Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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Left: Creating hoagie sandwiches keeps Mike Holland pretty busy and helps pay for band expenses and field trips. It was 7 o’clock in the morning. While most were barely awake, de- voted band members practiced dil- igently for an upcoming game. There were many games to play for, hence, early morning practices became ritual. Being in band was demanding but it balanced when you consider the fun, such as performing at King’s Dominion. Homecoming brought William Campbell onto the Colonel field where the two bands united and played together. It’s about time someone presented new ways to compliment our band. Left: Cooperation is the key word as our band and the band from William Campbell practice for homecoming halftime. Above: Being invited to perform at King’s Dominion rouses pride among band mem- bers, as seen on their faces. Student Life 13

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Aptitudes Draw Much Attention “T just hope I can keep up my grade average” was a common re- mark among many National Ho- nor Society inductees. By ll means, October 26 was a proud day for twenty students selected for membership into the presti- gious organization. The ceremony, held in the cafeteria, attracted parents and invited guests. Not only were they pleased with the event itself, but also seemed de- lighted with the entertainment provided. Below: Appearing on the television quiz show, Klassroom Kwiz, are Mike Reaves, Mark Finch, and Dennis Merricks. With an air of nostalgia and ex- citing choreography, the chorus treated guests to a musical extrav- aganza. The induction ceremony concluded with brief congratu- latory remarks by Mr. Edmunds. A reception in the library followed. As the year passed the Society represented the school well when three senior members participated on Klassroom Kwiz. Beginning November 26, Mike Reaves, Mark Finch, and Dennis Merricks de- feated four teams before finally retiring. Across: Explaining one of the qualities required of new Honor Society members is Ramona Campbell, a senior member. Right: Dancing to the popular music of the 50’s spices up the chorus’ fine performance at N.H.S. induction ceremony. 12 Student Life

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Although SODA was not a new club, few students understood just what it was. Students Organized for Developing Attitudes was de- signed to aid youngsters in per- sonality development decision making. It encouraged them to ex- press their feelings and also be aware of those of others. SODA partners are required to take thirty hours of training which trains them in leading discussions, listening, and values clarification, to name a few. In the process of teaching sixth graders the impor- tance of individuality, SODA members began to appreciate it in themselves. Right: Holding a group discussion enables SODA partner, Scott Steele, to understand the attitudes of youngsters today. Above: Film presentations are often used Right: Individual attention is valid to during sessions to supply students with growth of a young person’s confidence in information about things like drug abuse. himself as exhibited by Angela Walker. 14 Student Life