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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1945 volume:

REFERENCE - OUuUbuiM PUBLIC LIBRARY 500 CITY HALL AVENUE . POQUOSON, VA 23662 The York Chronicle 19 4 5 Volume XI POQUOSON HieH SCHOOL Jeffs, Virginia Sponsor Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Advertising Manager. Business Manager MISS ALICE CLARKE BETTY MILLA COX JOHN INSLEY BOBBY ROLLINS EUGENE HUNT ONE POQUOSON PUBLIC LIBRARY 500 CITY HALL AVENUE POQUOSON, VA 23662 FOREWORD This is your annual. In it are pictures of you and your classmates. Before too long you will look over these pages and think how funny your clothes and your hair looked. Perhaps it will remind you of the times you played hookey, basket- ball, and hands in the balcony. You ' ll also remember your friends and your teachers and, maybe, miss them a little. TWO DEDICATION To show our appreciation for the valu- able services which have been rendered to the community, we respectfully dedi- cate this, the 1945 York Chronicle, to Poquoson High School. THREE WHArS IN IT Page A Fable 5 Big Bosses.. 7 Our Little Ones 1 0 Little Bosses 1 1 Round Table 12 The Flatfoots - 14 Crawling Along 15 Low Lights in the World of Sports 16 Sharp Scaling ... 22 Water Boilers.. 24 Mute Inglorious Miltons 24 Home Stretch.. 25 Information Bureau. 26 One Thing and Another 28 High and Mighty 29 Look What the Spade Dug Up 44 Crystal Ball.. 45 Leavings and Leftovers 46 The Students ' Best Friends 47 Classified Ads.. 48 Our Backers 49 Private Thoughts 51 ☆ CODE FOR CONTENTS 1 . The Ball 12 . Juniors 2. Department of Administration 13. Scoop and York Chronicle 3. Grade School and Freshmen 14. Campus Scenes 4. Department of Student Administration 15. Seniors 5. Student Council 16. Who ' s Who 6. Safety Patrol 17. Class Prophecy 7. Sophomores 18. The Last Will and Testament 8. Department of Athletics 19. Classified Ads 9. Music Clubs 20. Look and See 0. Home Economics Club 21 . None of Your Business 1 . Sophomore English Club 22. Advertisements FOUR THE FABLE ABOUT POQUOSON ' S FUGITIVE Everyone in school has at some time seen the big bell which stays on the radiator outside of Mr. Thomas ' office, but few know the story which connects it with our principal ' s habit of punctuality. This be!! was given to the school over twenty-five years ago by Dr. William Royal, a minister in the community, and has called Poquo- son pupils to their fate ever since. FROM THE TROLLEY SONG On one occasion Mr. Thomas was a little late in taking in school and when he picked the bell up to ring it, it cracked down the side. He duly applied to the school board for a new one but they were unable to get one as they did not have a high enough priority. Therefore, to keep this one from cracking again, Mr. Thomas has been careful to take in school on time. H. M. FIVE MR. N. L. THOMAS DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION The high standards of education at Poquoson can be measured by the vast number of successful alumni. Now, in war time, despite many obstacles, Mr. Thomas and the faculty have continued their efforts to make Poquoson a more attractive school and to develop the character of the students. SIX Miss Betty Blackwell Mrs. Carrie Moore Mrs. Gilbert Bowman Mrs. Margaret Robinson Miss Dorabelle Forrest Mrs. Nannie Freeman Mrs. Emily Smith Miss Alice Clarke Miss Bertha Hunt Mr. Edward Cox SEVEN HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Mrs. Margaret Robinson, Mrs. Nannie Freemen, Mr. L. B. Smith, Mrs. Carrie Moore, Mr. N. L. Thomas, Mrs. Frances Lankford, Miss Alice Clarke, Mary Lee Bowman, Miss Bertha Hunt, Mrs. Mildred Bowman, Mr. Edward Cox, Miss D ' rabelle Forrest, Miss Betty Blackwell. GRAMMAR GRADE TEACHERS First row, left to right — Miss Maxine Dryden, Mrs. Lillie De k, Mrs. Evelyn Forrest, Miss Ruth Wornom, Mrs. Vivian Wainwright, Miss Elva Hunt. Second row — Mrs. Elsie Carpenter, Miss Evelyn Dryden, Mrs. Audrey Topping, Miss Avis Hunt, Mrs. Virginia Freeman. EIGHT THOSE WHO HELP US We are indebted not only to Mr. Thomas and the faculty for the proper functioning of the school, but to many ' individuals and organizations. It would be almost impossible to include all of them, but we are grateful for their support and we honor Mr. Sanford, our superintendent; Mr. Berry, our supervisor, and our Parent-Teachers Association. NINE CLASSES One need not go to Indio to find castes; we hove them here at Poquoson. Only here the untouchables go under another name, FRESHMEN. Our system differs from India ' s, however, in the fact that an untouchable can rise above his condition. The next rank an untouchable gets is slight, he becoming what is commonly known as a SOPHOMORE. In due time, SOPHOMORES become somewhat respectable and are called JUNIORS. Finally those with wisdom, refinement, culture, dependability, and understanding reach a level which corresponds to the Four Hundred. These are the SENIORS, TEN FRESHMEN First row, left to right — Shirley Wood, Bamah Eledge, Betty Lou Moore, Janet Rollins, Ann Hudgins, Gloria Shields, Helen Ostrowski, Caroline Fox, Suzanne De Neufville. Second row — Miss Betty Blackwell, Stella Martin, Rose Marie Fox, Jean Forrest, Dolores Davis, Betty Elkins, Doris Quinn, Delores Wilson, Shirley Morin, Virginia Anderson, Mrs. Carrie Moore. Third row — Dolores AAeadows, Edna Hornsby, Jesse Forrest, Goidia Connelly, Kathleen Hamilton, Jean Lanahan, Marion Shields, Lellie Freeman, Geneveive Page, Macile Ferguson, Mr. L. B. Smith. FRESHMEN First row left to right — WaHace Smith, Aubrey Martin, David Kalman, Kenneth Harlon, Joe Rowe, Moody Topping, Ashley Ferguson, Leo Dunn, Wendell Wornom, Muriel Firth, Billy Green. Second row — jimmy Grubb, Howard Burcher, Henry Hunt, Colman Moore, A. P. Davis, Billy Sulzburger, Howard Warnick, Gordon Le Mae, Eugene Forrest, Charles Shields, Bobby Thompson, Raymond Moore, Mrs. Carrie Moore. Third row — Mr. Edward Cox, Henry Thomas, Richard Topping, Jennings Rich, Dolly Pauls, Jackie Smoot, Billy Forrest, Billy Coward, William Snsfey, Jack Mitche (, John Sunday, Spencer Inge, Mr. L. B. Smith, ELEVEN DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT ADMINISTRATION The Student Council, composed of nine student members and a faculty adviser, has as its purpose the bettering of school conditions through student participation. Their work, including such things as conducting welfare drives and encouraging neatness in the rooms by inspection, is carried on by committees. With the able leadership of Miss Bertha Hunt, its adviser, and Herbert Morse, president, the Council is most prominent in school affairs. STUDENT COUNCIL Sponsor Miss Bertha Hunt President Hefbert Morse Vice President .Lelia Carmines Secretary-Treasurer Betty Milla Cox Representatives Seniors.