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

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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

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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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Even 900 miles from home the Marching Knights were in familiar company, as they cheered the Varina Blue Devils onto victory at the ‘‘Festival of Music’’. opreading their Fame Knights Go to Florida hroughout the year, the Marching Knights struggled to make their trip to Florida pos- sible. During the summer, fall, and winter, the band members could be seen beating the pavement to neighbors’ houses to raise money. Starting during the sweltering heat of July and August, the Knights sold su- per-concentrated, all-purpose cleaner that became known as “‘band cleaner’”’ throughout the community. Next they tried to entice the community into buying fresh Florida citrus fruit, other- wise known as “‘band fruit’’. Still short of the necessary $20,000, the Knights sold NFL trashcans. Eventually, the Marching Knights raised the neces- sary revenue and were ready to go. Ending their award winning season with a trip to Florida, the Marching Knights won a third place trophy at the ‘‘Festival of Music’. The unique style and pizazz of the Marching Knights has extended as far as Daytona, Florida. Last spring, under the direction of Scott Perkins the band entered their first national competition, also their largest. Performing with their typical enthusiasm, the band placed third. After the competition, the Knights had time for some fun. First, they visited Disneyworld’s Hoop-de- do-Revue. One day was set aside for visiting Disneyworld and Epcot, where the Knights saw as many shows and rode as many rides as the day would allow. After visiting Disneyworld, the Space Center did not receive the en- thusiasm of the students that it de- served because all were beginning to feel the effects of long bus rides. Despite the long bus ride that seemed endless, the band members managed to keep their spirits high, have a good time, and do well in com- petition. Florida 11