Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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Victory Lifts Spirits Two days of excitement, col- or, new traditions, and a victo- rious game for the Colonels marked Homecoming. All this took place during dreary weather, but it did not dampen Homecoming spirits. The cheerleaders put forth a super effort, and behind Miss Rhonda Robinson’s guidance the Homecoming Dance was a night that students would re- member. The crowning of Queen Ju- dith Walker and King Joe An- drews added a highpoint to the landslide victory of the Colo- nels over Jefferson Forest. At Obviously enjoying the sounds of “Diamond D” and the flashy decora- tions of the dance are the students and their dates. 10 Homecoming the traditional crowning cere- mony a new touch was added when the attendants were es- corted by their fathers. When the music. started playing Saturday night every- one there knew the dance would be a night to remember. The theme ‘‘Wandering Stranger” was enhanced by sil- ver, white, pink, and blue streamers with stars and clouds to give a heavenly effect on the dance. Diamond D played pop- ular hits that kept everyone on the floor. As the dance ended only memories of the excite- ment lingered with flowers, napkins, and photographs. Following tradition and taking the ceremonial kiss are King Joe Andrews and Queen Judith Walker.

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“IT wanna ... yearbook!” John Steele NUNTIUS staff members often provides a commercial break during stayed after school to meet a deadline. the yearbook assembly as Coretta Or- | Here Bonnie Adams and Lewis Clark gan and Bonnie Adams watch. work on a page. li Who says blondes have more fun? Cheerleader Chris Lukin assists the marching band during half time of the Powder Puff game. “Second payment due.” Dawn Clark and Andrea Farmer try to fudge on yearbook payments as eighth grade salesman, Hope Francis comes to col- lect. “Can I open the door now?” Here Bet- sy Switzer and David Arthur develop pictures after school. Nuntius 9

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The 1983 Homecoming Court: King Joe Andrews and Queen Judith Walk- er along with senior attendants and their escorts: Bonnie Adams and Trey Chapman, Michelle Cook and Rodney Hogue. An aggressive offense runs over the Jefferson Forest defense to score. Mark Gregory was a key factor on of- fense and defense and received recog- nition as athlete of the week. Here escorted by her father is Andrea Nichols. A new addition to the home- coming pagentry is having fathers es- cort their daughters. With the help of football players, the “Diamond D” was made up of 3 disc cheerleaders worked hard on the jock eys who played their collection of Homecoming decorations of stars, the top pop and soul hits. They made streamers and a silver ball. the people feel as if they could dance forever. Homecoming 11 ee