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

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lm (Aan GLAS Santa Claus! No more school until next -year! That’s what most Sivre(- acm arero mevamia( )manliaery the week before school let out for Christmas break. Attentiveness in class was at - a low ebb and thoughts of sleeping in late filled everyone’s mind, even the teachers. Although the (Vio |=1a) @ erere Ve me ay ((elU (0) put school behind it, the Yuletide season infected everyone with its gaiety and cheer. i la =BsO7nW ©)(e (-,0 Kon elfen ce)(-) Tamme) diate |iave mmint- mm @talahiiantery mo} i ¢han comm ial-mr1ol plete) pm On December 6, the members of of | ALKS: fiverve o% RAS The winning door in the door decorat- . are Morea) (- me), to Mrs. Katz and her first peri ‘ Viet te a= BNOV-Wal= e Kell exe mcolmiar=) teachers and their children. Santa Claus, alias Mr. Bob Wheless, presented each child with a treat. The forall(olc= am e)(e ,-.0 Me lelanl- Molaro had refreshments. There was a dance for the students later that night. The dance was semi-formal, allowing the students to give their blue- jeans a rest. The halls were filled with the trappings of Christmas. A Christmas tree was erected in the main lobby and deco- rated by the members of the SCA. Doors were transformed into bright, cheery Christmas scenes as the students in each first period class vied fon alam ial mne]alalere] me lere) c decorating contest. The prize was a party with Krispy Kreme ‘oles Vio lala cne alo mi(-ake)co]ale| ) juice, awarded to Mrs. Sandy Katz and her students. The Vi lalaliave Exe (ele) axel} e)(e (-10 mre huge Santa Claus with all his merry helpers. — Christmas elf Alice Ann Carmines gives Mark Quinlan a cookie. The big contest was the @inldtaiaskolsmorelalal-ro macereye| drive. Each teacher eagerly urged their first hour class to lesiavo Miamexe|alal=e B(eecemmnelale time rivals such as Mes- fololaal-im=10 (0 An 10 |(al-1amelale| | Mary Beth Leavitt strategical- Wane Rin= mere laceU lal mial-miare] day of the contest to surprise — their opponents. Despite their plans, Mrs. Janet Knight came out the victor. in -m (es meole melm ce alee)mVels filled with excitement for everyone. The halls were echoing with music as the band and chorus performed favorite Christmas carols for the student body. School ligt lave kam-) coiale|ale(-re mele han, WVi(o]e) e - e Mellie iat mS ©)|(1me)i Christmas. Snow was falling fochiat-¥ilarelher= ire)l(-veke aren iat= students filed out of school on their way home, ending the day with a Bang! ... of are ece]|CPaliiiiare hela) e)(= ele|(-re) victims. The Christmas party includes games for the children. Luan Lep i and David Knight, with his mother Janet's help, joined in the fun.

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Turn My Ring? “Will you turn my ring?” These were the famous words that echoed through the halls of the school on October 17, the day the juniors received their Class rings. The juniors got their rings Marty Gatewood said “I knew it would be the high- light of my junior year, and it was.” The ring-tuming ceremony began at 10:30. Walking off the platform, the girls were turned 86 given a pink times by their “I knew itwould be the carnation friends. Their a: aa presented by dates then highlight of PEN, Se babel Sally Daven- locked it by LYE and it was. port. Marty turning the ring the opposite way at the dance. The commons was turned into a semi-formal dancing area. It was decorated with pink balloons and silver glit- ter. Candlelight added a special touch. The disc jock- ey for the evening was Lloyd Brown. The juniors were anxiously waiting for the big dance. “Although it was not what | expected, | still enjoyed my- self and had a good time with my friends,” said junior Dave Ankeney. 16 Ring Dance Forrest pre- sented the guys with a scroll. Jeap Wedding helped out by announcing the couples. Mr. Don Ward was there to capture the excitement of the night with pictures. After the ceremony, the junior Class officers led the class in a traditional dance. The occasion ended alll too soon when the last song was played at 11:30. All the Taking a short break between dances, senior Andrea Firth and junior Brian Overbay enjoy each other's company. The tuming of class rings is an un- forgettable experience. President Dee Dee Ward anxiously watched as her escort Bill Ward tumed her ring the eighty-seventh time. special memories of the magical evening will be forever in their hearts. The smile on Elizabeth Tinsley’s face expresses the excitement felt by alll juniors on ring day.