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

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their self-respect and self- confidence to represent themselves and their school as best as possible. Diane Ullom, crowned Miss Thomas Dale 1980, and her court, Chris Romig, first runner-up; Elaine Butler, second runner-up; and Gini Gates, third runner-up; try to represent the characteristics the students of Thomas Dale possess and conduct themselves in such a manner. Overjoyed at becoming second runner- up, Elaine Butler hugs Sandy Blair. Ee Presiding over the Miss T.D. contest, Sandy Blair congratulates the winner. Chris Romig, First runner-up; 1980 Homecoming Queen, Diane Ullom; Miss Thomas Dale, Sandy Blair; Elaine Butler, Second runner-up; Gini Gates, Third runner-up. MISS THOMAS DALE 17

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LDreams Come True Underneath the hot house lights, the object of everyone’s attention, she parades in front of the unseen faces. Excitement building inside, little can be done to ease her nervousness. Adolescent dreams of beauty and pageantry are now recalled as desires within her mount. The classic girlhood wish of participating in a beauty pageant has arrived, but the atmosphere appears totally different than imagined. The dream of being regarded as “beautiful and successful” heightens to include a realm of added dimensions. In the midst of thirty-five equally attractive ladies, a contestant must have more to offer than good looks. Viewing the pageant not as a race but a challenge and an honor, the pageant participants summon After his first crowning of Miss T.D., Mr. Sublett poses with Diane Ullom. Bottom Row: Macaela Lambert, Lisa Samuel, Maria Strat, Diane Ullom, Cindy Paris, Joanna Smith. Second Row: Elaine Butler, Cheryl White, Ruth Gilliam, Anne Wells, Mary Uhrig, Lisa Carnifax. Third Row: Liz Goyne, Cynthia Gwaltney, Laura Floyd, Chris Romig, Gini Gates, Joy Harris. Top Row: Nancy Taylor, Belinda Stone, Pat Johnston, Ellen Flaherty, Janet Purdy. 16 MISS THOMAS DALE

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PROM Prom night 1980 appeared to be, for those who attended, one of those special nights that turns up now and then. All of the couples were exquisitely dressed and unquestionably content from an enjoyable dinner when they arrived at the prom. Crossing a wooden plank bridge, the te wettie, ee Se Wishing graduation would never arrive, Jeannine Huber holds Pete Linkous even Tropical Delight couples ventured into a different world. Palm trees, beach scenes, sunsets and a large volcano transformed the gym into a Polynesian island paradise. During the prom, Mark Davenport and Sandy Blair received recognition as they were crowned King and Queen. Entertainment, provided Escaping the heat of the gym, some seniors decide to sit this one out. closer. by “Richmond International’ became explosive enough t keep couples on the dance floo most of the night. Eventually all o the couples, still full of vibran energy, slipped away for late night adventures whic produced lingering memories of a night well spent.