Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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With the expansion of the local Y.M.C.A. the need for lifeguards also increased. Tracy Emerson, a freshman, trained three hours a week to obtain his position as a lifeguard. Although seventh and eighth graders various jobs elsewhere. David Farley, a Other jobs included raking leaves, are not allowed to work in stores seventh grader, spends his spare time delivering papers, and taking out the without work permits, some found cutting lawns for elderly neighbors. trash. Jobs 17

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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.

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Jr. Tri-Hi-Y members, Dolly Jones and April Farthing are assisted by club sponsor, Mrs. Ora Blanks. The club sent staples and paper clips to teachers. Tri-Hi-Y really aced it! How does a club “ace” it? By striving to receive the Ace Award, of course! These girls worked ex- tremely hard to achieve this goal; they started planning at their first meeting. The Ace Award is given to Tri- to raise money, co-hosting the Hi-Y and MGA workshops, serving refreshments at faculty meeting, adopting a needy child. at Christmas, and participating in a local fundraiser for the new library. Advisors Wanda Campbell Hi-Y clubs which serve their clubs and their communities with different projects. One project must coincide with the annual Wild Card Theme; for 1986 this was Pride. The girls took part in many projects in- cluding: a wrapping paper sale and Deborah Mason had several — reasons to be proud of Tri-Hi-Y. | “We had a hard-working, en- thusiastic group,” commented Mrs. Campbell, who obviously believed that these girls really had ace it! Tri-Hi-Y: Front Row: Amy Fellers, Wanda Campbell — advisor, Lori Tyler—pres., Jenni- Betsy Switzer, LaDonna Mason; fer Farley —v.p., Kim Baggerly— Back Row: Kaarin Sitterding, sec., Tami Myers — treas., Kim Andrea Farmer, wae Peavey, Pruett — chap., Mary Beth Doss; Carmen Campbell, Rhonda Second Row: LeeAnn Sease, Chism, Kristie Hedrick, Shan Annalee Hoover, Pam Mattox, Pickeral. A 44 Start Hi-Y had a fresh start with a new advisor, Mr. Derrick Scarborough. He spent last year training with former advi- sor, Mr. Davis Powell. Scarborough admitted that Mr. Powell was a tough act to follow. “I didn’t think there “2, was as much involed as there is,” he commented. The club members, how- ever, seemed to think he dida pretty “fresh” job. Ken Tread- way noted, ‘Although we didn’t have as many mem- bers, Mr. Scarborough kept everybody involved.” Amanda Walker, Andrea Camp- bell, Julie Dalton, Jodi Mitchiner, — Amy Fellers ) Hi-Y: Front Row: Derrick Scarborough — advisor, Ken Treadway — pres., Gordon Shelton — v.p., Troy Cag —treas., John Tucker — sec., Back Row: Bret Jennings, Edd Wood, Chris Cheatam, Joey Robin- son, Kirk McVey. 18 Clublicity