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

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Joining the Ranks e have new teachers at our school this year. Some of them came from other schools while for some this is their first year teaching. One of our new teachers is Mr. Ben Brockwell, who teaches Earth Science. He has taught for eighteen years at Lloyd C. Bird, Dinwiddie, and Matoaca High Schools. Mr. Brockwell feels that we have a very enthusiastic school with a lot of spirit. He feels students here are more involved in school activities which is a tribute to the students, faculty, and the administration. Mr. Brockwell attended Wingate Junior College and later trans- ferred to Virginia Commonwealth Univer- sity where he graduated with an Associ- ate Science Degree in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree. Mrs. Suzanne Sheehan, a Spanish teach- er, has taught for three years. These years were at Powhatan High (two years) and in Valencia, Spain (one year). She attended Busy working on the overhead, Mrs. Katie Whitfield explains new material to her students hoping there will not be many questions. When asked how he liked being the newest addition to the science staff, Mr. Brockwell replied that he is hot and tired on this warm September Monday. 10 New Teachers the University of Valencia and Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish. Mrs. Sheehan decided to be a teacher be- cause she wanted to keep learning and help others to learn. She enjoys art, jazz, competitive swimming, writing, and trav- eling. Miss Terry Jervis teaches Biology and Chemistry. She attended Longwood Col- lege and graduated with a Bachelor of Sci- ence degree in Physics. Miss Jervis be- lieves that students at our school have high goals due to higher expectations of parents and a desire to compete with oth- er students. She also believes this could cause problems for those who try too much and turn to drugs or alcohol. Miss Jervis also feels that school spirit is good, but activities still need more support and many students are too apethetic. On the belief that our society needs better teach- ers in hopes of competing and being suc- cessful on the national level, Miss Jervis decided to become a teacher. Previously, A first year teacher at our school is Miss Terry Sue Martin, a health and phys- ical education teacher. Miss Martin at- tended the University of South Carolina and majored in education and recreation and minored in public relations. Miss Mar- tin has other interests including swim- ming, tennis, and her fiance. | Mr. Mike Wright, another health and physical education teacher, has been teaching for six years, all of them at Goochland High School. Mr. Wright be- lieves that students at our school have very good study habits. He attended Vir- ginia Commonwealth University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. Mr. Wright teaches health and physical education and is an assistant football coach. These are only a few of our new and welcomed faculty. We would like to say thank you for coming to our school and we hope you like it here. Miss Jervis did cancer research at MCV. ity ae Se — e : t v ‘ 4 : z ‘ i

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Lee Snider and Scott Haddock fill out yet another While threatening clouds hovered over the trailers round of information cards in Miss Moore’s English these students trudge towards their new classes. class. — =e Ratad peng - es had ca - - % ; With great anticipation to start this year’s school year off on the right foot, Chris Fox, Melissa Fulcher, Lisa Hammersley and Launce Barber just can’t hold in their enthusiasm. On their way to class Mary Bellmore and Whitney Paul pause to look at merchandise in the new spirit store. Welcome Back 9

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In an attempt to get things done, Miss Boyd might as well get used to the many interruptions associated with being a new guidance counselor. As a new addition to the P.E. department, Ms. Terry Sue Martin finds moments when she can sit down and rest like this a rarity. ASE PPTL AE LST TALE BOATS 05 EN ET ALI PRT PASAT A Back-to-school-night puts Ms. Jervis ina good mood while talking with students’ parents. 0 be a teacher ona hot summer day is almost as bad As Mr. Prvett tells a private joke, Mr. Mike Wright, the s being a student, the new Spanish teacher, Senorita new physical education teacher, has a good laugh. heehan, says as she passes back test papers.