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

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Judges Delay Verdict ot quite the Miss America pageant yet having an ele- gance and individuality all its own, the Miss Thomas Dale Pageant of 1983-1984 provided a bright spot in December of 1983. Beautiful and talented girls represent- ing different school organizations com- peted for the title of Miss Thomas Dale. Hosting the pageant, Joe Volpe and Kim Peterson entertained the crowd with jokes and witticisms as well as introduced each contestant. Their quick wit came in handy when the judges delayed in choosing the winner, leaving everyone in suspense. The contestants had to model a short dress and a long dress as wellas giving a required speech. This year’s speech was based on John F. Kenne- dy’s statement, ‘‘Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country.’’ Each speech had merits of its own and the girls gave Relieved that she is not competing this year, Chris Miller can relax with her father Johnny Mill- er and hostess Kim Peterson as the scores are tallied. As the girls model for the judges one last time, each one realizes that whoever wins will be wor- thy of the title Miss Thomas Dale. Awaiting the judges’ decision, Cindy Roberts and Sandra Mabe try to ease the tension by chatting with other contestants. Miss Thomas Dale their speeches well. As the night pro- gressed, it became more difficult for the audience to decide which girl would triumph. The judges, Robert Crowder, John Tarr, and Angie Smith had an even more difficult time and de- layed twenty minutes before picking a winner. All of the girls surely deserved to win but the judges finally chose a new Miss TD. Christian Miller, Miss T.D. ’82-’83 crowned Diana Pace the new Miss T.D. Diana was a senior representing the chorus. First runner-up, was Beth Bruce, a senior representing the Varsi- ty Cheerleaders. Second runner-up Dawn Hatcher was sponsored by the F.B.L.A. The audience applauded heartily, saying farewell to the old Miss T.D. and welcoming the new.

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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

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Approaching center state, Beth Bruce is an- nounced as first runner-up. Beaming with joy and happiness, Diana Pace wears her newly received crown with dignity. Standing between Homecoming Queen Kim Pe- terson and Miss Thomas Dale 1983 Chris Miller, Diana Pace makes one final appearance as the audience applauds approvingly. Miss Thomas Dale 13