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

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October I — Golf, Gloucester; Girls’ Basketball, Gloucester 2 — Homecoming pep rally; Football, Gloucester 3 — Homecoming Dance 5 — Girls’ Basketball, Menchville 6 — District Golf, Deer Run; Girls’ Basket- ball, Bruton 7 — Underclassmen pictures; Cross PEFEPrNer Country, York; Tidewater Challenge vs. Tabb 8 — Student Leadership Workshop; Field Hockey, Bruton; ]V Football, Northampton 9 — Football, York 13 — Girls’ Basketball, York 14 — Cross Country, Bruton; Field Hockey, HRA; JV Football, York 15 — Field Hockey, Tabb; Girls’ Basketball, Tabb 16 — Football, Tabb 17 — 10th grade car wash; Girls’ Basketball, Portsmouth Catholic DOANMIINCORN DIIDLIP Lipp POQUOSON PUBLIG LIB 774 Daniis c r pnp ROOTCELLAR TR yesh haben Rit ooh kate Wanmiiric ATD NAY The Joy of Winning. Happy Home- coming Queen Bonny Ro i ns shares her excitement with 1986 Homecom- ing Queen Dee Dee Ward. The peony, of Defeat. The expres- sion of senior David Loomis’s face tells it all after the 42-7 loss against Gloucester. 20 — Field Hockey, York; Girls’ Basketball, Gloucester 21 — Senior cap and gown measure; ]V Foot- ball, Gloucester 22 — Delivery of class rings; Field Hockey, Gloucester; Girls’ Basketball, Bruton 23 — Girls’ Basketball, Portsmouth Catholic 24 — District Cross Country; Ring Dance 27 — Field Hockey, Warwick 29 — Girls’ Basketball, York 30 — Senior Night; Football, Bruton Homecoming 13

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Homecoming Seniors Amanda Martin, Bonny Rollins, and Amy Hawkes were presented dur- “ing half-time. The Home- coming Queen and winner of the crown was Bonny Rollins. When asked how she felt, Bonny replied, “I was ner- vous, excited, scared, and cold all at the same time! All I could think about was my family and Jon (Check) up in the stands watching. The other two senior repre- sentatives were such good friends of mine that it wouldn’t have mattered who was crowned! But it was still a great honor.” “The highlight of the game was when Mark Jenkins sco- red,” commented player John Aronson. The fans respon- ded with the resounding fight song. Although the Bulls lost the Homecoming game 42-7, it didn’t dampen the spirits of the Islander fans who looked forward to the annual Home- coming Dance. The end to the week of cel- ebration was the Homecom- ing Dance. Decorations from the senior hall were provided to capture the spirit of the previous week. Decorations included top hats hung from the ceiling, a shredded sheet which said, “Friends are for- ever,” and clubs and activities rosters were placed on the wall. “It was a good idea using the hall decorations and a nice way to end the week,” re- plied senior Matt Regan. Eager students entered the dance and immediately heard their peers chanting the lyrics to popular songs, such as “All Cried Out.” Senior Tonya Juhl observed, “This was the best Homecoming Dance in the last four years.” The 1987 Homecoming Court. Re- presentatives and their escorts are seniors Amanda Martin, Trae Um- stead, Amy Hawkes, Bruce McEwen, Bonny Rollins, Steve Forrest, juniors Lee Ann Jenkins, Matt Mendez, sophomores Terri VanMeter, Brooks Holder, freshmen Mimi Pinner, and Geoff Beckelic. Money, Money, Money. The last day of Homecoming week, senior Kathy Shields collects money for the up- coming Homecoming dance. 12 Homecoming

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“The spirit is what makes a team win, so if a team loses, everyone loses,” commented senior Brad Watkins. Spirit is everywhere, not only in pep rallies but also in games and clubs. Senior Jeff Dickson commented, “Everyone in this school has a lot of spirit. It shows in all of the atheletic events because so many students participate.” One way students showed their spirit was Red, White, 14 Spirit ..the growing spirit is evident pirit on the Loose and Blue Day. This day was a way for the school to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Constitution. Senior Kristy Chaney said, “I thought that Red, White, and Blue Day was a neat idea. I think that too many people take the Con- stitution for granted. Many people showed patriotism and dressed up. I’m glad that I was a part of it.” Another way spirit was de- monstrated was dress-up day High Stepping. The Homecoming pep rally was kicked off by sopho- more Sherri Perok. Poquoson Raisins. “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” was sung during the Halloween pep rally by varsity cheerleaders Amanda Martin and Jennifer McGlohn. for Halloween. Junior Dani Bellis commented, “Most of the students participated on dress-up day. It really indica- ted how much spirit the students have.” The enthusiasm that was portrayed at two consecutive pep rallies was so tremendous that the spirit stick was awar- ded to the entire student body. Senior Yvette Freeman said, “The senior class has tried very hard to get the rest of the student body involved. At pep rallies, school dances, and football games there were always participating sen- iors around.” Senior Valerie Hatton summed up school spirit by saying, “The growing spirit is evident as you walk through the halls. I think that the un- derclassmen have shown much more spirit than in pre- vious years. But of course, the senior class has the most.”