Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1989 volume:

touch 2 much The message is loud and clear and bespeaks an attitude of definite optimism at the outset of the term. Taken from an AC DC song, the varsity football cheerleaders submitted the phrase as part of Arlene’s Florist’s advertisement in the football program. The idea also reflected the cheerleaders’ hopes for a good _ season and a positive overall reaction of the student body to the many changes ‘ taking place. Altavista High School 904 Bedford Avenue bree Altavista, Virginia 24517 a | at (804) 369-4768 Amt: 693 | Pers nal opening security bonds life insurance assets and liabilities 58 nat good ole rock’n roll = The night song can make all the difference in a mediocre lunch and a cheerful meal. Kristen Hunley, Stacy Caldwell, and Tami Newman look over the choices.and make their selec- tions. The juke box which provides am extra source of income for the SCA, is a welcomed addition to the cafeteria scene. Everyone-notices-when-a change-in-policy-creates-a disturbance in his life, but often enough things happen that are not so obvious. Yet no matter how large or small, : } _ hange. . . in one sense or _ another from the very be- ginning it had its affect. On open- ing day, students discovered that once they entered the building, they were there to stay. As a result of a state man- date granting teachers duty-free _ lunches, students could no longer go downtown for a bite to eat. Since there were no funds with which to hire para-professionals how numerous or unimportant, everyone benefits when changes are met with to work during lunches, the stu- dent body was confined to the cafeteria. Foreseeing the crisis, the SCA made a purchase, and within the first week of school a juke box arrived to enliven students’ lunches with their fa- vorite tunes. Interest in lunch itself was raised by a greater va- riety in the menu and a new salad bar. Due to declining enrollment, ecret pals A last celebration of summer is the perfect boost for spirits, An opening brunch held on Principal John Erb’s new deck allows teach- ets to share stories of the past few months and to prepare for the up- coming ones. To spice up their days at work, the faculty drew names-for secret_pals.. They give small gifts periodically and reveal their ities in June. Mrs. Cindy: Partehdistributes names to piel hiaets: abd Mrs. chia eSinolys en a Pressley Opening Bi two so edsahibs positions were ter- minated, yet the timely return from maternity leave to Mrs. Janet Grzenda and Mrs. Wanda Campbell helped to offset this loss. A ‘big’ addition to the coaching staff in the form of Mr. Mark Landis boosted school spirit. Also a valuable course in economics and international affairs was added to the social studies curriculum bringing an RE oy eet fi ve cs i moment to ponder . New surroundings for eeentG graders take a bit of adaption. Unfamiliar teachers, classrooms, and rules cause many of the newest students to pause fora moment to collect their thoughts. Tara Hogan sie her schedule before proceeding to her next Class Pressley 4 Opening understanding o f the monetary system within the grasp of inter- ested upperclassmen. Thanks to the Colonel Club, the football team boasted new uniforms and the varsity cheerleaders sported new sweaters and skirts. Although many in number these changes balanced, and with a little Dollars and Sense the year became a credit to all. ¢ Cindy Terry a ere we go again A twinge of excitement fills the air on that first day. Friends who have lost touch over the summer are reunited, old memories rush into the forefront of thought, and cheerleading banners welcome everyone to their home-away- from home. Shannon Andrews, Jennifer Neal, and Jennifer Blanks happily start the day with the knowledge that they will have all new experiences. deal of a meal An assortment of food meets with a hearty reception. Lauren Bennett, Mrs. Helen Goldsmith, and Mr. Rocky Falls partake of the latest addition to the cafeteria menu. The location of the salad bar aides in reducing the size of lines 4g for the main course. Pressley Opening 5 6 Security Bonds oney well spent A fun way to show support of the j.v. football team is purchasing spirit ribbons. Jennifer Strebel takes pay- ment from Kevin Douglas and Barry Mitchell: The sales provided excellent publicity for the games and the money goes toward the cheerleading fund. Cheerleaders make sure they are at school early on the mornings of games to sell as many ribbons as possible. ne for the money “And here’s your ticket.”” Mr. Derrick Scarborough hands Jimmy Barrett a ticket for the Jefferson Forest foot- ball game while Mr. John Cocke takes payment from Alan Shelton. Football games gained popularity for young and old alike as the Colonels vied for first place in the Seminole District for the first time in twenty years. Auay eee AO AO FACE OE LECLERC ee a —......_No-one-can deny that their happiest times are FS ally spent with friends. Cammon_interests and new adventures draw people together and give them a shoulder to lean on when the going Bets ies After a period of time e_close_ties mature into HH better dedyate! for! a test, ur talking between classes, or ‘teaming up’ in class discussions, — friends enhanced the educational LERPETIST ERY | “Glose’ Fe elations hips responsibilities, giving a sense of assurance. | | 7 With students always and forever Lottie: for new ways to liven up a day, activities sprang up constantly. - sporting events, club activities, a ieee ee ey We Mw ca : aaa tS: wes oe 4 ? Favorite pastimes of students were shopping, talking on the phone, and parties. Yet even while they were making weekend plans, many. stu- dents also had to consider their own [fipances: This was demonstrated by jobs. Throkotloe the resplorisibilites of school and extracurricular ac- tivities, close relationships played an “important role in students’ lives. These security bonds werg - treasured by all. ¢ Cindy Terry FG few gs minutes of study can sometimes make the difference on a test, David Johnson, Morgan: Shelton, Lee Jennings, Scott Lowman, Leighton Justice, and Mark Tweedy take advantage of the time they have before home- toom begins to eae 2 up on their Spantsh-- Security Bonds if waiting a cue Tobie Caldwell, drum major, lends a helping hand to the drum line by playing accessories for their feature. ust beat it J Headed by captain Gary McCorkle, the drum line adds a touch of pizzazz by playing “Trade Off.” The majority of the line was experienced members. ER 6 Marching Band Porter Porter nward, Colonels The marching band gets plenty of practice playing the Colonel fight song. Each time the team scores, the band sounds off. With a winning sea- son, many touchdowns created lots of celebration. he beat moves on What’s a rally without rhythm! At the fall pep rally, the band sets the mood with its spirited selections. Martin Portrait Place “Again, please!” stated Director Edwin Temples as he in- structed band camp students to repeat the last sixteen steps. The sixty-five students spent eight hours a day for five days in the broiling August sun to practice marching and maneuvers. Mr. Temples, who had been sick the previous year, com- mented, “It feels great, physically and emotionally, to be back. Although their sound is ‘great’,” he continued, “the band needs to practice marching.” The opening music for half time and competition shows was “Sirocco,” followed by “Eli’s Comin’.” The last selections were “Trade Off,” played by the drumline, and “Man In The Mirror.” The results of competitions were good. I have to constantly work with the The flag line won first place, the drumline first and other field commander, Latisha Austin, second. The band won a superior rating at Tunstall to make sure we direct the same and High School and an excellent rating at VBODA, a 52Ve mirror images. state competition. The field commanders scored ninety-one points out of one hundred, which gave them a first place rating. For fund raisers to support travel and related expenses, Band Boosters sold hoagies and continued management of the trade lot. As a boost, band students along with their parents operated the trade lot concession stand. No major trips were planned, as the Boosters needed current revenues to finish paying for the Florida trip last spring. — Yvonne Lee Portrait Place orns up! Latisha Austin orders the band to prepare to play. As drum majors, she and Tobie Caldwell arranged extra practices for sections. ( cs Stephanie, go Fourth year band student Steph- anie Erb rocks� the stands with her trumpet solo. The crowd’s applause speaks for her expertise. Marching Band 9 = oodbye Atari Homework takes on a whole new meaning as education moves into the computer age. Mike Terry labors over an assignment for his research class. Magnet school students receive ex- posure to many mind-strengthening tools, one of which is this Zeneth System computer which students are occasionally allowed to bring home. nen cauemueeemeeeen ee each for the sky With winter on the way, James Tongue wants to be sure his basket- ball net is put away for safekeeping until spring. James spends much of his free time practicing shots and playing games with his family and friends. WSS stem dults know best Sometimes a little help from adults can clear the way to a better understanding of a subject. Bonita Martin taps into Mrs. Jeanette Davis’ experience as a driver to answer a dif- ficult driver's education question. crub-a-dub-dub Household chores are one way for Mary Dustin to help her grand- mother. Vacuuming floors is another way she helps out around the house. l Family Life ls ° rye witht I | ——_ Spending time with family was not as mediocre as it sounded. Lots of fun things happened. Washing dishes, cleaning the attic, mowing the grass, or fixing a car may have been routine. Torenzo Davis, however, stated that the best time he had with his family was at the dinner table. He said, “At the table, we can talk about old times.” Faye Clark added that every Thurs- day night, her family got together and played games such as ‘Win, Lose, or Draw’ and charades. They also watched. televi- sion and ate supper together. Gary McCorkle spent time with Students did not have to stay at home to have fun with their families, though. Heather Hecht said that going to Michigan to see her cousins, grandparents, aunts, and uncles was exciting. Katina Brown stated that the best fun she had occurred when her family went on vacation. Some students could not see their family as much as they wanted. Julie Callahan worked so she saw little of hers except at vacation time when she went to the beach with them. — Dana Davis ood doggie As special family members, pets provide an additional source of com- fort and love. Jessica Haskins and her mother, Gloria Haskins, pet Spanky for a few minutes before they go in to start supper and homework. Pp� it again, Sam Hours of practice go into perfect- ing a song. Elizabeth Tongue con- centrates as she goes over the piece again. Playing an instrument adds an extra dimension to the lives of many students. Davis his family celebrating birthdays, which included I spent time with my family when we went eating cake and getting or giving presents. to church andate dinner together. Family Life 1 = = l “Get to work! We have a deadline to meet!” cautioned Mrs. Johelen Martin, adviser. The Nuntius staff then attacked their endless jobs of working on layouts, body copy, photography, and other time-consuming activities. Selling ads was one of these time-consuming tasks. When approximately $4000 of advertising had been sold, the staff began fitting the various ads into the last section of the yearbook. The first deadline which was in late October was very hectic. This class was never boring. It wasa Learning the procedure for acquiring pictures, change from all my other classes. In designing a layout, and writing the body copy here, I did everyday. It was a challenge that I was willing to take. Nuntius something different and captions took all the time and effort the staff could gather. Lily Preesley The staff had regulars who knew about the hard work, but it also had new people who had to get use to rushing to meet deadlines. When asked what she liked best about being on the staff, Tuawana Martin commented, “I liked the idea that we all worked together and were in constant contact with the student body.” — Dana Davis é¢ he answer is?” Emcee Tommy Blanks asks Ter- rance Moon and Jason Porter to figure out what James Tongue is drawing. “Win, Lose, or Draw” was the central activity of the Yearbook Assembly. Tuawana Martin, otherwise known as Cookie Star, was timekeeper for the show which also pitted faculty against yearbook staff. Martin Mo to the beat Jennifer Stephenson, Holly Davis, Jennifer Newman and Nikki Gibson, won third place in the lip sync contest the Nuntius staff spon- sored for high schoolers only. Finish- ing in first place were Dennis Rich- ardson, Terrence Moon, and La- 6“ hin’ th P Fonya Johnson. Second place awards Ge un a il bet “tant. Con went to Angie Poe, Susan Crafton, Kevin Fa Sah re a ae Marie Walker, and Jason Holland. and Ryan Hunley grab a snack defore a photography training session. In addition to learning how to use an SLR camera, the twenty new photog- raphers received instruction In pro- cessing film and printing black and white pictures. untius: Front Row: Mrs. Johelen Martin — sponsor, Cindy Terry — editor-in-chief, Car- ter Dickerson — assistant to the edi- tor, Dawn Emmett — assistant — section head — classes, Tommy Blanks — section head — sports, Karen Heaphy — section head aca- demics, Jason Porter — section head — student life, Mrs. Lily Pressley — sponsor, Not Pictured: Sarah Tongue — section head — classes ; Second Row: Kristi Winston, Martha Powell, Tuawana Martin, Dana Davis, Yvonne Lee, Kathy Mit- chell, Sherri Trent; Third Row: Kristy Pruett, Eric Johnston, Ver- onica Moon, Melinda Little, Eliz- abeth Tongue, Sherri Brown, Dolly Jones; Back Row: Jason Saunders, JoAnne Terry, Kevin Fallen, Steph- anie Greene, Amy Scruggs, Jennifer Collie, Jason Dalton. , gg Martin Portait Place Ss splash Sarah Tongue, Karen Heaphy, Dawn Emmett, and Cindy Terry relax at Smith Mountain Lake while Jason Porter splashes around. These editors and other staff members went to Adviser Johelen Martin’s lake cabin in August to plan the 89 Nuntius. Martin O| Nuntius | | laying’ it through the grapevine Charity Francis and Lee Davis be- lieve in raisin’ eyebrows wherever they go. Asa Double Day participant, Charity uses a saxophone to give her appearance greater effect. | | Spirit Week eniors — Seniors — Seniors! This is the chant most loudly heard. Despite this enthusiastic ef- fort, the seventh graders win the ‘spirit stick.’ onafied hillbillies! Kristi Winston, Heather Webb, and Heidi Witt all show their colonel spirit by taking Pa in Hillbilly Day. The varsity football cheerleaders pro- mote Spirit Week to increase school enthusiasm. Meanwhile, Richard Cox leaves the yearbook room with photo assignments for the rest of the week. e’s got the look! Eddie McMillan pays close attention to pep rally activities. The band performs at all home games and displays an abundance of spirit during the fall rally. Martin As Spirit Week began, the questions of “Will you be my double?” and “What are you wearing?” were heard ringing through the halls. To add zest to Spirit Week, the cheerleaders established a different style of dress for each day: Monday was Spirit Shirt day, Tuesday was “Hillbilly Day,” Wednesday — Inside-out Day, Thursday Double Day, and Friday — “Spirit Day.” The week culminated with a pep rally intended to get the student body “psyched” for the evening’s game with Brookville. The varsity and j.v. football and basketball squads performed to the music of “Come Go with Me” by Expose, The pep rally is the one time of the and various coaches introduced their respective Yat when we all come t ogether. | a : ... think it’s a great way to boost our fall athletes. As tradition dictated, the spirit = eee. she team’s spirit before the biggest game of stick was awarded to the class with the most part- the year. ticipants in the week’s activities. The seventh graders were re- cognized for this, but the stick was not available. For the game, the varsity squad painted its faces with school colors, designated a “Colonel Corner” for especially en- thusiastic fans, and placed a notice in “This N’ That” proclaim- ing the event “Orange Fright Night.” “It was a fabulous week, and I| think it was a great way to boost enthusiasm, especially among our squad,” noted Heather Webb, a junior cheerleader. — Jason Porter pen up and say aah! Colonel cheerleaders entertain students with chants and cheers in preparation for the Brookville game. They painted their faces for an extra touch of spirit. Spirit Week — eB | hat a great gift! Besides sampling the newest fragrances, Kelly Sherwood and Heather Hecht check on some new fashion outfits for Christmas. Many girls take a break from the hustle and bustle of school by going shopping on the weekends. ight ball corner pocket Scott Blankenship, Blanda Wolf, and Jeremy Shelton watch as Buck Cox lines up his shot to win the game. Besides playing pool, students could also dance and watch movies at the YMCA on Saturday nights. 16 ‘eekends Powell Powell eis sta namieds et’s dance! Bradley Moorefield and Tabby Bennett slow dance at the SADD dance. SADD sponsored ‘A Trip Down Memory Lane’ to help raise money for chapter projects. Terry hope that’s it! Melinda Little finishes washing the last car at the varsity cheerleaders’ car wash, which was held to raise money for new uniforms. Although the car wash was free, donations were received which helped cover part of the uniform bill. ROOM! While taking a break from riding her four wheeler, Greta Scott talks to Brandy Frazier and Stephanie Mitch- ell. Since the girls all live near each other, they often visit during the weekends. Powell ee RI aes Powell All work and no play could make a teenager’s life fade away, but there was a solution to this problem. Weekends! The week- end offered a wide range of activities for students from the sev- enth grade to the twelfth. To help relieve some of the pressures from school, students would play golf at the country club, go shopping at the mall, or just sleep all day on Saturday. Another popular weekend activity was cruising. Over the years, however, where teenagers cruise changed. Instead of traveling from McDonald’s to Hardees’ students cruised from McDonald’s to Burger King. Another change in the ‘game’ was hanging out in parking lots. Students used to hangout in McDonald’s lot, but now most waited until the stores at Town and Country Shopping Center closed and just hung out there. For the ones who wanted to cruise where there was more traffic, Wards Road in Lynchburg was the answer. There students parked along the busy thoroughfare to watch cars go by. Others cruised, usually taking about thirty minutes to get from South- port Mall to Kroger’s. Wherever students cruised, they always saw a little something different from the previous weekend. Not all students, however, cruised on the weekends. A.]