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

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Shining brilliantly on the ocean, the sun leaves the sky until the upcoming day. Due to overbooked ho- tels, real estate agen- cies were filled by peo- ple renting houses. Many children from all over, go to Disney World to receive their one special moment. Many people spent their summers walking along beaches from Virginia to Florida. Travelling along the Virginia mountains, the Skyline Drive pro- vides a Scenic back- drop. SS Rippling to shore with regularity, the waves seem endless, having no start or finish. Summer Fun 29

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Vacationing, U.S.A. s the last days of school dwindle down to only a memory, students are not paying at- tention to the last minute exam re- view, and people are hurridly run- ning around with only one thing on their minds, and that one thing has nothing to do with school! The one thing is summer plans. Where did they choose to go? Many chose to scatter their vaca- tions out, a day at the beach, a day 28 Summer Fun at Kings Domin- ion, or a day at the pool. Some stu- dents chose to go to Europe with ei- ther Mrs. Wolff or one of the foreign language teach- ers. Shopping in the Petersburg-Ches- ter-Richmond area and you were sure to run into someone you know. Multitudes chose to do some last minute shop- ping for the ‘“‘dreaded first day”’. So many things happened this summer. Among them was the one hundredth birth- day of Miss Liber- ty. For most stu- dents, memories of vacation, sum- mer loves, or just lounging around the house hold a prominent place in their minds. When the weather turns cold and sweaters and long pants adorn your closet, think back to the sum- mer of ’86 for some warm memories. SS Wishing for the usual sun, these tourists make the best of their rainy situation. Waving good-bye to the long summer, these students wish it could go on forever. Swimming in the clear water of Florida, proved enjoyable for many people. The attraction of the beach for some people is the sport of watch- ing the Beach Patrol. Viewing the world from between the sand dunes, a peace- ful scene is seen. Shining on the waves, the morning sun makes its debut from behind night’s cover.

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Travelling to lakes and rivers was a common form of vacation for many this summer. Attempting to tie his tie, Ward Bizzel won- ders if it really does go with his shirt. A historical landmark, this lighthouse in North Carolina serves as a museum now. 30 Summer Fun Helping with the senior pictures, Joy Nelson takes a moment out of the day to model. Many people chose to visit landmarks which dated back to the colo- nial period. Swimming gracefully on the water, the sea- gulls search for food in the sand bar. Escaping to the moun- tains, was a popular resort for many out- doors people.