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

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Chitter-Chatter. While waiting patiently at the bus stop, seniors Nancy McCuistion and Robin Thrift, and juniors Travis Rice and Shawn Nadeau take a break to catch up on the day’s events. “But, Honey.” In The Diary of Adam and Eve, Eve, senior Jenny Forrest, pleads with Adam, freshman Greg Rudy, to forgive her for their dismissal from Eden. It’s Time to Play The lights began to ebb and a hush fell across the room. The creaking of seats and a chorus of coughs echoed throughout the auditorium. Then there was a complete silence as the curtains parted on a brightly lit world of make-believe. The Apple Tree was the first pro- duction put on by the school. It was a three part musical that ran Friday and Saturday, November 11 and 12. For many people, The Apple Tree was the first play they had ever per- formed in. It was a new experience for many and it gave them a dif- ferent view of the world. Junior Shawn Nadeau comments, “While I was in the play The Apple Tree, I learned a few lessons in put- ting on make-up. I now have a little more respect for the trouble women go through putting on make-up.” For others, acting is a way to re- lease themselves from the real world and journey into a world of make be: lieve. Senior Robin Thrift feels, “...(act- ing) gives me a chance to create.” Working on a play has its benefits too. Freshman Kristen Shaw says, “I really enjoyed working on the play because it gave me a chance to meet new people.” The Spring play was Barefoot im the Park. This Neil Simon play ran for two consecutive nights on Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25. Be- cause the cast was small, many of the actors, actresses, and the crew formed a close-knit bond with one another. Senior Denise Chapman says, “When you work on a play either for costumes, make-up, props, or lights, you are part of something big; a ereation from scratch. You also have a chance to be involved in the special relationship within a group of tal- ented and hardworking people who, in the end, are special friends.” Plays 25

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Deadly Attraction. Love can be a dangerous thing. The prisoner, sophomore Greg Kreu- ger, had the choice between two doors. One held a beautiful damsel, the other a ferocious tiger. The tiger, junior Melissa Robertson, fatally wounded the prisoner. In... Out. Breathing exercises help many ac- tors and actresses to relax. Junior Amy Long practiced her breathing patterns before play rehearsal. 24 Plays “Your Stole, Madam.” In Barefoot in the Park, Mr. Velasco, junior Brian Sander, Mrs. Banks, senior Robin Thrift, and Ethel’s daughter, junior Amy Long, prepare to g o to dinner.

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What was the best thing Santa ever brought you? “I got a Micky Mouse Flashlight once when I was about 6 or 7.” — freshman Kris Kolet “A toy called Grief Relief. They were sacks of air you pop when you are mad.” — freshman Maureen Sack “I never had a Santa Claus. When I was 6 my brother told me the truth so my parents never acted like Santa.” — freshman Jennifer Slaton “Last year I got a stereo with a com- pact disc player.” — sophomore Melissa Zohn “A trampoline when I was 8 years old.” — sophomore David Forrest “I got a Criss Cross Crash race track. My cat used to watch it and her tail would get in the way and she would run off scared.” — sopho- more Dana Atkins “When I was 8 years old I got a purple 3 speed bicycle.” — junior Crystal Lemons “A plastic pottery wheel and some quick dry clay.” — junior Michelle Corn “I was 9 years old and got a huge stuffed animal. It was bigger than I was.” — junior Lisa Jordan What Can Santa Bring You? At the children’s Christmas party, Jeff Leavitt gives his list to Santa (also known as Greg Hopkins). The “A pink Huffy bicycle with training ” . . ‘ wheels.” — Junior Ilana Xinos party was given to the children by the SCA. “A choo choo train you wind up. It ie La La La La” al eta ieee in ai } | real smoke and everything. I ristmas season with a se ection of carols. d iu Bea Nee The crowd listened closely as seniors Nancy use co Cc se my brother with tt. McCuistion and Lori Topping led the chorus — senior Bill Ford to the sound of “We Wish You A Merry Christ- mas.” “When I was 4 I got my first pair of ice skates.” — senior Linda Svensen “Christmas Break!!!” — senior Geri Flynn 26 Christmas