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

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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.

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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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Miss PHS: A Little More The sweat began to pour down the faces of the con- testants as the announcer approached the podium. Plastered smiles were rz diligently kept in place as the girls stood nervously on the stage, knees knocking and eyes blinded by the bright stage lights. As the announcer cleared his throat to speak, each girl sent up a silent prayer. Friendship was put aside as each girl anxiously wished for another’s name to be announced. After all the practice and rehearsals, who wanted to settle for first or second runner-up when they could be Miss PHS? Junior Brigette Vernon's jazz dance to the song “When the Going Gets Tough” helped her earn second runner-up. As she accepted her award, the other girls looked around at each other nervously with a mixture of ex- citement and uneasiness- excitement due to the fact that they still had a chance to be Miss PHS and uneasiness because, while they might have a shot at the crown, they might end up with noth- ing at all. First runner-up went to Talent, beauty and poise are evident in the new Miss PHS, Laura Little. senior Sandra Wheless, partly for her lip-synch of the song “Beauty School Dropout.” The mixture of feelings con- tinued to chum as the girls realized that only one place remained, that of Miss PHS. Each girl held her breath as the winner’s name was announced. Miss PHS was Laura Stone Little. Laura won the talent competition for singing two songs from the musical My Fair Lady — “Wouldn'‘t It Be Lovely?” and “| Could Have Danced All Night.” There were a few tears in everyone’s eyes as Laura received her crown, a trophy, and a dozen red roses. The evening came to a close as freshman Jennifer Forrest was named Miss Con- geniality and sophomore Marcie Saulman was voted Miss Photogenic. The five winners in the Miss PHS pageant stand proudly together after the pageant. Left to right: Marcie Saulman (Miss Photogenic), Sandra Wheless (Ist Runner up), Laura Little (Miss PHS), Brigette Vemon (2nd Runner up), and Jenny Forrest (Miss Congeniality). reas to the tempo of the music, Jenny Forrest performs her aerobic dance. She received the trophy for Miss Congeniality. Miss PHS 29