. Skateworld was still a popular place. Here students from A.H.S. and other schools would meet and listen to good music at the same time. Another meeting place was Saturday Night at the Y. Every weekend students would come and dance to the hottest hits or watch some of the newest movies on a big screen T.V. Whatever students did, they knew the best way to spell relief from school was W-E-E-K-E-N-D-S! — Martha Powell ne please! Andrea Newman informs -the ticket seller at the Vista Theatre she wants to see the show. Laura Colbert and Mandy Peake wait while Andrea receives her change and ticket. The movies provide an important place for friends to meet during weekends, es- pecially underclassmen and students who don’t drive. Weekends 1 Ie Under streamers of pink and black, elegantly dressed couples danced the night away, making Homecoming a night of remem- brance. With the football team riding high on its way to an 8-3 season, students used excess spirit to make homecoming a momentous occasion. Most students made a weekend of it. Starting with the Friday night game, students and faculty watched as the mighty Colonels trounced Jefferson Forest 46-22. During halftime cere- monies, the Homecoming Court was escorted onto Python rocked the house, and used the field, ninth through twelfth grades, respect- current hit singles to make the dance even better. Homecoming ively. After the court was presented, Karen Heaphy was crowned by last year’s queen, LeeAnn Sease. Soon afterward, senior Buck Cox was crowned king. The varsity cheerleaders were in charge of all events and worked diligently from Wednesday to Saturday to make sure all decora- tions for the dance were finished and no details for the halftime ceremonies were left unattended. Parents assisted in preparing refreshments and aided in chaperoning the dance. “TL really enjoyed Homecoming. | think the D.J. did an excellent job with music variety and the decorations were outstanding,” stated Tobie Caldwell. — Jason Porter Des with the night The Homecoming court and their dates open the evening’s festivities with the night’s first dance. Attendants were chosen by their respective classes based on popularity. Portrait Place ee a 5 © 5 ae oO o heer ae aoe] weso0g Re performance Students ‘get down’ to music deejayed by Python. During Home- coming, he used the wide variety of music which always makes him a popular guest. Portrait Place Mire their move Heidi West is escorted down the 50-yard line by brother, Jamie. He is a recent graduate and attends Sanding tall, and lookin’ regal King and Queen, Buck Cox and Karen Heaphy pose for a picture in all their splendor. As tradition dictates, Karen was selected by the senior class and Buck by the football team. nce a mother, always a mother Karen Heaphy, queen, is crowned by her predecessor, LeeAnn Sease. Meanwhile, Karen’s escort, Ms. Linda Heaphy, worked to adjust her sash. the College of William and Mary, while Heidi is a member of the fresh- men class. Homecoming 19 S| Hi Y Clubs With an ACE award under their belt, the co-ed Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y clubs embarked on a year filled with community service projects, regional meetings, state student coun- cil, and the Model General Assembly (MGA) in the Spring. Selected by sponsors Wanda Campbell and Deb- orah Mason, juniors Chris English and Jason Porter were asked to run for Senate Presi- dent Pro-tem and Youth Gov- ernor, respectively. Kam Goldsmith, a senior, was elected to serve as Clerk of the House. | pce Navidad To boost the Christmas spirit, Jonathan Brooks and Holly Collins spend a December Saturday selling wrapping paper for the Hi-Y clubs. This served as both a community ser- vice project and a fund raiser. E kK ONO Niel CAPIERS Throughout the year, MGA participants attended group meetings in order to learn their responsibilities as MGAer’s. Two workshops were held, one at Altavista High and another at Liberty High School in Bedford. Asa whole, the group went Christmas caroling, moni- tored a dump site, and at- tended a monthly meeting. “T feel that Hi-Y is the su- preme level of student in- volvement, and [| think the memories will be lifelong,” stated senior Vanessa Boley. — Martha Powell Saas for gold To keep count of the number of cans being collected, Bradley Moorf- ield sorts through those in the teach- ers’ lounge. As a Hi-Y member, this was one of his many duties. $ aN I promise .. .” While participating in a regional Hi-Y workshop, Chris En- glish tells why he thinks he should be Senate President Pro-tem at the upcoming session of MGA. Fas Son RM nig 4 ak A ay a Me at Tn 08 aie - 3 = x | Samaritan Efforts Service with a smile was the way of life for the Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y. These two or- ganizations spent the year working hard to help their community and the people in ite The Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y hosted a workshop in October for area schools. These two clubs also worked together with a Litter Commission to help keep Altavista clean. They collected food for a Thanksgiving basket and gifts for a cheer box to give to Greg Frazier. These two organi- zations dedicated a small amount of their time to help make their community better. — Martha Powell QW RAT SI Seal A RRR SY RIOR é 1IU0g 0 raise money for the clubs various activi- ties, Hi-Y sponsor Deborah Mason ini- tiated a recycling project. All high school students were encouraged to bring aluminum cans from home or school and contribute to the Hi-Y’s cause. Hi-Y members placed canisters in classrooms, teachers’ lounges, and in the boys’ and girls’ team rooms in the gymnasium where drink machines were located. The cans were then collected, weighed, and exchanged for money at fifty cents per pound. — Jason Porter Hi-Y: Front Row: Jonathan Brooks — pres., Jason Holland — v. pres., Shannon Dawson — sec., Albert Calloway — tres., Charles Burger — chap., Jason Porter — hist.;Back Row: Mrs. Wanda Campbell — sponsor, Kent Hancock, Duane Os- borne, Jeremy Payne, Brad Moore- field, Miss Deborah Mason — sponsor; Not Pictured: James Tongue. Tri-Hi-Y: Front Row: Mrs. Wanda Campbell — sponsor, Cindy Terry — pres., Kathy Mitchell - sec., Angie Poe — tres., Miss Deborah Mason — sponsor; Second Row: Andrea New- man, Vanessa Boley, Holly Davis, Jennifer Newman, Dana Heaphy; Back Row: Karen Heaphy, Stacey Walthall, Martha Powell,Niki Gib- son, Susan Hammack; Not Pictured: Sarah Tongue, Holly Collins, Heidi Witt. Jr. Tri-Hi-Y: Front Row: Audrey Farmer — pres., Holly Yeatts — v. pres., Courtney Bohannon — tres., Stephanie Mitchell — chap., Wynn Dalton — public relations, Jennifer Strebel — reporter; Back Row: Tanya Shelton, Stephanie Erb, Brandy Frazier, Greta Scott; Not Pictured: Dionne Eades, Mary Dustin, Ashley Fellers Portrait Place Portrait Place Young But Helpful Although the Jr. Tri-Hi-Y was not able to participate in some of the activities that the Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y partici- pated in, they worked hard to do their best in helping the community. The club held a car wash to raise money for their service projects. They used the money to buy staples and Bz Ladies To assist the Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y clubs, the Jr. Tri-Hi-Y collected aluminum cans and bagged them for transport. Ashley Fellers and Wynn Dalton dedicated after-school time to the task. paper clips for certain teach- ers, sent boxes of tissue to the local nursing homes, and col- lected empty aluminum cans for the Sheltered Workshop. They also worked to help make SADD more active in the community. They made the most of their time and abilities. — Jason Porter Hi-Y Clubs 21 Parent Date SODA: Front Row: Kathy Mitchell, Andrea Newman, Martha Powell, Gayla Newman, Karen Heaphy, Jason Holland; Back Row: Albert Calloway, Cecile Organ, Kendall Morris, Ver- onica Moon, Stacey Walthall, Mrs. Cindy Carter — sponsor; Not Pictured: Mr. Jerry Boteler — sponsor, Sarah Tongue, Kim Moore. s.A.D. drinking 4 the laws drinking age. “student pistributed py S.A D.0.. bring you” home if 1am ever Uh a atet time. Poet transportation tk ore friend WNO agree to 2K S218 4 to muchO a ave ink. a situation WN 4 too much tO ont me p, does Nt condo Portrait Place ne drinkin’ encourages @ g relating ge. - : includin ir state, of their S elow the egal le to obey g aw 5 Against Driving Orunk bo ee) SADD SODA Portrait Place Can rou Dream It? “Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk!” That was the message Students Against Driving Drunk (SADD) brought to their peers. The SADD chapter met the first Thursday of each month. Although the present membership was over thirty, there had been a decrease in the high school membership of the chapter. Because of this, “It has been hard to do all of the activities that were planned,” stated Cindy Terry, president. The overall goal of the SADD:Front Row: Cindy Terry — pres., Stephanie Erb — v. pres., Sherri Brown— sec., Brad Moorefield — tres. Richard Cox III — reporter, David Bryant — historian, Jennifer Newman, Vanessa Boley, Tim Bayse; Second Row: Tamarro Robinson, Shannon Andrews, Duane Osborne, Holly Davis, Kathy Mitchell, Elizabeth Tongue, Michelle Farmer, Allan Harris, Dionne Eades; Third Row: Leslie Worsham, Lauren Bennett, Chelsie Shirlen, Shannon Keatts, Jennifer Collie, Stephanie Greene, JoAnne Terry, Mary Beth Robertson; Back Row: Heather Woodson, Tara Hogan, Kim Dalton, Laura Blanks, Jennifer Arnold, Regina Bell, Veronica Moon, Sean Pillow. i eee along Even though she ruptured her Achilles tendon at the beginning of Girls’ Basketball Season, Coach Carol Bradley still charges on. As SADD sponsor, she stays after classes to offer her guidance at club meet- ings. alloons and more bal- loons! JoAnne Terry, Chelsie Shirlen, Jennifer Collie, and Laura Blanks pre- pare the gym for the SADD dance, “A Walk Down Memory Lane”. The dance, which was not well attended, was the club’s attempt to raise money. chapter was to “get more high school students involved,”’ commented Miss Carol Bradley, sponsor. The major project for SADD was the After-Prom get together. This gave ju- niors and seniors and their dates a chance to watch music videos, play several different games, socialize, and have breakfast. The event was coordinated by Dr. Suzanne Johnson, program director at the YMCA. Yvonne Lee fh sharing ideas about having much success in life, SODA partners played games along with their discussions. A few facts from a ‘fact-myth’ puzzle that were used are: Fact 1 — Marijuana can inter- fere with growing up by reduc- ing a young person’s ability and desire to do school work and by reducing their ability to learn coping skills. Fact 2 — Alcohol is a depres- sant drag which slows down the body processes. Fact 3 — The law in Virginia states 21 year olds can buy wine and liquor. Yvonne Lee ey, that sounds interest- ing! Although the topic of drugs is widely discussed, the middle schoolers listen intently to the presentation of drugs and their dangers. The multi-media assembly included interviews with personalities from the entertainment world who had dealt with drug prob- lems successfully. COLONEL CAPERS “T liked going to SODA class bacause | got to express my feelings and say what I felt,” stated Brooke Mitchell, aseventh grader. SODA, Stu- dents Organized to Develop Attitudes, directed its efforts toward pre-adolescents and helped them try to understand their values. The faculty-selected SODA partners served as role Stargazing “Tm talking about you; I’m talking about me; I’m talking about all we can be,” rang out the theme song for “Stars”, an assembly program presented by the local Pepsi Cola Bot- tling Company and Burger King restaurant. Originating in Burbank, California, “Stars” traveled to 6000 high schools. The assembly, held on the morning of Thanksgiving Day break, dealt with the problem of teens settling for second best. Many students found the assembly interesting. “It was unique and something dif- ferent.’’stated Chris Robinson about the multi-media presen- tation. Others recognized life sav- ing values. “I learned that drugs are bad for me. There are other things besides drugs to turn to,” said Chuck Bar- bour. ue ww es e Pasa Davis TPT TTT ETE ETT TL Porter King models. They trained for a total of 30 hours, learning how to teach the seventh graders by practicing the ex- ercises on themselves. Their goal was to develop positive attitudes among seventh graders. Talking about drugs, self-esteem and cooperation were main topics of discus- sion. When asked why he liked faa OF 7 ee ial ie if Lf at ( srusin’ for a bruisin’ No, not Bobbi Arthur, Richard Cox, Sherri Brown, Cindy Terry, Brad Moorefield, David Bryant, and Stephanie Erb! They received training during the Crusin’ Safe Youth Workshop in Lynchburg which was held at CVCC for area SADD groups. SODA class, Bronson Barn- well said, “We got to do fun things and talk about our per- sonal feelings.” “T enjoyed working with seventh graders. It was a chal- lenge to work with young minds”, said Stacey Walthall, SODA partner. Dana Davis J) Be Can een Discussing the facts about drugs is Andrea Newman. Her responsibilities asa SODA teacher range from talking about drugs to playing games with her students to help them deal with peer pressure and social attitudes. SADD SODA 2B. ING a ride? After school some students have to wait for a ride. Marie Walker, Melinda Little, Mark Kidd, Brad Rice, Michelle Yeatts, and Lloyd Akers pass the time by talking about what happened during school that day. i ead ’em out! After school, students file out of the parking lot. Although the lot was usually a little congested with buses and cars, a one-way exit alleviated any problems with traffic control. 24 Transportation Se eee N: breaking in line! This rule applies to students who ride the bus home. Miranda Harlow waits to board her bus. Mr. Richard Edwards, Mr. Jim Hamlette, and a rotating faculty member super- vise the students to keep everything in order. S. Tongue SOS MI ORE: AECL BON AN wo wheels are better than none! With the addition of the new bike rack, students found it was safer for their bikes to be left outside. James Tongue and John Mercer unhook their bikes and take off after school. Pabst re : SHARE me PIED natin Mee Ae ES Powell Although everyone had to go to school, not everyone chose to get there the same way. Students walked, rode the bus, or rode with a friend. The students who rode the bus usually had to get up a little earlier so they could wait for the bus. On the way to school, students would talk about the latest news, do the ir homework, or just relax for a while. New laws about the speed of occupied buses made the ride to school slow, but students most of the time got to school early enough to meet their friends before homeroom. For the ones who drove or rode with their friends, a little bit of extra sleep was available in the mornings. Students would drive through a fast food place to grab a quick bite to eat before school. Others would stop by the minute market to grab a snack. The students who drove to school had to Dal cated create teststicat ride obey rules in the parking lot and on school prop- the bus because then I can take my erty, but these rules posed no major problem or __ time and go where I want. complaint. Seniors were allowed their own special parking lot whereas the underclassmen parked where they could find a slot. The rest of the students walked or rode with their parents. The ones who walked depended a lot on the weather. On those nice days, the walks to school were pretty easy going, but on those cooler days the trek to school was usually a bit rougher. Parents who brought their children to school had them there earlier than some of the other students so the parents would be able to get to work on time. In the end no matter how students chose to get to school, they always had a little bit of fun along the way. Powell — Martha Powell Powell lens bound! After a day at school, Susan Hammack unlocks her car so she can go home. Students who drive are re- sponsible for their cars so most kept them under lock and key. Transportation 2): 2 ISI For the fans, these were seasons of enjoyment as our athletic teams continued to prove that they could compete with and conquer the best of the best. And as they did, the torch of spirit was relit. Throughout the football season, the eight member varsity cheerleading squad worked diligently devising ways to increase attendance at all home games. One such way was the Colonel Corner which allowed the most exuberant fans to display their spirit freely. Participants in the Colonel Corner were also asked to dress in orange and black attire. The Corner proved effective as the varsity players knocked number five seed Brookville from the top of the Seminole District. Once again, basketball was a dominant sport. Large crowds The game was most definitely the best of the year, and the party afterwards... Need I say more? attended each home game and their fanfare was evident. Students and faculty alike joined in cheering the junior varsity and varsity teams to- ward victory. Charles Burger commented, “Playing varsity brings a lot of tension to all of us, and hearing the crowd’s enthusiasm really helps pump us ” up. Also adding spice to the games were the boys’ and girls’ basketball cheerleaders. Using cheers learned at summer camp, these squads continued to dazzle fans with daring stunts and musical dance numbers. In every case, each of these groups proved they had what it took to raise the roof. Colonel Fanfare — Jason Porter yramid power Boys’ basketball cheerleaders perform many daring and dangerous stunts, one of which is the pyramid formation. They perform their stunts during time outs and at half-time. nd starting at forward While being introduced, op- posing team members meet at half court to shake hands before the game. Junior Albert Calloway makes his way to meet Stanley Hurt, a player for Jefferson Forest. aS emcees =, Terry Victory run Varsity football players enter the pep rally by breaking through a banner which reads “Let’s hear it for the boys!” And that they did! The Martin pep rally created high hopes for a re- gional title, but the team lost in a 21- 18 battle against the Martinsville bulldogs. Holland ( powded house In the final mirtutes of a close game with Jefferson Forest, basketball fans watched intensely as their team pulls ahead for the win. This game es- tablished the team as a front runner for the district title. sears C] mp ING to the grindstone Junior varsity cheerleaders arouse the crowd by rockin’ to the latest beats. Meanwhile the jayvee team prepares to take the field against William Campbell. Colonel Fanfare 7 [=| 6 until 11, | don't get a chance to go out. Since I work on the weekends from Although adolescents spend almost seven hours in school daily, many high school students left the building at the end of the day to go to jobs which received top priority. Not only did jobs provide these employees with valued income, they also provided these future graduates with experi- ence. “I find my job to be a profitable experi- ence. There is always something different to learn. It’s not routine,” stated Cecile Organ. Those students who remained unemployed cited other responsibilities and curriculum to keep them occu- pied. “My life is already too full. With playing basketball, work- ing around the house, and concentrating on academics, I don’t have time for a job!” stated Albert Calloway. “At the beginning of the year, I felt that holding a job would be too great a responsibility and interfere with cheerleading,” admitted Heidi Witt. Although most employed students started off earning a minimum wage of $3.35 per hour, they found their pay could be increased quickly and easily. Kesha Clark, who was employed at Winn Dixie, stated, “You have to work there at least five months in order to get a raise.” — Yvonne Lee ¢ A ee a tough job, but... Somebody’s gotta do it,” laughs Bennett Tucker, “Besides how many seniors do you know who have their own office?” His job at Leggett entails general maintenance duties and keeping track of inventory. He spends a total of thirty hours per week working in the store. Bennett finds his job fulfilling. He keeps a balance between work and school because he only has three classes. | MARGARINE a — : oe od oe petitions caer. Richiaee Pichieed) — ae nantes = MARGARINE. | . eee sks a8 ye te €: gre eed @. 