Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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Construction For US What can really be said about the new construction project? It caused a lot of mess, mud, and confusion. Students never knew where to park their cars and there was no possible way to avoid the mud. Students walk- ing to school had to slip and slide all the way to the door as well as watch out for the crowding buses and cars. The teachers were most disturbed by all of the turbulent noise from bulldozers and other machinery. We are all anticipating the end of con- struction and the beginning of a bigger and greater school. Construction began in September with the projected completion date June 1979. The firm of Andrew, Large and Whidden was awarded the contract. Additions to the school will be an auditorum, gymnasium, and a completely new wing. The new building will accommodate students in the 7-12 grades with an approxi- mate enrollment of 900. Top left: Backhoe digs drainage ditch for new parking lot. Top center: Exterior walls of new gym take shape. Lower left: Fencing encircles excavation for auditorium. Middle: Workmen lay block for gym. Right center: Is this the beginning of the new locker rooms? Lower right: Foundation markings for the academic wing.

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Homecoming: Game... Fans. . Smiling faces express delight as Debbie Williamson is chosen queen. Attendants were Pam Elder (left) and Anita Freeman (right). Laboring cheerleaders concen- trate on decorations for the homecoming dance. As September 30 ap- proached the tenseness be- came almost unbearable. Could we win the game? Who would be queen? The Colonels were licked by the Appomattox Raiders 25-6. During the halftime the Homecoming Court was announced and the band, majorettes, and flag corps performed. On Saturday night a dance was held. The stu- dents “rocked” to the music of Liquid Pleasure, who were an hour late. “Easy” was the dance theme. 24 Happenings