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

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“The Sleeping Beauty of Loreland,” our Junior Play, left us with many beautiful memories. We were enabled, as a result of the play’s suc- cess, to give the Seniors a reception of lasting fame. On Field Day, we were indeed proud at being victors of the day. As a final token of respect for our school, we set aside a fund for movies to stimulate the growth of other young minds. As the last season of our growth was ushered in, wintry winds of increasingly difficult tasks blew away the healthy tan of growing things. In its place came the whiteness of old age. With renewed zeal, we put forth our best efforts in a final spirit of energy. Anxiously we awaited the day of pure, shining whiteness—the final Graduation. On February 14, the student body recognized our seniority as we observed Class Day. Closely following, on February 28, ‘““‘The Patsy” made a very successful appearance as our class play. Amid ever changing conditions, we remained undaunted. In increas- ing fury, the storms of difficult lessons beat upon us; with increasing brilliance, the sun of Hope and Achievement shone down on us, until at last, the day of days dawned—Graduation! By consistent effort and by tedious care, a tiny plant bursts through the earth, which has nurtured it in sunshine and storm alike, to behold all the world spread around it. Only then does the plant begin to grow into usefulness. It becomes quite different from the tiny seed from which it grew. We, the Seniors of 1941, have sprung from a tiny seed. Nurtured in school, by the storms of hard tasks and by sunshine of encouraging spon- sors, we are just beginning to realize the vastness of the realm of Knowl- edge. We are indeed grateful for the storms of the past; for only through overcoming obstacles can we become strong men and women. We are just beginning to grow in the field of Learning. Briefly we pause in our quest, to pay homage to the guiding influences of a past ideal borne into the future. Then, with courage in our hearts and a gleam in our eyes, we leave Chester High School with memories that will never forsake us. MARY HELEN PERKINSON “Whe Reflector. i twenty-six

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The change from one ideal of life to another is al- ways gradual, like the change in seasons. After a time of almost unnoticed alteration in nature, we at length gaze upon a world that hes been transformed. It is natural, then, to look back upon the events which led to the wondrous transformation. The alteration began in September, 1937, as a bewildered, and yet proud, group of Freshmen enrolled at Chester High School. Frantically scurrying about to find the proper classrooms at the proper times, we gradually became adjusted to the new order of life. Termed “green’—as “green” we were—we determined to “climb though the rocks were rugged.” Spring, close on the heels of Winter, brought on vacation and a welcome rest from the quest for Knowledge and Understanding. In the autumn, we returned for another season of expansion and growth. The greenness of our Freshman year faded into a pink glow of pride at being no longer considered “ratss.’ help us and encourage us in our intellectual expansion, Peggy Terrell. It We chose as our mascot, to was on January 27, 1939, that we were given our place in the sun of Chester High School. That day was Sophomore Class Day. During the ensuing vacation, many of our number were beaten to earth, to rise no more. Others came back, with renewed strength, to carry on. As Juniors, our pink of glowing pride merged into a healthy tan as we labored in the strong sunlight of Hope. Feeling “grown up,” as upper classmen, our minds began to sink deeper into the soil of Learning, grasp- ing newer and better things. At long last, we were privileged to join certain clubs and organizations of the school. ce twenty-five “She Reflector

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WE, the Class of ’41, being of sound mind, despite evi- dence to the contrary, do hereby give, devise, and bequeath our worldly possessions in manner and form following: ARTICLE 1 Section 1. To Mr. E. S. H. Greene, our superintend- ent, we will much happiness and prosperity; also, many more maroon coupes so that he will have them handy in case of any sort of misfortune. Section 2. To Mr. Thompson, our principal, we will a student body that is willing to keep our school and grounds clean all the time. ARTICLE II Section 1. To Miss Moses, we leave a sweet and unbroken succes- sion of restful nights and peaceful dreams—dreams of her experiences as teacher here at C. H. S. Section 2. To Mrs. Erfft, we will many peaceful years at her home when she won’t have to teach or even substitute at school. Section 3. To Mr. Crump, we bequeath a nice new chalk compass that will work easily when he wants to draw circles on the blackboard. Section 4. To Miss Henderson, we will a history class that can spell perfectly. Section 5. To Miss Scott, we will a class that will go promptly to her room, take their seats, and stay there for the remainder of the period. Section 6. To Miss Williams, we will a station wagon in which she can easily bring all the teachers and a part of Chester to school each morning. Section 7. To Miss Daugherty, we bequeath a platform to stand on, in order that she may reach the blackboard and also be seen by the class. Section 8. To Miss Cline, we will a handsome “Sir Walter Raleigh” with a big coat, so that she won’t get wet when she falls in the snow. Section 9. To Miss McDonald, we will a group of French students who will learn to conjugate verbs correctly and will keep quiet when she leaves the room. a twenty-seven “Wie Retlec tor