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

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Jerry Maitland takes his tur the trampoline. New equipment and space have created new interest in the Physical Education Department. I MR. EDMUND KARPUS Wake Forest College, B. S., Health and Phys- ical Education, Athletic Director. MRS. SARAH JANE MICK Longwood College, B. S., Health and Physical Ed- ucation, Girls ' Varsity Club, Girls’ Varsity Bas- ketball. MISS JEAN MUIR Lynchburg College, B. A., Health and Physical Ed- ucation, J. V. Basketball, Softball, Assist with Var- sity Club. MR. ROBERT ODENWELDER University of Arizona, B. S., Physical Ed ucation, J. V. Football, J. V. Bas- ketball. MR. JACK WESTFALL Concord College, B. S., Physical Education 9, 10, Varsity Club, Track Coach, Assistant Foot- ball Coach. MR. JAMES W. WILLIAMS R. P. L, B. S., Univer- sity of Virginia, M. Ed., Driver Education, Safety Council. Mr. Jim Williams explains automobile workings to his students 26

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Perdue instructs his class in the use of equipment as they enjoy the facilities in the new drawing room. Thomas Dale Students Enjoy Ultra-Modern Language Lab Last year the Language Department flourished through the use of one of the most modern laboratories in the state. Students practiced by listening to tape recorders which broadcast sound without wires. Teachers were able to make individual corrections without being heard by the entire class. By repetition of the recorded sounds, students im- proved their speaking knowledge of a language. Tapes were also placed in the library for the use of students desiring to make up work or simply to pra ctice. Frequent classes in the language lab improved both accent and comprehen- sion. The lab is equipped with complete sets of French I and Spanish I tapes, but others are also available. The study of industrial arts includes mechanical drawing and shop. New equipment made a difference in this field, also. Superior machinery and well-planned instruction gives students the background for future work. For many it is a long-awaited opportunity to perfect skills and increase in- terest under supervision and guidance. MR. HOWARD BLACKMON Temple University, B. S., French, French Club. MR. LANDON PERDUE University of Virginia, Virginia Polytechnic In- stitute, R. P. I., Draw- ing. MRS. JOYCE SOTO Union College, A. B. Spanish, Latertulia, Span- ish Club. MR. BOBBY STACY University of Richmond, B. S., Industrial Arts, Mechanical Drawing. MR. ROY TUCKER University of Alabama, B. S., Industrial Arts. MISS ELIZABETH ' WEBB Westhampton College, B. A., Latin, Latin Club. 25

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Coach Jack Westfall makes schedules in his office. T.D.’s Athletic Facilities Im- proved by New Gym and Track Vast improvements were seen in last year ' s physical edu- cation department. The gym, which will seat 1,500 is spa- cious enough to accommodate both boys ' and girls ' classes at the same time. It includes an area for gymnastics and weightlifting in the back. Thomas Dale also had the use of a cinder track for the first time. It is in the shape of an oval and 440 yards in circumference. Driver training, which is taught by Mr. Jim Williams, continued its important role in the school curriculum. Many students benefit from this instruction. As more stress is put on driver training, we can hope to cut down on auto- mobile accidents. Coach Bob Odenwelder shows the girls that there ' s nothing to it.