- Nan Astin, Jean Bunting Juniors - Cornell Burcher, Cecil Moore Sophomore John DeAlba Freshman Jackie Smoot TWELVE %5sr So ; ?..V ;S . V.W roof ' i.Qv n sot. THIRTEEN SAFETY PATROL The Safety Patrol is a student organization to enforce school rules and promote safety. Its members have such duties as supervising the loading and unloading of busses, keeping the yards clean and directing traffic in the halls. Throughout the year this smoothly functioning group has been an outstanding as set to the school. Mrs. Gilbert Bowman is the Patrol spon- sor, Thomas Forrest the Captain, and Jean Bunting, Lieutenant. First row, left to right — Eugene Hunt, Maxine Hunt, Junior Hogge, Nora Jockson, Janet Broce, Lillian Gibbs, Norma Hudson, Kathryn Huggett, Dolores Hogge, Thomas Forrest, Jean Bunting, Nan Astin, Irene Page, Lelia Carmines, Ruth Eledge, Mrs. Mildred Bowman. Second row — Carlisle Moore, Collis Moore, Carol Byrum, Royal Ironmonger, John Ed Ferguson, Benton Rollins, John Insley, Junior Page, Everett Jordan, Bobby Rollins, Ernest Moore, Orville Forrest, Herbert Morse. FOURTEEN SOPHOMORES Mrit row, left to right — Mrs. Nannie Freeman, Martha Freeman, Amelia Graham, Lorraine Shields, Nellie Page, Betty Ann Watkins, Ruth Akers, Ethel Harrell, Miss Betty Blackwell. Second row — Joe Smith, Lucille Holloway, .Matilda Graham, Mary Webb Firth, Helen Thompson, Louise Wilson, Lellie Wainwright, Fay Moore. Third row — George Harris, Rosalyn Evans, Anno Jane Hansford, Mary Ann Davis, Estelle Watkins, Aoron Graham, Bobby Johnson. Fourth row — Billy Bunting, Joe Bradshaw, Delma Presson, Alice Hall, Margaret Gibbs, Gordon Page, William Gibbs. Fifth row — Billy Wilson, Arnold Bradshaw, Jim Bradshaw, Barbara Brandon, Annabelie Riggins, John De Alba, Gene Callaway. Sixth row — J. T. Watson, Russell Evans, Billy Burnette, Johnny Castel ' ow. SOPHOMORES First row, left to right — Jo Ann Phipps, Esther Carter, Sue Firth, Marion Shields, Ruth Jackson, Janet Forrest, Norma Moore, Evangeline Ferguson. Second row — Indiana Phillips, Jean Ray Burcher, Florence Hudgins, Joyce Hopkins, Harriet Poge, Mrs. Margaret Robinson. Third row — Barbara Hunt, Betty June Riggins, Caroline Matthews, Evelyn Lockhart, Phyllis Clayton, Lillian Taylor, Edith Carmines, Betty Sue Forrest. Fourth row — Everette Bunting, Charles Fox, Thomas Carol Moore, Alton Davis, Eddie Bosta, Ramona Hoiioway, Jackie Spence. Fifth row — Diltz Riley, Benson Johnson, Bobby Forrest, Duane Holloway, Emerson Quinn, Oscar Ward, Eugene Evans. FIFTEEN LOW LIGHTS IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS m 1 COACH Edward G. Cox, Poquoson High School ' s director of ath- letics, head coach of football, basketball, baseball, and track, through his sincere efforts and profound determination con- ducted the teams to their vic- tories. SIXTEEN SEVENTEEN SEASON ON THE GRIDIRON The gridiron boys struck a rather tough season, but made colorful appearances against their opponents. The light, but fast Poquoson team was outclassed by their opponents in every case except one, but their tricky T and deceptive passes gained for them a reputation not to be forgotten. The record is not, however, a fair example of the capabilities of the players, but is more a result of a team hampered the entire season by injuries. FOOTBALL Poquoson 0 Churchlond 14 Poquoson 6 Kempsville 6 Poquoson 0 Hompton-J. V. 19 Poquoson 6 Oceana 12 Poquoson 0 Newport News 21 Poquoson 0 Morrison 48 STARTING ELEVEN QUINN End FERGUSON - End FORREST Tackle DE ALBA - Tackle BRADSHAW Guard INSLEY Guard SMOOT Center ROLLINS Quarterback MOORE Halfback JORDAN Halfback LANAHAN Fullback EIGHTEEN BOYS ' BASKETBALL The prospects for the basketball team looked rather dim at their open- ing practice but through the instructions of Coach Cox they steadily im- proved and ran over the Alumni and Achilles in their first two games. Of the next five games only one was to their liking, but they came out of the rut by defeating the N. A. C. A. and the Alumni. The following week they quickly polished off St. Vincent and Hamp- ton. In a return engage- ment they easily romped over Achilles and the N. A. C. A. The fol- lowing week they met one of their hardest teams, Matthew Whaley, but came out on the long end of 33 to 28 score. The Botetourt team fell to the fast Poquoson team the next week and they closed their season by yielding to Matthew Whaley the following night. BASKETBALL SCORES Poquoson 26 Poquoson 35 Poquoson 1 5 Poquoson 59 Poquoson 1 1 Poquoson 17 Poquoson 22 Poquoson 37 Poquoson 29 Poquoson 26 Poquoson 31 Poquoson 4 1 Poquoson 24 Poquoson 33 Poquoson 24 Alumni - 18 Achilles 18 Botetourt 31 F. O. E 25 Newport News-J. V 33 Hampton-J. V 26 St. Vincent 25 N. A. C. A 24 Alumni 10 St. Vincent 20 Hampton-J. V 20 Achilles - 29 N. A. C. A 12 Matthew Whaley 28 Matthew Whaley 28 NINETEEN GIRLS ' BASKETBALL The prospects for the girls ' team were very favorable this season with four first stringers remaining and a number of lettermen. Although the team was constantly beset by injuries the squad won 9 of the 14 games played. Especially outstanding was the defensive work at the guard post. Carmines and Bunting captained this small, fast, fiery team and were largely responsible for their victories. Poquoson 20 Achilles 2 Poquoson 12 Alumni 10 Poquoson 9 Botetourt 6 Poquoson 9 Hampton 15 Poquoson 16 St. Vincent 10 Poquoson 17 Morrison 17 Poquoson 11 Hampton 20 Poquoson 34 N. A. C. A 19 Poquoson 24 George Wythe . . . . 7 Poquoson 10 St. Vincent 1 7 Poquoson 34 Achilles 11 Poquoson 35 George Wythe 8 Poquoson 11 Morrison 17 TWENTY BASEBALL Due to the dazzling performance of Bob Rollins on the mound and a well-rounded team in every respect, the peppy baseball team ended one of their more successful seasons this year, giving an excellent account of themselves in every engagement. SEASON ' : Poquoson 4 Poquoson 10 Poquoson 4 Poquoson 6 SCORES Morrison Achilles Toano .. Matthew Whaley 1 Mr. Edward Cox, James Phillips, William Insley, Ashley Moore, Bobby Rollins, Ben Quinn, John DeAlba Burden Bunting, Junior Page, Thomas Forrest, Benton Rollins, John Ed Ferguson, Jackie Smoot Edisort Gi likin, Dolly Pauls. TRACK J unioTpa°ge ' Mr ' ‘ ' Ed ' ' cox ' ° ' ° ' Forrest, John Ed Ferguson, Eugene Hunt, TWENTY-ONE CO CO ro MIXED GLEE CLUB First row, left to right — Nora Jackson, Dolores Hogge, Betty Cox, Ruth Eledge, Beulah Moore, Ida Rose Topping, Nan Astin, Emma Freeman, Ella Mae Holloway, Mary Pearl Joyner, Mildred Evans, Anna Sue Forrest, Nellie Gray Forrest, Eugenia Shackleford, Carrie Elaine Forrest, Bethany Forrest, Peggy Beach, Sallie Hunt, Second row — Mary Bosta, Norma Hudson, June E kins, Grace Thomas, Betsy Turlington, Jeon Bunting, Carrie Moore, Annette Lawson, Lena Lee Riggins, Esther Marie White, Maxine Hunt, Joyce Ward, Mary Aileen Firth, Janet Broce, Kathryn Huggette, Lelia