22 Keith Oakes strains to move the pallet jack of recently delivered merchandise from the dock towards the freezer. Keith who is employed at Vista Food supermarket is required to work in the stock room from time to 12-32 (2, BOTTLRS ( ret ’em straight! Along with bagging groceries at Winn Dixie, Kevin Moorman puts forth his efforts to help keep the mer- chandise organized and accessible. He stacks crates in the storage room v) to provide space for a new shipment. ‘ ongue The Extra Mile Students with Part-time Jobs Number of Students Class of 92 Pp of the job Stacey Creasy tries to keep the tables clean after a busy day. “I’ve been working at Revco for two years and am pleased with my job.” One of her many responsibilities is to keep the displays appealing to customers. Jobs KSI Everything changes eventually. Whether it's for the better or the worse, we have to live with it. he correct answer is... Ima current events game be- tween the junior and senior classes, Tommy Blanks attempts to answer one of the ten point questions. Wait- ing for the validation of the answer are Sarah Tongue, Bennett Tucker, Chuck Barbour, Martha Powell, and Shannon Hall. Current Events IIs| Around the town and around the world, change constantly occurred. From the election of a new president to the talks of peace in Lebanon, everyone was affected in one way or another. At school there were a few changes. The major ones focused on dismissal procedures. Besides a note from home, students also needed a parent or guardian to come get them. This proved to be a controversial issue since some parents had to leave work to come get their child when the student had driven to school. Another change centered around the cafeteria. Students were no longer allowed to eat in the halls during lunch. Since this crowded the cafeteria, a salad bar was added so students who only wanted a salad wouldn’t have to wait in the regular lunch lines. Locally, Altavista had its own changes, too. The reopening of the bridge over the Staunton River eased the traffic flow between Hurt and Altavista. Another change in the traffic flow was brought about by installing new stop lights along Main Street. New business also came to town. Ultrasystems De- velopment Corporation, an electrical company, signed a ten year contract with Virginia Power and Lane Company. They agreed to supply Lane with steampower. In return Lane will supply them with scrap wood for burning. This increased the economy by creating new jobs and more resources in town. Although everything changes at some time, changes had a dif- ferent impact on people around school just as they had a dif- ferent impact on people around the world. — Martha Powell he Moments In Time August 1988 Re-opening of Staunton River Bridge Iran-Iraq began a cease fire September 1988 School re-opened Fire destroyed 4 million acres of land in West October 1988 Shuttle mission successfully returned Americans to space International.effort to-save 2 California_grey whales trapped in Alaska November 1988 Geraldo Rivera had nose broken on national televi- sion - George Bush electéd President December 1988 Air Foree-unveiled $80emilé lion Stealth Bomber Tragic earthquake in Armenia claimed over 50,000 lives January 1989 Bush inaugurated as 41st Pres- ident U.S. downed 2 Libyan fighter jets February 1989 Bush pays a visit to Asia The Satanic Verses became hot issue in Middle East politics March 1989 Exxon oil tanker Valdez spills 10.1 million gallons of oil in Prince William.Sound, Alaska April 1989 Delegate Joseph Crouch died from heart attack aE Y our wages go there 2 Helping to simplify taxes, Mrs. Se ole Sundra T. Myers, a Taxpayer Service | Representative with the IRS, ex- — plains to Stuart Shelton the different Say parts of the 1040 tax form. es A new addition In August the multi-million dollar office building for the Lane Company took form. The contempo- rary style building changed the looks of downtown Altavista. nd right over there... While demonstrating the dif- ferent types of water plant machinery, Mr. Earl Witt explains their function. Looking and listening are Miss Eliz- abeth Philips, Holly Davis, Lisa Boley, William Hunt, and Crystal Price. S. Tongue Current Events sul full house Ronnie Hunt and Mike Davis attend the morning homecoming ser- vices at Chapel Grove Baptist Church. Instead of standing outside, they walk to the car to find a seat. 32 Church Activities D o it again Practicing for a skit, Mike Hailey, Gayla Newman, Tami New- man, and Brandon Nichols depict a teenage girl’s dilemma when she finds herself pregnant. The skit is part of Clement Memorial Wesleyan Church’s youth activities. piritual enrichment With the arrival of Ash Wednesday, some students and fac- ulty members begin the annual obser- vance of Lent. Matthew Miano and Aaron Hall serve as acolytes at Saint Victoria Catholic Church for the evening mass. eseer el eet ee eRES! er cer Peer er Haskins CE rea ES: Shelton O n your mark, get set, go! Chris and Stephen English prepare to ski down the mountain side at Wintergreen. The youth groups from First Baptist and Lane Memorial United Methodist went here the Thursday school was closed for a teacher work day. aa — dy RTS anand! cate asta one ay , As churches around the nation overcame the public disgrace of their televangelical counterparts, students closer to home main- tained their faith in God and interest in religious activities. Some students upheld their faith by attending weekly youth meeting groups. “I like attending youth meeting because I can get to study the Bible in more detail than in church services,” replied Jeremy Rucker. “It is also very interesting”. Other than attending youth meeting, students exhibited their faith by singing in the choir and attending church services. Some students joined missionary groups to Biavine the piano far uit ven Bee WW icilessa eins ities cbc ew Wite Churcolmahecnefulfillines leenioushariie tn Faith took a missionary trip to three Costa talent with the junior choir, and Rican cities. Along with 84 other teenagers, Singing and playing for weddings is fun, Angela Shanaberger, Dionne Eades, and Don- ovan Eades performed a street drama called “The Toymaker and Son.” Afterwards they went out to minister to people. They visited a prison camp, refugee camps, churches, schools, or- phanages, villages, and parks. “I learned a lot. It changed my whole attitude toward Christianity. Going there made me see how lucky I am to live in the United States. A lot of people in Costa Rica felt like they had nothing to live for, but we gave them hope,” commented Angela Shanaberger. — Dana Davis gainst the wind Spitting watermelon seeds and shooting shaving cream are Jeremy Funderburk, Kam Goldsmith, Michael Harbrooke, Sarah Tongue, and Robbie Little. The youth group of Lane Memorial United Methodist attended Leesville Lake last summer for a group outing. S. Tongue 3 Church Activities IkeI Ambition produces the interest required to seize opportunities. Then these opportunities often multiply into valuable lessons. Over time, the knowledge students gain develops into a stable life insurance he investment in edu- cation laid the ground- work for students’ occu- pations. To keep students interested, teachers utilized everything from guest speakers to games that corre- sponded to curriculum. For students who had already decided what they would do for a living, the experience gained at Vo-Tech paid dividends. Each dav these students traveled RS oes Everyone makes use of the library in some way or another. With book reports, term papers, research studies, and projects, students gain a solid understanding of the differ ent features of the facility. Kevin Cox and Tracey Moore search for a book to meet the requirements for a report in Mrs. Lily Pressley’s eighth grade English. ; 34 Life Insurance to Yellow Branch for hands-on learning. Yet they were not the only students who sought knowledge from a superlative source. Kam Goldsmith, Kim Moore, Chris English, and Mike Terry spent the first half of their day at Heritage High School in the Magnet School program. The total investment in hard work earned a stable life insur- ance. Cindy Terry = eee small world A great many things of which people generally are not aware occur in life. Brook Bohannon realizes this as she takes a look at a fact of life that happens right under her nose. Mr. Derrick Scaraborough introduces seventh graders to this intriguing new world in physical science and teaches them the funda- mentals of using a microscope. This knowledge fills a vital need in the study of science throughout students’ education. Pressley he search is on Before he can finish his art project, Leo Irby must locate his drawing and materials. Mrs. Christine Crist’s art classes are in the process of creating that special work for the Christmas season. Life Insurance 35 Exploratory classes, a newfangled concept or is it? In actuality explor- atory classes have been in existence since the seventh grade moved from the elementary school to form a middle school during the late 1970’s. The idea, which was mandated by the Commonwealth of Vir- ginia, was initiated for the purpose of adapting seventh graders to the unfamiliar high school environment. The classes familiarized students with career oriented courses. Within the ex- ploratory curriculum, there are five basic classes which last for seven weeks each: home economics, art, two industrial arts classes, and a recent addition designated as study skills. Classes vary from year to year. The changes are due to teachers’ work loads and whether or not a particular course was furnished in grade school. The most cur- 36 Exploratory Classes rent class that was elim- inated from the curricu- lum was the computer skills class because it was being taught in the sixth grade. Teachers and guid- ance counselors have received positive feed- back from students. “The classes were fun if everyone cooperated, but if people played around then nothing was accomplished,”’ responded seventh grader, Jessica Rice. Some of the classes re- quired little or no homework, and this fared well with stu- dents. “I find shop fun and exciting because | get to make things and no homework is given,” stated Edwin Foxx. For the most part the com- bination of classwork and hands-on activities gave students incentive in preparing for the electives in which they might enroll during their high school careers. at Veronica Moon Kristi Winston Me up The focus on measuring and reading scales is presented as a game in Mr.Jim Hamlette’s shop class. Edwin Foxx and Corey Slayton pay close attention to de- tails discussed during the ‘game’. The different areas taught in the classroom are put to use in the manual portion of shop. Hans away A most peculiar type of art is tin punch art. It is cre- ated by making designs on tin using an awl and a ball peen hammer. This activity takes at least a day and a half to complete. Michael Williams carefully demonstrates the technique during seventh period shop with Mr. Paul Slusher. S: Tongue rushin’ up Drawing is an excellent way for young people to ex- press their feelings. Norman Dews and Rodney Anthony create sketches for posters that will be painted with water colors. This assignment was done for school related ac- tivities, such as “Say No to Drugs” or “Learn to Read.” Mi cuisine Concentrating on keeping a steady hand, Regina Bell slowly adds ingredients to her pancake batter. The sev- enth period home-ec class periodically works in the kit- chen to acquire a variety of culinary skills. S. Tongue S. Tongue Ce amera! Li Lights! Action! mg a ce takes tome and practice Ae arog Megan Loott and Mer- hette portray teachers resemoesnas A Fresh Idea Do young people know the proper way to study? Teachers have spoken out about the weak study habits of seventh graders. Lo a mew course, designated as study skills, was added to the vaplor- atory curriaum. When this move occurred, a search began for a teacher. Miss Carol Bradky, girls basketball coach, gave up her seventh period graders to adapt to the middle schools heavy work toad. Fimstryrs were shown to develon the students’ listening skills. Reports were written to strengthen research skills. This class assisted students in polishing skills that they would use in high schoot. 1 Kristi Winston and Veronica Moon Shop Home Ec. Study Skills Exploratory Classes ISI The curriculum had growing pains; the so- cial studies department expanded. Mrs. Myra Frazier introduced Economics. This elec- tive provided seniors another choice for needed credits in addi- tion to consumer know- how and a background for basic economic con- cepts for their future. Lots of students signed up for the eco- nomics class rather than the usual alternatives of gym or another year of Espanol. Tra Myers, a senior, stated, ‘“‘It’s mostly a business type class with about 20 people. We learn how the market works as well as some steps in how to produce a suc- cessful product. I took the class because | thought it sounded in- teresting, besides the fact that I needed the extra credits. It’s not a hard class; I think it’s fun!”” Mike Gray had similar views: “It was a new challenge. | learned America’s economic status com- pared to those of other countries. It'll help me to make better con- SCA: Front Row: Mrs. Myra Frazier, Kelly Sherwood, Melinda Little — V. Pres., Greta Scott, Angie Poe — Treas., William Hunt, Cindy Terry, Kathy Mitch- ell; Second Row: Stephanie Erb, Audrey Farmer, Ashley Fellers, Kristi Winston, Tammy Irvin, 36 Economics Social Studies sumer choices.” The class: hada number of speakers; Mr. Chris Barrett came from the Peace Center in Lynchburg and talked of U.S. and Soviet re- lations. He also showed the class pictures of Soviet children. In addition, they conducted many ex- periments such as bean tasting. Students sam- pled a variety of dif- ferent brand-names of beans and decided which one had the best taste and or quality. They did a market re- search on shampoo, dis- covering that Ivory dish detergent placed among the top five shampoos with Prell as number one. Furthermore, the economics class watched the movie Wallstreet, which showed how leverage buyouts effect the economy. Future entrepreneurs of America? Maybe not all, but with the help of this class, st udents were better prepared for deal- ing with money mat- ters. tw Sheri Trent Lizzie Crafton; Third Row: Susan Hammack, Beth Gilliam, Kristy Pruett, Shannon Keatts, Jennifer Collie, Heather Chapman; Back Row: Andrea Newman, Megan Scott, Whitney Dalton, Makeda Payne, Sharon Singleton. B on appetite! Taste tests prove to bea learning as well as an appetiz- ing experiment in Economics. As on television, Chris Foster and Sarah Tongue learn first hand the differences in prod- ucts. In this case, they have the opportunity to say which brand of beans taste the best. N ame, please Republican or Demo- crat? That is the question. Netta Flanary serves as a poll worker recording the names of her fellow classmates. Stacey Dudley, Sandy Davis, and Martin P re-trial jitters Gov't. tests can be a nightmare full of mental an- guish, not to mention failing scores, if one does not under- stand the material. While other students review their sections for an upcoming test, Tabby Bennett seeks last minute wisdom from Mrs. Myra Frazier, who lends a helping hand, hoping to elim- inate any confusi on that may have taken hold. G o to jail! In order to help Juniors understand the industrializa- tion of America in Mrs. Mere- dith Hoggatt’s U.S. History class, Robbie Little and Niki Gibson participate in team monopoly. Students are di- vided into companies to see which one can monopolize or run the other company out of business. Lyvonia Thurman, who are qualified as registered voters, come forth to cast their ballots for the man of their choice in the mock election held in Skills for Adolescence. Martin has their own o about can- didates they elect to serve them josh ven supports Bush by vowing his erence loud and clear im Bey oy) CAwAL, Deborah Mason's Locdak Laence ! Lhills for Adotsane dass ‘Minor’ Tath World maps, geography, reports, peer pressure, amd growing up were all ad- dressed im Lhills for Adolescenee. She first semester started off stressing socal science white the second semester em- phasized education skills. Nicol Mason, an wghth grade tramstir student from Lrain, commented, “We studied most of so Labready knew preity much what was going on. J eyoyed the mock election we held with the Democrats against the Re- pubticans. 1 remember when J was run- ning, my oryronent remarked that 1 knew ao much because J had ben all over the world. J told him it's not where you We ben, its what you ve tarned. Lbheliee that too. L thunk this class will be helpful.” T theri Trent Economics Social Studies S| ‘= “Tt will back me up in college,’ commented Robbie Little.” To find out what’s going on in the world: and its re- lationship to what I’m majoring in in college,” stated Veronica Moon. These were just two reasons why students chose certain classes. Other reasons ranged from preparing for careers to pursuing hobbies. Many seniors took advance math, science, and English classes that would give them an edge in college.” A stu- dent needs an average of 124 credits to grad- uate from college; and by taking A.P. English, a student earned six col- lege credits,” added Mr. Dennis Campbell, guid- ance counselor. Middle-schoolers chose classes like band and home economics that they thought would be fun. Up- perclassmen heading neakin’ a peek Working steadily on her proj- ect, Wendy West refers to her book as a guide. Being only one of two girls in a second and third year mechanical drawing class made it even harder to concen- trate. ) Reasons Reactions straight for the job market after graduation found word-processing and accounting appeal- ing. Also, an im- mediate value were Vo- Tech courses like cos- metology and auto- body repair. In addition, some students chose classes because they liked the teacher or the way he she taught. “ Mr. Ham- lette takes time to show me what’s going on and doesn’t leave me hang- ing,’ stated Wendy West. Students commented that classes were made simpler by the teachers’ help. Art students said that the expertise of Mrs. Christine Crist and Mrs. Lisa Cox made art a cinch. Students had a variety of reasons for choosing classes, but the teacher often made the decision easier to make. aw Kristi Winston Fallen Geeminsly scrutiniz- ing In an attempt to find a suit- able photograph, Burt Pannell, Terrance Moon and William Hunt search through magazines. Although it may_ seem easy, making a collage is” time consuming and tedious, | | Be it to the rim | Advanced Chemistry) and regular placement. students used distilled water for many of their various labs. Lucretia Organ tries to keep her balance while rinsing a : : beret. : Os la la Being careful not to burn his hands, Brian Marr re- moves a delectable chicken pot pie from the oven. Mrs. Elizabeth Shelton com- mented that it was pretty good. Life does have some special treats after all. helping hand Could you help me with this? Angela Coffer, Sherman Pannell, David Cof- fer, Troy Oakley, and Steven Hall made this request of Mrs. Deborah McCrory. Mickey Crider watches as she gives assistance on some classwork. Fallen Slusher Jaking a wath before the math rally, jason Holland, Cecile Organ, and jonathan Brooks wath off their mrvous energy. They placed third in the AA division against twenty-five other schools Leniors had capurunad most classes that undercassmen were currently enrolled in and offered opinions on what made certain Boteler's English 12 because: he didn't treat us bike children he told stories of his youth Hoggatt's UL. History because: Lhe made history come to life Business classes because: J want to become a seoretary Creative classes because: Lome music presents a challenge Leniors Most Memorable Moments oo Favored Courses of Fupuls Completing Grade i Reasons Reactions 4] — Lp md the sume says Mrs. Cindy Carter's sane basses reenact the game show Family Feud to review for uprooming CeO Ltudemts ot down a fw questions and then Mrs. Carter, portraying the host, asks ques- uons Limior Favorites Many people think of science as pust a required course, but sane is real and around us everywhere. Mrs. Cindy Carter found ways to make earth science clearer for her students. They traveled to Avoca to- riew a specal gem and mineral evehib- tion, to Blue Kiege Lome Quarry to se how limestone is removed, and atso- to- Buffalo Creek to e3@eamume the natural en- AHP ONVINEMNL. Lome activities her hasses participated in were mot trips but progects. Mrs. Carter commented that labs permitted students to see their nartner s point of ew. Allin all, unusucd acdivities, whether inside the hass- room ox mot, produad positive results. 