Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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While checking on the buried Mike Gallier, Wendy Rolfe is clobbered with leaves by Tommy Gallier. This was one of many diver- sions to keep the children occupied until their mother arrived. To help with her sister Debbie Holland and her niece Kelly Holland’s homework is one of many of Stacy Holland’s tasks. She is a one year veteran of babysitting. 12 Babysitting This is what more women wouid like to see — a male taking an active part in child care. Archie Myers finds babysitting his four-month-old niece Kimberly Myers an awesome yet rewar- ding experience.

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With all the new sweater styles for winter, the choice is a difficult one as Mary Dustin asks for assistance from Leggett employee Jodi Mitchiner. Rockin’ to the top! Cinderella's bass guitarist, Eric Brittingham, proved to be a dominating force in the band’s climb to the top of charts with the release of their album Night Songs. Bottom’s up; that’s our style. Taking a break from the yearbook workshop at Mrs. Johelen Martin’s house on Smith Mountain Lake for a tide in her boat are Jodi Mitchiner, Karen Heaphy, Laura Pritchett, Mr. Bill Martin, and Rhonda Chism. The wake captivated the atten- tion of the crew. Funtimes 1 1

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Child Care “IT can’t; | have to babysit that night.” This was a frequently heard statement ringing through the halls. Babysitting required a great deal more than a beginner might think. As four year veteran Marie Walker put it, “| feel that a babysitter is not paid to watch T.V. all night. She needs to get involved with the kids’ activities.” Some of these activities included games, painting, drawing, and the telling or reading of stories. RE- SPONSIBILITY — that was a quality all babysitters needed. Not only that, a sitter had to be a protector, a com- forter, an entertainer, a big sister or brother, a friend, and a cook to name only a few of the roles. Besides the often overwhelming responsibilities, numerous rewards existed. Rhonda Chism who babysat in a local church nursery enjoyed the close personal relationships formed with her children. She said that even when the children got too old for the nursery anymore, they still came to talk to her. Another person added that she took delight in being surprised by Two year old Sarah Matthews is absorbed by Rhonda Chism’s reading of her all time favor- ite, Bambi. At the New Life Church of Faith, Rhonda babysits during the morning and eve- ning services. The Rewards the uncalculating things children so often do. For example, this individual received a hug to her astonishment one day. Likewise, being a sitter provided a lifelong learning experience. It subjected one to the knowledge of how to become a better sitter and a superior human being. Finally, there was the pay, a main reason for babysitting instead of hanging out with friends on a non- school night. “Independence, that’s what | like about babysitting. | have more money and therefore am less dependent on my parents,” com- mented Angie Arthur. Pay hovered around the $2.00 per hour mark which was considered an adequate amount. Money was allowed to accu- mulate until enou gh was saved to blow on important things like clothes, ball games, concerts, and eating out. Earnings were also deposited into bank accounts for dreamed for items such as cars, leather jackets, and that ominous trek of the future — college. Wendy Rolfe Babysitting 13