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

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PHS Put to the Test Teachers with sweaty palms, tense nerves, and stricter rules. Why? From October 2-5, the halls and classrooms were filled with the Visiting Committee for the Southern Association. The com- mittee came from the eastern part of Virginia selected by the State Education Department. Schools and colleges of the Southern Asso- ciation must go through a ten year program in which certain stan- dards must be met to stay a mem- ber. We now have five years to bring up our standards to theirs before the next evaluation. The committee found quite a Dr. George Beahm — Resource Mrs. Karen Burr — Span. 1 French 1 Mrs. Linda DuBose — English 9A Mrs. Bonnie Fay — Eng. 12A AP Eng. Mr. Tom Fay — Spanish 2-5, Tidewater Challenge Mr. John Forrest — Gen. Eng. 9 Reading — Track 8 Faculty few positive aspects about the school. They were astounded that many unsupervised students stayed after school causing no trouble. They felt the attitudes of the faculty and administration were very positive. The learning and discipline within the class- room impressed them consider- ably. The library was also found to be a great asset to our school. With these periodical visits, the school will continue to improve for the benefit of the students and faculty. Mrs. VanDervort tries to grab a quick nap between the lockers. Mrs. Quinlan ‘‘lets her hair down” durin lunch.

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Dr. J. Roy Vorhauer — Principal Mr. Olen Evans — Assistant Principal, Athletic Director Mr. David Hinds — Assistant Principal, Activities Director Mrs. Betty Duty — Secretar Mrs. Cora Everhart — Bookkeeper Mrs. Ray Verser — Nurse, Health Careers Club Mrs. Judy McCormick — Guidance Counselor Mrs. Marie Dryden — Guidance Coun- selor Mrs. Ginny Napier — Guidance Coun- selor Mrs. Kitty Phillips — Guidance Secre- tary Mrs. Gloria Driver — Librarian Mrs. Judith Topping — Library Aide Our smiling custodian, Mr. James Teague, takes a coffee break. Brean anette ere ata ceil col a Mr. Phil Miller, our custodian, takes time from his busy day to pose for our camera. Faculty 7

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Sophomore English teacher, Mrs. Goddin, is caught by surprise while grading papers. Mrs. Joyce Gaines — Earth Sci. Biology Mrs. P. eggy Garner — Alg. 2 Physics SIGA: Mr. Bob Gemmill — Biology Adv. Bi- ology, Gymnastics, Soccer Mrs. Debbe Goddin — English 10 The S.C.A. threw a Christmas party for the teachers’ children complete with games and a Santa Claus. Mr. Greg Hopkins — Alg. Gen. Math Chess Club ee .$ N 4A} «26 900d So Mr. Larry Hoskins — Industrial Arts Chuck Phillips congratulates Mr. Woodard on reaching the ripe old age of 38. Faculty 9