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

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Victory Ride. Sitting atop senior Tom Kos- offs shoulders, Homecoming Queen Andrea Forrest rejoices in her victory over the Tabb diomecoming Queen in the Battle of the Bods jyudding-wrestling competition. Put It Here, Pal. In a show of good sportsman- ship, senior Chuck Sack shakes the hand of his Tabb opponent. Chuck won the match, which helped lead Poquoson to an over-all victory over Tabb. Battle of the Bods 17

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Competition Let The Games Begin The gym was hot and crowded. The pungent odor of chocolate pudding permeated the air. The restless crowd quieted and waited with bated breath for the beginning of the third annual Battle of the Bods. This battle brought together rival schools Poquoson and Tabb, to pit bod against bod and determine which was truly “better.” The festivities began with both schools casting aside old arguments and hostilities to unite each class in the sub-division, Battle of the Classes. Such games as the inner- tube relay, the sack-dragging race, and the final tug-of-war were used to determine the senior class as victor. Sophomore Angela Kaufman com- mented, “The sack-dragging relay was the best — it was really funny to see those big, studly men dragging the girls around on potato sacks!” So Do I Really Have To? Waiting in the side- lines with her coach Jason Duty, JV cheer- leading captain sophomore Dory Holt psyches herself up. Dory lost her match, but it was a fight all the way, with Tabb scoring in the last few seconds. 16 Battle of the Bods Said senior Geri Flynn of the Bat- tle of the Classes, “I thought the Battle of the Classes was a great way to bring together the seniors of both Poquoson and Tabb. We seniors need to stick together!” The evening progressed and the moment arrived. The long-awaited event — wrestling in six inches of chocolate pudding — was about to begin. Poquoson and Tabb re-assem- bled their forces and resumed rival- ries as prominent members of both schools came forth and challenged each other to the test. Said senior coach Tracy Butts of the event, “Coaching Homecoming Queen Andrea Forrest to victory was an excellent way to participate in the Battle of the Bods. The only thing I didn’t like was trying to get the dried pudding out of my hair!” Though the wrestling was enjoyed by many, some students felt that it is possible to have too much of a good thing. “Watching the wrestling was cool, but I think there should have been more events that all students | could participate in,” said senior Carlos Torres of the battle. | As the doors opened at the Battle’s end, and the victorious members streamed into the cool night air, sophomore Kevin Phillips was heard to say, “I always knew Poquoson was better!” Senior Amy Alexander had a dif- ferent opinion of the evening’s events. “I think the Battle of the Bods was an excellent way to drop the hostilities between Poquoson and Tabb and bring all the students | together. The idea was not to prove one school better than the other.” A Sticky Win. Throwing her arms in the air, | senior Becky Bradshaw enjoys her victory over her Tabb opponent. It took only seconds for Becky to successfully pin Tabb’s varsity cheerleading captain. |

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What qualities do youlook | § “ for in a presidential candi- | date? “T look for an honest, hard-working person who’s willing to do anything for his or her country.” — sopho- more Kim Morrell “I don’t vote for a party, I vote for the issues. My issues concern edu- cation and ecology.” — Coach Ed Spain “The choices this year were total opposites. I usually lean toward someone who shares the same views of America and values that I do.” — junior Betsy Borders “I'd look for the candidate who shows the leadership qualities to get this country going in the right direc- tion — morally I mean.” — senior Jenny Smith “I would vote for the candidate who works to achieve goals that aren't impossible.” — freshman Debra Rice “I like a president who is down to earth. Someone who can under- stand the problems of today.” — junior Shantil Putzulu An X Marks The Spot. While taking a quick mo- ment out during his lunch, sophomore Robert Check votes for the candidate of his choice. “A really impor tant thing is that Robert was also an election official for the they have everyone’s best interest at sophomore class. heart. They really have to care about the citizens and not just themselves.” — senior Deb Katz Meet The Next President Of The United States. As students get off the buses, they are greeted by Dukakis’ surrogate candidate, junior Amy Long. After shaking Amy’s hand senior Kevin Vernall headed toward Bush’s “T look for honesty. He should sup- surrogate candidate, junior Brian Sanders. port religion, military, the homeless and every aspect of American society. He should be very open- minded. — senior Jenny Ross “Somebody with good ideas. Some- body who is going to pass laws and do what’s good for the people.” — junior Crystal Lemmons 18 Mock Election