Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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[gpa TOR 6 lag ape aapialnr NE iter Ca» R . “Burnin’ Up!” The Marching Colonels are really hot as they perform their half- time show. The band works hard to show its true colors during halftime. It performed during home games and several competitions thoughout the sea- son. Playing for the library ribbon-cutting ceremony is one of the many public services performed by the band. It also marched in the Christmas parade. With a look of confidence, Kim Anthony directs at an afternoon prac- tice. 5,6,7,8. Flag line practiced after school to perfect routines. Band 15

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he beat goes on! “Let’s move it!” ““Hurry we’re going to be late!’”’ “Roll call: Mandy, Kim, Jeff... ” “Has everyone got black shoes, socks, gloves, and white shirt?” These words echoed through halls and buses as band members got ready for competitions. The band competed against other marching units at four contests. Its first was at Tunstall High School, next, to Ferrum College, and then to Covington. Finally the Marching Colonels arrived at its last competition in Newton Conover, North Carolina. The band also performed at all home football games and Powder Puff. The band’s show included the opening number,’E] Campeén’ the concert number, ‘“Breakin’- up Is Hard To Do” the drum fea- ture, ‘‘Back To Bach” and the finale; ea leA tae wulneedril} designed to be easy flowing was challenging. Band members spent long, hard hours at MARC ING 4 COLONELS summer camp and after school learning the show. Not only was the band made up of students, but also parents. These boosters provided major support for the band. Through their work at the trade lot, the band’s competitions were finan- ced. Handing out uniforms and setting up equipment, as well as looking after the bus, were other jobs performed by the boosters. Twenty-three middle school students joined marching band. They adapted quickly and found joining band was like being born into a large family where everyone worked as a unit. Band members learned to have confidence in themselves and each other. They developed a sense of pride. Both things contributed to a winning band season. — Jeff Sruggs Scrub, Scrub, Scrub, Band boosters’ Carl Davis, Marvin Skeen, and Jim Blevins wash the band bus. Get it “T!’”” Mr. Edwin Temples gets into the groove of things. “Touchdown!” The crowd exuded with enthusiasm as the band played “Onward Colonels.”

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Among responsibilities given part time employees is checking in stock. Richard Williams, a senior, studies an order copy at Revco. 16 Jobs aining experience ‘Hey, do ya want to go with me to the game Friday night?” “T wish I could, but I have to work.” “You've always got to work. Don’t ya know you'll have the rest of your life to work?” While this is very true, many students still felt compelled to work while going to school. Owning cars, wearing the latest fashions, or just having a little spending money were some of the reasons for working. When asked what was the one advantage of working while still in school, Lori Tyler replied, “Working at Leggett, I’m able to gain valuable experience which can be used in future years.” Lori added, ‘Meeting new people and getting a different perspective of life outside of The Town and Country Shopping Cen- ter provided part time jobs for students. Kim Baggerly, a senior, works week- nights and weekends at Leggett. school and home is one thing I enjoy about working.” The only disadvantage Lori said she had was “‘trying to find time to do homework.” Since the school discontinued the work-study program, many students found it difficult to work and study. Some, like Betsy Switzer, worked at McDonald’s until ll p.m. on school nights. Others, like Brian Kidd and Annalee Hoover, got off when the shopping center closed at 9 p.m. The two hours helped, but time management was a crucial factor involved when working. — Amanda Walker Stock it up! Keith Oakes, a freshman, unpacks boxes of cereal at Vista Food. Keith works afternoons and weekends during the school year.