; it leaves me with a feeling of confi- dence in that my edu- cators recognize my achievements.” Robbie Riggs added. “I feel very proud and honored that the faculty looks at me as such an outstanding student.” When asked what he felt was looked for in the citizens. Drew Ellis stat- ed, “I believe the teach- ers look for those stu- dents who are leaders in varying areas of the school, including athlet- ics, academics and stu- dent government. I feel the teachers admire the leadership qualities all the citizens possess.” Tim Copeland seemed to agree as he added, “I think they look for someone who has a positive attitude, is likeable, is a hard worker and is polite to them and other stu- dents.” LcAnne Haddox con- cluded, “If experienced adults feel I have the ‘citizenship-like’ quali- ties, I must have some sort of ability to deal with the real world.” Neil McCafferty and Shadrick Pat- rick arc two of the 12 honorees cho- sen to represent Sterling as Sterling Citizens. Photo by R. Phillips. Sterling Citizens 27

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Sterling Citizens arc Chad Rcisncr. Robbie Riggs and Ellis Hubbard. El- lis explained, I feel it is a high hon- or since the teachers choose the honorees. Photo by J. Hewitt. Honortes are Shawn Elliot. LeAnne Maddox. Drew Ellis and Lisa Hall. They all reflect that Sterling pride, academic dedication and positive at- titude that should be within all th Sterling students. Photo by J. Hewitt Recipients also arc Maura Maple. Pedro Gutierrez and Tim Copeland. As LeAnne Maddox commented. “If experienced adults feel 1 have the 'citizcnship-likc' qualities, I must have some sort of ability to deal with the real world.” Photo byJ. Hewitt. 26 Sterling Citizens

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As they harmoni c to Where Do Broken Hearts Go? the Number One hit by Whitney Houston. Tonya Arccncaux. Kim Ferdinand and An- drea Booker give it their all at the second assembly of the year. They were one of the four musical per- formances that entertained during the second assembly. Photo by J. Hcwttt 28 Governor 8L First Lady Student body elects as Governor First Lady A s the lights began to ' dim and the song “Pretty Boys and Pretty Girls”’filled the audito- rium. the curtains opened to reveal the gentlemen of the Gov- ernor and First Lady Court. As the music played on. the ladies walked down the aisles to join their escorts. Silver streamers fell onto the stage. Pink and white balloons decorat- ed the platform on which the court sat. Thus the stage was set for Tim Copeland and Sherry Larson to be named Governor and First Lady. Pam Durant and Clint Bargainer were the em- cees for the first part of the assembly. They in- troduced the freshmen, sophomore and junior court members. In be- tween each class intro- duction. musical enter- tainment was provided. Lori Eshbach, a senior and one of the emcees, said. “Things went a lot smoother alter everyone was relaxed. It was re- ally fun. Ms. Annette Moulder commented, “This was the best as- sembly! The Student Council members really outdid themselves. “When the moment to announce the new Gov- ernor and First Lady ar- rived, there was a lot of tension!” said JoAnn Hewitt, a junior. But the tension was gone the moment Sherry Larson and Tim Copeland were awarded the top honors. “None of this would be possible without Mr. Ryals,” said JoAnn about Mr. Terry Ryals, sponsor of the Student Council. “He puts in everything he can and more. He deserves a lot of the credit!