Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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Here's to Go aD al Friends Since elementary school, students have made lasting friendships. High school clubs, sports, and classes ex- panded these to include dif- ferent ages. Because some friends had gone separate ways, upperclassmen en- joyed making new friends in rising classes. Friendships varied from a person you always spoke to in the hall to that special guy or girl you talked to between classes. It has been said a per- son is lucky to remain close to even one old high school Taking a minute to gossip between classes are Ashley Fellers, Elizebeth Tongue, and Courtney Bohannon. These girls adjusted quickly to the new pace of the seventh grade. buddy. As graduation rolled around, students realized this and tried to keep friend- ships strong. Students also spent time together away from school. They visited each other’s homes or spent the night on weekends. They went to ballgames or dances together. They shared their first “R” rated movie, double dates, liking the same guy or girl, and the driver’s range. They also helped each other through hard times — breaking up with a first love, a close friend moving away, or maybe just cheering up a sick friend. — Nissa Coleman Two good buddies eat lunch together. April Farthing and Dolly Jones dressed alike on doubles day. Munching! Kenny Austin and Rodney Thornhill get a bite to eat at McDonald’s before the game. McDonald’s is a popular hangout. Friendships 9

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Talking on the telephone is one of the greatest pastimes among teenagers especially girls. Here best fnends, Sherry Trent and Sabra Hines, chat after sc hool It must be love! Doug Gilles pie and Kim Pruitt are one iy stiT } | ste 1V ( pit WV hile display tf affection was ! illowed ould stil ake eye ow 4 OF om ver art

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A Matter of Lert a “s@t7 i These sounds echoed ae OS i oe step!” from band practice. Newcomers to marching band were a little surprised to learn there was more to band than met the eye. ‘““There was a great deal of cooperation. We've gotten a lot done,” commented a band booster. lhe band competed against other marching bands at four competitions. Their first was Vista. They then traveled to Tunstall High in Buena School, and Elon College and Newton both in North Carolina. They also performed at all home games, Conover, including homecoming and the powder puff game. The band’s show included the opening “Rocky III”, number “Georgia on my Mind,” the drum feature number the concert “El Encendio de Espania,” the Song.” The actual drill for the and finale “Brian's show was a bit more challeng- Performing in the stands at a home game, the band plays another roaring rendition of “Onward Colonels.’ The band played at all home games including homecoming and the pow aer pult game Band ing than had been in recent years. Members didn’t seem to mind this, however. They accepted the challenge. The boosters furnished the band equipment bus. Though not brand new, the bus was a welcomed addition which proved useful in carrying in- struments, flags, and uniforms. The boosters spent a number of hours painting and putting up shelves in the bus. The band learned a lot about leadership, self- motivation, and pride. One of the most important lessons band stressed all the time, however, was working as a group. No one person could put on a field show. There had to be a lot of cooperation and general respect for one another. Wendy Miles Presenting the school’s homecoming attendants, the band stands in forma- tion and plays “Brian’s Song,” one of their show numbers. The varsity cheerleaders wait in the foreground to present flowers Ls is | cr