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

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SARA VIRGINIA LAWSON “Jinty” Glee Club, ’37 ; Di’amatic Club, ’37 ; Commercial Club, ’37 ; English Club, ’38. “ Jinty ’s keen sense of humor and cheerful disposition make her a good companion. She has a high sense of loyalty. ERNEST FRANK MACKEY Ernie Library Club, ’37, ’38; Public Speaking Club, ’38; Contemporary Problems Club, ’38; Football, ’38; English IV Club, ’38. “Ernie” does bis work so qui ckly that we have a hard time to find enough things to keep his busy. We know his life will prove interesting. PRIOR JEFFERSON McPHERSON P. .7.” F. F. A. Club, ’38; Football, ’37; English IV Club, ’38. “P. J.” is not easily discouraged. He works with the courage and grim determination which assure success. LUCAS LEWIS MEREDITH “L. L.” F. F. A. Club, ’35, Vice-President, ’36; Contemporary Problems Club, ’38; Journalistic Club: Vice-Presi- dent, ’38; Commercial Club, ’37; Eng- lish IV Club, ’38. Fun-loving, courteous, and likable — these traits describe “L. L.” He never takes his work too seriously but is an excellent student and a true friend. Twenty-Four

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LESMA MAUDE INSLEY “Teney” Commercial Club, ’37 ; Library Club, ’38; English IV Club, ’38. Maude’s loving disposition and quiet ways win her many friends. Her sympathy and understanding are good traits which will help her all through life. WILLIAM SKID JOYNER “Skid F. F. A. Club: Watch Dog, ’36, Vice-President, ’37; Basketball, ’38; English IV Club, ’38. “Skid” is a happy-go-lucky boy. He doesn’t believe in taking things too seriously and on many occasions his comical sayings have bi’oken the ten- sion. CARLTON ELISHA LAWSON “Cotton” Class President, ’38; Contemporary Problems Club : Secretary-Treasurer, ’38; Annual Staff: Advertising, ’38; Dramatic Club, ’37, ’38; Public Speaking Club, ’38; English IV Club, ’38. We our pi’oud of “Cotton,” our class orator. He is a loyal friend and a good spoi’t. ROSALIE JENNIEL LAWSON “Rose” Annual Staff : Business Manager, ’38; Home Economics Club, ’36; Lib- rary Club, ’37 ; Commercial Club, ’37 ; English IV Club, ’38. “Rose” is a sweet, earnest girl and a good student. If you know her, you love her. Twenty-Three

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JOHN THOMAS MESSICK “Tom” Library Club, ’37, ’38; Public Speaking Club, ’38; F. F. A. Club, ’35, ’36, ’37; Football, ’38; Basket- ball, ’38; English IV Club, ’38. “Tom” is not too serious and not too gay. He deserves his popularity. THOMAS WESLEY MESSICK “Tom” Annual Staff: Art Editor, ’38; Eng- lish IV Club, ’38; F. F. A. Club, ’38. “Tom” is the most artistic member of our class. He is a sincere, loyal, and conscientious student. EMMA LEE MOORE “Em” Home Economics Club, ’36, ’37 ; Glee Club, ’37, ’38; Commercial Club, ’36, ’37; English IV Club, ’38. “Em” is a good cook. She has a quiet, peace-loving disposition that we all like. GEORGE BENJAMIN MOORE “Junior” F. F. A. Club, ’36, ’37, Treasurer, ’38; Contemporary Problems Club, ’38; English IV Club, ’38. “Junior” is one of our most beloved and popular seniors. Don’t let him kid you. Tuenty-Five