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

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“It ll only pinch for a second.” “Don’t get too excited or your pulse will be too high.” “But just think it’s all worth it.” These are a few kind words of encouragement said to stu- dents who gave blood on March 29. As students walked into the gym, they saw Red Cross vol- unteers, crimson colored lawn chairs, and the terrify- ing faces of their peers. These volunteers were pricking fin- gers, taking temperatures and pulses, and recording health histories. Some students were caught wasting time at the cantina but were soon reprimanded by Zeola Fox, cantina chair- person. Others were found trying to console their friends. When asked what he thought about giving blood, senior Erick Grube replied, “Since this was my third time, I knew what to expect and I did it to help someone else. this was m Y first time Onating Blood You never know, I may end up saving my own life.” Red Cross volunteer Sean Ryan stated, “Today has been very successful, prosperous, and organized.” Approximately 125 stu- dents gave a pint of blood, which turned the blood drive into a huge success! Passing Time. After giving blood, students took time to eat before re- turning to class. It’s All Over. A look of relieve was shown on senior Steve Trull’s face as he awaits his turn for the canteen. 26 Blood Drive

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February 2 — Music assembly; Basketball, Gloucester 3 — Wrestling, Kecoughtan 4 — Competency testing 6 — Wrestling quad; Basketball, Norfolk Christian Take It Off. In nothing but his boxer shorts and t-shirt, junior Shawn Nadeau gave a winning speech and won the office of SCA vice-prsident. 8 — Vocational Education Week 19 — State wrestling; Basketball, Bruton 9 — Basketball, York 20 — State wrestling 10 — Report cards; Gymnastics, York; 22 — Basketball, Greenbriar Christian Basketball, Portsmouth Catholic 12 — Regional wrestling; Basketball, Tabb 13 — Regional wrestling 14 — Valentine’s Day 18 — Bland contest Elections 25

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March 2 — Interim reports; Bethel SCA visit 4 — Pep Rally spring sports — JV soccer, Phoebus 10 — Soccer, Northampton 11 — Jump Rope for Heart 12 — Soccer, Cox 16 — Tennis, Franklin 17 — St. Patrick’s Day; Music assembly 18 — Softball Baseball, New Kent 19 — Soccer, Fort Monroe; SAT’s 21 — SCA speeches; Softball, Norfolk; Ten- nis, Forest Glen; Soccer, Kecoughtan 22 — SCA elections; Basketball, Kecough- tan; Writer’s Forum 23 — Softball, Nasemond; Tennis, Nasemond 24 — Tennis, Menchville Please Don’t Hurt Me. Before having his blood taken, junior Allen Wil- liams watches as a volunteer takes his blood pressure. 25 — Softball Baseball, Bruton; Tennis, York 26 — Soccer, Franklin; Track, Todd’s Stadium 28 — Soccer, Bruton 29 — Blood Drive; Tennis, Tabb; Track, York 30 — Baseball, Clearfield 31 — Soccer, York; Tennis, Gloucester Blood Drive 27