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

Page 26 text:

Newly elected Homecoming queen, Mary Ann Bidgood, is surrounded by her court of princesses, Carolyn Max- well, Betty Wray, Susan Roop, and Sina Fay Tood. The five girls were selected by the Senior Class. M. T. Holt relaxes after decorating the float. M. T. Holt and Billy Gibson place a bench on the Homecoming float. 22

Page 25 text:

' Twas the day before Christmas and all through the school, kids sat on their lockers and the mob did rule. Mrs. Sadler, unwilling sponsor of the Advanced Science Club, is presented with a dozen red roses and a Christmas cake. 21

Page 27 text:

Roman gladiators” challenge the Blue Devils of Hopewell. HLfc InJ Mary Ann Bidgood begins her reign as Thomas Dale’s new 1966-67 Homecoming Queen. The majorettes twirl their new fire batons at halftime ceremonies. FHA members prepare a covered wagon” for half-time. Homecoming Floats Renovate Enthusiasm To climax a week of frenzied festivities, Mary Ann Bidgood was crowned the 1966 Homecoming Queen. The ceremony was performed during half-time at the Hopewell game. A parade of thirteen decorated cars and floats, each sponsored by a club, circled the field and were followed by the convertibles of the princesses and their escorts. Each princess was escorted to the center of the field where Mary Ann was crowned by Mr. Crump. Roberta Sturdivant, the former queen, pre- sented her with a dozen red roses. The following night a dance with music by The Septors” was held in the queen’s honor. During inter- mission Mary Ann, her escort, Jim Horine, and her court were presented. The court consisted of Carolyn Maxwell with Stuart Ridout, Susan Roop with Stanley Barnett, Sina Fay Todd with Ricky Madison, and Betty Wray with Donald Kierson. 23