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

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Ending a routine, these flag team members, Martina Allen, Leigh Jenkins, Kim Griffith, and Dawn Door strike a winning pose. a Standing in the student parking lot in the hot afternoon sun, Binford Sloan and Lisa John- son, along with other band members await the overdue arrival of Mr. Perkins so they can be- gin marching band practice. Lene eRennenniemiamaaetaeaeitimiemimmmieiemammmemn cee eee te ae Under the direction of drum major Scott Bar- ber, the marching band spends long hours after school practicing for competitions. Waiting for rides home, these students amuse themselves by listening to Marty Wells. Academic Fun

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Fun Can Be Academic ven throughout a summer of vacations many students took time out to go back to school. These eager stu- dents began getting ready for the upcoming school year. Cheerleaders, basketball players, and many others began their hard practices. Not two weeks had passed since school ended before the cheerleaders began practicing their routines for another year of cheering. To sharpen their skills the cheerleaders attended a camp held at Longwood College for one week. The girl’s basketball teams, varsity and junior varsity, also began warm- ing up for the school year by holding practices. To get a start on the foot- ball season varsity and junior varsity football players began heading out to the field again. With four-hour practices, the football teams hoped to become experience d and ready for a good year. A few members of the Latin club were working hard over the summer. During the summer, four members of the Latin club traveled to a state convention at the University of New Hampshire. Steve Harvey, Andrea Lewis, Jamie Woolard, and Joanna Suyes were lucky enough to be able to play for the state certamen team on their level. Thomas Dale’s Latin teacher had the privilege of coach- ing the Virginia lower level state cer- tamen team. While the Reflector staff and the Latin scholars were busy so were other students practicing for the marching band. The band began practicing over the summer to get in tune for the many competitions throughout the school year. The aux- iliary squads which consists of the flags, majorettes, and rifles began learning their new routines so they could be in step during perfor- mances. The flags, majorettes and rifles tried new routines such as twirling capes and fans. The marching band, cheerleaders, Latin scholars, and the yearbook staff prove that school never truly ends. It may have been summer time but that does not stop Thomas Dale students from becoming involved with many activities. SS ST Any spare time Melanie Wyatt might have after homework is done is taking up by prac- tices of the Thomas Dale marching band. As anew addition to the Thomas Dale march- ing band, Marty Wells plays an electric guitar for the band’s performances. ———— nl Working on an art project, Tony Wyatt gets help from Eric Houser so he can finish before the bell to end class rings. As a result of a seven period day, more students, like Kyle Fornash, are taking ad- vantage of art clases at Thomas Dale. 8 Academic Fun

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Summer Fun: Here and Abroad ooking back on the hot days of summer, students cannot believe it is time to get back into the swing of things and start school once again. On those last days of school before the sum- mer began, students started getting restless. Finally, it was time to close the books and head for the beaches. From June to August everyone in Chester went through scorching hot days with a few periods of relief brought on by cloudiness and rain. Practically every day of the sum- mer you could go for a relaxing day in the afternoon sun to Chester’s pool. But, do not be surprised if half of the Thomas Dale students, as well as faculty members, would already be enjoying the poolside as well as the tennis courts. There were days of enjoyment for everyone. To most people, summer means great trips to the beach. Although, most of the seniors still stuck to- Patrolling the street, this sentry makes sure that eveything stays in order during the Royal Tournament of Earls Parade. Big Ben reveals itself to Londoners and tour- ists as it receives a facelift at its location at Westminster Square. Preparing for ajoust, the ‘‘knight”’ sits astride his horse waiting to start the match. Holding the enchantment of the Magic King- dom, Cinderella’s Castle sits majestically near the entrance of Florida’s Disney World. 10 Summer Fun gether on Senior Beach week, ev- eryone could not wait until they gota chance to escape to the beach. Vir- ginia Beach, Nags Head, Myrtle Beach and Florida filled up with Chester locals. Students enjoyed their lazy days lying in the cool air-condition, while there were those who just were not satisfied with lying around. Many students attended camps on any- thing from cheerleading, basketball, and marching band to just plain old- fashioned fun camps. While stu- dents enjoyed themselves on the Eu- ropean trips. Mrs. Diebel and her stu- dents enjoyed the sights of France. Everyone’s response from the excit- ing trips were outstanding. Back home in Chester, nights were filled with entertainment. From movies and concerts to night clubs and parties, plenty of entertainment was provided. Going out and enjoy- ing one of the big film hits or just getting together with your close companions was a night full of fun. Already plans are being made for next summer, but the summer of eighty-five is one no one will forget.