Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1966 volume:

BO NY rr The Nineteen Hundred Sixty-Six NUNTIUS Altavista High Schoo Altavista, Virginia Co-editors Nancy Price Lynne Watts Business Manager — LINDSAY REAVIS ee! learned, and all new experiences landmark these trails ' personal way. Each of our trails is one of permanent mem¢ ' : our path in the college wo Id, others others continue in the domestic phase of life .. lef the. 19¢ Altavista High School 1965-1966 Lad saa Continuation — of Learning... and. 2 Concentration of Sportsmanship Activity Table of Contents Administration and Faculty ................ i! eeeeeeeeeeeeee ee ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesTeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee est YOU ARE APPROACHING... TAVISTA w a aS ane Faculty and Administration The ‘‘Trailmasters of the A.H.S. Trail... Carol Wills Mary Ker Editor Copy FROM THE DESK OF OUR PRINCIPAL... The Altavista High School session of 1965-1966, which opened August 30 with an increased enrollment, is an incident in a long trail beset with many achieve- ments and some disappointments. At the end of September the total enrollment was 532, with 82 seniors and 103 juniors. This is about the same size senior class as last year, but the junior class will bring in a graduating class next session 25% larger than ever before. Each year it appears that a larger portion of the class goes to college than pre- viously. Last session over half of the graduating class went to college. Besides these a number went to business school and other areas of further formal ed- ucation. The same is true again this session. The large present enrollment of the 11th grade indicates that next session, for the first time, the school will have a graduating class of 100 pupils, which is the least-sized school Dr. James B. Conant has recommended to operate economically. The esprit corps is good again this session. At the beginning of each session the new resolves of pupils make smooth running of a school. The attendance is good; pupils use their study hall time to advantage; discipline problems are at a minimum. As the year progresses, the monotony of routines causes the less ambitious to neglect their work. This year was no exception. After the first six weeks the gap between the poorly motivated and the well motivated grew wider. The good economy, the welfare state, and the easy morality are contributing fac- tors lulling unambitious people into a false security. Only hard ships and néed compel the lazy to strive. The laurels, independence, and satisfaction of achieve- ment come only to those who possess a compelling desire to stand on their own feet. Altavista High School has a good share of the latter kind but only a few of the tormer. P Weer Principal MR. FRANK P. CLINE B.A., Bridgewater College M.A., M.A. University of Virginia Principal, Guidance Office Staff and Guidance Assist Teachers and Students OFFICE STAFF: K. Downing, R. Stevens, J. Reynolds, Y. Burnette, L. Barrett, S. West, D. Bennett, D . Doss, H. Arthur. Here the student office staff prepares the A.H.S. newsletter which was sent monthly to all parents. The office staff form the busy people who manage the tremendous task of keeping the school’s business and keep its constantly changing roster running smoothly. The girls, guided by Mrs. Hunley, school secretary, help with the school’s typing, filing, and run various errands for Mr. Cline and Mrs. Hunley. Miss Burnette, guidance counselor, keeps her office up to date with the newest information on colleges, scholarships, and helpful aids to all students. She is the person who administers various qualifying tests given to students each year, such as PSAT and SCAT and the National Merit Test. Miss ““B’’ as she is commonly known, is the A.H.S. student’s chief problem-solver. Her motto is, “A friend is someone who knows all about you and still likes you.” Mrs. Hunley, school secretary, is probably the busiest person in school. She is the person who keeps track of the school registers and money, in addition to her regular tasks of typing and helping teachers. Miss Burnett gives advice to Lynne Watts on choosing a college MRS. KATHLEEN HUNLEY that will suit her needs. Secretary ie : em MISS KATHLEEN BURNETTE B.A., Lynchburg College M.Ed., College of William and Mary Mary Washington College of Univ. of Va. Guidance ? We Acknowledge and Honor Mrs. Mary S. Moorman, who retires after this, her 13th year at A.H.S. Mrs. Moorman shows her class an icosahedron made by one of her Solid Geometry students. All trails begin somewhere, and Mary Smith Moorman’s stems from Martinsville, Virginia, where she was born and raised. In her earlier life she attended private schools, and was graduated from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College. After doing graduate work at the University of Virginia, she accepted a position as the Chairman of the Department of Mathematics at Hampton High School, in Hampton, Virginia, where she remained for a period of six years. She then accepted a position as Professor of Mathe- matics and the head of the Math Department at Grenada College, no longer in existence since it marged with another college in Mississippi. After two years there, she was compelled to return home because of illness. In 1927 she married Dr. Carleton Moorman and .made Altavista her home, thus ending her teaching career for 25 years. In the spring of 1953 she began teaching at A.H.S. and has ta ught continuously until the present. During her time at A.H.S., Mrs. Moorman has taught Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, and Advanced Math, Latin, and English. She was chiefly responsible for the founding of the National Beta Club at A.H.S. and has been its sponsor since it was established. So with gratitude we say good-by to Mrs. Moorman and wish for her the best through the coming years. Mrs. Moorman good-naturedly laughs along with her class as they take a break from the arduous, but fascinatina- world of math. With patience, a desirous trait of all math teachers, Mrs. Moorman explains a complicated Algebra problem to Janice Hughey. MRS. MARY S. MOORMAN B.A., Randolph-Macon Woman's College Algebra, Math 9, Trigonometry, Plane Geometry, Solid Geometry, Advanced Math Modern Math Provides Challenge MISS MARY ELLEN ARNOTT B.S., Madison College Algebra |, Geometry, Math 8 Miss Arnott gives help to a Geometry student in proving 4 theorem. Mrs. Carper prepares our younger students for Algebra and Geometry, taught by Mrs. Moorman and Miss Arnott. Mr. Dod- son teaches a class in Business Math for Seniors. Math is one of the most important skills of today, since it is used in highly technical jobs such as engineering, as well as in solving everyday problems. The teachers of this subject do their best to help students fathom the mathematical mysteries brought on by simple math as well as highly complicated Algebra and Trigonometry. Miss Arnott, a former graduate of A.H.S., is the only new addition to our Math Department. We can hardly forget the other teachers whose trails Miss Arnott is now following. MRS. JOYCE CARPER B.S., University of Virginia Math 8 Mrs. Carper supervises students as they work math problems on the board. Miss Arnott asks Mrs. Carper’s advice on grading some Algebra tests. and Drama Adds MR. EARL D. MARTIN B.A., Lynchburg College M.A., Northwestern University English 10, 11 Mr. Martin answers questions while his class of junior English works on a test. Two special courses offered in the English department are remedial reading taught by Mrs. Spradlin, and a revived course of Speech and Drama, taught by Mrs. Walker, who joined our faculty this year. In Mrs. Spradlin’s English—Remedial Reading classes, the eighth grade students practiced their reading and competed in class for the ‘best reader’ title, while the upperclassmen studied vocations, In English this year, more emphasis was placed on reading and creative writing than anything else. Mr. Martin’s Sophomore and Junior English classes read such classics as Herman Melville’s Moby Dick, Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, and Thorn- ton Wilder’s Bridge of San Luis Rey. Mrs. Martin’s students did research on Shakespeare and read some of his works. In some of her classes, extra work was done on mythology and the gods. practiced writing letters of application, and practiced public speaking. Mrs. Spradlin points out an important sentence to one of her English Students. MRS. NANCY SPRADLIN B.S., West Virginia University Geography, English RR 12 MISS MARY S. WALKER B.A., Longwood College English 8, 10, Speech and Drama Miss Walker’s Speech and Drama class was responsible for a program broadcast each week over a local radio station, WKDE. Students learned to speak and read better and were given practice on extemporaneous speaking. Interest to Language Department Mrs. Carter, who taught Latin and English at AHS several years ago, has returned to teach Latin I, Il, and Ill, and Senior English. Mrs. Carter followed the trend toward creative writing but also stressed grammar along with English Literature. Miss Akers instructs the students of A.H.S. in Spanish | and II, and Senior English. Her Spanish class studied the History of Spain and Mexico and read famous Spanish novels such as Don Quixote. Her Senior English class studied Shakespeare and English Literature in general, along with grammar. Mrs. Carter explains a part of the complicated, Latin grammar to her first year students. MRS. CAROLYN CARTER B.A., Longwood College College of William and Mary English 12, Latin Miss Akers explains the lesson to her Spanish class. Mrs. Martin concentrates on grading some of MRS. JOHELEN MARTIN B.A., College of William and Mary her English papers. English { 4 se MISS NANCY AKERS B.A., Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia English, Spanish 13 Miss Walker asks Mrs. Martin’s advice on picking out a play. Miss Walker directed our plays this year. Students Explore the Old... MRS, NANCY N. HICKS B.S., Madison College History 8, English 8, 9 Mrs. Hicks clarifies a historical fact to her eighth grade students. Mrs. Andrew gives her class additional information on U.S. government. MRS. LILIAN D. ANDREW B.A., College of William and Mary American History Government Eighth graders are introduced to elementary American History by social studies teachers, Mrs. Hicks and Mr. Dodson. Each eighth grader was required to do a project on a vocation of his choice and the course was made more interesting by the use of current events papers and audio-visual aids. American History, a required subject, is continued in the junior year and is taught by Mrs. Andrew and Mr. Peak, the new addition to the history department, a graduate of Colonel’s rival, William Campbell. This year’s history classes again toured colonial Williamsburg and_par- ticipated weekly in current events panels which required not only learn- ing about past history but also keeping up with contemporary history. Either World Geography or World History, taught by Mrs. Spradlin, Mr. Peak and Coach Drumheller, respectively, is also required. MR. JAMES PEAK B.A., Bridgewater College World Geography American History Mr. Peak, a new face at A.H.S., ing his history class. enjoys teach-. Government classes also studied contemporary history, the gover nmental principles of Communism and had weekly panels. Mrs. Spradlin’s geography classes were required to give a report every six weeks on a book concerned with geography. Films and slides were often shown by guest speakers. Mrs. Andrew’s senior government classes studied United States, Virginia, and local government. Asst. County Judge, Bruce Harvey, spoke to the class on the judicial system. ——— MRS. EUNICE O. STOTT B.S., Meredith College M.S., University of North Carolina Science Mrs. Stott takes advantage of the many science films offered. . . . And Discover the New Strange odors permeated ‘the halls this year, and all of-the students held their breath as they passed Mrs. Key’s classroom. Despite circulating rumors that she was spouting sulfur and brimstone, the culprit turned out to be just the chemicals that Mrs. Key and her young proteges were working with. There were new textbooks in Mrs. Stott’s classroom this year. She says the main purpose of her science course is to give the students a firm ground work in science. They are carving their future by what they do today. As usual, Miss Phillips, bringing her textbook up to date, brought in extra materials to aid the students in understanding better the biology she teaches. Her classes dissected, studied, watched films, and even determined their blood types and pulses. _ The biology department also gained twelve new microscopes. MRS. MADELINE C. KEY B.S., Alfred University Chemistry, Physics, Ceramics, Science 9 Mrs. Key tests for hydrogen given off by the electrolysis of water. MISS ELIZABETH PHILLIPS B.S., Madison College M. Ed. University of Virginia Biology, Science 8. Miss Phillips explains a diagram of one of the many biological pro- cesses to her students. Students Learn About 28 28 ee ee RAM @ ° MRS. BEATRICE McGRAW B.S., M.A., Kirksville State Teacher's College Music, Band, Chorus Mrs. McGraw enjoys directing and singing with her fourth period chorus class. Home Economics continues to expand at A.H.S., through the guidance of Mrs. Cocke. The rapidly growing department received two new stoves this year. Mrs. Cocke not only teaches sewing and cooking, but also adds child care, family living, and home decoration to her course, especially for her Senior class. Many students mistakenly think that checking out books is all Mrs. Ramsey does to fill her time. Keeping a neat library, however, involves cataloging the books, keeping the files up to date, keeping the magazine and newspaper rack furnished with the latest editions, and keeping the two bulletin boards attractively decorated. These are but a few of the many responsibilities of our busy librarian. MRS. LUCILLE A. RAMSEY B.S.; Radford College Librarian Mrs. Ramsey is seen at one of her many- never-ending tasks—that of shelving books. Mrs. McGraw and Mrs. P. A. Hughes relax in the teachers’ lounge. Mrs. Hughes is seen frequently around school in the absence of regular teachers, since she is a favorite with students. 16 The Music Department is another rapidly growing branch, in the curriculum at A.H.S. The chorus class, now in its second successfu year, has an enrollment of forty members, and the band clas: has also increased. Mrs. McGraw, music director at A.H.S., devotec outside time in the mornings to conducting three extracurricula choruses. She also worked with the band in the fall, preparing half-time shows to give at football games. MRS, DORIS L. COCKE B.S.; Longwood College M.S., VPI Home Economics Mrs. Cocke lectures her class in the art of homemaking. Mrs. Cocke, besides teaching the essentials of successful homemaking, is active in State and National Future Home- makers of America work and in local and state S.C.A. work. the Finer The Industrial Arts Department, under the direction and supervision of Mr. Bernhardt, has completed many projects this year. Various metal and wood projects have been made by the students with the aid of new pieces of equipment that have been added. Among them are portable jigsaws, sanders, and an electric grinder. A portable router has been added which, Mr. Bernhardt says, has proved to be a valuable addition to the department. The students have made minor pieces of furniture, such as cupboards and bookcases. Our Industrial Arts department not only deals with the construction of different products but also involves the study of industries, their tools, machines, materials, and organization. Mr. Bernhardt demonstrates new equipment. MR. DONALD M. BERNHARDT B.S., North Carolina State Industrial Arts, Mechanical Drawing Mr. Bernhardt supervises use of portable router. 