Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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%, pTLA SLE , aac eiananten tte i During half-time the band performed ending with a Representing the senior class are Julie Campbell spectacular rendition of “Somewhere over the Rain- with escort Ronald Dalton, Queen Delene Cox and bow” complete with a rainbow made by band boost- King Joey Gray, and Rhonda Chalmers with escort ers. Alan Worsham. Homecoming 9

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Dance Outshines Game Loss The loss of the homecoming game to the Appomattox Raiders did not spoil our fun. The half-time show, with the crowning of Queen Delene Cox and King Joey Gray, captured the crowd’s attention. As the band formed an arcade along the fifty yard line, class attendants crossed the field. Principal John Erb crowned the court composed of: seniors — Julie Camp- bell and Rhonda Chalmers; juniors Tina Tucker and Jill Taylor; sophomores Bonnie Adams and Michelle Cook; freshmen Leslie Holland and Lauri Lane. Meanwhile, the cheerleaders with the help of other students decorated the old Lining up for offense, the Colonels put up a hard fight against the Appomattox Raiders Decorating for homecoming, Stephen Campbell and Jeff Chapman help Michelle Garner Dancing to TNT are Bertha Thornhill and date Tony Taylor. Behind them are Walter Myers and Twanna Hubbard gym with violet, fuchsia and light pink streamers. Terri Dalton painted the back- drop showing the theme “Endless Love.” When the music started playing Satur- day night, students, alumni and chaper- ones danced to the beat of TNT until mid- night. There was plenty of hard music and, of course, the soft to get close to our dates. As the dance ended, all the excitement remained as memories with flowers, nap- kins, and pictures taken by Mr. Jim Fun- derburk making a night to remember. King Joey Gray gives Queen Delene Cox the tradi- tional kiss during Friday night’s football against the Appomattox Raiders game

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: a 1980-81 Award Winners: Susan Stciger, Most Out- standing — track; Candy Ashby, Most Improved softball; Beth Mattox, Best Batting Average, and Most Improved — volleyball; Donna Kirby, Best De- fense — softball; LeAnne Williamson, R.J. Edwards award girls’ basketball; not pictured: Alison Steele, Most Valuable Player volleyball; Beth Hendricks, Kelly E. Smither award ee, Hl Receiving the R.J. Edwards award, as her usual! self in shorts, is LeAnne Williamson. She and the tennis team almost did not make it to the banquet because of their involvement in the state tournament 1O Sports Banquet Banquet Reveals Talent The sweat and tears, moments of de- pression, and joys of victory all seemed worthwhile at the Sports Banquet. Ath- letes, coaches, parents, and boosters gath- ered at the National Guard Armory on May 20, 1981, to honor all athletic teams. Mr. Dennis Toney, athletic director, wel- comed guests and emced the annual ban- quet. Mr. Harold Drumheller, former coach and principal, gave the invocation. Following the buffet dinner, coaches presented awards. The highlight of the night was the recognition of the girls’ ten- nis team which went all the way to state and the boys’ basketball team which won the Seminole District. Receiving top honor of the night, the R.J. Edwards award, were Micah Moon for football and boys’ basketball and LeAnne Williamson, girls’ basketball. Two special presentations were part of program. The Exchange Club, which oper- ates the concession stand, gave a donation to the athletic department representing profits for the season. Mr. Toney recog- nized Mr. Bill Ferguson for his outstand- ing service to the school and work with the boosters. He received the Colonel Club Award. Receiving the R.J. Edwards award from basketball coach John Erb is Micah Moon. With his and the team’s effort the boys f inished out a fine season.