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

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geht ae Oe PO ek: pees | i. he ch ead ‘e424 oo Reet? gs a Making the most out of a pep rally, the varsity cheerleaders lead the upperclassmen in a cheer. Explaining his hopes and expectations for the coming year, Mr. Sublett speaks to a group of interested students. With a renewed interest in school activities, these seniors stay at a pep rally to watch the class relays. Opening 3

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PIECING IT ALL TOGETHER “If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always gotten!’’ This state- ment which hangs on Mr. Sublett’s door tells all who read it that this school year should not be a repetition of last school year. This year is special. This year the faculty and community in and around our school decided to turn our activities around. Many, along with Mr. Sublett, decided that after last year’s low in extracurricular activity our school needed some positive action. A booster club composed of concerned community members was formed to Trying to revive extracurricular interest in their fellow students, these club officers give up their free time to attend an S.C.A. sponsored workshop. Taking advantage of the new school wide in- terest in Homecoming week, these seniors make the most of “punk day.”’ 2 Opening support athletics and all school ac- tivities. Mr. Sublett himself stresses the fact that the club is concerned with the welfare of the entire student body at Thomas Dale. In accordance, big plans were made and executed by the club and select faculty members to increase the in- terest of the student body. From Soc hops to T.D. Day the boosters rallied the students into action. Meanwhile the faculty advisory council continued in furthering the positive actions by planning an activity period to increase membership in all interested extra- Curricular clubs and organizations reading time for those students and faculty members who are not involved in meetings. Although not supported by all, these new positive organizers have taken the time and the trouble to help Thomas Dale and its students. The combined factors of the community, the ad ministration, the faculty and the students all fit together to create | new, more interesting school for all those in contact with Thomas Dale. —

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CLUB CONSOLIDATION For the last few years the Student Council Association has held a weekend at the Y.M.C.A. Camp Thunderbird for the officers of all the clubs at Thomas Dale. Due to a lack of time this year the weekend was shortened to a Wednesday evening from 4:00 until 9:30. Although shortened considerably, the meeting was in keeping with the S.C.A. workshop Vice-President of the student government at V.P.1., Lenny Far rara, gives some pointers to those who are ‘“‘second in command.” Ms. Paige Chandler, speaking to a group of secretaries, explains the importance of taking accurate reports of meetings. theme of organization and consolidation. A host of guest speakers added in- teresting and informative variety. Speakers included faculty members such as Mrs. Barbara Ivey, Thomas Dale’s executive secretary, who spoke to club treasurers and Mr. J. Ridout, S.C.A. sponsor, who spoke to club presidents. Community speakers included Ms. Paige Chandler, director of public relations for Chesterfield County, who spoke to club secretaries and Mr. A. J. Sligh, personnel advisor for secondary education in Chesterfield County, who spoke to club presidents. Other community members included Len- ny Farrar, vice-president of the V.P.1. stu- dent government, and Mr. Billy George, representing South Richmond Y.M.C.A. Mr. A. J. Sligh discusses his time as president of the S.C.A. at Thomas Dale with many of this year’s club leaders. 4 Opening