Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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rossing The Line Student Life? What’s that? It was dating, going to games, cruisin’ town, playing in. the band, shopping in the mall, go- ing to the lake, skiing; parties, dances, jobs, and every day activities. What pressures stu- dents faced as.they..tried. to manage all these activities and succeed in’ academics, too. Parents placed demands. Teachers made requirements. And then. there. was. peer pres- sure. Dealing with peer pressure was one of the most difficult i y challenges that high school students faced. How they reacted to these. challenges reflected in their individual per- sonalities. The choice of who their friends were and who would accept them as their cronies. was.. just..one.. of..the many lines that high school stu- dents crossed: Another challenge was dealing with high school love. The. ups..and..downs..of .one‘s love life affected students academic” performance “as well as their personalities. Middle schoolers were glad to cross the line into high school where. they considered. them- selves more socially indepen- dent than when they were in middie school. Being a senior especially meant being ‘the best in. school’. Seniors. claimed to have everything under con- trol; but that ‘control’ some- times ran thin. Mixing relation- ships and activities brought students... face...to. face..with many issues. The big question: How to deal with each, to cross the line or not! OH] {USPNIS OFU| Student Life 7

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F noah chet ceadeaanaadiaeaiaa laaiaeiaiis noth R 4 N Sit back. Relax, Write a let- ter, read a book, or turn on the soaps. Everyone had a hobby, be it breakdancing, photogra- phy, or sailing. These activities and many more were an ouflet for stu- dents aside from the extra- curricular activities offered after school. “| enjoy swimming. It helps me to relax and get my mind off school,’’ stated one stu- dent. Breakdancing not only be- came a popular fad but also a hobby for lots of students. Pop- ing, locking, the glide, the worm, and the wave set new trends in dancing. So whether students chose to spend their afternoons painting, or skiing down the slopes at Wintergreen, or sim- ply sleeping they always found ways to use their free time. One of the most accomplished breakdancers is E.J. Walker. His unique style has made him an attraction at dances. Along with the Michael Jack- son craze, breakdancing found its way South from the Bronx. Taking the plunge, Mark Henry enjoys swimming during his leisure time. Mark has been amember of the YMCA swim team for ten years. Hobbies 9