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

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Prepared for a new year, Andrea Kerley braces herself for ex- citement and fun. Pandamonium reigned some supreme in classes during the first few days of school. Reviewing her class roll, Mrs. Alcaraz can not believe the size of her classes. Wishing the day was over, this student real- izes that it is only first period. Air Conditioning feels more relaxing to David Hendrick and David Reid than a hot room. In search of a good laugh after school, Scott Herndon jokes around with a friend. Presiding over the Ju- nior class, Taylor Holt starts planning for up- coming events. First Week of School 5

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Mass Hysteria n Tuesday, Septem- ber 2, the doors of school opened once more to students for the new school year. For new stu- dents riding to school was an anxious moment in their lives. In the back of their minds they knew there would be good experiences to outweigh the bad, but they could only think of the bad. Even re- turning students Finding Biology dull, Scott Finkler finds the size of Jamie Woo- lard’s foot amazing. felt some anxiety. They wondered about who would be in their classes and who their teachers would be. The halls during the first day of school teemed with mass confu- sion. Students looking for r oom numbers, old friends, and lock- ers, not watching where they were going. This year, sen- iors were faced with the denial of senior privileges. The anatomy of a warthog proves hu- morous to Michele Clark and Peyton Ta- liaferro. 4 First Week of School However, they did get first chance at the parking lot and after much protest were al- lowed to leave class three min- utes early for lunch to avoid crowded lunch lines. After a while, the anxiety fades. High school turned into an en- riching exper- ience not to be overshadowed by the anxiety and negative feelings. Bored by the after- noon announcements, Mr. Woolard ponders the uselessness of them. Adjusting to the school routine was made diffi- cult by a hurt leg for Shaun Huband. Thrilled at the thought of Physics class, T.C. Patton catches up on his sleep.

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New Faces in New Places his year due to a larger stu- dent body, more classes were needed to acco- modate the stu- dents. The sub- jects that have seen an increase in staff are Math, Science, physical education, for- eign language, in- dustrial arts, home ec, and L.D. The most obvi- ous addition to the Thomas Dale staff is Mr. Mine- tree. He comes to us to replace Mr. Thomas, who left to have time to spend with his children. In the Science As her class does its work, Mrs. Tester watches over them. department, the additions have been Mrs. Hatch and Mrs. Mayo. Mrs. Hatch has taught children from pre-school to high school age. Mrs. Mayo, comes to Thomas Dale from Chester Middle. In aphysics class, Mrs. Mayo explains last night’s homework. 6 New Teachers The department that has seen the largest increase is Home Ec. Two teachers have joined the staff. Mrs. Tester from Chester Middle is here for first peri- od only. Mrs. Barr has been teaching five years. As Mr. Rosendale ex- plains a technique to his class, he practices it himself. Because of the increase in stu- dents, more P.E. classes were add- ed. Mrs. Richard- son came in to take up some of the classes. In the L.D. de- partment, Mrs. Collins joins the staff. Mrs. Collins While the class listens attentively, Mrs. Hatch explains the daily work. has a sincere in- terest in helping students over- come or compen- sate for their aca- demic problems. Due to the large increase in the number of stu- dents, more classes have been made, more teachers have been hired to lead the classes. We hope these teach- ers have an enjoy- able career her at Thomas Dale. In home-ec, Mrs. Barr watches a student pre- pare a meal.