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

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BUILD Other parts of the building under construction include the front en- tranceway and the choral wing. The guidance wing was completed by the first of September and the air conditioning was a welcome relief from the hot days of summer. The computer room, between the gym and the clinic, also provided a means of beating the heat. The li- brary and office also have an added comfort — carpeting. The teacher’s parking lot was lit- erally removed causing great prob- lems with parking. The old system of assigned spaces was replaced with a free-for-all system that caused havoc for the first few days. The end of construction will be anxiously awaited, but to the stu- dents who have become accus- tomed to the workers and tools that fill the halls, the building will seem strangely quiet. While the gym is out of use, the addition of an auxiliary gym is being built. Showing a frontal view of the construction being done, Thomas Dale will soon be com- pleted. Along with the expansion, a new teachers’ park- ing lot is being added. During the construction, the heavy machines, equipment and noise of the construction workers are familiar to students. Construciton 17

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Build As the students entered the building on the first day of school, August 29, they knew the year was going to be different. In March of ’83, Hanover Construction broke ground and the building began its meta- morphasis that will not be complete until 1985. The building was designed by Car- neal and Johnston Designers and con- structed by Hanover Co. and W.O. Grubb. The construction was delayed 30-60 days because the brick masons went on strike, but the gym should be completed in January of ’84. During the renovation of the gym, sports events and gym classes have had to be held elsewhere. (B» — Adding much needed space, the guidance area is being enlarged. With the front of the school being rebuilt, parts of the office area were added to and air-condition- ed. HH With extensive renovation being done, the art and music wing is created. 16 Construction . |

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RUN FOR FUN One community project that involved students, adults, runners and Ronald McDonald was the Ronald McDonald Run-For-Fun held on a sunny but chilly October 9, 1983. It was organized and sponsored by the Chester Kiwanis, aided by Thomas Dale and Bird Key Club and Keyettes who lined the course, cheered the runners on and also supplied the runners with refresh- ments along the course. Two short runs which started the event included several determined wheelchair racers. The main event, however, was the 10K course run which took place on the roads through- out Chester. An awards ceremony was held in the J. Wilson Crump Stadium after the 10K run to commend and con- gratulate all runners. T-shirts and re- (continued to Page 19) Showing particular points of interest for runners and spectators, a well prepared map was made for the Run. 18 Run for Fun Making the Ronald McDonald Run a success, Q- 94 sponsored as well as broadcasted the Run. Discussing strategy for the race, these two compare notes with great enthusiasm. Sa a oe ane pc L ( | A L() START AND FINISH - 7 — — - SO YARD LINE ¢ THOMAS Dat OL Cinvtal gy Hiew 5 woot. WATER ¢ FIRST AID — CHESTER ap 25)