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

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Cheers! The senior class streamed through the side doors into the middle of the gym, sig- naling the beginning of the homecoming pep-rally. The screaming, toga-clad upperclassmen paraded around the gym before tak- ing their seats in the stands with the rest of the excited student body. The band played while the Majorettes, Pom Pon squad, and Flag corps performed for the roaring crowd. The members of the foot- ball team presented the cheerleaders with corsages. Kerry Williams was chosen from the senior football players as this year’s Homecoming King. The cheerleaders performed their Hacha Cha Chacha cheer for him. The cheerleaders urged the crowd on as each class vied for the spirit stick. The final decision ended in a victory for the seniors. The pep rally concluded with an uproarious chorus of the alma mater and hope for a victorious game. Senior cheerleader Tara Smith con- gratulates Homecoming King Kerry Williams. The flag corps is always a part of the pep rally. Rhonda Hanson con- centrated on a perfect routine: All the band auxilaries performed at the pep rally. Pom pon girls D'Arcy Rogers and Kathy Mahler flashed spirited smiles during the routine. ae he 2 ‘ ye oo Homecoming 7

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The Stars! The Glamour! Madonna! Grace Jones! Tom Petty! Sly Stal lone! The Mackenzie Brothers! Those adorable Care Bears! These are just some of the famous screen idols and songsters that could be seen in the halls during the first week of October. What brought these Holly- wood stars to such a humble abode? To put if simply, they were never here. They were impostors, participating in the fun and merriment of Homecoming week. Each day of the week was assigned a different cat- Dress-up day inspired seniors Karlin Hedin and Tatiana Abemathy to dis- guise themselves as McKenzie brothers. Togas and face paint do not stop Stacey Tyndall from enjoying her lunch, 6 Homecoming egory for dress up. The week began with Costume Day. The traditional clowns and flashers were present but the halls were really dominated by the Madonnas and Tom Pettys of today. A Care Bear or occasional Smurfette could be seen among the DOP SINGeTS. Tuesday was Pee Wee Herman Day. The school’s most popular preps, jocks, and beauties were turned into geeks and nerds. Tacky clothes, broken glasses, and lunchboxes were in evidence everywhere. Movie Day, on Wednesday, brought some of the real superstars back. Along with the Rambos and Tom Cruises were some of the oldies such as Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland as Dorothy, and Vivien Leigh’s loveably vicious Scarlett O'Hara. Thursday was the tradi- tional mouming day for the opponents, the Gloucester Dukes. The students came to school decked out in black. some ladies and gentlemen even dressed for the “funeral” in their best dark suits and black veils. Friday, Toga Day, was the day that all seniors waited for. While the rest of the classes wore their maroon and gold duds, the seniors draped themselves with sheets of assorted shades and patterns. Top celebra- ties such as the peanuts gang, the Star Wars cast, and the Sesame Street gang really were hanging around ... the bodies of the seniors! The day was filled with laurel wreaths, maroon and gold face paints, and general merriment by alll. On Pee Wee Herman day, Senior Gregg Discenza showed Poquoson what a real nerd should be.

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As a participant in the Homecoming Parade, senior class president Buma Nelsen smiles as she passes her friends. senior Homecoming representative Susan Roberts throws candy to the parade watchers. The title of SCA President seems to be very enjoyable for senior Brian Bartram as he rides down Poquoson Avenue in the parade. 8 Homecoming Here It Comes! WWHHHIRIRIRIR! WWHHHRRIRIRIR! The sirens of the police cars and fire engines announced the arrival of the Homecom- ing Parade. Police Chief Jackie White rode at the head, offering smiles to the anxious onlookers. The marching band fol- lowed, pounding out their well-rehearsed tunes with ex- cited vigor. The cheerlead- ing squads of all three schools were present, their voices adding to the din as they clapped and threw candy to the waiting crowd. The representatives of each class rode by in racy convertible or T-tops, offer- ing waves and warm smiles to their friends and family. The members of the varsity football and J.V. football team, as well as the city youth football teams, rode by in the backs of pick-up trucks, shouting cheers of victory for the upcoming game. The members of the other sports teams also made appearances in the melee of people and vehicles. Many members of the local royalty were present, such as Miss PHS, Christine French, and Miss Sparky, Donna Shackleford. The Senior cheerleader Robbie Insley shows his spirit in the Homecoming Parade. senior class president Burma Nelsen, and illustrious SCA president Brian Bartram, were also a part of the procession. The Homecoming floats were displayed behind trucks packed full of class members who were cheering and tossing streamers and treats to the people on the sides of the road. The parade could still be heard even after it tuned the comer and headed for the Municipal Building, leaving in its wake an air of excitement and many empty candy wrap- pers.