17 Distributive Education Classes Increase Enrollment Mrs. Short shows a smile of satisfaction as she adds more feathers to her “Speedy Turkey”. Our business teachers were kept busy training many students for further work in the clerical world. A new course, personal typing and notehand, was offered to students, especially seniors, but wasn’t as successful as was hoped. In Typing |, Mrs. Short and Mrs. Drumbheller’s students learned how to type term papers, footnotes, title pages, fill in forms, type letters, and post cards, and how to address envelopes properly. In shorthand, correct punctuation and spelling were emphasized, along with dictating and transcribing. Mrs. Drumheller supplied her general business students with useful information about such things as financial matters, transportation, communication, and social security. Mr. Dodson teaches economics and business management and law. The students of the latter course study law as it applies to individuals’ and discuss problems deal- ing with actual law cases. Economics expresses the ways people earn and spend money, how to borrow it, and the supply and demand for various goods. Mr. Flora’s class and his D.E. Club are on@ and the same. These classes, the largest D.E. classes that A.H.S. has ever had, attended a convention in February. In Distributive Education students studied advertising, public speaking, display, job interview, the free enterprise system, and the entire distributive system. Classes toured the Lane Company, Altavista Weaving Company, and Klopman Mills. They had many speakers and projects, two of which were making displays in the down- town stores and writing ads to be put in the papers. MR. HUGH DODSON B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute Business Management and Law Math 12 History 8, Economics Mr. Dodson takes time out to rest as his class in Business Management completes a test. 18 MRS. LOLETA W. SHORT B.S., Radford College Typing, Transcription, Book r , Mr. Flora checks the schedule in his 5th period study hall. - MR. J. B. FLORA, III Virginia Polytechnic Institute BeSa) Ve Pale Distributive Education ete SL MRS. PHYLLIS M. DRUMHELLER B.S., Radford College General Business, Typing, Shorthand Mrs. Drumheller shows Jimmy Kinlaw how to use the Tab Set on his typewriter. é Co-Ed Physical Education is Introduced at A.H.S. MR, LAWSON ANDREWS B.A., Lynchburg College Health and Physical Education A new system of rotating the gym for physical education was introduced this year. On Mondays and Wednesdays, the boys exercised in the gym, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays the girls used it. Fridays were set aside, either for rotation by the week or for co-educational purposes such as singing and dancing, sometimes enjoyed by eighth graders. On alternate days when classes weren’t in the gym, pupils were given lessons in health. Health classes studied and learned about different diseases and mental health. Mrs. Lane, Mr. Andrews, and Mr. Drumheller are the health and physical education instructors, who often received help from Senior students, no longer taking the course. — I IAL OH Ch og ad do Qe BAL be 004 Con gens hitless ath of ot “Apuat aki, 7 Mr. Andrews explains the use of the Driver’s Education machine to_ his ' Health students. ’ mG harman ; hyrvld arm tiric b« A ‘bt Mr. Andrews watches his boys exercise while the | girls exercise in the background. The picture was taken on “Co-ed” day. | Here we see Coach Drumheller in his other role ibesides that of coach. He also teaches World History. MRS. JULIANNA W. LANE B.S., East Tennessee State College Health and Physical Education Mrs. Lane points out an important part in a question given on a Health test. Mrs. Lane supervises her freshman girls as they exercise. MR. HAROLD K. DRUMHELLER B.S., University of Virginia M.S., University of Virginia World History, Physical Education Janitors and Cafeteria Staff Provide a Well-Kept Trail The mechanics of our school are kept running efficiently by the maids and janitors. The janitorial service is provided by Crew’s Janitorial Service. Mrs. Daniel, Mrs. Dodson, Mrs. Drinkard, Mrs. Greenway, and Mrs. Wilman pose after finishing a day’s work. The maid, Helen Hayruth, enjoys cleaning the windows. Our administration takes time out from the summer schedule to pose for a picture. Classes and Student Life AeA .. . Down the A.H.S. Trail 21 Class of 1966 I oy) = il. ‘XN Senior class officers Gary Williams—President, Janice Reynolds— Secretary, Cyndy Hart—Vice President, and Janet Mays—Treas- urer see how the Senior Class stacks up. Editors—James Frazier Jane Newman Copy—Kay Tucker Route “66” was the road that this Senior Class traveled for the last five years. With relatively light traffic of eighty-one drivers, the pace was fast; the ground was lengthy. The green — light on “Eighth Street” triggered the journey, which took us — through the excitement of Homecomings, the dread of report cards, the endless heap of homework, the enjoyable work on the Prom, and the joyous pride of being a Senior. The signs and markers of “Senior Street” reminded us of our Senior activities. On September 9, we received our class rings, and in October our Homecoming float won second prize. Senior thespians, along with their Junior counterparts, presented the Junior-Senior play, “It Happens Every Summer,” on November 12th. In the spring the Juniors honored us with a beautiful prom. Graduation approached and a red light halted our high school travel, but, never fear, the green light signaled us on for more years of merry mileage. No matter how far we go, no member of the Class of ‘66 can forget his journey on Route “66”. Many and Varied Trails Await Seniors in the Future Harr y Frederick Alley, Jr. “Freddie” Larry Dale Anthony “Larry” Helen Dorcas Arthur “Helen” Buford Wakely Austin “Wakely” Cynthia Deloris Barbee “Cynthia” Eleanor Romayne Beard “Romayne”’ 22 Darlene Laverne Bennett Amy Ruth Blanchard “Darlene” “Amy” Allan Howard Bolling Wyona Ailene Brumfield “Alan” “Ailene”’ Co-editors Nancy Price and Lynne Watts pursue an annual, a finished symbol of their hard work, headaches, and happy completion of the 1966 Nuntius. Nancy and Lynne both had previous experience in pyb- A 5 ® lication work. Nancy worked on the Colonel staff for Senior Float Wins Second Prize several years and wrote articles for the Vista. and Review. Lynne worked on the Colonel Staff one year and served on the Nuntius for four years. Both attended the SIPA convention at Washington and Lee University to get ideas and suggestions for this year’s annual. André Dirk Bus “Dirk” Aubrey Russell Cantley, Jr. “Aubrey” | 23 | | Jesse Davidson Copes “Jesse” Hugh Epperson Cothran, Jr. “Hughey” Lynne Gayle Cothran “Lynne” Richard Cleveland Cox, Jr. “Dickie” Donald Ray Creasy “Donnie” Michael Fredrick Crouch “Mickey” Reginald Owen Dalton “Reggie” Gary Mitchell Dooley “Dooley” Mary Dianne Doss “Dianne” Seniors Receive Class Rings on September 9, 1965 Dirk Bus, president of the Science Club, enjoys the exactness, complexity and intrigue of science. His background in Chemistry, Physics, besides general science, enabled him to lead the club. He has been a member of the Science Club for five years. Annually, the Science Club provides a trip for interested members to Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dirk has attended several such trips as these. ‘of the Varsity Club; he has lettered Think Ivin Philpott looks lazy? Looks prove to be deceiving in this case. Ivin is a well-qualified president four years in football, four in track, four in golf, and three in basketball. He also managed basketball for two years. Ivin won the District IV pole vaulting contest in 1965 and won fourth place in state competition two years. Also he held the school and district pole-vaulting record. Here he relaxes a moment from his year- long busy schedule. James Frazier Leads Student Body Karen Rebecca, Downing “Karen” James Leland Elliott “James” Dearing James Fauntleroy, III “Dearing” James Paniel Frazier “James” Deborah Louise Gowen “Deborah” Carol Jean Grau “Jeannie” Larry Wayne Hall “Larry” Mary Ann Hall “Mary Ann” Cynthia Hart “Cyndy” 25 As eighth graders, the Class of 1966 won third prize in the Homecoming parade and had its eighth- grade party. In their Freshman year, their float won second prize in the parade, and a Corn Ball was held that winter to raise money for the Class. The class had a bottle drive, sold popcorn, and pre- sented a Bunny Hop in their Sophomore year. As Juniors, the class had a busy year, taking part in Class Night and the Baccalaureate programs. In April of 1965 they presented “A Summer Place,’ the Junior-Senior prom and on April 30 ‘Drums of Death,” the Junior play. J 3 il 4 ’ ‘ ‘ ee a 3 Graduation — a Bridge Jane Newman served as 1965-66 president of one of gAHS’ largest and most active clubs, the FHA. She was a FHA member for five years and served as chaplain pianist, treasurer, and president. Jane attended the National FHA convention in Kansas City, Missouri in 1963 and the State FHA convention in Roanoke in 1965. 26 e ries Larry Eugene Haynes “Larry” Jenny Carole Hiner “Jenny” Linda Marie Hiner “Linda” Carolyn Mae Keesee “Carolyn” Delmas Lee Keesee “Delmas” Linda Kaye Keesee “Linda” Linda Joan Kegley “Linda” James Brady Kinlaw, Jr. “Jimmy” James Edward Layne “Eddie” Janet Taylor Mays “Janet” Joan Elizabeth Moore “Joan” John William Morris “Billy” the Life Long Trail Amy Blanchard, editor of the Vista magazine, reflects the agonies of lack of material, finding typists, and getting out finished copies. Last year, she took Creative Writing and had articles published in the Vista and Review; this year, however, her time was occupied by heading the Vista Staff. Carol Ann Movtimer “Garolm Carolyn Rebecca Moss “Carolyn” Martha Jane Newman “Jane” Jerdon Cecil Pe ters “Jerry” Ivin Russell Philpott, Jr. “yin” Nancy Jean Price “Nancy” Julie Anne Poe “Julie” Shirley Ann Preas “Shirley” Hugh Lindsay Reavis “Lindsay” Seniors Trail Down “Route 66” Lindsay Reavis here explains the new Hi-Y handbook to the members of his club. This was the second year Lindsay served as President of the Michael Oliver Carr Hi-Y; in previous years, he was treasurer and vice-president of the group. A member of the Hi-Y since the eighth grade, he attended four district conferences, served as president of the Central Virginia District Hi-Y conference for 1964-1965, and spoke at the State Hi-Y Council in Richmond on September 25, 1965. William Barry Reynolds “Barry” Janice Marie Reynolds “Janice” Kenneth Ray Reynolds “Kenny” Patricia Ann Reynolds “Trisha” Jean Marie Robbins “Jeanie” Steven Francis Searcy “Steve” y declares Jeannie Grau, as she leads the Helen Phillips Chapter of the Future Teachers of America. She has been a member of the Club for three years and served as secretary in her Junior year. As president of the club, she conducts the meetings, and arranges for programs, projects, and activities to be carried out. “Three cheers for education,’ Janet Mays, enjoying all kinds of athletic activities, is the “high-aiming’’ leader of the girls in the Monogram Club. She played basketball for four years, was a football cheerleader for three years, and was chosen ‘Most Improved Guard” last year by the Monogram Club. a, t Edward Wayne Shelton “Wayne” Phillip Jerry Short “Phillip” Richard Jefferson Singleton, Jr. a Dickas Ruth Lyndell Skeen “Lyndell’’ Donnie Wakely Smith “Donnie” George Lewis Smith, Jr. “Smitty” With boldness, fortitude, and high hopes, Billy Trogdon accepted the job as editor of the Colonel. Still retaining his enthusiasm and interest as editor, Billy stated, “Working on the Colonel was a very enticing job with the relationship of your co-workers and the satisfaction of a job completed.” Amy Blanchar Regenia Kay Stevens Janice Lee Townsend “Genia”’ “Janice” Robert William Trogdon Deborah Ann Tuck “Billy” “Deborah” Janet Dale Tucker Kay LaVaughn Tucker “Janet” “Kay” eceives National Merit Honor Jeannie Robbins, a high-stepping Senior, is the president of the Senior Tri-Hi-Y. She has been a member of the Tri-Hi-Y for five years and has attended district conferences. She has spoken at the State Hi-Y Council meeting, served for two years on the Honor Council, and was chairman during her Senior year. 3] Jimmy Kinlaw Wears Royal Football Crown John Edward Vaughan “Johnny” Lynwood Barrett Watts “Lynne” Jo Anne West oO am Sandra Gale West “Sandra” Harry Charles Wheeler, III HG Charles Alexander Wilkerson “Charles” Jimmy Kinlaw displays his musical talent by playing his guitar and singing. He also shows his leadership ability by heading the Folk Music Club. Enjcying various forms of music, Jim has played the guitar for many years and has sung with the Altavista Chorus, Boys Chorus, and Madrigal. Along with Billy Trogdon and Hugh Cothran, he has entertained at various activities, including the making of a television appearance. aii ati FTES SNR Dianne Doss served as president of the Future Business Leaders of America. She has been an active member of the club since its organization in 1964. “To be or not to be.. .” Here Kay Tucker takes a Business-like pose as she presides over a Forensics Club meeting. Besides serving as president, she has been secretary-treasurer of the club, and a member for four years. Kay won the Campbell County Spelling Match in 1962, represented Campbell County in the Regional Match, and represented AHS last year as speller in the District Forensics Con- test. Kay is also assistant Senior Class Treasurer. Cyndy Hart served as 1965-1966 South- side Regional Representative for the State Student Cooperative Association. Her par- ticipation in the SCA since the eighth grade has helped her become a capable leader. This year, she traveled throughout Virginia to attend and address district meetings. Cyndy, besides being as active member, served as secretary and vice president of the Altavista High School SCA. Cyndy Hart Works Hard for the District $.C.A. Gary Sanders William “Gary” Carol Darlene Wills “Carol” George Michael Wolfe “Mike” Chester Dean Witt “Chester” Richard Jeffery Witt “Ricky” Betty Carolyn Yeatts “Betty” a | | | Senior Activities HARRY FREDRICK ALLEY JR.: Glee Club 9-10; D.E. Club 11-12; Band 9-10; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Annual Staff 12; Vista Staff, Business Manager 12. LARRY DALE ANTHONY: D.E. Club; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. HELEN DORCAS ARTHUR: Football Cheerleader 9, 10, 11, 12; Mono- gram Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12; Tri-Hi-Y Reporter 10, Vice-President 11, Historian 12; F.T.A. 10, 11, 12; Folk Music Club 12; Spanish Club 10, 11, Secretary 10; Homecoming Attendant 10, 11; Junior Play 11; Junior-Senior Play 12; Office Worker 12; F.H.A. 8; J.V. Cheerleader 8; Peppers Club 8; Vista Typist; 8th Grade Basketball; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. BUFORD WAKELY AUSTIN: Industrial Arts Club 10, 11, 12, Secretary 12; Spanish Club 10, 11; Science Club 11, 12; Beta Club 11, 12; SCA CAO OR aL: CYNTHIA DELORIS BARBEE: Band 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; F.H.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Chorus 12; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. ELEANOR ROMAYNE BEARD: Mixed and Girls Chorus 8, 9, 10, 11; Band 8, 9; Majorette 8, 9, 10; F.H.A 8, 10; Peppers Club 11; Glee Club 8, 9, 10; Tri-Hi-¥; One-Act Play 10, 11; Senior Play 12; Colonel Staff 10; Spanish Club 11; Forensics 11, 12; Vista Staff, Typist 11; Softball 8; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. DARLENE LAVERNE BENNETT: F.H.A 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Peppers Club 10, 11; F.B.LA. 11, 12; Treasurer 12; Basketball 8; Vista Staff 11; Chorus 12; Tri-Hi-Y 10; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. AMY RUTH BLANCHARD: SCA Rep. 9, 12; F.H.A. 8, 9, Os Ub. UP Parliamentarian 9, 11, Treasurer 12; Monogram Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Vista Staff 10, 12, Editor 12; Beta Club 11, 12, Secretary-Treasurer 12; Junior Play Prompter 11; Forensics Club 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Mixed Chorus 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Girls Chorus 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Vista Singers 12; National Merit Letter of Commendation 12; Academic Letter 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12; Folk Music Club 12; Vice- President 8th Grade Class; S.I.P.A. Convention 11; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. ALAN HOWARD BOLLING: Science Club 9, 10, 11; Basketball 12; Varsity Club 12; D.E. Club 11, 12; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. WYONA AILENE BRUMFIELD: F.H.A. 8, 9, 10; F.B.L.A. 12, Chaplain 12; Peppers Club 10; Vista Staff 10, 11; Mixed Chorus 12; Girls Chorus 12; Folk Music Club 12; Basketball 8; Colonel Staff 12; SCA ye a KO rial P24; ANDRE DIRK BUS: Hi-Y 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Science Club 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Secretary 12; Forensics 9, 10, 11, 12; Track 9, 10, 11, 12; Academic Letter 10; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. AUBREY RUSSELL CANTLEY JR.: Hi-Y 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball 8; Track 8, 9; Folk Music Club 12; Annual Staff 12; Colonel Staff 12; SGACS Om Oni lal. JESSE _COPES; Industrial Arts Club 9, 10, 12, Vice-President 10, Pres- ident 12; School Bus Driver 9, 10; Track 10; Varsity Club 12. HUGH EPPERSON COTHRAN: Cho rus 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Band 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; All-State Band 9, 11; Madrigal 9, 10; Vista Singers 11, 12; Hi-Y 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Secretary 8, 9, 10, Vice-President 11, Sergeant-at-Arms 12; Varsity Club 9, 10, 11, 12; J.V. Track 8, 9, 10; Varsity Track 9, 10, 11, 12; Football 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Football Manager 9; Player-of-the-Year 11; Honorable Mention, All-District Football 11; J.V. Basketball 8, 9; Folk Music Club 11, 12; Forensics 12; Glee Club 3797107 SGAI8. 