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

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a M edor Gon tents .... Athletics Features I. Classes II. Organizations III. IV. STRENGTH NE’S greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time lie falls. When we speak of strength, the first thought that enters our minds is that concerning physical strength. But. far greater than this is the ability to overcome obstacles that keep one from doing the right tiling. People of today find all kinds of temptation on every side of them. It takes a man of strong character and will power to throw aside the things of the world. He must live so that his life will be a light for others to follow. Sometimes temptation will get the best of him and he falls by the wayside. If he is able to rise from this fall, then he lifts himself to a higher plane than he ever was before. This is the real strength of the human soul. - — Gertrude Avent. MIL T. C. WILLIAMS Page Six

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le J x Jecioi- Der I i cation .... .... As we complete our four years at Chester, we would not go forth from its doors without pausing to consider our achievements and to pay a tribute to those responsible in a large degree for our success. To school officials, past and present, we wish to express our gratitude and sincere appreciation for your placing our school on a plane which has enabled us to reap great benefits therefrom. To you, we dedicate this, the eighth volume of the Reflector. CHARACTER ( CHARACTER is the cornerstone of j individual greatness. It carries man through temptation and trial, and exerts a guiding and controlling in- fluence over his life. God gives the mind and body, but man molds and builds the character. The building of a strong and noble character should be the highest aim of each individual, for a good character is a precious thing, and the work in its making is the noblest labor on earth. As one treads life’s pathway, he is continually casting influence on others; for this reason he should strive to throw out pure and noble traits to his fellow- nten. The formation of a stainless char- acter is the first thing that “youth should learn, and the last that age should forget.” — Muriel Dailey. MR. P. M. TYLER Page Five

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In Appreciation “From you shall others learn the way.” » « ( °HE development of education in Chesterfield County has f Q kept pace or eclipsed its progress in other lines. We feel that this must largely be due to the personal ef- forts of the superintendents and school trustees. In acknowl- edgment of their efforts we would call attention to those who have been directly associated with the administration of our schools. Though some are gone, the influence of their lives and work still lives. They have left an indelible imprint on the schools and communities. The first division superintendent was the Hon. Beverly A. Hancock, who was appointed to that position about 1870. Mr. Hancock was a prominent jurist of Chesterfield and Manchester, and occupied a place on the bench of our county. He is there- fore known to many as Judge Hancock. He was followed in office by Mr. E. S. Robinson, who in turn gave place to Captain William A. Blankenship. The old Captain was a unique figure, loved and respected by all, save the squirm- ing small girls and boys who came to attention when he appeared at school to ask questions. The most pleasurable part of such visits, to them, was his retreat. Mr. W. G. Owen and Dr. Charles M. Hazen were the next in order as superintendents. By this time a marked change in school development was being noted and during Dr. Hazen’s ad- ministration, the four year high school was first introduced. In 1913 our own Mr. Philip M. Tyler, beloved principal of this school, was appointed superintendent. During his regime, a building and consolidation program was launched with notice- able results. The one to follow him, Mr. T. C. Williams, is the present incumbent and his successful administration speaks for his ability. This brief resume would not be complete without an acknowl- edgment of the debt felt by the school to the citizens of Bermuda district who have served as school trustees. In record of their sympathetic understanding and constructive helpfulness we place their names upon this page. To Mr. Charles N. Friend is largely due the credit for secur- ing the vocational appropriation for the Third District for Page Seven