Poquoson High School - Islander / York Chronicle Yearbook (Poquoson, VA)

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y y y •• The York Chronicle s N N N s s s S 935 ASHTON SINCLAIR WATKINS “Toots” “What wondeis his eyes behold, Sometimes mischievous, Sometimes bold, Sometimes good, Sometimes bad, Often dreamy, seldom sad.” Football ’32, Athletic Association ’35, Glee Club ’34. POST GRADUATES MARGARET WESTON ELLA MAE HALL PAGE 24 V v WV A

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The York Chronicle v y A PEARL CATHERINE SHOWALTER “Kitty” “Nothing great is ever achieved without enthusaism.” Vice-President Junior Class ’34, Honor Council ’33, Glee Club ’33, ’34, ’35, Advertising Staff ’35, Athletic As- sociation ’34. If this quotation be true, our en- thusiastic Kitty is surely on the road to success. Whatever Kitty starts, she starts with enthusiasm. We shall hate to have her leave us. JOSEPH ARCHIBALD TOPPING “Duck” Monogram Club ’33, ’34, President of Class ’35, Vice-President of Ath- letic Association ’35, Vice-President of Class ’32, Secretary and Treasurer of Student Body ’35, Football ’33, Basketball ’34, ’35, Business Staff ’35. “A little work, a little play, Help to keep the blues away.” STANLEY WISE WHITE “Peter” “My duty is done, my conscience is clear.” Vice-President Student Body ’35, Monogram Club ’35, Football ’32, ’33, Baseball ’33, Glee Club ’35, Advertis- ing Staff ’35. BERNIE WILLARD WHITE “B. W.” “The only way to have a freind is to be one.” I am sure everyone feels as if he were a friend of B. W.’s, because he is a friend to everyone. To know him is to be his friend. We shall miss him and his mischievous actions. 1935 y y s s y s N S s s s y y y s y N s y y y ywyAyv vAVww PAGE 23

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In September 1931 we left our homes for Poquoson High feeling of pride because we had at last reached the beginning The York Chronicle N s y % y y y y y s y y y SENIOR CLASS HISTORY $ y % y y y y % v % y y y y X y s k W School with a of the desired goal for which we had been striving; we were Freshmen in high school. There were twenty-eight of us, who represented many varieties of appearances, dis- position, abilities, and talents, and we knew that we had a very steep ladder to climb, but we have marched together to a steady rhythm of perseverance and contentment along the way that has led to fulfillment of purpose. When we returned to school in 1932, we had our new building which we appreciated very much. The pupils from the other districts in the county en- tered our school and our association with them has been very pleasant. There were forty -seven of us enrolled as Sophomores. We had many more advantages this year than the preceding one and in our new school home our work was a pleasure. September 1933 saw us back at school as Juniors. There were forty-five of us now and we worked with a greater determination than ever before because we realized that the top of the ladder was in sight. We had been very anxious to become Juniors because of the social events which were always enjoyed. We entertained the Seniors at Buckroe Beach and had a very enjoyable time. In September 1934 we were back in our familiar places as Seniors. Be- tween the moving from classroom to classroom and the joyful meeting of friends, was the thought that only the last stretch of the home run to the goal of gradua- tion lay ahead of us. Miss Sanford, our sponsor, realized more than we the im- portance of our work and our duty to our school. She has worked diligently and patiently and with her guidance and leadership our senior year has been a great success. In our graduating class there are thirty-seven boys and girls of today, but men and women of tomorrow. The addition of the Commercial Department, with Miss Sasher as teacher, has been a great asset to our school. Our greatest achievement was the publica- tion of our school annual. On behalf of the Senior Class I want to thank our principal, Mr. Thomas, and the members of the faculty for the kindness shown and the help given us in the past year. We shall dearly hold in memory their teachings which have guided us. May we follow in their footsteps, living worthily of the seal put upon us by our Alma Mater. As we separate, we shall carry with us the memory of some sweet com- panionship, of Heaven’s truest, dearest gift — a friend. May we who gaze expectant toward the future From nature learn some truths sublime, To help us in the spending of our lives, Some mark to leave upon the sands of time. B. W. WHITE ’35. 1935 y X y y y s y X S y y y y y y y y y s y y y y y y y y y y y y y s PAGE 25