Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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School Is Full Of ... School was full of spirit and fun. The problem was students could not show it. One reason was they did not have pep ral- lies because the administration declared a need for more in- structional time. Another rea- son was the elimination of sen- ior — faculty games. This real- ly hurt the seniors because they did not have a chance to beat teachers and principals legally. Now, the school was not all that bad. Take, for instance, having to sit on the Bedford and 10th Street side of the halis. That was exciting! And school was fun, too. The sen- iors got to wait in line for fooeninnaecoomagentic mene ica lunch, even when they got out five minutes earlier than un- derclassmen so they would not have to stand in line. Even though there were some changes that disappointed stu- dents, there were also good things happening. For instance, all varsity teams had great win- ning seasons. And there was more involvement in clubs and after school activities such as band, J.A. and Hi-Y. Sure, school can sometimes be a bore but with all the winning games, wild parties, and crazy friends around, who could be bored too long? Enjoying their lunch and also catching up on some gossip are Audrey Robin- son, Lenora Myers and Margo Rice. But what is Rodney Hogue doing with these girls? Letting everyone know that they are No. | are some of the Colonelettes as they pose at the locker room door with smiles after one of their seventeen vic- tories. 22 Student Life

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You’re kidding! Miss Virginia in Alta- vista? Lisa Aliff, one of the main at- tractions in the Christmas parade, waves to the crowd. As the news of the Beirut bombing reached Altavista, administration re- sponded by flying the flags at half- mast to honor the victims. News Keeps Flowing Who says students don’t keep up with world and local events? High schoolers can of- ten be heard giving opinions on current events. And there were plenty of events on which to have opinions. Controversy arose in early fall when a Soviet fighter plane shot down a Korean airliner killing almost three hundred civilians, including many Americans and Georgia Con- gressman Larry McDonald. Tensions heightened once again when a terriorist driving a truck loaded with T.N.T. crashed into an American compound in Lebanon killing over two hundred American marines. This was not the end of violence, as a few days later, During the week of November 7 a state evaluation committee observed teachers and students. Here teachers and committee members get to know each other at the Tuesday night ban- quet held for the committee. a force of Americans invaded the Carribean island of Gren- ada, over throwing a military coup. On the lighter side of the world news, the America Cup was unbolted from its home for the first time since the incep- tion of the sailboat race, as the Australians captured the award. Also, Eddie Murray came to life to lead the Baltimore Ori- oles over the Philidelphia Phil- lies in the World Series. On the local side of things, the county elections came and went as students kept informed about the local races and worked at the polls. There was a darker side of things as the Altavista Country Club refused to admit a black man as a member and, at school, pep rallies were banned. This was one year stu- dents would not soon forget. Current Events 21

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eee ee % Reading books and magazines are Gwen Kelly and Gwen Pannell. The library was a place for relaxation as well as a spot to get away from noise. Reading one of his many love letters, Tim McPeters seeks advice from close friend Gene Roby. Perhaps he should write “Dear Abby” for some profes- sional assistance! MONDO RSME. TMI 88 me su scemy Having a very enjoyable conversation on the phone are Kaarin and Lisa Wor- ley. This pay phone was always crowd- ed between classes and on breaks. lunch Ooops! They’re not supposed to be sit- ting there! But Kenneth Bond, Margo Rice, and Jay Justice break that fatal rule by sitting on the wrong side of the hall. (center) There they are again! Andrea Nichols, Jay Justice, Stacy Bolling, and Ken- neth Bond. Every morning before school you can count on seeing these couples in Mr. Jerry Boteler’s class. Is Tim Dowdy their chaperone? Student Life 23