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

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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

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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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The Cream of the Crop “Which side does it go on? The left or the right?” | don’t know! Tum around, everyone’s moving.” [BUGLE Gone sa “Move it!” “Sssssshhhhh!” “Yeah, ya'll cool it.” “Now look what you've done.” Buti gaerii “Ssssshhhhh!” The buzzing of lowered voices carried throughout the halls as the cap-and-gown clad seniors walked in Students of the month were recognized by the Exchange Club. These seniors were Stella Thompson, John Klassa, Phaedra Moran, Evonne Bookwalter, Pamela Danforth, Susan Roberts and Chip Tiffany. The R. Fletcher Gray award is presented to a student who succeeds despite overwhelming circumstances. Mrs. Marie Dryden presented this award to David Emrick. 30 Awards Assembly straight lines to the assembly. Smiles, hand squeezing, and a few tears were exchanged between friends as they shared the excitement of being seniors. The graduating class filed into the chairs set up in the center of the gymnasium as the underclassmen and faculty silently stood at atten- tion. The upperclassmen took their seats, prompting the rest of the classes to follow. As the final underclassman took his place on the bleachers, the assembly began. From those who stayed up late at night studying to those who woke up early every moming to arrive at school on time, the awards were given to a vast range of person- alities. The academic students received scholastic achievement awards while the sportsters eamed athletic awards. Those students who were neither scholastic nor athletic had a chance to win a perfect attendance award. Three hours passed slowly in the hot, stuffy gymnasium as students clapped and cheered for their peers who had received awards. The ceremony came fo a close as the school wished the members of the Tidewater Challenge team good luck in their match that affemoon.