9105 ll als 34 LYNN GAYLE COTHRAN: Girls Chorus 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Mixed Chorus 8, 9, 10, 11; F.HA: 8, '9, 10, 11, 12; Tri-Hi-Y 8759; s10ge0ly al2: Secretary 12; Peppers Club 8, 9, 10, 11, Secrefary-Treasurer 11, Presi- dent 11; Annual Staff 10, 12; Academic Letter 9; Spanish Club 11; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. RICHARD CLEVELAND COX JR.: Hi-Y 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, M.G.A. 11; Boys Chorus 8, 9, 10, 12; Mixed Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12; Glee Club 8, 9, 10, 12; Band 8, 9, 11, 12; Basketball 8° SCAL87 97 10 2s DONALD RAY CREASY: SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. DAVID MONROE CROUCH: Not Pictured; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. MICHAEL FREDRICK CROUCH: Hi-Y 9; Varsity Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Track 9, 10, 11, 12; J.V. Football 9, 10; J.V. Basketball 10; Class Treasurer 10; Baseball 12. REGINALD OWEN DALTON: SCA Rep. 8; Varsity Club 9, 10, 11, 12, Secretary-Treasurer 11, Vice-President 12; Basketball 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; ; Baseball 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Track 12; Beta Club Sweetheart King 11; Honorable Mention in Baseball 9, 10, 11; SCA 9, 10, 11, 12; Co-Captain of Basketball Team 12. GARY MITCHELL DOOLEY: Hi-Y 8, 9; Track 10; Varsity Club 11, 12 Football 10; K.V.G. 8, 9, 10, 11; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. a MARY DIANE DOSS: F.H.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Peppers Club 9, 10, 11; F.B.L.A. 11, 12; Secretary 11, President 12; Basketball 8; Beta Club 11, 12; Vista Staff 11; Chorus 12; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. KAREN REBECCA DOWNING: F.H.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Song Leader 11, Secretary 12, SCA Rep. 11; F.B.LA. 11; Peppers 8, 9, 10, 11; Vista Staff 11; Colonel Staff 10; Annyal Staff 12; Chorus 8, 12, Softball 8; Folk Music Club 12; SCA Class Rep. 9; One-Act Play 9; : F.H.A. Girl-of-the-Month 9; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. JAMES DEARING FAUNTLEROY III: Varsity Club 10, 11, 12; Football 10, 11; Track 11; Junior Play 11; Spanish Club 11; SCA 8, OP LOSI 23 : JAMES LELAND ELLIOT: K.V.G.; D.E. Club; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. ; JAMES PANIEL FRAZIER: SCA Rep. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Treasurer 9, President 12; Forensics Club 9, 10, 11, 12, Secretary-Treasurer 12; Vista Staff 9, 11, 12, Assistant Editor 11, 12; Annual Staff 11, 12; Chorus 8, 9, 10; Band 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Boys State 11; Varsity Club 11, 12; Science Club 8, 9, 10, 11, President 10, 11, Secretary- Treasurer 9; Basketball 11, 12; J.V. Basketball 9, 10; Student-of-the- Week 10; One-Act Play 10; Junior Play 11; Junior-Senior Play 12; Foot- [ ball Manager 10; Track Manager 10; Junior Class President; Beta | Club 11, 12; 8th Grade Basketball; Academic Letter 8, 9, 10, 11; SCA Workshop 11; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. . | ° DEBORAH LOUISE GOWEN: F.H.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; F.B.L.A. 11, 12; Chorus 12; Vista Staff 11; SCA 8, 9, 10,11, 12. CAROL JEAN GRAU: F.H.A. 9; Tri-Hi-Y 8, 9; Homecoming Attendant 8; F.T.A. 10, 11, 12, Secretary 11, President 12; Majorette 8, 9, 10, Drum Major 11, 12; Band 8, 9, 12; SCA Rep. 10,. 11, 12; Basket- ball 9, 10, 11, 12; Monogram Club 9, 10, 11, 12, Treasurer 12; Annual Staff 12; Beta Club 11, 12; Academic Letter 9, 10, 11; Girls Chorus 8, 9, 12; Mixed Chorus 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. . . . LARRY WAYNE HALL: Varsity Football 9, 10, 11, 12, Captain 12; Base- ball 9, 11, 12; Track 9, 10, 12; Varsity Club 9, 10, 11, 12; J.V. Foot- ball 8; Honorable Mention—All District Football 10; All District Foot- ball 11; J.V. Baseball 8; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Senior Activities MARY ANN HALL: F.H.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Chorus 12; Peppers Club 9, 10, 11; Tri-Hi-Y 10; F.B.L.A. 11, 12, Vice-President 12; Basketball 8; Vista Staff 11; Softball 8, 10, 11; Monogram Club 12; SCA 8,9, 10, ile 123 CYNTHIA HART: SCA Rep. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Secretary 10, Vice-Presi- dent 11, South-Side Rep. 12; F.T.A. 9, 10, 11, 12; Peppers Club 9, 10, 11; Beta Club 11, 12; Forensics Club 10, 11, 12, Vice-President 11,-12; Vista Staff 11, 12, Feature Editor 2; Annual Staff 11, 12, Organizations Editor 11, 12; 9th Grade Vice-President; Senior Class Vice-President; Homecoming Attendant 9; Spanish Club 11. LARRY EUGENE HAYNES: D.E. Club 11, 12, President 12; SCA 8, 9, 10, Wik, UP JENNY SGAROLE SHINER?) F.H-A. 8) 9,5) 112) Fal-As TO) 11, 123 Tri- Hi-Y 9, 10, 11, 12; Junior Play 11; Chorus 11, 12; Spanish Club 10, 11; Folk Music Club 12; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. LINDA MARIE HINER: F.H.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Tri-Hi-Y 9, 10, 11; Library Club 10, 11; Vista Staff 11; Folk Music Club 12; SCA 8, 9, Om) eto. CAROLYN MAE KEESEE: Class Reporter 8; F.H.A. 9; Class President 9; Science Club 9; Annual Staff 9; Glee Club 10, 11; Junior Play 11; D.E. Club 12; Folk Music Club’ 12; Colonel Staff 12. DELMAS@LEEMKEESEEVE-E-Aws 10;8K.V.G, 107 Til; 122) DIE.) Club) 9, LOM Tel GAso lO; liliel2: LINDA JOAN KEGLEY: F.H.A. 8, 9; F.T.A. 10, 11, 12, Vice-President 12; Tri-Hi-Y 9, 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 11; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. LINDA KAYE KEESSEE: Tri-Hi-Y 8, 9, 10, 11; F.B.L.A. 12, Parliamentarian 12; Chorus 12; Softball 10; Basketball 8; One-Act Play 10; Annual Staff 12; Vista Staff 11; Spanish Club 11; Colonel Staff 9; SCA 8, OOM lliea lie. JAMES BRADY KINLAW JR.: Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Homecoming King 12; J.V. Basketball 9; Basketball 10; Basketball Score Keeper 11, 12; Class Secretary 9; Class President 10; Hi-Y 10; SCA Rep. 10, 11, 12; SCA State Conference 10, 11; Varsity Club 10, 11, 12; Glee Club 9; Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12; Vista Singers 11, 12; Beta Club 11, 12, President 12; Folk Music Club 11, 12, Vice-President 11, President 12; National Science Foundation Summer Institute 11; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 2s JAMES EDWARD LAYNE: Baseball 10, 11; Track 10; 8th Grade Track 8; D.E. Club 11, 12; Industrial Arts Club 10; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. JANET TAYLOR MAYS: Chorus 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Tri-Hi-Y 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; F.T.A. 9, 10, 11, 12, Treasurer 11; Beta Club 11, 12; Basket- ball 9, 10, 11, 12; Football Cheerleader 10, 11, 12, Co-Captain 12; Band 8, 9; Monogram Club 9, 10, 11, 12, President 12; Peppers Club 8, 9; Vista Staff 11; Annual Staff 10, 11, 12, Advertising Editor 12; Forensics 11; Homecoming Attendant 11; Football Homecoming Queen 12; Class Treasurer 12; Spanish Club 11; Academic Letter 10, 11; J.V. Basketball Cheerleader 8; 8th Grade Basketball; SCA 8, 9, 10, Te 2h JOAN ELIZABETH MOORE: F.H.A. 9, 10, 11; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. JOHN WILLIAM MORRIS: K.V.G. 9, 10, 11, 12; D.E. Club 12; J.V. Football 9; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. CAROL ANN, MORTIMeR: Tri-Hi-Y 8, 9, 10, 11; Band 8; Spanish Club 10, 11; Forensics 10, 11, 12; Mixed Chorus 10, 12; Vista Staff 11; Colonel Staff 11, 12; Folk Music Club 11; One-Act Play 11; Glee Club 8, 12; Girls Chorus 12; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. CAROLYN REBECCA MOSS: F.H.A. 8; Chorus 9; F.B.L.A. 12; SCA Sh, Sh WO, Wily At MARTHA JANE NEWMAN: F.H.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Chaplain 9, Pianist 10, Treasurer 11, President 12; National F.H.A. Convention 10; State F.H.A. Convention 12; J.V. Cheerleader 9; Tri-Hi-Y 9; Peppers Club 9, 10; Colonel Staff 9, 10; F.H.A. Girl-of-the-month 9, 10, 11, 12; Annual Staff 12; Folk Music Club 12; Vista Staff 11; Basketball Manager 12; Monogram Club 12; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. JERDON CECIL PETERS: Transfer from West Virginia. 10; Football 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 11; Varsity Club 10, 11, 12; JV Football; J.V. Basketball; National Honor Society; SCA 10, 11, 12. IVIN RUSSELL PHILPOTT JR.: 8th grade basketball; J.V. football 8; J.V. basketball 9; basketball manager 8; varsity football 9, 10, 11, 12; varsity basketball 10, 11, 12; varsity track 9, 10, 11, 12; varsity golf 9, 10, 11, 12, co-captain 11; chorus 9, 10, 11; varsity club 9, 10, 11, 12, president 12; Glee club 8, 9, 10; Folk Music club 11; Hi-Y 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Academic Letter 9; Spanish club 10; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Co-Captain of Varsity Basketball 12. JULIE ANNE POE: Transfer from North Carolina 10; Tri-Hi-Y 10, 11, 12; Peppers 10, 11, 12, secretary-treasurer 11; FTA 10, 11, 12, SCA representative 11; secretary 12; Spanish club 11; Beta Club 11, 12; Annual Staff 12; SCA 10, 11, 12. SHIRLY PREAS: FBLA 12; chorus 12; 8th grade basketball; softball; SGAVS 9 ml Om ales NANCY JEAN PRICE: S.I.P.A. Convention 11. Academic Letter 9, 10, 11, 12; Transfer from North Carolina 9; F.T.A. 10, 11, 12; F.H.A. 9; Chorus 9, 10, 11; Colonel Staff 9, 10, 11; Basketball Cheerleader 10; Football Cheerleader 12, Co-Captain 12; Homecoming Attendant 10, 12; Peppers Club 9; Monogram Club 10, 11, 12; Forensics 11, 12; Spanish Club 9, 10, 11; SCA Rep. 10, 11, 12; Beta Club 11, 12, Vice-President 12; Honor Council 12; Girls’ State 11; Annual Staff 12, Co-Editor 12; Tri-Hi-Y 9; Honorable Mention in Latin Tourna- ment 11; SCA 9; Class vice president, 11; Folk Music, 11, 12, vice president, 12. HUGH LINDSAY REAVIS: Hi-Y 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Vice-President 10, President 11, 12; District Hi-Y President; 8th Grade Basketball 8; J.V. Basketball 9, 10; Varsity Basketball 11, 12; 8th Grade Track 8; Track 9, 10, 11, 12; Mixed Chorus 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; All State Chorus 9; Boys Chorus 8, 9, 10, 12; Madrigal 9, 10; Vista Singers 11, 12; Spanish Club 11; Varsity Club 10, 11, 12; Beta Club 11, 12; Annual Staff 11, 12; Academic Letter 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Eighth Grade Class President; Glee Club 8, 9; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. WILLIAM BARRY REYNOLDS: Boy’s Chorus 9, 10, 11; Mixed Chorus OPO -nl lpal2ee Vista oingers 9, 010,9) lpml2-sBands9,e 10;elipeli2seJ.V. Basketball 9; All-State Chorus 9; Football 11; Varsity Club 11, 12; Stu- dent Band Director 12; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. JANICE MARIE REYNOLDS: F.H.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; SCA Rep. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Peppers Club 8, 9, 10, 11, Vice-President 11; Vista Staff 11; Annual Staff 11, 12; F.H.A. Girl-of-the-Month 10; Junior Play 11; J.V. Cheerleader 8; Office Worker 12; Senior Class Secretary; Folk Music Club 12; Chorus 12; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Senior Activities CKENNETH RAY REYNOLDS; Football 9, 10, 11; Basketball Manager 9, ‘10--T1712; Track 9, 10; | ; TT, 12; Track 9, 10; Baseball 9, 11; Varsity Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Eighth Football, Basketball, Track; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. PATRICIA ANN REYNOLDS: Eighth Grade Basketball; Eighth Grade Soft- ball; F.H.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; F.B.L.A. 11, 12; Monogram Club) 11, 12; Vista Staff 11; Girls Chorus 12; Mixed Chorus 12; Football Cheer- leader 12; Homecoming Attendant 12; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. JEAN MARIE ROBBINS: Peppers Club 8, 9, 10, 11, President 9; Glee Club 8; Band 8, 9; F.T.A. 9, 10, 11, Vice-President 11, F.T.A. Con- vention 9, 10; Tri-Hi-Y 9, 10, 11, 12, President. 12; Chorus 9, 1 0, 11; Colonel Staff 9; Academic Letter 9, 10; Vista Staff 10; Beta Club 11, 12; Honor Council 11, 12, Chairman 12; F.H.A. 12; Annual Stattal27SGAror on llOpelpai2s STEVEN ‘FRANCIS SEARCY: Library Club 10; D.E. Club 11, 12; Industrial Arts Club 9; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. EDWARD WAYNE SHELTON: Track 8, 11, 12; Basketball 8; Football 11, 12; J.V. Football 8; Varsity Club 11, 12; D.E. Club 11, 12; SCA CE Ch Op hls, Pe PHILLIP JERRY SHORT: J.V. Football 9, OP alOPalmlze 10). D:E-) ClUbN12;eSCAN 8) RICHARD JEFFERSON SINGLETON JR: Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Co- Captain 12; Track 9, 10, 11, 12; Varsity Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Junior Class Secretary; Annual Staff 12; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. RUTH LYNDELL SKEEN: F.H.A. 8, 9, 10, 11; Tri-Hi-Y 8, 9; F.B.L.A. 11, 12; Chorus 8, 12; Junior-Senior Play 12; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. DONNIE WAKELY SMITH: J.V. Football 9, 10; Baseball 11, 12; Varsity Club 12; Basketball 12; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. GEORGE LEWIS SMITH JR.: Hi-Y 8, 9; Chorus 8, 9, 10; Track 9, 10, 11, 12; Band 8, 9, 10 11; Basketball 11, 12; Football 11; Baseball 12; SCA Rep. 10, 11, 12; Annual Staff 11; Colonel Staff 10; Spanish Club 10, 11; J.V. Basketball 9, 10; Varsity Club 9, 10, 11, 12; 8th Grade Basketball; 8th Grade Track; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. REGENIA KAY STEVENS: F.H.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Class President 9; Homecoming Attendant 9; Tri-Hi-Y 10; Peppers Club 10; Vista Staff 11; F.B.L.A. 11, 12, Vice-President 11, Historian 12; F.B.L.A. State Convention 11; Chorus 12; Folk Music Club 12; Basketball Cheerleader 12; Office Worker 12; Annual Staff 12; Monogram Club 12; SCA 3 Oe lOenl ale: JANICE LEE TOWNSEND: Tri-Hi-Y 12; Colonel Staff 12; Transfer from Charlottesville 12; SCA 12. ROBERT WILLIAM TROGDEN: Basketball 11, 12; Football 11, 12; For- ensics 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Chorus 8, 9, 10; Varsity Club 10, 11, 12; Folk Music Club 11, 12; One-Act Play 10, 11; Junior Play 11; Colonel Staff 11, 12, Editor 12; Annual Staff 8, 9, 10; SCA Rep. 8; SCA 8, OPS OPM ele DEBORAH ANN TUCK: F.H.A. 8, 9; Tri-Hi-Y 9, 10, 11, 12; F.T.A. 10, 11, 12, Chaplain 11, Treasurer 12; Spanish Club 11; Honor Council 11; Beta Club 11, 12; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. JANET DALE TUCKER: F.H.A. 8, 9, 10; Colonel Staff 9, 10, 11; Span- ish Club 10, 11; SCA Rep. 12; Annual Staff 12; Chorus 11, 12; Vista Staff 11, 12; One-Act Play 10; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. 36 KAY LaVAUGHN TUCKER: Mixed Chorus 8, 9, 10, 11; Girl’s Chorus 8, 9, 10; J. V. Basketball Cheerleader 8; Peppers Club 8; Student of Week 8; Varsity Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12, Co-Captain 12; Monogram Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Forensics Club 9, 10, 11—Secretary-Treasurer, Speller—11, President—12 F.T.A. 9, 10, 11; Colonel Staff 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Annual Staff 12; Tri-Hi-Y 8, 9, 11, 10—Treasurer S.C.A. Rep. 11, 12; SIPA II; Junior Play; Girls State 11; Assistant Class Treas- urer 12; Academic Letter 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Beta Club 11, 12; Glee’ Club 8; Campbell County Speller 8; S.C.A. 8, 9, 10. JOHN EDWARD VAUGHN: S.C.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, K.V.G. 10; Industrial Arts 10. 12; DE GiAwal2: LYNWOOD BARETT WATTS: Tri-Hi-Y 8; Colonel Staff 8; F.H.A. 8, 11 Officer—S.C.A. Rep. 9, 10; Annual Staff 9, 10, 11, Sophomore Class Editor, 12 Co-Editor; Majorette 9, 10, 11; Girl’s Chorus 9, 10; Mixed Chorus 9, 10; J.V. Basketball Cheerleader 9; 10—Co-Captain; Peppers 9, 10; Beta Club 11, 12, State Convention—11; Beta Club Sweetheart Queen 11; S.I.P.A. 11; Academic Letter 9, 10; Junior Play; One Act Play 10; F.H.A. Girl of the Month 10; S.C.A. 8, 11, 12; 8th Grade Basketball; Varsity Basketball Cheerleading 12; Monogram Club 2s JO ANNE WEST: FHA 8, 11, 12; Peppers 8, 9, 10, 11,.Tri-Hi-Y 11, 12; Band 8; Folk Music Club 12; Annual Staff 12; Basketball 8; SCA SAO AO lpeli2e SANDRA GALE WEST: Honor Council Club) 11, 12; SCA58) 97 10M 12: 10, Vice-president 12; Beta H. C. WHEELER III: Band 8, 12; Hi-Y 8; FBLA 11, 12; J.V. Football 8, 9; Varsity football 11; varsity’ Club 9, 10, 11, 12; manager base- ball 9, 10, 11, 12; K.V.G. 9, 10, 11; chorus 8; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. CHARLES ALEXANDER WILKERSON: J.V. Basketball 9; J.V. football 9, 10; Varsity football 11, 12; Varsity baseball 11, 12; track 12; basket- ball 8; SCA rep. 9; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. GARY SANDERS WILLIAMS: Science Club 9; chorus 8, 9; band 8, -9; Boys State 11; Varsity club 10, 11, 12; Hi-Y 8, 9, 10, 11, 12—secretary 10, vice president 11, vice-president 2; basketball manager 10, 11, 12; baseball manager 9; track manager 10; football manager 10, 11; Colonel citizen of the month 11; One Act Play 10, 11; Junior play 11; Jun- ior-Senior play 12; sophomore class vice president, Juni or class treas- urer, Senior class president; Beta club 11, 12; Annual staff 12; bas- ketball 8; Academic letter 10, 11; Glee Club 8; Spanish club 11; journal correspondent 12; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. CAROL DARLENE WILLS: F.H.A. