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

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ghee — “SNOW CLOSES SCHO: As every year when spring commences to emerg om winter, students begin to’Wish for that beautiful white-pre¢ ‘= tation from the overhanging grey skiés. Because.medsurable ' falls of snow in the Chester area are usually rare, those ec morning flakes of January 5th were not’ taker «@ The-busses were called back to take the students h and suddenly the. day’s agenda was changed for everyone. ‘ not tests and worksheets now, but snowball fights, E Big, and hot chocolate. Innumerable plans weresmade, Gi fepco could not produce .dil the electricity needed’ fc es teceig,, COD a GAD 0 a = a 5 mean - tay mgt, 26 Snow

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LARGE TURNOUT PUTS CHAIRS IN THE AISLES Along with the concert band, John Milano drums out Leroy Anderson's ‘'Sleigh Ride. ’ A hostess to the annual Christmas Show, Cindy Wood hands out the programs as people walk through the door. There were people everywhere; the show had to be a success or many people would be disappointed. Last year’s audiences were large, yet this year’s Christmas Show brought near sellout crowds. As every yuletide season, the Chorus and Band departments collaborated to bring a spirited show to the community. The combined efforts of the Concert band, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, and the Chorus all joined together to create a Christmastime show that was hopefully not to be forgotten. The curtain opened with the orchestra playing a version of Christmas Concerto by Corelli. Upon the finishing of the Orchestra, the Vocal Ensemble came on stage to sing to the audience ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.” of mk. Yo Watching the newborn Messiah intensely, wisemen Gene Sasser and Charles Springer offer their gifts of frankincense and myrrh. 28 Christmas Show