Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1978 volume:

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Those of us who are graduating Are leaving behind those old school days. ; To awaken new emotions And to accept new adventures; To start a new life ee A new life guided by the experiences of yesteryears. Yesteryears at AHS. ca BGF s = : Bos a . aw Co ts uaa ee Harold Kerr Drumheller It is with a deep sense of honor and love that we dedicate the 1977 Nuntius to our former principal, Harold Kerr Drumheller. He came to us as teacher and coach in 1959. His instruction in both areas sought to enrich the whole student. And when in 1969 he became the principal of Altavista High School, he had the vision of what was best for a whole school and not for favored individuals. The county could not be denied and in March 1977 he became the Supervisor of Secondary Instruction in the Campbell County school system. We remember him most as an able administrator, a gentlemen worthy of emulation, and a man of great respect who gave to both teachers and students the freedom to choose and to grow. His faith in our school and community remains constant and his loyalty is to be cherished. We are privileged to call him friend. US: 4 STUDENT BODY i. WORKING Miss Phillips presents Susan Byrd with an award for her first place essay. Barbara Francis and Donna Hoover attempt to cross creek during Campbell County field trip to Scenic River. Students head home after a full day. pa iat ier he ame cs nan eal! = = 4 = = = = Opening 3 Varsity Football Cheerleaders keep Colonel fans spirit’s up during game. US: 4 GROUP a UNITED Stadium is filled to watch Colonels win opening game against Staunton River. WITH SPIRIT a Determination set Charlie Miller’s record of 13°3” in pole vault. Karen Stephenson gives volleyball a mighty bump. 6 Opening We started with a clean slate, Forgetting scores of yesterday. We, the Colonels, have tried in all our sports: Striving for victory, Praising the wins and agonizing over the defeats but without despair. We stand up after being knocked down to give it all another chance. BGF Opening 7 IN MEMORY O Ce erate ae a ae RPS Te OR Ye RE VNNEREReMRREED Se SRR Go te 5 Pe. ae em ea OE Rag eB egg) Tracey Henderson Crouch William Oliver Burgess, Jr. During the course of our education the class of 1978 has been deeply grieved by the loss of three of its members. All were great friends and their deaths have left permanent marks on our lives which will never diminish. Since the unwarranted death of William O. Burgess by a fatal train cross- ing accident, the tragic loss of Tracey Crouch who was killed on the pedestrian walk so close to the school, and finally the untimely death of Kelly Smither, snatched from our midst so suddenly during our graduation year, we have been re- peatedly sent on a downhill plight where the emo- tions within us have been severely tried. This page is dedicated in memory of these mem- bers of the class of 1978. May their ideals and memories live within us as we venture out to com- plete our own lives ever realizing the necessity of today because of the uncertainity of tomorrow. Kelly Elaine Smither 8 Opening Administration And Advisors. Help US Plan For The Future Winston L. Edmonds Timothy J. O'Leary M.Ed. University of Virginia M.Ed. Georgia Southern College This year began with a new administrative team at the helm. Mr. Edmonds, who was appointed principal ingwVMarche ug malterais months as assistant princi- pal, was joined during the summer by Mr. O’Leary, our new assistant principal. Together they are imple- menting a solid program of educational experiences to meet the varied needs of the : 730 students at A.HSS. Assisting the administration Kathleen Burnette and 43 teachers is the M.Ed. College of William and Mary Guidance Department. Miss Burnette and Mr. Holt work directly with students in the areas of scheduling classes, choosing curriculums to meet vocational needs, se- lecting a suitable college, and working out personal problems. M.Ed. University of Virginia Katherine Reynolds Secretary 10 Faculty F FiDELity AMERICAN BANK .. NOVimece 1977 Office Workers: Laurie Turnes, Chet Brockwell, Brenda Sexton, Kevin Hunley, Bob Layne. These aides help the secretaries dur- Taylor Fauntleroy, Mrs. Graham-Secretary, Kenny Melton, ing the day. Rhonda Bolling, Bruce Goldsmith, Mrs. Hunley-Secretary, Faculty And Personnel Challenge US To Prepare For Tomorrow ce ‘ Florence Hughes Barbara Hathaway Doris Whitely New Jersey Business School M.S.L.S. University of Kentucky Phillips Business College Mrs. Hughes offers a valuable Whenever the need arises for a research topic, a good book to read, service to teachers and students alike or information for a report, Mrs. Hathaway lends a hand. With the as she supervises study halls and addition of 125 new books and a steady flow of audio-visual materials, handles attendance records. the library plays an important part in the A.H.S. learning experience. Mrs. Whitely assists Mrs. Hathaway in serving both the faculty and students in an efficiently operated library. Faculty 11 Language Arts Department Challenges US s § is | a | 2% Ora Blanks Jerry Boteler B.A. Averett College M.Ed. University of Virginia The Language Arts Department under the chairmanship of Miss Akers offers upper classmen a choice of 25 classes ranging from English Survey and Modern Short Story to Themes in Literature and Perspectives on Death. Fighth and ninth graders are challenged through a traditional cirriculum by Mrs. Gerling, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Tolley while Mrs. Lobbregt stresses develop- mental reading. Nancy Lobbregt M.Ed. Lynchburg College Judy Smith Maxine Gerling Johelen Martin B.A. University of North Carolina B.S. Radford College A.B. College of William and Mary eile Aurora Tolley B.A. Lynchburg College Mrs. Smith, a new addition to the Language Department this year, teaches Latin while Miss Akers gives instruction in Spanish and Mrs. Tolley, French. A basic two year course in each of these three languages is available annually while Nancy Akers advanced courses are offered as student interest dictates. M.Ed. University of Virginia Fine Arts Department Stresses Creativity % te 3 = pT Carolyn Mills Timothy Smith Mary Bradbury B.S. Radford College B.M.E. Shenandoah College B.S. East Tennessee State University Conservatory The choral music under the direction of Mrs. Mills Mrs. Bradbury offers a nine week course to spark and the band with Mr. Smith have enriched student the creativity of every AHS student. Sculpture, gatherings during this entire year, from the National painting, print making, lettering, and drawing are Honor Society induction service to Friday night foot- her specialities. Regular displays of student work ball games. Through their leadership the talents of | are found in the library and on the upstair’s bulletin many of US have surfaced. board. Faculty 13 14 Faculty HdwardeDudley B.S VP lLes.U: Margie Hogg B.S. University of South Carolina Kenneth Horne B.A. Averett College Roger Heffelfinger B.A. University of Virginia The Math Department offers subjects ranging from pre-algebra and general math to Functions and Limits. A minimum of eight quarters of math credit are re- quired for graduation. The math teachers hope a number of stu- dents will participate in the 1978 Annual High School Mathematics Examin ation. This test is limited to pre-calculus mathematics with an emphasis on _ intermediate algebra and plane geometry. Alvin Smith, Jr. M.S. Randolph-Macon College The current offerings of the Science Department make it pos- sible for a student to take two years of earth-science, one and one-half years of chemistry, two years of biology and a year of physics. Special projects promoted by the science department include the Virginia Wildlife Contest, a science fair, two as- semblies- This Atomic World and General Motors, a field trip to the Aerospace museum in Washington, and participation in ae the Longwood College high school chemistry visitation pro- Elizabeth Phillips gram, and the Science, Math and Humanities Symposium at M.Ed. University of Virginia the University of Virginia. Edward Frazier Larry Lamanna Bipany -P.1 5.U: B.A. University of Richmond | ee | Charles Arthur III Eunice Stott Biomay Palace. M.S. University of North Carolina Faculty 15 Vocational Education Prepares Us For Careers In Business Industry And At Home The Business Education program is designed so that the beginning courses-General Business, Typewriting I, and Shorthand I are open to all students as electives; these courses are year long and stu- dents receive one credit for each. The advanced courses- Typing II, Shorthand II, Bookkeeping, and Clerk Typist I, and Clerk Typist II. Courses are open to all stu- dents if they have had the prerequisites, but are primari- ly designed for those students who are interested in entering the business world upon i their business education. Elizabeth Shelton B.S. Radford College Home Economics helps youth meet personal and family needs through decision-making and manage- ment skills in housing and design, food and nutrition, clothing and textiles, and child care and develop- ment. These areas are explored in classes like Pot- pourri, The World of Fashion resulting in modeling 16 Faculty Virginia Clark B.S. Saint Paul’s College Ann Wrenn graduation or plan to further B.S. St. Augustine’s College N = a Loletta Short B.S. Radford College de ¥. | a Pe A Doris Cocke MSV. P-I5 5.0 for a fashion show, The Art of Entertaining where fondue parties, an Octoberfest and a Mexican fiesta gave first experience in entertaining, and Child Development Kindergarden Observation which permits students to work two days a week in kinder- garden classes. ICT has 96 students learning job skills in local trade, industrial, and health occupations. Upon gradu- ation these students will have a valuable experi- ence for obtaining fulltime employment. Industrial Arts teaches US to use our hands to cre- ate useful items. The picnic tables produced each spring in mass through assembly line techniques help US : learn a process and provide Donald Wilkerson the money for departmental! BiS@VePls cos. supplies. ICT - A Job Now And Later ‘Aen James Edwards Jimmy Hamlette B.A. Lynchburg College B.S. Old Dominion College Paul Slusher Mr. Hamlette explains shop procedures to Mike Parker. B.S. University of Tennessee Faculty 17 P.E. Dept. Teaches US Physical Fitness eo The Physical Education Department offers in- struction in twelve sports to provide opportunities for the normal physical growth and development of all 8th, 9th and 10th grade students as well as to ac- quaint us with sports for leisure time recreation. To help students understand and practice habits of good health and safe living, health classes are included in each week’s activities. ER Linda Hern Jeff Stickley John Erb A.B. James Madison University B.A. Bridgewater College M.A. James Madison University Last Spring’s Faculty Softball Team challenged Ted Grave’s “Over the Hill Gang.” Kneeling: Al Smith, Benny Arthur, Hugh Dodson, Kenny Holt. Standing: Jerry Rice, Leonard Brown, Tim Smith, John Erb, ig ag Keith Finch, Donnie Wilkerson, Winston Edmunds. MOO nga bes 2 ia EE wey wie. (il ae... mee LASER Nancy Hicks Jon Browning Hugh Dodson B.S. Madison College B.S. East Tennessee State University BS V.P.17 6.5.02 Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Citizens The overall objectives of any Social Studies class is to produce good citizens. This is accomplished through im- parting a basic knowledge and understanding of the history and cultures of the United States. Unfortunately, good citizenship cannot be measured in the same way that communicative skills and computational skills are meas- ured. Just because a student knows all of the laws does not mean that he will not break a law, but social studies personnel are hopeful that knowledge and understanding will lead to good citizenship. ete Lillian Andrew A.B. College of William Mary - Special Programs Meet Varied Needs Brenda Calloway The main goal of the Migrant Rhonda Robinson B.S. West Virginia State College Education Program is to tutor B.A. Livingstone College remedial reading and mathe- matics for students meeting pro- gram guidelines. The program also offers oppor- Mabey . wens tunities for students to develop JX. t culturally and socially in the . framework of the total school’s plan of activities. The 20 member staff of drivers bused students everyday. Through rain and lots of snow they were in charge of our safety. The cafeteria S z | S - workers prepared the food that Mrs. Greenway pecla Crvices had planned for the menu. Faithful custodians were there to clean and aide the school in several Keep School ways. These people dutifully served US and our faculty. R : | Cafeteria workers: Hazel Laughan, Lorice Greenway, unning moo y Barbara Reynolds, Doris Whildmen, Dorothy Logwood. Lorice Greenway li Carolyn Dews Carleton Coles Front row: Christine Yeatts, Teresa Wood, Virginia Layne, Carolyn Payne, Burton, Bernice Overstreet, Bertha Bethune Austin, Back row: Silas Moss, Buford Coles, Middle Row: Earl Moss, Jeff Smith, Allan Johnson, Nichols, Grace Overstreet, JoGail James Walton, Jack Campbell, Pernell Henry, Bonnie Gardner, Mary Francis Weaver. Bernice Overstreet ; “hl a, 20 faculty 4 aye Pe HHH RE ryt = nile s: S 2 6a 4 22 Happenings Construction For US What can really be said about the new construction project? It caused a lot of mess, mud, and confusion. Students never knew where to park their cars and there was no possible way to avoid the mud. Students walk- ing to school had to slip and slide all the way to the door as well as watch out for the crowding buses and cars. The teachers were most disturbed by all of the turbulent noise from bulldozers and other machinery. We are all anticipating the end of con- struction and the beginning of a bigger and greater school. Construction began in September with the projected completion date June 1979. The firm of Andrew, Large and Whidden was awarded the contract. Additions to the school will be an auditorum, gymnasium, and a completely new wing. The new building will accommodate students in the 7-12 grades with an approxi- mate enrollment of 900. Top left: Backhoe digs drainage ditch for new parking lot. Top center: Exterior walls of new gym take shape. Lower left: Fencing encircles excavation for auditorium. Middle: Workmen lay block for gym. Right center: Is this the beginning of the new locker rooms? Lower right: Foundation markings for the academic wing. Homecoming: Game... Fans. . Smiling faces express delight as Debbie Williamson is chosen queen. Attendants were Pam Elder (left) and Anita Freeman (right). Laboring cheerleaders concen- trate on decorations for the homecoming dance. As September 30 ap- proached the tenseness be- came almost unbearable. Could we win the game? Who would be queen? The Colonels were licked by the Appomattox Raiders 25-6. During the halftime the Homecoming Court was announced and the band, majorettes, and flag corps performed. On Saturday night a dance was held. The stu- dents “rocked” to the music of Liquid Pleasure, who were an hour late. “Easy” was the dance theme. 