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

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The Senior Privilege of cutting in the lunch line is As each day passes students realize, one day still alive in 1985 as Jill Stanfield takes advan- they will reflect upon pleasant high school ex- tage of it. periences. With its recent facelift, Thomas Dale still re- mains the same in the heart of all who have been a part of its ‘‘hallow hails.” Current principal, Jimmy Sublett, publicly dis- plays his feelings about ‘‘TDHS”’. 1985 9

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Ps Understanding the Present Thinking of the future, Prince Rogers Nelson knows he is not going to stop until he reaches the top. Seeking a Path to the Future wo decades have passed since the Class of 1965 gradu- ated. In those twenty years, the school has undergone many changes in the faculty, the stu- dent body, and in the appearance of the school. The construction has final- ly been completed and the new addi- tions are open for use. This includes the debut of an auxiliary gym, a com- puter wing, new music rooms, and a better guidance office. Besides a face lift, the academics have changed also thanks to President Reagan’s ‘‘Nation at Risk.”’ Nationally, President Ronald Rea- gan has started his policies and has turned the country around from its eco- nomic decline. The Middle East has erupted into boundary disputes, reli- gious clashes, and racial difficulties. The worst situation is in Lebanon where Americans have been under ter- rorist attack. Furthermore, a new Cold 8 1985 War has developed with the U.S.S.R. causing great concern for everyone. However, eighty-three gold medal vic- tories by the Americans in the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles gave patrio- tism a shot in the arm. And, in the midst of a Presidential election, Geraldine Ferraro stunned the political world with her decision to run for Vice-President. The music revolution has been sweeping the country. Prince, the newest pop star hit big with his album, “Purple Rain.’’ Sharing the spotlight with Prince is Michael Jackson and his brothers as they perform their Victory tour across the nation. Billy Idol stunned the nation with his spiked hair and his radical songs ‘‘Rebel Yell’ and “Eyes Without a Face.”’ Students, the most optimistic of the nation look carefree in their jeans, Nikes, and OP shirts. New hairstyles such as rattails and spikes are the rage. However, the narrow ties and penny loafers of 1965 are making a comeback into the styles of America. In education, students are confront- ed by tougher standards concerning ‘‘Time on Task’’. Most students agree that enough emphasis is currently placed on education and if more pres- sure is put on education, it would mean the drowning of the student body ina sea of grades, as well aS enormous amounts of homework. Teachers, how- ever, believe that more time learning new material is good and teachers must stop accepting ‘‘average”’ work, thus pushing the student to his poten- tial. Educators also are pushing for wage increases so they can feel re- spected. Regardless of any troubles facing the lives of the students and faculty, the Knights are able to find the silver lining in any cloud and turn it into a rainbow.

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Finding chaperones for this competition was no problem at all; Ann Whipp and Mary Sobrito were glad to get away and enjoy the Florida sun with the band. SY Reminded of his high school marching band trips, Mr. Perkins tells one of the capers he pulled on his band director. a 5 tT a Pie VARIN. %, a a. Telling of their excursions in Walt Disney’s ‘‘Dis- ney World’’, Scott Barbour and Jeff Mobley set- ry tle down for the long bus ride home. oo 3 . 10 Florida