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

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strong foundation upon which to base life. These daily dilem- mas prepare individuals for ex- eriences ahead: for other pro- lems, other conflicts, and other decisions. This onward struggle pulls individuals together, uniting all of society in a single bond. Man reaches out to others for help. Alone the individual is useless. Together society thinking as one can be brilliant if each per- son reaches deep inside themselves to give their all. Man strives to reach ever higher goals, forming an unen- ding pyramid, reaching ever higher into the sky. The search goeson... A special dance is in line for Miss Se ols Mrs. Finkler, and Miss Cole. Helping a confused student, Mr. Brown explains the problem step by step. Bringing out the ‘‘kid”’ in the teachers, the pep rally proves good fun for everyone. Opening 5

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Blazing Spirit An ebony blanket covers the field. No life exists, and stillness reigns over a kingdom of nothingness. Invisible sounds lurk behind objects created only by a vivid im- agination. Time seems frozen by cool October chill. Instan- taneously, a spark basks the area in fire-light, revealing forms previously obscure. In- tense heat thaws the air, melting frost into the at- mosphere. Individual flames leap higher into the sky, reaching hopelessly into the heavens. Striving toward a common goal, blazes collide, merging together, strengthen- ing the bond. Unit ed, this natural furnace attains its long sought for ambition and stands proud. In the few minutes required to start the blaze, many people arrive for the festivities. Members of all the classes come to see what the bonfire is all about. A new event, the Thursday evening affair was designed to promote school spirit for the homecoming game. Leaving hall decoration worries behind, seniors and underclassmen alike join together to give the football team support for the Varina matchup. Others gave their homework an hours break to attend the social event. Both the cheerleaders and the band prepared long and hard, planning a program for the event. With chants to yell and music to enjoy, these organizations provide at- tenders with non-stop enter- tainment. Also adding to the excitement, the “Burn a Blue Devil’’ contest attracted replicas of the Varina Blue Devils, made by various school functions, to be tossed into the fire. However, the most action revolved around the students. First turning the field from a lifeless mass into a body of abounding energy and heat, the spectators join in the cheers, even creating some of their own. Joining in one voice the group proclaims its faith in the team. One group of students originally expresses their team devotion. A pyramid, growing higher into the sky, seemingly competes with the altitude of the neighboring flames. With the lone peak in place, the design complete, a unified “Thomas Dale Number One!” reigns over the land. Cold embers scatter the ground, the bonfire, ex- tinguished hours earlier, is on- ly a memory. The air, once again frosty, clings to the memory of warmth it once knew, while darkness remembers the light. Blackness envelopes each object, making detection among its surround- ings impossible. The goal reached, the world has gone to sleep, dreaming of new days, new heights, and new goals. Bon Fire 7