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

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sefore the pie throw, these six lucky teachers contemplate how this ‘vent will affect the grades of the culprits. Opening Divder 7

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ea coe SRE SRT RCE SONA RSPEI TH RE DPT TRIO | ee eee SH ET NBN ORL II IO EESTI SA EDS SARI EIE, I PT AE HOE SOOT ride can be found everywhere you look, but the biggest inspiration has been found loitering around at pep rallies. The introduction of the Spirit Stick has brought a new type of rivalry between the up- per and lower classes. Everyone would like to have the stick in his possession as it is passed from student to student of the winning class. The first and second pep rallies brought victory to the senior class. This is the first year we have had male cheerleaders - - one on varsity and two on junior varsity. They prove a guy does not have to be involved in a competitive sport to receive a letter. Clubs have been renewed with the spirit, also. Homecoming has made a big impact, urging clubs to rival against one an- other once again to win first prize for an original float. Clubs also sell various items to raise money to benefit their funds. The SCA sponsored a contest to literally “clean up” the school. In this contest, each willing club was to purchase a trash can and decorate it in a fashionable and attractive way, often reflecting their club. These cans were displayed around the school. There is one more thing that has been graced with spirit. More people are attending football games now than in the previous years, In many instances almost triple the amount of 6 Opening Divider Spirit Stick 1 Rallies Classes While preparing the Spanish Club float, David Crumpler is thankful his everyday activities are not as tedious as this one. aa NES people from last year’s games. Along with the Chester Cinemas, clubs bound together to cheer on our team. The club showing the most spirit received a gratis movie at the Chester Cinemas sponsored by the Key Club. The movie The Pickup Artist was shown to the winning club, the senior class, at Il:45 on a Friday night. Hopefully the other sports will have as good a turnout as the football team has. Spirit can also be found in academics. New honors classes have been added, such as mathematics and science classes. More people are taking advantage of the advanced language classes, Spanish IV and V and French IV and V. In these classes, work and fun are both combined. For instance, a trip to Washington, D.C. and trips to museums were planned for this year. Enthusiasm has definitely entered our school. One sees more spirit during pep rallies, sports events and student life all together. As Coach Vic Williams has said time after time, “Let’s bring the pride back to Thomas Dale.” This year, pride and spirit seem to go hand in hand thanks to each student, class and teacher. Let’s hope spirit stays here for many years to come. After graduation, seniors, come back and support your Alma Mater. Juniors, sophomores, and freshmen keep up the good work.

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Get Into the Groove riinngg ... 5:00 a.m. As Gladys fumbled for the snooze button, she realized the big day had fi- nally arrived. Deciding against the extra ten minutes of som- ber, she quickly jumped out of bed. She felt her way to the bathroom. Although still summer, the linoleum floor felt colder than usual. She finally got dressed - - after going through three outfits to find THE right one. Make-up on and hair done, she looked at her clock -- only 6:15!?!? She still had about thirty minutes before the Sunshine Express came by her house. She fiddled around for something to do. Straightening up a little, primping, and planning for to- morrow’s ensemble took up some time. Gladys just felt the tension and excite- ment building up in her stomach. Finally the bus arrived. Slowly she boarded, but anxiously she left. Where is the auditorium? That was the place she was to go for her much awaited schedule. Using her handy school map, After showing up late for school in their pajamas and with their favorite teddy bear, Robin Whitt and Holly Asbury confess they forgot it was the first day of school. 8 Welcome Back she found it with ease. She had it!! Her first high school schedule! She looked at it -- a typical freshman schedule. Health P.E., English, Algebra, Earth Science, Span- ish 2 and Typing. She found some friends, “Hey, its great to see ya again!” they all cried. She hung out with them for a while, got caught up on the latest gossip, and compared schedules. As the first period bell rang, she left quickly for her class. As the procession of buses lined up in front of the school, she knew it was almost time to go home. The bell rang, and like a bolt of lightening, she was out the front door. On her way home, she reflected on her first day of school, which hadn't turned out so badly after all. Happy to be back in class Chris Pendlebury and Bubba Ozmore are enjoying themselves. After attending their first three classes, Janna Biz- zell and Stephanie Scott try to catch up on their first day’s homework during B lunch. we 2 PARE LEN LELL EEE IRE TERR