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

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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.”

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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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: dressing up for Halloween. Juniors | Robert Henesey, Eric Unstead, Tom ‘ Will the real Mr. Hinds please step Kostoff, Matt Mendez, David Stowell, Kevin Weis, Tray Matheson, Carlos Torres, and Scott Johnson dressed up as assistant principal Dave Hinds. Jello Wrestling The chilling sensation of standing in the ice cold mixture, the pressure from the stands, the determination to win if I could only shake the fear and keep my legs from buckling. These were just a few of the thoughts that raced through my mind as I stood facing my op- ponent in the ring of Jell-o. We were competing in the main event for the Battle of the Bods. We advertised the week before with posters, costumes, and announce- ments. By the time the night arrived those of us competing felt sure we'd have lots of support from our friends. Jennifer McGlohn, my tag team partner, had a classic case of nerves. Even as the others competing from Poquoson marched victoriously out of the ring, Jennifer and I felt only a little better about our chances. Bruce Rosenbaum, the coordinator, had re- peatedly reminded us of our safety rules. Brad EEC a i Arts gp cde a a re Borders and Matt Regan, our managers, had drilled us with strategic moves that would dev- astate our competitors from Tabb’s cheerlead- ing squad. Finally the moment arrived and Jennifer and I were escorted into the ring. Only five minutes later we were victoriously led away. We had tinted green skin and green memories of our adventures as Jell-o wrestlers. | Spirit 15 |