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

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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)

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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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4 freshments were given out as the run- ners recuperated. All proceeds went to support the Richmond Ronald McDonald House, which helps families and terminally ill children. Everyone agreed it was a fun time for a good cause. Helping out during the day, the Key Club and Keyettes find this to be a worthwhile experience. Anticipating his liquid intake, the long distance runner moves toward the starting line. With a broad smile on his face, Ronald Mc- Donald extends a hand of greeting. Run for Fun 19