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

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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.

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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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‘Don’t Be Bullied!”’ The Homecoming float competition winner was announced at the football game on Friday night, October 4. The juniors came in first and the sophomores finished second. The athletic building behind Poquoson Middle | School served as head- - quarters for the construction of the 1985 Homecoming floats. The theme of the floats was commercials and the floats were judged on origi- nality, construction, and rela- tion to theme. The freshmen float was based on the Marva Maid commercial. The tithe was “We're Gonna Beat the Dukes, Ya Knowwhatimean, Vern?” The float showed a house with Ernie’s face peer- ing through a window as he talked to Vern. The sophomore float was based on the Bully Bowl Cleanser commercial. Its theme was “Don't be bullied by the Dukes; Bully the Dukes instead.” The float showed a bull in a bathroom flushing the toilet with a Gloucester Duke being flushed down. The junior class chose the Schlitz Maltz Liquor Bull commercial with their title being “No one does it like the Bull.’’ The float showed Poquoson High School with a bull coming through the wall and stepping on a Gloucester football player. The senior float was a take- off on the Roach Motel commercial. The tithe was “The Dukes check in but don’t The freshman float read, “We're gonna beat the Dukes! Ya Know- whatimean, Vern?” The float took second in the competition. The junior float won the competition. The float read, “No one does it like the Bull!” check out.” If had the PHS Motel, complete with horns, and a Gloucester Duke trying to escape the motel. The announcement of the float competition winner started the Homecoming celebration and finally ended the nightmares of chicken wire, paper towels, and maroon and gold paint. Homecoming 9