Carmines, Irene Page, Virginia Pascall, Margie Carmines, Mary Virginia Watkins. Third row — Gordon Page, Junior Page, Benton Rollins, Thomas Carol Moore, Jimmy Lanahan, John Edward Ferguson, Thomas Forrest, Miss Dorabelle Forrest, Robert Quinn, Johnny Castellow, Sam Smith, Eugene Hunt, Joe Bradshaw, Duane Holloway, Jim Bradshaw, Billy Wilson, Bobby Thompson, Kenneth Harlan. GIRLS ' GLEE CLUB First row, left to right — Amelia Graham, Harriet Page, Betty Sue Forrest, Janet Forrest, Sue Firth, Ethel Harrell, Doris Quinn, Janet Rollins, Shirley Wood, Rose Marie Fox, Betty Lou Moore, Jesse Forrest, Geneva McPherson, Jackie Spence, Jean Ray Burcher, Florence Hudgins. Second row — Ramona Holloway, Frances Cook, Rosalyn Evans, Goldie Connolly, Annobelle Riggins, Marion Shield, Jean Lanahan, Dolores Meadows, Miss Dorabelle Forrest, Kathleen Hamilton Betty Elkins, Ruth Jackson, Stella Martin, Delores Wilson, Bamah Eledge, Peggy Thompson, Phyllis Clayton, Evelyn Lockhart. TWENTY-TWO GLEE CLUBS If you are walking dawn the hall some Wednesday morning about 9:00 A. M., you will hear music! It could be the mixed glee club, girls ' glee club, or some small group of either, rehearsing. Around December there were o number of angels darting in and out, and the air literally rang with carols. The m.embers of the glee clubs presented programs for the Ruritan club, the Parent- Teachers Association, and Woman ' s club. In the school, they presented a Gay Nineties Re- view, a Father ' s Night program, and participated in numerous chapel programs. They chose as their president Eugene Hunt, vice president Carrie Forrest, and secretary-treasurer, Esther White. GOOD ENGLISH CLUB The purpose of this club was to promote better English among the sophomore students. In order to learn better English, they had debates, gave plays, wrote poetry, essays, and made speeches. The sophomores co-operated very nicely with the help of their sponsor, Mrs. Margaret Robinson. The officers were: President — Barbara Hunt, Vice-President — Ruth Jackson, Secretary — Delmo Presson, Treasurer — George Hicks. The representatives from each class were: first period — Alton Davis, third period — Edith Carmines, fifth period — Betty Riggins. HOME ECONOMICS A stitch in time saves nine and Good cooks always burn themselves are the slogans the Home Economics club used this year. Almost every girl abided by one of the two rules, because they were either sewing or cooking. The girls also contributed their bit for the war effort by making bedroom slippers for some of the wounded boys. Every girl made a pair, and everyone turned in a good job. Under the guidance of the sponsors, Mrs. Louise Routten and Miss Betty Blackwell, and their leaders, Janet Broce, Frances Cook, Ruth Jackson and Bethany Forrest, the girls came through on top. TWENTY-THREE GOOD ENGLISH CLASS First row — George Hicks, Roy Ferguson, Arnold Bradshaw, Joe Bradshaw, Bill Wilson, Everette Bunting, Jim Bradshaw, Charles Fox, Alton Davis, Donald Bryan, Eddie Bosta, Fay Moore, Bobbie Johnson, Horace Lindsay, D-.ane Ho loway, Joe Smith, Carl Sunday. Second row — George Harris, Billy Burnette, Betty Riggins, Nellie Page, Joyce Hopkins, Joan Phipps, Sue F rth, Betty Ann Watkins, Rosalyn Evans, Janet Forrest, Louise Wilson, Evange ine Ferguson, Esther Carter, Jean Ray Burcher, Ethel Harrell, Lillie Wainwright, Harriet Page, Lorra ne Owens, Estelle Watkins. Third row — Eugene Evans, John Watson, Evelyn Lockhart, Barbara Hunt, Phyllis Clayton, Caroline Matthews, Peggy Lee, Mary Webb Firth, Ruth Jackson, Peggy Thompson, Marionne Geoghegan, Corleda Firth, Luci le Holloway, Alice Hall, Anna Jane Hansford, Ed.th Carmines, Ruth Akers. Fourth row — Barbara Brandon, Annabelle Riggins, Emerson Quinn, Bobby Forrest, Johnnie Castellow, Thomas Carrol Moore, Lillian Taylor, Delma Presson, Indiana Phillips, Margaret Gibbs, Mrs. Margaret Robinson, Betty Sue Forrest, Norma Moore. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB First row, ' eft to right — Kathleen Moore, Betty Elkins, Jesse Forrest, Betty Lou Moore, Lilly Wainwright, Matilda Graham, Amelia Graham, Janet Sue Rollins, Janet Broce, Joyce Ward, Betty Ann Wotkins, Annette Lawson, Jackie Spence, Romonia Holloway. Second row — Sue Firth, Rosie Mae Wilson, Emma Freeman, Louise Wilson, Ethel Harrell, Lucille Holloway, Martha Freeman, Mary Webb Firth, Stella Martin, Doris Quinn, Delores Meadows, Margie Carmines, Estelle Watkins, Ruth Akers, Verdie Forrest, Nellie Gray Forrest. Third row — Bethany Forrest, Frances Cook, Annabelle R ' ggins, Ruth Jackson, Rosalyn Evans, Margaret Gibbs, Delma Presson, Mary Ann Davis, Miss Betty Blackwell, Alice Marie Hall, Anna Jane Hansford, Eugenia Shackleford. TWENTY-FOUR JUNIOR CLASS First row, left to right — Betsy Turlington, Groce Thomas, Kathleen Moore, Emma Freeman, Lena May Riggins. Second row — Cora Virginia Owens, Jeanette Hansford, Nellie Gray Forrest, June Elkins, Rose Mae Wilson, Robert Earl Hogge, M ' ss Alice Clarke. Third row — Edison Giiiikin, Mary Poscall, Carol Byrum, Ashley Moore, Mercer Hogge, James Phillips, Jack Cain. JUNIOR CLASS First row, left to right — Mildred Lee Evans, EHamae Holloway, Ruth Smith, Mary Pearl Joyner, Anna Sue Forrest, Ida Rose Topping, Beulah Moore. Second row — Ruth Teague, Annette Lawson, Carrie White Moore, Peggy Beach, Joyce Ward, Esther Marie White, Mary AfSine Firth. Third row — Mrs. Frances Lankford, Jerry Bunting, Douglas Watson, Hunter Riggins, Jr., Jack Evans. Fourth row — Frank Grubb, Harry Bradshaw, Cecil Moore, Jimmie Savage, Cornell Burcher, Vernon Moore. TWENTY-FIVE YORK CHRONICLE MISS ALICE CLARKE . Sponsor BETTY MILLA COX.. Editor JOHN INSLEY Assistant Editor BOBBY ROLLINS Advertising Manager EUGENE HUNT. .. STAFF Business Manager Jimmy Lanahan .Sports Editor Dolores Hogge . Photographer Janet Broce Assistant Photographer Sam Smith Assistant Photographer Herbert Morse Content Editor Nan Astin Feature Editor Jean Bunting ..Arrangement Editor Billy Hudgins.. . ..Associate Copy Editor Lelia Carmines Associate Copy Editor John Ed Ferguson... Advertising Staff Junior Page .. Advertising Staff Benton Rollins. Advertising Staff Nora Jackson . Advertising Staff Lelia Carmines -Advertising Staff Dolores Hogge. Advertising Staff Betty Mills Typing Staff Royal Ironmonger... Typing Staff TWENTY-SIX THE SCHOOL SCOOP MASTHEAD Editor Business Manager Production Manager.. Feature Editor Copy Editor Art Editors.. Circulation Manager BETTY MILLA COX JIMMY LANAHAN CECIL MOORE JEAN BUNTING ..NAN ASTIN ESSIE PACE, BEN QUINN BOOKER INSLEY Red Cillikin Genie Shackelford Victory Forrest Runt Hogge Annette Lawson.... 