Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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Waiting here for the judging of the best costume at the Halloween Dance sponsored by the SCA are Michelle Payne, Bonnie Adams and Kaarin Sitterd- ing. The winners of the contest were Rusty Dalton and Carolyn Booker disguised as the Fruit of the Loom gang. One of the many new changes made by SCA officers was for the president, Bruce Goldsmith, to announce the school agenda each morning. SCA 29

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Officers Broaden Contacts While many of us enjoyed our summer vacation swimming, dancing, and visiting out-of-town, the SCA began its work. Meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Goldsmith, parents of Bruce Goldsmith, SCA president, the officers discussed activities for the student body, as well as new responsibilities for officers to give the president daily contact with the student body. Bruce announced the school agenda every morning over the intercom. He discussed with Mr. Erb ideas to benefit students and also announced plays at home football games while vice-president Greg Pribble announced plays at home basketball games. Both Bruce and Greg served on the faculty advisory council. Along with additional officer duties, the school store moved to the second floor in D 204, and the suggestion box was trans- ferred to Mr. Booker’s office. Another change terminated homeroom representa- tives. Class officers were substituted, so PSOSCA the governing body of SCA was composed of them and SCA officers. Several socials were sponsored by the SCA. In October a Halloween dance was held. As an option students wore costumes. In December, a Christmas dance for which students donat- ed canned goods for the food shelter as part of their admission brightened the holiday. The SCA also sponsored dances after football games and for the Middle School. In May, elections for new officers took place followed by an induction cere- mony to swear them in. On its third year, the school store is still making a lot of profit. Its new location in room D 204 allows for ample space for additional supplies. Purchasing items from employees Karen Ogden and Crystal Myers are Rodney Hogue and Sylvester Toller. At one of the dances sponsored by the SCA, couples Amanda Shelton and Keith Treadway, Cindy Kelly and Tony Wade, and Mrs. E.H. Lane III and Bruce Goldsmith enjoy the slow pace of the music. A new task for SCA vice president Greg Pribble is to announce players for home basketball games.

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Hard Work Brings Reward Ten gold tassels stood out among the crowd of seniors on graduation day. Who were the proud bearers? Members of the National Honor Society. Along with the ten senior members, seven new members were added at an induction ceremony held on November 17. These candidates had met qualifications in scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Parents and friends were invited to the ceremony and reception that followed. With Mrs. Virginia Clark as sponsor, National Honor Society members got into full swing. Senior me mbers sold Christmas wrapping paper. During the second and third weeks of December, a Christmas basket was prepared for a needy family. In the spring, NHS members visited Leading fellow NHS members in, president Kirk Irby is followed by vice-president Chery! Childress The audience, made up of parents and friends of new members, was asked to stand as the procession of senior members followed by new inductees marched down the aisle National Hor r Society Camelot nursing home. Although the visit was short, both students and patients en- joyed it. Also in the spring, NHS members went to the Special Olympic s to act as “huggers” to the participants. This was an opportunity for students to see how others who may have mental or physical handi- caps can overcome them and lead produc- tive lives. Being a member of the National Honor Society was an honor and a privilege. As stated by one member, “It was a goal longed for, and worth the time and efforts exerted to attain it.” Carefully pinning on Alan Paternoster’s first year ribbon, Johnna Fariss is assisted by Alison Steele, Ribbons and certificates were used as outward sym- bols of membership in National Honor Society. Deciding what to cat is new member, Alan Paternos- ter with friends Mark Brumfield, Kirk Krantz, Will Wilson, Ricky Merritt, and Ricky Ellinger. Mrs. Vir- ginia Clark, NHS sponsor, supplies more food as members Alison Steele, Thalia Robinson, Johnna Fariss, and Crystal Moorefield assist.