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

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PAULINE ELIZABETH WAINWRIGHT ‘‘‘Polly Home Economics Club, ’36, ’37 ; Latin Club: Treasurer, ’38; Library Club, ’37 ; English IV Club, ’38. Do you want something done? “Polly” can do it — willingly and well. Her sweet smiles gladden us each day. JOSEPHINE SIMPSON W ARD “Jo” Annual Staff, ’38; Commercial Club, ’36, ’37; Journalistic Club, ’38; Library Club, ’37 ; Home Economics Club, ’36, ’37; English IV Club, ’38. “Jo’s” typing ability has stood us as well as her in good stead. She never lets us take her too seriously. ROXIE LEE WATKINS Rox Annual Staff : Assistant Editor, ’38; Class Vice-President, ’38; Lib- rary Club, ’37, ’38; English IV Club, ’38 ; Dramatic Club, ’37 ; Secretary, ’38; Glee Club, ’38; Athletic Associa- tion, ’35, ’36, ’37, ’38; Home Eco- nomics Club, ’36, ’37 ; Student Coun- cil Representative ’37. We are all fond of “Roxie,” one of our smartest seniors. She charms us with her music and her personality. BERTHA MAE WATSON Annual Staff : Assistant Business Manager, ’38; English IV Club, ’38; Secretary: Home Economics Club, ’38; Latin Club, ’38. Bertha has her own opinions and she is not afraid to stand up for them. We are expecting great things from her original ideas. Ticenty-Eight

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ROBERT FRANKLIN PRESSON “Parsley” F. F. A. Club, ’35, ’37, ’38; Con- temporary Problems Club, ’38; Eng’- lish IV Club, ’38. Dull moments magically vanish when “Parsley” is near. His fun sharpens our wits and drives away the “blues.” ELEANOR MAE ROBERTSON “Onnie” Home Economics Club, ’36, ’37 ; Glee Club, ’37; English IV Club ’38; Commercial Club, ’37 ; Annual Staff. Truthfulness, loyalty, and friendli- ness constitute our “Onnie.” We know that we can depend on her to make a success of life. HARRY THOMAS SMITH “Harrie” Contemporary Pi’oblems Club, ’38 ; Commercial Club, ’37 ; Glee Club, ’37, ’38. Even though he has the often heard name of Smith, he is a different boy with different ways. Harry is one you would enjoy being with. EDNA BEATRICE TEAGLE “Shorty” Commercial Club, ’37 ; Annual Staff, ’38; Journalistic Club, ’38; English IV Club, ’38. We are proud to have this smart, lovable girl from Seaford in our class. She is original and a good leader. Ticenty-Seven

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irxc:,,. MARY LOUISE WHITE “Lucy” Latin Club: President, ’38; Library Club, ’37 ; Home Economics Club, ’36, ’37; English IV Club, ’38. “Lucy’s” lovable disposition, keen intellect, and dependability win our admiration. She has the true senior dignity. BESSIE MAY WILLIAMS “Bess” Home Economics Club, ’36, ’37 ; Commercial Club, ’37 ; English IV Club, ’38. “Bess” is quiet but we couldn’t do without her. She is equally good at the cook stove and the typewriter. ELLA ROYSTON WILLIAMS “L” Home Economics Club, ’36, ’37 ; Commercial Club, ’37 ; English IV Club, ’38; Athletic Association, ’35, ’36, ’38. “L” has a low voice and a big heart. Her kindness and thoughtful- ness make her welcome wherever she goes. SARAH LEE WILLIAMS “Sara” Home Economics Club, ’36, ’37 ; English IV Club, ’38. “Sara” is a sweet lovable girl — always laughing and gay. She has many friends at P. H. S. Twenty-Nine