24 Happenings Although it was cold and windy, many students showed up for the two days of homecoming events. It was a most thrilling time for everyone. Above Left: Much practice enabled flag corps to perform their best. Above Right: Posing for King and Queen picture are Debbie Williamson and John Robbins. Center Left: Entertainment was provided by Liquid Pleasure who had difficulty getting to the dance because the bus broke down. They were an hour late: Lower Right: An enthusiastic crowd watched the hard working team but the results ended in a 25-6 loss. Lower Left: The spirited students “got down” to the music of Liquid Pleasure. Happenings 25 Anita Freeman Attendants Escorted By Varsity Men eae + a Pee escorted by Alvin Gill ttre Pam Elder escorted by Bryan Elliott Jenny Davis escorted by Mike Southern Cookie Dawson escorted by Leon Haskins Ba Alt 431) | EAs “te Becky Burgess Laurie Miller escorted by Robert Lee escorted by Roger Thornhill Twyla Howell escorted by Ran Coleman HOMECOMING COURT Queen: Debbie Williamson King: John Robbins Senior Attendants Pam Elder Anita Freeman Junior: Jenny Davis and Cookie Dawson Sophomore: Becky Burgess and Laurie Miller Freshman: Melanie Britt and Twyla Howell Pre-Freshman: Denise Manual and Roslyn Smith Melanie Britt Denise Manuel Roslyn Smith escorted by Reid Childress escorted by Jeff Arthur escorted by Charles Myers The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony was held on October 3, 1977. With the student body, teachers, and parents assembled in the gym, senior members of the Na- tional Honor Society entered, followed by candidates for membership. National Honor President, Martin Law, led the Pledge of Allegiance and wel- comed everyone to the induc- tion ceremony. The chorus, directed by Mrs. Mills, sang five selections including a solo, “Evergreen”, by Audrey Boyd, and a duet, “Born Free’, by Linda Kuypers and Alice Hiner. N.H.S. members ee: D4 % Ww) VZ Y SSS SMM fll 7 Front row: Mary Judith Smith, Angela Walker, Micki Jewel, N.H.S. Inducts Thirty Harrison Bell, Rusty Hicks, Robert Lee, and Sandra Frazier lit candles and told of the scholarship, service, lead- ership, and character required of candidates for membership. Martin Law then led candi- dates in the National Honor Society Pledge. Mr. Edmonds and Mrs. Clark presented membership certificates to the inductees. Mrs. Clark made a posthumous presentation to Kelly Smither, who died September 1977 in an auto- mobile accident. Mr. Edmonds and Martin Law then con- gratulated the new members to conclude the ceremony. Hoover, Ginny Hicks, Barbara Francis, Karen Whitely, Karen Farmer, Ramona Campbell. Back row: Carlton Coles, Keith Overstreet, Dennis Merricks, Leslie Farmer, Michele Martin, Mike Reeves, Sharon Dagenhart, Lezlie Wallace, Myra Merritt. Teresa Matherly, Rita Manual, Mark Finch, Scott Steele, Jane Burgess, Glenda Cox, Gwen Cox. Second row: Teresa Davis, Mary Rowland, Deborah Lewis, Linda Kuypers, Donna 28 Happenings The A.H.S. All Sports Banquet was held at the National Guard Armory on June 1, 1977. The Master of Ceremonies was Mr. Chester Brockwell. Mr. John Erb welcomed the guests. The invocation was given by Mr. Harold Drumheller followed by a delightful buffet dinner. The coaches of the various sports presented their awards. The recipients of the awards were Sharon Dagenhart and Suzanne McKeel-Volly- ball; Roger Thornhill, Lawrence Faulkner, and Jay Daniel-Football; Bruce Merrit-Cross Country; Bruce Merrit, Charlie Miller, and Mike Mattox-Boys’ .s F r r 7 � ... % y 3 AHS Sport’s Spectaculars Outstanding award winners: Becky Burgess-Most Improved Player, Softball; Emma Mill- er-Most Valuable Player and Best Batting Average, Soft- ball; Sharon Dagenhart-Most ‘ Improved Player, Vollyball; Suzanne McKeel-Most Valu- able Player, Vollyball and Best Defensive Player, Basketball. Back row: Elizabeth Puyear- Most Valuable Player, Basket- ball; Joni Catlin-Most Out- standing Player, Track; Pam ’ 1 Elder-Best Offensive Player, Pt ¢dl Basketball. a we ae Indoor Track; Lewis Carr, Charlie Miller, Donnie Woodruff, Russell Thornhill, Ricky Faulkner, Law- rence Faulkner, Tracy Poindexter, Michael Moss, and Bruce Merrit-Boys’ Outdoor Track. Also, Joni Catlin- Girls’ Track; Suzanne McKeel, Pam Elder, and Elizabeth Puyear-Girls’ Basketball; Erette Woodruff, Lawrence Faulkner, Robert Burnette, and Tracy Poindexter-Boys’ Basketball; Emma Miller and Becky Burgess-Girls’ Softball; Keith Overstreet and Mark Bennett-Boys’ Baseball; Larry Hoover and Kris Brumfield-Boys’ Tennis. Larry Hoover and Kris Brunifield-Most Valuable Players, Tennis; Keith Overstreet-Leading Hitter, Most Valuable Player, and Honorable Mention-All District, Baseball; Erette Woodruff- Most Improved Player, Basketball; Lawrence Faulkner-Best Defensive Player, Basketball and Most Valuable Offensive Player, Football; and Robert Burnette-Best Defensive Player, Basketball. Happenings 29 Ballot Booths - A New Experience Speeches were given and ballots cast during the Student Cooperative Association’s elec- tion. Students running for the office of presi- dent were Kenneth Bolton, Alice Hiner, and Robert Lee. Those competing for the office of vice president were Mark Finch and Mike Reaves. The candidates gave speeches and answered questions asked by the students. Afterwards everyone shared in the experience of using the voting machines for the first time. It was a close race between Mark Finch and Mike Reaves but the most exciting moment came when the results showed Mike Reaves was elected vice president and Robert Lee, president. Robert Lee PRESIDENT 30 Happenings a i 4 a - 4 x % Mike Reaves Robert Lee giving his campaign speech for president of Student Cooperative VICE PRESIDENT Association. ak ) Paeeeas 4 BE sy, oe mE REE di, a on, le abe: ne me 2. J a A rin ike. , aad ‘hy, BS } ee -sir¥ee} be PSE yshyt GPs GEER Re Hy, 9, eee sei “i ue te Ae pe i en Re a OT a cgcllt Marshall Burgess, Will Henry, Scott Jewell, and Ran Gay inspect the ballot booths. Sas. ee 3 0 ea eS First year members modeling garments are Susan Chism, Susan Walker, Donna Tyler, LeAnne Williamson, Stacy Lowman, Linda Gill, and Jan Deese. Mrs. Gill Ross (second left) was the guest speaker at the banquet. Also pictured are Mrs. Shelton, Mrs. Cocke, and Leslie Ferguson. Future Homemakers of America members present a Mother- Daughter Banquet each year. This year’s banquet was a great success. Several first year members made and modeled outfits. The guest speaker, Mary Anne Ross, encouraged everyone to show self-expression in decoration. Dinner was served and table arrangements were chapter colors, red and white. An FHA ce) aed Wy Wallacesgaith af w chapter Jane Burgess é ba fo aN ill front. mosfeee y Bill se : | Happenings 31 Barry East, the designer of the backdrop, poses with his finished product. Rromanoe, Preparation for the prom was a lot of work but Chairman Sandra Frazier got the Junior class together and organized car washes and magazine sales to raise money for the decorations. Barry East also put in a lot of effort to create the backdrop. The theme, Stairway to Heaven, brought many different visions to mind. To some, it created an image of going up the stairway of life never being able to turn back with only memories to remember. 32 Happenings Pam Elder and Robbie Finch admire the scenery. Stairway To Heaven Class sponsor Mrs. Hicks and husband enjoy the dance along with the Juniors and Seniors. An enthusiastic crowd of Juniors and Seniors dance to the music of North State. Happenings 33 Wildcat Debuts As Third Annual AHS Musical Cast WILDCAT JACKSON Allison Dellinger JANE JACKSON Taylor Fauntleroy SHERIFF GORE Randy Hawks COUNTESS O’BRIEN Linda Kuypers JOE DYNAMITE Scott. Frazier HANK Melvin Williams MIGUEL Sandra Preas SOOKIE Kevin Hunley MATT Mark Mattox CORKY Alfred Albiston ONEY Bobby Thacker SANDY Deahl Frazier TATTOO Mike Frazier CISCO Angela Carr POSTMAN Gordon Moore INEZ Joan Albiston Scott Frazier and Allison Dellinger take a break after BLONDE Karen Holt =hearsal, ft | me Cast members experienced beat- ing hearts and jittery stomachs in anticipation of opening night. Heading the cast was Allison Del- linger as Wildcat Jackson and Scott Frazier playing Joe Dynamite. The musical play .was coordinated and directed by R.P. Nemeth with Timothy Smith conducting the orchestra. The choral music was led by Carolyn Mills. Choreog- raphy was taught by Mary Jane Bradbury and Kay _ Brockwell. Wendy Barbour and Bryan Elliot were in charge of costume and design, set construction, and stage management. Cast members A. Dellinger, T. Fauntleroy, S. Frazier, M. Williams, K. Hunley, and L. Kuypers before their debuts. 34 Happenings Pty Os � Nuntius Staff Labors Over 1978 Yearbook 1 have to go home. aoe theres at ey Game 4 “ ait. TO: {' boh' ete T hove to pet gif in my Car, uf LT Con+ Come Today Becawse.-- ron i halt done. ate a e102 POs) oN L have Cook | opp r LT have a dentists appointment. ABOVE: A few of the staff members favorite excuses FRONT ROW: Al Albiston, SECOND ROW: Susan Byrd, Tamra Dalton, Anita Freeman, Sandra Frazier; THIRD ROW: Cindi Dowdy, Tamara Treadway, Karen Whitely, Sherry Melton, Donna Hoover; FOURTH ROW: Michele Martin, Jenny Davis, Kevin Hunley, NOT SHOWN: Kim Arthur. Mr. Hefflefinger tries to show Michele Martin and Sandra Frazier how to work a cropper. Apparently, he doesn’t know how to, either. Every Tuesday and Thursday a few members of the student body got together after school and attempted to create what we call the ““Nuntius.” At times we just wanted to throw up our hands and forget the whole thing, but there were too many peo- ple depending on us to do that. We began preparing for this year’s book last spring by selling ads to raise money. Then we decided upon a theme. Next came the long, strenuous hours of designing dummy sheets, writing copy and trying to get pictures taken. Most people don’t realize how much work it takes to put an annual together, but it’s all worthwhile when the book comes out a big success. As a group we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who bought an annual and we hope you enjoy the book as much as we enjoyed putting it together. 1. Is Anita Freeman playing cards or counting senior pictures? Probably counting pictures since she and Sandra Frazier worked on the senior section of the book. 2. Donna Hoover — head of the club section - accepts some constructive criticism from Mrs. Martin. 3. Donna Hoover gets MORE constructive criticism while the rest of the staff pretends to be working. 4. Our patient advisor — Mr. Hef- flefinger must know his picture is being taken; he’s smiling! 5. Mi- chele Martin, our editor, is hard at work, as usual. 6. Mrs. Martin and Sherry Melton try to decide what to do with all those pictures (too bad they are all of the same thing). 7. Cindi Dowdy — head of class section, works on her pages while Susan Byrd works on the sports’ section. 8. Tamra Dalton — head of the happening’s section, cleans up after another hard day of work. SCA Works On Handbook Revision Our president, Robert Lee, and Harrison Bell, speaker of the House, conducting an SCA meeting. SCA House: FRONT ROW: Harrison Bell, Angela Walker, Ramona Campbell; SECOND ROW: Rhonda Keesee, Leslie Ferguson, Dennis Merricks; THIRD ROW: Ray Tucker, Alicia Robbins, Scott Finch; FOURTH ROW: Bryan Freeman, Stacy Lowman; FIFTH ROW: Jeff Arthur, Linda Gill, Susan Byrd; SIXTH ROW: Kay Nichols, Mike Hoover, Delene Cox, SEVENTH ROW: Max Lloyd, Kris Brumfield, Kyle Goldsmith, Ed Barbee; BACK ROW: Richetta Haley, Tracy Poindexter. The Student Cooperative Association is made up of concerned students of Altavista High School. The main goal of the S.C.A. is to increase school spirit and involve the students in the administrative workings of the school. It is composed of the House of Repre- sentatives and the Senate, which is the legis- lative branch. The executive branch consists of the president, vice president, and secretary. The judicial branch is capable of trying stu- dents accused of breaking a school rule. All three branches work together to form a very active organization. Right: SCA Senate: FRONT ROW: Scott Steele, Greg Russell, Anita Freeman; SECOND ROW: Monty Payne, Maurice Kuypers, Pam Elder; THIRD ROW: Jenny Davis, Rusty Hicks, Kevin Hunley; FOURTH ROW: Keith Overstreet, Ran Coleman, Keith Tread- way; FIFTH ROW: Melanie Britt, Robbie Myers, Barbara Francis; SIXTH ROW: Kim Arthur, Mike Reaves, Teresa Burgess; SEVENTH ROW: Lisa Cook, Lenette Tucker: BACK ROW: Brett Sisk, Mike Frazier, Vickie Moore. 38 Clubs SCA Cabinet Officers: Roger Thornhill, James Gay, Leslie Farmer, Taylor Fauntleroy, Sandra Frazier, Kenneth Bolton. SCA: Students’ Voice In Administration Bottom Left: SCA Judges: Michael Weeks, Becky Burgess, Karen Whitely, Teddy Ferguson. Bottom Right: SCA Officers: Mike Reaves, Donna Reynolds, Robert Lee. Angela Walker explains why she is late--evidently Robert Lee, and Harrison Bell don’t believe her! NHS Grows With 30 New Members NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Senior members: FRONT ROW: Jeff Arthur, Kenneth Bolton, Sherry Arthur, Maurice Kuy- Pam Elder, Rusty Hicks, Suzanne McKeel, Har- pers, Joan Albiston, Ronnie McPeters; THIRD rison Bell, Sandra Frazier, James Gay, Barbara ROW: Virginia Clark—advisor, Martin Law— Francis, Mike Southern, SECOND ROW: president, Taylor Fauntleroy, Robert Lee, Diane Gryctko, Billy Overstreet, Leslie Farmer, Deirdre Robinson, Donna Irby, Steve Rice. The National Honor Society ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for high school students. The purpose of the society is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character. The Altavista High School Chapter of the National Honor Society is a service organization with its main objective to perform a public service to our school or community. The Society also plans to participate in WDBJ television’s Klassroom Kwiz again this year. Another goal of the Society is to attend the National Honor Society Convention. Junior members: FRONT ROW: Mary-Judith Smith, Rita Manuel,Gin- ny Hicks, Angie Walker, Mark Finch, Micki Jewell, Teresa Matherly, Dennis Merricks; SECOND ROW: Gwen Cox, Jane Burgess, Ramona Campbell, Karen Whitely, Sharon Dagenhart, Linda Kuypers, Teresa Davis, Donna Hoover; THIRD ROW: Glenda Cox, Myra Merritt, Mary Rowland, Debra Lewis, Lezlie Wallace, Karen Farmer, Michele Mar- tin, Mike Reaves. LEFT: Next time try to be on time, Sandra! RIGHT: Some Senior NHS mem- bers—Robert Lee, Sandra Frazier, Rusty Hicks, and Harrison Bell gave short talks on characteristics of the club at the special cere- mony for the new mem- bers. MGA _ Delegates) FRONT ROW: Mark Finch, Scott Steele, Jeff Finch, Teddy Ferguson, SECOND ROW: Rusty Hicks, Robert Lee, Mike Southern, Mike Reaves; THIRD ROW: Kenneth Bolton, Kris Brum- field; FOURTH ROW: Maurice Kuypers, Alvin Gill, Ronnie McPeters, Jeff Arthur; NOT SHOWN: Bryan Elliot. The Michael O. Carr Hi-Y Club is a service oriented club. Its primary goal is to carry out programs that benefit both the school and commu- nity. Programs range from area trash clean-ups to aiding other community service clubs in their functioning. In addition to service projects it is affiliated with the State YMCA. This organization offers this club a number of activities that benefit members in several respects. First of all, it sponsors a Model General Assembly to educate students in the basics of government and in public debate. Also, a Leadership Confer- ence is held each summer. Through this activity members are trained in what it takes to be a leader in school, community, and church activities. Finally the club sponsors a number of social activities for people of our community such as an annual Christ- mas Dance featuring some of the top bands in the state. Sponsor--Bennie Arthur speaks seriously at a meeting, while the club listens attentively. Hi-Y Members: FRONT ROW: Keith Treadway, Scott Tucker, Joey Gray, Scott Steele, Robert Lee, Billy Over- street, Mike Southern, Alvin Gill, Maurice Kuypers, Jeff Arthur, Bryan Elliot, Mike Hoover, Jeff Finch; SECOND ROW: Zack Towery, Max Lloyd, Ronnie McPeters, Mark Finch, Danks Burton, Scott Finch, Doug Hall, Kyle Goldsmith, Sandy Moore, Rusty Hicks, Kris Brumfield, Bennie Arthur --advisor; THIRD ROW: Ronald Dalton, James Stern, Tony Wade, Kenneth Bol- ton, Bryan Freeman, Bruce Goldsmith, Mike Frazier, Mike Reaves, Ray Tucker, James Dellinger, Bart Henry; FOURTH ROW: Stephen Dalton, Joey Krantz, Eddie Goad, Kirk Irby, Michael Weeks, Chet Brockwell, Robbie Myers, Glenn Yeatts, Tracy Burgess, Robert Patterson, Eddie Cox, Teddy Ferguson. Hi-Y Sends Fifteen Delegates To MGA 4] Club Works On Bill For M.G.A. For the past several years, the Tri-Hi-Y, in cooperation with the other Y clubs, helped sponsor a Christmas dance.. This year the dance was held at the National Guard Ar- mory, and the Royal Kings played. Profit from the dance helped pay for the expenses of Model General Assembly. MGA was held in Richmond on March 30-31 and April 1. Our club sent 13 members serving as Senators, Dele- gates, and Pages. Two girls were elected by the district to serve as officers there: Sandra Frazier, Sargent-at- Arms of the Senate and Jane Burgess, Doorkeeper of the House. This year's Polficers® are: President, Taylor Fauntleroy; Vice Presient, Pam Elder; Secretary, Sandra Frazier, Treasurer, Donna _ Hoover; Chaplain, Debbie William- son; Reporter- Historian, Barbara Francis; and sponsor -Mrs. Eunice Stott. 