7 Kristi Winston Terrestrial Treks Egg drop Field trips Current events Making commercials Predicting weather Labs Unusual Classroom Activities 5 H ands on experi-. ence | Swimming instructors at the YMCA coached freshman on key safety techniques that anyone who swims should know. Miss Vicky Bailess- shows a rescue maneuver to. Laura Blanks. he more the mer-— rier As they always say, five heads — are better than one. Daniel Wade, Glen Chapman, Crystal Cox, Kim Dalton and Kevin Walden brainstorm on a subject for writing in Mrs. Aurora Tolley’s English 9 class. ow I o Saturnalia Saturnalia refers to the celebration on December 17 in honor of the Roman God of Harvest, Saturn. In Miss Deborah Mason’s Latin classes, the students make willing teacher While Mrs. Cindy Carter’s science classes were studying a chapter on min- erals, Mr. Tabb West, an employee of English Con- struction Co., took time out D. Bryant cards to celebrate Saturnalia and then give them to teachers or fellow students. Carter Dickerson offers an artistic opinion to Kim Skeen about her card. Fallen of his busy schedule to share some core samples with her classes. This allowed Steph- anie Logwood and Bonnie Hall to view minerals first hand rather than just in a textbook. Portrait Place top, look, and Photography Staff: Front listen Mr. Jerry Boteler adjusts the volume on the record player as students follow along in their textbooks. Listening to actors depict the char- acters in Shakespeare’s Hamlet helps seniors get a better feel for the play. ow: Tim Bayse, Sean Pillow, Richard Cox, David Bryant, Mary Dustin, Eliz- abeth Tongue, Shannon Keatts, Mrs. Lily Pressley — advisor. Back Row: Kevin Fallen, Kathy Hamlette, Heather Bryant, Veronica Moon, Tuawana Martin, Dana Davis, Lauren Ben- nett, Mrs. Johelen Martin —— advisor. Informative, entertain- ing, diverse and recre- ative ... these were just a few ways to de- scribe the unusual class- room activities that teachers planned. They ranged from speaking into a recorder to tape spots for the radio to playing patty-cake in Latin I. Teachers commented that these types of ac- tivities sparked an in- terest in learning and also made the subject more enjoyable for the class. Some teachers planned many activities instead of just one. Miss Deborah Mason put the endings of Latin verbs to the tune of different songs such as “Jingle Bells” and the Micky Mouse Club Theme Song. She also encoura- ged students to play patty-cake to learn the endings. Another teacher who planned different ac- tivities was Mrs. Shirley Cothran. She had her eighth grade science classes secure an egg ina box and drop it from the top of the bleachers to see if they could defy gravity and keep the egg from breaking. She also had her class bake and decorate some type of food to resemble an atom with its protons, neutrons, and elec- trons. Because seeing is be- lieving, teachers like Mrs. Rhonda Monroe used a manikin which opened up to show in- ternal organs to her students. This also allowed them to see how blood circulates, how the lungs inflate and various other func- tions of different or- gans. English teachers per- mitted students to watch videos of the reenactment of stories like The Scarlet Letter and plays like Romeo and Juliet which English 9 and 11 classes, re- spectively, read. Students found that these simple activities made class a lot more fun and material easier to learn. a Kristi Winston Unusual Classroom Activities 43 i ‘erm paper blues Boredom sets in while Dean Clay browses through numerous encyclopedias try- ing to take notes for his term paper. He started with his topic search in December and completed his paper for A.P. English in March. mall talk Sports take up lots of students’ time, and they cannot always get around to their homework. When Brandy Frazier is not par- ticipating in basketball, vol- leyball, or tennis, she enjoys talking on the phone with friends. Trent Gee countdown There are only a fow minutes to go until homeroom is over, and Kendal Morris adds the final touches to his “watted to the last minute to do it homework Kendakk held a pob at ] thateworld and did mot have the tunity to soaatize Die the asping ham dan rear eie Aa Gf course not eweryone chose to do homuwork on study when they should have, 10 what did students do when they were not hitting the books? A busy signal on the phone tine told of one ac- tity, watching the latest prisode of one's favorite marked yet another. Many students were commit- ted to a parttime job, and there were a fow who meded to get some LZ. Good times first, schoot- work last ryvresented a dominant attitude “Ll cram ah of my studying in at the last minute, 1 remember it better.’ Lhannon reveated how she Liked to watch TU. or talh on the phone, when. she sh ould have been focusing on trig. 1 Lheri Trent Activities favored over Studies ViSItins 2% WOrkKing 2% 44 Cramming Procrastinating Fee winks Conserving her energy, Jarmea Cabler takes a little catnap in Mr. Jerry Boteler’s fourth period English class. Sometimes there were a few minutes at the end of class, before the bell rang, for students to catch up on some rest after teachers’ lec- tures and long periods of notetaking. eg ae a ee Pee pe Mat at opal : Foe Portrait Place i le RE Sets hat’s happen- ing! Although many activities keep students from doing their work, teachers agree that it is better late than never. Quinton Easley, David Anthony, David Woodruff, and Lafonia Johnson decide on whether to finish homework or just watch the others complete theirs. Imagine it’s 11 p.m. on Sunday night. You're thinking about the fun you had over the weekend. You're ready to fall into bed and geta good night’s sleep be- cause you know how cranky you can be on a Monday morning back in school. Wait a minute; have you for- gotten something? Oh, no! You just remem- bered: in exactly 8 hours and 30 minutes you must be prepared to take the hardest exam of your entire life. A feeling of regret takes over. All those times you daydreamed in class and told yourself you’d study tomorrow. Well, tomorrow has arrived, and you must stay up all night studying. Procrastinating was something many stu- dents exercised daily. One might put off his most important priori- ties until the last minute whether it was an important exam, ational Honor Society: Front Row: Kathy Mit- chell — pres., Jason Holland — v.pres., Martha Powell — asst. sec., Jonathan Brooks — treas., Back Row: Albert Calloway, Cindy Terry, Mrs. Virginia Clark — advisor; Not Pictured: Chris English, Mike Terry, Kam Goldsmith, Kim Moore, Holly Collins — sec., Sarah Tongue — rep., Kendall Morris. preparation for a test such as the S.A.T., or an essential assignment or appointment. Then the individual had to enforce all his energy for an endless night of cramming. Although this may not be consid- ered a good study habit, it worked for many stu- dents. Some said it sta- bilized their thought patterns even better. While some ‘breezed’ through their exams, a first time victim of the grueling tests, Jennifer Collie, had this exper- ience, “I started study- ing 2% weeks ahead of time, and my parents still thought I waited ’til the last minute. I’m pretty much an atten- tive student in class, yet I think my Odyssey and advanced science exams will be hard.” On the other hand, another middle schooler, Jer- maine Cook com- mented, “I started to study a little Saturday night, but then | stopped. I studied with the T.V. and radio on but wasn’t distracted. | expect to make all A’s.” Whether a ‘breezer’, a procrastinator, or a ‘study-olic’, the big exam day brought the same butterflies to all and feelings of “I wish | had a Sheri Trent Cramming Procrastinating 45 “This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it. The true scholar grades every opportunity of ac- tion past by, as a loss of power. It is the raw ma- terial out of which the intellect moulds her splendid products.”’ Ralph Waldo Emerson so conveyed his im- pressions of what light, new days and events have shed on the char- acter and hopes of the American scholar. Most members of the administration sub- scribed to a similar phi- losophy. Following the school board’s recent decision to alter atten- dance policies, Princi- pal John Erb relayed the startling results of a survey regarding the number of classes which students had missed thus far: “As of October 31, 1987, our students had missed 4,383 class periods. As of October 1, 1988, only 1,185 class periods had been missed — a reduction of over 60%.” The newly issued policy required a stu- dent, returning to the premises, to have written verification as 46 Attendance Policy Changes to his whereabouts. A dentist or doctor’s appointment card, or a court reporter's ac- knowledgement guar- anteed a student an ex- cused absence. Fur- thermore, if a pupil re- quested an approved dismissal during lunch or study hall, it was nec- essary for a parent guardian to visit the high school office and escort the student from school. When asked whether or not these conditions had effected the per- centage of pupils impli- cated in disciplinary affairs, Mrs. Tonya Moon, secretary, rec- ognized a rather moder- ate rate of increase. Emerson once hum- bly observed that “man is surprised to find that things near are no less beautiful and wondrous than things remote. The near explains the far. The drop is a small ocean.” It seems only fitting that youth exalt wisdom, for it is the seedling that has cul- tivated school systems world-wide with ample justification for class- room attendance. at Karen Heaphy ack so soon? Mr. Jerry Booth accepts an excused absentee slip from Kevin Fallen, an eighth grader who had suffered an illness the day before. The notice effectively admits Kevin to class and allows him two days to make up the work that he missed. Bas late than never Robert and Nicole Mason make their presence known by endorsing the “tardy to school” form. After questioning, Assis- tant Principal Richard Ed- wards disclosed the higher tendency of late arrivals rather than the former trend of early dismissals. PEGE ATI Principat jotm Ort shims over an assort- ment of phrases in an attempt to select an ap- propriate ‘thought for the day He confessed that this task presented a challenge cach morning and hoped that his forts were appreciated by the stu- “That's u for the morning and now, your thought for the day: Don t think in terms of forever. Think of mow, amd forever wll take care of itself.” cach morning during homeroom, Primapual john rb urged students to rte upon the most vital aspects of human be- harior-caring, sharing, amd relating. He derived the passages from a min-mag entitled Bits ana Fives, to which he has maintained a subsorytion for two years. However, only this summer did he said framkly, Tt was a flash in the pan! J figured tt was worth a shot. Lit hapyened to flop, no ome could fault me for trying. Thus far, lve been amazed by an outpouring of vores of approval.” tT Karen Heaphy Mitchell utward bound Robert Towler follows policy by signing out with his mother, Mrs. Janie Towler, on hand to verify permission. The Campbell County School Board recently mandated that all students must have a parent with them upon de- parting school. hati reak it to me gently Mr. Mark Landis, super- visor of In-School- Suspension, offers Darrell Rade his seventh period assignment. Unfortunately, the drastic increase in atten- dance was accompanied by a modest increase in classroom disruptions. The first five offenses for minor infractions are cause for a stay in the _- “PAD”. Attendance Policy Changes 47 a pe ieee Ie The rattle of bubble gum wrappers, the murmur of chattering voices, and the faint sound of a snore flowed clearly throughout the classroom. Although she was disregarded, the teacher calmly ex- plained the daily lesson amidst various noises. While this is a familiar scene in classrooms throughout the United States, what was being done about the prob- lem? If continuous drill- ing of lessons did not put a dent in the prob- lem and giving ample homework was not the answer, then what was the solution? Teachers searched constantly for ways to cut boredom and bring in fresh con- cepts in learning. The most progressive classes using new tech- niques were science classes. Computers and other forms of technol- ogy got students’ brain cells flowing. Labs cul- tivated what was in the textbooks. ‘‘Labs helped me to under- stand practical ap- Group Projects plications of the con- cepts,’’ responded Albert Calloway. History, a more fac- tual subject, was dif- ficult to make more pleasurable. Games, such as monopoly, dem- onstrated the powerful control monopolies have over small pro- prietorships. This proj- ect exemplified the dif- ficulties monopolies in- curred during the term of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Other games showed how the con- sumer dominates the economy and how de- mands cause prices to lower or rise in the market place. “Projects gave me an understand- ing of economic situ- ations in other coun- tries,” replied Becky Bennett. The total outcome of practical classroom projects is not yet known, but what can be established is that students were taking more interest in their courses. T Veronica Moon FHA: Front Row: April Farthing — Pres., Heidi Witt — V. Pres., April Reynolds — Hist., Melinda Bonds — Treas., Lyvonia Thur- man — Rep., Heather Bryant — Chap., Sarah Robertson — Parl.; Second Row: Tanya Shelton, Marci Rogers, Jennifer Stephen- son, Samantha Harmon, Peggy Howell, Leslie Worsham, Christy Science Club: Front Row: Brad Moorefield — Pres., Mary Dustin — V. Pres., Kristi Winston —Sec., Kathy Hamlette — Treas., Ashley Fellers, Dawn Adams, Tuawana Martin, Mrs. Cindy Carter — Advisor; Second Row: Holly Davis, Elizabeth Tongue, Bonita Martin, Tonya Martin, Katrice Woodruff, Tim Bayse; Back Row: Duane Osborne, Heather Bryant, Brandon Nichols, Sean Pillow, Chris Willard. Fincham; Third Row: Camille Atkins, Dawn Adams, Tammy Graves, Carter Dickerson, Yvonne Lee, Becky Clark, Christel L. Dews; Back Row: Stephanie Hubbard, Jackie Peirano, Angelo Coffer, Tiffany Monroe, Nicole Mason, Tunisha Motley. Not pictured: Kim Trent — Sec. Ay Lo � = Z “ € ‘ S. Tongue pet nr gen pA RE a eRe npr ag nintee ae = in i ak me 1 oY € « H at sense Sharing one’s knowl- edge sometimes inspires others to master a hobby or skill. Mrs. Tonya Moon, sec- retary to assistant principal Richard Edwards, shows Lelia Wood, president of FLBA, the key techniques used in making decorative hats. Mrs. Moon and her mother work together and sell their crafts. The hats which are bought from art supply shops are dec- orated with moss, flowers, and ribbons also found in art supply shops. One of the hats hangs in the high school office. S. Tongue pampered report For Economics class, Mike Gray gives a report on the success rate of Proctor and Gamble and of the business decisions that .they chose in marketing disposable diapers. The class often partakes of group activities which helped students gain a better under- standing of the concepts of Economics. H elpful tools Vanessa Boley, Karen Heaphy, Angie Poe, and William Hunt perform a lab assigned in Advanced Biol- ogy. Vanessa looks for organic specimens in the stream at Shreve Park while Karen waits for instructions from Angie on how to get the dis- solved oxygen from the stream. William tries to find the air temperature. C. Terry ust cootin' with WAHL! Verbalizing mg thoughts 1s ome way to to understand each other Pal Dee Fatric Gummer, and Atison Creasy record ther aneurs for vocational education week. Their ideas were broadcast on local radio station K-Lite 105 This was a group activity that included lh bust- mess basses A Week of Gratitude Acknowledging the curriculums worth highlighted Vocational Education Week. AL business, home economics, and mumerous activities. In the business and home economic hasses, in particatar, ll sudenis wrote about the umportane of vocational education amd vapressed many of these ideas on K-Lite. cach day teachers gave students smal tokens such as book- marks, pencils, pens, and camdy to honor the occasion. The industrial arts division ammounced a mw drafting class, Computer dided Drawing (CAD). Designed for seniors, the mechanical drawing class will be offered in the fall T Veronica Moon Group Projects 49 | a Emmett o it up right! Rebecca Cark and Christi Finmcham, eighth home-ec students, ign and cotor Christ- mas cards to be given to senior citizens at the Cam- ot Hall Nursing Home Food and other gifts were also presented to the ebder in hopes of creat- ing a poyous holiday atmo é. Most of the time people spend hectic weeks before Christmas fucking out and ing touches on decorations. Lome people, however, are not blessed to spend ther holiday at home with their families. They are confined in nursing homes. In an fort to bring holiday cheer, the Future Homemakers of America (FHA) visited Camelot Hall Nursing home in Lynch- burg. The second period, vighth grade home-ec cass designed 100 cards for the derly patients. Members also took food. 1hamica Moon Ratio of ruts enrolled im Vo-Tech Courses Vo-Tech [ ending a hand Phyllis Lane and Jennifer Johns pass the time in the child care program at Vo- Tech. Phyllis is currently in her second and final year of the program which teaches students how to care for young children in a professional and caring manner. Werking up a sweat Jake Reynolds, a tenth grader, has just started the four year program in Maintenance and Repair at Vo-Tech. This course takes enormous effort and sometimes requires out- door work. et it fast, make it last Tracey Rice, a senior, is in the Cosmetology II course. This two year course teaches the latest techniques used in any profession dealing with beauty culture. Powell Powell H” about a break? Terry Cox, a junior, is enrolled in the one year car- pentry program at Vo-Tech. This course introduces the basic fundamentals of wood construction. The program also gives the student a work- ing knowledge of carpentry skills. r H steady Cameron Tramell and Jerrobin Jones, eighth graders, concentrate heavily on their wood working project for Mr. Paul Slusher’s fifth period shop class. Powell Fallen ee ee | ee To pel Sk ee oe ai ta RI es Emmett “T took cosmetology for the sole purpose of helping people improve their appearance and feel better about them- selves,’’ said Tracey Rice. Upon completion of her cosmetology course, Tracey will take the State Board Exam. When she passes it, she will receive her license. Just one of many hands- on classes offered at the Vocational Technical Education Center (V-o- Tech), cosmetology helped to train students in major techniques to perform a special job. Other vocational classes offered students better insights into jobs in the areas of business, industrial arts, and home economics. “Shop class is more fun than the other classes I take because I get to work with my hands and build things that | enjoy,’ commented Stacey West, a seventh grade shop student. All of the classes pro- vided a link with jobs such as computer pro- gramming, data pro- cessing, repair and maintainance, medical assistance, hotel man- agement, and food ser- vice. Between the Vo- Tech programs and the vocational curriculum in the base school, students chose from more than 30 classes for skills directly related at specific jobs. a Veronica Moon Vo-Tech a3) WN ypical touch With the use of a dicta- phone, Karen Pitts receives instructions for various busi- ness documents. These activi- ties improve concentration and speed. ey knowledge Melinda Davis starts her DpesHaee class each day by