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

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find their lockers. These hard to find lockers were found by the freshmen on the once traditional senior hall, while the other students kept their same lockers from last year. On that first day of school many students noticed a few changes. In- stead of having two lunches, there were three lunches this year. There was also a new rule this year which was enforced throughout all the Chesterfield County Public Schools which prohibited smoking or the possession of tobacco products. Backing the rule up was an automat- ic three days suspension. A benefit of this rule was that the area which used to be for smoking can now be enjoyed by everyone. This rule was also disliked by many students who felt that the rule was unjustified. es Examining the results of their first lab in Phys- ics, Robin Peck and Jennifer Layman check to see if everything looks okay. SS At the beginning of the school day, Clint Stud- dard waits for some friends at an appointed meeting place in front of the gym. Waiting for the tardy bell, Jamie Woolard sits and talks to friends before class begins for the day. First Day of School 17

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Many Happy Returns onday, August twenty-six, was a day that struck fear in the hearts of many Chesterfield students. That first day of school was accom- panied as usual by first day jitters. Whether a freshman or a senior, many students wondered who their teachers were and who would be in their classes. David Brownlee sits in class and listens atten- tively as Mrs. Reed gives instructions on the next assignment. — Conversing with friends, Denise Poole waits for the first bell of the year to ring. 16 First Day of School Although the majority of students could find their way around w ithout much trouble, there were freshmen who had difficulty finding their rooms. One usually knew there was a freshman in front of them if the Eating a snack before school, Maria Camacho and some friends talk of things they did over their summer vacations. student, while looking at the room numbers, suddenly stopped in their tracks and rushed back in the direc- tion they came from. Other freshmen had no problems locating their classes but they could not seem to The cafeteria during A Lunch can be a very hectic and busy place for students, old and new, to Thomas Dale.

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18 First Pep Rally While Tracy Hairfield boogies with Taylor Holt, Stephanie O’Neil and Joana Brumly cheer them on. SD Sir T.D. Knight stands cool, calm and col- lected before he fences the Colonials. Spirits are high for the Knights because they know they are going to beat the Colo- nials.