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Tri-Hi-Y 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Chaplain 12; Peppers 9, 10, 11; Chorus 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Annual Staff 12; Faculty Editor 12; Freshman Class Officer Eighth Grade Class Secretary-Treasurer. GEORGE MICHAEL WOLFE: Hi-Y 8; Bus Driver; D.E. Club 11, 12; Library Club 8; Industrial Arts Club 10; Chorus 8; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. CHESTER DEAN WITT: J.V. Football 8, 9; D.E. club 11, 12; Football 12-ilrack 8 oGAG8..9 m0; Wales RICHARD JEFFERY WITT: D.E. Club 12; J.V. Football 8,°9, 10; J.V. Track 8; Bus Driver; Industrial Arts Club 10; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. BETTY CAROLYN YEATTS: F.H.A. 8; Colonel Staff 9; D.E. Club 11, 12, Secretary-Treasurer 11, 12; SCA 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Route ‘'66” Has Varied Activities Jesse Copes is ready to open the door to progress. As president of the Industrial Arts Club, he recog- nizes the stress on technology in this fast moving world. The Class of “66 truly had “High Spirits’ for the 1965 Homecom- ing. Although the Senior float only won second prize Seniors Karen Downing, James Frazier and Dirk Bus add a final coat of paint to the still for in the parade, Jo Anne West, a senior in Home Economics, their float. senior spirits displays her domestic skills and interest in home “still” remained economics here by ironing, a most valuable lofty. asset for school or career girls. Senior nominees for Home- coming attendant Kay Tucker, Janice Townsend, and Reginia Stevens ride in the Homecoming parade. President of the : D.E.C.A. Club, Larry imeem Haynes, is on his way to work at Smith’s De- partment Store. Senior girls show school spirit at the football games. Here Jeannie Grau and Amy Blanchard yell for the Colonels at the Appomattox jame. Assistant Campbell County Judge, Bruce: Har- vey, lectures the Senior government classes on the j F Virginia Judicial system. James Preziengancecyncy Hart drive on to new goals oe for our S.C.A. Here they re- late their experiences at Summer Workshop for a September assembly. ‘James, get your eyes back on the road!’ ety Senior linebacker, Chester Witt, tapes his leg for an- other rugged football prac- tice. Jeannie Grau and Larry Hall take a moment from dancing to sit amid the ori- ental surround- ings of ‘Shangri- ‘ Other Students Also ‘‘Blazed’”’ Football cheerleader co-captains, Nancy e ° Price and Janet Mays, review the cheers for T is Tral oe @ ‘ee the Friday night games. Football players increase spirit, and urge on their teammates by wearing “Beat ‘em’ and ‘“‘Let’s get revenge” posters. =¥ Class of 1967 Homecoming 1965 was not just another day for us. We started preparing for our float many weeks be- fore, and by completion, a thousand changes had been made. We called our float “Orbit Success With Sportsmanship” and won first prize. On November 6, we boarded a few buses with Mrs. Wallace Andrew and Mr. James Peak and headed toward Williamsburg. We saw many things that day that make us proud of our fine heritage. It was a short trip, but it has left a trail of memories. Our paths crossed with the Senior class in a play entitled, “It happens Every Summer.” Miss Mary Walker, was our competent director for this successful play. Our last money making project for our Junior year was the Sadie Hawkins Dance. Everyone dressed up like Little Abner and Daisy May and prizes were awarded to the best dressed. The Exels provided our music for this dance which was both fun and profitable. To bid a farewell to a friend, the Senior class, we honored them with a prom which neither of us will ever forget. Co-editors: Betty Hamlet and Jeanie Robbins Copy-editor: Renee Collett Junior C lass Officers: Pres.—Barbara Boggs; Vice Pres.—Moni Roach; Sec.—Margie Boley; Treas.—Charlie Johnson Juniors Set Pace for Underclassmen 38 Pat Adams Judy Amick Frank Andrew, Patsy Austin Jerry Barbee Mike Bell Steve Bennett Barbara Boggs Margie Boley Rudy Boley Wanda Boley Lewis Brown Faith Burgess Jimmy Burnette Yvonne Burnette Seated above: Donna Overstreet, J. W. Crews, Betty Hamlett, Dennis Dalton, Jackson Hall, and Calvin Shelton. The Juniors also read Moby Dick, The Scarlet Letter, and The Virginian. Jerry Carr Lorraine Catron Renee Collet Gil Cothran Dorthy Cox Wanda Cox Deronda Creasy Donnie Creasy John Crews Sara Crouch Dennis Dalton Jackie Dalton James Deel Mary Lou Dillard Hugh Dodson 39 Charlie Doss Patricia Drumwright Carolyn Dudley Beverly English Jerry Fortuna Linda Fox Sara Beth Frazier John Garner Harold Gillespie The end of a hectic day! Larry Henderson, Jackson Hall, and Bobby Hunley at lockers. Projects Throughout Year Make Jr.-Sr. Prom A Memorable Success Hazel Hall Jackie Hall Joe Hall Betty Hamlett Donald Harding Wanda Hargis Cynthia Hedrick Larry Henderson Hardy Hubbard Janice Hughey Bobby Hunley Sandra Jacobs 40 Fred Jarman Charlie Johnson Charles Ker Edith Kidd John Lance Babara Layne Barbara Little Dianne Little Myron Mann Linda Marr Sharon Mattox Steve Mayhew Debbie Miller Cynthia Moss Larry Neal- Jimmy Nelson Jack Newman Leonard Newman Dennis Nichols Doris Noel Tony Oaks Donna Overstreet Jesse Owens Wanda Owens Melinda Patterson Henry Pittard Linda Raiford Kathy Reedy Patricia Roach Toni Roach 4| Jrs. Journey to Colonial Williamsburg Sandra Jacobs, James Deel, Doris the stockade. 42 Noel and Calvin Shelton try out Geraleanne Woodall Richard Wilborn Maggie West Mike Weeks Irvin Robertson George Robbins Yvonne Robbins Anita.Rooks John Searcy Calvin Shelton Lynne Sparks Sandra Triplett Jimmy Tucker Pat Tucker Ronnie Tucker Bobby Walker Vicki Walters Dale West Doris West Glenn Younger Class of 1968 Editor—Lynne Cothran Copy Editor—Ann Price Our Sophomore class started the year off with a great deal of enthusiasm. When Homecoming rolled around, secret float meetings became a regular thing until the big night when our float took third place! Our biggest money-making project was our dance which was a big success. In March the biology classes traveled to Washing- ton D.C. on the train and spent the entire day in the Smithsonian Institute, looking at the interesting exhibits, ranging from telephones to dinosaurs. Sophomores Reach Midway Sophomore Clas Offices President—Bryan Stott Vice-President—Carolyn Barwick « e e Secretaty—Janet Rice Treasurer—Donnie Cox in High School Trail Charles Andrew Tom Andrew Lewis Anthony Barry Barbee Claude Barley Cecilia Barnard Lucille Barrett Carolyn Barwick Susan Beverly Sandra Boley Alice Brumfield Dianne Burnette Lee Carpenter Vicki Carter Robert Cash Lloyd Catron Carolyn Cox Mike Chapman Donnie Cox Willie Cox Allen Creasy Raymond Creasy Larry Dalton Tommy Dalton 43 Bennie Davis Delores Dudley John William Epperson Joan Farthing Drucilla Freeman Easter Galloway Bryan Stott, Laddie Lane, float committee chairman, and Kenny Woodson paint a huge yellow moon as the float nears completion. Homecoming Float Wins Third Place June Goodman Connie Guthrie Lonnie Hackworth Danny Hall Rita Harris Donna Handricks aN Sandra Hewitt Alice Hudson Ruth Hudson Johnny Harvey Lonnie Hughey Beverly Jenkins Branda Kegley Mary Ker Butch Kidd Bennie Krantz Carolyn Krantz Laddie Lane 44 Linda Layne Morris Logwood Pauline Logwdod Darlene McClennan Maxine McCormick Judy McVey Paul Mattox Joan Mayhew Ronnie Menesses Glenn Miller Betty Moore Susan Morris Alvin Newman Joanie Newman Jewell Nichols Carolyn Owen Frances Phillips Cassie Pribble Billy Rountrey and Hugh Rount- rey enjoy dissecting an earth worm in biology class. 45 Sophomores were well represented at all the football, basketball and baseball games throughout the year. The class of “68” also “‘trailed’’ to many of the away games to lead the colonels on to victory. Ann Price Pat Pugh Janet Rice Tom Rolfe Billy Rountrey Hugh Rountrey Lewis Ruff Melvin Ruff Cindy Shelton June Short Earl Singleton Henry Singleton Curtis Smith Barbara Stanfield Nancy Sterne Bryan Stott Judy Tucker Kenny Vaden Wayne Vaughan Ella West Johnny West Paula Wilkes Carroll Willard Sandra Wilson Not Pictured: Linda Witt J. Bennett Tommy Wolfe J. Bryant Kenny Woodson B. Singleton Glendia Yeatts N. Reynolds W. Isaacs 46 Class of 1969 Editor—Karen Downing Copy Editor—Myron Mann The Freshman class started the year by electing their class officers. Edward Frazier was elected president, Rita Arthur, vice president, Scott Craig, secretary, and Don Roberts, treasurer. The first project our class undertook was making our homecoming float. Chairman of the float committee, Bill Coleman, and his assistants, Joy McGehee and Linda Sandidge, called many meetings to discuss the theme for the float. They came up with an idea called, “Colonels Climb To Victory.” Although our float didn’t place, we enjoyed working on it very much. Our attendants for the homecoming dance this year were Linda Sandidge and Wanda Reynolds. In November one of our fellow classmen Sandra Hutch- inson was crowned Daisy Mae at the Sadie Hawkins dance for the second straight year. Our major project for the year was our dance in March. This was the biggest project we had ever undertaken as a class. It was a real challenge for us and we enjoyed it very much. We feel that our year was busy but very successful. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Secretary—Scott Craig Vice-President—Rita Arthur Treasurer—Don Roberts President—Edward Frazier Joan Adams Tommy Anthony Mary Anthony Don Arthur Ingram Arthur Kathy Arthur Rita Arthur Norman Barbee Brenda Barrett Bonnie Bennett Pat Blankenship Linda Blessard Dotty Bohannon Alita Bragg Jerry Brown Jo Ann Brown Bobby Bryant Barbara Byrd Mike Childress Dianne Clay Terry Colbert Bill Coleman Carroll Cothran Robert Cox Wilma Cox Scott Craig Dennis Dalton Frank Dalton Joan Dalton Mike Daniel 47 Freshman Class Enjoys A James Davis Cynthia Dellinger Dunn Dillard Chris Dodson Larry Eades David English Mary Ann Farthing Virginia Fauntleroy Tommy Francis Carol Franklin Edward Frazier Tyler Garbee Mike Gillespie Willie Guill Audrey Hall Gloria Hall Larry Hall John Hargis Joan Harris Lefty Hart George Hemphill Sandra Hutcherson Charles Justice Cindy Kegley Patrick Kelly Richard Kelly Jerry Kinlaw Arnold Lambert Thomas Lance Melinda Langhorne Sharon Lewis Hubert Little Phillip Little Gary Luking Donna Mann Gail Mason Mrs. Hicks’ English class did some serious studying during our Freshman year. In the lit- erature book, David Cooperfield was a part of the Freshman reading requirement. Thanks to Mrs, Hicks and the grammar she taught us, we Freshmen will be better qualified to communicate our thoughts and ideas. Busy but Successful Year Susan Mayhew Joy McGhee Hilda Moore Emily Mortimer Linda Moses Paula Overstreet Sharon Overstreet Charles Phillips Mike Pickrel Jimmy Pittard Eddie Poe Susan Pugh Phil Raiford Buddy Reedv Robert Reynolds Wanda Reynolds Jerry Rice Don Roberts Vicki Robinson Linda Sandidge Susan Searcy Linda Shelton Albert Smith Mike Smith Suzanne Smithers 3 Mack Starkey Larry Stevenson Janet Thornhill Don Tucker Maxine Tucker Chuck Waller Linda West a Wayne. Wheeler Donnie Wilkerson Mike Wolfe Teresa Wood Patricia Worley Not Pictured: Danny Witt Jerry Barbour Curtis Cox Arnold Hull Jr. Leonard Larry Overstreet Larry Mattox Patricia Dudley Peggy Shelton Freshman girls enjoy displaying their talents and being creative in Home Eco- nomics. At Christmas the girls made at- tractive arrangements, cakes, and candies. Through the help of their fine teacher, Mrs. Paul Cocke, the Freshman class can 49 be proud of these girls. Editers—Reginia Stevens Class of ] 970 Marian Wilson Copy—J. W. Crews With wide eyes, fluttery stomachs, and the ledst bit apprehension, we soon learned that even though the trails between Altavista Elementary and Altavista High are short and few, the worlds they link are vastly different. The leadership this new world demanded was sup-' plied with eagerness and determination by our Presi- dent, Beth Burgess, Vice-President, Carey Tune, Sec: retary, Pat Brown, and Treasurer, H. C. Barnard. Homecoming weekend brought with it a new ex- citement, for not only did we have the game and the barn fire, we had the eight grade dance to add en- . chantment to an already luminous weekend. é With Homecoming attendants, Pat Brown and Joyace Lewis riding in the parade, we proved we- could hold our own in the beauty department at least. We undertook our first trip in the early part of De- « cember when we visited Moorehead Planetarium, with _ eyes as starry as the ones that revolved around us. Well, keep an ear open, you'll be hearing from us. Linda Amick Horrace Anderson Gary Andrews Lon Andrews Susan Barley Mike Barksdale H. C. Barnard Jo Barnard Scott Bennett Kathy Beverly Roberta Boley H. C. Bowman Kenneth Brooks Leonard Brown Pat Brown Beth Burgess Frank Burnette ; Randy Carpenter 4 Carolyn Carter Melba Carter Donald Cash Phyllis Catron Donna Cline Gordon Cline Jeffery Cocke Diane Collet Ronnie Cooper Carolyn Cox Glenn Cox Janice Cox Benny Crawford Diane Creasy Ronnie Creasy Kathy Cundiff Jack Dalton Wayne Dalton Kelly Davis Thomas Davis Libby Dellinger Bob Dodson Rebecca Dotson Thomas Dowdy Jack Easley Lois East Melinda English Janet Krantz Debbie Lance John Lane Joyace Lewis Mary Susan Lewis Morgan Lindsay Herbert Little Nancy Little Robert Lowman Connie Mason Glen Mason Stuart Mason Kathy Mattox Brenda Moses Betty Newman Clifton Nichols Margaret Osborne James Overstreet Rebecca Owens Danny Patterson Sharon Patterson Joe Perry Johnny Philpott Billy Plymale David Pribble Ave Pribble Danny Reynolds Melinda English, Gary Hughey, and John Porter Hughes work in- dustriously on our Homecoming float as we transformed a dream into reality. David Shreve kindly volunteered his house for the Pre- Freshman to work on this float. Oh, by the way, we won third prize. Eighth Grade Crowned with Stars in North Carolina Phyllis Everhart Donna Farmer John Fauntleroy David Fortuna Robert Gibson Karen Gober Keith Gullitti Ronnie Hackworth Dennis Hall Kathy Hall Linda Hall Robert Harris Carol Haskins Samuel Hensley Jimmy Hiner Alvin Howard Mary Lou Hubbard John Hughes Gary Hughey Vicki Hutcherson James Jarman Alan Johnson Heather Keen Ronnie Keesee J. W. Kelly John Kinzer Frank Knight Diane Collet and Freddie Singleton danced the night away to the music of the Castays while the eighth grade party rocketed to the heights of success last October 8th. ° This was the first of many such dances that added to the enjoyment of our first year in high school Dennis Reynolds Linda Reynolds Betty Roberts Steve Roberts Bobby Shelton Debbie Shelton Eddie Shields Michel Shortridge David Shreve Kathy Sieg Freddie Singleton Joan Singleton Vern Slusser Linda Skeeter Gregory Smith John Smith Joe Stanton Keith Stevens Mary Ellen Stott Carey Tune Kenneth Wade, Edward Waller Jane Weeks Jess Willard Marian Wilson Edward Winston Betty Witt Johnny Witt Carol Woodell Steye Worley Not pictured: Roger Crouch Lennie Newman Reginald Woodford Marie Little .. . and future trails await us... 52 Organizations ail, ‘ite on Editor: Cyndy Hart Assistant Editor: Barbara Stanfield eae See ten SANS anno ... the trails of Activities diverged .. . 