Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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Transcribing letters and typing them in shorthand class are Sherri South- ern, Karen Whitely, Rhonda Roach and Marie Slusser. Cheerleaders Stacy Lowman, Kay Nichols, Lisa Kennedy, Melissa Booker, and Sylvia Anthony keep the spirit moving in new gym. Table Of Contents Opening .. Student Life Academics Students Se ee ‘ Seniors ; Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Pre-Freshmen Victory Seekers ROOStCtS a ae Index Clubs . G@losin can aees We Got More Space Opening 3

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It’s About Time... Peer arte eee ne A main goal of our school was to complete the construc- tion of our new building. This process excited not only teach- ers and staff, but students as well. The new facilities and environment created a differ- ent, exciting atmosphere. We believe our new building will affect us as well as newcomers to our school. New changes in the school oc- curred over the summer includ- ing renovation of the office, guidance department, and art department. The gymnasium was almost completed. We are proud of it, and feel that we deserve it. After more than fif- teen years of promises, it was about time we got a new facility. Above: Mrs. Smith, Larry Hudson, for Wil Henry. Below Right: The and Lauri Turnes obtain informa- atmosphere of the new art depart- tion from Mrs. Graham, and Mrs. ment helps Lola Anderson, and Hunley. Above right: New facilities Shirlene Burger develop their ar- in the home economics department tistic talents. provide many learning possibilities “ , 2 Opening

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4 Opening PLES ARS Teresa Burgess and Debbie Osborne found biology class to be an interest- ing experience as well as a challenge. “Tt’s about time...” echoed 726 Colonels, but for different reasons. The seniors felt it was about time they took over the top spot. Taking senior pic- tures, ordering graduation an- nouncements and caps and gowns, and creating their own float for the Christmas parade were only a few of their special activities. Those seniors want- ing to attend college found themselves taking college boards and achievement tests. The class of ’80 felt it was about time they got to order their well-deserved class rings. Planning prom was another big event too. College-bound jun- iors took preliminary SAT’s to give them an idea of their abil- ity to do college work. Sophomores anxiously await- ed getting driver’ licenses and Right: In Junior Achievement Sherri Southern learns new techniques about the business world from her adult ad- visors. Right: Mark Brumfield realizes being in high school isn’t all fun and games, but requires a bit of study. some even got cars! Being up- perclassmen, they took mini- mum competency test which an overwhelming percent passed. They also took the Armed Services Vocational Ap- titude Battery test. This was one more available measure- ment of what the students are capable of doing. Freshmen began to use some of their acquired liberties by getting involved in an array of varsity activities. Their pro- found presence was felt throughout the year beginning with their successive pep rally victories. Kighth graders thought it was about time they moved into high school status! They immediately adjusted to their atmosphere of new courses, sports, clubs, and an assortment of new freedoms. It’s About Timea