Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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Pinning a flower on Todd Mat- tox’s shirt is Michelle Payne. Flower days were held about once a month by different groups and girls and guys buy for their favorite person. 6 Student Life “Do I look tacky or what?” asks Kam Goldsmith as friend Holly Collins looks on. Stu- dents showed their spirit by wearing their worst on Tacky Day, part of yearbook week. LIFE STUDENT LIFE STUDENT LIFE STUDENT LIFE STUDENT LIFE STUDENT Student life. Self-explanatory? Not necessarily. Stu- dents at Altavista High tend to make themselves excep- tions to nearly every rule simply by being themselves — doing the unexpected. Seniors and underclassmen had a very full schedule, balancing classes among sports, clubs, music les sons, band, yearbook, and active social lives. Sports, especially, took up lots of time after school hours. Football, for example, took more practice time this year. The players started a weight-lifting program last spring and worked all summer. Consequently, the Colonels won several games for the first time in two years. Also, the girls’ varsity basketball concentrated their efforts and became one of the best teams in the region. Six team members attended summer camps to work on their individual skills as well as team work. Studies, however, did not get neglected due to the long list of activities. Exceptional students were able to juggle a full calendar and extra curricular activities along with the work necessary to keep up their all important aca- demic average. This average was especially important to seniors, with an eye on college. Grades were a key factor in class rank and nominees for National Honor Society. Some newcomers in the form of seventh graders found that they, too, would have to push themselves a little more to achieve, but they were helped along by the “old timers” of the middle school, the eighth graders. All of this extra effort, however, did not detract from student life outside of the classroom. In fact, it flour- ished! Dressing just right, “hanging out”, and being in- volved — these are all factors in student life. The higher the goal, it seemed, the higher the Altavista High achievers reached!

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7 Doing their share to make prom a colorful and memorable experience are Angi Mattox and Kevin Garner. The juniors put in hours of work and prep- aration to make the dance special. (top) S-t-r-e-t-c-h! That’s exactly what Mi- chelle Garner is doing as she puts up a poster promoting school spirit. Help- ing her are fellow cheerleaders Dina Hollie and Sun Ryeon Kim. ys are e re Students’ Sights Set H “Another test? Come on, give us a break!” Sound familiar? To most students it does. By the mid- dle of the year, most stu- dents needed a break from teachers, tests, and obliga- tions, but they persevered. An optimistic outlook helped make the year a profitable one. Optimism supplied the students’ main strength, it seems, as is revealed in the answers received to the question, “What do you feel is the best time of the school day?’ Among the many re- sponses were these: eeunche: ““A.P. because of the dis- cussions.” igher 5 5 ‘‘Government during Panel sessions.”’ and the ever popular, “Classes with filmstrips so I can catch up on my sleep.” Most of these answers, kidding aside, reflect the change in attitudes by stu- dents toward themselves and their futures. There was in evidence a quiet but no- ticeable determination to succeed, to be an individual, and to express one’s point of view. Exercising during afternoon prac- tice are Larry Pillow and Paul Sim- mons. The football team practiced diligently every day to stay in top form. Watching from the side is Stacy Mitchell. Opening 5

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“Are you sure you only want one?” asks Mary Eubanks as she sells Dino Poindexter a spirit ribbon. Spirit ribbons were sold all day be- fore a home game to boost the team’s morale. Is Timmy sounding off again? No, he’s just practising his trumpet. Timmy McPeters was one of the Nuntius Homecoming Band Prom Christmas Hancoutsieemcn, pon Current(Events 3... Studentiliteseeer eee PaGsenerasnion. Students Lileeeee ere STUDENT LIFE STUDENT LIFE STUDENT LIFE . | A WY main reasons the Altavista High School Marching Band is so im- pressive. Signing friend Sun Ryeon Kim’s yearbook is Deborah Burch. Stu- dents spend lots of time looking through the new yearbooks and treasuring memories. 7 Student Life