53 Left: Mr.: Martin—sponsor, J. Robbins, J. Poe, J. Reynolds, J. Newman, B. Hamlett, L. Cothran, C. Hart, R. Stevens, N. Price, and L. Watts—co- editors, L. Reavis, K. Downing, J. Grau, L. Carpenter, B. Boggs, K. Tucker, C. Shelton, H. Dodson, L. Lane, A. Cantly, B. Stanfield. Standing: H. Hubbard, J. W. Crews, P. Drumright, G. Williams, J. Mays, M. Man, C. Johnson, A. Price, M. Wilson. Nuntius Staff Marches Down ‘‘Trails’ to Success A successful yearbook takes much more than just presenting the history of a school year. The pictures must be taken with excellent care; copy must be written accurately; and the over-all book must be put toge her with care to present each section honestly. In April, 1965, Co-ediors Nancy Price and Lynne Watts attended classes at the Southern Interscholastic Press Association’s annual convention in Lexington. Because our yearbook is a member of S.I.P.A., the Nuntius Staff must strive to present a book which not only pleases students, but also meets the high quality standards set by the S.1.P.A. The 1966 Nuntius carries out the theme ‘Trails’ from cover to cover through the use of ‘‘duo-tone” color, pictures, and an increased amount of copy. We, the Nuntius Staff, have sincerely enjoyed the putting together of the 1966 Nuntius, and we believe we have presented this year’s history satisfactorily. The Nuntius Staff expresses appreciation to Mr. Dick Rorer of the Altavista Journal and Mr. George Smith of the Lynchburg News for their help with the Sports section. We are grateful to Mr. “Chuck” Watts for h’s aid in ta king the aerial pictures on page l. Mr. Martin, Nuntius advisor, gives advice Business Manager, Lindsay Reavis, confers with Co- to Jane Newman on Editors, Lynne Watts and Nancy Price, about the ad- her Senior lay out. 54 Vertising section. Nuntius Staff Keeps Busy With Copy and Layout AM Ki Mg, Lynne Watts and Leonard Newman - discuss with Mr. Cal Gibson, the movie presented on “pros” and “cons of yearbook lay out from Taylor Publishing Company. Advertising manager, Janet Mays, and Business manager, Lindsay Reavis, examine the sections of last year’s book. Behind them are Donna Mann, Patricia Drumwright, Betty Hamlett, Julie Poe, Chief typist, Karen Down- ing, Janice Reynolds, and Carol Wills who helped with typing, subscrip- tions, and ads. Also aiding in selling ads were Calvin Shelton, Laddie Lane, David English, Darlene McClelland, Carol Tunkel, Janet Thornhill, Larry Neal, and Leonard Newman. Harold Gillespie (not pictured). Class editors glance over last year’s class section. They were James Frazier, Senior; Karen Downing, President; Regenia Stevens, Eighth Grade; Betty Hamlett (assistant) Junior; and Lynne Cothran, Sophomore. Kay Tucker wrote copy for both Senior class section and the Features section. Renee’ Collet and Myron Mann provided the Junior and Freshman class copy. Charlie Johnson compiled scores and wrote copy for the Sports section. Other Copy editors were Mary Kerr, Faculty; Ann Price, Sophomore class; J. W. Crews, Eighth grade class; and Barbara Stanfield, Organizations. Janice Reynolds and Carol Wills worked diligently on the Faculty section. Hardy Hubbard and Barbara Boggs were assist- ants in Sports, and Organizations respectively. 55 Student Co-Operative Association Serves Students x Rett 8 (front, seated) M. Hart, Treas., C. Hart, J. Frazier, Pres., N. Price, C, Barnard, Sec., F. Andrew, V. Pres., A. Johnson, Jr. Exec. (back, seated) B. Stanfield, J. Grau, J. Reynolds, B. English, A. Blanchard, R. Harris, S. Wilson. (standing) R. Gibson, C. Guthrie, J. Kinlaw, E. Mortimer, T Garbee, D, Tucker, H. Hubbard, C. Johnson, K. Tucker. James Frazier presides over a morning S.C.A. meeting, as Cecelia Barnard, secretary (left) takes notes. Vice President Frank Andrew and Charlie Johnson, junior executive (front) listen intently. Amy Blanchard and Janet Tucker check the annual S.C.A.- sponsored Christmas Card box to see if any cards have been left for their homerooms. Jane Newman and Karen Downing are not on the S.C.A, Council but serve on special $.C.A. committees. 56 §.C.A. Treats Teachers The Student Cooperative Association began an active | year with a Buddy System which was introduced the first day of school. The system proved to be a great help to | new incoming students. The Activity Tickets were for sale | soon afterwards. The largest number of tickets ever, were } sold which improved student participation. The Council | voted to purchase a portable P.A. system for use in the cafeteria. And another important addition to the school was the Activity Board, which allows the community to be in- | formed of school related activities. | The S.C.A. District Meeting was held at -Liberty High ) School on November 13. Twenty delegates attended from j}our school and participated in the group discussions. Our | Council also sent two delegates to Virginia Beach to the | State Conference which was held the first weekend in | April. The S.C.A. sponsored a class competition project. Prizes were awarded to the class with the most school spirit and the best sportsmanship. An adult sportsmanship rating sys- tem was also initiated. This program evaluated adult be- | havior at athletic events and the results were published in the local newspaper. A program of two skits was presented |by S.C.A. members to the Rotary Club, which explained some of the Council's activities. Among other projects were the Club Week, orientating -new students in extracurricular activities, American Educa- tion Week with parents visiting classes, and the Student of | the Week, which recognized an outstanding student in the newspaper. The S.C.A. completed the year with elections of new officers� Lefty Hart, SCA treasurer, presents Mr. Harold Drumheller with his Christmas candy from the S.C.A. Cyndy Hart, state region representative, confers with Mr. Paul Cocke, state Advisory Committee member, about plans for district meetings in the Southside Region of Virginia. Mr. Martin unwraps his gift from the student body. Ly Jimmy Kinlaw, Gary Williams, and Nancy Price work diligently, sepa- rating bottles into their respective cartons and crates. ner i President Jimmy Kinlaw and advisor, Mrs. Mary Moorman enjoy one of the many articles and poems in the monthly Beta Club Journal. The Beta Club has had a busy and profit able year. After a successful bottle drive in the fall we set out trying to find ways to use our profits. Our first project was to outfit a Korean orphan for the winter. Later on, we donated books to the library and bought a film projector for the school. Our social life was full, too. A New Year’s Eve social ended 1965, and in January we gave our annual dance, a Snow Ball, complete with a Snow King and Queen. Our last project, not only for the year, but also the last in the existence of the club at A.H.S. was our Spring Bottle Drive. The Beta Club will be replaced after this year by the National Honor Society, but the mark of the club will honor and credit A.H.S. always. (Ist row, seated) D. Tuck, K. Tucker, Projects, N. Price, V. Pres., J. Kinlaw, Pres., A. Blanchard, Sec.-Treas., W. Austin. (standing) M. Mann, J. Barbee, C. Johnson, J. Frazier, L. Reavis, L. Watts, F. Andrew, J. Grau, B. English, B. Boggs, M. Dillard, J. Mays, B. Little, J. Poe, D. Doss, C. Hart, G. Williams, J. Robbins. 58 vr tl Honor Council Sponsors Assembly | vb ili (at left) F. Knight, C. John- son, recorder, N. Price, Miss E. Phillips, advisor, J. Robbins, chairman, J. Crews, S. West, V. Fauntleroy, K. Vaden. The Honor Council began its third year by passing out Honor Pledge Cards for students to sign. More students signed cards this year than any previous year. The Council observed January 10-15 as Honor Week, presenting bulletin boards and thoughts each day on honor. The week was climaxed by our honor assem- bly. The speaker for this event was Mr. Paul Tan, music director at Rustburg and William Campbell High Schools. The Honor Council continues to strive to promote hon- orable conduct and honesty among the students at AHS. Senior Honor Council member, Nancy Price, compliments Mr. Paul Tan on his inspiring talk on Honor. Mr. Paul Tan, formerly from Indonesia, now music instructor at William Cambell and Rustburg, talks to students on Honor at the Honor Council Assembly. After his talk he entertained by singing two songs. 59 Vista Staff Prepares Colorful Holiday Issue The Vista, the school’s lit- erary magazine, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Johelen Martin, put out four issues this year. Student interest and getting contributions were the main problems of our magazine, but we managed to put out issues, despite our difficulties. Themes such as Holidays and Patriotism were used to attract attention of the student body. The Vista tries to make an opportunity for each writer-to-be to get their names in print. (seated) A. Blanchard, Editor. (standing) E. Mortimer, J. Dalton, M. Kerr, J. McVey, C. Dellinger, J. Harris, C. Hart, J. Frazier, B. Barbee, Mrs. J. Martin and Miss M. Walker, advisors. Joan Harris and Mary Kerr busily prepare a stencil for Students and also Faculty contribute to the Vista and help in its publication. running off the Christmas issue of the Vista. Here Gil Cothran, Miss Akers, Wanda Boley, and Hugh Cothran prepare the covers for the Holiday issue. 60 'rincipal Pleased | tal ALIG Clan ain Although lack of stu- i dent help and staff co- | : operation made it diffi- cult for the Colonel staff to produce their } quota of issues, the is- sues put out were very informative and _ inter- ; esting. With the help - and enthusiasm from — yy the sponsors, Mrs. Car- olyn Carter and Mrs. $1 Nancy Spradlin, the - n ‘ : | Colonel still survived y the year. i i m to the school and their asses, and that they add ¢ od deal to the faculty. In closing, he declared, ‘‘As lhg as the pupils’ attitude re- Hain good, you can expect ne to be.”’ —Kay Tucker heerleaders 4 Fiat TES Bes FA AL | S| Hive L41add, alu Us 441 Uo OULIT Ir class. Girls outnumber the pIwiwe an 8 8 : (seated) R. Harris, B. Trogdon, Editor, Caeincy J. Townsend, K. Tucker, A. Rooks, aN Bromficic R. Stevens, B. Little, D. Little, C. Dellinger, Mrs. C. Carter, advisor. rt ARAre Mr. Frank P. Cline has an- nounced that Amy Blanchard, a senior, has been honored with a Letter of Commendation for high performance on the Nat- ‘onal Merit Scholarship Qualify- ing Test given last spring. She is one of 38,000 students in the nation scoring in the top 2 per — s| grad- 1 1966, rank nifinal- Stu- ' Com- ble to we eer oOo OT � ) } Two conscientious workers on the Colonel staff are Dianne Little aad spl Barbara Little. Barbara is the Co-editor of the paper. a pare UL ULID PLitvYVL GAliUlivuUBls I Bm new. Going to a smaller ON ‘ates TRA a = WAL, HPAVLAD UISULINULIVE cCuu- cation students arranged a dis- play for a downtown, window, and Mrs, Ramsey and Mrs. Car- per prepared school bulletin boards concerning American Education Week. The faculty committee mem- bers in charge of AEW prepara- tions are Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Moorman, and Mr. Andrews. Eighth Graders Comment On AHS After a month of school, the general reaction toward high - | school by the eighth graders is good. Comments ran like this: ‘Great Fun,’’ says H. C. Bar- nard and H. C. Bowman. “Whole lot better than ele- mentary school; agree Freddie Singleton, Bennie Crawford, Greg Smith, and Linda Amick, while Dennis Reynolds says, “y like elementary school better.” “T like it,’ say Jo Barnard, Kathy Hall and Debbie Shelton. Janet Krantz adds, ‘‘There is a lot more school spirit! and Betty Witt thinks, ‘‘It’s differ- ent.”’ Vicki Hutcherson, Joyce Le- wis, and Melba Carter ended the interview with ‘It’s Won- derful,”’ ‘It’s Okay,” and “I love it!” —Nancy Price could never have an assembly with the whole student body be- The Voice of ALTAVISTA HIGH SCHOOL OL. VI—No. 1 NOVEMBER 5, 1965 RED t Altay ista amwiuveary wiuvyus anu wie Ro Anns at their annual banque The Virginian Hotel Octobe 1965. President C. H. L. Fa leroy presided. Dr. P. A. Hu; introduced the program,¥ quartette from the Lynchl Chapter of the Sweet Adeli Class Returns After an absence of t years, Speech and Drama returned to Altavista 1! School with renewed interes Mis Walker, a Longwood lege graduate from Rustb says of her Speech and Dri Class, “It’s my very fave class. At first I had s doubts, but now it’s one of) most interesting - classes.” The class has_ twenty- students, representing e grade. The first semester mainly conecrn speech, and second semester will cover ma, Early in March, the will present the One-Act Every Thursday at 11:30, class is responsible for a ty ty-five minute program on; dio Station WKDE. The broadcast consisted of sc news and in the second, Ja Frazier spoke on the purp and work of the S.C.A. One gram conecrned the proble background, and conditions the Barn, Other clubs and organizat| are encouraged to arrang¢| present one of these progra ——K 4 Forensic Members Develop Oratorical Skill a (Ist row) C. Hart, V. Pres., K. Tucker, Pres., J. Frazier, Sec.-Treas., (2nd row) N. Price, M. Tucker, A. Blanchard, A. Price, J. McGee, C. Franklin, Mrs. L. Andrew, advisor. (3rd) M. Hart, J. Rice, B. Trogden, D. Bus, L. Carpenter, C. Dellinger, A. Rooks, E. Mortimer, Miss M. Walker, advisor, (4th) Y. Robbins, L. Lane, Mrs. J. Martin, advisor. 3 The Forensics Club of Altavista High School participated in Virginia High School League District IV competition besides carrying on its activities at AHS. In March, tryouts were held for semi-finalists in Girls’ prose, Girls’ poetry, Girls’ public speaking, Boys’ prose, Boys’ public speaking, and spelling. The finalists, selected in a special assembly, represented AHS in District contests. In order to increase eighth graders’ interests in Foren- © sics, a separate contest was held for them. Although ineligible for district competition, the winners received trophies for their accomplishments. Also an important part of the Forensics program was debate. Both the affirmative and negative sides of the Varsity debate team worked all year to prepare for debates with other schools, besides the District IV debate contest. Meeting on the second and fourth Fridays the Forensics Club had a variety of programs: returning members gave samples of interest areas to acquaint new members with Forensics, and Mrs. Andrew directed a poetry clinic. Although a relatively small club, during 1965-66 the Forensics Club members showed great interest and enthusiasm in their activities. ‘ Mrs. E. H. Lane Sr. shows her scrap- book to Forensics members. Mrs. Lane talked to the club on her experiences in drama and public relations and also read two poetry selections to the group. Kay Tucker, Forensics president, practices reading prose into a tape recorder while advisor, Mrs. Wallace Andrew, holds the micro- phone. Caro] Ann Mortimer, senior Forensics member, tapes her voice while reading a Christmas poem to the club. k ' i i i Scholarship Committee Nancy Price, Jeannie Grau, and Barbara Little dis- cuss plans and applications for the F.T.A. Scholarship. Julie Poe uses her study hall to do prac- tice teaching. Future Teachers Initiate Scholarship The F.T.A. was very busy this year doing things to benefit teachers and earning money toward their scholarship. We were waitresses at the Football Banquet and also served refreshments at the P.T.A. meeting. We started a program of baby sitting at the Elementary School for P.T.A. meetings. We sent three delegates to the state F.T.A. convention, and as always, filled in for teachers during our study halls. This year, with the help of various civic groups, we started for the first time a scholarship program for any deserving senior. LER A PE EI ES (seated, left) J. Mays, C. Hart, Y. Robbins. (seated, back) Mrs. L. Short, advisor, N. Price, J. Poe, Sec., J. Grau, Pres., D. Tuck, Treas., L. Kegley, V. Pres. J. Hiner, B. Little, B. Kegley, E. Galloway. 63 (Ist row) Mrs. D. Cocke, advisor, J. Rice, L. Sandidge, K. Downing, L. Carpenter, B. Boggs, C. Franklin, S. Lewis, L. Reynolds, R. Boley, R. Dodson. (2nd) J. Krantz, K. Cundiff, C. Wills, J. West, L. Cothran, J. Reynolds, J. Robbins, D. West, A. Brumfield, D. Bennett, H. Moore, L. Dellinger. (3rd) H. Keen, C. Kegley, M. Dillard, H. Dalton, V. Fauntleroy, D. McClellan, J. Nichols, D. Clay, B. Byrd, C. Cox. (4th) J. Lewis, D. Shelton, D. Collet, S. Patterson, P. Catron, R. Arthur, S. Pugh, D. Cline, M. Wilson, V. Hutcherson, L. Hall, P. Shelton, (5th) B. Witt, K. Hall, L. Amick, C. Carter, N. Little, D. Farmer, J. Weeks, J. Singleton, C. Woodall, A. Bragg, S. Overstreet, B. Roberts, T. Wood. ‘Morals and Manners Matter’ to (Ist) R. Harris, J. Newman, A. Price, J. Hughey, C. Barwick, Mrs. D. Cocke, advisor. (2nd) J. McVey, J. Adams, A. Hall, S. Hutcherson, L. Marr, S. Jacobs, F. Burgess, B. Barrett, D. Little, B. Stanfield, T. Roach. (3rd) B. Bennett, E. Mortimer, A. Blanchard, M. Tucker, B. Hamlett, P. Reynolds, R. Stevens, J. Newman, J. McGee, M. Hall. (4th) D. Noel, J. Mayhew, P. Seig, M. Lewis, M. English, M. Hubbard, M. Scott, G. Smith, S. Hewitt. (5th) D. Hendricks, C. Barnard, S. Boley, G. Mason, P. Everhart, D. Dudley, J. Barnard, C. Mason, D. Burnette, P. Tucker. Seniors Jane Newman and Lynne Cothran enjoy sewing as a part of homemaking. F.H.A. officers (front) C. Barwick, song leader; B. Boggs, vice-president; J. Newman, president; (back) R. Harris, S.C.A. representative; L. Sandidge, song leader; S. Lewis, historian; J. Rice, chaplain; L. Carpenter, parliamentarian; and K. Downing, secretary, discuss plans for the program of the future F.H.A. meetings. Linda Sandidge and Wanda Reynolds brave the snow and cold to take down the flag which, along with the rais- ing of the flag, was a F.T.A. daily activity. The Future Homemakers of America had this year as their chapter projects: “Morals and Manners Matter’ with minor emphasis on “Jobs, Careers, and You.” Each of the club’s activities was select- ed to provide opportunities for students to have additional experiences in planning and carrying out activities related to better family living. Members of the organization enjoyed the Fall and Spring rallies held on federa- tion level. The F.H.A. also sponsored a “sock hop’’ held in November. There was also a Christmas tea for the members, families, and faculty. The highlights of the year were the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet and a private dance for members and their escorts. 