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

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poe. Til Two “Mom, I’ve got something really important to tell you and | don’t want you to get upset. It’s nothing, really. Don’t even bother yourself about it.” “What is it, dear?” “Mom, I’m getting married tomorrow.” “You'‘re WHAT?!” “I've taken care of every- thing. The invitations have been delivered, the food has been prepared, the flowers have been ordered, and it’s all set for tomorrow. It’s gonna be a blast!” “Marriage is not a blast! It’s something very serious and you're making a mockery of it!” “Mom, it isa mockery. It’s a mock wedding.” The parents of Betsy Bell, Shawn Rollins, Melissa Frost, and Tarek Stone are probab- ly still experiencing the shock of their children’s “wedding.” The weddings, a tradi- tional part of the Family Liv- ing criteria, took place on May 9. The students are responsible for handling and financing this mock event with their mock budget. Melissa Frost and Tarek Stone were married by the mock Reverend Roger Tomlinson and the mock weddin Shawn Rollins. “With this earring, | thee wed,” summed up the not-so-traditional of seniors Betsy Bell and Reverend Mo Odenwelder tied the knot for Betsy Bell and Shawn Rollins. The marriages were brief, just lasting as long as the reception. In fact, the whole wedding was somewhat un- traditional, ending with Mrs. Betsy “Rollins’’ pulling her new husband Shawn away by the wedding ring in his ear. a The mock bride and groom stand before the minister. Juniors Tarek Stone and Melissa Frost exchanged mock vows for their Family Living class. Mock Wedding 27

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Heart Maker Oooouuuccchhh! Dis- gusted, you throw the material and needle on the table and head for the bathroom in search of a Curad. You open the medicine chest and encounter an empty box of Band-aids. Cursing, you run cold water over your finger to stop the bleeding. After a few minutes, you cut off the faucet and stare at the angry wound. You dry your hands and head into the living room to finish sewing, realizing that you couldn‘t possibly prick your finger again. You had already pricked all ten of 26 Sadie Hawkin’s Day them! After tying off the last stitch, you let out a sigh of relief. Stretching, you idly wonder if even Don Johnson was worth all this. Not just the pillow, the whole thing: the fear of rejec- tion, the anxiety, the money, everything! Grabbing the pillow, you put it under your head and settle down for a well-earned rest. Suddenly, you jump up with a start. What if he doesn't like it? Smiling, you lie down again. If he acts like he doesn’t like it, you'll nail it through his back! In AP English class, senior John Klassa programmed the computer to graph functions with “Klass!” At the dance, junior Melissa Frost and her boyfriend Taylor Forrest were decked out in country attire. On Sadie Hawkins day, junior John Morris proudly wore a stylish metallic patch with shoulder strap designed by junior Jill Deaton. The pillow was best in show.

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Poquoson Pretties? Somebody had to prove that not all the girls around here are as pretty as they say, and that was a task that only men could do. Since the DECA found it too difficult and risky to select a girl that would be proud to hold the title of “Ugliest and most womanless,” they decided to give the guys a try for the title. That night of Wednesday, The proud pageant winner, Miss Ewa-ewa-Manuah-Sewah-Lamuah- Duwah-Duwah, better known as Clay Marcum, posed with second place winner “Teasin’ Tina” Jeep Wedding, and third place winner “Luscious Luise” Luis Cuesta. It was a difficult decision for Rogette Tomlinson, Bard Gemmill, and Tina Smith who judged the Poquoson Pretties “Womanless” pageant. 28 Poquoson Pretties April 30, was one to remember. The forum was crowded, and people waited in line to get in, anxious to witness such a cultural event. Some desperate seniors came in with the hope of finding their ideal Prom date among the participants! Others were moved by the curiosity of seeing the big “macho” football players dressed as girls and moving their hips on stage. The audience welcomed all the Poquoson Preities with noisy applause, as they walked towards the stage, smiling with those red- hot tangee lips. “Freedom” was heard throughout the PHS forum as Miss Ewa-ewa- Manuah-Sewah-Lamuah-Duwah- Duwah, Clay Marcum, sang it out in his, or her, winning talent perfor- mance. Some of them would make beautiful “mamas!” There is not a doubt in our minds that some of those guys would be a lot more successful at Tabb dances if they dressed as girls. Some others, however, with their moustaches and chest hair, did not look that “marvelous.” “Gosh, it makes me sick,” said one of the girls in the audience, after the pageant. “Some of the guys look better with the make-up on than | do!” Although the talents looked very much the same, the audience did not spare applause or laughter. The judges, Misters Tim Smith, Bob Gemmill, and Roger Tomlinson had to make the tough decision. The $50.00 for first place went to Miss Ewa-ewa-Manuah- Sewah-Lamuah-Duwah- Duwah, portrayed by junior Clay Marcum, who is probably in the Bahamas. Second place was taken by Teasin’ Tina, better known as senior Jeep Wedding, and third place was received by Luscious Luise, who is also known as senior Luis Cuesta. Now it is time for the girls to show their male qualities.