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

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ifter receiving their complimentary chicken legs, ohn Spenser, Warren Shepherd, and Dennis Jones yonder if they are really edible. A Demonstration of Competitive Spirit I’m So Excited he time had come to have the usual class competition. Each class sponsored one of the football « xaches for a pie eat- ing contest. In the race were Mr. Mike Wright, who was sponsored by the freshmen class, Mr. Ben Brockwell, who was sponsored by the sophomore class, Mr. Bob Horning, who was spon- sored by the junior class, and, lastly, Mr. Vic Williams, who was sponsored by the senior class. When the race was over, the freshmen class walked away the winner because Mr. Horning devoured his pie at an amazing speed. As the end drew near, the class who The chorus, under the supervision of Mrs. Schaeffer, performs extremely well during one of the many pep rallies of the school year. The lonely water tower bewitches the night. showed the most spirit had the honor of receiving the spirit stick. It was to be car- ried around and exchanged between the winning class members. When the pep ral- ly was over, the senior class was the win- ner of the spirit stick. The pep rally showed that the pride has returned to our school. The feeling in the air could be felt during and after the pep rally. Even students who usually do not participate were excited about the new feeling shared by the student body. Let’s hope that our school will be inspired to continue showing the spirit and pride the student body deserves. Patiently taking an unusual seat, Bubba Ozmore waits for his cue to enter the pep rally as the L.C. Bird Skyhawk. CHESTERFIELD COUNTY LIBRARY VIRGINIA Pep Rally 2l

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Pure anguish shows in the faces of these seniors as Blind folded, Boogie Henderson gets ready to rate they pull hard against the sophomores to winat the how the “mystery kisser”, actually his grandmother, kisses. annual tug-of-war. 20 Pep Rally

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Strike Up the Band t was an extremely hot day when the Fort Lee Band performed for the fac- ulty and students. They opened with “The National Anthem” as the audi- ence rose to an ovation. In between songs, the band master gave little history lessons about the Constitution. Jazz music put rhythmn in everyone’s feet and Civil War music made the audience stop and think about the soldiers who lost their lives on the battleground. Another patriotic song performed was While the band plays, this percussionist keeps rhythm by clapping the cymbals on cue. These band members stand proudly as they patiently wait for the big finale to come. ene ean 22 Fort Lee Band “America The Beautiful’, which also re- ceived a standing ovation. “Stars and Stripes Forever” was the last song. The only female member, who received a standing ovation, performed a piccolo solo. After the performance, the band loaded up and left quickly, for they had another engagement they had to make. As part of the brass instrumental section, this tuba player waits for his solo to come up.