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

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Mr. Jimmy Sublett feasts on a dinner of a hot dog, beans, cole slaw, potato chips, and iced tea, provided for by the S.C.A. Gathering together to discuss year objectives, these club presidents represent a cross section of clubs and organizations. Taking a break after dinner, Joey Fisher, Tina Murray, Cindy Curling and Lorna Sawyer explore the Lake at Camp Thunderbird. preceding week. Even though possible by the S.C.A. During the meeting the S.C.A. presi- dent Andy Weber expressed his wish to strengthen the S.C.A. and deter- mine clear goals for the year for each Organization at 1T.D. Later, after a generous dinner all those present set- tled down to discuss the themes for homecoming and activities for the this year’s meeting was shortened, clear Objectives for the coming year were reached due to the organization made Opening 5

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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

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STRONG DETERMINATION “Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.”’ This statement on a waterfall poster ad of the Natural Bridge area of Virginia demonstrates what reaching is all about. Besides reaching, — motiva- tion, variety, and excitement added with strong determination describes the adult community of Chester as ap- plied to Thomas Dale. These parents pooled their resources to plan ac- tivities for the school. A perfect exam- ple of one planned activity is the Sock Selling at the music booster’s concession 00 a fai hfO parent takes an order from a hungry knight. Enjoying the beat of the soc hop these energetic knights pile on the floor for another dance. Hops that have been started since the beginning of the school year. It has been about eight years since a Sock Hop has successfully taken place. The first dance was experimental, but since that time, a disco dance has been planned for every home game during football season. Besides sock hops, plans have been made for a new athletic shed. This structure will be funded by the athletic boosters with the money they plan to make from Thomas Dale Day. Dress for the “soc hop” was varied and Original as shown here by two ‘‘punk’”’ juniors.