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REPORTERS ...Cornell Burcher Hunter Riggins, Jr. Moose Ferguson James Phillips King Bo Rollins .Sam Smith Eb Jordan Ernest Moore Pewee Morse TWENTY-SEVEN Junior 6i?B ANp rmmvE ra M SoNd m mdm ’H S fi%r Muf?T “tfokP Tkjhit SMITH TXeWi IMP W TCH F� E ' Sl PiE ‘ThF- Lfitgi Act-im « JyNte« We k0V£ rti Tio Yi . i_ yinis «5TiN ' 8 i«S«pt 5 -ItsiP ir TWENTY-EIGHT TWENTY-NINE SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS OF 1945 Class Sponsor Miss Bertha Hunt President Billy Hudgins Vice Presidenl ....Lelia Carmines Secretary and Treasurer Betty Milla Cox Reporter John Insley Student Council Representatives Nan Astin, Jean Bunting Valedictorian ...Herbert Morse Salutatorian Betty Mills Third Honor Student , Betty Mila Cox Honor Students Timmy Lanahan, Royal Ironmonger, Eugene Hunt, Billy Hudg.ns, Dolores Hogge, Norma Lee Hudson, Lelia Carmines Motto To make the best better ☆ Colors Flower Green and White ☆ Pine Hymn Living For Jesus THIRTY Nannie Mae Astin “Nan” Mary Josephine Bosta “Mary” Virginia Karen Bridgman “Virginia” Jessie Janet Broce “Janet” THIRTY-ONE Joseph Burdell Bunting “Buddy” Elizabeth Jean Bunting “Jean” Lelia Verneil Carmines “Lee” Margie Lee Carmines “Margie” THIRTY-TWO Betty Mi I la Cox “Betty” Ruth Inez Eledge “Ruth” John Edward Ferguson “Moose” Bethany Ann Forrest “Beth” THIRTY-THREE Orville Hastings Forrest “Orville” Carrie Elaine Forrest “Carrie” Thomas Wilfred Forrest “Victor]]” Verdie Griggs Forrest “Verdie” THIRTY-FOUR Gertrude Louise Foster “Gertie” Lillian Alberta Gibbs “Lillian” Joseph Junior Hogge “Jr.” Katherine Dolores Hogge “Pig” THIRTY-FIVE William Mandrid Hudgins “Billy” Norma Lee Hudson “Norma” Kathryn Hope Huggett “Rack” Annie Maxine Hunt “Maxine” THIRTY-SIX Wiliis Eugene Hunt “Gewe” Sallie Virginia Hunt “Sallie” John Hildrey Insley “Booker” John Royal Ironmonger “Royal” THIRTY-SEVEN Leonora Elizabeth Jackson “Nora” Everette Hope Jordan “Eb” James Ransom Lanahon “Jimmy” Betty Gray Mills “Betty” THIRTY-EIGHT Cordon Eugene Moore “Eugene” Collis Porter Moore, Jr. “Coll is” Raymond Taft Moore “Raymorid” Armon Ernest Moore “Ernest” THIRTY-NINE Grady Carlisle Moore, Jr. William Herbert Morse “Carlisle” “Peewee” Carrie Irene Page Estridge Junior Page “Irene” “Essie” FORTY Robert Benjamin Quinn, Jr. “Ben” Robert Bradford Rollins “Kmg-Bo” Thomas Benton Rollins “Dixie” Myrtle Eugenia Shackelford “Genie” FORTY-ONE Samuel Nehemiah Smith “Sam” Mary Virginia Waikins “Mary Va.” CLASS POEM As the end of our high school career draws nigh My mind wanders back and I heave a deep sigh. Though we don ' t realize, till the end draws near, We ' ll hold every moment as something most dear. As freshmen we squandered away the hours, We wish now we could possess the powers. To bring them all back and live them again. And do our utmost to do justice to them. When as sophomores we thought we were something rare. And so gave our friends the freshmen, the air. We studied when we felt the need was sincere. And idoled away the rest of the year. As juniars we looked upon seniors with envy. And watched every move from beginning to ending. We hopefully hailed the next year with gladness. While in our hearts was no sorrow or sadness. As our summer vacations drew to an end. And we traveled that long road to school once again. We didn ' t regret it as we had before. For after this year there would be no more. What a delightful sensation entered our minds. As we thought of new ways to pass away time. But only now we see how wrong we have been. And our ill-bred illusions have come to an end. Instead of joy in our hearts we find sorrow As we look to the future and each tomorrw. We ' ll not be a part of Poquoson as now. But we ' ll always back it with all in our power. As we leave this school to start lives of our own, We ' ll leave P. H. S. feeling strangely alone. For without school activities we ' ll feel lost. And to succeed in life, we ' ll stop at no cost. The pattern for our futures was here designed. And how we shall sew it to us in confined. Shall we take the straight and narrow road af life. Or travel the long road of worry and strife? To our teachers we wish ta express our thanks. Who to us will always stand high in the ranks. How with thoughtful patience and effarts untold. They urged us onward to the end of our goal. So to Poquoson, who lead us before. We wish to say we ' ll even the score For with the back ground of Poquoson High School, Nothing can stop us, we ' re prepared to rule! —NORA JACKSON. FORTY-TWO MOONLIGHT FOR HERBERT A Comedy in Three Acts By Dana Thomas Co-directors: Miss Dorabelle Forrest Mrs. Nannie Freeman ☆ CAST OF CHARACTERS Beverley Margaret Rains Miss Hepplewhite Mrs. Ellington-Lewis Felix Heidler Vincent Farnsworth, Jr Herbert Sidney Rains Julia Arnold Jean Bressart Vincent Farnsworth, Sr. Mrs. Tracy Mr. Tierney Nan Astin Betty Mi I la Cox Dolores Hogge Jean Bunting Eugene Hunt Royal Ironmonger Jimmy Lanahan Sam Smith Mary Virginia Watkins Lelia Carmines - Billy Hudgins - - Nora Jackson John Insley FORTY-THREE LOOK WHAT THE SPADE DUG UP 1. Slaphappy — Benton Rollins, Jean Bunting. 2. Most Popular — Bobby Rollins, Betty Cox. 3. Biggest Pests — Norma Hudson, Orville Forrest. 4. Apple Po ishers — Jean Bunting, John Insley. 5. Most Dignified — Betty Mills, Eugene Hunt. 6. Cutest — Nan Astin, Herbert Morse. 7. Most Athletic — John Ferguson, Kathryn Huggette, 8. Biggest Crooners — Nan Astin, Junior Page. 9. Best Looking — Sam Smith, Lelia Carmines. 0. Biggest Gigglers — Norma Hudson, Billy Hudgins. 11. Sir Galahad — Jimmy Lanahan. Lady Galahad — Do- lores Hogge. 12. Best Personality — Janet Broce, Jimmy Lanahan. 13. Best Sports — Thomas Forrest, Jean Bunting. 14. Biggest Studges — Betty Mills, Herbert Morse, Betty Cox, Jimmy Lanahan. 15. Most Talented — B.lly Hudgins, Betty Cox. 16. Biggest Flirt — Eugenia Shackleford. Biggest Wo f — John Insley. FORTY-FOUR CRYSTAL BALL This isn ' t an apple I am polishing, it ' s my crystal ball. Step right up. Seniors, cross my palm with a plugged nickel and I will read v hat the future holds in store for you. Let me see who is the first to know his fate? I believe a newspaper is forming and this announcement reads, Billy Hudgins, an accomplished pianist, will make his debut, Thursday, .June 4, 1953. He is one of the country ' s greatest pianists. Well, this next vision looks interesting, and I can see that Nan Astin is going to have a happy future. She is being married to a very handsome naval officer. This figure looks very much like Sam Smith. It is, and he is standing before a large crowd. Oh, now I see! The people are waving banners saying, Vote for Smith for Governor. Good luck to you, Sam. As this vision fades away, another of a large poster appears on the ball. The pic- ture of the girl is Mary Virginia Watkins, posing for an advertisement of a well known shampoo. Royal Ironmonger is stepping hig.h. He appears here as President of the United States. Some of his cabinet