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

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Homecoming Wearing costumes ... having a great success. Every class partici- fun ... wearing hats ... looking pated and showed united spirit; dumb ... havinga twin just forthe however, the Senior Class won the day ... wearing togas ... the contest. seniors played! This is all of the fun and the ex- citement of Homecoming week at Poquoson High School. The stu- dents have this spirit week to honor the football team’s Homecoming game. During the week students show their spirit by wearing crazy clothes, by havinga hall decorating contest, and by having a traditional pep rally on Friday. This year the days for the outfits were as follows: Monday was Sweats day, Tuesday was Hats, Buttons, and Sunglasses day, Wednesday was Twins day, Thurs- day was Dress-Up day, and Friday was School Colors day for the underclassmen, and Toga day for the seniors. The hall decorating contest was The pep rally was very rowdy! It consisted of the traditional crown- ing of the Homecoming King, Brian Bell, and the ‘‘Hatcha’’ c heer from the cheerleaders. Spirit week went over well. It proved to be a memorable week for us all. Blues Brothers live! (right) PEELED It takes all kinds! (top right); Boy Paul? (top left); Poquoson High wants you! (bottom right); Seniors have good times on Dress- Up day, (bottom left). Homecoming 11

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“THIS TOWN IS MY TOWN” Poquoson is a town for a dream- er. It is a place where dreams are not only created but also fulfilled. A dream can last forever over the rip- pling waters that never seem to end. The lonely boats on the beck- oning shores wait anxiously for the dreamers’ journey to take its course. The gentle breeze blows and the trees slowly sway as the dreamer decides upon his destiny. For as the dreamer departs another takes his place, creating a cycle of believers existing on this land. This is Poquoson and Po- quoson is my town.

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In her four years at Poquoson High School, Darlene Evans set a shining example of excellence and leadership. She was a Varsity cheerleader, class president, and Student Council member each of those four years. She was chosen to attend Girls’ State her junior year, and she was selected to be among those listed in Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Darlene, who was a member of the National Honor So- ciety, also served as the secretary of the Key Club her senior year. Somewhere in between her club meetings and fund raisers, Darlene found the time to excell academi- cally as well. She received a multi- tude of awards which reflected on her academic accomplishments, and she maintained one of the highest averages in her class. As a junior Darlene was chosen as the Homecoming representative for the Junior Class, and on the even- ing of October 28, Darlene Carol Evans was crowned Homecoming Queen 1983. The ceremony took place during halftime of the Homecoming game. On hand to crown Miss Evans was Cathy Young, Home- coming Queen 1982. Darlene chose as her escort Mr. Kip Flynn, also a senior. Kip was well known throughout the school as both a thrilling actor and capti- vating speaker. He was a member of the 1983-1984 Tidewater Chal- lenge team, and he also competed in the 1983 Academic Bowl. When asked what she initially felt upon hearing the announce- ment that she was chosen Home- coming Queen, Darlene said that she was both “‘overwhelmed and surprised.”’ Being crowned Homecoming Queen was particularly special for Darlene because the honor had been previously bestowed on two women very close to her. Dar- 12 Homecoming lene’s mother, Mrs. Karen Evans, was chosen to be Queen in 1960, and Cassie Watkins, Darlene’s aunt, held the title in 1966. ‘When I found that I was in the running for Queen,”’ Darlene said, “my first thoughts were of how nice it would be to hold the title once held by my mom.” She also stated that being a Poquoson na- tive herself, she was especially pleased the 1 983 Senior Repre- sentatives were all ‘Bull Island born and Bull Island bred.” The Senior Class of 1984 is very proud of her. Fun-loving, depend- able, and understanding, Darlene Evans is indeed a very special lady. At the crowning ceremony during halftime of the Homecoming game, both Dr. Vorhauer and Cathy Young, Homecoming Queen 1982, were on hand to congratulate the new Queen, Darlene Evans.