whizzing through a short warm-up exercise before completing actual assign- ments. S. Tongue m your knees please! Veronica Moon, a second year FBLA TJTom-Wat bow before she qos out to sell her produc Hard Work Fay Of Fumd raising projects such as the sak of Jom- Wat were pust one source of rervemue to support better facilities and offer students advantages. While mew equipyment such as calculators and dic- taphones were provided by the county, money towards trips, food baskets, the angel tre, and a vocational scholarship were mot. The thirty-five members of the Future Business Leaders of America worked to raise monty for their vapumses Their profits were around $1040. The individuals who sold Tom-Wat were rewarded with the knowledge of good salsamanshin and a wele- balaned budget, mot to mention toms of puza parties and ribbons for thar typewriters a1 Lheri Trent a4 } Tongue Winston Distribution of Funds Raised From Jom-Wat Lates DAYS aT om Vocational Lcholarshin — $500 ee Trips — $300 ' Food Baskets — $30 ee ee dee Pizza Farties — £20 Typeuriter hibbons — $10 bettie SH k mi emens ti Winston Business RSDOS ready? Inserting a diskette before starting her assign- ment, Heidi Witt participates | in Office Systems, a prepara- tory business class. With computers the procedure of storing data is simplified to the touch of a finger. Winston | Paeles When confusion takes hold, a little assistance is welcomed. Mr. Al Smith must often sit down with his seventh period trigonometry class and set bewildered minds straight again. Fifteen years ago, if someone had said the word ‘computer’, an in- dividual’s first thought probably would have turned to computer dat- ing. Today, however, computers have become a main stay of life. They store everything from grocery prices and tele- phone calls to IRS rec- ords and satellite obser- vations. Two computer languages, BASIC and Pascal, were options offered in Mr. Al Smith’s Computer | class. This course had a similarity to business classes in that students got a chance to work with computer ap- plications, word pro- cessing, and spread FBLA: Front Row:Lelia Wood — president, Tracey Rice — v. -president, Rhonda Critchley — sec., Jason Porter —treas., Lenae Carr — historian, Dolly Jones — reporter, Jennifer Stephenson — chaplain, Tabitha Bennett; Second Row: Yvonne Lee, Kesha sheets. “In certain work fields, calculus, trigo- nometry, and advanced algebra courses were just as essential as com- puters, especially if a person planned to major in math, science, or engineering,” stated Mr. Smith, math de- partment chairmen. In business office classes, students ex- perienced a day in the life of a working person. They practiced typing blood types on a com- puter or using an adding machine to figure budgets in business management. While some students did not appreciate the classes, Jennifer Stephenson claimed, “I love com- = j lig h | - Lm Clark, Candice Bruce, Alli- son Creasy, Heidi Witt, Laura Blanks, Shannon Andrews, Penny Dalton; Third Row: Christy Nichols, Keith Short, Lisa Hedrick, Melinda Davis, Terri Hall, Lisa Shelton, Sherri Brown; Back Row: puters and would be lost without them.” Former President Lyndon B. Johnson summed the situation up best, “We have en- tered an age in which education is not just a luxury permitting some men an advantage over others. It has become a necessity without which a person is de- fenseless in this com- plex, industrialized society.” With students’ job opportunities becoming more dependent upon computers daily, how could they dare ignore their importance? at Sheri Trent Portrait Place Mrs. Loletta Short — sponsor, Veronica Moon, Jennifer New- man, Teresa Carwile, Julie Callahan, Cindy Terry; Not Pic- tured; Marion West, Jo Ellen Smith, Crystal Price, Tammy Pritchett, Lynette Crider. 33 Computers S. Tongue a in shape, girl! Patria Lowe works out on the universal weight system to strengthen and develop her lower leg muscles This program 1 designed as a sie week course to enhanc students’ body tone and coordination Jd summing course was added to the physical education departments puro- gram. The class, taken at the local YMCA, was offered solely to wunth graders. It conveyed basic water safety e- sentials to bequmming swimmers. This ac- tivity was added to improve the fe. Cur- niakum and was greatly supported by the Campbell County Lchoot Board. it began in early February and, under the leader- hip of certified swing insirudors Carla Lusher, Vicky Bailess, and Robert Korber, tasted for a total of sie weeks. at Veronica Moon amd Karen Heaghyy 54 Drivers’ Ed Phys. Ed. oieee up! Stephanie Erb, a sopho- more, puts into practice what is learned in Driver’s Educa- tion. Her father, Principal John Erb, sits patiently by her side in the family truck, ready to roll. H ho! David Farley nervously awaits his fate while Steven Farmer and Glen Chapman perform a basic fireman safety maneuver in third period health class. This allowed students to learn first aid pro- cedures first hand. This also enabled students to develop better safety skills in case of emergency. Latin Club: Front Row: Jennifer Strebel, Heather Chapman, Kim Skeen, Brad Moorefield, Jason Dalton; Second Row: Donna Farthing, Stacy Dudley, Sandy David, Jennifer Collie, Andrea Newman, Carter Dickerson, Kristi Winston; Back Row: Miss Deb- orah Mason — sponsor, Beth Gilliam, Stephanie Greene, Tanya Shelton, Stephanie Erb, Martha Powell, Jason Saunders, Kevin Wolf. Spanish Club: Front Row: Kathy Ham- lette — pres., Courtney Bohannon — v. pres., Sherri Brown — sec., Ashley Fellers — treas., Niki Gibson, Steph- anie Johnson; Second Row: Lizzie Crafton, Wynn Dalton, Jennifer Strebel, JoAnne Terry, Lauren Ben- nett, Penny Dalton, Susan Hammack, Torenzo Davis; Third Row: Tuawana Martin, Brandy Frazier, Holly Yeatts, Lenae Cart, Katrice Woodruff, Greta Scott, Stephanie Mitchell, Dean Clay; Back Row: Jonathan Brooks, Jason Holland, Ryan Hunley, Mike Dalton, Shawn Tolley, Blanda Wolfe, Buck Cox, Brian Hall, Lee Jennings. Not pic- tured: Duane Osborne. Martin = Portrait Place ree Cre ern ies er SNE I INN TR th pa STRAP oil tin bl aa a ree TE ee ee . and they’re off! Mother gaped at the speedometer as it rose from 0 to 60 mph in a matter of seconds. Within moments, she had strapped in and em- braced what would seem to be her final breath of air. Only then did she envision the in- evitable fate of her fuel- injected 6-cylinder ve- hicle. What’s this?. . . one might ask. Why, it’s a fictitious account of one mother’s reaction to her child’s first adventure behind the wheel. Initially, a child under eighteen years of age is required to com- plete a state-approved driver education pro- gram consisting of both classroom and in-car in- struction. The course must include an explicit alcohol safety segment. Finally, when one ap- plies for a license, one must present a Driver Education Certificate (DEC-1) as evidence of successful completion of the program. Meanwhile, upon peed it up, man! Vincent Myers, Anthony Monroe, Richard Woodruff, Mike Davis and Richard Thornhill bide their time while waiting for Jamie Robinson to retrieve the ball in seventh period advanced gym. The act of participation is crucial to the grades of the students. reaching fifteen years and eight months, an individual may apply for a learner’s permit. To operate a vehicle, how- ever, he must be accom- panied by an adult until his sixteenth birthday. More often than not, that happens to be a parent guardian, which occasionally creates problems. For instance, Kim Craft’s mother automatically began scratching the dash- board and stomping her feet in hopes of bringing the car to a screeching halt. Contrarily, Tone Shelton’s mother de- manded that she slow down while creeping along at 25 mph. The results, how- ever, far exceeded the envisioned mishaps. Mrs. Phyllis Dowdy reminisced about her own experiences. “A new license emerged from the machine, warm to the touch, like a sugar cookie. The lamination was baked on, sealing the picture of Shane inside. Of course, there will be other licenses on which the sharp, inquiring fea- tures of my son will have thickened. His dark hair will be flecked with gray, but only the first license gives the owner such warmth or fills him with such jubi- lation.” a Karen Heaphy and Veronica Moon Drivers’ Ed Phys. Ed. NN Wn WN On Jazzin’ it up! That’s exactly what one could find students enrolled in jazz band doing. Limited to sixteen students, the group averaged twelve to four- teen players who contri- buted free time twice a week after school for an hour and a half. “We're a really close-knit group,’ commented Holly Davis, a jazz band member. These selected indi- viduals performed in the spring concert and also for civic orga- nizations. A small seg- ment of jazz band, called the “Saxy Five- Plus One” played at the Community Christmas tree lighting service held in front of the Staunton River Mem- orial Library. They pre- Middle School Band: Front Row: Tony Monroe, Teronza Hall, Dana Emmett, Kelcie East, Kristin Hunley, Stacey Caldwell, Heather Woodson, Leslie Loftin, Whitney Dalton, Christy Rieghard, Tara Hogan, Karen Dillard; Second Row: Matt Miano, Brandon Johnson, Richard Cox, Jonathan Keesee, John Lance, Chad Catron, Stephen English, Jason Edwards, Will Dickerson, Mel Smith, Lisa Weeks, Jennifer Blakenship; Music Art sented seven pieces of jazzy traditional Christ- mas tunes. Although jazz band was a small extra- curricular activity, the work involved was not any less. “While march- ing band was full of teamwork, jazz band re- lied strictly on indi- vidual performance. “Each musician has to play his own part and there aren’t many others to drown out mistakes,” stated Dale Treadway, a saxophone player in both marching and jazz band. Or- ganized in the late fall, the jazz group gave students the oppor- tunity to perform out- side the classroom. a Sherri Trent Kristi Winston Portrait Place Third Row: Eddie McMillan, Lashanda Hunt, Josh Even, Skee- ter Watlington, Chris Daniel, Anna Jones, Laura Colbert, Mary Beth Robertson, Mandy Peake, Philip Erb, Wilbor Christy, Clyde Lee, Makeda Payne; Back Row: Ken Smith, Rodney Hall, Shana Dagenhart, Jeannie Shelton, Val- erie Arthur, Lauren Bennett, Chelsie Shirlen, Shannon Keatts, David Bryant, Turuka Johnson, Chris Newman, Ryan Hunley, Candace Crews, Tennelle Smith. hes ie Portrait Place High School Band: Front Row: Holly Davis, Kristin Keesee, Keith Short, Monica Cabler, Marie Walker, Jarmea Cabler; Second Row: Dawn Adams, Shannon Hall, Nikki Hunley, Holly Yeatts, Audrey Farmer, Jul ie Roark, Niki Gibson, Michelle Farmer; Third Row: Duane Osborne, Brad Moorefield, Lee Davis, Amy Ferris, Sheryl Mitchell, Jennifer Scruggs, Heather Webb, Stephanie Erb; Back Row: Kelmshon Davis, Tobie Caldwell, Cathy ’ Corker, Sally Boyd. aestro Mr. Edwin Temples directs the concert band at the annual Christmas concert. The occasion was something to remember as students got in the spirit playing familiar Christmas carols. ake it easy! Kim Craft fumbles with four containers as she care- fully takes them to the sink to be washed. Students’ are re- quired to clean their art sup- plies after using them each day. See Heaven The seventh graders felt especially lucky to have the chance to open for the con- cert. This feeling gave a new meaning to having pride in your school. bony and ivory Keith Short, a member of the band for four years, brings his own talent into the performance of “The Nut- cracker,” during the Christ- mas concert. Martin Martin Martin oF fin again! | Ltudents' imaginations were stimulated as created fantasy animals by the oyun of a wheel Cone receives the head and neck of aa Le, the Artful Renditions When imaginative minds were mieed with a “born natural” tike Mrs. Christine Crist, the tat- ent, hard work, and dedication veerted created ve- citing results. Luch was the situation when students began working on the art calendar Whether for competition or simply for fun, students created different pages using prem and ink Miter acapting entries, Mrs. Crist and Mrs. Lisa Coe considered all grade levels. The finished prog- ed, however, contained drawings from only Art II amd Ill. This being the fifth year the art calendar has ben published, Mrs. Crist commented, ' Frople get vwci- ted about it, yet it is harder and harder to sll.” Lhe sold about 150 copies for $3.50 each and used the proceeds to purchase suyylies and frames for students’ artwork. 1 Lheri Trent Kristi Winston Percentage of Upperclassmen Enrolled in Art Music Art body of a came, the tail of a beaver, and the legs of duck lockin’ bad With a spring into the air Kristin Keesee attempts to prevent the shot of her Liberty opponent. As the sea- son comes into full swing, the Colonettes reach deep inside themselves to grapple with the challenges of their competitors. They finished the season in good stead with a profitable overall record of 8-12. anduo] “y { f his is Kelvin’s “That’s not my jersey, Coach.” New uniforms pur- chased by the Colonel Club keep the football players dressed to impress as they delight fans with win after win. Coach Mickey Crouch almost gives Sean “Scooby” Cal- loway the wrong number, but the mistaken jersey is quickly recognized by both. Sean’s number 19 received great distinction after he sustained severe neck injuries in the Rustburg game. Part of the treatment for his frac- tured sixth and seventh vertebrae included wearing a halovest for two months. Teammates and friends alike honored Sean by displaying banners bearing his jersey number for the remainder of the season. uc SIDA] JO Assets and Liabilities The combined efforts of team members amount to productive seasons. Constant reassessments and instruction by coaches improve the quality of performances. In addition, the added incentive of a few outstanding athletes balances all assets and liabilities he price of competition. . of being an athlete and dealing with pressures of contests required drive and spirit. The challenge before them filled athletes’ minds and lent a unique purpose to their lives. An- thony Monroe travelled to Char- lottesville and came away with tenth place in the State Group AA Boys’ Cross Country meet. After a bull season in football, Chris Robinson and Vincent Myers pocketed posi- tions on the All State Second Team. Coach Mickey Crouch, who led the Colonels to the first regional playoffs in 18 years, received the Coach-of- the-Year award. Tausha Williams scored her 1000th point at the Lib- erty basketball game and was elected to the All Regional Team. After counting the assets and liabilities of the seasons, no one came away empty-handed. Cindy Terry Martin that overtakes a runner as he crosses the finish line makes the hard work worth while. Mrs. Aurora Tolley rewards H: sweet it is a. The breath of relief High-performance Champs Go For The It started back in the 88; slowly brewed and built up winter of a storm power. By August, Coach Mickey Crouch had cre- ated a monster of a team, capable of overcoming the strongest forces in the region. The first win of the sea- son proved effective by the end of the game. This win provided the Colonels with a mental booster. In the week to follow, the Colonels again cut loose with a 6-3 win over the Minutemen of Liberty. Hopes were high and many were but unbelievably the Colonels came through to defeat the AA army in a hysterical anxious, 13-7 victory. A crowd of nearly 2,000 fans roared as the buzzer sounded at the end of fourth quarter. It had been 18 years since y e in the nick of time! Stuart Brown hurls a pass to an Altavista defender as Jason Holland closes in for the backup. Both Holland and Brown dis- played their strong talents as kicker and backup quarterback, respectively. jewuinof aul GOLD! Altavista had defeated the Brookville Bees. Kelvin Poindexter and Dale Pan- nell again showed the public what they were made of. Both defenses and offenses were played with perfection. Brookville was stopped with only four sec- onds remaining on the clock. After the first loss in mid-season against Rustburg, determination set in among the players. With the assistance of three running backs, Chris Robinson, Kelvin Poin- dexter, and Jamie Robin- son, the team rallied a Homecoming victory of 45-22 over the Knights of Jefferson Forest. Again, hearts were saddened when enthu- siastic fans learned of Nel- son County’s defeat against their hometown team. jewinof ay] Heads hung low, but the Colonels realized they had gained a regional berth. It was the team’s first play-off in 18 years. Facing the Martinsville Bulldogs on their hometurf, the Colonels gained much yardage. But in the end the Colonels of Altavista suf- fered another loss. An 8-2 record speaks for itself. The team surprised many and pleased all the fans. Coach Crouch com- mented, “My men were reassured that the hard ef- fort paid off. | think that is the main reason we were succesful.” = Tommy Blanks ( ‘atch me if you can! Kelvin Poindexter strateg- ically maneuvers around his Mar- tinsville opponent. Martinsville upset Altavista in its third loss of the season, a regional playoff. Varsity Football Team: Front w: Stuart Brown, Vincent Myers, Mark Myers, Jason Holland, James Robinson, Lyle Chapman, Dale Pannell; Second Row: Sean Calloway, Buck Cox, Kelvin Poindex- ter, James Graves, David An- 9eld eINOg 10 anys ee thony, Mark Tweedy, Chris Robinson; Third Row: Jeremy Shelton, Blanda Wolfe, Morgan Shelton, Derek Brown, John Kidd, Mike Terry, Judd Keatts; Fourth Row: Terry Cox, Lloyd Akers, Jarrett Cox, SOs Burt Pannell, Brad Rice, Tra Myers; Back Row: Jarrod Wade, Darnell Moorman, Vincent Brown, Chuck Bar- bour, Leighton Justice, James bney. ’ 60 Varsity Football Varsity tas Z Appomattox 28-0 Taberey 6-3 Campbell 12-0 Brookville 13-7 William Byrd 28-9 Buckingham 52-6 Gretna 55-12 Rustburg 8-46 Jeff. Forest 46-22 Nelson County 6-17 Record: 8-2 Regionals: 0-1 Martinsville: 10-13 jeuinof ayy yeuinof ayy Pp it to “em! Jamie Robinson rushes through a hole in Mar- tinsville’s defense. The regional tournament was a close one for the team. Even though the Colonels were nipped, hard effort still pre- vailed. y the skin of his teeth! Vincent Myers barely escapes a threatening Martinsville op- ponent in the regional tourna - ment. Although Martinsville kept Altavista on its toes, the Colonels outrushed the Bull- dogs 198-173 and out passed them 231-70 A man of many TRIUMPHS He’s 5’ 10”, 140 pounds and as fast as lightening on the field. That’s right. Vincent Myers, all-state champion, pocketed 33 catches and chalked up 955 yards, the most yards by any receiver in the en- tire state. This agile re- ceiver scored twelve touchdowns as a pass re- ceiver and two touch- downs in kick-off returns. Myers defensively led the team with interceptions and had a 30 yard punt average. He was first team all-district wide receiver and defensive back. Myers gained the title of second team all-state, Associated Press wide receiver and was the royal recepient of the Altavista Journal’s RJ Ed- wards award. On top of all that, Myers holds the school record for the most receptions, most yards gained in a single season, most career catches, and most career yards. = Tommy Blanks Victory is so sweet! Vincent Myers gallantly displays his symbolic victory pose after a touchdown. Vincent was one who absolutely hated to loose. His winning spirit carried him to state recognition. Varsity Football 6L How ’Bout Them Cheerleaders On A Roll With “Let’s get physical, get down, get rough, get mean!” This was just one of the many new peppy cheers heard at Friday night football games. The varsity squad added several new faces. Among them were Kristi Winston, Heidi Witt, Melinda Little, and Heather Webb. These new girls were an asset with their added burst of en- thusiasm. Long before the time came for them to strut their stuff in front of faithful Colonel fans, both the J.V. and Varsity Cheer- leaders were hard at work. During the summer, the girls participated in a car wash and also a raffle, initi- ated by co-captain Karen Heaphy. The money raised, in addition to funds already collected, went to- wards new uniforms and Homecoming. The squad prepared for an exciting season by practicing sev- hout, shout, let it all out! With lots of spunk to share with Colonel fans, Wynn Dalton rocks to the beat of clapping hands. 