Thomas Dale High School - Reflector Yearbook (Chester, VA)

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22 Summer Progresses with Activities or the majority of people, school activities cease in June, as school ends. But even while summer pro- gresses, many school activities take place. A number of events occur in preparation for the upcoming year. Marching band starts practicing at the beginning of August in order to be in step for the first football game. The rifle, majorette, and flag squads are twirling their way into new territory this year by trying new routines. The rifle and majorette squads are not only twirling their rifles and batons, but also small flags and sticks decorated with While attending the 1984 summer cheerleading camp held this year at Longwood College in Farmville, the Thomas Dale Varsity Cheer- leaders showed their true heritage. Discussing plans for the weekend, Martha Va- den and Skeeter Romig decide to attend Thomas Dale’s first home game. Hoping the rest of the day will pass quickly, Sharon Perry and Toni Gregory wonder, ‘‘Is this what | really want to eat for lunch?” Summer Activities ribbon. The flag team began using streamers this year to give a new look to their routines. Taking a jump on the new year, the cheerleaders began their practices this summer in addition to selling ads and boosters. The cheerleaders also spent time preparing ideas and ways to make the pep rallies exciting. Hop- ing for a good year the football players started their practice in August. The players practiced hard to insure a strong year with much fan participa- tion. To get a good start on this year’s yearbook, the Reflector staff started meeting during the summer. The staff spent many long hours coming up with a good theme for the book. During the summer the staff members spent time trying to sell ads to local businesses. The staff also spent time with such projects as senior portraits and under- classmen pictures. Despite the end of school, much ac- tivity does occur during the summer. With extra-curricular activities involv- ing many students and requiring much organization, it is easy to see why the summer is So busy. SPiN en ps

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Addressing her classmates as well as spec- tators, valedictorian Liz Gaglinano relates perceptions to the future of each 1984 gra- duate. Appreciative of the seniors’ hard work dur- ing the past year, Mr. Hastings realizes he too gets a summer vacation before returning to the efforts of teaching another class of devoted students. While accepting his Balfour Award, Joe Volpe re- flects on years past as well as anticipating the fu- ture. CHESTERFIELD COUNTY LIBRARY VIRGINIA Graduation 21

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Leading the team to victory, Coach Tucker and Coach Moss give the Knights support and en- couragement. Walking in his father’s footsteps, Trent Tucker, son of Coach Tucker, assists the Knights to a victory. Concentrating on the mechanics of the game, these two players contemplate the plays they will execute when they enter the game. Hoping that relief from homework is in sight, Muffie Armstrong thinks about the fun she won’t have over the weekend. leading to the locker room for a pep talk, Coach Vestfall and the Knights are pleased with their 2ad at halftime. Summer Activities 23