Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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Toney Takes Over A.D. Dist. Champs Spotlighted Athletes, coaches, parents, and boosters gathered for the All Sports Banquet at the National Guard Ar- mory on May 28, 1980. This annual recognition banquet was emced by Mr. Chester Brockwell. Athletic Director, Linda Smither, welcomed guests. Mr. Harold Drumheller gave the invoca- tion. Following the buffet dinner, coaches presented awards. Highlighting the nights’ activities was the recogni- tion of a regional championship-girls’ tennis, and two district championship teams: girls’ tennis and golf. After the awards, Mrs. Smither an- nounced she was resigning as athletic director and head football coach Den- nis Toney would take the position. Receiving the top honor of the night, the R.J. Edwards award, were Scott Finch, football; Micah Moon, boys’ basketball; and Lisa Cook, girls’ bas- ketball. R.J. Edwards winner Micah Moon receives his award (for boys’ basketball) from Coach Ed Fra- zier. Master of Ceremonies, Chester Brockwell, applaudes as he looks on. Volleyball coach Chip Perkins awards Becky District golf medalist Danks Burton accepts Burgess trophy for Most Valuable Player for the trophy from Coach Jerry Rice. The team, be- season. hind his efforts, won the district by one stroke. 16 Sports Banquet

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All planning and hard work came to its summit on the night of May 3rd. With the gym flaunting its deco- rations of blue and white and the bank “Sky Jack” beating out a disco rock, the juniors and seniors danced the night away. Hopefully, as their theme suggested, the night would be remembered “Always and Forever”’. Even the most sophisticated social won’t keep Dwayne Marshall from clowning around as he models “neon light” sunglasses borrowed from Mr. Funderburk. His date, Donna Aikeds, and friends, Eddie Cox and date, Melody Dalton, and David Moore looked on. Providing disco, rock, and even some slow music “Sky Jack” was the entertainment for the night. Students take a moment to hold each other close during a slow dance. Prom 15

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4 The Kelly E. Smither award is given to Debbie Osborne by softball coach Susan Callis. The award is given to the girl who showed enthusiasm in both softball and volleyball. Right: R.J. Edwards winners Micah Moon, boys’ basketball; Lisa Cook, girls’ basketball; and Scott Finch, football. Each of these athletes helped his team’s efforts during the season. Top: 1979-80 Award winners: Keith Moon, most points in season; Arthur Organ, most improved boys’ basketball; Sybil Moss, best defense girls’ basketball; Teddy Fergeson, most valuable tennis; Micah Moon, R. J. Edwards boys’ basketball; Ricky Faulker, best defense boys’ basketball, best offense football; Linda Gill, most improved soft- ball; Scott Carpenter, most improved baseball; Becky Burgess, highest batting average-best de- fense play softball, most valuable volleyball; Lisa Cook, R.J. Edwards girls’ basketball; Scott Finch, R.J. Edwards football, highest batting average-most valuable baseball; Danks Burton, most valuable golf; Tracy Burgess, best defense baseball; LeAnne Williamson, Colonelette award girls’ basketball; Alison Steel, most improved vol- leyball; Renee Walker, most valuable player girls’ tennis. Sports Banquet 17