42 Clubs FRONT ROW: Barbara Francis-reporter; Taylor Fauntleroy-president; Pam _ Elder- vice president; Sandra _ Frazier-secretary; Anita Freeman, Leslie Farmer, Donna Hoover-treasurer; Teresa Matherly, Teresa Davis, Monty Payne, Karen Holt, Tamara Treadway, Tamra Dalton; SECOND ROW: Eunice Stott, Linda Mattox, Charlotte Jones, Jenny Davis, Jane Burgess, Susan ABOVE: This Tri-Hi-Y meeting sure looks interesting! RIGHT: When Taylor Fauntleroy talks, everybody _ listens, right?! Byrd, Stephanie Burton, Laurie Collet, Renee Evans, Jane Pillow, Jennifer Giles, Donna Reynolds; BACK ROW: Vickey Peake, Sherry Melton, Angela Walker, Sharon Dagenhart, Karen Stephenson, Rhonda Keesee, Ginny Hicks, Leslie Fer- guson, Alice Hiner, Karen Whitely, Michele Martin. Tri-Hi-Y Delegates for M.G.A.. FRONT ROW: Rhonda Keesee, Sandra Frazier, Michelle Martin, Donna Hoover; SECOND ROW: Jennifer Giles, Taylor Fauntleroy, Karen Whitely, Sharon Dagenhart; THIRD ROW: Leslie Ferguson, Jane Burgess. FRONT ROW: Kay Blankenship-secretary; Alicia Robbins-historian; Donna Whitaker-president; Susan Walker-vice-president; Cathy Bell-treasurer; Crystal Boley, Sherry Tippet; SECOND ROW: Bunny Lukin, Debra Short, Deb- orah Sandler, Stacy Lowman, Robin Rolfe, Susan Chism, Pam Kennedy, THIRD ROW: Johnna Faris, Bambie Lukin, Andrea Brafford, Melanie Britt, LeAnne Williamson, Donna Tyler, Laura Simmons, Twyla Howell; FOURTH ROW: Lenette Tucker, Allison Steele, Suzy Davis, Kim Arthur, Jan Deese, Rhonda Bruce, Daphne Brumfield, Donna Peake; BACK ROW: Brenda Anthony, Debbie Osborne, Linda Gill, Beth Hendricks, Linda Farthing, Courtney Hawkins, Kay Nichols, Becky Lewis; Not Pictured: Debbie Cox- Chaplain. Litter Clean-up Serves As Fall Project For the past three years, the Jr. Tri-Hi-Y has given the Senior Citizens a party, either at Christmas or on Valentine’s Day. Asmaeschooll projects) cach, of, the past three years, they have picked up trash on the school grounds. At Christmas they sang carols at homes of the shut-ins. The president is Donna Whitaker and the club is sponsored by Mrs. Ora Blanks. ABOVE: Donna Whitaker addresses the Jr. Tri-Hi-Y club. Clubs 43 Forensics: Reading And Public Speaking The debate and forensics teams at Altavista High School afford opportunities for students in- terested in various forms of oral presentation to participate competively several times during the school year. The debate team fields both affirm- ative and negative positions on an assigned topic. This year’s topic deals with the problems of fi- nancing adequate health care for all American citizens. Among the forensic categories are prose reading, poetry reading, and spelling. After competing at various invitational tournaments, both teams are eligible to compete in a progression of meets similar to those used in athletics-district, regional, and state. FRONT ROW: Anita Freeman, Mark Finch, Mary Judith Smith; SECOND ROW: Alice Hiner, Taylor Fauntleroy, Linda Kuypers; THIRD ROW: Harrison Bell, Lillian Andrew, Joan Albiston; FOURTH ROW: Jerry Boteler, Maurice Kuypers, Robert Lee; BACK ROW: Kenneth Bolton, Mike Reaves. FRONT ROW: Kenneth Bolton, Mike Reaves, Ran Coleman, Harrison Bell; SECOND ROW: Barbara Above: Francis, Deborah Sandler, Jan Deese, Max Lloyd; BACK ROW: Jerry Boteler, Lillian Andrew, Melanie Britt, LeAnne Williamson, Donna Tyler. Harrison Bell and Ran Coleman ll bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. 44 Clubs Langua Latina FRONT ROW: Scott Jewell, Courtney Hawkins, Keith Hicks, Melanie Britt, Debbie West, Chet Brockwell, Laura Simmons, Jerry Snead, Mrs. Smith; SECOND ROW: Debra Short, Deborah Sandler, Donna Whitaker, Letitue Russell, Sherry Tippett, Tamra Dalton, Varsity Club Cathy Gillis, Alison Steele, Reggie Elder, Jeffrey Mason; BACK ROW: Susan Walker, Max Lloyd, Suzy Davis, Le- Anne Williamson, Brett Sisk, Joey Krantz, Billy Barbour, Albert Row- land, Jeff Phillips. The Latin Club consists of students in first and second year Latin. They discuss mythology, Roman history, and Roman cus- toms and work puzzles relate mugen tiiese.. 8 Lney plan to go to an Italian restaurant, take a trip to Richmond or Washington, DG ae paricipates in the State Latin Tournament and have a slave day and a Roman banquet. The Varsity Club is open to all students who have lettered in a Varsity sport. It stresses the importance of a team concept as well as sportsmanship for the school. The club tries to reinforce the recognition of sports and to increase participation in our school. The club, on occasion, sells items which go toward the improvement of the athletic program of our school. The Varsity Club urges participation among its members to enhance the prosperity of sports. Its newly founded constitution explains the rules and morals of the club. Officers are Jeff Arthur, president, Marty Brumfield, vice- president, and Mark Finch, secretary-treasurer. FRONT ROW: Lezlie Wallace, Shirlene Woodruff, Johnna Hendricks, Sherry Arthur, Micki Jewell, Angie Walker, Linda Kuypers, Karen Stephen- son, Leslie Farmer, Pam Elder, Suzanne McKeel; SECOND ROW: Laurie Turnes, Kris Brumfield, Mark Finch, Marty Brumfield, Keith Overstreet, Harrison Bell, Mike Southern, Rusty Hicks, Jeff Arthur; THIRD ROW: Sandy Moore, John Robbins, Danny Dudley, Gary Mattox, Scott Drum- heller, James Gay, Alvin Gill, Billy Overstreet; FOURTH ROW: John Winston, Greg Russell, Charles Hogue, Dennis Freeman, Donnie Burton, Ricky Faulkner, Kenneth Bolton, Scott Finch; BACK ROW: Kenneth Melton, Jon McPetters, Lee Stinnette, Ed. Barbee, Ronnie McPeters. Clubs 45 FHA Explores Wicen Values And Helps [eit Saving Crew FRONT ROW: Crystal Boley, Sherri Tippett, Kim Arthur, Kim Butcher, Brenda David, Jennifer Mason, Pam Dawson, Charmagne Cook, August Spinner, Roslyn Smith, Brenda Holland, Teresa Bailey, Cathy Payne, Sandra Keatts, Bernice Cunningham; SECOND ROW: Janet Lee, Teresa Robinson, Sandra Hall, Wanda Shelton, Angie Fox, Berth Thornhill, Wanda Walthall, Pat Cook, Emma Dews, Sybil Moss, Bruce Payne, Jennifer Giles, Thalia Robinson, Tammie Clark; THIRD ROW: Della Our main emphases this year are “Will the Real Me Stand Up”, and “Helping Hand.” In our programs, we had a value exercise in which we evaluated our values and discovered our real inner feelings. We also planned a trip to Klop- man Mills so we could explore different careers and we had a program about our future entitled “Do you Know Where You’re Going?” To project the emphasis “Helping Hand”, we found out more about the older citizens’ positions in society. We also had a trip to the Life Saving Crew to see how they help our com- munity. As for activities, our calendar was full. We had a Sweet-Heart Dance in February with all proceeds going to the Life Saving Crew, which was our service project for the year. We also had our annual banquets for our mothers and fathers. We went to a VPI football game on November 19 and planned a spring trip during Easter break. For our money making projects, we held our annual Miss FHA contest, where nominees col- lected money and the girl who collected the most money in the district was crowned at the Skate- land Party on November 21. We also sold Christmas wrapping paper. RIGHT: Mrs. Shelton listens to new ideas from members. BOTTOM RIGHT: Speaker addresses Federation repre- sentatives at fall meeting. 46 Clubs Chism, Jill Bennett, Denise Ferris, Clarsie Queener, Sherry Hedrick, Valarie Farmer, Missy LuQuire, Teresa Burgess, Andrea Brafford, Debbie Osborne, Crystal Moorfield, Ricky Faulkner, Teresa Woodruff, Alicia Robbins, Monty Payne, Renee Evans; FOURTH ROW: Cindy Kelley, Delene Cox, Daphne Brumfield, Julie Campbell, Kay Nichols, Donna Dalton, Dale Francis, Cathy Gillis, Cathy Overstreet, Tina Anderson, Karen Holland, Tammy Bondurant, Brenda Ewing. Se | eee : ‘ —— é Pa cd § Second, third and fourth year members: FRONT ROW: Mrs. Cocke, Melanie Britt, Susan Walker, Jan Deese, Deborah Sandler, Debra Short, Linda Gill, Lezlie Wallace, Jane Burgess, Gwen Cox, Leslie Ferguson, Tamara Treadway, Susan Cal- lahan, Mrs. Shelton; SECOND ROW: Laura Simmons, Rhonda Bruce, Susan Seamster, Carol Sexton, Susan Chism, Kim Eidson, Cindy Burch, Teresa Cox, Donna Whitaker, Penny Keesee, Jane Pillow, Bonnie Queener; THIRD ROW: Cynthia Graham, Marie Slusser, Mary Shelton, Dennis Freeman, Laurie Miller, Lisa Walthall, Deborah Gates, Wanda Jackson, Cheryl Rucker, Pam Wolfe, Diane Holt, Donna Tyler, LeAnne Williamson. FHA OFFICERS: Jan Deese, local reporter; Stacey Lowman, rec- reational leader; Donna Tyler, treasurer: Linda Gill, photographer; Leslie Ferguson, co-president; Melanie Britt, parliamentarian; Jane Burgess, co-president; LeAnne Williamson, state reporter, Debra Sandler, scrapbook; Debra Short, recreational leader; Gwen Cox, Federation officer, first vice president; not pictured: Susan Callahan, second vice persident; Susan Walker, chaplain; Lezlie Wallace, secretary. LEFT: Mrs. Cocke and Mrs. Shelton set up equipment for an FHA meeting. BOTTOM LEFT: Jane Burgess prepares for a film presentation. Clubs 47 BOTTOM ROW: Teresa Matherly, Doug Hall, Bruce Goldsmith, Ray Tucker, Max Lloyd, Bobby Thacker, Angie Walker, Teddy Ferguson, Scott Jewell, Kirk Irby, David Tuck, Robert Lee; SECOND ROW: Scott Finch, Steve Rice, Maurice Kuypers, Mike Frazier, Ran Coleman, Ross Owen, Danny Dudley, Leslie Farmer, Jeff Finch, Michele Martin, Albert Roland, Marty Witt; THIRD ROW: Joan Albiston, Taylor Fauntleroy, Angela Reynolds, Charlotte Jones, Karen Stephenson, Linda Mattox, Sherry Melton, Alfred Albiston, Buy Equipment The Science Club has engaged in quite a few activities under the sponsorship of Mr. Lamanna and Robert Lee, president. Other officers are vice president - Scott Steele and secretary-treasurer - Ran Coleman. The major moneymaking project has been the selling of popcorn which netted nearly $300 profit. Mr. Lamanna plans to buy an analytical balance for the science department. The planning wi Mr. Lamanna, Barbara Francis, Kris Brumfield, Michael Weeks, Stephen Dalton; FOURTH ROW: Bunny Lukin, Donna Reynolds, Keeley Compton, Becky Burgess, Karen Holt, Sherri Southern, Tamara Treadway, Susan Byrd, Teresa Davis, Romona Campbell, Sharon Dagenhart; FIFTH ROW: Jerry Snead, Tony Rice, Robin Walters, John Van- Kerchove, Johnna Hendricks, Sherry Arthur, Donna Irby, Kathy Ritzer, Steve Ritzer, Greg Russell, Sandra Frazier, Anita Freeman. : ears Cees ewe ee ere ee ee Ta Re Tk nl elas age Rae Le Ck ee SS he ee ee Saree committee has provided good programs on color - television and solar power for club meetings. Popping corn for Science Club are Robert Lee and Ross Owens. Above: Enjoying Science Club fellowship, Robert Lee and Mr. Lamanna talk with Scott Steele. Below: Robert Lee is joined by Taylor Fauntleroy and Ran Coleman for Science 48 Clubs JA-Newest Adventure For Us The Junior Achievement Program is a national busi- ness sponsored, practical economics program in which high school students manage their own com- panies under the guidance of adult advisors. Members of Junior Achievement meet the same challenges and responsibilities that face today’s corporations. By doing so they develop an understanding of the private enterprise system. They build self-confidence, de- velop leadership and abil- ity to gain a clearer in- sight into various careers. The sponsors of Junior 7RONT ROW: Lydia Cuningham, Hoover, Linda Kuypers, James Gay; Tamra Dalton; SECOND ROW: Eliza- BACK ROW: Lauri Turnes, Steve Rit- OO ele le fey yeth Reynolds, Kevin Hunley, Melody zer, Jenny Davis, Lisa Johnson, Angela an : oss Laboratories 0 Atwell, Sandra Fraizer, Barbara Mel- Reynolds, LeDeal Boyd. Altavista. on; THIRD ROW: Ginny Hicks, Donna CENTER LEFT: Larry Hunley (center) and Kent Hayes (lower left) demonstrate how to drill holes to join planter. They along with Inek Irby served as advisors for JA. CENTER RIGHT: Jenny Davis cuts body for dog-shaped planter with jigsaw. Planters were first project for newly organized JA’s. LOWER RIGHT: JA’s assemble planters. Money for ma- terials and wages came from sale of 120 shares of stock in AHS Company. Clubs 49 Art Club Sponsors Christmas Door Contest FRONT ROW: Lydia Cunningham, Christy Nichols, Suzanne McKeel, Ginny Hicks, Pam Kennedy, Lisa Johnson, Vickey Peake, Susan Krantz, Amy Oakes, Margie Roberts, James Shelton; SEC- OND ROW: Kevin Hunley, Becky Lukin, . 3 f eit The Art Club working on their candle-making technique. Working On Sets For “THE HOBBIT” Industrial Art Club Members: FRONT ROW: Charles McDaniel, Bart Henry; SECOND ROW: Jon Belinski, Alonzo Walthall; THIRD 50 Clubs The Industrial Arts Club has existed for six years and now has eight members. The purpose of the vocational club is to familarize its members and the students taking classes in the department with the tools and machines used in wood- working and metal working. This encourages interest in projects outside of the class: ROW: Will Henry, Lynn _ David; FOURTH ROW: Ronald McDaniel, Jay Rice; BACK ROW: Jim Ham- lette--sponsor. Melody Atwell, Marshall, - Charles McDaniel, Larry Nowlin, Bob Walters, Jean Kirby, Terri Dalton, Anita O’Dell, Cindy Marsh, Mrs. Bradbury-- sponsor. Dwayne The Art Club brought Christmas spirit to A.H.S. by decorating a Christmas tree and bulletin board for the lobby, and sponsoring a home room door Christmas decorating contest. Mr. Boteler’s door given first place and Mrs. Robinson’s door won second place. During the spring the art club helped build sets for the musical and was co-host of the Fine Arts Festival. was | Band Furnishes Music For THE HOBBIT The versatility of the band is reflected in their performance sched- ule which included a trip to Williams- burg for a parade, a feature per- formance at King’s Dominion and ten other functions by Christmas. The band also provided a pit orchestra for the musical THE HOBBIT. Band members participated at All-Region Band saeciiniceatey Pale a 5-U) and the district band festival. The flag corps and majorettes attended summer camps which added much style to the marching unit. Head drum majorette, Lisa Kennedy and band director, Mr. Tim Smith. FRONT ROW: Sandra Preas, Vicky Hamlette, Melissa Booker, Twyla Howell, Pam Can- trell, Micki Jewell, Kathy Ritzer, Lauri Turnes, Alicia Robbins; SECOND ROW: Lisa Ken- nedy, Reggie Elder, Mike Dalton, Allan Johnson, Mark McGregor, Angela Carr, Michael Holland; THIRD ROW: Courtney Hawkins, Vickie Moore, Kay Nichols, Andrea Brafford, Lisa Cook, Beverly Hogan, Mandy Shelton, Cathy Bell, Kay Blankenship, Sheryl Dowdy; FOURTH ROW: Vede Barbee, Deb- bie Witt, Alonzo Walthall, Sylvia Cabler, Terri Dalton, Bret Sisk, Rita Ferguson, Donna Whitaker, Cindy Burch, And- rea Hall, Jeff Phillips, Rose Organ; BACK ROW: Debra Ma- son, Ron Dalton, David Tuck, Ron- nie McPeters, Randy Goad, Kevin Lukin, Steve Maschal, Scott Jewell, Timothy Adams. Clubs 51 Mayjorettes And Flag Corps Attend Above: FLAG CORPS: KNEEL- ING: Sandra Preas, Melissa Booker; STANDING: Lauri Turnes, Kathy Rit- zer; Not Pictured: Vicky Hamlette, Alicia Robbins. Cen- ter: The end of another performance by the Altavista High School Band. Below: MAJOR- ETTES: Twyla Howell, Pam Cantrell-captain, Micki Jewell. 