Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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With a moment’s hesita- tion, Mike Smith answers Mrs. Nancy Hick’s ques- tion about his current event. Current events were Mrs. Hick’s way of getting students to read the newspaper. 22 Current Events ews flash World wide events as well as small town happenings affected the lives of citizens. These events ranged from international terrorism to the local tree lighting ceremony. Although students were aware of major problems such as the hostages, Nicaragua, Honduras, and the Iran arms deal, locally based situations, such as the Main Street construction, the bid to buy Lane Co., and the citizens suit over the industrial park site, had greater impact on their lives. This fact was exhibited in Shelly Treadway’s editorial: “We residents are against the in- dustrial park’s being constructed.” Despite the abundance of neg- ative happenings, some positive events helped brighten the way. ur “I pledge allegiance to the flag .. ., Led by Town Manager Stan Goldsmith, the crowd assembled for the library dedi- cation pays homage to the colors. Liberty weekend was one such event. The whole country watched as the Statue of Liberty’s 100th birthday celebra- tion was televised. The wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, ‘’Fergie,’” also made national news. Millions watched as this historical union occurred July 23, 1986. Another highlight of many people’s week was “The Cosby Show.” This pro- vided entertainment for every member of the family. Locally, the tree lighting service, the shopping center opening, and the “‘face lift’ down town brought joy and change into people’s lives. These changes were long awaited. Now it was not necessary to go to Lynchbury to shop, and down town’s new look really brightened up the town’s appearance. — Jeff Scruggs and Teresa Burks

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- learned to those kids. All for NOTA NG Thirty hours of training for nothing! Those students involved in the SODA program were infuriated when told the program would not take place due to a scheduling conflict of the elementary school. Gordon Shelton commented, “T was really mad that we weren’t able to do SODA because we went through all that hard training and weren’t able to pass on what we “Itwasallawaste. . . or so they thought. =e Luckily, a program which usually took place during second semester was offered to any SODA partner interested. The One-On- One program gave the partner a chance to give an elementary student tutorial assistance and help him with any personal problems he couldn’t discuss with his parents or teacher. When asked what he thought about the pro- gram, senior John Tucker remarked, “I think it is a valuable experience for me, and it helps the kids to cope with life’s problems as well.” Fortunately, for both groups the One-On- } One program materialized and all the training Brown, Claudia Barbour, | SODA: Front Row: Amy pee: apy corant, Myra was not in vain. — LeeAnn Sease Fellers, John Tucker, Gordon Shelton, Ken Treadway, Mandy Walker, Mike Farmer; Second Row: Julie Dalton, Kim Pruett, Betsy Switzer, Christy Deena Merritt; Back Row: LeeAnn Sease, Tami Peavy Lori Tyler, LaDonna Mason, Andrea Farmer. A Test! New SODA partners were shocked to discover that at the first training session a test about drugs was given. Those veterans lucky enough to pass did not have to review drug training. Gy) ENer Why SODA? “It makes me feel great knowing that my time spent with the elemen- tary st udents will provide them with answers to the most puzzling ques- tions of adolescence that in return will help them make responsible decisions involving their future.” — Mandy Walker “T’ll never forget what a hard year sixth grade was. I want to be there for the kids who are going through the same problems I did.’” — Amy Fellers “When I was a sixth grader, SODA meant a lot to me, and I want to put SODA Michael Clay. something back into the program as a role model.’”” — Ken Treadway “‘T’ve always wanted to teach children about good attitudes and values. Being in SODA helps me feel like I am accomplishing something worthwhile.” — Julie Dalton “T think SODA is a good learning experience for me as well as the students in the sixth grade class. | want to help the sixth graders under- stand the tough times ahead.” — Andrea Farmer “When I first met with my SODA partner, he was real quiet; but I guess when he saw I could talk for the whole fifty min- utes he started to open up, served Kim Pruett. a One-On-One Session, Kim works with her artner, Ob= hown at Clublicity 21

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“QO Christmas tree, O Christmas tree ...’” One of the many spectators who attended the Chamber of Commerce tree lighting service, steps up to take a closer look. This beautiful 14-foot pine was donated by Burlington Industries and planted adjacent to the library. “Boy, that was a hard question!’’ said Tara Blanks as Shannon Loftin takes a thurst quenching sip from her Pepsi after answering a tough panel question herself. After being presented the D.A.R. award Lori Tyler poses with Mrs. Stephen mith. Lori was nominated by her classmates and pieced by the faculty. Current Events 23