Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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Deep in thought Mr. Edwin Temples onders his band’s performance dur- ing the Avoca Day celebration. Most of the band’s appara members were present and were under the 5 eo direction of Tammie Keene and Pam a, 2 Mattox. Members’ age ranged from n® 3s rovceeers Ay euces Sree 12-18. fanaa water : : sab eivasaabtaianbieinetie a ao SRR PRICE z ig eR ag ie ais SRSA NTE adh iach) it d Adding to the festivities at Avoca, the band plays their repertoire. The band sacrificed a great many hours on Saturday afternoons to give performances such as this as well as going to competitions. As they warm up for a show, the flag corps pr actices spins and tosses on the front lawn. Behind them is parked the band’s equipment bus which was recently refurbished by band boosters. Band 11

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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

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For The Right Pri¢e High school produces an almost hedenistic spirit in many students. Every clique has its own focus: clothes, hair, movies. Other people prefer more tangible or direct records, enjoyment: food, cars. But no matter what one buys, collects, consumes, or enjoys, there is almost always one tactor in common money It was amazing how often heard students were complaining about money, or more specificially a lack of it Students would do most any- thing to pinch a few pennies here and there to spend on their special interests. Values and priorities came very much into bearing when dealing with money. Decid- ing whether to make a minor purchase now or to wait and save for a more extravagant pleasure later was often a dilemma. One of few students activi- ties which did not cost money was schoolwork. “I can’t go out tonight. I have a big test tomorrow,” or, “I studied all night,’’ were ever-present comments. But move into voluntary obsessions and one found that most everything had a price. John Steele Students always. like to eat. Tabby Bennett, Candi Bruce, and Susan Campbell munch out at McDonald's FAVORITES SURVEY Movie: 1 Rambo, First Blood II; 2 Back to the Future; 3 St. Elmos Fire Song: 1 “Money for Nothing”; 2 “Fly Girl”; 3 “Smokin’ In the Boys’ Room” Singer(s): Actress: Actor: TV Show: Soap ra: Soft A Food: 1 Pizza 1 Bryan Adams; 2 Motley Crue; 3 Phil Collins 1 Joan Collins; 2 Heather Thomas; 3 Linda Evans 1 Don Johnson; 2 Micheal J. Fox; 3 Bill Cosby 1 “Cosby Show”; 2 “Miami Vice”; 3 “Moonlighting” 1 “General Hospital’; 2 All My Children” 1 Pepsi; 2 Dr. Pepper; 3 Slice Peanut Butter: 1 Peter Pan; 2 Jiff; 3 Skippy