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

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iiie@ Peto or ar Obeuliih gol NiOh: CLASS We, the Senior Class of 1948, after four years of toil have at last achieved our victory. Back in September, 1944, we as a class commenced to exist with a roll call of 67. We felt that we had a very steep ladder to climb before we reached the top. The first thing we had to do was to memorize the ‘Star Spangled Banner.’’ The Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Classes sometimes tried to discourage us because we were Freshmen; but, we pressed forward with a firm determination, and when June came we were elated over the fact that we would be Sophomores when we returned to school. The following September, 1945, we returned, and were glad to be back, and very proud of the fact that we were no longer “‘lowly rats’’ but Sopho- mores. In our new dignity—most of us put away childish things, and tried to master our new subjects because we were so anxious to become Juniors. This year we had a few more privileges such as writing ‘’Rat’’ on the Fresh- men, being third to leave the auditorium and taking those WELL LOVED mid-term examinations. Jackie Smoot was elected our class president. Sixty-seven Juniors took their respective desks in Mrs. Lankford’s and Mrs. Smith’s homerooms on September 5, 1946. We had looked forward to be- coming Juniors because of the events which usually took place during the year. The Juniors and Seniors had been telling us of the good times they had at the Junior-Senior parties, and of the entertainment given for these classes. Now we were nearing what we had worked so diligently to become— a Senior at Poquoson High School. The most memorable day to all of us was September 6, 1947, now at last we were enrolled as Seniors. Added responsibilities increased our dignity. Sixty-seven of us grasped the opportunity to win a diploma. We are glad to receive our diplomas. The time has come—and we must part. We leave sorrowful, in the thought that in so short a time all these class- mates, whom we've grown to know and love, will be going their various ways, and the class of 1948 will be a thing of the past. We wish we could live these precious four years over—we shall in memory, for the best years of our lives were spent here. For most of us our reading, writing, and arithmetic days are over, but over the horizon we view the dawn of a new tomorrow. THIRTEEN

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GLASS. OFBI@EES EUGENE BUNTING HENRY MILTON FORREST LESLIE JOSEPH SMITH JEAN CARROL FORREST President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer OQUR CLASS Goodbye, Poquoson High, we're leaving you, In time of strife and fear; We'll never forget the friends we’ve made, And memories held so dear. Four years ago a wondrous class, Marched into Poquoson High; A class whose equal never was seen, At least, beneath the sky. We will remember dear old P.H.S. Always—whether far or near, And the good times we've had with you; This thought will bring an extra tear. There are schools of art and science, too; There’s a school for me and one for you. Will you help us choose the best for which we yearn? For we are leaving you, and where shall we turn? To you, dear faculty, (we’ve provoked you many a time,) We love you in spite of the pranks we play and so to you this rhyme, We wish to you all that ‘fortune’ may hold of health, wealth, and love, As now we leave you, will this our gratitude prove? Here’s to the ‘48 Seniors, As they into school history pass, And here’s to their many followers, May they have a wonderful class. Farewell Poquoson, we’re on our way To start our life anew, To climb the road that carries us To find our life’s work to do. —By Joan Plentovich Jean Forrest TWELVE

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HELEN MARIE ANDERSON General Course Transferred from Morrison High School. Home Economics Club, ‘46; Soft Ball, ‘47; Glee Club, ‘48; Safety Patrol, ‘48; Secretary and Treasurer of Senior Girls’ Home Room, ‘48. Song—’’! Still Get Jealous.’’ JOAN MAGDALENE BARTLEY General Course Transferred from Long Creek High School. Dramatics Club, ‘48; Varsity Club, ‘48; Cheerleader, ‘48; Home Economics Club, Vice President, ‘48; School Scoop, Art Editor, ‘48. Song—’’Do You Know How Lucky You Are.”’ EARL HENRY BREVOORT General Course Transferred from Hampton High School. Song— A Fellow Needs a Girl.’ FOURTEEN EUGENE BUNTING General Course English Club, ‘43; Baseball, ‘47; Basketball, ‘47; Library Club, ‘47; Varsity Club, ‘48; Safety Patrol, ‘48; Class President, ‘48: Football, Man- ager, ‘48. Song— ’Near You.”’