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

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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

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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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Give those kids a break. As the school year nears an end, students begin to get restless. When you think about it, Spring break is a way for students to relax, catch some rays, and get ready for the fourth quarter. Junior Eric Rohlfs describes it as, “It’s a way to break away from my parents and also breaks the monotony of life.” Getting away from school and parents is one way stu- dents relax. A few lucky ones got the chance to travel. Ju- nior Kerry Hodgkins went to visit friends in Canada. He says, “I saw friends and got away from my parents.” Spring break is also an ex- cellent time for groups of friends to get together and go places. Seniors Stacey Rob- it's almost over bins and Jackie Windley went to Florida over the break. They said, “Being together in Florida was great. With no parents we kept our own hours and did whatever we wanted to.” For the less fortunate ones of us who have to stay in town for the break, other activities have to suffice, such as in- dulging in a favorite pastime. pring Break Some of the most popular ones seem to shopping, sleep- ing in late, and taking in a movie. Whether you went out of town for the break or just hung around the house, Spring break is a promise of what is to come. After the break comes the realization that summer and freedom are just around the corner. Did You Hear? The Tan-a-Rama Hotel in Nags Head occupies seniors Bruce McEwen and Brad Watkin’s Spring break. The guys talked on the stairs while waiting for their friends. Grafitti. During Spring break, junior Deb Katz signed her name to the U2 wall at Windmill Studios in Dublin, Ireland. 28 Spring Break