52 Clubs Band Holds Hoagie Sales BAND COUNCIL: Pam Cantrell, Rita Keesee, Melissa Booker, Mark McGregor, Mike Dalton, Lisa Kennedy. SENIORS: Debra Mason, Rita Ferguson, Ronnie McPeters, Debbie Witt, Veda Barbee; Not Pictured: Allan Johnson. The Altavista High School Band practicing under the leadership of Mr. Tim Smith. The Altavista High School Band per- forming during half- time at English Stadium. Clubs 53 Chorus Gives Fifties Concert FRONT ROW: Erma Walker, Kim Butcher, Debbie Shaw, Lenette Tucker, Audrey Boyd; SECOND ROW: Stanley Haley, Cindy Gooch, Susan Seamster, Karen Holland, Alice Hiner; THIRD ROW: Leon Haskins, Dale Dempsey, Music Club FRONT ROW: Veda Barbee, Deborah Mason, Debra Witt, Rita Ferguson, Ronnie McPeters, Pam Cantrell, Allan Johnson, Tim Smith-sponsor; SECOND ROW: Ronald Dalton, Cindy Burch, Donna Whitaker, Lisa Kennedy, Micki Jewell, Lauri Turnes, Mike Dalton, Vicky Hamlett, Melissa Booker; THIRD ROW: Lisa Cook, Mark McGregor, Tim Adams, Scott Jewell, Kevin Lukin, Courtney Hawkins, Angela Carr, Rita 54 Clubs in oe as Donna Dalton, Bruce Payne, Dean Moon, FOURTH ROW: Tracey Canada, Baterie Anthony, Linda Kuypers, Johnna Fariss, Keith Moon; BACK ROW: Robert Thac- ker, Reggie Foxx, Daniel Calloway, Roger Thornhill. The A.H.S. Chorus had a great year! Almost doubled in size, its members are spirited and dedicated to becoming a group of which they and their school are proud. The members began the school year by learning to read rhythms, melodies, - symbols, and notes as well as to sight sing. They continued to rein- force this by tackling new music. They began to use choreography for the first time in their performances. A lot of action is on tap for the. Music Club since most of its projects coincide with the Band Booster’s organization. Several car washes were held in August and September, and the Music Club helped make 1100 submarine sandwiches for sale to help the band pay for uniforms. Future projects for this year include another Hoagie Sale, and the possi- bility of bringing in another outside musical group as was done last year when the club helped sponsor the Shenandoah Conservatory Jazz Ensemble. Keesee, Andrea Hall, Beverly Hogan; FOURTH ROW: Rose Organ, Debbie West, Sylvia Cabler, Cathy Bell, Dwayne Marshall, Norman Coles, Vickie Moore, Twyla Howell, Kay Nichols, Sheryl Dowdy, Steve Maschal; BACK ROW: Jeffrey Phillips, Reggie Elder, Michael Holland, Alonzo Walthall, David Tuck, Mandy Shelton, Andrea Brafford, Jerri Dalton, Brett Sisk, Kay Blankenship. Experimental Literary Club Seles Shakespeare The experimental Literary Pere eae Club is a pilot f eigh De atl Hl Cy ii Ha a) s : qt titrated ere expanding their horizons by reading previewed and selected classic or modern works. Pa thu i | WW Ute ae Oa i } t le = Huxley, JULIUS CAESAR f Ls q by Shakespeare, and THE wii HIDING PLACE by Corrie Ten Boom. SITTING: Teresa Woodruff, Mary-Judith Smith, Kevin Hunley, Linda Kuypers, Maria _ Brown, Shirlene Woodruff; STANDING: Susan Byrd, Joan Albiston, Mrs. Calloway-advisor; Not Pictured: Mrs. Barbour, Mrs. Hathaway. Mrs. Hathaway joins in discussion The Literary Club discussing a book over refreshments. at a Literary Club meeting. MEC Book-A-Thon Successful FRONT ROW: Jerome Woodruff, Roger Calloway, Jay Berger, Cathy The Migrant Education Club is Sharon Woodruff, Cynthia Douglas, Carr, Shirlene Woodruff, Regina at once a socially, culturally, and Emma Dews, Lisa Walthall, Teresa Woodruff, Allen Smith, Raymond academically oriented group. Woodruff, Baterie Anthony, Timmy Thornhill, Sybil Moss, Russell Eich year tie group sponsors an Melvin, Mrs. Calloway-advisor, Thornhill. : . ‘ Dennis Freeman; SECOND ROW: academic project such as a spelling bee, and a social project, such as a banquet or picnic. The club seeks to weave various facets of the. Migrant Education Program into the stream of school activities. F.B.L.A. Working For A Goal Future Business Leaders of America is a national organization for young men and women looking for a career in business. The A.H.S. chapter is a member of the Longwood Region of the Virginia State F.B.L.A. This organization’s goals are to develop competent business leadership, create more interest and under- standing of business occupations, participate in im- provement of business and community, and to improve and establish standards for entrance into business jobs. Activities have included guest speakers, field trips to local industries and colleges, and participation in state and regional contests. The group has been led by Pam Clark, president. Ly 2 we : ; AW 3 : A - sf FRONT ROW: Pam Clark-president, Leona Jones-vice president, Theresa Layne-secretary, SECOND ROW: Myra Merritt-historian, Elizabeth Reynolds-treasurer, Robin Dalton-chaplain;s THIRD ROW: Tracy Rhodes, Vickey Peake, Deirdre Robinson-committee chairman; FOURTH ROW: Deborah Mason, Pat Tanner, Susan Krantz; FIFTH ROW: Janice Toller, Donna Cabler, Deborah Payne; SIXTH ROW: Rita Ferguson, Alice Hiner, Lisa Johnson, Barbara Melton; SEVENTH ROW: = 5 , ; ai! Mrs. Short-sponsor, Veda Barbee, Ledeal Boyd. , L.C.T. C.O.E. participate in Christmas Parade with winning float. | V.I.C.A. is an organization which prepares Industrial Cooperative Training students for leadership in the world V I ( A F] of work. The club has existed for five veg $ . Oat years and now has 102 members. V.I.- . ie Fy] l C.A.’s goal is to prepare students with Ins irst |e. aCe interests in trade, industrial, technical, or health fields become happy, mature, and productive. V.I.C.A.’s_ projects consist of a Christmas Float for the Altavista Christmas Parade and an Employer-Employee Banquet. FRONT ROW: Sheila Bolen, Lisa Arthur, Debbie Shaw, Edna Logwood, Glenda Cox, Sharon Myers, Dennis Merricks, Mike Tay- lor; SECOND ROW: Carl Austin, Curtis Smith, Reggie Fox, Leon Haskins, Roger Thornhill, Daniel Calloway, Jimmy Melvin, LeDeal Boyd; THIRD ROW: Stanley Haley, Sandra Haskins, Vernice Taylor, Pat Tanner, Donna Cabler, Deborah Payne, Baterie An- thony, Carolyn Calloway; FOURTH ROW: Darrell Stahlman, Keith Bruce, John Ewing, Bill Varnadore, Tim Layne, Rickey Coffer. 56 Clubs 58 The Altavista Golanelss } football team showed a lot of improvement this year. There were 41 guys on the team. The senior class was well represented by twenty terrific players. Although they worked hard and played great, they didn’t win many games. However, Coach Stickley remarked that our defense was probably one of the best in the district. Some of the players re- ceived special honors which were awarded at the end of the season. Bryan Elliott, a senior, made all district 2nd team as a_ guard. Another senior, Leon Has- kins, and Bryan Elliott were named to all district 2nd team as linebackers. Several members received honorable mention. They are Kelvin Monroe-punting, Roger Thornhill-safety, and Reid Childress-defensive end. The quarterbacks were Jeff Arthur, Bruce Payne, and Kris Brumfield. Mike Hoover, Ray Tucker, and Bobby Thacker served as managers. Ricky Faulkner hurdles Staunton River defender for a gain of 12 yards. Colonel Coaches: Pd Sot ' ) t+ — A AA UW Ort wt My was hte io onel ig t i la SUN | MEAL vives 4 We le nw out drown: dont Front row- Scott Finch, Mike Sdéuthern, Alvin Gill, Robert Lee, Dean Dalton; Second row- Greg Russell, Mike Reaves, Ran Cole- man, Kenneth Bolton, George Rosser; Third row- James Gay, Charles Hogue, Danny Dudley, Steve Myers, Arthur Organ; Fourth row- Ricky Faulkner, Bruce Payne, Jeff Arthur, Lee Stinnett, Donald Layne. Fifth Defensive Back Coach Donnie Wilkerson, Head Coach Jeff Stickley, Line Coach Paul Slusher, and Of- fensive Back Coach Hal Drumheller. Are ue 4 LE VY 4 4 he tu Tye ( LL, Al, Ot Ww Um Best LiA, ¥ MAAS fe ye tA OA Ap , AAke LG Vinnie: : Le rer Ey ay row- Carlton Coles, Kri eis Jo n Robbins, Charles Myers, Mike Parker; Sixth row- Head Coach, Jeff Stickley, George Melton, Harrison Bell, Ronald Layne, Coach Paul Slusher; Seventh row- Coach Hal Drum- heller, Managers Ray Tucker, Bobby Thack- er, Mike Hoover, Coach Donnie Wilkerson. Vu my, LU 4 Better Than The Rest The Colonels football team got off to a good start by beating Staunton River 6-0. For the next five games the Colonels let their firm footing slide, but came back to prove themselves worthy of our support in the seventh game of the season. It was then that the Colonels let out all stops and smeared Gretna 29-0. After the Gretna game came the William Campbell game which was very exciting. Although we Senior members of the Colonel’s squad: Bottom Row- John Robbins, Robert Lee, Harrison Bell, Jeff Arthur, Reggie Fox; 2nd Row- Bryan Elliott, James Gay, George Rosser, Mike Southern, Charles Myers; Back Row- Ronald Layne, Donald Layne, Daniel Calloway, Kenneth Bolton, Reid Childress, Leon Has- lost, we gave the Generals a hard time in keeping their no loss record. Our game with Rustburg was close, also, and really should have been a win. The Colonels played that game excellently which showed in the point spread 12-16. The last game was lost to Nelson County. All in all we had a terrific season which was displayed by close games and wins. Above left: Quarterback Jeff Arthur fights for room to run. Above right: After a hard practice on the field the team watches films. Below: The Colonels receive on kickoff. kins, Lee Stinnett, Roger Thornhill. Not Pictured: Dean Dalton, David Rhodes, and Alvin Gill. SE, LALLA LL ALLAN LORE LE Head Coach Jeff Stickley goes over some game strategy with linebacker Bryan Elliott. 5 t Coach Donnie Wilkerson congratulates team on good defensive maneuver. “Take your hats and your coats and leave Gretna Hawks cause the Colonels have arrived! Every year as soon as the football season begins everyone looks forward to the game with Gretna. The week before the game that old rivalry begins. The Varsity Cheerleaders sponsor a banner contest which is Ricky Faulkner reaches for pitch-out from Kris open to all students. The best are hung in the stadium... Brumfield as Gretna defense movesiin. cA ™ Better Season Promoted 60 Sports Team carries Coach Stickley off field following 29-0 victory over rival Gretna. ... When the game begins each crowd tries to “out instead of passing the ball as instructed, shot over shout” the other. This year a shout came from the line to score the final touchdown. All the Colonel Colonel Country that could be heard for miles around; fans from Colonel Country were on their feet, jump- we scored the first touch down. From then on the ing up and down with joy. The Colonels had beaten Colonels dominated the ball game. Three seconds the Hawks 29-0. before the end of the game, quarterback Jeff Arthur, Roger Thornhill recovers fumble as Russell Thornhill and Charles Hogue look on. Scorecard ALTAVISTA OPPONENTS Staunton River 0 Brookville 40 Jefferson Forest 13) Liberty 26 Appomattox 2D Amherst 19 Gretna 0 William Campbell 8 Rustburg 16 Nelson County 6 — N —_ 6 0 0 8 6 0 ) 0 2 0 Won 2 Lost 8 By Coach Stickley Sports 61 Inspire © Colonel Pride | ' | PRM A aaane saane 62 Sports Spirit Characterizes Junior Cheerleaders Diked out in orange and black, the junior varsity cheerleaders were exciting and outstand- ing. Their main purpose was to lead the fans in enthusiastic support of their team. Linda Gill was elected captain and she helped the squad learn the cheers and other responsibilities. Top: Students at pep rally participate with cheerleaders. Middle Left: Fans follow team to Nelson County for the season’s last contest. Middle right: Cheerleaders show off new pom pom routine to the school song. Left: Junior Varsity cheerleaders-(sitting) Vickie Moore, Pam Ken- nedy, Captain-Linda Gill; (standing) Courtney Hawkins, Donna Tyler, LeAnne Williamson. Varsity Squad Initiates Spirit And Interest Varsity cheerleaders were captained by Pam Elder and sponsored by Mrs. Gerling. With the guidance of these two the squad got along terrific. Cheerleaders raised money for homecoming by selling spirit ribbons, key chains, and candy. Enthusiasm was the key to all of their success. They prepared for games with posters, and pep rallies that were used to keep up the fans spirit. A highlight of the fall’s activities was the traditional banner contest. This year the squad decided to create a new pom pom routine to the school song. Top left: Squad sponsor Mrs. Gerling dis- cusses plans for tonight’s game with Ginny Hicks. Top right: Varsity Cheerleaders- Geraldine Waller, Ginny Hicks, Karen Farm- er, Sandra Frazier, Leslie Farmer, Monty Payne, Captain-Pam Elder, Leslie Ferguson, Anita Freeman, Angela Walker, Jane Bur- gess. Middle: Seniors-Sandra Frazier, Anita Freeman, Leslie Farmer, Pam Elder, Ger- aldine Waller. Left: Cheerleaders take a break on front steps before the game. 64 J.V. Team Struggled Through Tough Season The J.V. Colonels had a tough season finishing with a 1-5 record. The first two games of the season were not played because of a late start. The coaching staff this year was headed by Mr. Al Smith along with Hal Drum- heller. Mr. Smith stated that the defense was the strong- est part of the game for them. Mr. Smith also said, “Mike Hogue, Terry Austin and Mike Hull played very well this season, Mike Hogue playing both offense, and defense and Terry Austin handling the running back The Colonels set up for defense. Tracy Burgess hands off to Terry Austin as Michael Moon blocks. - - - it ae - Front Row- Johnny Rhodes, Kirk Irby, Tony Wade, Keith Taylor, Allen Smith, Timmy Hall, Will Henry, Mike Smith, Jerome Woodruff, Keith Treadway, Dwayne Marshall; Second Row- Keith Winston, Steven Dalton, Dean Bell, Randy Goad, Chauncey Clark, Scott Jewel, Ruben Millner, Mike Hull, Doug wt S« Hall, Kenny Melton, Allen Smith, Thomas Farmer, Charles Crews; Third Row-Hal Drumheller, Robbie Blakely, Scott Carpenter, Max Lloyd, Doug Smith, Lyn David, Mike Hogue, Tracy Burgess, Michael Weeks, Jeff Chapman, Cedrick Smith, 65 Sports 66 THAT'S US The Colonelettes started practic- ing in August to prepare vigorously for the 1977 season. All this hard work paid off when they achieved the honor of runner-up in the dis- trict tournament. This was a wel- comed title since they entered the tournament tied for Sth place. Coach Hern noted that the entire team played with all members making a significant contribution. The overall record for this season was 6-6. Some of the members received special honors for their hard work. Suzanne McKeel made all district Ist team and was named player of the year. Courtney Cothran and Sherry Arthur made all district 2nd team. Karen Stephenson re- ceived honorable mention. We couldn’t help but admire their enormous amount of school spirit. They never seemed to run out of energy regardless of how grueling the game. Above: Karen Stephenson bumps ball over opponents head during semi-final action. Left: Courtney Cothran shows bumping stance. Bel ow: Player of the year and all district lst team, Suzanne McKeel bumps ball over net to continue play. The Mighty Colonelettes Although most people may not have noticed, we have a celebrity in our midst-Miss Linda Hern, Alta- vista’s own volleyball coach. She was honored at the end of the season as Seminole District Coach of the. Year. We are extremely happy for Miss Hern but not surprised since we have known what a competent ne ge: tA puke Aa aia ti ey IN Jenny Walters sets ball as Joh nna Hendricks gets ready to spike it. This is the first time the 1977 Colonelettes volleyball team has been still since the season began. Front row: Angela Bowyer, Coach Hern, Lezlie Wallace; 2nd row: Melanie Britt, Karen Stephenson; 3rd row: Susan Walker, Rhonda Keesee, Jenny Walters, Suzanne McKeel, Courtney Cothran; 4th row: Sharon Dagenhart, Donna Marsh; Sth row: Johnna Hendricks, Becky Burgess; Back row: Sherry Arthur. coach she is. She knows volleyball and plays it well, but knowing how to play the game is not everything. She also knows how to develop offensive plays and strategy for defensive movements. We can tell the whole team including Coach Hern is just one happy family. Johnna Hendricks shows her fantastic serve. Some of the most valuable members of the AHS volleyball team-the SENIORS. Front row: Rhonda Keesee, Sherry Arthur, Suzanne Mc- Keel, Courtney Cothran; Back row: Johnna Hendricks, Jenny Walters, Donna Marsh. 67 We're The Colonels. . . The Colonels basketball team gave their all again this year earning a win-loss record of 14-6 going into the tournaments. The starters were Tracy Poindexter, Kris Brumfield, Ricky Faulkner, Reid Childress, and _ Kelvin Monroe. The Colonel team was led by star pivotman Tracy Poin- dexter whose terrific rebound- ing and scoring abilities were ob- vious. Ricky Faulkner, a flashy sophomore guard, contributed on the scoring end as well as keeping the Colonels in control. Kelvin Monroe, a talented junior for- ward, possessed a_ devasting shooting eye and played well on defense. Reid Childress was a strong rebounder and a sound defensive player. Kris Brumfield did his part by stealing the ball, rebounding, playing good de- fense, and keeping track of op- posing players. The head coach was Ed Frazier who was assisted by Donnie Wilkerson. Right: Tracy Poindexter rebounds against Amherst. Below: Fred Coles and Ed Barbee trap an Amherst player. Below Right: “OOPS!”, Ricky Faulkner collides with a Liberty player. Scoreboard ALTAVISTA OPPONENTS 63 AMHERST 61 49 BROOKVILLE 59 | NELSON COUNTY 53 6) LIBERTY 64 65 APPOMATTOX 63 47 RUSTBURG 49 76 HOLY CROSS 54 62 HERITAGE 65 67 JEFFERSON FOREST 39 51 WILLIAM CAMPBELL 45 66 NELSON COUNTY 56 73 LIBERTY 65 Colonels 59 AMHERST 60 94 APPOMATTOX 49 73 RUSTBURG 77 Go O 88 GRETNA 46 91 JEFFERSON FOREST 57 71 WILLIAM CAMPBELL 42 Regionals 63 BROOKVILLE 33 43 GRETNA 34 Won 14 Loss 6 Make Finals Of District Tournament Top Left: Laying up the ball for 2 points is Kris Brumfield. Center Left: At Appomattox High School, Mr. Edmonds presents Tracy Poindexter with game ball symbolizing 1000 points scored thus far in his high school career. Below: Kelvin Monroe, 30, drives to the basket as Ricky Faulkner looks on. Varsity Basketball team: Scott Steele, Tracy Burgess, Russell Thornhill, Ed Barbee, Kelvin Monroe, Brian Elliott, Tracy Poindexter, Reid Childress, Micah Moon, Kris Brumfield, Ricky Faulkner, Jeff Arthur, Fred Coles. 