65 Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y Co-operate ee i ‘ KM xX (Ist row) Mr. J. Peake, advisor, L. Reavis, Pres., G. Williams, V. Pres., F. Jarman, Sec., D. Cox, Treas., L. Lane, Chaplain, D. English, H. Cothran. (2nd) G. Cox, A. Cantley, K. Vaden, C. Cothran, P. Raiford, L. Hughey, G. Cothran, D. Arthur, J. Lane, (3rd) J. Cocke, D. Tucker, L. Dalton, J. Fauntleroy, J. Brown, C. Justice, R. Cox, D. Bus, G. Robbins, J. Easley, . 4th) B. Stott, J. Carr, C. Doss, T. Davis, B. Plymale, E. Shields, M. Creasy, K. Stevens, G. Hemphill, (5th) D. Shreve, D. Patterson, C. Tune, B. Rountrey, B. Crawford. The Michael Oliver Carr chapter of the Hi-Y began its 1965-1966 session with fifty members, having as its purpose to create, maintain, and extend through the home, school, and community high standards of Christian character. The summer program consisted of sponsoring the “Let Freedom Ring” program on July 4th. Our first activity was in November, during Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y week. Members at- tended the annual Central District Hi-Y Conference at Liberty High School in Bedford. Along with the Tri-Hi-Y, the Hi-Y gave devotions for the school on Monday mornings. During the Thanksgiving season the club gave a basket of food to a needy family. Also in November the club held a rededication service for old and new members. In December members helped sponsor th Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y Toy Dance, and took charge of the monthly assembly. Pat, U. S. Congressman Richard Poff, from Virginia’s 6th Fred Jarman, secretary, calls the roll at the monthly meeting District, buys a box of Hi-Y mints from Gary Wil- of the club. | liams and Lindsay Reavis, who appear pleased at the | sale. 6 in Service to Community Jeannie Robbins and Lynne Coth- ran load Jeannie’s car with boxes of food contributed by students for | needy families in the area. (lst row) L. Cothran, Sec. Treas., C. Wills, Chaplain, J. Hughey, Treas., M. Dillard, V. Pres., J. Dalton, J. Robbins, Pres., H. Arthur. (2nd) D. Tuck, L. Kegley, A. Rooks, J. Town- send, P. Drumwright, W. Cox, J. Newman, C. Dudley. (3rd) E. Gal- loway, L. Raiford, T. Roach, J. Amick, B. Little, D. Burnette, D. West. (4th) J. Mays, Mrs. E. Stott, advisor, D. Miller, B. Boggs, J. Poe, J. West. The purpose of the Tri-Hi-Y is “to create, maintain, and extend high standards of Christian character.” This year, this has been done by serving the school and community in any possible way. This past summer, members helped with the “Let Freedom Ring” campaign on July 4th, and the bloodmobile visit in August. Mary Lou Dillard and Jeannie Robbins represented the club at the Blue Ridge Assembly. The club observed National Hi-Y-Tri-Hi-Y week, December 31-November 6, by putting cakes in the teachers’ lounge, making posters, conducting devotions over the intercom, and by attending the district meeting at Bedford. Christmas found the club in a fury of preparation for an assembly and the annual Toy Dance. In April, Mrs. Stoot, Barbara Boggs, and Jeannie Robbins attended the Model General Assembly in Richmond. The year reached its climax with a banquet given by the Senior Tri-Hi-Y, Junior Tri-Hi-Y, and the Hi-Y. The Altavista Junior Tri-Hi-Y had a busy year. Our committees, with the aid of sponsor, Mrs. Lindwood Hickes, presented varied programs and carried out many activities. We completed many successful projects with the help of all members. Devotions were held over the intercom jointly with the Senior Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y. We also aided the Hi-Y and Senior Tri-Hi-Y in most of their projects. The Junior Tri-Hi-Y added a brighter atmosphere to the school. (Ist) Mrs. N. Hicks, advisor, V. Hutcherson, B. Burgess, J. Dalton, Pres., V. Fauntleroy, V. Pres., D. Mann, Sec., D. Bohannon, Treas. (2nd) R. Arthur, J. Harris, S. Patterson, M. Langhorne, W. Reynolds, L. Sandidge. (3rd) C. Franklin, J. McGee, S. Pugh, K. Cundiff, M. Wilson, P. Brown, (4th) M. Tucker, C. Cox, D. Creasy. 67 Folk Music Club Purchases String Bass Billy Trogdon, Hugh Cothran, playing the bass, and Wayne Vaughn, playing a lute, enter- tain at a meeting of the Folk Music Club. TAGRETH Hall, S. Lewis, (3rd) J. Nichols, J. West, J. Newman, C. Johnson, M. Mann, J. Carr, A. Johnson, A. Price. (standing) A. Brumfield, G. Cox, Y. Rob- bins, D. McClellan, C. Dellinger, B. Crawford, A. Brumfield, M. Barksdale, G. Andrews, A. Blanchard, B. Trogden, W. Vaughan, G. Dooley, D. Roberts, R. Beard, J. Hiner, R. Gibson, M. Childress, C. Keesee, C. Tune, C. Hart, B. Rountrey, W. Boley, Miss N. Akers, advisor. The Folk Music Club has grown this year in membership and in activity. Having regular meetings on second and fourth Wednesdays each month, differ- ent members of the club provided a program of folk music. The ‘club also presented spot entertainment in assemblies and gave an assembly devoted entirely to folk music. i Cail One of the two big projects adopted by the club this year was the purchase of a string bass through funds acquired when the club sold popcorn in January. The other was a Folk Music Festival in March when members of the club and other Folk Music Groups in the area presented a program for the entire com- munity. The club has encouraged the forming of new groups within the club to encourage everyone's participation in programs. Guitar lessons were offered to interested members. Linda Hiner, Beverly Jenkins, Regenia Stevens, Karen Down- ing, and Jenny Hiner practice the songs they plan to sing for (Ist) N. Price, V. Pres., B. English, Sec.-Treas., J. Kinlaw, Pres. (2nd) H. Cothran, N. Stern, H. Arthur, R. Stevens, J. Reynolds, K. Downing, A. | the Folk Music meeting. 68 : Science Club Studies Archaeology Dirk Bus, Science Club president, demon- strates the use of the slide rule to George Hemphill. Members of Science Club watch with keen interest the excavating in Brookneal. This year, by having various programs and trips, the Science Club tried to create in its members an interest in the science found in daily living. Programs were presented on the use of fiber glass, electronics, the principles of rockets, and transistors. The club also went to the nearest town filtration plan and had a program on archeology, which pro- vided an opportunity to take,a trip to Brookneal o help in the digging for remains. (Ist row) C. An- drews, M. Hart, F. Knight, G. Hemphill, D. English, L. Ste- phenson, (2nd) W. Austin, M. Creasy, K. Stevens, D. Dillard, 1. Robertson, (3rd) K. Vaden, M. Bards- dale, G. Andrews, G. Kerr, (standing) L. Lane, D. Bus, Pres. jacinta cenmammnl iii alata A. Brumfield, J. Nichols, D. Nichols, D. Mc- Clellan, A. Brumfield. (seated) Mrs. L. Ramsey, Librarian. Busy is the day of the Library Assistants as they stamp and shelve books, file cards, type letters and library cards, mend books and help with the inventory at the close of the school year. Rewards are development of personal skills in the use of Library Materials and ren- dering valuable service to the students of Alta- vista High School. Library Assistants and Industrial Arts Render Valuable Service (1st row) E. Winston, H. Anderson, J. Copes, Pres., H. Doss, D. Reynolds, B. Harris, (2nd) C. Waller, J. Worley, R. Cooper, J. Hiner, L. Ruff, H. Barnard , W. Austin, M. Pickeral, (3rd) Mr. D. Bernhardt, advisor, K. Woodson. The Industrial Arts Club had a member- ship of 22 this year. The club tried to promote a better un- derstanding of indus- trial arts through the programs which _ in- cluded films and speakers. Members profited by several field trips to local manufacturing plants. The club also added school groups with props for plays and dances. 70 ms, _ Altavista’s D.E. Club | Is Host to District Meeting (Ist row) B. Yeatts, Vi. Shelton, F. Alley, J. Layne, L. Haynes, M. Wolfe, (2nd) B. Layne, M. West, L. Catron, S. Searcy, J. Searcy, D. Keesee, (3rd) D. Bennett, (4th) W. Vaughan, T. Wolfe, M. Weeks, R. Meneses, R. Tucker, P. Mattox. The Distributive Education Department of Altavista High School has again this year � pha . tried to improve upon its record for the previous year. A main goal this year was to host the district convention for DECA. In mid-October Mr. Flora goes over the plans for the district the club was selected as the host club. As in past years, the contests were in (1) meeting with D.E. students ‘Betty Yeatts, Mike Weeks, advertising, (2) public speaking (3) job interview, display, (5) sales demonstration. Ronnie Meneses, Billy Morris, Tommy Wolfe, and Larry Another major project was National D.E. Week, during which we explained the D.E. Anthony. program to interested people in the area. Closing our year was the annual employer-employee banquet in April. In its second year as a club at A.H.S., the Fu- ture Business Leaders of America enjoyed speak- ers from local business- es, films, and skits by club members. Members te. ned extra money for Aya é club by serving at the Lane Company ban- quet in January. Fe | Van naaade (Seated) R. Stevens, historian; D. McClellan, reporter; D. Bennett, treasurer; M. Hall, vice-president; D. Doss, president; Ailene Brumfield, chaplain (Standing) H. C. Wheeler, Mrs. Short, sponsor; J. Nichols, L Hiner, P. Reynolds, P. Tucker, L. Skeen, C. Moss, N. Stern, D. Gowen, A. Brumfield, J. Goodman, P. Adams, 7 - I a ET EN EE (1st) C. Dellinger, M. Tucker, D. Bohannon, S. Morris, R. Harris, C. Shelton, D. Hendricks, C. Barnard, W. Hargis, M. Hall, R. Stevens. (2nd) K. Tucker, M. Boley, V. Pres., V. Walters, N. Price, B. Stanfield, J. Mays, Pres., J. Grau, Treas., B. English, Sec., L. Watts, Mrs. J. Lane, advisor, (3rd) J. Hughey, J. Rice, J. Newman, C. Dudley, D. Miller, S. Frazier, A. Price, J. Amick, A. Blanchard, H. Arthur, T. Roach, P. Reynolds, S. Wilson, C. Barwick, L. West. Monogram and Varsity Clubs Sponsor Student-Faculty Basketball Game The Varsity Club, made up of boys who earned their letters either by participating in or managing a varsity sport, watched films of football games and discussed various aspects of athletics. Senior members played in the Senior-Faculty basketball game presented to the student body during an activity period in February. The Monogram Club is composed of. girls who have earned their varsity letter, either by participating in Varsity Basketball, Softball, or by man- aging. They furnished refreshments for the bautiful homecoming dance, ‘’Shangri-La.” During the basketball season, the Monogram Club sponsored a Basketball Homecoming King and Queen. A Senior-Faculty game was held as the men teachers played the Seniors while the women teachers cheered. New members were added to the Monogram Club this year. All members enjoyed a banquet at Jimmy’s Restaurant; Senior members furnished the program. (Ist) L. Neal, J. Harvey, R. Dalton, V. Pres. I. Philpott, Pres., G. Dooley, Sec.-Treas., K. Reynolds, B. Trogden, R. Boley, W. Shelton, J. Kinlaw, H. Pittard. (2nd) L. Newman, S. Bennett, M. Smith, T. Lance, A. Newman, L. Hughey, L. Reavis, D. Fauntleroy, S. Mayhew, B. Reynolds. (3rd) H. Kidd, G. Williams, J. Nelson, J. Peters, D. Smith, C. Wilkerson, H. Cothran, J. Copes, H. Wheeler, (4th) D. Hall, J. Hall, C. Shelton, E. Singleton, C. Baley, M. Crouch, R. Singleton, L. Hall, M. Bell, J. Hall., (5th) H. Dodson, T. Oakes, J. Lance, M. Mann, D. Cox, F. Andrew, D. Dalton, J. Garner, B. Bryant, J. Frazier, J. Burdette, J. Barbee. 72 Choral Groups | Send Ten Members to All-State Chorus ' SP SS (seated) B. Stanfield, W. Boley, A. Blanchard, J. Hughey, M. Dillard. (standing) F. Andrew, H. Cothran, J. Kinlaw, L. Reavis, B. English, M. Mann. The Vista Singers selected at the beginning of the year by audition, performed at many school assemblies and entertained various civic and social groups. The mem- bers represent the best singers at Altavista High School and always present a com- mendable repertoire’ of songs. The mixed chorus and 4th period chorus class combined this year to present the Christmas and Spring concerts. The chorus also sang at the December assembly and participated at the chorus Festival which was held at Andrew Lewis High School in Salem. Mrs. McGraw accepts a deserving round of applause after directing the Vista Singers at the Christmas Concert. om y Fi! mn Wn (Ist row) M. Dillard, J. Grau, A. Blanchard, B. Stanfield, R. Gibson, M. Mann, H. Cothran, W. Boley, J. Hughey, M. Hubbard, E. Mortimer. (2nd) A. Brumfield, A. Price, J. Mays, J. Goodman, F. Andrew, H. Dodson, A. Rooks, L. Skeen, D. Cline, B. Bur- gess, C. Cox. (3rd) K. Cundiff, D. Doss, M. Hall, J. Carr, J. Kinlaw, K. Stevens, C. Tune, C. Mortimer, J. McGee, B. English. ae) S. Patterson, D. McClellan, R. Cox, L. Reavis, D. Dillard, J. Adams, J. Tucker, N. Barbee, H. Hubbard, J. Hughes, C. 73 lin. ' Fran Boys’ and Girls’ F Choruses Are — Revived at A.H.S. (Ist row) A. Johnson, J. Cocke, J. Hughes, K. Stevens, M. Mann, (2nd) R. Gibson, C. Johnson, J Kinlaw, N. Barbee, (3rd) D. Cox, L. Reavis, H. Coth- ran, D. Dillard, F. Andrew. The Boy’s and Girl’s choruses were revived this year after being disbanded last year on account of lack of interest. Both groups participated in the annual concerts which were planned and directed by Mrs. Beatrice McGraw. Mrs. McGraw directs the Mixed Chorus in a Holiday song at the annual Christmas Concert. (1st) A. Blanchard, B. Stanfield, M. Dillard, W. Boley, J. Hughey. (2nd) A. Price, A. Brumfield, C. Mortimer, C. Cox, L. Cothran. (3rd) D. Doss, M. Hall, D. McClellan, C. Franklin, J. McGee (4th) J. Grau, J. Mays, S. Patterson, B. English, C. Dellinger. . Band and Majorettes Add Sparkle to Football Games (lst row) W. Boley, B. Burgess, C. Guthrie, E. Shields, K. Sieg, K. Gober, K. Vaden, D. Bohannon, D. Mann, J. Grau, C. Dudley, (2nd) C. Barbee, R. Gibson, M. Lindsay, C. Tune, J. Hughes, C. Cox, P. Brown, J. Epperson, R. Cox, J. Thornhill, E. Frazier, B. Barbee, D. Shreve, D. Tucker, M. Hart, D. English, C. Johnson, (3rd) H. Wheeler, G. Hughey, B. Coleman, E. Waller, J. Cocke, J. Frazier, C. Dodson, D. Dillard, H. Hubbard, K. Stevens, J. Carr, L. Stephenson, F. Andrew, B. Reynolds, J. Stanton, B. Crawford, A. Johnson, N. Barbee, L. Reavis, M. Mann, J. Barbee. - ‘ 4 i i Members of the AHS band proudly displayed their new uniforms this year by performing at football pep rallies and games. They performed at the Christmas Concert and marched in the Lynchburg Shriner’s Parade and the Altavista Christmas Parade. Majorettes were an ‘extra added attraction” and provided routines and dances to the band music. D. Mann, A. Price, J. Grau, Chief, J. Hughey, C. Dudley 75 For Academic Achievement .. . é 3 ae ; a wt be. a The people above have achieved the rank of the top two students in their respective classes for the first semester. They are: Laddie Lane, Sophomore, Alan Johnson, Eighth Grade, Carolyn Carter, Eighth Grade. (2nd) Carol Franklin, Freshman, Barbara Little, Junior, Cecelia Barnard, Sophomore, (3rd) Frank Andrew, Junior, Robert Gibson, Eighth Grade, Barbara Boggs, Junior, and Maxine Tucker, Freshman. ... from brains to brawn... 76 | Sports Editor: John Lance Charlie Johnson Assistant Editors: Hardy Hubbard . . . the glory of victory and the agony of defeat... 77 “Star” on the Diamond Colonels (Ist row) Donnie Smith, Henry Pittard, Reggie Dal- ton, Jason Arthur, Dennis Dalton, Calvin Shelton. (2nd row) Manager Bob- by Bryant, Steve Bennett, Charles Wilkerson, Larry Neal, and Manager Frank Dalton. (3rd row) Rudy Boley, Larry Hall, Alan Bolling, Butch Kidd, Danny Dowdy, Eddie Layne, Jim- my Kinlaw, and Coach Don Thompson: BASEBALL SCORES Altavista 2 Appomattox Altavista 3 Appomattox Altavista 5 Rustburg The Colonels were unfortunate to lose the services of Coach Don Thompson after the ‘64-65 season, but were fortunate to receive “Slick” Andrews as the new coach. During the ‘64-’65 season the Colonels starred in new uniforms and fin- ished 5th in the district. Altavista O Altavista 11 Altavista 1 Altavista 7 Altavista 1 Altavista O Gretna Chatham William Campbell Dan River Rustburg Tunstall Altavista 3 Altavista 2 Altavista 0 Altavista 1 Altavista 6 William Campbell Chatham Tunstal Dan River Gretna Colonels watch from the dugout. Aa = =|=VNWWNWDONw Away games Donnie Smith waits on deck. District Runner-Up Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista Track Team Is 81 66 63 103 2 3 1112 22 78 SCORES Appomattox Gretna W. Campbell Staunton River Dan River Tunstall Nelson County Rustburg Altavista captured second place in the district Bubba Bohannon takes the baton from Lindsay Reavis with a good lead in the relay. Ivan Philpott breaks the tape and wins the 440. Jim Burnette finished second in the low hurdles. 