Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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The gym buzzed as classes filed in for the annual awards assembly. Who would be recognized for outstanding leadership and service in academics, music, school contests, perfect atten- dance, and clubs? Points had been filed with SCA president Ran Coleman. Now those fortunate students who met requirements would receive either their monogram “A’’s or an emblem to add to the monogram. A total of ninety-four people were recognized. Department chairmen recognized students achieving academic excel- lance. Social Studies Department: world history-Lori Wallace; world ge- ography -Susan Steiger; U.S. history- James Stern; U.S. government-Jeff Finch, Jennifer Giles. Math Depart- ment: Algebra I-Lisa Bullington; Alge- bra Il-Mark Woodard; Advance Math I-Mark Woodard; geometry-Susan Steiger, Lori Wallace; Advance Math IIl-Monty Payne, Sherry Melton; Eng- lish Department: English )-Cindy Kel- ly; English 10-Lori Wallace; English II- Head of the Social Studies Department, Mrs. Lilian Andrew presents award to James Stern for outstanding work in U:S. history. 18 Awards Assembly Leadership Service Saluted Susan Steiger; English 12-Jennifer Giles. Foreign Language Department: Spanish I-Debra Sandler; Spanish II- Lori Wallace; French II-Mark Woo- dard; Latin I]-Kim Arthur. Science De- partment: earth science-Buddy Ot- tinger; biology-Cheryl Childress, Phil- lip Protz; chemistry-Linda Gill. Then on November 12, house lights dimmed as National Honor Society members led thirteen inductees solemn- ly down the aisle of the auditorium. Un- der the direction of Mrs. Virginia Clark the society held its annual induction. Lighting candles symbolic of leader- ship, service, character, and scholarship were Deborah Sandler, Sylvia Anthony, Kay Nichols, and Donna Tyler who re- minded inductees of criteria used for their selection. President Jeff Finch and Principal John Erb congratulated inductees, and Johnna Farris sang “Everything.” A re- ception in the cafeteria allowed parents and friends an opportunity to congratu- late inductees. After seven months of continuous work, the news- paper staff finally organized the “Orange Ex- press.” Greg Pribble, and Kevin Owen received awards for their diligent effort to give AHS it’s first newspaper in more than a decade.

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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

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NHS first year members: Front row: Lori Protz, Denise Shotwell, Thalia Robinson, Crystal Moor- Pinning the ribbon on Dwayne Marshall is efield, Johnna Fariss, Cheryl Childress; Back Linda Gill as Kay Nichols, Debra Sandler, row: Dwayne Marshall, Kirk Irby, Alison Steele, Sylvia Anthony, Jeff Finch, Mrs. Virginia Barbara Willey, Susan Steiger, Steven Dalton, Clark watch. Jeff Phillips. Parents and friends gather in cafeteria to | Second year members of NHS serve students at congratulate new inductees. Enjoying refresh- reception. LeAnne Williamson hands punch to ments as they visit are Spencer Brown, Mr. Bruce Goldsmith as Jon Belinski awaits his turn. and Mrs. Don Fariss, Mrs. Sylvia Childress, | Virginia Willey stands ready to help while Jerry Cheryl Childress, Jeff Chapman, Mike Snead opens peanuts. James Stern and Mark Weeks, Johnna Fariss, Mrs. Joanne Protz, | Woodard eye the almost empty cookie tray. and Lori Protz. National Honor Society 19