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

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DEDICATION Weutbeclassior | 940 vdediecieithisithe XIV volume of the York Chronicle to the members of the York Rangers in appreciation of their sup- port in organizing the band in Poquoson High school. THREE

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Aa tit We hope that by basing this, the fourteenth volume of the York Chronicle, on music, we will endeavor to have a better understanding of and more appreciation for music. Wealso hope that by this act the band will be inspired to ever greater achievement and will feel that we, the class of 1948, are whole-heartedly behind them in all they endeavor to do for Poquoson High. TWO

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OUR BAND In the summer of 1947 most of our band members began their prep- aration for the school year by studying and learning to play their instru- ments. A few days after school started they played together for the first time, and for the first time each enjoyed the thrill of being a part of a real band. After they learned to play a few tunes they wanted to play for someone, but their director said ‘’no.’’ He wanted to give the York Rangers the benefit of their first public performance in honor of the work they did in furnishing the band with equipment. They set out to build a good concert ‘for the York Rangers and on March 12, 1948 it was played. From then on everyone in the county came to know the kind of work they were doing. The concert turned out very successfully and future playing dates very soon began to show up. The personnel of the band includes both boys and girls and they are having a great time learning and playing new music. Many have sacrificed considerably to take part; some worked to buy their instruments; some had them bought for them by others in their family; some went to their savings; but all feel it was well worth their effort. The band promises to increase in size by next year but will lose none yet because of graduation. The instrumentation so far consists of fourteen Clarinets, three Trumpets, three Cornets, three Alto Horns, two Saxophones, three Drums, three Trombones, two Baritone Horns, one Bell Lyre (Glochen- spiel), two BB-flat Sousaphones. More players can be used on practically all sections, and the director is on the lookout for more talent. For marching preparations the first thing needed is a drum major, to lead the band on the field. The band expects to play for football games next fall and so add more spirit to the games. Page FOREWORD 8 Gicccesch a et ce ae ee FS eee ee, Bee eee ee ee 2 DEDICAT JON ce eg ST RL ee Se EE ne ee we oe nee 5 ADMINISTRA TION 9 ye care Pe NE eee ae RS PTE Sep eR On OES oo ee ae eo 3) CLASSES see hare I a Ee EE SL pea Fe ee Se ee ee 1] SENIORS AGT IV UTES cc: Soe ae ar rk ee ee LE ee ee se, ee ee 36 CLASS ACTIVITIES 228. eotekic ee ee ee ee eee See 43 ATHLETICS 20tec.: hk sed Ry ae ie ee ee ee ay SENIOR! DIRECT ORY 0 eae ee a ee hk TE a a ee ee -e E 66 ADVERTISEMENTS (ect a tals Sa at Sear tN Te a ee ee ee ee eee 67 FOUR