3 ; ‘AVIST, © if iraviey,) f sLTAViST, 3 3 i 54 6c ‘30 [| 5@% 4 hi i i 70 Top right: Pam Elder dribbles through crowd. Top left: Anita Freeman drives for two points. Above: Lezlie Wallace has trouble keeping a grip on the ball. Left: The team takes a breather while Pam Elder shoots two. The girls began the season with a lot of ex- perience on the squad which included five seniors: Anita Freeman, Sherry Arthur, Pam Elder, Leslie Farmer, and Suzanne McKeel. This along with much hard work led them to an 11-5 seasonal record. Miss Hern said the team got off to a good start with one of the main ac- complishments coming when they beat Liberty 51-45. This stopped a 24 game winning streak for Liberty. Overall they held their opponents to less total Deus OH _ Jefferson Forest 52 6 William Campbell 42 55 points while averaging more points for the offen- sive game. The starters remained consistent and the bench developed strength. Later in the season the girls defeated second place Gretna 47-39 in a home court win. The district tournament proved a challenge as Altavista Colonelettes lost to Rustburg during the first round of play. All total the team performed well ending the season third in the district, a record of which all of US are proud. Above left: Miss Hern discusses team strategy. Above right: Lezlie Wallace and Pam Elder play some sticky defense. Below: Anita Freeman, Sandra Haskins, Lez- lie Wallace, Karen Farmer, Shirlene Woodruff, Sybil Moss, Rita Keesee, Leslie Farmer, Sherry Arthur, Teresa Matherly. Team captains: Suzanne McKeel, Pam Elder. 71 Sports J.V. Cheerleaders Add Spirit To School This year’s J.V. basketball cheerleading squad consisting of six members, proved to be a very hardworking group. Many days after school, these girls could be heard filling the halls with cheers, practicing for the games. This squad had the honor of having a new sponsor; Mrs. Pannell, who was always on hand to help with any problems or give advice. At the games, the girls were behind the J.V. colonels and colonelettes all the way, cheering them on. Cheerleaders keep the fans enthused during the time-outs. S-P-I-R-I-T: Got J.V. cheerleaders on the sidelines cheering the team on. Above: Captain Beth Hendricks intently watches the game. Below: J.V. basketball cheerleaders are Susan Walder, Stacey Lowman, Sylvia Anthony, Beth Hendricks, Alicia Robbins, and Kay Nichols. Spirit? Let’s Hear ABOVE: Rhonda Keesee, Wanda Walthall, and Melissa Booker learning a new cheer at practice. BELOW: Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders. FRONT ROW: Linda Mattox, Lisa Walthall, Micki Jewell, Melissa Booker; BACK ROW: Alice Hiner, Emma Dews, Lauri Turnes, Linda Kuypers; TOP ROW: Wanda Walthall, Rhonda Keesee-captain, Elizabeth Reynolds. It Lauri Turnes “jumps for joy.” The Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders went through a very exciting season. They worked extremely hard to promote school spirit, enthusiasm, and unity. At each game, they led the Altavista fans in organized cheering. This year the cheerleaders faced a new problem. Not knowing that a district rule states only ten cheerleaders can cheer at one time, the eleven girls had to fit their schedules and alternate cheering nights so they could abide by the rule. Through everything, the girls made a great squad. With them leading the cheers, they let the Colonels know that they, and the fans, were behind them all the way. Senior Cheerleaders Rhonda Keesee and Alice Hiner. Sports 73 J.V. Colonels Above: Raymond Thornhill takes unusual stances while shooting for Put ) ort team. Below: Bruce Payne tries to block basket attempt made by opponent. Big Effort Altavista’s J.V. team put forth a big effort this season. With the help from coach Jerry Rice, the team worked on offensive and defensive plays. Besides this, they learned and improved on layups, foul shots, and passes. They used their experience on the J.V. team to ready themselves for the Varsity squad later on. Left: Robbie Myers struggles for a rebound. Below: J.V. colonel team. Kneeling: Thomas Farmer, manager; Mike Hoover, David Brockwell captains. Standing: Scott Finch, Raymond Thornhill, Darryl Stahl- man, Arthur Organ, Kyle Goldsmith, Jon McPeters, Bruce Payne, Danks Burton, Robbie Myers, and Chet Brockwell. This year the J.V. Colonelettes were coached by Miss Hawkins. The team had a mixture of different personalities resulting in hard work and strong deter- mination. The team had thirteen members, five being sophomores, six freshmen, and two pre-freshmen. Though the season wasn’t the best for our Colonel- ettes, the experience will be greatly used in the coming years. Everyone knows that the team tried hard, and Coach Hawkins proposes to give the team a few pointers. W thertitcdeslikerthatewercanit lose! New Coach Leads Team On Above: LeAnne Williamson shoots a foul shot. Left: LeAnne Williamson goes for a jump. a Be af c r a: oe - SE Oo NS OW SF SE | ‘weit anne teuads Baca Gide Front: Becky Burgess, Leslie Ferguson, captains; Sitting: Tamara Treadway, Donna Tyler, LeAnne Williamson, Theresa Robinson, Alison Steele, Robin Rolfe, Courtney Hawkins, Lisa Cook, Angela Carr, Keeley Compton, Daphne Brumfield, JoAnne Bennett. Indoor Track Team Participates In State Meet Indoor Track finished the season sixth in the district. The team began with practice every day running out- side to the cemetery and limbering up their muscles with several stretch exercises. Donnie Woodruff set a district record in the two mile run of 10:18. Gary Mattox and Louis Carr had good times in the 300 and 600 yard dash while John Ewing took on the challenge of pole vaulting. The team had three meets scheduled but two were snowed out. A few team members had times qualifying for the district and regional meets. BELOW: Indoor track team returns from their daily trek. LOWER RIGHT: James Gay and Donnie Woodruff sprinting from starting blocks. ? A ay eke Le ae 6 ; imme 5 = ) ; pis”) is ft _ AB’ ’ ye, Rat re ae | ABOVE: Louis Carr, Gary Mattox, and Donnie Woodruff, who had district and regional qualifying times, stay in shape. BELOW: Indoor Track Team: KNEELING: Tony Rice, Donnie Woodruff, Ray Tucker, Keith Hicks, Max Lloyd; STANDING: John Ewing, Louis Carr, Carlton Coles, Gary Mattox, James Gay, John Van Kerchove, Mike Frazier. A POOTBALL Individualized Sports Are Coming Alive “Inconsistency is the word used by several team members recalling the 1977 golf season. This inconsistency was due to match inexperi- ence. If any value was de- rived from the past season it would have to be “‘expo- sure.” There are a grow- ing number of teams in the Seminole District in- creasing the competition, fun, and rewards. Our team will return all members but one for the 1978 campaign. If the high spirit and eager- ness of the 1977 team is continued, Coach Jerry Rice’s linksmen will have to be reckoned with in deciding the Seminole — Maurice Kuypers, Scott Frazier, Alvin Dellinger, Hunter Graham, Ross Owen, Greg Russell. District champion. TENNIS TEAM 2ND IN DISTRICT A second place finish behind the regional champion, Brookville, and the return of their top six-seeded players should offer excitement for the next few years in one of Altavista High School’s newest sports, girls’ tennis. The recent surge in tennis on the high school level has not by-passed AHS. Interest is keen in the sport that requires strong individual discipline for team success. Following a gruel- ing season, the Colonelettes opened the district tournament against the Rustburg Devilettes, a team which gave them problems during the regular season. Yet the Colonelettes came home with a convincing win and a chance at the dis- ” trict crown against Brookville. The previous experience of the Queen Bees was no match for the Colonelettes. Yet with all top players re- JEWS Baseball turning, a district title may be in store for the girl’s tennis team in 1978. et . é ha oa a SB ax Inexperience plagued the J.V. baseball team. Many days they had no place to practice. Still they stayed together and made the best of their circumstances. This teamwork paid off. They came on strong at the end of the season to defeat Gretna. With the dissolvement of this program, Varsity Coach Kenny Holt can look forward to inheriting a robust group of enthusiastic young men for his varsity squad. Sports 77 KNEELING — D. Burton, S. Drumheller, M. Brumfield, M. Finch, T. Newman, STANDING — Manager-J. Winston, C. Hogue, B. Overstreet, R. Childress, K. 78 Sports Holt Rebuilds Colonels SCORES OPPONENT ALTAVISTA Dan River 8 Brookville 9 Jefferson Forest 14 Appomattox 6 Amherst i) Gretna 7 William Campbell 8 Rustburg 9 Nelson County 2 Liberty 6 Brookville 4 Jefferson Forest 12 Liberty 8 Appomattox 9 Amherst 13 Gretna 6 William Campbell 3 Rustburg 14 Nelson County 1 COCK NnNWrKK CORON FKRFONFSNAFHA : 4 a ESS ee Coach Kenny Holt tells the - like it is4 igi Ng aS me eo ap on Ws « Or ae J. Arthur, S. Finch, D. Gibson, Manager-D. Freeman; Overstreet, G. Rosser, J. Robbins, Manager-B. Payne: Scaggs, Sh we Aenigg ae Strike him out Reid. . It’s Not If You Win Or Lose It’s How You Play The Game hes ae Such quickness from that of Scott Finch: =: . Be ready, Mark Altavista High’s baseball team _ went through a rebuilding season in 1977 but their 2-17 record fails to recognize the valu- able experience they received. Past season honors went to Keith Over- street, team Most Valuable Player, and Mark Bennett, honorable mention- All-Seminole District. Under the guidance of first-year coach Kenny Holt, the colonels will return starters in all nine positions, in 1978. The loss of Mark Bennet, a lone senior, will deplete the team of its pitching workhorse. Nine members of this team have been playing together for the past three years: this important aspect along with more fans due to night games should provide the en- thusiasm and determination to produce a winner. Sports 79 KNEELING — Pam Elder, Coach-Linda Hern, Sherry Burgess, STANDING — Micki Jewell, Emma Miller, Lezlie Wallace, Donna Marsh, Jenny Walters, Suzanne McKeel, Kelly Smither, Sherry Arthur, Johnna Hendricks, Robbie Rice, Becky Burgess, Debbie Williamson, Edna Logwood, Teresa Matherly The Colonelettes softball team led by co- captains Pam Elder and Sherry Burgess accomplished a lot this year. They played 18 teams and won 5 games playing well and competitively. The home games were held at night this year which was a new venture. The impressive thing about this team was they worked hard and paid for their own uniforms. Two players made all district: Pam Elder - Ist team and Robbie Rice - 2nd team. The most valuable player was Emma Miller, who had the best batting average. The most improved player was Becky Burgess. Such a face of determination, Johnna Hendricks. : Be ieee es ett ee Cerin | e. Girls Prove Talent For Sports 80 Sports A Team Determined To Win in ath A i iment eng in DOME tne 4 mea “oe Emma Miller shows how she received the most valuable player award. Sports 81 82 Sports SCORES OPPONENTS Gretna Liberty Rustburg Appomattox William Campbell Brookville Jefferson Forest Liberty Rustburg Gretna William Campbell! Appomattox Jefferson Forest Brookville Liberty ONINK CHUNOBRDOHUNOWN Such style from Chris Brumfield. ALTAVISTA ONnNANWAOMNHDAWONHO ) Juniors Hold Top Seeds Coolness shown by our topseed, Scott Steele. ; yyy? vy EEF STRUT C EN yy vee yy Ve CVF eee ¥ ered y vy ¥¥ ivy eee On, The boys varsity tennis team finished an impressive s §=fourth place in the Seminole District. They were de- feated by the district champion Liberty Minutemen in the semi-finals of the district tournament. Liberty’s long-standing tennis program shows its dominance over other district rivals but with the recent boom in tennis Coach John Erb hopes to com- bine youth and veterans to improve upon last years record. The Altavista High tennis team now in its third year, has shown steady improvement. So 1978 should produce a strong season with two top players returning in, Scott Steele and Chris Brumfield. Several matches were lost by close 5-4 scores. Hopes are that these losses can be turned into Colonel victories this spring. Robinhood Burnette and Larry Hoover work together as doubles. Netters Pave Way For District Title Concentration is a major factor in tennis, right Robinhood? Sports 83 ee 4 a ke ty gm emer oy ek my Bae. Senior members of the 1977 track team: Kneeling: Charlie Miller and Stephen Dews Standing: Bruce Merritt, Michael Moss, and Lawrence Faulkner. A Season Of Success The boys track team had an impressive season. They finished 3rd in the district, 2nd in the region, and 4th in the state. Those accomplishments alone show lots of hard work and determination, but there’s more. That ‘good old colonel’ spirit must have been strong because the team broke 13 school records: | in the Buena Vista Relay, 3 in the Radford Relay, 3 in the district, 1 in the region, and | state record. They re- ceived lots of praise for their efforts. Michael Moss, Bruce Merritt, Tracy Poindexter, and Law- rence Faulkner display their trophies from the All-Ameri- can track meet at Radford. 84 Sports Michael Moss in theglead! at ruce Merritt approaches the finish line. re Tracy Poindexter leaped into the air and landed at the AAU in Nebraska this summer. During the pre- liminaries Tracy set a national record for 15 year olds in the triple jump. He completed his fantastic “leap” by placing third in the competition. a or ean aot bie eS bok a A ae EE i, te SE gm ES , ea , ; i a ’ : . . Carlton Coles gives it his best shot. Tracy Poindexter takes a flying leap. i x e oe eS 5 f 5 n : ‘ ae aeRO ch ah i y 2! ills Sports 85 The 1977 girl’s Track Team had a disappointing season, but showed lots of. determination. There was good individual effort presented by the distance runners- Pam Anderson and Myra Merritt, the shot and discus throwers- Dee Dee Alderman and Joni Catlin, and the Sprinters- Laurie Miller, Sharon Myers, Lisa Walthall, and Wanda Walthall. There were several School records set by Shir- line Woodruff- Shot Put, Pam Anderson- Mile, Myra Merritt- 880 Yard Dash, Sharon Myers, Emma Dews, Wanda Walthall, and Laurie Miller- 440 relay, and Emma Dews, Wanda Walthall, Sharon Myers, and Laurie Miller- 880 relay. Above left- Susan Walker develops her stride as beginning runner. Above right- Deedee Alderman demonstrates her discuss throwing style. Right- Sharon Dagenhart and Joni Catlin throw the shot as Leonard Brown prepares to record their distance. 