members also look familiar. Glancing more closely, 1 see Sally Hunt as Secretary of Labor, Carlisle Moore as Secretary of Agriculture, and Collis Moore as Secretary of Interior. Kathryn Huggett must intend to stick with the army. We see her os secretary of the commandant at Fort Monroe. The ball darkens for an instant and then slowly clears. Ah, a group of children! Could it be a party? No, now I understood. It is a children ' s nursery with Virginia Bridgman at the head of it. The ball remains clear for a moment, and then I see into far-off Africa. Norma Hudson is there as a missionary, and do- ing a fine job. Now, a large airport appears. Hurrying to a waiting plane is Jimmy Lanahan, fa- mous explorer, world traveler, and lecturer. He is on his way back to the States. Well, what do you know? The pilot of the plane is none other than Junior Hogge, now an ace pilot. This certainly is a cozy little bunga- low we see. It must be the home of Janet Broce, who is happily living in East Mes- sick with her husband and twelve children. Wait, this large city appearing on the ball can ' t be Messick. Yet, it is. It has prospered and along with it John Insley, who is owner of the chain of Messick theaters. At the top of the New York Times masthead, we see Betty Milla Cox, editor. Music comes to our ears. It is the violin of Raymond Moore, first violinist in the Philharmonic orchestra. Ah, we see headlines. Super Sleuth, Irene Page, solves baffling kidnapping case. Brilliant lights appear. Yes! It is the marquee of a theater. In lights we see Betty Mills and Ernest Moore, co-stars in The Great Disaster . It ' s Madison Square Garden. And what is the main event? Eugene Hunt, heavy- weight champion of the world, will defend his title against Slugger Ben Quinn. Gazing intently, we see the figure of Ruth Eledge. She is manager of the Bell Telephone System. This vision has hardly disappeared be- fore another forms. We have Jean Bunt- ing, soloist with a symphonic orchestra. Ah, A New York beauty salon appears. Lelia Carmines, creator of Exotic Beauty products, is the owner. Well, we see that Eugene Moore has become well known to the world. He has revised Euclid ' s theory of geometry. In the next vision we see a building in our country ' s capital, Washington. It is the largest beauty parlor in the city, owned by Gertrude Foster. Wait, what is this? A curtain slowly rises, and out on the stage steps Norma Jackson, famous Broadway actress. Carrie Elaine Forrest is doing all right for herself. She is president of a secretarial college in Norfolk. This is a familiar sce ne, our dear old Poquoson university. The athletic field has finally been completed, and with Bobby Rollins as director, they have the best base- ball and track teams in the State. The voice of a deep baritone singer comes to our ears. Ah, it is Burdell Bunt- ing, with the Metropolitan Opera. Hold that line! the crowd shouts as Everette Jordon, Notre Dame ' s best half- back, races down the field. Well, who would believe it? Bob Hope has finally found someone who is as witty as he. Yes, he is now teamed with Orville Forrest. The University of Virginia has acquired a fine girls athletic coach, Verdie Forrest, our star basketball player of ' 45. We see that Junior Page is owner of several copper mines. Guess he decided he had all the Gold he needed. Say! This looks like the sports section of a New York p aper. Let ' s take a closer look and see what it says: The New York Yankees lost their big game yesterday when the Dodgers ' star player, Thomas Forrest, caught one of John Ferguson ' s most beau- tiful hits. Now we see the windows of Miller and Rhodes in Richmond. What pretty dresses they have on display! They are all patterns of Maxine Hunt, famous fashion designer. Next, there appears the figure of Lil- lian Gibbs, seated at a desk. She is head mistress at a girls ' private school. Well, we see that Benton Rollins is a tough sergeant in the Marines. Herbert Morse, a famous physicist, has discovered the thirteenth dimension after many years of experimenting. We see Margie Lee Carmines as a phy- sical education instructor at Madison col- lege. Eugenia Shackelford must be trying to raise a football team. She is married and has ten children. So! It looks as if Bethany Forrest has struck it Rich while Digging a ditch. Having read the future of all my class- mates, I polish my crystal ball, and pre- sent it to Miss Hunt, our sponsor, for next year ' s senior class. FORTY-FIVE DOLORES HOGGE LEAVINGS AND LEFTOVERS I ' m sure I need no introduction as everyone has heard of El Carmino, the ma- gician. Some magicians would have you be- lieve in magic, but I shall only try to prove to you that the hand is quicker than the eye. By request of the senior class I shall produce from this hat gifts to be presented to the juniors. Watch carefully — see, I have nothing up my sleeve. Hocus-pocus and what do we have? Bobby Rollins ' shotgun is going to Jerry Bunting. And this little bottle of Hair Goo, for- merly owned by Ernest Moore, is for Hun- ter Riggins. Norma Hudson ' s chatterbox is rightfully given to Betsy Turlington, June Elkins, and Grace Thomas. Feast your eyes upon these — the Rich- es of Bethany Forrest is going to any junior gold-digger. Watch my hands, ladies and gentle- men! I wave my handkerchief over the box and what have we? Margie Carmines ' book of addresses for Emma Freeman. If you have to worry about priorities to get a new car, watch me closely, for I shall now attempt the task of removing from this hat a bus and a wrecking truck. I repeat, watch closely. A wave of the hand and — ah, here they are! Jean Bunting ' s wrecking truck is for Nellie Gray and Car- rie White. And a bus belonging to Junior Hogge is to be given to Mercer Hogge. With that accomplishment, it will be simple to take from the hat a shaving mug for Harry Bradshaw, which was owned, but seldom used, by Sam Smith. Also Junior Page ' s worn song sheets for Vernon Moore. You don ' t usually find these articles in a hat, but since this is an extra-special act, I shall vary the usual routine by produc- ing the following things: History test papers for Ben Quinn, which Collis and Raymond Moore are glad to be rid of. Thomas Forrest ' s patrol badge for Carol Byrum. The bowling scores of Betty Cox going to Lena Lee Riggins. Beulah Moore and Mary Pearl Joyner may have these shorthand manuels be- longing to Billy Hudgins and Royal Iron- monger. Virginia Bridgman ' s first aid kit goes to Virginia Pascall. With a wave of the handkerchief, there appear in the hat several small articles. We have compasses for Frank Grubb and Doug- las Watson contributed by Herbert Morse and Eugene Moore. Benton Rollins ' comb for Jimmy Savage and John Insley ' s well- used wolf whistle is going to Cornell Bur- cher. Jimmy Lanahan