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

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Utilizing oratorial gesticulations, Barry Owens whimsically introduces his candidate for president, Mike Cadger. Joan Rogers pleads for sophomore support before present and aspiring SCA officers. Addressing her fellow-juniors, Anne Cline challenges them to become more involved in their school. 23

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22 Party formations spur spirited campaigns Emphasizing policies rather than vote-getting politics, SCA offi- cer candidates delivered thought- provoking speeches. Campaign orations, given during three activ- ity periods in the auditorium, pro- vided each class with an opportun- ity to review the qualifications and platforms of the nominees. Novel formations of tickets, including the “New People,” spirited colorful and meaningful propaganda. Setting a precedence, campaign- ing was limited to three days and votes were cast in homerooms rather than ballot headquarters. A large number of students seeking each office necessitated run-off elections. Nicky Latif invokes students’ backing in the forthcoming election as he accepts the nomination for treasurer. AP David Stowers outlines the qualifications of a competent officer in his race for SCA vice-president. Supporting the ‘New People,” Denise Stewart adjusts a campaign poster of psychedelic design.

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Unrestrictive theme instigates Liberating Geek Week dance- goers from tradition which bound costumes to a specific realm, the provocative theme “What is a Geek?” emphasized originality in dress. Geeks in multifarious attire danced to the sounds of the “Sheepherders.” Meade Harrison and Elaine Williams, depicting a cowboy and cowgirl, lassoed top honors for raiment. Geek Week provided an un- matched opportunity for females to use aggressive tactics in secur- ing dates; however, Geek Week rules demanded that girls supply transportation and finances. Girls violating these regulations were sentenced to humiliating feats of hula-hoop twirling or skateboard riding by Judge Sherry Cox. King Joe Potts and Queen Theresa Clemons reigned while new SCA officers, Anne Cline, president; D. A. Taylor, vice-president; Mindy Fore, secretary; Debbie Sawyer, treasurer; and Donna DiLalla, re- porter, were announced. Donned in “Hall Street Gang” helmets, newly elected SCA officers Mindy Fore, Donna DiLalla, Debbie Sawyer, D. A. Taylor, and Anne Cline assemble before the crowd. Selected “Best-dressed couple,” seniors Elaine Williams and Meade Harrison pause to model their western attire.