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

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The Islander Marching Band took the field in an array of Halloween costumes. Tony Archovich — Poquoson’s secret weapon. VOSON HIGH SCHOO ISLANDER BAND WOSOW, VIRGINIA “Coach, I’ve heard of ‘putting your nose to the grind stone,’ but this is a little ridicu- lous.” Quarterback Rich Canella turns to the run- ning game in an effort to gain a first down. Homecoming 15

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“Oh! What a Night!” On the evening of October 28, the Poquoson Islanders met the Bruton Panthers in the 1983 Homecoming game. There were several goal line stands in this, one of the hardest fought games of the season. Poquoson scored a touch- down which was called back be- cause of a penalty. The teams bat- tled it out, and there was no clear winner until the final seconds ticked off of the clock. Although Poquoson did not emerge victo- rious, the team walked away hav- ing played one of their best games of the season. The football game may have been the main attraction, but there were certainly plenty of other acti- vities going on to entertain the crowd. The Islander Marching Band took the field in an array of “Gee, Mr. Smith! When are the new band uniforms coming in?” Halloween costumes. The senior footb all players and cheerleaders, as well as their parents, were rec- ognized before the game. The younger cheerleaders of Po- quoson took a few minutes to show their talents, and the “‘old- timers”’ took time out to show us how they used to cheer for the Bull Islanders. At halftime the announcement was made that the Sophomore Class had won the float competi- tion, and Darlene Evans was crowned Homecoming Queen 1983. The night of the Homecoming game had something special in it for everyone, and the special magic of the evening will not soon be forgotten. Tommy and Mr. Jordan were among those introduced before the start of the game. Osage emcee cert RE gb BA SLOPLMEB LOLOL AA LOY The Poquoson High majorettes show the crowd their traditional can-can routine at halftime. Poquoson’s third string — the Varsity cheerleaders wore football jerseys to the game just in case. 14 Homecoming

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“A DAYGIN THE tines A high shrill pierces the air. “‘No! It can’t be ... It is!’ @¢ %$ Ah yes, and so it begins another day in the life of the average high school teenager. Yes, we rise with sun, but we just wipe the sleep from our eyes and drudge through the routine. We turn on the radio to our favorite station and we’re ready to roll. We’re out the door, hopefully before 7:30 a.m. (by the way, school does start at 7:30) and greet the world with a happy smile (well, sometimes). What’s nice about Poquoson High School is that when we arrive in the morning we see the same faces. Who needs the shock of diversity at 7:30? — not us. A quick dose of gossip and off to first hour is the usual norm. “‘ heard you had a good weekend (scoff-scoff)!” “Did you hear about so-and-so?” “‘It can’t be Monday already.”’ Exciting, hmm? But seriously, PHS is not a bad place. The teachers and faculty are great. So we make it through the day, hang out by the drink machines until say 2:30, or we go to sporting practices, and head on home. We relax, kick up the feet, watch a soap or two, hit the books and soon enough ... a high shrill pierces the air. “‘No, it can’t be.” John Vaughan will do anything for a little attention, (far right); Martha Wiggs de- monstrates her ability ... to melt butter? (right). 16 Student Life