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

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A “HOT” DAY A new grade, a new year, and for some a new school. Students came flowing in on August 29, for their first day of school. The weather and con- struction were the major problems this year. As the mercury rose to 95°, stu- dents and teachers found the building acquiring a resemblance to a micro- wave oven. Within the first two weeks students and teachers would be able to leave school early due to the heat. Construction was a big inconvience for everyone. Students that were ac- customed to the chorus and band rooms soon found out that they no longer existed. Classes were placed in the auditorium, cafeteria and unused rooms until the new rooms were fin- ished. The gym classes also exper- ienced a sense of loss. Due to con- struction within the gym and on the grounds, P. E. classes were held on the lawn in front of the bus ramp. Many teachers that had had the same room for years found themselves in a new room, or even a new section of the building. Another new thing this year was the change of tradition. Seniors, juniors. and sophomores were use to tradition of having homeroom after first period © in that class. This year, however, homerooms were assigned alphabeti- cally and by grade. The lunch schedule was also changed. Instead of the cus- tomary A, B, and C lunch, an A-Break-B system was introduced. Students eventually grew accus- tomed to the changes and the day went on as normal, normal, that is, for the first day of school! Sitting in class on the first day of school, this class of freshmen seem to like Thomas Dale. Enjoying their lunch, Steve Morris and Garrett Gouldin expect an exciting senior year. 14 Opening Day

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known as a place to gather to commu- nicate both with the employees or friends as well as for food. If one goes to Rosas after a Friday night football game, everyone will find it packed with people. Many students go to Rosas to relax with fellow classmates and order some food. Transportation is a big factor in at- tending a local party or seeing a good movie. Many students enjoy going to either Richmond or Petersburg to see a movie, if they can find a ride. But then again other students like going to local parties. Some students have to be careful not to let ‘‘party going’’ be- come a habit. Popular movies among the students include — ‘‘Rocky Ill’, ‘‘Porky’s Il’, “‘Class’’, and ‘‘Risky Business’’. lf a student did not like the movies, attend- ing concerts, such as ‘‘Hall and Oates’’, was always an open sugges- tion. Of course, the popular radio sta- tions, WRXL 102, Q94, and MAGIC 99 FM, were tuned in on everyone’s radio. f ad ed « @ Debuting this summer, many movies enjoyed re- cord high sales. Experiencing top of the chart success, these albums gained great popularity. w bee Moviegoing students faced a large increase in the ticket price this summer. Hanging Out 13

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After a long day, Sandy Childress waits for the bus at the close of the first day of school. Finding some quiet time during lunch, Kim Mauger and Eugene Stallard look over home- work. During an exciting opening day, Mary Shmidt and Tammy Burkhalter get used to the school routine. Opening Day 15