86 Sports KNEELING- E. Walker, W. Pannell, S. Woodruff, E. Dews, S. Myers, W. Walthall, L. Miller, Y. Thurman. STANDING- Mrs. Gerling-Coach, J. Bennett-Manager, D. Alderman, S. Dagenhart, P. Anderson, J. Catlin, S. Walker, L. Walthall, M. Britt, M. Merritt, B. Lewis. . US GROW. 44 TOGETHER Well, here we are — seniors. And it’s very hard to believe! It seems like just yesterday when we were mere “lowly eighth graders” proudly (and finally) going to high school. We went through the excitement and feeling of importance that comes with entering high school TOGETHER. We shared the nervousness of the _ first day of eighth grade (actually we were nervous the whole year, but we wouldn’t admit it!) It seems so foolish now to think how we were (just a little) scared to come upstairs “where all the seniors were’, and how we were (just a little) nervous when a senior paid attention to us. Being seniors now, we can’t help but wonder, “Do the underclassmen really admire and look up to us like we used to look up to the upper- classmen? : It all started out easy enough, | guess ... | mean _ how hard can changing classes six times a day to about twenty bells be? Of course WE could handle it with ease; we were the tough class of 1978! And wow, were. we cool when we got our very own lockers! It’s so amazing how much menial things can mean - to an eighth grader! We started making new friends and really getting the hang of things in the high school atmosphere when, before we realized it, our eighth grade year had crept by. By ninth grade, we were more into the swing of things and now we could play upperclassmen to SOMEBODY, and it was our turn to laugh at the “dumb little eighth graders” that didn’t know what was going on. If only we knew as much now as we thought we did then! In ninth grade our athletic talent began to emerge and has been growing and improving ever since. As sophomores we became the center of attention or at least we thought we were. Most of us turned = oa eo hal PN 2 fey ‘, 4 € S 4 = 5 ‘e S ww | 4 ad sweet sixteen and got our long awaited driver's licenses, and, of course, became expert drivers at the same time. We got alot of experience in study- ing from biology, not to mention the biology trip to Washington which was an experience in itself. Some of us got the chance to put our experience in studying to work when we took chemistry our junior year. And, of course, we went through the misery of taking college boards, a test for which you can not study (isn’t it a shame that we had all of that studying experience and couldn't even study for one of the most important tests!) One of the biggest happenings of our junior year was Prom. We spent alot of time, effort, and dedication together hav- ing carwashes (on cold Saturday mornings) and selling magazines to raise money, getting a band, planning it all, decorating, but the most exciting part of it all was the. night of the “big dance.” All of our hard work paid off because it was a success. Now we are seniors. Looking at our baby pictures, the only thing you can say except for how cute so and so is, etc. is “Where did all the time go?” As we grow older, it seems like each year passes even faster than the last. : We've grown so much in these past twelve years and at times felt like we were all grown up and knew everything we needed to know. But, the grow- ing pains have only just started because we have to go out into the world and live. This is the real test harder than any we've ever taken in school. We've just been studying all of our school years — learning with all our classmates. We have always been a close class and even though we will be leaving alot of high school friends, and making new ones, the spirit of the class of °78 will always live on! This Is The Class Of °78 These Are The People | That Make It Great _ i Aw ’ mh ze VEDA JUANITA BARBEE — BENJAMIN HARRISON —_— KENNETH RAY BENTON TERESA, ANN BERGER Veda BELL Kenneth =—r—SsSmsr_r'. jee Harrison CS CS DONALD GRAY BURTON STEPHANIE PRATER DANIEL CALLOWAY PAMELA ANN CANTRELL Duck BURTON Daniel Pam Stuf ANGELA PRISCILLA JEFFREY DEAN ARTHUR SHERRY LEIGH ARTHUR MYRNA DENISE AUSTIN ANDERSON Termite Sherry Myrna Cookie LILLIAN REBECCA CHARLES DWAINE KENNETH HUGH BOLTON, LORI LYNN BRAFFORD BLAKELY BLANKENSHIP JR. Lynn Becky Dwaine Mel Favorite people .. . Favorite places... Favorite memories of the past These are the joys ofca lifetime a These are the things that last. . psi We Jean Kyler McManus + 2 Ye vf £ 2 Zt j THOMAS REID CHILDRESS PAMELA GRAY CLARK a Reid Pam 91 Take Off Your Hats To The Seniors © The football cheerleaders sponsored a hat day © for the Brookville game, for which all students _ were supposed to wear hats to show their school © spirit. A large majority of the seniors wore hats _ the entire day, and, of course, we won. Stephanie Burton was the first place individual winner with © a record tied to her head and a flyswatter and bee underneath. DORIS: MARIE COLES | LAURA JEAN COLLET pons _ _ Laurie BARRY LYNN EAST PAMELA ANN ELDER “BRYAN ODELL ELLIOTT. DONALD WADE ENGLISH Barry Pam ae _Donaid RITA GAIL FERGUSON BARBARA GAYLE FRANCIS SANDRA LEIGH FRAZIER ANITA GAIL FREEMAN Rita Barbara Sandra Anita 92 Seniors JAN COURTNEY COTHRAN RAYMOND LEE CROUCH, ROBIN DEAN DALTON ROBIN JACOBS DALTON Courtney JR. Dean Robin Raymond JOHN ROBERT EWING _ LESLIE ANN FARMER MELODY NELSON FARMER TAYLOR FAUNTLEROY John Leslie Melody Taylor ayo REGINALD ELWOOD FOXX MARY LUCERITA GATES Seniors gathered in library for judging of hats, Reggie Mary Seniors 93 It’s About Time After four years of playing second fiddle to the Class of ’77 in banner contests every year, we finally won first place. Before the Gretna game, a lot of seniors all worked diligently on posters and banners, and we thank John Robbins, especi- ally, for his artistic talent on the winning banner. Just wait underclassmen; you will have your chance after the Class of 78 leaves! JAMES CAREY GAY “ALVIN: RAY GILL, i James : _. Alvin CS JO ANN HALL KAREN DARLENE HALL ROBERT KEITH HALL. . KELVIN LEON HASKINS - JoAnn Karen Keith _ 7 : DONNA MARIE IRBY ALLAN FRANK JOHNSON = STEVEN GLENN JOHNSON LEONA FAYE JONES Donna Allan Steve Leona 94 Seniors LINDA MAE GOARD DIANE MARIE GRYCTKO DARRELL JAMES JEFFREY LYNN HALL Linda Diane - HACK WORTH Jeff Darrell JOHNNA RAE HENDRICKS VERA ALICE HINER SUSAN LYNN HUDSON Johnna : Alice Susan ee + PRISCILLA REBECCA EDWARD LYNN KEATTS JONES Ed Priscilla Our first place banner. Seniors 95 Cheers You may have seen something shining big and proud on the roof of the school the first day of school and not known exactly what it was. Actu- ally it was a project a group of senior boys work- ed on during the summer. Somehow they man- aged to COLLECT enough beer cans to make a sign that said CLASS OF ‘78, and there are ru- mors that a couple of them were almost seriously injured trying to tie it around the chimney. The sign was removed early in the year for safety pur- RHONDA GAILE KEESEE MAURICE HAROLD — poses. Good try at leaving your mark, guys! oe Re Maurice i é : F oi i id a | : Mices Pik. ti ROBERT WITHERS LEE, Ill PEGGY SUE LEWIS JOANN ELLEN LOGWOOD BEVERLY GALE LUKIN Robert Peggy JoAnn Beverly PEN Vie Paes er i i : i er MICHAEL EDGAR MATTOX SUZANNE KAYE MCKEEL RONDELL CHARLES DALE FRANKLIN MELTON Mike Quatro MCPETERS Dale Ronnie 96 Seniors e g MARTIN LOYDD LAW DONALD GLENN LAYNE _ RONALD LYNN LAYNE CONSTANCE MARIE LEE Martin Big D Big R Constina hh” 7 DONNA KAYE MARSH ROBBIE ANN MARSH DEBORAH LYNN MASON MATTIE KATHY MASON Donna Robbie Shorty Kathy EORGE HAROLD MELTON JAMES DEXTER MELVIN George Jim si isa a a ———— a Sebigiae eRe Me 8 BORE Cah Fas. s. See ORR SBS an ot OY ial Ee Memorial Fund Established A special project this year was the establish- ment of the Kelly Smither Memorial Fund. With this money, a trophy case to be engraved in memory of Kelly will be placed in the new gym. KATHY SUE MILLER CHARLEEN KAY MOORE Kathy Kay BILLY JOE OVERSTREET RICKY L. PARKER JOHN THOMAS PAYNE JOHN JOSEPH PEIRANO Billy Ricky Johnny - Fish JOHN WITHERS ROBBINS DEIRDRE LORRAINE WANDA VAUGHAN GEORGE HOLLAND John ROBINSON ROBERTSON ROSSER Dee-Dee Wanda George 98 Seniors PATSY CAROL MOORE WILLIAM DAVID MOORE JACK THOMAS NEWMAN LARRY CURTIS NOWLIN Patsy David Tommy Larry 3 JOYCE MARIE PEIRANO REBECCA ELIZABETH RICE TIMOTHY DEAN RICE STEVEN LEE RICE Joy Becky Timmy Steve BARRY Cae SCRUGGS CHERYL ANN SEXTON Mike Southern and James Gay concentrate on a game of chess. arry © Cheryl Seniors 99 Seniors | Get Mugged — To tie up some loose ends we had from Prom, | and just to get some extra money for the Senior _ class, we sold class mugs. They had the colonel © emblem with Altavista High School written a-_ bove it, with the class of °78 and each seniors | name who purchased one engraved on the bot- — fon. : . This is the first time the seniors have had a = -_ : mug sale, and they are very special to us because _ JIMMY DOUGLAS SNYDER © only the class of ’78 has them. _ fee Grek TAMARA ELLEN SUTPHIN MICHAEL JOHN TAYLOR ROGER ALLEN THORNHILL BOBBY AARON TOLLER | Tamara Mike Roger Se — DEBRA JEAN WILLIAMSON SHIRLEY JESSE WILSON DEBRA GAIL WITT Debbie Peanut Butter Debbie TIMOTHY ALLEN WOOD Tim 100 Seniors BRENDA MAE SMITH JEFFREY TODD SMITH MICHAEL DAVID ALFRED LEE STINNETTE Brenda Smitty SOUTHERN Lee : _ _ _ Mike _ GINGER LYNNTWEEDY — GERALDINECECILIA JACQUELINE JEANNETTE | KENNY WAYNE WHITE Ginger WALLER WALTERS Kenny Jean Jenny ERNEST LEROY YEATTS, DENNIS SCOTT JR. MOORELAND Ernie Dennis Seniors 101 First Rate Seniors OL is) 1. MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED—Joan Albiston Martin Law BEST SPORTSMANSHIP-—Sherry Arthur Roger Thornhill . MOST ATHLETIC—Suzanne McKeel Jeff Arthur . FRIENDLIEST—Anita Freeman George Rosser . BEST DRESSED—M ike Southern Stephanie Burton . On Wh 102 cca 1. BEST LOOKING—Debbie Williamson John Robbins 2. BEST ALL AROUND—Bryan Elliott Sandra Frazier 3. CLASS CLOWNS—Alvin Gill Doris Coles 4. MOST COOPERATIVE—Robert Lee Taylor Fauntleroy 5. MOST TALENTED—Barry East Allan Johnson Alice Hiner From Here TOP: Charles My- ers, a victorious Colonel showing the spirit of determina- tion. CENTER: “What’s that you second graders have in your cups?” The Class of ’78, party- ing as usual. BE- LOW: Stephanie: “Here Rhonda, eat this and a hat will appear on your head too.” To Ihere TOP RIGHT: Jeff Arthur and Roger Thornhill starting out early with the YMCA football team in 7th grade. ABOVE: Harrison Bell: “Signed, Sealed, Delivered—I’m yours!” BE- LOW LEFT: Anita: “This has really been a bad day; first lunch, then lab techniques and now the walls are literally giving away beneath me!” BELOW: Maurice Kuypers monkeying around as a monk in the Canterbury Tales. ABOVE: Suzanne McKeel: “Keep your paws off; this is my ball!” BELOW: Stephanie Burton! Don’t you think you’re a little bit too OLD to be sitting on Santa And there [o Here... . Seniors, Seniors Everywhere Claus’ lap!? ABOVE: Mr. Boteler says “It’s too pretty to cut” while the rest say GO FOR JII!. BELOW: Laylor Fauntleroy! Don’t you think you are a little bit too YOUNG to be sitting on Robert Lee’s lap? He’s not Santa Claus! BELOW: Sergio Camaras, a visitor from Brazil, poses for a snapshot. Seniors 105 Class Officers Help Lead Class In Decisions a3 SALUTATORIAN—SANDRA FRAZIER VALEDICTORIAN—JAMES GAY Candidates To Girls And Boys State Experience Governmental Procedures GIRLS AND BOYS STATE: Front—Joan Albiston, Bryan Elliott, Sandra Frazier. Back: Rusty Hicks, Barry East. 106 Tim Adams Lola Anderson Melody Atwell Carl Austin 108 Juniors $ ww (ii | ei, Debra Barnard Angie Bowyer Marty Brumfield Ricky Coffer Pam Bennett LeDeal Boyd Jane Burgess Carleton Coles Roger Boley Keith Bruce Donna Cabler Pat Cook Melissa Booker Kris Brumfield Ramona Campbell Glenda Cox Meet The Class Of Nineteen Seventy-Nine.. . Gwen Cox Henry Clay Karen Crabtree Lydia Cunningham MARK FINCH: “T know I’M right!” SOCTT STEELE: “ IT know you guys think I look funny, but I can ” explain... JENNY DAVIS: “It’s ture! Ultra Brite did whiten my teeth!” Strong And Wild Sharon Dagenhart Mike Dalton Tamra Dalton Jenny Davis Teresa Davis Cookie Dawson Alvin Dellinger Emma Dews Cindi Dowdy Scott Drumheller Dean Ewing Robert Dudley a ANGIE WALKER: “Ts that DAND- RUFF on my shoulder?!!” Juniors 109 110 Juniors Almost At The Top Mark Finch David Foxx Dennis Freeman David Gibson Hunter Grahm JoAnne Greene Shelby Hackworth We could hardly wait. Big Juniors! We're no longer “underclassmen” or “in the middle.” We’re just one step away from our goal. Now we know what it takes to make it and we’re well on our way. A lot Of responsibility comes with being a Jr. and the Jr.-Sr. prom is a major part of it. We’re in charge of mak- ing the money, decorating, and choosing the band. And the night of the dance is a fun and proud moment (until clean- up time!). Another big time for our class is the ordering of class rings, one of the things that will go with us into the future as a reminder of our years at A.HS. Walter Edwards Karen Farmer varn y: Mr. Kinton recieves orders for class rings. A Junior’s Prayer Dear Lord, I’ve got just one more year, Oh, let it pass with ease. Help me with my English, math, And history; Oh Lord, PLEASE! I’ve made it through this many years, And, boy, I’ve had it tough. Please bless my tests and homework, ’Cause these teachers grade so rough! I can’t believe it’s almost time To leave ole A.H.S. And: if I make it, time will tell, If its all been for the best. So, Lord, please stay here by me As each new school day passes, And give me the will to do things right, And not to skip my classes. -Cindi- Bim Hall Vicky Hamlett Eddie Hancock Sandra Haskins Ginny Hicks Tammy Hodges Diane Holt Donna Hoover ABOVE: Kris Brumfield and Micki Jewell, working together to make it. LEFT: Pam Wolfe, Cindi Dowdy, and Dianne Holt . . . always out- side goofing off and not inside working!!! 111 Charles Hogue Kevin Hunley Micki Jewell Lisa Johnson Lisa Kennedy Jean Kirby Roy Kirby Susan Krantz Linda Kuypers Theresa Layne Debra Lewis Mike Lewis Doing Our § Best At. Work And Rest | Melissa Booker at rest after a hard workout at cheerleading practice. 112 Juniors David Logwood Edna Logwood Becky Lukin Rita Manual Michele Martin Teresa Matherly Debra Mattox Gail Mattox Mark Mattox Barbara Melton Dennis Merricks Myra Merritt On The Ball Getting Into It All Karen Stephenson on the (volley) ball! Juniors 113 Emma Miller Kelvin Monroe Sandy Moore Beth Moss Sharon Myers Sabrina Nelms Christy Nichols Lawrence Organ Jennifer Osborne Keith Overstreet Ross Owen Debra Payne Vickey Peak Tracy Poindexter Bonnie Queener Mike Reaves Lauri Turnes showing her tail as always as she prepares to hurl the shot put. 114 Juniors Angela Reynolds Elizabeth Reynolds Tracey Rhodes Frankie Rice Mike Rice Steve Ritzer Mary Rowland Greg Russell Letitue Russell Brenda Sexton Fred Shelton Clyde Smith Curtis Smith Mary Judith Smith Phillip Smith Eddie Spradlin Below: Tamra Dalton: Studies Hard! Alvin Dellinger: “Just call me Bubbles!” Marty Brumfield and Hunter Grahams Interesting Algebra IT Class!! Ross Owen considering his next move. (Do you know where Kim Spradlin Scott Steele Karen Stevenson Teresa Strouth Pat Tanner Robert Taylor Vernice Taylor Gary Thomas Janice Toller Steve Trent June Tucker Lauri Turnes Where We're Going? you're going, Ross?!!!) 116 Juniors Bill Varnadore Lezlie Wallace Do We Know Brenda Walters Wanda Walthall Angela Walker Erma Walker David Wheeler Karen Whitely David Williams Melvin Williams Frank Wolfe Pam Wolfe Randy Wood Donnie Woodruff Regina Woodruff Shirlene Woodruff But We're On Our Way! Bim Hall (Left) and “MONSTER” Eddie Hancock, smiling pretty for the camera ! Juniors 117 Class Of 1980 Dedicates This Section To Francis Clark SLS As sophomores in ’77-’78 and Class of 1980, we proudly review our accomplishments. We are well represented in academics, leadership spots, and sports. We participate in plays, musicals, band, and S:C.A. In sports we take part in football, track, softball, tennis, basketball, base- ball, and volleyball. We are full of enthusiasm and spirit for Altavista High. Representing US on cheering squads are Leslie Ferguson, Monty Payne, Linda Mattox, and Lisa Walthall. We sophomores also make honor roll and are members of many organizations including the annual staff. Representing US there are Susan Byrd, Tamara Treadway, Donna Reynolds, Sherry Melton, and Alfred Albiston, photographer. Summing US up, we are friendly, talented, and exceedingly successful people. The Class of 1980 dedicates this section to a class mate we lost this summer, Francis Clark. He touched our lives with a kindness not found in many. We miss him dearly. Showing interest in future subjects during registration are Keeley Compton, Becky Burgess, John Van Kerchove, Tamara Treadway, and Sherri Southern. Alfred Albiston Pam Anderson Steve Andrews Bateria Anthony Debra Arthur Lisa A rthur Ed Barbee Diane Barksdale JoAnn Bennett Howard Birchfield Sheila Bolen Rhonda Bolling Audrey Boyd Jeff Bradford Becky Burgess Money Making Project - A Success Sophomore Class Officers are from left president-Monty Payne; vice-president- Becky Burgess; secretary-Leslie Ferguson; and treasurer-Robin Manuel. In order to present the Class of 1978 with the best prom ever, we elected of- ficers in October to aid us in getting an early start in raising money. Selling Christmas candles was selected as our project. The candles were very pretty, having scenes of Old St. Nick, Silent Night, and Country Christmas. We sold 430 candles at $3.64 each for a grand to- tal of $608.09, making a profit of $444 dollars! Sophomores who sold candle were awarded such prizes as basketballs, stuffed animals, and lamps. We enjoyed this project and we'll be proud to give the Class of ’79 a terrific prom, one they'll never forget. Tim Burgess Darryl Burks Susan Byrd Susan Callahan Phillip Chapman Lowell Clemons Ran Coleman Keeley Compton Brenda Cox Eddie Cox Teresa Cox Terry Cox Jennifer Crider Mark Davis Tammie Davis Sophomores 119 Tony Davis Cynthia Douglas Mike Dowdy Danny Dudley Tammy English Renee Evans Ricky Faulkner Cheryl Ferguson Leslie Ferguson Mark Ferrell Scott Finch Wanda Francis Mike Frazier Debra Gates Jennifer Giles (4 | Special Sophomores Our class has many special peo- ple who make it an energetic, clever, fun-filled one. We achieve high averages in academics. We are su- perb in sports! Russell Thornhill won a basketball competition in Lynchburg giving him the privilege of playing during halftime at a professional basketball game in Washington, D.C. He was awarded a medal for his efforts. Our class has its share of members on the boys and girls varsity basketball teams. There are nine sophomores on the J.V. basketball teams. As for football representing US are Ed Barbee, Ran Coleman, Ricky Faulkner, Scott Finch, and Russell Thornhill, Mike Parker, Danny Dudley, Bruce Payne. It is hard to believe we’ve been here three years and are