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

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EVALUATORS MAKE THE library their home while trying to decide whether PHS IS worthy of accreditation. BILLY THOMAS, PAPERBOY for the DAILY PRESS, re- views the publication that provided him with a trip to Europe. SNOWS CLOSE THE school ' s doors following Christmas vacation. CITIZEN’S BANK HANDLES many business transactions both for Poquoson residents and out-of-towners. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Howard Evans, Eugene Hunt, John Hunt, and P.R. Moore dis- cuss school expenditures. Separation from York County marked 1973 school year local policemen. Unfortunately, the criminals escaped with a reported 22,500 dollars, leaving the community astonished that such events could happen in our small town. As a precaution against the possibility of area stu- dents being bussed to York County schools, Poquoson achieved a final division from the parent system by selecting its own superintendent and independent school board. The school applied for and was granted accredi- tation midway through the year, proving we were equal to those in other sections of the country. Following a brief period of accusations and insinua- tions, Mayor Alva Hunt and other prominent town of- ficials stepped down from their appointed posts. The new mayor, Joseph K. Bunting, was selected by the town council to fill the shoes of Hunt, a popular personage Foreword— 5

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Mosquitoes and tide added to mystique in the eyes of the townspeople. Bunting faced a diffi- cult task on taking office, yet soon found that the citizens were agreeable in most respects. Having a smooth running school system and improved sports teams added to town unity, making Bunting’s job much easier. ! Citizens of Poquoson found themselves placed on a pedestal, billed as a fine area due to the lack of racial problems in the community. Mosquitos and high tide added to the town’s charm as out-of-towners decided that these problems of nature were much easier to deal with than color problems. Islanders started to expect respect from those in other areas, an attitude indicative of the town’s general feeling of equality with the world around them. MAYOR JOSEPH BUNTING welcomes participants and spectators to the state wres- tling tournament during opening ceremonies. S ENATOR BILL SPONG attempts to entice the youth vote during a rap session. EVENTUAL SENATORIAL VYINNER Bill Scott found that the road to Congress is more easily travelled when the youth vote is on your side. AVID MCGOVERN SUPPORTER Gloria Sternum campaigns with local Democrats in the fight for the presidency. STATE WRESTLING CHAMP Pat McPherson enjoys a banana while Richard Kahler’s countenance exudes happi- ne.ss. ALL-DISTRICT BASKETBALL player Sue Elmore was one of many reasons the GBBT was first in Group A competition.