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

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VOLCANOES, PALM TREES — PARADISE Re Vorking hard on decorations, Bruce Marcus finishes a volcano. sued = : St Sasi X ES Doing the hustle. Linda Stuck, Lou Ann Stuck. Donna Towns and Nicole Smith show their dates. Elvin Bottoms. Kirk Bailey, Benny Stabley and David Comfort, the steps. Prom 27

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A Utopia, a setting of perfection, a landmark of paradise, a Shangri-La, were the many phrases that described the “Garden of Eden” atmosphere of the prom. The gym was not only tropical in appearance but also in its climate. The weather was warm and humid which made the gym a natural sauna. Prom- goers dressed extravagantly but by the middle of the dance, corsages wilted, bow ties loosened, suspenders drooped and hair frizzed. The only item that did not wilt, loosen, droop, or frizz was the excitement of the students. When it came to preparations, the enthusiasm did dampen, and with a few workers, the chairmen of various committees executed their duties. Given the responsibility of decorations, Cynthia Camlin and Kim Cox transformed the starkness of steel girders into the serenity of tropical island surroundings. Marty Kibiloski and Mike Jamerson obtained “Sandcastle” to play conte mporary music for the noncontemporary theme. On the eve of the prom, a large portion of juniors became wildly enthusiastic about suspending murals, building a bamboo pagoda, and hanging streamers from the ceiling. Subsequently, prom night was truly a brief encounter with paradise. Members of the band “Sandcastle” performed the top forty tunes in Shangri-La. Economizing on space, Jane Ferrara and Chuck Hoffert share a chair. Recently crowned queen and king, Suzanne Jones and Rick Ullom relax in the pagoda made of bamboo. 26 Prom

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CLOUDS AND ’77 GRADUATES GATHER Graduation was a cold farewell for the Seniors with temperatures that evening ranging in the 40’s. The new gowns did not offer much warmth against the chilly evening wind. Many of the faculty and spectators left before the ceremony was completed because of the unusual spring weather. Kurt Sonnenburg and Mary Jean Gorse gave the Valedictorian and Salutatorian speeches respectively, while Lee Sullins, President of the National Honor Society and Jon Waters, Senior Class President, passed on their words of wisdom. With the turning of the tassels and the tossing of caps, Mr. Crump concluded graduation with his best wishes and the Seniors ended their reign at Thomas Dale. Expressions of doubt are shown by Sheri Rue as a fellow graduate helps her prepare for commencement. In this familiar scene before graduation, Teresa Phelps helps Sue Lees with her gown. Thrilled about graduating, Charlie Fletcher lifts Mr. J. C. Lawson. 28 Graduation