Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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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

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What's that booming sound in the AHS area? Perhaps it is the high school marching band at practice! Under the direction of Mr. Ed- win Temples, the Altavista Marching Colonels performed at five competitions and five home football games. They worked on their spectacular field show all summer. Each person put in forty hours of his time in one week alone. In hot summer sun and chilling winter wind the band provided a half- time show. The featured songs were “Quejada’’ — opening number, “In the Stone’ — con- cert number, ‘Russian Sailor’s Dance” — drum solo, and “Let It Be Me” — finale. The marching band consist- ed of ninety people, ranging in age from twelve to eighteen. The parents of these people made up the Band Boosters, which raised the money for alll band functions. They man- aged the Altavista Trade Lot to pay for the show which cost over $10,000 for a single sea- son. There were also hoagie sales to help cover expenses. An objective of the march- ing band was to teach a per- son to have pride in himself and his cohorts. As Carolyn Booker commented, ‘Band will be one of my fondest memories. The long hours of practice, the ex- hilarating feeling of pride and accomplishment following a performance, and the sadness of a final competition all com- bine to make band a wonder- ful experience.”’ Supporting the football team, the band watches the Colonels defeat Appomat- tox. With each touch down the band led the crowd in the ‘Onward Colonels’, school fight song. The special touch of the col- or guard and drum line, and the leadership of the drum majors are something that the marching band just can’t do without. Moving in forma- tion, they participate in the halftime show. Way to get into that music! Drum major Tammie Keene even gets down directing at pep ralleys. Band 14