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

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For the fourth consecutive year, participating in roudly representing the Senior Class, Whitney Paul Homecoming is old hat for Donna Thomas. However, ind Doug Atkins smile as they ride around the track — Todd Finkler is excited he was chosen Knight in his t half time. Senior year. i While being driven around the football field, Bonnie Chain and Taylor Holt, seniors, hope they will be crowned 1987-88 Homecoming Knight and Damsel. Happy they have been crowned as the 1987-88 Home- coming Knight and Damsel, Donna Thomas and Tay- lor Holt show excitement and enthusiasm as they smile to the crowd. After a long night, senior Damsel Laura Crescentini and Knight Chris Pendlebury show their school spirit as the participate in the Homecoming activities. Homecoming 27

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A Dazzling Knight $ at most Homecomings, dur- ing half time there is the crowning of the Homecom- ing Queen and this year was no exception. What was dif- ferent about the royal court was that in- stead of the court just consisting of the Queen and her princesses there were also Knights representing the different classes. Representing the freshman class were Jason Barber and Kristen Riddle; chosen to represent the sophomore class were David Layman and Nikki Merritt; chosen by the junior class to represent them were Kory Kenkins and Corri Miller. Chosen by the senior class were four couples — Doug Atkins and Whitney Paul, Todd Finkler and Donna Thomas, Chris Pendlebury and Bonnie Chain, and Taylor Holt and Laura Crescentini. During Homecoming Week, the senior class voted on which knight and damsel were to be crowned. Finally the moment arrived. Half time had arrived during the game and the prin- cesses and knights were escorted around the field in their cars. Once they had gone The Knight and Damsel for the sophomore class were David Layman and Nikki Merrit. They take a lot of pride and show it in their shining faces. 26 Homecoming around the football field, cars lined up in front of the stands and each class’s repre- sentatives were recognized. The ladies were escorted from their cars to the field by their fathers and the gentlemen were escorted by their mothers. The 1987 Homecoming King and Queen were then announced. Taylor Holt and Donna Thomas emerged the winners. Mr. Holt was g iven the king’s scepter by Miss Ellen Ascoli, Homecoming Queen for I986- 87. Miss Thomas was crowned by Mr. Sub- lett. After posing for pictures, the king and queen took their royal ride around the football field to the sound of thunderous applause. Homecoming 1987 will be always a fond memory cherished by those who participated. Eager to announcé the new 1987-88 Homecoming Knight and Damsel, Mr. Sublett and last year’s Queen, Ellen Ascoli, proudly walk onto the field. This years freshmen Knight and Damsel were Jason Barber and Kristen Riddle. They are very proud to represent their fine school in such an important event. As Corri Miller, the Junior Class damsel, stands with her father on the football field, the marching Knights perform one of their award-winning songs. With his mother, Kory Jenkins, the Junior Class Knight, stands proudly and gives everyone a shy, barely-there smile.

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A Blazing Knight or the first time in many years, there was a bon fire held at the school to promote the spirit of the school and football players. The bonfire was held behind the school and many organizations were asked to donate wood and large boxes to be burned. The crisp, clear October night was perfect for a crackling fire. As the full moon hovered over the water tower, the large, roaring fire worked its hypnotic magic and was enjoyed by all. The only other event that makes Home- coming special is victory by the football team. With hot defensive techniques from nose guard Andy Williams and linebacker Bill Killin, the defense disrupted the offen- The official Knight stands proudly on a firetruck, overlooking the game and cheering his team on toa fantastic victory on a cold night. While Gaines Cox and Amy Pulling have a spat about who has the most spirit, Gaines notices an onlooker and smiles. 28 Homecoming sive plans of the George Wythe Bulldogs. Cousins Jeff and William Henderson combined to run a total of 272 yards and score three touchdowns behind the out- standing blocking of the offensive line. Paul Amos’ two-point conversion pass to Doug Styles left the Bulldogs needing two scores to win and too little time to accomplish that goal. The final score of the 1987 Homecoming game was 2I-12, which according to Coach Brockwell was the first Homecoming game won by the senior players. |e Te aR tS ES ES RES EES As they fight to get the ball, E.J. Cook and Boogie Henderson prove they will not give into anyone.