Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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A Building For a Brighter Future Familiar faces of workers gradually disappeared. Afrer two years of con- struction, the new high school wing, gym, library, auditorium, music depart- ment and other improvements finally came together to form a spacious, ber- ter equipped high school and middle school. The mud, mess, buzzing, and banging endured for rwo years of ren- ovation and construction produced a school of which all students were proud. Bright colored furniture and carpeting Workmen complete insrallarion of uriliry ourler in rhe new wing mace the library, classrooms, and teach- ers’ lounges more aftractive and com- forrable. Teachers enjoyed workrooms which accomodated each department individually. Over four million dollars in materials, construction costs, and furnish- ings formed a first rate school building. After a wait of more than ten years, the community finally received an educa- tional complex with modern equipment to prepare its yourh for the decade of the 80's and beyond. Congestion Curbed By New Rear Bus Stop Along with other changes, the bus loading area was moved. Instead of boarding buses in front of the school, bus riders were directed to the back entrance of the high school wing. This re - routed bus traffic and alleviated some congestion. Students did nor mind the change. If even provided some middle schoolers with their only view of the high school during the Bus riders walls roward the back entrance of the school front rhe bus srop Contents Opening Student Life Academics People Victory Seekers Boosters Index Clubs Closing | = A 53 109 141 157 170 Opening 3

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NEW DIMENSIONS 2 Opening “B'' Line Generates Newfound Interest in Cafereria Lunches Cafeteria lunches provided a new and interesting prospect for students. In adci- tion to the usual meals served, another type of lunch tray was offered. The new “B line gave students the option of buying a lunch consisting of a hamburger or hotdog, a vegerable, a piece of fruit, and a carton of milk instead of the regu- lar menu. The “B lunch was a wel- comed and refreshing change because it was more like the meals enjoyed at fast food establishments. During breaks, srudents were able to purchase fruit, milk and other nutritional items in the cafeteria. The candy which used to be sold ar breaks was replaced by these items to alleviate the mess caused by candy wrappers and cans and to provide students with a more nutritional snack. Standing in the famed 'B ’ line are Shelia Fox, Billy Barbour, Albert Rowland, Twana Hubbard, La- zonia Myers, Greg Pope Relaxing in the new lounge area of the library are Bertha Thornhill and Chauncey Clarke. Comfortable, Private, Stimulating Atmosphere Promotes Library For many students the library added a new dimension fo life ar A.H.S. The new library, which was built the size of the old gym, offered many new, appeaiing fea- tures for students’ research and study. Larger facilities provided the space need- ed to expand the original supply of read- ing, reference, and educational mareri- als. The extra space also allowed rhe necessary private desk ‘‘cubicles’’ to be- come a reality. Convenient study tables of bright yellow and blue were scattered around for convenient study. A new card catalogue and checkour station made finding and acquiring books easier. A lounge area near the “‘current’’ mag- azine rack was a nice place to relax and catch up on the latest ’scoops’” in print. Conference rooms invited students to participate in more group activities in a relaxed atmosphere without disturbing anyone. Mrs. DeJarnette, the librarian, was always nearby fo assist anyone in finding what they n eeded. Needless to say the library was a big hit with the student body. Students return to cars afer classes have ended. Cars driven by students required an A.HS. sticker and registration in the office. A New Dimension - Parking A long awaited luxury was a student parking lor. Although not an earth shat- tering change, after parking along Bed- ford Avenue for two years it was wel- comed. Space was made for faculty at rear of school building, and students in- herited convenient, spacious, “‘refin- ished” faculty lor to students’ delighr.

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4 Opening Stowing Books A Modern Way A real trear for students was indi- vidual lockers. Accustomed to the old fashioned, gray lockers, students found the bright yellow, modern lock- ers an appealing new dimension. The school supplied each locker with a sturdy Masrer combination lock and instructions on how to use them. As many students found our, if they didn't use the lock, some things mys- Reaching into rhe top compartment of his locl- er is Barry Jenkins. The new lockers are divided into two parts. A lever located in the botrom compartment opens the rop one. teriously disappeared from the locker. If the lock was left unfastened, if was strangely locked on backwards. Hap- pily, after several visits of the sneaky locker snoop, students dutifully used their locks. One common complaint made abour the new lockers was space. The lockers were situated so close together thar students found them- selves shoulder to shoulder and el- bow to elbow berween classes when they tried to get into their lockers. However, the shiny new lockers and the togetherness were greatly appre- ciared and enjoyed. NEW DIMENSIONS = Taking A Giant Step Forward The two biggest stories of the year were the end fo construction on the new buildings and the opening of the middle school. The seventh graders were transferred from the elementary school fo join the eighth graders in the renovated area of the old high school ro form a middle school Teachers were shifted from the elementary and high schools for the faculty. Gradually both teachers and students became used to Returning from a break are Willie Seamster, Mr. Arthur, Michelle Woodruff, Mr. Frazier, Mrs. Gold- smith, and Marilyn Gares , an atmosphere more closely resembling high school. The middle school operated on its own bell schedule which began af 8:30. It employed Mr. Charles Arthur as its assistant princi pal and Mrs: Kay Hinson as guidance counselor. Middle school stu- dents enjoyed breaks, lockers, pep ral- lies, and seven 50 minute classes as their new experiences. The middle school has added a new dimension to the orginal population of AHS.