Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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infinite Work With [Fun Equals The Best Book Yet . - “What?! All this is actually due Fri- day?!” These exasperated remarks became overused ones like numer- ous others by the NUNTIUS staff. An even more shocking fact was the staff's commencement date. The yearbook staff began working long before students were looking forward to getting out of class for the year- book assembly. Betsy Switzer and Rhonda Chism attended a workshop August 4-7 at Washington and Lee University to develop a cover design. The staff met later in August at Mrs. Johelen Martin’s lake house to re- ceive section assignments and dis- cuss layout schemes. Then began the constant laboring on selling ads, sketching layouts, writ- ing body copy, ordering pictures, and staying after school. It was not all work and no play though. The yearbook staff set aside an en- tire week to develop interest and muster up the spirit of their fellow students. There was the annual powder puff football game between the Junior and Senior girls with the 14 Nuntius guys cheerleading. A dance contest among the teachers presented an ex- cellent chance for them to display their dancing skills. Next came the head turning and jaw dropping day of impersonating a favorite celebrity. Laughter and shouts of, “Who is that?” infiltrated the halls. Then the staff was given the long awaited op- portunity to strut their stuff in an as- sembly concentrated around style. To top the week off, the sale of year- books launched. A week long cry of, “Anyone wanna buy a yearbook?” in- vaded every homeroom. Unfortunately, the fun came to a practical standstill following the as- sembly. Anxiety and relief intertwined around a mountain of deadlines be- came a vicious cycle for the staff. They remained as busy as the seven dwarves. This time, “Hi ho,Hi ho, It’s deadline ya aknow, So stay up late and carry your weight, Hi ho, Hi ho,” sums up the NUNTIUS staff's way of life. — Wendy Rolfe and Rhonda Chism

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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

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Diligently at work pasting up yearbook ad pages, Dawn Emmett and Stephanie Johnson rush to meet the first deadline. It’s Mr. Columbia himself. Gordon Shelton portrays Mr. Agustine Hermosa during the NUNTIUS style show. A second year staff member, Gordon participated in the yearbook presentation to promote sales. Well, isn’t that special! With a look all their own, Tommy Blanks and Dawn Emmett imperso- nate Principals John Erb and Linda Smither during the NUNTIUS assembly. Their skit in- cluded their famous handle of “3 to 1 .% Come in, 3 to 1!” Defense; that’s the ticket. Seniors follow the tradition of dominating the annual Powder Puff football game. With every second counting, seniors had to play tight defense to regain possession of the ball and advance to a 14-8 Pressley : Work; work; work. Team effort pays off when there is a job that needs to be done quickly. Laura Prichett, Betsy Switzer, and Sarah Tongue prepare supplements to be mailed to last year’s graduates. Oe oi, Nuntius 15