regretfully parts with his book on How to Get the Ladies , but I ' m sure Robert Earl Hogge will be able to use it to great advantage. Your doubts of my ability will vanish when I produce John Ed Ferguson ' s Infor- mation Bureau for James Phillips. A string of broken hearts — Delores Hogge ' s, will be added to those of Ellamae Holloway and Peggy Beach. I see we are coming to the sports for here is a basketball for Esther Marie White from Verdie Forrest, and Eugene Hunt ' s basketball uniform is going to Jack Evans. Here are more books — a joke book for Cecil Moore from Orville Forrest. Rosie Mae Wilscn should be well pleased with this fine collection of Murder Mystery Books from Irene Page. You will say it can ' t be done but keep your eyes open. With a flip of the hand and a wave of the kerchief I will take from this hat a real live person. There — it ' s done and Eugenia Shackelford ' s own Jackie Smoot goes to Jeanette Hansford. Getting back to the little things, 1 now shall take Everette Jordon ' s curlers from the hat for Edison Gillikin. Simple, wasn ' t it? What are these? Only Nan Astin ' s naval insignias for Joyce Ward and Mildred Lee Evans. Of course, I have proved my point and convinced you that I am truly a great ma- gician, but I have not finished yet, for all the requests of the seniors have not been fulfilled. So — back to the hat, and what do we find? A date book previously owned by Kathryn Huggett, we give to Annette Lawson. Sallie Hunt ' s seat in bookkeeping goes to Anna Sue Forrest. These tiny objects are for Geraldine Crumbley and Cora Virginia Owens. What are they? Mary Virginia Watkins ' and Janet Broce ' s diamond rings. For Jack Cain I shall take from the hat chemistry formulas belonging to Carlisle Moore and Burdell Bunting. Maxine Hunt ' s platform shoes are for Ruth Smith. Here we see a book, Nora Jackson ' s. It is for all the hopeful junior girls. Gertrude Foster ' s and Ruth Eledge ' s beauty parlor business will be accepted by Kathleen Moore. Lillian Gibbs and Betty Mills would like to contribute their library of comic books for Mary Aliene Firth. And in concluding my act, I shall take from the hat the glamour girl photos of Carrie Elaine Forrest for all the junior boys. LELIA CARMINES FORTY-SIX FORTY-SEVEN THE CLASSIFIED ADS LOST — some keys to a typewriter. If I found, return to Royal Ironmonger, j FOUND — a hook and sinker to fit | John Insley ' s line. WANTED — strings for fiddle — see Raymond Moore. IF YOU WOULD LIKE to learn to Jitterbug, see Sallie Ftunt. FOUND — The lost chord — in Sam Smith ' s French horn. WANTED — Riches — consult Beth- any Forrest. WANTED — O range blossoms for Mary Virginia Watkins and Janet Broce. LEARN TO PLAY BASKETBALL in six easy lessons, coached by Verdie Forrest, Lelia Carmines, and Kath- ryn FJuggett. TO TRADE — One typewriter for a public address system. Write Betty Mills. W A N T E D — five more inches in height If you have any to spare, see Carrie Elaine Forrest. LOST — One Murder Mystery Pocket- novel — return to Irene Page. WANTED — A job at the Naval Mine Depot for Bobby Rollins. LOST — One Smoot-ch — if found, notify Eugenia Shackleford. FOR SALE — Fresh Oysters — direct I from the sea to you. Call Collis Moore. LOST — A pass to Naval Mine Depot. Return to Nora Jackson. FOR SALE — A model A ford in ex- cellent condition. Call Burdell Bunting. ChlEMISTRY — taught at reasonable rates. See Virginia Bridgman. WANTED — A Messick of her own — if you hear the name, contact Maxine FHunt. WANTED — A trolley line to school. Victory Forrest, FOR RENT — Bicycles by the hour or day. Call Orville Forrest ' s Recrea- tion Center. WANTED — An assistant barber. Ap- ply at Enrest Moore ' s Barber Shop. FlUNT ' S TAXI — Reasonable prices, anywhere, anytime. Call Eugene Hunt. JEWELRY — For the best costume jewelry go to Ruth Eledge ' s Jew- elry Shop. DESIGNER — Complete year ' s ward- robe designed by Nan Astin. Small charge of one million dollars. ARE YOU MARRIED? — If not, ap- ply to the Matrimonial Bureau by John Ed. Ferguson and Benton Rollins. INCOME TAX FILLED OUT— Apply to Herbert Morse, C. P. A. The more complicated, the better. CHICKENS FOR SALE — Carlisle Moore ' s farm. THE SEA ' ORD SYMPHONIC SO- CIETY — Presents Billy Hudgins in a concert Friday 1 3th, at Mid night. LOST — Five minuses, if caught, re- turn to Dolores Hogge. I WANTED — One Powell ' s model with Gold hair. Call Junior Page. DISCOVERED — A girl who blushes — see Margie Lee Carmines. WANTED — Bus repair mechanic. Ap- ply to Junior Hogge. INFORMATION FURNISED — If you have any questions concerning the U. S. Navy, see Lillian Gibbs. WANT TO TRADE — One armsling, one f ingerspi int, for one basket- ball. See Jean Bunting and Jim- my Lanahan. DO YOU WANT TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL? Apply at Betty Cox ' s Rest Home. Settle down and take it easy. LOST — One geometry book. Return to Eugene Moore. Generous re- ward. FOUND! A math problem that Nor- ma Hudson can ' t work. FOUND — Everette Jordon behind the 8 ball. NAN ASTIN JOHN INSLEY FORTY-EIGHT o ur Backers They Paid for It” FORTY-NINE GRAHAM AND MESSICK SEA FOOD BUSINESS Dealers in all Kinds of Seafood ALL SEAFOOD FRESH Phone Poquoson 3142 MESSICK, VIRGINIA J. K. ROLLINS FUNERAL DIRECTOR WHEELWRIGHT, BLACKSMITH, HARD- WARE, PAINTS, VARNISHES Dial 2221 Poquoson MESSICK, VIRGINIA Compliments of THE CITIZENS BANK OF POQUOSON Member of FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM and FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION W. J. INSLEY SON GENERAL MERCHANDISE MESSICK, VIRGINIA Compliments of POQUOSON DRUG CO. HUNT MOTOR CO. DIAL 371 1 SALES SERVICE ODD ------ VIRGINIA FIFTY COLLEGE OF HAMPTON ROADS Business Training At Its Best ★ WASHINGTON AVE. and 30th ST. (Lerner Building) PHONE 2-1811 NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Lloyd Lumsden, L.L.B., President Mrs. C. R. Bennett, Business Mgr. COLLEGE DEGREE INSTRUCTORS NATIONALLY ACCREDITED Compliments of PHILLIP LEVY CO. NEWPORT NEWS ★ The Peninsula ' s Largest Furniture and Clothing Store Phone 4-1361 LEON BLACKMAN Proprietor LEON ' S SHOPPE SMART APPAREL FOR SMART LOOKING WOMEN ★ 3306 Washington Avenue Next to Paramount Theatre NEWPORT NEWS, VA. PRIVATE THOUGHTS ON GRADUATION NIGHT Slowly you walked up the aisle, trying desperately to keep in step, while your thoughts were traveling back over the four years you had spent in high school. Clear in your mind was a picture of your first day at P. H. S. Everywhere were new faces, new rooms, and new halls to get lost in. You were relieved when the bell finally rang and you settled down in the auditorium to hear the lec- ture which was sure to come, and get acquainted with your new surroundings. During your freshman year,, the teach- ers tried to make Shakespeares out