79 Track Records Broken Coach Harold Drumheller and new holders of A.H.S. track records. Smitty Smith, Lindsey Reavis, Hugh Dodson and Bubba Bohannon (not pic- tured) broke the 880 relay record. Ivin Philpott broke the pole vault record while Frank Andrew broke the mile. Danny Hale (not pictured) broke the high jump record. ote E S ¥ Ve LL A.H.S. golf team. Jerry Barbee, Frank Andrew, Myron Mann, lIvin Philpott, Bryan Stott, and Donnie Cox. Slick Andrew coached the team whic broke even with a 3-3 record. 80 L. Henderson Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista (First row) Mgr. T. Lance, J. Harvey, C. Shelton, W. Shelton, M. Crouch, J. Hall, J. Kinlaw, E. Singleton, S$. Mayhew, Mgr. D. Arthur, Mgr. S. Craig. (2nd row) Coach Drumheller, J. Garner, L. Newman, |. Phillpott, B. Trogden, H. Cothran, J. Barbee, Coach Lawson Andrews. (3rd row) R. Meneses, M. Bell, D. Dayton, R. Boley, D. Singleton, F. Andrew, T. Oakes, J. Lance. (4th row) B. Kidd, J. Nelson, L. Hall, J. Peters, H. Pittard, SCORES Tunstall 6 W. Campbell 21 Chatham R. Catholic 20 Gretna N. County Rustburg Brookville Appomattox At annual football banquet, Dick Singleton received Most Valuable Player award. Other award winners were Hugh Cothran, Best Defensive Player; Jim Kinlaw, Best Sportsman- ship; Henry Pittard, Most Improved; Rudy Boley, Best All-Around (Rudy also got 2nd Team All-District): Lar- ry Hall, Best Effort (Larry also got 2nd Team All-District). John Garner was named to the 2nd Team All-Dis- trict also. } Seniors on the football team: (Front row) Wayne Shelton, Hugh Cothran, Ivin Philpott, Larry Hall, Dick | Singleton. (Back row) Bill Trogdon, Jim Kinlaw, Jerry Peters, Charles Wilkerson 8] rounces Nelso Dawfa at ms Fs © Sy ms ALTAVISTA — If there is such Sra tidtice I thing as a perfect game in ‘tball, Altavista” .certawiye 5 4 pre ayed one to defeat Nelson jishing yardage ...... 3 { : ; - sing yardage ........ ses attempted ..... os ses completed ..... 28 ses intercepted Dy.... its Sie eharlet le ol aca eel eteiecw ecele oe iting average ...ceceee Apres lost ieee teas ds penalized ......e-¢ s to William Camj§ st County is the (§ ited team in the dif will take an upset tf neers. Amherst anc % % ‘ Nasa as bie Wiener aah pe ee | nr2t... fri ORES, inh Hee 4 j -_ - , Dick Singleton, star halfback, was voted Player of the Year, T TOOK Altavist and ite: Mis Journal Pie of the Year opie eed Sgt earennnscancanean te fo Se SOUS EDO l Coach Harold Drumheller watches his team in I. The Colonels took the ope Gamble at the start of the: ° aes kickoff and went 68 yar ond half was the longest gaint ery quarter, but recorded 19). this first ane which end Altavista line gave up all nig st di - Nelson’s Eddie Seamon ae : : Dennis Critzer collided on 7 The opening kickoff and were kno . Gc ed unconscious. Their abse Lae hurt the Governors, but m rds | little, difference_in_ the outco! ee : tf would have taken someh en | me like the Packers to stop Al fe i vista on this cool night. J), | versi Nelson ........ 00 0 O- | pass Altavista ...:.... 6 6 6 T- js Ue ALTAVISTA—Trogden, 8 f ‘Both 4 from Oakes (Kick failed). | erin 4 ALTAVISTA—Boley, 18 ¥ ee : (Kick blocked). nee M. ALTAVISTA—Dick Singlef umt LT run (Kick failed). ltav ALTAVISTA—Dick Singlet Tunstall Trojan to block. | | ARE ae NEWTON SPENCED ‘ A i ay a : cae a a) wis bits “4 BAS at va Sees : Bis te) bs e See eens or wana Lnu:ztanzensapetaatceawwanweennneel COttat ace tons ETN Jimmy Kintaw crashes through Tony Peters eS while Bill Trogden (42) looks for another law). ! e oi the best in the distric + 4 Quarterback Tony Oakes escapes the desperate lunge of Tunstall’s Kenny Austin to gain a first down. Varsity Gridders End Season With 7-3 Record Rudy Boley makes determined sec- ond-effort drive. Tunstall tacklers are Tony Peters (29) and Dewey Han- cook (10). Tunstall’s Ronnie Watson (73) comes up to help with the tackle while Altavista’s Larry Hall (53) prepares to block Randy Gram- mon (64). The Colonels did not disappoint their many sup- porters during the ‘65 season. After starting the season off right with a 20-6 victory over Tunstall, they rolled on through a fine season. The two biggest thrills of the season were a 40-0 trounce over Gretna and a spectacular 25-0 victory over favored Nelson County. Rudy Boley tries to preak loose from Tunstal’s Kenney Daniels (60) as Kenny Martin (62) hurries over to assist. 83 Cheerleaders Aid Civic Clubs in Promoti ng Sportsmanship © “Colonels will w-w-i-n-n ... ” “Doll,” Rita Harris says before she runs down. With bows in their hair and keys in their backs, the: footbali cheerleaders presented a skit at one of their Friday pep rallies, featuring these “victory dolls.” Senior co-captains, Nancy Price and Janet Mays, discuss plans for Sportsmanship campaign with JayCees J. B. Flora and Leonard McKeehan. ESE ee This year the Varsity Football Cheerleaders worked hard in the summer practicing and preparing for the opening pep rallies and football season. Co-captains, Janet Mays and Nancy Price, along with Susan Tunkel, who moved to Lynchburg at the opening of the year, attended Summer Cheer- leading Camp at Virginia Beach to compete with other state cheerleaders for cheering honors and to learn new cheers and techniques. They returned home with two blue ribbons or first places, and one red or second place, and were first runner-up in the final competition. The cheerleaders co-operated with various groups in promoting good sportsmanship and concentrated on student participation in pep rallies. They also provided the football team with oranges every game. The football cheerleaders all agree that the highlight of their year was the presentation of the Homecoming festivities. (front) Patricia Reynolds, Sandra Wilson. (kneeling) Margie Boley, Sarah Beth Frazier, Helen Arthur, Rita Harris. (standing) Co-Captains Nancy Price, Janet Mays. BASKETBALL SCORES Altavista 58 Dan River Altavista 41 Rustburg Altavista 34 Brookville Altavista 47 Chatham Altavista 42 William Campbell Altavista 77 Appomattox Altavista 50 Tunstall Altavista 51 Nelson County Altavista 37 Dan River Altavista 43 Chatham Altavista 62 Tunstall Altavista Brookville Altavista Gretna Altavista Gretna Altavista William Campbell Altavista Nelson County Altavista Appomattox Altavista Rustburg TOURNAMENT GAMES Altavista 59 Chatham Altavista 53 William Campbell 64 Won—9 Lost—11 Basketball Team Provides Thrills (First row) Mgr. Kith Guilletti, Reggie Dalton, Ivin Philpott, Mgr. Laddie Lane. (Second row) Coach Lawson Andrews, Hardy Hubbard, Frank Andrew, Leonard Newman, Billy Trogden, Dennis Dalton, Lindsay Reavis, Hugh Dodson, John Garner, James Frazier, Mgr. Gary Andrews. Linsay Reavis trys a jump shot against Brookville as Coach Lawson Andrews discusses strategy with his players. Billy Trogden (44) watches. 86 The basketball team had an exciting sea- son, winning eleven games and losing nine. The high point of the season came when Hardy Hubbard scored on a 30-foot despe- ration shot in the last seconds of the game to give Altavista a 59-57 victory over Chatham in tournament play. Reggie Dalton grabs a rebound, despite efforts of Tunstall’s Tony Peters (45). NLA BNE Leonard Newman goes up for a jump shot nN rm | Be ae np | a, paPy Seniors on the basketball team. (Front row) Reggie Dalton, and Ivin Philpott, co-captains. (Back row) Smitty Smith, Billy Trogden, Lindsey Reavis, James Frazier, and Coach Lawson “’Slick’’ Andrews. ® ‘ t Colonels Advance to Southern Finals 87 OO ES ER “Now get in there and hustle,” Mrs. Lane tells her girls J. Mays, H. Arthur, K. Tucker, V. Walters, M. Boley, and J. Grau during a time out in the game with Tunstall. Why the tears? Senior players A. Blanchard, J. Grau, K. Tucker, J. Mays, and H. Arthur say, ‘‘Happiness is beating Gretna!’ Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista Altavista 35 37 22 23 21 40 30 30 30 28 21 23 24 35 25 Dan River Rustburg Brookville Chatham W. Campbell Dan River Tunstall Brookville Gretna Gretna Tunstall Chatham W. Campbell Appomattox Rustburg (left) J. Newman (mgr.), A. Price, D. Bohannon, C. Carter, C. Dellinge, M. Tucker, A. Blanchard, D. Miller, L. West, Mrs. J. Lane (coach) B. English, W. Hargis, J. Rice, J. Mays, J. Grau, J. Amick, V. Walters, M. Boley, C. Barwick (Mgr.) (Front center) Co-Captains H. Arthur, K. Tucker 22 18 3] 19 17 17 35 42 33 21 33 35 26 18 19 Pot e n eeae Altavista players Amy Blanchard and Jeannie Grau try to get pos session of the ball in a struggle with Tunstall players Sue Mont- gomery and Sue Hardy. Watching the action is Beverly English (4). Margie Boley drives _ around Brookville player for another two points. x Colonels’ Kay Tucker and Gretna’s Gail Haskins jump for the ball in the girls’ game at Gretna. Players hoping to recover the ball are Linda Compton (23), Margaret Harrison (12), Betty Shelton, and Alta- vista’s Jeannie Grau (3), and Janet Mays. | This year’s games with Gretna, arch- rivals in every sport, were by far the most exciting for the girls. The games were split—Gretna won the first on their home court and the Colonels won the sec- ond on the A.H.S. court. The girls were especially glad to beat the Gretna girls, since the Gretna team went on to win the District championship. is Future Grid Stars Gain Experience The A.H.S. grid stars of tomorrow, our J.V. football team had a very successful season. Under the guidance of Coaches Peake and Flora, the team ended the year with a 4-2 record. Ed- die Poe, best lineman, and Buddy Reedy, best back, received trophies at the Varsity football: banquet. . G- teo) (Ist row) G. Cox, D. Wilkerson, C. Cothran, B. Reedy, R. Reynolds, D. Tucker, C. Dodson, (2nd) F. Singleton, M. Wolfe, C. Waller, E. Poe, R. Carpenter, J. Philpott, J. Kinlaw, (3rd) J. Hiner, T. Garbee, as F. Dalton, A. Hull, P. Raiford, D. Roberts, D. Dillard, (top) Mrs. J. Peake, coach. ee ay. Arnold Lambert pulls down a high pass. Coaches Flora and Peake and several of their players watch from the sidelines. 91 BASKETBALL SCORES Altavista 42 Brookville Altavista 72 Chatham Altavista 59 Gretna Altavista 49 Chatham Altavista 36 Appomattox Altavista 32 Nelson County Altavista 44 Gretna Altavista 62 Brookville Altavista 58 Wm. Campbell Altavista 47 Appomattox Altavista 57 Wm. Campbell Altavista 49 Nelson County aba (First row) B. Bryant, J. Harvey, B. Reedy, D. Wilkerson, (2nd) E. Frazier, F. Dalton, D. Arthur, G. Miller. (3rd row) Coach Peake, A. Hull, D. Dillard, and T. Garbee. JV’s “Steamroller” Opponents The Junior Varsity basketball team had a great season and developed talent for future varsity teams. Dunn Dillard sinks a two-pointer in a game with Nelson County. Bobby Bryant fights to gain possession of the ball in the Nelson County game. 92 OS YEE ORES FEY He ee er ee Junior Varsity Cheerleaders Lead Teams to Victory J.V. Football—(left) J. Lewis, (right) B. Witt co-captains. (center) L. Dellinger, M. Hubbard, J. Barnard, E. Mortimer, D. Shelton, D. Collet, J. Krantz. chosen Faculty mental classes poised leaders. The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders, both sets of which are by the respective sets of Varsity Cheerleaders and members, work hard to learn the cheers and funda- techniques of cheering in order to represent their well. It is with J.V. training that most girls become and enthusiastic enough to become Varsity Cheer- Lying down on the job? Hardly, say J.V. Basketball Cheerleaders most all of whom are experienced from the past year. (left) Drucilla Freeman, Pat Pugh, Connie Guthrie, Greg Smith, Mary Allen Stott, and Joan Dalton. 93 Cheerleader Nancy Price and band director Mrs. Beatrice McGraw seem to enjoy the half-time activities put on by the band. Coach Julianna Lane and substitute basketball players and managers watch their team mates in a trying moment. A.H.S. Goes ‘‘Where the Action Is’ . people behind the line Basketball managers Gary Andrews, Keith Guiletti, and Laddie Lane record team sta- tistics, keep up with uniforms, and balls and contribute gen- erally to the spirit of the team. in Sports’ Jimmy Kinlaw (left) kept records for the both girls and boys basketball teams all year and Hugh Coth- ran. operated the scoreboard for all home games. Senior Cheerleaders Lynn Watts reflects the joy of the half- time Basketball homecoming _ festivi- ties. ... from action to activity... Features Editor: Jeannie Grau Assistant Editor: Joy McGee Copy Editor: Kay Tucker .. . social and scholastic trails intersect ‘Route 66”... 95 Under a summer sky lighted by Japanese Lanterns, couples enjoy dancing to the music of the Artie Tompkins Orchestra at the 1965 Junior-Senior Prom. Beverly English and Jimmy Kinlaw, and Harriet Shields and Lindsay Reavis enjoy the romantic atmosphere of “A Summer Place.” The realistic mural back- ground was painted by Dirk Bus and his father. Juniors Honor Seniors With ‘A Summer Place’’ During intermission couples mingle under the tw o-toned crepe sky. Decorating ar- rangements for mu- sic and refreshments, and the work. itself were done by the Junior Class. Despite tired feet, hammered hands, and two-toned fingers, Juniors de- lighted in the out- come of their ac- complishment. 96 | | | | | Standing in front of the vine-clad gazebo are the| Junior Class officers for 1964-65: James Frazier,| president; Nancy Price, vice-president; Dickie Single-| ton, secretary; and Gary Williams, treasurer. | | | On April 23, 1965, the Class of ‘66 unveiled the object of their week-long labor—the Junior-Senior Prom. The Altavista High School gym had been transformed from a basketball | court into a fantasy of rolling hills, trickling streams, and softly | muted multi-colored lights. “A Summer Place” setting was achieved with two tones of blue crepe paper, a country mural, and a pine-surrounded pavilion. The Artie Tompkins Orchestra of Danville provided music for the one hundred couples. Senior Class pres- ident, Gary Williams, presents a dozen long-stemmed __ roses to Miss Mary Walker for her direction of the Junior - Senior play. Cast members breathe with relief on “Opening Night,’ after their final cur- tain call. The Junior and Senior classes joined efforts to present David Rogers’ three-act comedy on Nov- ember 11, 1965. The twenty three actors rehearsed for six weeks before their production of the play. The play concerned the loves and “letdowns” of the summer editors of Debutante Magazine. As the regular staff says of the confusion: “It hap- pens every summer.” “Weil, Mr. Roulette? | can’ only give you a few minutes of my time. | am trop occupee. That means “all tied up.” Flippy Wonder snaps at Pudgy Roulette because he refuses to marry her. In the background are Tod Colbert and Andrea Matlins. CAST Mrs. Woodruff—Anita Rooks Gretchen Dana—Nancy Price Larae Donahue—Romayne Beard Marge Powell—Linda Marr Gert—Helen Arthur Jennifer Truex—Yvonne Robbins Flippy Wonder—Melinda Patterson Annabelle Ames—Sarah Beth Frazier M. K. Roberts—Toni Roach Andrea Matlins—Cynthia Moss Perc—Hardy Hubbard Monsier Rene—Jimmy Tucker Olga Stone—Linda Raiford Bitsey Stelling—Lyndell Skeen Charity Barnes—Janice Hughey Tod Colbert—James Frazier Pudgey Roulette—Pat Adams Zachary Bryan—Mike Bell Kenyon McClinton—J. W. Crews Count Marcello Giacomo—Gary Williams Custis Gaylord Oglethorpe—Jerry Carr Barnard Sands—George Robbins Rocco—Leonard Newman Tod Colbert gets ready to take picture of SubDeb editor, Annabelle Ames, and dress designer, Zachary Bryan, for Debutante Magazine. 