Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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Myra Peavey cut out news arti- cles for the cover format. Betsy and Myra used graphic ideas learned at a Hunter Publishing Co. journalism workshop. ee The cover design for the yearbook reflects both school and community ac- tivities. Betsy Switzer, Teresa Burks, and SERRE ULI LOE The overall winner for Hobo Day, Jason Bryant, displays his creative ideas for the contest. A seventh grader, he received a free yearbook from the staff. 24 NUNTIUS

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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

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that was what was in- volved when students joined the NUNTIUS team! Three students, Myra Peavey, Mandy Walker, and Besty Switzer, along with journalism teacher, Johelen Martin, started working in August when they went to a workshop at J.M.U. They were required to develop an idea for the cover design in three days. Peavey stated, ‘“Camp provided us with the opportunity to learn y a - oe SAG 3 3 é ; Fm, Students obviously thought $17 for the yearbook was reasonable, since 475 copies were sold. Shannon O'Neil makes her final payment to Kim Pruett. nonstop job current and creative techniques that could be incorporated into the 1987 NUNTIUS.” In October, the staff spon- sored Yearbook Week to advertise the NUNITUS. Such activities as Hobo Day, the Men’s Beauty Contest, and the annual Powder Puff Football game were in- cluded. The yearbook assembly, developed around the game show, “Family Fued,” promoted the book. Hard work and plenty of time are what is involved in putting the yearbook together. DeeDee Keesee works dili- gentl sport’s picture. on writing a caption for her In early November, the staff received the coveted Trophy Place Award from VHSL for the 1986 book. This highest award given to yearbooks gave an added incentive to the staff to work more diligently toward the 1987 NUNTIUS. From the beginning, the staff worked “nonstop to meet every deadline required. Time management was essential! — Mandy Walker “And thank you for your support.” NUNTIUS staff members, LeeAnn Sease and Kaarin Sitterding, reenact the Bartles and James commerical during the yearbook assembly. The annual Powder Puff football game was once again dominated by the seniors! Amy Robertson carries the football for another touchdown to make the victory score 27- NUNTIUS 25