of the whole class; plays, plays, and more plays. You ' ll never forget the one where John Ed. and Leon had to dress and talk like girls while Lelia told their fortunes. You had hated to stay in after the bell rang for recess. After having the class sit perfectly still for five minutes, teacher ★ NOLAND CO. (Incorporated) ★ PLUMBING, HEATING and MILL SUPPLIES NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA FIFTY-ONE MERCHANTS ComiMments of NATIONAL BANK ACROPOLE RESTAURANT AND BAKERY OF FANCY PASTRIES HAMPTON, VIRGINIA Delight Of The South HAMPTON, VIRGINIA J. V. BICKFORD BUILDING MATERIAL— COAL Office Dial 3551, 146 E. Queen Street Warehouse Dial 3441, Spring St. C. 0. R. R. HAMPTON, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF WYATT BROS. (Incorporated) FIFTY-TWO PRIVATE THOUGHTS ON GRADUATION NIGHT— Gontinued RIGGINS MOTOR CO. Y AUTHORIZED SALES and SERVICE ODD, VIRGINIA G. W. MOORE SON LUMBER AND MILLWORK DIAL 2571 POQUOSON, VA. Poquoson Compliments of The First National Bank of Poquoson Member FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM and FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION would drop a pin on the floor and ask if you heard it. You bet the answer was yes, and would have been even if you had been deaf. You tried to make April 30, 1942, the happiest day of your freshman year be- cause it was an important occasion. It was on that day that a ten year reunion of the class was planned. What a time you had learning the Star Spangled Banner! You knew v hat to expect when called into the auditorium for assembly. Never did you get by with- out singing at least one verse of it. Then there was the episode involving Jimmy ' s favorite harmonica. Finding history class dull and uninteresting, he pulled it out of his pocket, placed a hand- kerchief over its mouthpiece, and began playing softly. To his disappointment, a note was stopped up. He tried to un- stop it with a series of powerful draws Conipliments of MESSICK THEATRE MESSICK, VIRGINIA Compliments of A FRIEND FIFTY-THREE J. D. ALLEN, J R. SALES- PONTIAC SERVICE 23 N. KING STREET HAMPTON, VIRGINIA PROMPT SERVICE DEPENDABLE MERCHANDISE H. M. McMillan FURNITURE DIAL 56 W. Queen Street 6276 HAMPTON, VA. G. W. AMORY, Jr. SEA-LECT SEA FOODS P. 0. BOX 337 DIAL 5326 HAMPTON, VA. L F. FULCHUM JEWELER 1 1 W. Queen Street Dial 4251 HAMPTON, VIRGINIA THE TYPEWRITER SHOP I. B. MILTEER TELEPHONE 5839 Sales — Service Langley Hotel Building 115 EAST QUEEN STREET HAMPTON, VA. Compliments of EPSTEIN ' S BROTHERS FAMILY BOOTERY 68 W. QUEEN STREET HAMPTON, VA. MERIT SHOE CO. SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY 16 W. QUEEN STREET HAMPTON, VA. For The Best On The Peninsula ★ GRADUATION Let your graduation suit be from this new and modern store ★ STORE FOR YOUNG MEN AND MEN W ' HO STAY YOUNG Wertheimer-Conner Company DIAL 5966 HAMPTON, VA. FIFTY-FOUR E. L. MARPLE OPTOMETRIST HAMPTON, VIRGINIA M. EPSTEIN HAMPTON ' S STORE FOR CHILDREN ' S WEAR HAMPTON, VIRGINIA Compliments of KEIRNS RADIO SHOP HAMPTON, ------- VIRGINIA Compliments of SEARS DEPARTMENT STORE HAMPTON, VIRGINIA Lackey-Sounders Co., Inc. REAL ESTATE INSURANCE PHONE HAMPTON 4361 PRIVATE THOUGHTS ON GRADUATION NIGHT — Gontinued through the handkerchief, but without success. Removing the handkerchief, he put the harmonica to his lips, inhaled with all his might. A shrill sound filled the room. The teacher looked at him rather harshly and beckoned him for- ward. That was the last of his harmon- ica, but the beginning of his behaving in class. You hated Friday because it was cur- rent event day. You became so wrapped up worrying over the newspaper article you were going to report on, that you seldom remembered any of the important news facts discussed. However, you sur- vived it all and waited eagerly the ap- proach of your sophomore year. This was the fateful year when you learned how it felt to be punished for skipping school. It wasn ' t as much fun as you had been told — dodging the teach- H. C. HUNT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SCRAP METAL, IRON AND STEEL NEW AND USED AUTO PARTS 409 KING STREET DIAL 5561 FIFTY-FIVE THE COSTON CRAB CO. HAMPTON, VA. And in appreciation to those we deal with which has made our busi- ness successful for a period of over 30 years — Compliments of Compliments of CARMINES PHARMACY L C. SMITH, Druggist HAMPTON, VIRGINIA HAMPTON, VIRGINIA Compliments of ConipUments of 0. K. BARBER SHOP R. HAYDEN SMITH FLORIST HAMPTON, VIRGINIA HAMPTON, VIRGINIA SHERMANS W ' EARING APPAREL AND MILLINERY SPORTSWEAR — CHILDREN ' S WEAR 36 W. QUEEN STREET HAMPTON, VA. ConiiMments of R. E. ROLLINS FURNITURE HAMPTON, VA. Compliments of K ANTER ' S FASHION CENTER FOR WOMEN Congratulations to the Graduates OSER BROTHERS RELIABLE FOOTWEAR HAMPTON AND NEWPORT NEWS, VA. BELLAMY PHARMACY 19 WEST QUEEN STREET DIAL 4421 HAMPTON, VA. TYSINGER MOTOR CO. Distributors DODGE and PLYMOUTH MOTOR CARS DODGE COMMERCIAL CARS and TRUCKS J. L. Tysinger 59 Bridge St. Owner Hampton, Va. Res. Phone 3949 Phone 3301 FIFTY-SIX THE MONROE SHOP HAMPTON, VA. GIFTS — COSTUME JEWELRY DIAL 7302 Compliments of HOWARD ROBERTS ELECTRICAL DEALERS Compliments of FRANK D. GUMMING Hampton Tire and Auto Exchange Phone 4531 142 North King Street HUDSON SALES AND SERVICE Compliments of FIRST NATIONAL BANK NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Compliments of NEWPORT NEWS BUSINESS COLLEGE First National Bank Building NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA PRIVATE THOUGHTS ON GRADUATION NIGHT— Continued ers, hiding behind every corner. You usually ended up by deciding that stay- ing in class learning the Gettysburg Ad- dress was much safer. The nutrition units stands out as a symbol of your sophomore year. No one regretted the day when it was finished and passed in. You came to the con- clusion that you had accomplished noth- ing except a lot of hard work. Sewing was really a big problem this year. How proud you were when you took your first apron home for approval, only to be disillusioned at having your mother take it to pieces and make it all over. About this time, X equals 2A plus 4B began to tangle many a clouded brain, while some students preferred Julius Caesar. September of another year rolled around and you were back at school as V . L . I N S L E Y GENERAL MERCHANDISE Phone 321 I Poquoson Messick, Vo. QUINN JOHNSON REFRIGERATION SERVICE Phone 4500 Hampton, Va. FOR YOUR RECREATION SEE BROWNIE MESSICK POOL PARLOR Telephone 3921 Poquoson, Va. FIFTY-SEVEN A. F. AMORY SON, INC WHOLESALE FISH DEALERS NEWPORT NEWS, VA FOR HEALTH EAT MORE FISH PHONES ( 4-1464 I 4-1465 Compliments of MUELLER ' S ADAMS-GREGORY CO. CLOTHES THAT PUT THE MAN ACROSS (INCORPORATED) NEWPORT NEWS - - - VIRGINIA SCHRAFFT ' S CANDIES PHONE 4-1357 NEWPORT NEWS, VA. M. L. WEGER