77 98 Student Participation Highlights Football Pep Rallies idee Senior football players Hugh Cothran, Billy Trogden, Mickey Crouch, and Wayne Shelton agree that, ‘“Deodor- — ant or no—Colonels don’t sweat.” Pat Adams embodied the brave, ambitious, and vic- torious attitude of the Altavista Colonels. He aroused - school spirit by aiding the cheerleaders at football games. Billy Trogden turned poet when weather conditions looked like the Altavista-Gretna ball game would be cancelled. HAWK LAMENT Rain, rain go away We want to go to Gretna and play. How can we play in muck and mud, Hear those pads pop and thud? All week long, our spirit was high, Now the time for victory is nigh. We want to play, and want to fight; We can’t wait another night! We haven't lost in fifteen years, And that makes Gretna shed bitter tears. We want those Hawks, and want them bad; We'll leave Gretna—and they'll be sad! The band added pep and enthusiasm to both pep rallies and the games by playing rousing ‘fight’’ tunes. ; With their team members supporting them, football co-captains, Dickie Singleton and Larry Hall, give speeches at the Victory Dance. The Excels played for the extra lunch-time activity. ee = ee Se, ee se a af Homecoming Trails Ablaze With Activity The theme of the Homecoming parade was “High Hopes,” and the Junior Class carried this out with the Sportsmanship theme to produce their First Prize float. They called their creation, ‘Orbit Success with Sportsmanship.” At halftime of the football game, the crowd grew quiet as the Queen’s float rolled onto the field and the attendants were introduced. When the Homecoming bonfire was rained out, a pep rally was held Thursday night in the gym, prior to the Friday night game with Dan River. Here Helen Arthur and Margie Boley, foot- ball cheerleaders, chant, “This is what our little boys wear... ” Football co-captains Larry Ball and Dickie Singleton decapitate a Dan River player to symbolize their victory over Dan River. Slaving football cheerleaders, Helen Arthur and Sarah Beth Frazier, hang crepe paper for the Saturday night Homecoming Dance. The eight girls had only one day to turn the gym into an oriental paradise and, ‘to them, it was the shortest day of the year. if ‘‘., . Anywhere You Are Is Shangrila’’ Sweet remuneration . . . Queen Janet Mays places the gold and orange velvet crown on King Kinlaw. King Jimmy Kinlaw crowns Queen Janet Mays at half-time cere- monies. Parade... Pagodas .... Paradise. Memb ers of the homecoming stand solemnly amid the Oriental setting at the dance. As the crown-bearer looks on wistfully the King and Queen share a kiss, their most pleasant royal duty. ie ij PARTLART MILE 1965 football cheerleaders responsible for the beautiful homecoming activities are Helen Arthur, Nancy Price, Janet Mays, Margie Boley, Rita Harris, Sandra Wilson, and Patricia Reynolds. 1965 Homecoming Court Eighth Grade Pat Brown escorted by Billy Trogdon Joyce Lewis escorted by Dick Singleton Freshmen Wanda Reynolds esc orted by Frank Andrew Linda Sandidge escorted by Lindsay Reavis Sophomore : Rita Harris escorted by Barry Reynolds Donna Hendricks escorted by Charles Wilkerson Junior Sarah Beth Frazier escorted by Mike Bell Toni Roach escorted by Larry Hall (absent) King Jimmy Kinlaw and Queen Janet Hays Crownbearers ‘‘Oolie” Williams and “Tish’” Thompson Senior Nancy Price escorted by Wayne Shelton Senior Patricia Reynolds escorted by Hugh Cothran 10] A.H.S. Students Travel Trail to Dogpatch Phyllis Everhart and George Robbins were selected by the judges as Best Dressed (or rather most suitably dressed). Seated on their throne of straw, corn shucks, and weoden chairs are Daisy Mae and L'il Abner, Sandra Hutcherson and Mike Weeks. They collected the most money in their campaign to gain their titles. Patches, ragged jeans, and freckles were common sights at the Junior Class’s Sadie Hawkins | dance on November 19. Most girls jumped at the chance to turn the tables and ask boys to | the dance, and most boys jumped at the chance to accept. After all, it’s a once a year chance. ; ¢ i f 3 With freckles and ragged clothes, Ricky Witt and Edith Kidd won the Best Dressed Couple prize. A.H.S.’s ““frug’”, “swim”, and “jerk’ with abandon at the Sadie Hawkins dance. The dance is one of the Juniors’ main money-making projects for the Prom. 102 Jerry Barbee, Steve Mayhew, and Garoly Dudley enjoy the slow music of the Beta Club Snow Ball. Toy Dance. “Bang, | got ‘ya!’’ Billy Trogden spoofs as he and Ann Price dance at the Tri-Hi-Y’s Christmas Not to be outdone, the 8th graders have a dance of their own. David Shreve seems to wonder at Ronnie Cooper’s actions. Maybe he doesn’t like the idea of boys on one side, girls on another. Music, dances, and songs are integral parts of every high school year. Besides the music of the band and choruses, A.H.S. students make their own music. Whether it be the Exels, the Statesmen, Castaways, Nomads, or just records, music is naturally present at every dance. Several folk singing groups, such as the three boys pictured at left,—Hugh Cofhran, Billy Trogden, and Jimmy Kinlaw—perform for the Folk Music Club, assemblies, and outside programs. Even without instruments, students sing or hum in the halls. “The Sound of Music’’ is heard everywhere at Altavista High School. 103 Jump Kenny, jump! Billy Trogden tosses the ball up as “Awesome” Andrews outjumps ‘Reckless’ Reynolds. ’ What a crew! Decked out in pig- tails and sweatshirts, Regenia Stevens, Lynne Watts, Helen Arthur, Patricia Rey- nolds, Nancy Price, and Janet Mays cheered for the Sen- ior basketball team. ee With perhaps more enthusiasm than. skill in basketball, the faculty challenged the Senior non-Var- sity boys to a_bas- ketball game, co- f sponsored by the Var- sity and Monogram Clubs. Faculty play- ers were ‘‘Awesome” Andrews, EY Ain Drumheller, “Fancy” Flora, “‘Darling’’ Dod- son, “‘Prissy’’ Peake. Senior team mem- bers were ‘Danger- ous” Donnie, “Slicky’” Dickie, ‘’Kill- er’ Kinlaw, ‘ Reck- less’’ Reynolds, ‘’Ca- gey”’ Cantley, Crunch nee aera Rock”,”, and “Wily” Williams, coached by “Horrible” Hall. With a late fourth quarter surge, the faculty up- set the Senior boys 25-21. “Where’s my man?” Players rush to guard their opponents as one team takes the ball out under the basket. Mickey Crouch and Mr. Dodson seem contented just to watch the action. “Now how does that cheer go?’ Not too sure of their | cheering are the Faculty cheerleaders—Miss Mary Walker, Mrs. Phyllis Drumheller, Miss Mary Ellen Arnott, Mrs. Julianna Lane, Mrs. Lil Andrew, Mrs. Nancy Hicks, Mrs. Bea McGraw, and Mrs. Johelen Martin. The starting lineup for the faculty team confers on what plays they will use to defeat their opposition. 104 Cheerleaders ‘Trail’ Colonels Onto Victory Regenia Stevens, a sen- ior member of the cheer- leading squad, places the ribbons, won by Barbara Stanfield = and Janice Hughey at cheerleading camp, in the trophy case. Lynne Watts, senior, Juniors, Janice Hughey and Melinda Pat- does cheer at one of the Sophomores, Donna Hendricks and Ce- terson, put up bulletin board, featuring pep rallies given at lunch. celia Barnard, gaze at the crowd before candidates for basketball homecoming king the pep rally, hoping for much pep, en- and queen. thusiasm, and cooperation from the stu- dents. “ V1-C-T-O-R-Y, that’s the Colonel’s battle cry,” students shout at pep rally. The 8th graders won the “yelling contest’, sponsored by the S.C.A. during basketball season. 105 A rhinestone crown over pigtails and orchids on a basketball uniform . . . Nevertheless she’s Queen for the night. Girls’ coach, Julianna Lane, places the crown on Basketball Homecoming Queen Kay Tucker. The Rustburg-Altavista game provided a victorious, although not too elegant, setting for the 1966 Basketball Homecoming. At halftime, Kay Tucker and Billy Trogdon were crowned Queen and King by their coaches. Both were doubly victorious, reflecting the triumphant ending of the 1965-’66 season for both boys’ and girls’ basketball teams. Even rivals must confer. Although the Rustburg - A.H.S. game was in ac- tion, Mr. Cline and Mr. Hege, principal of Rustburg, prove that, off the bas- ketball courts, they’re on the same side. King Robert William Trogdon is crowned by basketball coach Slick Andrews. In the spring of 1965, the 1965-66 Student Cooperative Association officers were inducted at a special assembly. James Frazier, ‘65-'66 president, backed up by Lefty Hart, treasurer; Cecelia Barnard, secretary; and Frank Andrew, vice-president, speaks to the student body, hop- ing for a successful $.C.A. year. The outgoing S.C.A. officers were Lynda Smith, president; Cyndy Hart, vice-president; Beverly English, sec- retary; and Janet Rice, treasurer. At a February assembly, local Bland Music Contest winner, Romayne Beard, sings a medley of South Pacific music. Turnovers, Talks, and Talent “Younger than springtime are you... “ The Hi-Y, Tri-Hi-Y Christmas assembly featured two Christmas plays, choral readings by the sponsoring clubs, and music by the chorus and Vista Singers. Mrs. Doris Cocke, S.C.A. Sponsor, presents Mr. Cline with a life-time membership to the Parent-Teacher As- sociation for his ‘dedication . . . outstanding contributions to educa- tion... influence.” Mrs. Griffin, home economics teacher at Longwood College, speaks at an assembly on “Teen-Age Problems.” Drifting snowflakes and an “unmelting’’ woman couple : set the Winter Wonderland atmosphere for the 1966 Beta Snowball. The dance was held on January 20, and pro- vided an entertaining after-exam activity. Sarah Beth Frazier and Mike Bell reigned over the dance as Queen and King for the occasion. Music was provided by the Exels. g | 2 Students dance to the Exels’ music, white amid blue and decorations. Pictured are Larry Hall and Jeannie Grau, Larry Henderson and Linda Raiford, Richard Carter and Jane Newman, Steve Mayhew and Carolyn Dudley, and Johnny Philpott and Joan Singleton. Beta Club vice-president, Nancy Price, congratulates Mike Bell on his election as King, and presents him with the bouquet of flowers to give the Queen. Snowball King and Queen ponder nervously, wondering what their “next move” will be. Don‘t just stand there... do something! Jimmy Kinlaw, president of the Altavista High School Beta Club, presents Sarah Beth Frazier with the King’s boutonniere, after announcing her as Queen of the dance. Reflecting the success of their dance are the Beta Club officers Nancy Price, Amy Blanchard, Jimmy Kinlaw, and Kay Tucker. Neither the chilly January weather outside nor the snowy winter atmosphere of the dance affects the King and Queen. They take a few moments obviously to en- joy a royal pleasure all their own. The - snowman seems to enjoy the scene himself. Multi-shaped snowflakes stream from the sky on two-toned blue streamers, providing the center dec- orations for the gym. In the background is the snow couple, standing “cool and calm” to view the dance. The 1965-66 Altavista High School band marched in the Shrine Parade in Lynch- burg, Virginia, prior to performing at the football game. Y‘all ready?” Head majorette, Jeannie Grau, gives others directions be- fore halftme perform- ance at home football game. Left, right, left . . . A.H.S. majorettes, Donna Mann, Ann Price, Jeannie Grau, Janice Hughey, and Carolyn Dudley, display their usual precision as they march onto the football field before the game. Members of the 1964-65 Altavista High School band proudly display their new uniforms before going to | the Dogwood Festival in Vinton where they won first place. Their campaign for new uniforms was a tremendous success, and their quota was easily attained with the help of the stu- dent body, local businesses, and or- ganizations. Cyndy Hart was voted by the Senior Class, D.A.R. Good Citizen. This award is given by the Daugh- ters of the American Rev- olution and is awarded to the Senior girl who best exhibits the qualities of leadership, service, de- pendability, and __patriot- ism in the areas of home, church, and school. Seven Seniors End ‘‘Route ’66”’ With Honors In May, 1965, the Junior Class and faculty chose the four students to represent Altavista High School at Boys’ State at the College of William and Mary, and Girls’ State held at Radford College. These min- iature “‘states’’, governed in a manner similar to Virginia and composed of small cities, run in a manner similar to actual cities, are sponsored each summer by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. Each high school in Virginia sends delegates serving as citizens. Kay Tucker was elected Treasurer of Monroe City, which, like most of the other cities, was composed of 50 citizens. She also was elected as a delegate to her party’s state gubernatorial convention. Nancy Price was elected mayor of Tyler City and was one of the 12 out of approximately 600 citizens of Virginia Girls’ State to receive the Outstanding Citizen Award. It was really a great honor to be elected to either a city or state office. James Frazier was a citizen of Eisenhower City and a city judge. Gary Williams was elected Treasurer of Early City and was a delegate to the state gubernatorial convention. This year Amy Blanchard and Jim- my Kinlaw tied for top academic hon- ors in the Senior Class and were named _ co-valedictorians. é ere trails leave off, ERAROE NONE rrosainirstornbinNNN av ee eee sEMPNOLE | TRAIL The Advertising Section, the last of our A.H.S. trails, is crowded with signs, noises, and activity —that of Altavista’s businesses and industries. Janet Mays 113 JOAN'S BEAUTY SALON 520 Main Street Altavista, Virginia se Da le ‘ Phone: 369-4126 SEARS ROEBUCK AND COMPANY 2315 Memorial Avenue Lynchburg, Va. Phone: VI 6-7347 FINCH AND FINCH Funeral Directors and Florists Phone 369-5621 ——— ee Altavista Virginia AL SMITH : fein Recapping | Altavista Virginia Main Street Phone: 369-4190 If you’re thinking about career opportunity, you might think about Burlington, the world’s leading manufac- turer and merchandiser of textiles for every purpose. Why not start at the top of the textile ladder? Why not investigate a “world of opportunity” at: Altavista Weaving Co. A Unit of Burlington INDUSTRIES, wo. eee EXECUTIVE OFFICES, GREENSBORO, N. C, 114 TRAILWAY BUS STATION 900 Main Street Altavista, Virginia Maine-Aire Loafers Town and Country Sports Mezzo Dress Sports and Many Other Fine Quality Shoes COLEMAN'S Since 1886 HUMBLE ie RIVERSIDE ESSO Altavista | Virginia THE FAMILY STORE on Broad Street Altavista, Virginia Phone: 369-5839 LIFE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE Robert M. Yeatts your friendly agent Lynchburg Virginia 115 116 Ss Feradbir, wel al Geld Sonatina ie OD Ae re iprar hat nf WD te a feet of youre, bt Aan really engeqed Rauing yew ae w KLOPMAN SEARCHES FOR QUALITY teacher, ab: tll ou gq ped- bye. Cri nier forge ug Quality In Dyeing and Finishing Cloth GUL Quality In Education of New Employees _0.. ,,,, - Sickel? ARE YOU SEEKING QUALITY TOO? KLOPMAN MILLS, INC. Staunton River Finishing Plant TYREE AND NICHOLAS INCORPORATED Complete Home Furniture Phone: 369-4658 Altavista, Virginia ALTAVISTA INSURANCE CORPORATION Box 346 Altavista, Va. D.E. student, Fred Alley invites you to drop in LEGGETT'S Altavista, Virginia ALTAVISTA HARDWARE COMPANY Hardware—Paints—Houseware Seigler Kelvinator Appliances ters Hea Phone: 369-4021 We Deliver This Store Features the Tops in Sporting Equipment Altavista, Va. al PIEDMONT MARKET Main Street Altavista, Va. Phone: 369-5192 a copy of the New Home Decorator Book. O. H. BRUMFIELD Main Street Altavista, Va. SCHEWEL FURNITURE CO., INC. 'Let Schwel Feather Your Nest'’ Altavista, Virginia 117 118 FRANK'S DRIVE-IN MR. AND MRS. FRANK DALTON 4 Miles North of Altavista Phone: 369-3074 Waiameaiyse, JIMMY'S RESTAURANT All New and Modern Banquet Rooms For All Occasions Main Street Altavista Virginia REYNOLD'S DRIVE-IN-GROCERY Altavista, Virginia : x coke U se Wallace Andrew gives Senior, Kay Tucker, advice on her | hanes car insurance. carat THE UNIVERSAL “ WI ARTHUR AGENCY INCORPORATED REAL ESTATE INSURANCE FAMILY Altavista, Va. Phone: 369-5629 VISTA THEATER Always a Good Show Altavista, Va. Phone: 369-5289 STANDARD FUEL COMPANY ODELL TIPPET Cities Service Oils and Coals Main Street 369-4025 MACK'S Complete Variety VAUGHAN MOTOR COMPANY Altavista, Va. Phone: 369-4482 GOODSYEAR ALTAVISTA MOTORS INC. Ford, Mercury, and Falcon | Hotpoint and Maytag Appliances Motorola and G.E. T.Y. 416 Main Street Altavista, Virginia Seventh and Franklin Street Phone: 369-5664 Altavista, Virginia ‘ se rics n SHIVELY CHEVROLET, [ mes mo rl 4 yi RI Fe) gy gel Of steep stoncmnnmansinn yin its iensimn INSURANCE ® 120 Altavista's Dept. Store E. A. SMITH and COMPANY 369-5514 Seventh and Broad Altavista, Va. Shopping at ROUNTREY'S is a blast, according to Seniors Lynne Watts and Gary Williams. SMITHER'S PARKER'S GARAGE Your Friendly Jewelers General Auto Repair Since 1910 369-5027 121 ky Worth changing J. H. COTHRAN, INC. | gee Contractors ‘SEMINOLE PURE SERVICE CENTER Tires, Washing, Polishing, and Accessories Plumbing—Heating—Sheet Metal— 369-5317 Air Conditioning—Institutional and Industrial DIXIE MOTORS Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge DIAL 369-4776 518 Seventh Street Altavista, Virginia P.O. Drawer 591 420 Seventh Street Altavista, Virginia SNYDER AND BERMAN, INC. Main Street Lynchburg, Va. Broad Street Altavista KENNETH'S JEWELERS Specialists in Fine Jewelry Main Street Mike Wolfe, a D.E. student, is on the job washing Altavista Virginia the window of Mayhew's Jeep. MAYHEW'S GULF STATION 904 Main Street 122 THE LANE COMPANY, INC. Makers of Nationally Advertised Lane Cedar Chests, Bedroom, and Dining Room Furniture and Lane Tables 123 Clanton's NICK'S ELECTRONIC | _ | G’ STORE’ SALES AND SERVICE bOvgr 50) Years’ of a el Norge Appliances, Motorola and Wiggers ervice Emerson Radios and T.V.s vA ‘Broad Street Altavista 817 Main Street, Altavista, Va. 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