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

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otep Although the change from elementary school to junior high seems big, the jump from intermediate to high ches is monstrous. The first two phases prepare a student for the high school situation. However, dur- ing these first years, students rarely have a hard time keep- ing their head above water. Basic instruction and slack disciplinary measures typif these school days whic basically serve as a time of discovery. However, upon entering Thomas Dale, the environment changes. Freshmen face a rude awakening when issued demerits for such trivial things as being tardy or excessive talking. Students soon learn that the atmosphere does not equal the rumors heard before arriving at Thomas Dale. eventually, these young people find that their purpose is defined. Skills previously learned will be put to use in more complex classes, preparing students for life after faduation. “If +is® in’ .this reshmen year when students must— In the Ea Beth Daniels confirms some of the latest gossip with the rest of the committee. At a prep-rally, the freshman class watches as two of their classmates try to get an orange across the gym floor. Freshman 19

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Freedom Exists learn to do the work asked of them. Nevertheless, the environ- ment is not so restricted to give the impression of “all work and no play.” There are more positive changes in the transi- tion than negative. Sometimes David Ammons Penny Armstrong Muffie Armstron Adnres Bayarlyr Linda Bailey Juanita Ballard Joe Baltos Claire Barnes Loretta Barlow Wendy Baughan Steve Beck Steven Belcher Rodney Bell Brian Bell a greater amount of freedom exists. One such freedom can be found during the lunch break. In Chester or Carver, students are restricted to the cafeteria during lunch. However, at Thomas Dale, one may study in K— | fe ey 4 o Karat the library or wander in the geo halls. The range of meals offered also expands. In fact, students now have the option of buying certain items “a la carte” if an entire lunch is not desired. Doritos, milkshakes, and-—= When standing over a student, every teacher hopes for a student as studious as this one. 20 Freshmen