SONS WHOLESALE CONFECTIONS and FOUNTAIN SERVICE ★ If It ' s Candy, Weger Has It 233-23rd STREET NEWPORT NEWS, VA. WHOLESALE ONLY Compliments of DEPARTMENT STORE 3209-11 WASHINGTON AVENUE NEWPORT NEWS, VA. COMPLETE OUTFITTERS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY FIFTY-EIGHT BARCLAY SONS REGISTERED JEWELERS CERTIFIED GEMOLOGIST ★ 2912 WASHINGTON AVENUE ★ Largest and Oldest Jewelry Store in NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA Coinpliments of BLECHMAN ' S YOUTH CENTER PHONE 5-1793 NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Compliments of PUNCH ' N JUDY THE COMPLETE CHILDREN ' S SHOP NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA Compliments of SHAW JEWELRY CO. 2809 WASHINGTON AVE., NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Compliments of VANITY BEAUTY SALON PHONE 7-1162 NEWPORT NEWS, VA. PRIVATE THOUGHTS ON GRADUATION NIGHT— Gontinued a sophisticated junior. You recall how proud you were the day you spent two periods in the auditorium ordering your class rings. You couldn ' t decide whether to order a green set or black. You ended up ordering a sardonyx stone. Do you remember December 17, 1943? Surely — that was the day when you got out for the Christmas holidays and got your first edition of the Scoop. It used to be fun listening to the boys ' tales of what happened when their new math teacher came. They claimed that the first day she started teaching, they were really in for a big surprise. When the bell rang, she rose and said, one, two, three, four, five, and six. They were supposed to come into position, turn around, stand up straight, and march out single file. She used to teach in grammar school. PALACE AMUSEMENTS Compliments of SHENANDOAH LIFE INS. CO. NEWPORT NEWS, VA. First National Bank Building Compliments of CUSTERS BEAUTY SALON PHONE 6231 Compliments of THOMAS J. CRANDOL INSURANCE THAT INSURES 2517 WASHINGTON AVENUE NEWPORT NEWS, VA. DIAL 6-1061 FIFTY-NINE Congratulations 1945 Poquoson Graduates NACHMAN’S BECKS BREAD The World at Your Door Cultivate the habit of fol- lowing world events by the systematic reading of your local newspaper. The Peninsula’s Newspapers’’ SIXTY PRIVATE THOUGHTS ON GRADUATION NIGHT— Continued Compliments of E. L. CARMINES CO. MEN FURNISHERS HAMPTON, VIRGINIA YORK TIRE CO. GAS— FUEL OIL— GOODYEAR TIRES HAMPTON, VIRGINIA USE OUR EASY PLAN Compliments of FIRTH BROTHERS IRON WORKS 96 SOUTH KING STREET DIAL HAMPTON 6086 L. D. Amory Co., Inc. SEAFOOD Direct From Sea To You HAMPTON, VA. 3381 DIAL 3382 Those last days that year of school were busy ones for you. There was the planning of the junior-senior party, prac- ticing for commencement, studying for exams, buying new evening dresses, and biding the seniors farewell. Well do you remember September 7, 1944? You had finally become the dig- nified senior of whom you had dreamed so long. You had a lot of fun teasing the lower classmen, particularly initiating the freshmen on the flagpole. You looked forward to government class although you never came out with- out having taken part in an argument — politics, of course. Continuing with your private thoughts, you smile when you recall the day Mr. Thomas gave the class a pep talk. You had really needed it. SIXTY-ONE PRINTING Bookbinding Ruling Gold Stamping Engraving Companion of Achievement Printing is the Inseparable DIAL 3-1051 216-18-20 TWENTY-FIFTH STREET NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA Complimeyits of S. W. HOLT CO. WHOLESALE GROCERIES AND TOBACCOS NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA Compliments of JAMES RIVER OIL CO. w. Compliments of MODERN BARBER SHOP UP-TO-DATE SANITARY EQUIPMENT 3010 WASHINGTON AVENUE L. THIGPEN NEWPORT NEWS, VA. SIXTY-TWO MAGNOLIA GIFT SHOP BASEMENT CITIZENS BANK BUILDING Garr ' s Printing and Engraving Go. STATIONERS, PRINTERS and ENGRAVERS 117 N. KING ST. HAMPTON, VA. Compliments of Clover Leaf Pastry Shop PARAMOUNT GLEANERS 63 BRIDGE STREET PHONE 4364 HAMPTON, VA. Junior Glass Rings Senior Glass Rings and Calling Cards Supplied by W. C. Saunders Co. 211 N. SEVENTH STREET RICHMOND, VIRGINIA PRIVATE THOUGHTS ON GRADUATION NIGHT— Continued Senior rings came just in time for the Thanksgiving holidays. Now you had something to show for your efforts. It was a rare privilege to be a staff member of the Scoop. This year the news was really going to town-by type! And the Annual — what a mixup over having pictures developed and a roll of films had looked like a million dollars — to the staff. Even so, it was all fun, and you were more than ready to start work on the senior play. What fun you had at the practices. The work was well worth the effort because you got satis- faction and a thrill out of being a mem- ber of its cast. Then there was the day when the Christmas boxes for the soldiers were wrapped and presented. You were proud of doing your part. The most dignified thing about being seniors was the privilege to take the Rountree Furniture Co. HAMPTON ' S PROGRESSIVE HOME FURNISHERS DIAL 4851 HAMPTON, VA. A. W. SINCLAIR HARDWARE, PAINTS, OILS AND FARM SUPPLIES 44 WEST QUEEN STREET PHONE 4451 HAMPTON, VA. SIXTY-THREE Complimeyits of LANCLEY-LEE-REX THEATRES RU-LE BEAUTY SHOP PHONE 4276 HAMPTON, VA. Compliments of E. R. SHIELDS REAL ESTATE HAMPTON, VA. SEAFORD BEAUTY SALON MRS. ALMA BARRETT Prop. PHONE YORKTOWN 3557 SEAFORD ------ - VIRGINIA E. T. LAWSON SON DISTRIBUTORS OF RICHFIELD GASOLINE AND OILS DIAL 618 HAMPTON, VA. PRIVATE THOUGHTS ON GRADUATION NIGHT— Gontinued front seats in the auditorium and march out first. You bet that right and privi- lege was well guarded. You worked hard to help beat the juniors in the sixth war loan drive. The reward was worth the work though be- cause the juniors were hosts to your class at a very delightful Valentine party. Gan I have a card, please? You didn ' t get a chance to recognize the face, but just passed him a card and ran on before someone else stopped to ask you for one and you found yourself with no announcement cards left. The chapel programs, the basketball games, glee club practice, and oh, so many other good things to remember but Someone was tapping you on the shoulder. You opened your eyes and gazed into faces — hundreds and thou- sands of faces all looking directly at you. Your name was being called — you were walking forward — you were handed a roll of paper, and your cap was turned. Gongratulations were still ringing in your ears as you returned to your seat to finish reliving your happy high school days. P . E . HOGG GENERAL MERCHANDISE— GAS AND OIL DANDY -------- VIRGINIA SIXTY-FOUR oilIC Library V 0? hn i all iPISyrsf ' ilfii pipipji Sfilii 1 1 i i . t ; ppwilllpi piSKiilii iilffiSSiJiiJfi ihiittjtic5{ft;!i! plgipj; il� ■iiii fe 0 hsla� .KriUHmbuP.miif ' taqst! ffiflUiifii iilOtflfiipj mm