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

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i ! I I i i I Clubs, sports and publications earned respect DURING THE YEAR, stapling pages of interviews together was a minor chore of the staff. THERE ' S NOTHING LIKE enthusiasm during an FTA meeting.

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OVER THE POLE and through the air, George Powell flies. Respect was gained through improvements in club, athletic, and journalistic functions. The average club member at PHS was faced with the decision of which organization was more deserving of his time. Many students were participants in three or more clubs which limited specialization in the interest of an individual group. Organizations such as the Future Teachers, Science, and Future Homemakers Clubs were actively supported, and gained the respect, not only of faculty members and students, but of people through- out the state for the achievements of individual club members. The past school year was a time for sports, as ath- letics reached the pinnacle of perfection in many areas. Serving as hosts for and winning the state wrestling tournament highlighted a year that saw various district championships. The GBBT, formerly the laughing stock of Group AA, captured the district finals, and they placed second in regional competition. Although not all squads claimed winning slates, a common factor permeated the athletic program— a sense of pride in what PHS could accomplish. Publications became more regular and well written during the past year. Football and basketball programs were present at all home functions, as well as a spec- ial bulletin created by the students for the state wres- tling tournament. The ISLAND ECHO continued publica- tion, with the story content and layouts much Improved over those by last year’s inexperienced staff. The IS- LANDER attracted many younger students, as did many other activities, yet experience was gained as the year progressed.

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RHONDA ROLLINS PREPARES to ask about a camera, while Waverly Dryden hurries to class. WAITING FOR THE lunch bell to ring are Dave Gardy, John Quinn, Danny Diggs, and Marvin Rollins. BILLIE JO RONDEAU and Cynthia Page wait with the crowd for the bell to ring. School opening arrives with less confusion The first day of school came around with less than the usual confusion. The main reason for this was that the schedules were picked up and straight- ened out prior to school opening. It was still hectic with book and locker assignments, magazine orders and learning locker combinations. The Materials Fee being new to the students also caused confusion. Mr. Carmines states, “The Materials Fee was a fee put on all the students to cover the cost of paper, ink, ditto paper and mimeograph fluid. Things that students don’t see, but they use.’’ Different feelings were expressed by the students. David Davenport said, “I felt both happy and sad; sad to be back, but happy to see my friends again.’’ “School was a hass le at the begin- ning,’’ remarked Barry Russell. Although the students do not realize it, the teachers have feelings about school opening also. Mrs. Clark said, “The first day of school was like starting all over again. I was planning to use new techniques and was opti- mistic. School opening is always hectic but this year was not as hectic as years before.’’ In spite of what they said, most students were glad to get back until the work began. ROBBIE CLARK FINDS pleasure in annoying Hilda Freeman. ■i 10— School Opening