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

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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

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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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Talent Galore ingers, dancers and other talent- ed students, as well as hams, entertained all at the 1984 Tal- ent Show. The audience was de- lighted with the many romantic songs and the fast-paced dancing, but the audito- rium was filled with laughter during the comedy-dance routine of Lisa Harrison and Amy Poppell. As Lisa danced across the stage to ‘‘Somebody’s Watching Me’”’ Amy followed in a chicken suit, mimicking her movements. The suspense during the night hap- pened when the judges decided the win- ners. The decision called for careful thought on the part of the judges. To the delight of the audience, the extremely tal- ented band composed of Kathryn Ste- phens, John Gottschalk, Brian Braswell, and Todd Mobley won first place. Their fast-paced p op songs kept the audience rocking in their seats. The beautiful voice of Diana Pace earned her second place and the Break-dancing team ‘‘knocked’”’ in at third. The evening was successful because of the talent and bravery of the contes- tants. Each worthy of a ribbon, the acts showed originality and the style of professionals. Breaking to the beat, the Bermuda Breakers executed the newest break dancing moves at the Talent Show. Kathryn Stephens, John Gottschalk, Todd Mob- ley, and Brian Braswell excite the audience with a 1 performance. 14 Talent Show