Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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by ppatert Rerenbls, werouicc lies | if: 1} Guidance And Counsel Offered Miss Burnette helps a student with his college application. Whether its a scheduling problem, a personal dif- ficulty, a college or job application, or national testing, Miss B. is the person to see. Always patient, willing, and sincere, she is usually kept busy all day handling small and sometimes large problems. Her warmth and humor, and genuine concern for students, makes her the popular attraction she is.

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New Administrative Assistant Added Altavista High School is a part of the Campbell County School System. The enrollment for this school term is slightly over 700 students. Our graduating class of 120 is the largest in the history of Altavista High School. About half of the students attending are from homes within the town of Altavista and the remaining half come from the surrounding area of Campbell County. The main structure was erected in 1951. Because of our growing need we have had to add to the main building several times. The cafeteria was added in 1957 and a four classroom addition was made in 1961. Present plans call for the completion of four addi- tional classrooms by the opening of the 1970-71 school term. Besides the growth of the physical plant, our faculty and ad- ministration have expanded to include 33 full-time teachers, one part-time teacher, a full-time guidance director, and librarian plus an aide, and two full-time administrators. In the opening statement of the Philosphy of Altavista High School it is stated that “The faculty of Altavista High School recognize that one of the primary objectives in education today is the development of responsible citizens in a democratic society who are totally dedicated to the principles of democracy.” It is our sincere hope that we are helping each student find his rightful place in our society and that we are helping prepare him for a useful and rewarding life. Mr. Harold Drumheller Principal H. K. Drumheller surveys general school order. ' @ New Assistant Principal, J. W. Jones handles student-teacher relationships.

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School Staffs Work For Greater Efficiency Mrs. Hunley and her assistant Mrs. White are responsible not only for the handling of secretarial duties for Mr. Drumheller, Mr. Jones, and Miss Bur- nette, but also issue sick leaves, admission forms, and sell tickets for school events. They are assisted in their work by a number of students from the business department. Mrs. Ramsey and Mrs. Short help students to locate books and do research work besides providing a pleasant atmosphere for study with Mrs. Ramsey’s many floral decorations. Mrs. Lucille Ramsey, Librarian, and Mrs. Peggy Short, assistant librarian, admire one of Mrs. Ramsey’s Christmas decorations. 10 Mrs. Kathleen Hunley Mrs. Gerry White Secretary Secretary Mrs. Short checks for an overdue book.