practically pros. 120 Sophomores cone eS ad Super Striving for another touchdown is Ricky son he rushed 800 yards helping the Colo- Faulkner. During the varsity football sea- _ nels in a very successful season. snide oe steno Tired from studying for an upcoming Algebra II test is Monty Payne. And Spirit! Screaming sophomores show enthusiasm at a pep rally. ‘ Stanley Haley Wanda Jackson Jesse Kirby Andrea Hall Charlotte Jones Tom Layne Beverly Hogan Penny Keesee Rodney Lee Karen Holt Rita Keesee Roger Lee Larry Hudson Doug Kern Charlene Little Sophomores 121 Working ocetheiane US working together has made our class much stronger. We always put our best ef- forts forward in all we do for A.H.S. Work- ing together helps US in supporting the school’s organizations, spirit contests and sports. Classes seem to turn out better whenever we’re involved. Sure our class is terrific, but being cooperative with each other makes it even better! Robin Manuel Cindy Marsh Jeff Mason Gary Mattox Linda Mattox Jon McPeters Sherry Melton Laurie Miller Keith Moon Owen Moon Angelia Myers Kim Myers Amy Oakes Arthur Organ Mike Parker Billy Patterson Jay Patterson Monty Payne Jane Pillow Sandra Preas 122 Sophomores Making sure the problem is better understood, John Van Kerchove and Hunt- er Graham stay after Algebra II class for further explanation from Mr. Smith. Donna Reynolds Tony Rice Kathy Ritzer Cheryl Rucker Deborah Shaw Jimmy Shaw Tommy Shelton Brian Sisk Roberta Smith Sherri Southern Darrell Stahlman Kevin Taylor Tamara Treadway John VanKerchove Danny Walker Lois Walker Right: During JV practice, fresh- man Kyle Goldsmith shoots a lay- up. Sophomores Scott Finch and Jon McPeters look on. Below: Playing role of waitress in play production class’ one act is Keeley Compton. Also in play are Jon Z McPeters, Allan Johnson, Darrell Stahlman, and Jennifer Giles. . - And Coming On Strong! Sophomores 123 Stepping Up And Looking Good dfrites Driving is fun and exciting! Soon our cars will fill the lot. US, we’re the center of attention at A.H.S. We’re getting driver’s licenses, making money for next year’s prom and “St being top in academics and sports. We move up proudly. We are stepping up and looking good! | Freshmen 5 tt ( 9 ie 4 Robin Walters Martha Wheeler James Williams Stacy Wilson John Winston Jane Witt Lisa Wood Teresa Woodruff Glenn Yeatts Angela Carr David Farmer Bruce Payne Russell Thurnhill 124 Sophomores Top left: Going through his daily routine to look his best is Scott Finch. Stu- dents watching are Renee Evans and Jeff Finch. Center Left: Working hard at showing confidence in the Colonel team on Banner Day are Sherri Southern and Tamara Treadway. Bottom Left: Having a lot of homework doesn’t always take away the fun of school as Sherri Southern, Tamara Treadway and Ricky Faulkner show here. Top Right: Sharing the thrills and agonies of driving is Ran Coleman. Listening are Brian Sisk and John Van- Kerchove. Center Right: Squirming for life is Freddy Frog as he anticipates the annual disecting sessions in Miss Phillip’s biology classes. Bottom Right: Cheering the Colonels to victory is what we do well! It’s All In A Day! US - Freshmen Going Through The Daily Routine Freshmen girls play bombardment with boys every Friday. David Brockwell, Danks Burton, and Arthur Organ warm up. GNSS NSHSNSNSNSNONSNSNSNONONSISNONSNSNONSiSiONSieieieire School Calender AUGUST 29: First day of school. OCTOBER 31: End of first grading period. DECEMBER 22-30: Christmas holiday. JANUARY 3: School reopens. JANUARY 17: End of first semester. MARCH 23: End of third grading period. MARCH 27-31: Spring break. JUNE 7: Last day of school. SiSNSNSNSNSNSNSNSNSNSNSNSNSNSNONSNSiSiSieie1e PiSPNSINSNSNSNSNSNOHONONSleleleleielelelelelen@ e Tim Adams Brenda Anthony Robert Ashby Marsha Anderson Sylvia Anthony Terry Austin H@NSNS NSNSNSNSNSiSNSiNSiNSNSNSNSiSiNSiSiSiSiSiSiS@ieSi@ieiei! 126 Freshmen The freshman class is involved in a full daily schedule including math; science, English, and physical education. These classes are required for graduation; therefore, freshmen are willingly working to contribute something to each class. But the school day for US does not end when the 3 p.m. bell sounds. No, our interests and successes extend to a number of extracirricular activities. Encouraged by coaches and sponsors, we put forth extra effort to get the most out of school. We have reached a point when the present seems all important. We strive to reach every goal set by our teachers, parents, coaches, and friends. Denise Seamster and Delene Cox look puzzled during Spanish. Shirley Barbour Robbie Blakely Melanie Britt Rhonda Bruce Danks Burton John Barnard Kay Blankenship Chet Brockwell Daphne Sylvia Cabler Cathy Bell Kyle Boley Kevin Brooks Brumfield Scott Carpenter Dean Bell Judy Bowman Maria Brown Cindy Burch Cathy Carr Tracy Burgess Freshmen 127 Melanie Britt gives speech for debate team tryouts. Tracy Burgess shows talent for future varsity position. 128 Freshmen Class Of 1981 Keeps Every Minute Filled Diane Chapman Susan Chism Norman Coles Teresa Conner Lisa Cook Billy Cox Keith Cox Charles Crews Leroy Crews Jeff Dalton Melody Dalton Glenn David Jan Deese Roger Dews Bobby Doss Sheryl Dowdy Kim Eidson Ricky Emerson Dennis Farmer Desserae Farmer Thomas Farmer Linda Farthing Teddy Ferguson Jeff Finch Cheryl Giles Linda Gill Kyle Goldsmith Cindy Gooch Cynthia Graham Linda Hackworth Doug Hall Wyatt Hamlett Courtney Hawkins Beth Hendricks Will Henry Keith Hicks Brenda Holland Donna Holland Mike Hoover Twyla Howell Peer approval is a need all of US have. We seek this acceptance through our participation in sports, on cheering squads, and in everyday encounters. Be- ing elected homecoming attendant or holding a club office are special ways our peers show US they approve. As these years pass, these are the memories we will cherish. Won’t we always re- member Linda Gill and Beth Hendricks as J.V. head cheerleaders; Donna Whit- aker as President in Jr. Tri-Hi-Y. Melanie Britt and Twyla Howell, our 1977 Homecoming attendants. Freshmen 129 Mike Hull Chris Hutcherson Scott Jewell Mike Keatts Pam Kennedy Brenda King Sandra Kirby Janice Lamberth Sandra Lambert Bob Layne Becky Lewis Stacey Lowman Bunny Lukin Kevin Lukin Dwayne Marshall Steve Maschall Jean Mattox Robert McDaniel Mark McGregor Lisa Millner a game of cards. At lunchtime the class of ’81 is seen eating in the cafeteria. Usually all of us flock together at two certain tables to en- joy those minutes discussing daily rou- tines and planning for tomorrow’s. Stacey Lowman and Keeley Compton discuss plans while waiting for class to start. 130 Freshmen Every Break Rook is the card game every freshman learns to play. Each morning prior to homeroom Mrs. Stott’s and Mr. Ar- thur’s rooms are full as everyone joins in Busy Freshman enjoy playing rook every morning in Mrs. Stott’s room. Pam Miller JoAnn Monroe Sherry Montgomery Dean Moon Micah Moon Vickey Moore Sherman Moorman Jimmy Moss Sybil Moss John Myers Robbie Myers Steve Myers Danny Newman Kay Nichols Mary Nichols Robbie Overstreet Wanda Pannell Connie Payne James Payne Donna Peake Freshmen 131 Us ... Awaiting The Future Richard Preas Eddie Puckett Kenny Puyear Donna Reynolds Johnny Rhodes Randy Rice Rhonda Roach Margie Roberts Debra Sandler Denise Seamster Susan Seamster Carol Sexton Mary Shelton Debra Short Beverly Shrum Laura Simmons Cammy Skeeter Tammy Skeeter Marie Slusher Allen Smith What the future holds for US noone: knows. Each of US have a dream or aspiration that causes US to reach out and plan for tomorrow: for some of US preparing for college and others working a schedule that includes Vo-Tech school or business classes where we can learn a trade. For all US re- gardless of our vocation there is the desire to be successful, productive citizens. LeAnne Williamson and Donna Tyler take a break from dancing at homecoming. Above: Melanie Britt prepares to serve. Above top:; Mr. Erb watches his fourth period p.e. do exercises. Right: Shirley Barbour is hurriedly doing her homework in Earth Science. Allen Smith Mike Smith Jerry Snead Connie Spradlin Bobby Thacker Timmy Thacker Yvonne Thurman Mike Towery Keith Treadway Donna Tyler Susan Walker Scott Wheeler Charles Williamson LeAnne Williamson Sharon Woodruff Freshmen 1 33 _peeimning ve a go then life right now, : and many things I see. _ People doing right and wrong; - it seems so mixed to me. I'm at the age where decisions count, __ and my choices, I hope, are right. For when I look back after many years, ll have had a perfect sight. _ The young people are the greatest, _ for the future they will be. They'll rule for later on and hopefully keep us free. ‘That’s why my life is so important every single day, For it can be messed up by just one thing I say. So as I climb through life’s stairway, I'll try and do my best. For the world behind me when I leave, can easily do the rest. -Suzy Davis Tina Anderson Joseph Anthony Donna Arnold Kim Arthur Teresa Bailey Billy Barbour Lisa Barbour Jon Belinski Jill Bennett Susan Bernard Crystal Boley Tammy Bondurant TATE or —_ David Brockwell Shelia Brooks Andrea Bradford Teresa Burgess Kim: Butcher Melinda Cabler Julie Campbell Tracey Canda Jeff Chapman Della Chism Tammie Clarke Chauncey Clarke Pre-Freshmen 135 Lenette Tucker, you call THAT studying Spanish? Pam Dawson James Dellinger Dale Dempsey Reggie Elder Brenda Ewing Thomas Farmer Valerie Farmer Denise Ferris i + Johanna Ferris Angie Fox Dale Francis Bryan Freeman When the class of ’82 arrived we thought making A’s and B’s was going to be hard, but thirty of us made honor roll the first nine weeks. Some classes seemed difficult but we managed to scrape up a B here and C there. A couple of US joined the band, and the J.V. football team had several 136 Pre-Freshmen Charmagne Cook Delene Cox David Craft Bernice Cunningham Donna Dalton Gary Dalton Ronald Dalton Stephen Dalton Terri Dalton Brenda David Lynn David Suzy Davis Bart Henry or Paul Bunyan? Bart and a few friends test their strength during shop. eighth graders on it. Only four of US made the basketball teams. Forty-one of US swelled the ranks of F.H.A. and twenty, Jr. Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y. We made inroads in lots of areas and guar- anteed the upper classmen we would be around for a while. aegeatarasacatata Sasasusanengsi Denise Gale Cathy Gillis Eddie Goad Bruce Goldsmith Kenneth Gowen Joey Gary Richette Haley Frankie Hall Sandra Hall Timmy Hall Sherry Hedrick Barton Henry Michael Hogue Karen Holland Michael Holland Stephen Holland Kirk Irby Kenneth Jones Sandra Keatts Cindy Kelly Ann Keesee Donald Keesee Robert Keesee Tommy Kirby Thirty of US Made Honor Roll Ist Nine Weeks! Pre-Freshman 137 Hard At Work Joey Krantz Carla Lanning Glenda Lee Janet Lee James Little Max Lloyd - Bambie Lukin Missy Luquire Denise Manuel Phyllis Mason Donald Mayhew William Mayhew Charles McDaniel Ronald McDaniel Enerst McIntosh Kenneth Melton Ricky Merritt Dennis Miller Reuben Milliner Crystal Moorefield Franklyn Myers Walter Myers Doug Newman Anita O’Dell 138 Pre-Freshman Rose Organ Debbie Osborne Cathy Overstreet Johnny Parker Robert Patterson Cathy Payne Jeff Phillips Clarsie Queener Denise Reese Blake Reynolds Jay Rice Jeff Rice Billy Roberts Alicia Robbins Teresa Robinson Thalia Robinson Robin Rolfe Albert Rowland Barry Rucker Amanda Shelton Rhonda Shelton ft f Brett Sisk be a m Barry Smith CNX Se: Cedric Smith Rhonda Chalmers Cynthia King David Lambert Jennifer Sherwood Pre-Freshmen 139 Eighth Graders @ Adjust To mg A.HLS. “OLS RE ‘ a Learning drawing techniques is part of an eighth graders shop experience, | August Spinner Tod Stahlman Alison Steele Lisa Sutphin Timmy Thomas Bertha Thornhill Sherry Tippett Timmy Toller Zach Towery David Tuck Mary L. 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Manager 519 Main St. 154 Patrons ALBISTON, JOAN CHRISTINE: Forensics 11; Jr. Tri-Hi-Y 8,9; Latin Club 8,9; Science Club 10,11,12; NHS 11,12; Language Club 10,11; School Play 9,10,11; Band 8; Chorus 8,9,10; SCA, 10-Treas., 11-Sec. of the Treas- ury; Va. Girl’s State; All County Cho- rus 10; Letter of Commendation from NMSP 12; Science Fair, Honorable Mention 10, First Place 11, Science Award 8,9,10; Achievement Monogram 8,9,10,11; Art Award 9; Most Likely to Succeed. ANDERSON, ANGELA PRISCIL- LA: FHA 8.9: HERO 12. ARTHUR JEFFREY DEAN: J.V. Track 8: J.V. Football 8: JV. Bas- ketball 9,10; J.V. Baseball 8,9: Var- sity Baseball 10,11,12; Varsity Foot- ball 9,10,11,12- Captain; Hi-Y 8,9,10, 11-Sec., 12-Sec.; Varsity Club 10, 11-V.P., |2-Pres; NHS 11,12; Eighth Grade Pres.; Senior Class Pres.; MGA 11,12; Most Athletic. ARTHUR, SHERRY LEIGH: Var- sity Volleyball 9,10,11,12; Varsity Bas- ketball 9,10,11,12; Varsity Softball, 8- Manager, 9,10,11,12; Football Statisti- cian 11; Folk Music 8; Language Club $9, Jr. trt-Hi-Y 8.9; Iri-Hi-Y 10; NHS 11,12; Science Club 10; Varsity Club 10.11.12; Eighth Grade Sec: Homecoming Attendant 8; 2nd Team All-District Volleyball 10,12; Perfect Attendance 8; Best Sportsmanship. AUSTIN, MYRNA DENISE: Glee Club 9, Art Club 10: MEC 10,11,12; Ci Club 10.11.12. 76 Alive and Kicking 10. BARBEE, VEDA JUANITA: FBLA Ae. BELL, BENJAMIN HARRISON: J.V. Football 8,9; Varsity Football 10,11,12; Varsity Track 9,10,11; Bas- ketball Statistician 11; Hi-Y 8,9; Var- sity Club 10,11,12; NHS 11,12; Debate 9,11,12:; Forensics 9,11,12; SCA 10,11, Speaker of the House-12; Klassroom Kwiz 11, Purely Academic 11. BENTON, KENNETH RAY: Varsity Football 10; CB Club 11; DECA 10,11- Sec. and Treas.; Achievement Mono- gram 11, Perfect Attendance 9,10; Rook Tournament Champion 11. BERGER, TERESA ANN BLAKELY, LILLIAN REBECCA: J.V. Softball 8: Chorus 8; FHA 9; FTA 9.10.1. dr. Iri-Hi-Y¥ 9; Tri-Hi-Y 10, 11,12; Language Club 10,11; Perfect Attendance 8. BLANKENSHIP, CHARLES DWAINE: Art Club 9; Drama Club 10,11; Yearbook Staff 11; °76 Alive and Kicking 10; Wildcat 11. Senior Directory BOLTON, KENNETH HUGH: J.V. Football 8,9; Varsity Football 10,11,12; Indoor Track 9; J.V. Outdoor Track 8, 9; J.V. Baseball 9; Varsity Club 9,10, 12; Science Club 9,10; Hi-Y 8,9,10,12: Forensics 11,12; Debate 9,10,11,12- Captain; NHS 11,12; Achievement Monogram 8,9,10,11,12; Top Speaker in District Debate 10,11. BRAFFORD, LORI LYNN: Basket- ball Statistician 8,11; Softball 10,11; Pep Club 8,9,10,11; Pre-Med 9,10,11; Students in Action for Education 10,11; National Merit Award; Library Club 9,10; NHS 11; Member of Society of Distinguished American High School Students; Band 8,9,10. BURTON, DONALD GRAY: JV. Football 8,9; J.V. Baseball 8,9: Varsity Baseball 10,11,12; Spanish Club 8.9, Varsity Club 10,11,12; DECA 10; Big- gest Flirt. BURTON, STEPHANIE PRATER: Tennis 9,10,11; FHA 8,9-Historian: Drama Club 10; Jr. Tri-Hi-Y 9: Tri- Hi-Y 11,12; Science Club 10; Best Dressed. CALLOWAY, DANIEL: Varsity Football 11,12; DE Club 9; ICT Club 10,11,12; Chorus 11,12: Wildeat 11. CANTRELL, PAMELA ANN: Maj- orette 11,12-Head Majorette; Band Club 12; Chorus 8,9,10,12; One Way Club 10; Monitor Club 9,10. CHILDRESS, THOMAS REID: J.V. Baseball 8,9; J.V. Basketball 10: Cross Country 10; Varsity Ba seball 10,11,12; Varsity Football 11,12; Var- sity Basketball 12; Varsity Club 10; Science Club 10. CLARK, PAMELA GRAY: Jr. Tri Hi-Y 8,9; Tri-Hi-Y 10,11; Science Club 10; Drama Club 9,10,11; FBLA 11,12-Pres.; Achievement Monogram li. CLEMONS, NELSON SHELDON COLLET, LAURA JEAN: Tennis 10, 11,12; FHA 8,9-Historian: Jr. Tri-Hi- Y 9; Tri-Hi-Y 10,11,12: Science Club 9.10; Drama Club i011: SCA 9: Perfect Attendance 9. COTHRAN, JAN COURTNEY: JV. Volleyball 9; Varsity Volleyball 10,11, 12; Varsity Softball 9,10,12; Varsity Basketball Manager 9; Basketball Sta- tistician 10,11,12; FHA 8,9; Jr. Tri- Hi-Y 9; Tri-Hi-Y 10,11; Varsity Club 10,11; 2nd Team All-District Volley- ball 12; Achievement Monogram 9,10, il; Accent i|. CROUCH, RAYMOND LEE DALTON, ROBIN DEAN DALTON, ROBIN JACOBS: J.V. Softball Statistician 9; FHA 8; Jr. Tri-Hi-Y 9; FTA 10; FBLA 12-Chap.; Flag Corps 8,9-Capt. FAST, BARRY LYNN: J.V. Foot- ball 8,9; Cross Country 9; Varsity Football 10,11; SCA 10 11-Senator; Biology Award 10, Art Award 8, American Legion Boy’s State; Accent 11; Most Talented. ELDER, PAMELA ANNE: J.V. Bas- ketball Cheerleading 8; J.V. Football Cheerleading 9-Captain; Varsity Foot- ball Cheerleading 10,11,12-Captain, Varsity Softball, 8-Manager, 9,10,11- Co-captain, ; NHS 11,12-Sec.; FTA 8; Jr. Iri-Hi-Y 8, 9-V.P.: Varsity Club 9,10,11,12; SCA, Senator 1011.12: Senior Class V.P.: Junior Class V.P.: Phys. Ed Award 10; Achievement Mon- ogram 8,10,11,12: Perfect Attendance 8; Homecoming Attendant 11,12: Ist Team All District Softball 11: Accent 12; Varsity Basketball 9,10,11,12; co- captain 11,12. ELLIOTT, BRYAN ODELL: JV. Football 8,9; J.V. Basketball 8,9; J.V. Track 8; Varsity Football 10,11,12; Varsity Basketball 10,11,12; Varsity Golf 9,10,11; Science Club 8, 10-V.P., 1l-Pres: Hi-Y 8,9-Treas., 10-Sec., i11-V.P. 12- Pres. NHS 11,12-Parl; Varsity Club 11,12; Freshman Class Pres., Junior Class Sec., American Legion Boy’s State, MGA 9-Page, 11, 12-Speaker Pro-Tem of the House: Honorable Mention All District Foot- ball 11; Model UN 10; Best All Around. ENGLISH, DONALD WADE: Band $9 1011. EWING, JOHN ROBERT: J.V. Foot- ball 9: Track 8,9,10,11- ICT: DE. FARMER, LESLIE ANN: JV. Cheerleading 9; Varsity Cheerleading 10,11,12; Varsity Basketball 9,10,11, 12; Tennis 10,11,12; Language Club 8, 9,10; Jr. Tri-Hi-¥ 8,9; Tri-Hi-Y 11,12; Varsity Club 10,11,12; Science Club 10,11,12; MGA 11: SCA, 12-Cabinet Officer; NHS 12: Perfect Attendance 9; Achievement Monogram. FARMER, MELODY NELSON: FHA 8,9; J.V. Football Cheerleading 9; BETA Club 9-Treas., 10; Spanish Club 10, 11-Sgt.