Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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i 4 : i i i Left: Teachers and students alike enjoy Christmas Tea hosted by Spanish Club. Table decorations in- cluded the traditional pinata and Reyes Magos Above right: Jarnes Stern, Barry Rucker, Donna Tyler. Dwayne Marshall, and Jeff Dalron show off costumes in Latin class. Study of dress was part of investigation of Roman lifestyle conducted in Larin | and ll. Above left: Mrs. Tolley serves Kristi Davis camem- bert cheese while Philip Protz wairs his turn Banquers 13

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Banquets Compliment The biggest activity for a lor of clubs was their banquets. Developing themes, menus, and skits and sometimes acquiring quest speakers required careful planning. The lar- gest group involved was the Furure Home- makers of America which held its annual Parent-Daughrer banquet. In addition to earing plenty of good food, a quest speal- er, the Reverend Worley talked to the group abour parent- child relationships. Customs prevailed at Language Club fes- tivities. The Latin Club observed a Roman Right: Gwen Cox gives speech during FHA's Parent- Daughter banquet Below: Sponsors, Mrs. Doris Cocke and Mrs. Elizabeth Shelton, present awards ar FHA Parent-Daughrer Ban- quer ai a e ” ea 4 a“ th se » ‘ a et? ;s een 6 eee eet ptfe eee sgn ae ae a ee? ge? ® Ree ee ee oe. arr aee tT 12 Banquers Clubs’ Activities dress code with members wearing fogas. The Spanish Club hosted a Christmas tea for the faculty who were presented with sou- venir crosses of Santiago, the patron saint of Spain, as they arrived. As part of a study of French cuisine, the French Club empried their pockets to pay the tab at Le Chaler where they feasted on treats like escargots bourguignon, coq au vin, coquilles Sr. Jac- ques, and baked Alaska. They also sampled pastries and cheese in class. These organizations enjoyed strong memberships because of these and orher activities. Below right: The Rev. Mr. Jim Worley, a quest speak- er for banquer, receives gift of appreciation from Leslie Ferguson as Mrs. Cocke, Mrs. Betty Daymude, Mr, and Mrs. Horace Cox, and Gwen Cox warch. TRH Qe } sia [SER ee, ’ ss % ‘TR Ga ae wo = “S 98 we enka Soe 3 5% gy , 2 P ol sd . “ 3 —— oe ; = hoy . a ® 2 i

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14 Band New Director Gets Band Sreppin High New style through different formations and playing better songs broughr the band to the forefront. The biggest reason for this change was new band director, David Price. Mr. Price, a graduate of Greensboro College and a native of Sanford, N.C., brought spirit and enthusiasm to the band. The band attended parades in Altavista, Bedford, and Brookneal during the Christ- mas holiday and placed in each. In order to buy New uniforms next year, the band sold 2,000 hoagies and made $1,400. They also raffled tickers on a 1971 Oldsmobile. EEL Right: Jimmy Yearts practices. his trumper solo while drum majors, Sreve Maschal and Virginia Willey, and the rest of the band look on. Above: Mr. Price gets into.the mood of the song as he conducts the band during practice. Top: The 1979 - 80 band caprains are Twyla Howell, head majorette; Karhy Ritzer, Alicia Rob- bins, flag captians; Virginia Willey, Steve Maschal, drum majors.