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

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As the ceremony was about to begin, a hush fell over the crowd. Each couple anxiously awaited its turn to be in the spotlight and cross the bridge. As Andy Howard, senior class president, announced each junior, for just a moment a most precious ring was turned for the 89th time. It was a night looked for- A Perfect Fit. Excitement goes along with eae the class ring. junick ward to with great anticipa- tion. Junior class vice pres- ident, Dan Jones said, “The whole night was a big success because everyone had such a great time. The decorations were splendid due to the aid of the junior class.” The com- mons was decorated in hues of peach and teal. Adding that special touch were gold ...well worth the wait and silver class rings hung from the ceiling, each bearing the name of a junior. Off to the side were candlelit tables for two, where couples could take a relaxing moment from the night’s excitement. Jenny Forrest remarked that “The time taken out to decorate the commons was well worth the effort. It was a very special night and will be remembered by or Just a Moment everyone.” As the evening progressed and the music came to a halt, couples reluctantly parted from the commons. As Nancy McCuistion commented, “For just a moment, it was a night where we laughed until we had to cry, and we loved right down to our last goodbye.” Danille Trombetta was pleased when the Herff Jones representative pla- ced her ring on her finger. The Awaited Night. While waiting to enter the dance, juniors Deb Katz, Andrea Powell, and sophomore Paul Goddin look to see if friends have arrived yet. 16 Ring Dance

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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 |

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Stick it to Him. Before an go to the dance, junior Melissa Willis pins a corsage on her date, senior ) enny Discenza. Ring Costs “Attention all juniors, the Herff Jones re- | bresentative will be here on Tuesday during doth lunches to take ring orders.” To most juniors’ surprise, the cost of a class ring 1s on the rise. Junior Dale Williams said, “T can’t believe that my ring cost almost $200 and it was just the basic ring. I can’t imagine how much it would have cost if I had got it through a jeweler.” According to Barclay and Sons Jewelers in | I Coliseum Mall, there is approximately a one hundred dollar difference in boys’ and girls’ class rings in gold and fifty dollars im sil- verplated. Junior Angie Clausen bought her class ring from a jeweler. “I got my name, year of graduation, school shield, and scales of leadership all for $225, and I still don’t think that was a great deal.” A few juniors didn’t purchase a class ring. Junior Scott Drumheller is one. “I decided not to get a class ring because of the price, but of 1 do someday decide to buy one, I'll get ut through Herff Jones because he can always work you a good deal.” No matter what the price or which manu- facturer, the class ring holds the highlight of the junior year. Junior Nancy McCuistion commented, “Years down the road when I look at my ring, it will be a symbol of my high school years and a reminder of all the good times.” Ring Dance 17