-at-Arms; J.V. Basket- ball Cheerleading 10. FAUNTLEROY, TAYLOR: Jr. Tri- Hi-Y 8,9; Tri-Hi-Y 10, 11-Treas.. 12-Pres.; NHS 11,12; Science Club 10, 12; Drama Club 10,11-Treas.;: SCA 10- Clerk of the House, 11-Clerk of the Court, 12-Cabinet Officer; Junior Class Finance Manager; Science Award 9; Best All Around Actress 10; Chorus 9,10; Chorus Award 10; Achievement Monogram 9,10,11,12; Governor’s School for the Gifted 11; MGA 11,12; Forensics 10,11,12; School Play 9,10, 11; Yearbook Staff 9; Most Coopera- tive. 156 FERGUSON, RITA GAIL: Band 8,9,10,11,12; Music Club 12; FBLA 12: Perfect Attendance 9; All Count Band 11. FRANCIS, BARBARA GAYLE: FHA 8-Certificate of Merit; Jr. Tri-Hi- Y 9: Tri-Hi-Y 10,12- Historian-Reporter; FTA 10; Science Club -12: Drama Club 9; NHS i2; SCA 12-Senate; Debate 12; Honorable Mention Science Fair 9; Achievement Monogram 10; Perfect Attendance 10; Yearbook 10-Faculty Editor. FRAZIER, SANDRA LEIGH: J.V. Basketball Cheerleading 9; Varsity Bas- ketball Cheerleading 10; Varsity Foot- ball Cheerleading 11,12; Softball Score- keeper 9,10; FHA 8-Class Rep., 9- Parl.; Jr. Tri-Hi-Y 8,9-Treas., Tri- Hi-Y 10-Historian, 11,12-Sec.: Drama Club 10; Science Club 8,10,12; Varsity Club 11; SCA, 10-Senate, 11-Pres. Pro-Tem of Senate, 1 2-Cabinet Officer; NHS 1 1- Treas., 12-V.P.: Yearbook Staff [2: Junior Achievement 12; Biology Award 10; Latin 1 Award 10; Science Fair Honorable Mention 10; Achievement Monogram 8,9,10,11,12; Homecoming Attendant 11; °76 Alive and Kicking 10; MGA 11.12; Va Girls State [i Jr. Class Pres.; Senior Class Co-Treas.; Best All Around. FREEMAN, ANITA GAIL: LV, Football Cheerleading 9; Varsity Foot- ball Cheerleading 10,12; Varsity Bas- ketball 9,10,11,12; Volleyball Score- keeper 11; Tennis 10,11,12;: Softball Manager 9; Jr. Tri-Hi-Y 8,9-Pres.; Tri-Hi-Y 10,11,12; Varsity Club 10,11; Science Club 8,9,10,11,12; Home- coming Attendant 12; 2nd Place MEC Spelling Bee 11; Band 8; MGA 11,12; Flag Corps 9; Perfect Attendance 8; Radio Reporter 12; Yearbook Staff 12: SCA 11-V.P., 12-Senate; Achievement Monogram 8,10; Forensics 12: Friend- liest. FOXX, REGINALD ELWOOD: J.V. Football 8,9; Varsity Football 11,12; ICT 11,12; DE 8,9; °76 Alive and Kick- ing 10; Wildcat 11. GATES, MARY LUCERITA: Glee Club 9; FHA 8; Who’s Who Award in Chorus 11; Nursing Aid Certificate Li. GAY, JAMES CAREY: J.V. Basket- ball Manager 8; J.V. Football 9; Indoor Track 10,11,12; Varsity Football 12; NHS 11,12; Varsity Club 11,12: SCA, 12-Cabinet Officer; Junior Achieve- ment 12; Latin | Award 8; Achieve- ment Monogram 8,9,10,11,12. GILL, ALVIN RAY: J.V. Football 9; Varsity Football 10,11,12; Language Club. 8,9; Science Club 9.10.11. 2: Hi-Y 9,10,11,12; Varsity Club 10,11, 12; Perfect Attendance 8: MGA 11,12: Class Clown. GOARD, LINDA MAE: Track 8; FHA 8; Who’s Who Award 11; Home- coming Attendant 10; Nursing Aid Certificate 11. GRYCTKO, DIANE MARIE: J.V. Cheerleading 8; Chorus 8; Art Club 8; FHA 9; FTA 9,10-Sec., 11-Pres. HACKWORTH, DARRELL JAMES HACKWORTH, SHELBY JEAN: ICT 12; Perfect Attendance 8,9. HALL, JEFFREY LYNN: J.V. Foot- ball 89: JV. Basketball 10, JV, Track 9; Varsity Track 10,11; Varsity Club 11,12; Perfect Attendance 8,9. HALL, JO ANN HALL, KAREN DARLENE: ICT 12. HALL, ROBERT KEITH HASKINS, KELVIN LEON: J.V. Football 8,9; Varsity Football 10,11,12; Varsity Club 10. HENDRICKS, JOHNNA RAE: J.V. Cheerleading 8,9; J.V. Basketball 10; Varsity Basketball 11; Varsity Volley- ball 10,11,12; Varsity Softball 9,10, 11,12; Football Statistician 11; Folk Music 8; FTA 10; Varsity Club 10,11, 12: Tri-Hi-Y 10, Science Club 10: FBLA 11; SCA, 11-House; Sophomore Class V.P.; Homecoming Attendant 9; Biggest Flirt. HICKS, RUSSELL WAYNE: LV. Football 8,9; Track 8,9; Cross Country 9; Tennis 11,12; Football Statistician 11; Latin Club 8,9; Basketball Statisti- cian 11; Hi-Y 10,11-Reporter, 12; Hi-Y Council 11,12-Pres.; NHS 11,12: Var- sity Club 10,11,12; SCA, 12-Pres. Pro- Tem of Senate, Senior Class Co- Treas.; American Legion Boy’s State; Achievement Monogram 9,11,12; MGA 11,12; Model UN 12; Summer Leadership Adventure 10,11,12. HINER, VERA ALICE: Varsity Bas- ketball Cheerleading 12; Varsity Track 12; Chorus 8,9,10,11,12; Vista Singers §,9.10; Jr. Tri-Hi-Y 8,9; 1ri-Hi-Y (1, 12: FBLA [0,11,12: Drama Club 9.10, 11; FTA 8,9; Language Club 8,9,10, 11; Science Club 9,10,11; Varsity Club 12; Pres. Pianist of Chorus 11,12; Achievement Monogram 8,9,10,11,12; Chorus Award 11,12; All-Regional Chorus 9,10,11,12: All State Chorus 12; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; Who’s Who Among Music Students in American High Schools; °76 Alive and Kicking 10, All County Chorus 9,10,11,12. HUDSON, SUSAN LYNN: Major- ette 8,9,10; Band 8,9; Achievement Monogram 8; Perfect Attendance 10. IRBY, DONNA MARIE: Jr. Tri-Hi-Y 8.9: Tri-Hi-Y 10,13,12; Drama Club 11, Science Club 8,9,12. JOHNSON, ALLAN FRANK JOHNSON, STEVEN GLENN: J.V. Football 8,9; Varsity Football 10; DE. JONES, LEONA: FAYE: FHA 8,9; Language Club 8; FTA 10,11-Sec., Tri-Hi-Y bh FBLA 41,12-V. PA chievement Monogram 11. JONES, PRISCILLA REBECCA; ICT 42. KEATTS, EDWARD LYNN KEESEE, RHONDA GAILE: Track 10,11; Varsity Volleyball 10,11,12; Softball Statistician 9; Varsity Basket- ball Cheerleading 10,11,12-Captain; FHA 8; Language Club 8,9; Science Club 10,11; Jr. Tri-Hi-Y 8,9; Tri-Hi-Y 10,11,12; Varsity Club 10,11,12; Folk Music 8: FTA 10-Treas., 11; SCA, 12- House of Representatives; FHA 8; Drama Club 9; Perfect Attendance 9; Achievement Monogram 9,10; 776 Alive and Kicking 10. KEESEE, MARK ALLEN: VICA 10; Ind. Arts 10. KUYPERG, MAURICE HAROLD; Varsity Golf 11; Latin Club 10,11-V.P., _ NHS 11,12; Hi-Y 11,12; Science Club 12: Ind. Arts Club 11; Perfect At- tendance !1; Achievement Monogram li; SCA, Senator 10,1112. LAYNE, DONALD GLENN: Jy Football 8,9; J.V. Baseball 8; Varsity Football 10,11,12; Varsity Track 9, 10; Hi-Y 8,9,11; Varsity Club 10,11,12. LAYNE, RONALD LYNN: iV. Baseball 8; J.V. Football 8,9; Varsity Track 9,10; Varsity Football 10,11,12: Varsity Club 10,11,12; Perfect Attend- ance 8,10. LAW, MARTIN LOYDD.: J.V. Foot- ball 8,9; Varsity Track 9; Varsity Football 10; Language Club 8,9- Treas.; NHS 11,12-Pres.; English A- ward 11; Letter of Commendation from NMSP 12; Most Likely to Succeed. LEE, CONSTANCE MARIE: Library Club 8; Perfect Attendance . LEE, ROBERT WITHERS: Tennis 9, 10,11,12; Varsity Football 11,12; Hi-Y 8,9,10,11,12; Science Club 8,9, 10-Sec. Treas., 11-V.P., 12-Pres: NHS 11. 12; DAR Good Citizen Award; Foren- sics 11,12; Band 8,9; Junior Science and Humanities Symposium 11; Model Judicary Program 11,12; Su perin- tendent’s Advisory Council 12; Va. Highway Safety Commission 11,12; Achievement Monogram 8,9,10,11,12; Model UN 11,12; SCA, 10,11-Assist- ant Speaker of the House, 12-Pres.; Most Co-operative. LEWIS, PEGGY SUE’ DECA 11.12 LEWIS, WILLIAM. MICHAEL: Latin Ciub 9; DE 10.71 ICE 12. LOGWOOD, 10 ANN: ELLEN: DECA 10; VICA412. LUKIN, BEVERLY GALE: Varsay Softball 10,12; FHA 9,10; Science Club 9,10,14; Jr. Tr-Hi-Y 8.9: Tee Hi-Y 10,11; Drama Club 11. MARSH, DONNA KAYE: Softball, 8-Manager, 9,10,11,12; Varsity Volley- ball 10,11,12; J.V. Basketball 10; Folk Music 8; Science Club 8; FTA 10; Perfect Attendance 8; Achievement Monogram 10,11. MARSH, ROBBIE ANN: Softball, 8- Manager, 10; Varsity Volleyball 10,11; FHA 8; Folk Music 8; Jr. Tri-Hi-Y 9; Science Club 8; FBLA 11; FTA 10- Sec.; Tri-Hi-Y 10; Sophomore Class Sec.; Senior Class Sec. MASON, DEBORAH LYNN: Music (lab 12; Band [0,11.12: FBLA 12. MATTOX, MICHAEL EDGAR: J.V. Football 8; Indoor Track 11; Outdoor Track 12; Art Club 8; Science Club 8, 10; SCA, 11-Cabinet Member. MCKEEL, SUZANNE KAYE: Var- sity Volleyball 9,10,11,12; Varsity Bas- ketball 9,10,11,12-Co-captain; Varsity Softball 9,11; Frack 10; Jr. Tri-Hi-Y 8, 9-Sec.. [ri-Hi-¥ 10,11: NHS 11,12; Varsity Club 10,11,12; Art Club 12; tCT 12; Accent 11; 2nd Team All- District Volleyball 10; Ist Team AII- District Volleyball 11,12; Volleyball Player of the Year 12; Most Valuable Volleyball Player 11; Best Defensive Player 10,11; 2nd Team All-District Basketball 11; Most Valuable Player Track 10; Perfect Attendance 8,9. MCPETERS, RONDELL CHARLES: J.V. Outdoor Track 8; Varsity Outdoor Track 9,10,11; Hi-Y $91011.12; Science Ciub 8.9.1), 12; NHS 11,12; Chess Club 9; Varsity Club 10,11,12:; Music Club 12; Science Fair 2nd Place 11; Achievement Mono- gram 8,9,10,11; Perfect Attendance 8, - § 10.11: Band 8.9,10,11,1 2. MELTON, DALE FRANKLIN MELTON, GEORGE HAROLD: J.V. Football 9; DE LIlill, Ici It: Chorus 10,11,12. MELVIN, JAMES DEXTER: Glee Club 8: MEC Club 11; ICT Club 12; DE Club 10: Art Club 9; Perfect Attendance 9,10,11. MILLER, KATHY SUE MOORE, CHARLEEN KAY: HERO 12. MOORE, GORDON JAMES: Library Club; Wildcat 11. MOORE, PATSY CAROL: ICT 12. MOORE, WILLIAM DAVID: Hi-Y 8: Ind. Arts Club 9: NHS 11,12. NEWMAN, JACK THOMAS: J.V. Football 9; Varsity Football 10; Indoor Track 8,9; J.V. Baseball 8,9; Varsity Baseball 10,11,12; Hi-Y 8,9,10; Varsity Clad 9,10,11,12. NOWLIN, LARRY CURTIS: Art Club. OVERSTREET. BILLY JOE: JV. Football 9; J.V. Baseball 9,10; Varsity Baseball 11,12; Hi-Y 8,9,10,11,12; Science Club 8,9,10; NHS 11,12; Var- sity Club 12; MGA 12. PARKER, RICKY L. PAYNE, JOHN THOMAS: J.V. Football 9. PEIRANO, JOHN JOSEPH: VICA 10. PEIRANO, JOYCE MARIE: VICA, Art Club. RICE, REBECCA ELIZABETH RICE, STEVEN LEE: Science Club 12:. NHS 11,12; Science Award 8; 2nd Place Science Fair 10. RICE, TIMOTHY DEAN: VICA 10. ROBBINS, JOHN WITHERS: J.V. Football 8,9; J.V. Basketball 9,10; J.V. Baseball 8,9 Co-captain; Varsity Foot- ball 10,11,12-Captain; Varsity Baseball 10,11,12-Captain; SCA, 12-House of Representatives; Art Award 11; Achievement Monogram 10; Perfect Attendance 8,9,10; Homecoming King; Best Looking. ROBERTSON, WANDA VAUGHN ROBINSON, DEIDRE LORRAINE: Art Club 8,10; FHA 8 8; FBLA 1[0- Reporter, 11,12; Library Club 11; Literary Club 12; NHS 11,12. ROSSER, GEORGE HOLLAND: JV. Football 9; J.V. Baseball 10: Varsity Baseball 11,12; Varsity Foot- bail 11,12; Hi-Y 9,10,11; Language Club 8; SCA, Senator 10,11,12; Var- sity Club 11,12; NHS 11,12; Student Advisory Council 11; Society of Stu- dent Advisory Council 11; Society of Distinguished American High School Students 10; Junior Class Treas.; Per- fect Attendance 8,9,11; Achievement Monogram 9,11; Friendliest. SCRUGGS, BARRY DEAN: JV. Football 9: JV. track 8.9: Cross Country 10; Band 8,9,10,11; DECA Club 10. SEXTON, CHERYL ANN: FHA 8,9; Language Club 8; DECA. SMITH, BRENDA MAE: VICA 10, 1i.id. SMITH, JEFFREY TODD: J.V. Foot- ball 8,9; Varsity Football 10,11; J.V. Track 8; Varsity Track 9,10; Language Club 8; Hi-Y 10; VICA 11; SCA, 10, 11-House of Representatives. SNYDER, JIMMY DOUGLAS: J.V. Football 8,9; Varsity Football 10; Business Club 10; FFA 8,9: Perfect Attendance 9,10. SNYDER, WILLIAM DAVIS: J.V. Football 9; FFA 8,9,10; FTA 9,10; Per- fect Attendance 8,10,11. SOUTHERN, MICHAEL DAVID: J.V. Football 9; J.V. Basketball 10; Varsity Football 11,12; Golf 9,10,11, 12; Hi-Y 8,9,10,11,12; Varsity Club Lil? oNHS. 2 11-12- Band: 8.9.10: Achievement Monogram 8; Best Dressed. STINNETTE, ALFRED LEE: J.V. Football 8,9; Varsity Football 10,12; J.V. Baseball 9; Varsity Track 9,10; Folk Music 8; Hi-Y 8,9,10; Ind. Arts Club 8,9-V.P., 10-Pres. SUTPHIN, TAMARA ELLEN: FHA 8,9. TAYLOR, MICHAEL JOHN: Track 11; Latin Club 9; Yearbook Photog- rapher 10; VICA 12-Pres. THORNHILL, ROGER ALLEN: J.V. Football 8,9; J.V. Basketball 9; Varsity Track 11; Varsity Football 11,12; Best Sportsmanship. TWEEDY, GINGER LYNN: Art Club 8; FHA 8; DECA 10; Library Club 10. WALLER, GERALDINE CECILIA: J.V. Basketball 10; Varsity Softball 9, 11; Varsity Football Cheerleading 10, 11,12; Basketball Manager 11; DECA 10,11-Sec. Treas.; Perfect Attend- ance 8,9,10,11. WALTERS, JACQUELINE JEAN- ETTE: Softball, 9-Manager, 10,11,12; Volleyball 10,11,12; J.V. Basketball 10; FHA 8; FTA 8,10-V.P.; Science Club 10,11; JR. Tri-Hi-Y 9; Tri-Hi-Y 10; FBLA 11; Office Aide Award; Accent [1]. WILLIAMSON, DEBRA JEAN: Softball, 8-Manager, 10,11; J.V. Football Cheerleading 9; Basketball manager 9,10; Volleyball 10; Varsity Club 9,10,11,12: Jr. Tri-Hi-Y¥ 10,1 1- Chaplin, 12-Chaplin; Eighth Grade V.P.; Homecoming Attendant 8,10; Homecoming Queen; Best Looking. WILSON, SHIRLEY JESSE: VICA: “Oldest in the Class”’. WITT, DEBRA GAIL: FHA 8,9- Recreational Leader, 10,11,12; SCA, 10-House of Representatives; Band 8, 9,10,11,12-Assistant Drum Major; Wildcat Orchestra 11; All County Band 11; District Festival 10; Perfect Attendance 10; Achievement Mono- gram 11. WHITE, KENNY WAYNE WOOD, TIMOTHY ALLEN YEATIS; ERNEST LEROY: VICA 1ii2, 7 Looking back, this year has produced many memorable occasions. Can we ever forget the movies ROGKY AY OUSLIGHTAUPaM Yel Lhe and the superb STAR WARS, enjoyed by US and millions more as the film of the decade? And wherever we went remember the jeans we wore-Levi’s in denim or cor- duroy, a fad we indulged in with pride. Then we mourned with Hollywood the loss of Bing Crosby, Guy Lombardo, Freddie Prinze, and especially Elvis Presley. As king of rock and roll Elvis’ death left a void felt by all of US. Our year has been full with these events and many more that, combined with school activities, have enriched our minds and expanded our understanding of life. They blend to influence and mold US into mature people. Right- Elvis Presley during one of his many performances. Bottom Right- Levi’s mobile made by Sandra Frazier is displayed in the library. Below- STAR WARS show prices for admission at the Pittman Plaza theatre. q, S ) (3, Bi BI : Involved ina 158 Closing Looking back, we recall many special events during this year. What fun we had decorating our homeroom doors for the Art Club’s Christmas door contest. Mr. Boteler’s “Santa’s Helpers” won first prize; Mrs. Robinson’s room, second place; Mrs. Hicks, third place; and Mrs. Andrews and Mr. Lamanna’s honorable mention. hestG ieand:C.O: E floatidepicting Christmas in Disney World as the theme won first place in the Altavista Christmas parade. Several assemblies entertained. US. Can we ever forget the General Motors and Atomic Energy presentations with their chemical cake and static electricity? Left- Brenda Sexton helps in demonstration dur- ing the General Motors assembly. Bottom Left- Santa’s Little Helpers by Mr. Boteler’s home- room wins first place in Art Club door decorating contest. Below- I.C.T. C.O.E. present first SANTA® | CEE Tie HELPERS} CARES EMO CLO EET I NE es il Ch ied waren my changing worl Closing 159 160 Closing Awaiting the future. Each one of US have shared many experi ences this year. We hope this book has cap tured some of them and will supply fonc memories in years to come of friends anc activities enjoyed during your high schoo years. A special thanks goes to several people fo helping put this yearbook together. Som« contributed in greater ways than others but with the effort of all combined it cam off effectively: Thank You: Administration and Faculty Advisors- Mr. Hefflefinger and Mrs Martin Frank Wright Studios Gazette Josten’s American Yearbook repre sentative- Ted Floyd Nuntius Staff Patrons Portrait Place Most of all our thanks go to you becaus¢ it is you that make the book interesting anc the long hours of hard work worth while. Above- Danny Dudley and David Gibson hack away at the tree toppled to make way for new construc- tion. Top Left- Bomb threat sends students to the stadium while building is searched. Left- In fall construction began on the new gymnasium. 1 s4 y ‘ we ie A ¥ th Wt ee ad: i i] ee hee pitt Oe Sa eee a opp ee Sie - ne SS Sirs a oa ane Saas .