Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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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

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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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Bing, Bang, Splat! Mark Hucherson, Straining every muscle in his body lift | Blake Sisk, and friend challenge them- 400 pounds is Jesse Lewis. Jesse placed selves on a video game at A.J. second in the first annual weight lifting Skateworld. Many students spend their contest against Rustburg. quarters and spare time this way. What’s playing at the movies tonight? If all other plans fall through, there is one thing that can be depended upon, the movies. Even though the movie prices got more expensive, this didn’t stop students from going the to River Ridge Mall Cinema. A favorite activity of many students is skating. Taking advantage of the dollar night at A.J. Skateworld are Dawn Rolfe and Kim Anthony. Tuesday al- lowed students to skate, play video games, and have a good time for only a dollar. Students participate in many contests such as the hokey-pokey, age races, squat races, limbo, and Mexican hat dance. These contests allowed stu- dents to participate in single as well as partner competition. 12 Hangouts