62 Football Cheerleaders Bennett TOUCH 2 MUCH! eral mornings a week. Students were wel- comed to school in August by a banner in front of the school and various dec- orations in the halls. Cheerleaders also helped raise money and school spirits by selling spirit ribbons in the halls on Fri- day mornings. Finally, the weekend of the ‘Big Push’ arrived. The cheerleaders had worked for most of the week, stay- ing after school and dec- orating to get Homecom- ing just right. “We were really pushed for time. Things wouldn’t have gotten done if everyone hadn’t worked together,” said Melinda Little. Friday night, October 28, came crisp and clear. The cheer- leaders helped spur the Colonels on to a 46-22 vic- tory over Jefferson Forest. This night brought back special memories to some Colonel fans. The class of 1978 attended the game, and after Buck Cox and Karen Heaphy were crowned King and Queen, the 1978 Homecoming King and Queen took a nostalgic ride around the track. The cheerleaders had one last chance to Shake That Thang with an ex- tended season against Mar- tinsville on November 11. The game, a regional championship battle, was “one of the most exciting of the year,” said Martha Powell. Although the Colonels lost, statistics showed they beat the Bull- dogs everywhere but on the scoreboard. = Dolly Jones : I ‘o be or not to be! The last football game of the regular season was to be a tie- breaker for District Champion- ship against Nelson County. Susan Crafton and Karen Heaphy demonstrate just how excited everyone is about the challenge. Portrait Place J.V. Football Cheerleaders: Front Row: Lauren Sease, Anne Jordon, Jennifer Strebel, JoAnne Terry, Wynn Dalton; Back Row: Angela Hamlette, Heidi West, Valerie Holland, Heather Chapman, Kristi Pruett, Miss Debra Mason — sponsor. Bennett Varsity Football Cheerleaders: Front Row: Susan Crafton, Heidi Witt, Marie Walker, Karen Heaphy: Back Row: Mrs. Rhonda Monroe — sponsor, Heather Webb, Susan Hammack, Melinda Little, Kristi Winston, Martha Powell. ome on ya’ll, we’re winning! Hands down, the Altavista Colonels demolish the Gretna Hawks. Despite the chill of the evening, Marie Walker and Melinda Little try to keep the crowd alert. Nets AWARD Heidi Witt’s outgoing per- sonality and fun-loving disposition made her an in- valuable member of the Varsity squad. Her three- year effort paid off when she received the Outstand- ing Cheerleader award at the Sports Banquet. Heidi’s fellow cheerleaders voted for her for several reasons. “She was objec- tive in every situation. Her positive attitude influ- enced the disposition of the squad.” said Karen Heaphy. = Dolly Jones INE bootcamps in the office! Asa part of Spirit Week, the foot- ball cheerleaders sponsored a double day. Susan Crafton and Heidi Witt show the G. I. Joe spirit while Tammy Pritchett calls for help and Mrs. Tonya Moon looks on. IE the still of the night There's fire! Demonstrating this hypothesis Heather Webb, jestures to a homecoming crowd. Heather, a new addition to the varsity squad, transferred from West Virginia where she was a basketball cheerleader. Football Cheerleaders 63. A hundred or more fans filled the gym. Faces radi- ated with anticipation as the junior varsity Col- onelettes stormed through the doors. Led by Elizabeth Crafton, the team began its warm-up drill. “The games required a lot of motivation, and | felt that when we worked as a team, we had no problem moti- vating each other,” com- mented forward Jennifer Cocke. When practices started the second week of August, Coach Derrick Scarborough was very pleased with the turnout. Several experienced players who knew the system that was being used made routines easier to learn for the newcomers. For the veterans it was a matter of building upon what they had previously 64 Girls’ J.V. Basketball are nee Wistar |e learned. Early in the season offense was stressed more than defense because of the team’s inability to score. An aggressive defense, stressed later, became their strength. The girls primar- ily played a man-to-man defense. In certain in- stances, they applied full court pressure which proved effective because of Nicole Robinson, Eliza- beth Crafton, Dawn Adams, Shelia Williams and Heather Oakes, who were the primary starters. The team’s pressure forced turnovers which resulted in a lot of easy baskets. The William Byrd game was most significant be- cause of the team’s ability to score. In this match up, the Colonelettes acquired fifty points. All district games proved tough for the Bennett A Man-to-Man Affair J.V. Colonelettes strike hard with DEFENSE CONTROL girls. Rustburg, Forest, and Nelson gave the players the most challenge. These teams were played twice, but Altavisca got the best of each team in one game. The first game against Rustburg proved to be a victory for the girls but the second left Altavista trail- ing by seven points. As to the games with Nelson County and Forest, alert- ness and preparation helped the girls come out on top. The team’s attitude was especially important be- cause of the absence of Coach Carol Bradley. One main concern of substitute CoachaDerrickeoesr borough and his assistant Sherry Bennett was how the team would respond. Their adjustment pro- gressed well and all the players maintained posi- tive attitudes. = Tommy Blanks and Dolly Jones Fit for it! Shelia Williams eagerly pulls the ball away from her William Campbell opponent. Shelia’s aggressiveness aided her top scor- ing position on the team. {Pes up the defense Coach Derrick Scar- borough gives a quick run down of some defensive strategies. The man-to-man defense put pressure on their opponent's passing game. wit wind 5 | 4 4 2 Al - Be i Portrait Place J.V. Girls’ Basketball Liberty 39-23 Appomattox 39-15 Rustburg 36-29 Buckingham 62-16 J. Forest 37-43 Brookville 30-48 Nelson Co. 39-35 Wm. Byrd 51-35 Gretna 23-33 Wm. Campbell 58-19 Record: 17-3 50-21 38-21 32-39 46-39 55-48 27-53 42-43 23-32 39-32 38-26 Not just an average PAIR AAI AAY Elizabeth Crafton and Shelia Williams both earned the title of most outstanding starters for the junior varsity team. Their roles in leadership and high performance ball handling triggered special recognition from team- mates as well as fans. Crafton, a floor guard, averaged 12 points per game and Williams, a cen- ter, averaged 10. Williams ended her season with 86 field goals and Crafton hooped 101 for the j.v. Colonelettes. Portrait Place mall miracles Size doesn’t stop Nicole Robinson’s ability to score. She goes in for a lay-up against William Campbell. This is Ni- cole’s first year on the J. V. team. Bennett hoot two! Lizzie Crafton, a second year player, shoots a jump shot. The shot scored an additional two points against Liberty. Lizzie totaled a game high of 13 points. Girls’ J.V. Basketball Mary Beth Robertson; Back Williams, Christel Dews, Squad: Front Row: Row: Coach Derrick Scar- Elizabeth Crafton, Tunishia Heather Oakes, Dawn borough, Jennifer Cocke, — Motley. Adams, Nicole Robinson, Katrice Woodruff, Shelia Girls’ J.V. Basketball 65 Stressed Fundamentals and Defense Provide the Formula For Practice, practice, and more practice. That was what it took to make a strong season. Although the team did not develop as Coach Derrick Scar- borough had expected, he stated, “As a coach, I felt that we could always im- prove. I enjoyed working with the girls because no matter what the obstacles, they always maintained a positive attitude. Defense provided a key strength. Tausha Williams led the team with 231 re- oose ball! Lisa Austin, Brandy Frazier, and Lisa Boley try to keep control of the ball away from Jefferson Forest. This maneuver was stressed in practice. RES: That’s the sound that could be heard after Tausha Williams lets go of the ball. Although only a junior, Tausha received the MVP trophy the last two years. She also received All District and All Regional honors the last two seasons. 66 Girls’ Varsity Basketball [CTOR bounds, while Kristin Keesee blocked 45 shots. Kim Trent and Brandy Frazier were wizards at stealing the ball. Trent grabbed 77 steals while Frazier got 75. Not to be forgotten was Lisa Austin who contributed 64 more steals. Although Williams fin- ished the season with 346 points and scored her 1000th point, Coach Scar- borough felt the inability to get more people in- volved offensively re- flected a weakness of the team. Another weakness, foul trouble, seemed to plague them wherever they went, keeping many starters on the bench for long periods at a time. Most players agreed the Brookville Bees offered their toughest competi- tion. On the contrary, the Colonelettes, in front of their home crowd, tram- pled the Lady Red Devils 68-19. Tausha Williams scored a game high of 24 points. She alone out- scored the entire Rustburg team. The Colonelettes fin- ished the season with an 8- 12 record. Senior Dena Brown noted, “Our record did not show our potential. We had the ability to win at least six of the games that we lost.” = Kathy Mitchell TAY ge ty v 20 FEV IS) rio ( Tongue ysireey 50 Varsity Basketball: Front Row: Kristin Keesee, Lisa Boley, Kim Trent, Dena Brown; Back Row: Coach Derrick Scarborough, Brandy Frazier, Kelly Sherwood, iin Cty | 1a! 24 Ps Td Nikki Hunley, Greta Scott, Tausha Williams, Stephanie Mit- chell, Lisa Austin, Brooke Mit- chell — manager. The Journal Desire Is Key To SUCCESS “She is one the hardest working young athletes | have been around.” And about whom is Coach Scarborough talking? Why, it is none other than Kim Trent. Kim has played Varsity Basketball since the end of ninth grade. She stated that Coach Scarborough always stressed defense. ( fou it! Kim must have been listen- Senior Kris Keesee puts ing because she walked up a shot against the Lady Cavaliers. As a second year away from the Sports Ban- varsity player, Kris scored 129 quet with a trophy for ‘best points, averaging 6.5 per ; game. She also led the team in defense’. blocked shots. = Kathy Mitchell ra 3 2 The Journal ] The Journal The Journal @z second from glory Kim trent attempts a lay up after taking the ball away from her Gretna opponent. Kim averaged 3.9 steals per game. Girls’ Varsity Basketball | Wm. Byrd 44-38 pv on the brakes Buckingham 51-57 47-61 Lisa Austin attempts to steal Appomattox 50-44 59-37 the ball from rival opponent Brookville 40-50 55-63 Gretna. Lisa’s quickness and 4 Wm. Campbell 80-69 68-51 knowledge of the game provided a j Liberty 40-33 46-55 stepping stone for the Colo- | Rustburg 68-19 69-34 nelettes. f ]. Forest 32-37 40-57 Nelson Co. 51-60 49-65 Gretna 75-79 Record: 8-12 District Tournament: 0-1 Girls’ Varsity Basketball S| Early in November, Coach Stu Richardson started preparing his team for the upcoming season. Their main ambition was to defend their Seminole District title. “I knew the guys were going to work hard at being the best,” commented Richardson. And the best they were. For the third consecutive year, the Colonels held the number one spot. No district team proved to be a problem, and the Colonels stayed unde- feated until the seventh game against Rustburg. “I guess you could say it was just one of those nights where nothing goes right,” stated guard Vincent 4 J atching intensely! Albert Calloway, Donald Williams and Kevin Mason wait for the ball to come to them. Rebounding contributed to the Colonels’ success by enabling them to pick up some quick points. 65 Against Tou Boys’ Varsity Basketball ay gh Competiti i? 2 5 on and Still une NUMBER ONE Myers. Losing to Rustburg put the Colonels into a three way tie for first place with Jefferson Forest and Gretna. When the night came for the Colonels to show Jefferson Forest who was boss, the Colonels de- feated them 89-77. Now for the game of the year: Altavista versus Gretna. Always a sell out due to the rivalry, this game was even more exciting because of the importance of a win. The Colonels traveled to Gretna on Friday, January 13, and came home with the first place spot. Now with the regular season district champion- ship under their belts, the Bee IT 2 guys prepared for the dis- trict and regional tourna- ments. In the second round, the Colonels faced Rustburg. Winning in overtime by a margin of just two points, the Col- onels advanced to the final round against Gretna. Fac- ing the Hawks for the third time in the season, the Colonels not only came out on top but they also set a record for the greatest margin of victory. Vincent Myers, Kelvin Poindexter, and Donald Williams were named to the all district team. Richard Thornhill received honorable men- tion, Coach-of-the-Year award went to Stu Rich- ardson. Facing off in Regionals against North Side, the Colonels played with style but lost, 71-75. What made this team so strong? ‘“‘These guys worked so well together and knew how each other functioned,” stated Coach Richardson. Defense was the main key. “It’s not just running up our score that makes us a good team. We had to be able to keep our opponents from scoring too,” stated tri-captain Shannon Dawson, whose season was cut short due to illness. = Melinda Little North Cross Staunton River Appomattox William Campbell Liberty Brookville Rustburg Jefferson Forest Nelson Gretna Buckingham Varsity Basketball Martin 78-84 78-60 85-71 83-75 85-73 88-60 86-54 97-65 85-65 73-61 73-81 88-75 89-77 67-66 88-64 60-45 73-69 82-92 81-59 97-66 Overall Record: 20-4 District Tourn: 3-0 Regionals: 0-1 ( “strong im. Kelvin Poindexter, Chris Robinson, and Vincent Myers show this William Campbell op- ponent that it takes a lot to get through their ‘brick wall’. P erfect aim Senior guard Donald Williams takes to the basket with no threat from any of his op- yonents. Donald’s quickness and intense shooting ability enablec him to become the highest scor- ing senior on the team. He aver- aged 14.6 points per game. Martin Martin vy 2} pee) ro “ E aS ra Richard Thornhill, Albert Varsity Boys’ Basketball: Front Row: Patrick Richard- son, Phillip Woodruff — Managers, David Woodruff, Kelvin Poindexter, Brian Marr, Jonathan Brooks, Sean Douglas — Manager; Back Row: Blanda Wolfe — Man- ager, Vincent Myers, Donald Williams, Ramon Dews, Charles Burger, Shannon Dawson, Chris Robinson, Calloway, Kevin Mason, Richard Woodruff — Man- ager. Top Guard Holds His Own OAD Donald Williams proved he could hold his own as a senior guard. Williams played J.V. from eighth grade through tenth and then moved to Varsity. “I was an average player my first few years, but I’ve worked real hard to perfect my shooting skills,” stated Williams. Coach Stu Richardson commended Donald’s ability to stop quickly and shoot as well as re- bound. Melinda Little | Pcae for the stars While not quite sky high, Albert Calloway goes up for a jump shot. Albert saw a lot of playing time even though he was a first year player. His ability to maneuver the ball up the court quickly enabled him to gain an edge on his op- Experience Adds a Touch of nd BY’ fal Adding a touch of style to her squad, Kesha Clark showed her peers she had what it took to be a cheer- leader. Having three years of experience gave her an advantage over the newer members of the squad. “Tll admit that some- times I got tired of the practices, but then I realized that we had a winning team; it all seemed worth the work,” commented Clark. With the basketball sea- son usually extending into the middle of March, Clark stated, “It took a lot of work to keep up my grades and hold down my part- time job. I just had to un- derstand that cheering gave me a sense of pride to know that I was represent- ing my team and school.” = Melinda Little and Kathy Mitchell Martin ie se Martin vu Q pos a = a £ E a iO ees trouble Senior Kesha Clark shows her twin sisters, Mia and Tia, the ropes of being a cheerleader. The cheerleading squad was privileged to have the twins as mascots. They proved to be a ‘lift’ to the squad. Boys’ Basketball Cheerlead- Latisha Austin, Holly Col- | Hedrick, Kesha Clark, Mrs. ers: Front Row: Tobie Cal- _ lins; Back Row: Kam Gold- | Rhonda Monroe — sponsor. dwell, Tamarro Robinson, | smith, Kelly Sherwood, Lisa 710 Basketball Cheerleader: “Okay, does everyone know what they are sup- posed to do?” When the captains of both the Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball cheerleaders asked this question, nine times out of ten the answer was yes. The Girls’ along with the Boys’ cheerleaders began preparing for the up- coming seasons in the summer by attending a week long camp held at the school. At the opening of the school year, the Girls’ Basketball cheerleaders decorated the school with Se galore The Boys’ Basketball Cheer- leaders inspire the team by getting the fans into the game. The squad began practicing in November to perfect this stunt and many others. Girls’ Basketball Cheerlead- ers: Front Row: Stephanie Johnson, Heather Bryant, Shannon Trent, Mrs. Tonya Moon — sponsor, Candice Shanaberger, Tammy Irvin, Tammy Pritchett; Back Row: Angela Shanaberger, Sherri ‘Keep the Home Crowd ROOTIN’ posters to boost students’ spirit for the opening Girls’ Basketball Game. Both squads participated in a car wash to raise money for new uniforms which everyone was so ex- cited to wear at the first game. The Girls’ Basket- Tongue Portrait Place Brown, Ashley Fellers, Mary Dustin. ball cheerleaders also helped the Varsity Football cheerleaders make money in the fall by selling raffle tickets. The cheerleaders worked hard on perfecting their halftime dances. Both squads found that Martin these routines really got the crowd going. “T don’t think people realize how hard cheering is. It takes time and pa- tience, not just a cute face,” stated Mary Dustin. Practicing approxi- mately three times a week and attending two games a week together made the girls feel a sense of close- ness. Every member added her own special talent which brought them together as a ‘team.’ When asked about the season, senior Holly Collins commented, “Over all, the season went great. ories that | will always re- member.” = Kathy Mitchell, Melinda Little 66 Te say hello!” In addition to the regular cheers, the cheerlead- ers had to create and perform their own hello cheer. The Girls’ Basketball Cheerleaders work hard to perfect their routine that is presented to the opposing team at half- time of varsity games. ( Act it, girl! Holly Collins enter- tains the crowd during a time out against Jefferson Forest. As a third year veteran and captain of the squad, Holly knew what to do to get the fans into the game. It provided mem- Basketball Cheerleaders 71 ™ Hecht For The KILL Who the ‘Hecht’ is that? Why it is none other than junior Heather Hecht. Hecht has played varsity volleyball since the ninth grade. This season she led the team with 57 kills. She was also the second highest server with 55 points. When asked about the season, Hecht com- mented, “In all my years of playing, we were more like a family this year. We com- municated not only with each other but with the coaches.” Kathy Mitchell lash of competition Heather Hecht attempts to score against William Campbell. Hecht’s leaping ability was an asset on both offense and defense. Despite Hecht’s efforts, the Col- onelettes lost the match. tl Jp and over Kim Trent returns the serve to her opponents while Elizabeth Tongue and Heather Hecht look on. All three were starters who improved as the sea- son progressed. They, along with the others, brought the season to a close with a 4-5 record. ] i) Volleyball 4 Trong way!? Never fear, Brandy is here; she will get us out of this mess. Brandy Frazier is a second year varsity starter who pulls her own weight on the court. She was the leading scorer for the team. Bennett Bennett Bennett Volleyball Forest Invitational: 1-2 Regular Season Games: Appomattox Brookville Liberty Brookville Wm. Campbell Rustburg J. Forest Nelson Co. Gretna Overall Record: 4-5 N nN . AIMAM AN —— New Coach Inspires aa BS Players to Retalliate with ‘COME-BACK ABILITY!’ The words ‘new coach’ to some athletes are like telling a classroom of stu- dents that they have a sub- stitute teacher. Automati- cally everyone tries to see what they can pull over the coach’s eyes. Coach Sherry Bennett, however, proved that she was the boss. With the help of Dusty Hackworth, Mrs. Bennett coached the girls to a 4-5 overall record. “It took usa while to get used to an- other new coach, but after we did, things moved smoothly,” stated Kim Skeen, a junior on the team. The Rustburg match was an uplifting victory. After losing the first game 1-15, the Colonelettes showed B= set, spike Audrey Farmer demon- strates her own style of bumping at the Forest Invitational. In the that they had ‘come-back ability’ by winning the next two, 15-13 and 15- 12. The last match of the season was a let down to the girls. They beat Gretna 15-6 the first game, but Gretna retaliated and came out on top in the next two games, 15-12 and 15-0. Brandy Frazier led the team with 64 service points, and she also had 32 kills. Seniors Kim Trent and Dena Brown were set- ters as well as big contrib- utors on the offense. In addition to defeating Rustburg, the Colonelettes came out on top against Nelson County, and they defeated Brookville both times they played them. “I feel this season was more successful than last year because of the new coaching staff. We played as a team and not for indi- vidual gains,” said Dena Brown. She also added “If we had played as well at the beginning of the season as we did at the end, we would have been in the top four. We had the ability; it just took us a while to per- fect it and by then half the season was over.” Ms. Hackworth also coached the Junior Volley- ball team. Through this program, the girls gained experience that will help them when they move up to varsity. = Kathy Mitchell Portrait Place competitions that day, the Col- onelettes posted one victory and two defeats. The Invitational pro- vided a place to test skills before the regular season began. Bennet wer | . = veo Junior Varsity Volleyball: ‘Sherry Bennett — Coach, Motley, Kristy Pruett, Tammy Front Row: Holly Yeatts, Nikki Mandy Peake — megr., JoAnne Irving, Tracey Moore, Lauren Hunley, Stephanie Mitchell, Terry, Mary Beth Robertson, Bennett — mgr., Ms. Dusty Beth Gilliam; Back Row: Mrs. Chelsie Shirlen, Tunisha | Hackworth — Coach. 7) ) s 4 a Girls’ Varsity Volleyball: Bennett — mgr.; Back Row: Tongue, Kim Skeen, Nicole Front Row: Mandy Peake Mrs. Sherry Bennett Coach, Robinston, Tabby Bennett, mgr., Tara Clark, Heather Kim Trent, Brandy Frazier, Ms. Dusty Hackworth — Hecht, Dena Brown, Lauren Audrey Farmer, Elizabeth Coach. Volleyball 73 Rs ee ae SAS ee Youth and Independence Could Not Hold the J.V. As the lights went dim and the stands began to fill, the J. V. team gathered together all their thoughts of winning the ‘big game’. Winning against Rustburg would not only even out the J.V.’s record to 4-4, but it would mean that the ninth graders had won their last home game as J.V. players. Pleased with the team’s performance, Coach Hubbard stressed how well both the defen- sive and offensive lines played. “We controlled the line, controlled the ball, played solid pass ‘d’ and tackled well.”’ commented Hubbard. The team’s confidence combined with the experi- ence of only ten returning freshmen kept the team going in some of their close games. But not to be out- done by his upper classmen Marcus Berger, a strong eighth grade player, scored three touchdowns against Appomattox. The final score of the game 32-14 proved that the J. V. Colo- BACK nels were really psyched for their first game. After a heartbreaking loss in the second game against Liberty, no one expected the guys to come back and beat William Campbell. “Those guys were big, strong, and knew exactly what they were doing, but we passed great and did not make too many mistakes,” commented Richard Brent. The feeling of triumph was_ soon overcome by a losing streak of three games. Once Againge thous iertie Colonels surprised their crowd by winning three straight games. These games proved to be the best games the guys could have played. “Toward the end of the season we had more confidence in ourselves. We knew we had the ability to do it so we used the basic fundamentals and did a fantastic job.” stated Dee Mitchell. Pride and motivation also served as an asset to the team. Coach Booth stated, “The attitudes were great and individuality did not exist on the team. Our guys worked fine together because they knew it was important if they wanted a winning team.” The lack of experience and no area youth football program put a lot of pressure on the coaches to teach the basic funda- mentals of football. They practiced from mid-August and throughout the regular season for two hours or more a day. The players felt that they had accom- plished a great deal and had learned the basics of football. Many of the guys tealized that football was not all fun and games. It included a lot of hard work. Dee Mitchell commented, “It’s not just getting your picture in the yearbook; it takes a great amount of work and dedi- cation. Being a part of the team gave us all a sense of pride.” = Melinda Little She fests yee en 30 G9 gCa Zee wT 4c g iu, zt aes aie J.V. Football Team: Front Row: Nelson Dews, Eddie McMillan, Kenneth Cook, Ryan Bennett, Marcus Ber- ger, Brad Thompson, Dee Mitchell, Alfred McMillan; 74 1.V. Football Second Row: Glen Chap- man, Terry Moss, Ken Smith, Brent Ashwell, Craig Lane, Sean Douglas, Marty Austin; Back Row: Ramon Goard — Manager, Clint Tester, Portrait Place Brandon Reynolds, Richard Brent, Tim Bayse, Todd Cox, Toby Anthony; Not Pic- tured: Bobby Cope, Josh Even. Bennett J.V.Football Appomattox Liberty William Campbell Brookville Jefferson Forest Buckingham Gretna Rustburg Jefferson Forest Nelson Record: 5-5 32-14 14-30 16-8 0-9 8-21 8-28 20-6 6-0 16-14 8-18 Bennett ook at him go! Marcus Berger leaves his opponents behind while he carries the ball to touchdown territory. lock them Toby Anthony’s teammates did their best to play good offense while Toby’s quickness gained yardage for the team. Toby was a first year player. R= to the rescue The J.V. Colonels follow the leadership of Richard Brent to recover a fumble. Richard, a ere re rene, Ete Bennett second year player, aspires to a career as a varsity fullback. i ow hit Kenneth Cook takes a low hit from a Rustburg op- ponent while trying for the first touchdown of the game, Kenneth, an eighth grader, played well for a first year member. And Confidence DOMINATE The J.V. Colonel’s big- gest and most aggressive player was none other than Richard Brent. A fresh- man, he played his second year of J. V. football as both a line-backer and fullback. Brent’s fellow players looked up to him because, with his size, it was possible for Richard to move up the middle and get in extra yardage. Brent stated he felt his performance was enhanced by his concen- tration on winning. = Melinda Little sa ROE IRE kK ick off time Just as the game against Rustburg got underway, the guys knew they had a tough night ahead. But not only did the guys win 6-0, they played their best game of the season. J.V. Football 5 A Giant In DISGUISE PPPS Ce a a Good things come in small packages, and Matt Jordan was no ex- ception. Although small for the game, the 5'5” Matt managed to become one of the top scorers on the Junior Varsity Basketball Team by averaging 14 points a game. He also came away with a 7 point steal and 6 point assist average. After playing for the B-Team last season, he moved up to finish out with the JV team. Matt is a real ‘scrapper.’ “He is always in control of the game; he’s one of the few leaders on the team,” commented Coach Scarborough. Along with his interests in basketball, Matt spends his spare time playing golf, baseball, and doing homework. = Dolly Jones ]VBoys' Basketball Sink that foul shot! From the free throw line, Matt Jordan added a point to the Colonels 69-34 win over Liberty. As floor leader, Matt helped lead the action for the team. A J ork the base line! Turning around for a short jumper and a quick two points, Craig Lane scores for Altavista. Portrait Place B-Team: Front Row: Joey Hart, Gary Calloway, Troy Hood, Alfred McMillan, Eddie McMillan, Ryan Bennett, Eric Johnson, Ryan Hunley. Not Pictured: Barry Newman, Mark McCrory, Marcus Berger, Kevin Wolfe, Chris Payne. As the final moments of the beginning ceremonies ended, the excitement began to rise. The Colonel players faced Appomat- tox’s solid opposition for the tip-off. Finally the mo- ment came — the first game of the ]V season was underway. Although Altavista lost this game, as well as their matches with Rustburg, Bookville, and Jefferson Forest, the second time these op- ponents met, victory was on Altavista’s side. The rematch against Rustburg was a highlight of the season. With a 12-10 lead in the first period, by half time the Colonels had established a comfortable eleven point advantage. Although the play was tied during the third period, Altavista’s successful use of the double stack defense eventually led to an easy J.V. Basketball Team: Front Row: Marcus Burger, Mike Kinlaw, Mare McCrory, Matt Jordan, Sherman Pannell, Ryan Bennett, Chester Cook. Back Row: Coach Derrick Scar- borough, Marty Austin, Jeremy Rucker, Richard Brent, William Pannell, Craig Lane, David Johnson, Mark Johnson, Steven Farmer. HEIR BEST SHO win. David Johnson scored a game high 21 points. This, with other top scorers, helped lead to a solid con- frontation. This game was part of a nine game win- ning streak broken only by the devastating loss to long-time rival Gretna. These wins were due to the pick up of offensive play- ing. “At the start of the season, the team was young and played as one would expect a young team to play,’’ commented Coach Derick Scatb- oough. With Matt Jordan as floor leader, Richard Brent as power forward, and David Johnson as small forward, the team jelled to produce a winning season. Although the B-Team season was not as “glorious”, Coach Richard Trent felt that “it was a Portrait Place learning experience for himself as well as the team. They really got together and learned the basics.” With a final record of 4-4, inconsistencies marred the potential and enthusiasm of the young squad. Due to extra effort and their many accomplish- ments during the JV sea- son, David Johnson, Matt Jordan, and William Pan- nell moved up to add depth to the varsity squad during tournament play. All three gained playing time during the Seminole District Championship game in which Altavista defeated Gretna with a score of 86 to 63. Determined to give it their all and have a winning season, both teams took to the floor and gave it their best shot! = Dolly Jones J.V. Boys’ Basketball Appomattox Brookville William Campbell Heritage Liberty Rustburg Jefferson Forest Nelson County Gretna Buckingham Record: 12-8 B-Team Basketball Appomattox Jefferson Forest Brookville Liberty Record: 4-4 Terry offense. 74-85 48-58 53-59 52-42 77-34 56- 9 61-48 59-49 69-34 57-41 47-50 62-49 64-68 63-58 76-77 53-48 51-70 59-67 91-78 66-54 28-43 38-44 39-25 53-38 39-37 25-27 41-46 26-25 ( or that offensive rebound! Richard Brent and Craig Lane fight Liberty for the rebound. Although Liberty put up a good fight, nothing could break Altavista’s attacking JVBoy's Basketball ) I Breeds Constant SUCCESS a The cross country team was very proud to have An- thony Monroe, a three year veteran and one of the best runners in several years. His performance was phenomenal. His times in- creased after each meet, thrice breaking the Alta- vista course record. How- ever, he saved his best per- formances for the Regional and State meets. He won the Regional and placed tenth in the state with a time of 17.02. Never be- fore has an Altavista runner accomplished this. = Tommy Blanks Ir the midst of champs From the very beginning, An- thony Monroe pulls away from the pack. Competing in a field of 128 runners on a sunny, breezy, November Saturday, Anthony found the good footing of the dry course at the State meet in his favor as he finished tenth. 18 Cross Country INS the winner is... Kevin Wolf and Barry Newman run neck and neck to make it to the finish line. Both runners are beginning their cross- country careers and are showing great interest in the sport. he ultimate form Chris English concentrates heavily while working his way up Bedford Avenue towards Green- hill Cemetery, the most demand- ing part of the course. Chris earned the MVP award for the team due to his leadership and overall performance of 18:23 in state competition. He finished sixty-sixth. he strength of three men Barry Newman attempts to hold up the gym while he stretches ten- dons before a meet. Pre-race warm-up routines are a necessity for key performance especially on hot days. Cross-country Record District: 6th | piles the leader Gary McCorckle leads the pack of op- ponents from Gretna. Gary’s experience pro- vided team leadership and better times in most meets. He recorded an average of around 21 minutes. @ , yori” Martin Runners Endure A Winding Trail of CONQUEST “Hopefully people will now appreciate the efforts of the cross country team since we didn’t get a great deal of recognition before state,”’ stated three year veteran, Chris English. Their efforts should not go unnoticed because the sea- son was a major record set- ter. Anthony Monroe broke the Altavista course record three times while the team went on to defeat opposing schools which had given runners stiff competition. Coach Paul he final stride Ramon Dews stretches into the finish line with a look of relief and exasperatin. Ramon’s posi- tive influence was a favor among team members and his times showed significant improvement, from a 24:20 to a 19:30 on a 2.3 mile course. Slusher challenged the athletes to many speed- work routines which blen- ded with rest days to bal- ance performance. One team member commented on how Slusher’s corny jokes and words of en- couragement helped him. Since nearly all the team were veteran runners, they enjoyed seeing familiar faces from other schools. This made competition somewhat keener. Runners improved sig- nificantly with each meet. Cross country team: Front Row: Chris English, James Tongue; Back Row; Gary McCorckle, Anthony Monroe, Duane Osbourne. Not pictured; Jennifer Blank- Jarm-up time Before a meet, Linda Bowyer and Jennifer Blankenship catch up on the latest gossip. The girls actively contributed to the team improving times from 32:29 to 25:46 and 39:02 to 24:24 re- spectively. James Tongue cut his time by as much as two minutes between two meets from a 22:20 course time to a 2022, District proved chal- lenging. The runners beat several teams there that they had not beaten. One was the ‘new’ Gretna High School team led by former AHS Coach Owen. Duane Osbourne commented, “Gretna was a tough team because they showed great potential.” Tommy Blanks v gS a = te 5 - 6 row E enship, Sean Tolley, Ramon Dews, Linda Bowyer, Barry Newman, Kevin Wolfe, Tabby Bennett, Laura Blanks, Teena Martin. Cross Country 19 Positive Attitu Keep Colonel Golfers Swinging In only its second sea- son, the golf team showed they have what it takes to make a successful year by posting a 5-3 district rec- ord. By beginning work in early August, the team tried to perfect its skills. Coach Perkins stated, “Although we had hoped to finish third in the dis- trict, | was pleased with the team’s effort and its fourth place finish.” A one stroke victory over Appomattox set the team’s hope of third place in the district sailing, but et it together Coach Perkins gives his players a little pep talk before their matches. Having an en- couraging coach helped make the team eager to win. trategy session While waiting for the arrival of the visiting team, Coach Per- kins double checks to make sure that everything will run smoothly and on time. This is Perkin’s second season as golf coach. OU Golt the following match with Liberty kept them from ob- taining this goal. Steven Farmer was stung by a bee early in the match causing the team to lose by seven strokes. All the players contrib- uted something to make the season a success, but Brian Marr, Jonathan Brooks, and Matt Jordan proved to be the most con Mitchell sistent. The team faced a definite handicap. “Every team needs at least six ‘good’ golfers and we really only had four,” said Per- kins. A surprise addition to the team was female golfer, Tanya Shelton, who sparked the entire team. All the players realized that the keys to becoming ‘perfect’ golfers were con- Golf team: Front Row; Tanya Shelton, Brian Marr, Matt Jordan, Mare McCrory; Mitchell centration and a keen eye. Perkins was proud of the team’s attitude saying that they won three times as many matches as in their first season. = Kathy Mitchell and Melinda Little asy does it. Brian Marr concentrates on getting the ball to fall. Brian was one of the top three players on the team. a Mitchell Steven Farmer. Portrait Place Back Row: Brian Wolf, Jonathan Brooks, Appomattox Gretna, Liberty 193-159-186 Campbell Co. Tournament 2nd Place Nelson County 181-184 Brookville 203-164 Appo., Martinsville 177-182-173 William Campbell 174-197 Rustburg 162-204 Liberty 185-161 Jefferson Forest 180-185 E.C. Glass, Rustburg 189-167-205 William Byrd 185-164 District Tournament 4th — Tie Overall Record 13-11-1 District Record 5-3 Mitchell Mitchell ee time While patiently awaiting the arrival of her opponents, Tanya Shelton contemplates her strategies in hopes of winning. nd there it goes! Jonathan Brooks tees off against Martinsville. Jonathan, a second year veteran, provided leadership and experience to the team. Star SHINES A girl on a guy’s golf team! Whoever heard of such? Well, the Colonels have now. Nothing could stop Tanya Shelton, a tenth grader, from playing golf and she proved that she could make it with the ‘“‘guys.”” Tanya com- mented, “I think my weakest skill was putting, but with a lot of prac- tice and lots of advice from my father, I think I did all right.” When asked about Tanya, Coach Perkins commented, “Tanya attended every practice and every match.” He also stated that she did her best at every match considering that she had to play from the men’s tees. Although Shelton was the only girl, the coach said, “It did not bother anyone on the team and no one complained about her being there.” Besides being a member of the golf team, Tanya is also a member of the girls’ tennis team. = Kathy Mitchell and Melinda Little ractice makes. perfect Jonathan Brooks and Steven Farmer retrieve their golf balls while Brian Marr concentrtes on making a ‘perfect’ putt. Players spent time practicing their putt- ing before every match. Golf | pom Martin ee Personal Property ervice with a smile Nothing brightens a festive occasion like big, colorful balloons. They add the perfect touch to the Homecom- ing game. Stephen English charmingly offers one of his many balloons to Mrs. Wilson Dickerson and her daughter Carter. Stephen assisted the junior class which held the balloon sale to raise money for Prom. umbered days The countdown is well under way for all tests to be made up and all work to be finished. Mrs. Meredith Hog- gatt points out the day the first six weeks will end to Tanya Williams: The U-S- History class remains active by doing small research projects, watching slides of his- torical events, and studying for tests. On every level some unifying factors exist. A variety of changes produce individual characteristics which distinguish each group from all others. The lasting benefits that result develop into everyone’s ersonal property D ay in and day out, people made up the substance of life. Each class had its own personality. Sev- enth graders invested in their future as new kids on the block. Eighth graders savored their reign over the middle school. Freshmen, however, were again thrust into a new ‘hier- archy.’ Sophomores enjoyed a time of stability while juniors funded Prom. Seniors’ lifelong investments: began to reap benefits. The faculty also underwent changes. Shuffling of positions and the addition of new blood revitalized classrooms. Mrs. Deborah McCrory, Mirs:-Lisa+€Cax,—Mrs-+ Elizabeth Shelton, and Mr. Mark Landis filled vacant positions. Variety created a refreshing atti- tude giving each group its own per- sonal property. ¢ Cindy Terry Martin harp pencils make sharp minds To make sure the old graphite is doing its job, Marty Austin and Tommy Gallier take a few minutes before class to give the pencil sharpener a whirl. Mrs. Audrey Powell’s class gives them ample opportunity to use their wit as her students are introduced=to. com- prehensive literature and creative writing. Personal Property pert | eS) attend in-state college 14% Seniorhood attained; decision-making becomes A great endeavor President Woodrow Wilson once stated that “every truly great man... . was steadfastly set in some definite di- rection.” Prospective graduates identi- fied with this truth as they considered plans for the future. However, explicit or precise goals were scarce because of the unfamiliarity with the soon-to-be- encountered experience of life after graduation. Uncertainties in obtaining goals necessitated responsibility. For ex- ample, the acceptance at a college re- quired, in some cases, the improve- ment of SAT scores and the mainten- ance of qualifying grades. Writing ap- plications and finding financial aid were further duties. Senior Kim Moore remarked, “The most difficult decision was determining what would best suit Post-Graduate Plans attend out-of-state college 24% v4 find full employment 19% undecided 10% S. Tongue | |e me personally.” Most seniors agreed that the task of decision-making was, at tim es, burden- some. Yet as June approached, they considered the effort worthwhile when letters of college acceptance arrived or plans became firmer. In all, the senior experience provided a valuable step into the future. Sarah Tongue Portrait Place hree is not a crowd Out of the 121 seniors in the class of ’89, Jonathan Brooks, Jason Holland, and Kam Gold- smith hold the top positions in class rank. Grades in advanced classes are weighted to help deter- mine class rank, even though the weight is not used to figure honor roll or principal’s list. ip of the iceberg The first necessity in applying to college is giving the school permission to pass records and required information to the college. Senior class sponsor, Mr. Jerry Boteler, and guidance coun- selor, Miss Margaret Dowdy, explain this process in English 12. Lisa Gail Adams Honor Roll, Principal’s List. Dennis Irivin Bell J.V. Football. Rebecca Faye Bennett FHA, FBLA, Softball. Tabbitha Lee Bennett FBLA, Photography Staff, SADD, Science Club, Cross Country, Track, Softball, Seminole District Runner of the Year, MVP, Batting Champ. Shonda Romaine Berger Track, Cheerleading. Thomas Ashely Blanks Track, Cross Country, Forensics, Nuntius. Lisa Dawn Boley SADD, FBLA, FHA, Spanish Club, Softball, Latin Club, Track, Varsity Basketball, J.V. Basketball. Vanessa Dawn Boley SADD, FHA, FBLA, Spanish Club, Softball, Volleyball, Tri-Hi-Y, Nuntius. Alvina Boyd FHA, Flag Corp, Track. Jonathan Brooks Dena Lynn Brown Tri-Hi-Y, Spanish Club, Science Club, FBLA, Cheerlead- ing, SCA, Volleyball, Basketball, Miss T.E.E.N. pageant, Honor Roll, Principal’s List, Nominated to Magnet School, Perfect Attendance. Vincent Gerard Brown J.V. Football, Varsity Football. Candice Trenay Bruce FHA, FBLA, Vica. Jarmea Melissa Cabler SCA, Latin Club, J.V. Basketball, Track Manager, Band, Perfect Attendance. Monica Cabler Seniors IS eal Julie Lorraine Callahan FHA, FBLA, SADD. Kesha Clark Kenneth Dean Clay Spanish Club, Science Club, Jr. NHS, Honor Roll. Holly Ann Collins SODA, SCA, Spanish Club, FHA, FBLA, SADD, Jr. NHS, Jr. Tri-Hi-Y, Tennis, Cheerleading, Powder Puff, Vocational Student of the Month. Thomas Howard Cox Weightlifting, J. V. Football, Varsity Football, All-District Running Back, Defensive End, First team All-District Running Back, Second team Linebacker. Susan Yvonne Crafton Spanish Club, Girls’ Basketball Cheerleader, J.V. Football Cheerleader, Varsity Football Cheerleader. Allison Rae Creasy FHA, FBLA, Spanish Club, HERO, Yearbook Representa- tive, Girls’ Basketball, Powder Puff, Child Care, Student of the Year. Stacey Lynn Creasy FBLA, FHA, Spanish Club. Edward Earl Critchley, Jr. Michelle Rena Critchley FHA, Volleyball, Principal’s List. Rhonda Kay Critchley FHA, VICA, Powder Puff. Larry Dalton Ginger Renee Davis FHA. Holly Michelle Davis SADD, FBLA, Spanish Club, Latin Club, Science Club, Tri-Hi-Y, Powder Puff, United States Collegiate Wind Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band. Michael O’Shay Davis SADD, FHA, FBLA, Basketball, J.V. Basketball, J.V. Football, Cross Country, Varsity Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track. Seniors Summer workshops give selected students E xtended education “Each morning after breakfast there will be a meeting in Room A 242. Then you will go to small groups and discuss what you learned yesterday,” commented summer counselors. This was a common speech on the first day of many summer camps such as the Hunter Publishing Company Style Workshop, and Girls’ and Boys’ State. After a week at the Hunter Workshop Jason Porter commented, “At orienta- tion the directors said that there would be a lot of work, but no one could have ever imagined how much we got done in a week’s time.” Sarah Tongue and Jason Holland re- presented the school at Girls’ and Boys’ State, respectively. After the confer- ence was all over, Jason commented, “Although it wasn’t much fun, | did learn a lot.” Cindy Terry attended Model Exec- utive Government Conference and participated in allocating funds to be spent on housing projects. She said dif- ferent committees tried to convince Terry ouvenirs Surveying items from various summer camps and workshops, Holly Davis, Jennifer Newman, Jennifer Stephenson, and Holly Collins examine Japanese writings from Virginia Tech’s Gov- ernor’s School, hats and visors from Girls’ and Boys’ State, and Tee-shirts from Government and World Affairs Conference. Kam Goldsmith’s experience with Japanese allowed her to greet seven Japanese exchange students who visited Altavista in August. They were entertained by the Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y clubs. the government that their projects were in need of the money to be dis- tributed. Cindy also attended a World Affairs Conference where the delegates discussed U.S.-Soviet relations and the problems with Nicaragua, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. Meanwhile Kam Goldsmith was studying science at Virginia Tech where she attended the Governor’s School for the Gifted. Dawn Emmett Portrait Place ummer school Representing the school at Girls’ and Boys’ State are Sarah Tongue and Jason Holland. Kam Goldsmith spent four weeks at Governor’s School at Virginia Tech studying science tech- nology and Japanese. Cindy Terry investigated how to allocate funds for housing projects at Model Executive Government Conference. Seniors YO = 55 Seniors Tough enough for men but made for women Powder Puff thrives The annual clash of the seniors and juniors took place on a cool October evening. The juniors hoped to break the tradition of losing, but this was not to be. The seniors once again came out on top. The seniors had the larger team con- sisting of eight more players. Also many of the seniors had a year’s experi- ence. Conflicting schedules were a problem. When the game was post- ole reversal On a fast break for a touchdown, Drusillia Poindexter carries the ball. Angie Poe, Marie Walker, and Tabby Bennett also contributed touchdowns for their team and proved to be val- uable players both defensively and offensively. poned for rain, several students could not participate because of prior com- mitments to other athletic events or jobs. Determination played a key role in the game because the seniors had de- cided long before they set foot on the field that they were not going to be de- feated. It was evident that a lot of time as well as effort went into making the senior dream of victory a reality. pposite sex Above and beyond the call of duty, dedi- cated athletes Wayne Mason, Tra Myers, Jason Holland, and Chris Foster show off more than their school spirit as cheerleaders for the Powder Puff football game. They performed cheers, hans and an occasional stunt along the side- ine. The male cheerleaders were behind their teams all the way. Dressed in or- ange and black skirts, wigs, and make- up, they chanted and performed. Their harassment of each other entertained the crowd when the game became lopsided. After forty-five minutes of play and a score of 30-0, the coaches agreed the stronger team prevailed and called it a victory for the Class of ’89. Z Sherri Brown Shannon Dawson Elizabeth Dawn Emmett Spanish Club, Latin Club, FHA, FBLA, Band, Photography Staff, Jr. Tri-Hi-Y, SADD, Forensics, Nuntius, Boys’ Basketball Cheerleader, Honor Roll, Student of the Month, Ruth English Award, Hunter Publishing Company Style Workshop, Prom Committee. April Marie Farthing Science Club, Jr. Tri-Hi-Y, Spanish Club, Photography Staff, Powder Puff, Perfect Attendance. Jeremy Medlin Funderburk Marching Band, Concert Band, Photography Staff, Basket- ball, Outdoor Track. C.V.C.C. Drafting and Design, Prom Committee. Kameron Perror Goldsmith Science Club, Jr. Tri-Hi-Y, Tri-Hi-Y, SADD, Latin Club, Jr. NHS, SCA, Tennis, Varsity Basketball Cheerleader, HOBY, Governor’s School for the Gifted, MGA. Mark Timothy Hagood Science Club, J.V. Basketball. Kevin Hall Lawrence Hall Karen Leigh Heaphy Class President 9,11; SODA, Science Club, Spanish Club, Tri-Hi-Y, Jr. Tri-Hi-Y, Jr. NHS, NHS, SCA, Nuntius, J.V. and Varsity Football Cheerleader, Magnet School, Home- coming Attendant, VSCA, Leadership Conference, Powder Puff, Honor Roll, Principal’s List, MGA, Hunter Publishing Company Style Workshop. Lisa Dawn Hedrick Boys’ Basketball Cheerleader. Ralph Dean Hendricks Kevin Henry Jason Thomas Holland Jr. NHS, NHS, Spanish Club, Baseball, Varsity Soccer, SODA, Class Vice President, Hi-Y, Football, J.V. MVP; Geometry, History, English, and Spanish Awards; High Honor, Highest Honor, Principal’s List, MGA, Boys’ State, Who’s Who, Powder Puff, Forensics, Ace Team, Drama Club, Cheaper by the Dozen. Rudd Holt Ronnie Harold Hunt J.V. Basketball, Track, Perfect Attendance. Seniors IIS| William E. Hunt, Jr. Senior Class Vice-president, Junior Council, SODA, Per- fect Attendance. James Franklin Irby Cross Country, Track. Dolly Gaye Jones SCA, FBLA, Photography Staff, Nuntius, Jr. Tri-Hi-Y, Sci- ence Club, Powder Puff, Honor Roll. Kristin Karen Keesee Photography Staff, Indoor and Outdoor Track, J. V. Basket- ball, Varsity Basketball, Marching Band, Most Improved Player. Kevin Kershner Yvonne Alberta Nell Lee FHA, FBLA, Nuntius, Photography Staff. Gloria Jean Lowe Gary Thomas McCorkle Cross Country, Track, Concert Band, Marching Band. Tuawana Regina Martin Science Club, Spanish Club, Nuntius, FBLA, FHA, Track, Band, Chorus, Photography Staff, Softball. Wayne Mason Drama Club, T.E.L., Football, Soccer, Basketball, Leader- ship Conference, Plays: Heat Lightening, The Restaurant. Mary Milton Kathy Gail Mitchell SADD, Jr. Tri-Hi-Y, Tri-Hi-Y, Nuntius, Softball, Girls’ Basketball Statistician, Honor Roll, Principal’s List, Powder Puff, Perfect Attendance, Spanish Club, NHS, FBLA. Veronica Mae Moon FBLA, SADD, Nuntius, Photography Staff, SODA. Kimberly Dawn Moore Latin Club, Spanish Club, SADD, Jr. Tri-Hi-Y, Volleyball Manager, Girls’ Basketball Statistician, Jr. NHS, NHS, SODA, Award from Association of Women Geoscientist Foundation Regional Science Fair, Award for Third Place Earth and Space Sciences, Physiology Award From Magnet School, Magnet School. Wanda Gail Moore FBLA, Spanish Club. 90 Seniors GO EG etss- Aer 4 ety ra kd ¥ “So, how does it feel to be on top of the totem pole?” “Are you ready to get out into the real world?” “What do you hope to accomplish?” Every senior en- countered questions similar to these as they completed their final year. In fact, rising graduates contemplated these questions themselves. Yes, future plans certainly called for Portrait Place As a main goal graduation relied on the contemplation, but ‘senioritis’ pre- vailed over any anxiety. Traditional activities such as electing class super- latives, senior girls winning the Powder Puff football game, choosing a colored portrait for the annual, and escorting a date to Prom furnished opportunities to enjoy being ‘at the top.’ Yet, there were also the legendary enior Superlatives of 1989 Front row: Quietest: Stacey Walthall and Lawrence Hall; Best all-around: Angie Poe and Jason Holland; Class clowns: Tabby Bennett and Ronnie Hunt; Best dressed: Lisa Boley and Richard Thornhill; Second row: Most talented: Mike Davis and Dolly Jones; Most athletic: Kelvin Poindexter and Kim Trent; Best sports- fficers and a gentleman In charge of class activities are Cindy Terry — sec., Angie Poe — pres., Kathy Mitchell — treas., and William Hunt — vice pres. One of their responsibilities is the organization of the tenth year reunion. Portrait Place Art of compromise senior courses of English 12, U.S. Gov- ernment, and, in some cases, A.P. En- glish and calculus. These classes coun- terbalanced desires to party excessively with the obligation to one’s studies. So with a little compromise, seniors reck- oned with their destinations and the amount of free time frivolously spent. Z. Sarah Tongue manship: Kristin Keesee and Buck Cox; Class flirts: April Farthing and Bennett Tucker; Third row: Most cooperative: Kendall Morris and Cindy Terry; Best looking: Shannon Dawson and Karen Heaphy; Friendliest: Kim Moore and Jeremy Shelton; Top: Most likely to succeed: Kam Goldsmith and Jonathan Brooks. Seniors S | Seniors There are reasons for everything. When a teenager was grounded for a bad report card, it was just so he would do better. Even when the adolescent got reprimanded for staying out two hours past curfew, the parent was try- ing to let his child know who was boss. Rules and instructions go along with hat’s left Seniors make good use of their parking lot. While leaving for lunch and study hall have been eliminated, this designated spot is still there. idday bunch Lunch gives students a chance to get away from teachers, catch up on the “scoop,” and yes — eat. Jennifer Neal, Susan Crafton, Dean Clay, and Kevin Henry, engrossed in conversation, enjoy their lunch break. Tongue S Rigid regulations overshadowed by life. Even in school there were rules and instructions. Some rules, like using a hall pass, being in class before the bell, not eating in classrooms, not fight- ing, and being sent to In School Sus- pension, were rules that were inevit- able. Seniors and underclassmen alike complained sometimes. Offsetting Martin asual corner Before school lots of students hang around in the halls. Lisa Hedrick and Keith Short hold a humerous conversation while waiting for the homeroom bell to ring. Martin pecial privileges these rigid rules, the administration did permit time in the halls after lunch for socializing, a jukebox and salad bar in the cafeteria, a designated parking lot for seniors, and if a senior made straight A’s, he or she would be exempt from second semester exams. Z Elizabeth Tongue Kevin Gabriel Moorman J.V. Basketball, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Football. Chad Kendall Morris National Honor Society, SODA, Perfect Attendance. Jerry Ray Motley Weightlifting, Varsity Football. Everette Willie (Tra) Myers SADD, Varsity Football, Powder Puff Cheerleader. Jennifer Lynn Neal FHA, FBLA, J.V. Football Cheerleader, Varsity Football Cheerleader. Gayla Lynn Newman Photography Staff, FBLA, Marching Band, Jazz Band, SODA. Jennifer Shawn Newman Spanish Club, FBLA, SAAD, Photography Staff, Powder Puff, Perfect Attendance. Randall Wayne Owens VICA, J.V. Football. Dale Laprince Pannell Varsity Football, J.V. Football. - James Edward Pannell Varsity Football. Michelle Denise Payne Softball — Most Improved Player, Powder Puff, Perfect Attendance. Karen Elizabeth Pitts Flag Corp. Angela Dianne Poe Senior Class President, Junior Class Vice President, SADD, Tri-Hi-Y, FBLA, FHA, Latin Club, Spanish Club, Basket- ball, Softball, Boys’ Basketball Cheerleader, Powder Puff, Perfect Attendance. Drusilla Renee Poindexter FHA, Track. Kelvin Poindexter J.V. Football, Track, Basketball, Second Team Running Back. Crystal Renee Price FHA, Latin Club, Spanish Club, Softball, Track, Marching Band, Powder Puff, Perfect Attendance. Seniors 93 James Keith Oakes FBLA, FHA, SADD, J.V. Football. Tracey Annette Rice FBLA. VICA, Spanish Club, Honor Roll. Jason Roberts Stacy Roberts VICA. Kimberly Demetrice Robinson Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Concert Band, Marching Band, Flag Corp, Perfect Attendance. Marci Paige Rogers : Latin Club, Spanish Club, Track, Cross Country, Perfect Attendance. Walter Saunders Paul Scruggs Jeremy Keith Shelton i J.V. Football, Varsity Football, Baseball, Track, Weightlift- ing. Keith Short Patrick O’Neal Slayton J.V. Basketball, J.V. Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Perfect Attendance. Patrice Spinner Jennifer Renee Stephenson Spanish Club, FBLA, FHA, SADD. John Bruce Tannerhill Danny Tardy Cynthia Lee Terry SCA, SADD, Jr. NHS, FBLA, FHA, SODA, Tri-Hi-Y, Spanish Club, Nuntius, — Editor-in-Chief, Honor Roll, Principal’s List, Track, Powder Puff, Cross Country, MGA, MEGC, Freedom and Leadership Conference, World Affairs Conference, Forensics. Seniors | XC | S Presidential selection provides seniors with E lection experience Bush or Dukakis? Which one should I vote for? This was the question on seniors’ minds. Although only a few members of the class were eligible to vote, all of them learned about elec- tions and how government works through Mrs. Myra Frazier’s U.S. Gov- ernment class. “Lack of personality and stance on major issues has left the public with little enthusiasm,” com- mented Mrs. Myra Frazier, govern- ment teacher. For the students who were eligible to pee power With the addition of the twenty-sixth amendment to the Constitution, eighteen year olds receive the right to vote. With the pres- idential election, seniors face for the first time the responsibility to exercise their right to help govern. Mark Hagood, Kendall Morris, Tracy Dawson, and Lawrence Hall examine a flier from the Republican Party. Its graphs and information explain how Governor Michael Dukakis and Vice-president George Bush differ on major issues. The U.S. Government classes compared background information on the two candidates and examined how the electorial college works. In addition to the presidential race, student voters also had to decide on the parimutual betting referendum and the fifth district Con- gressional seat. While registration occurred last spring and throughout the summer, election day afforded eligible seniors their first opportunity to express the power behind their opinions. For them U.S. History and Government became reality. vote, 1988 will be a year they are not likely to forget. “Voting is an impor- tant part of being an American citizen,” commented Gayla Newman. “Look at countries like Russia who do not give their citizens a say in the gov- ernment. We are very lucky to live ina democracy.””� Mark Hagood, who had already decided for whom he would vote, noted, “I think people who do not vote should not complain about who is in office. I have heard many people say that they disagree with the President, but if you ask them if they voted, they say no. If they are going to complain, | think they should at least vote first.” Along with the presidential elec- tion, Virginians also had to fill the House of Representatives seat vacated by the late Dan Daniels. With both of these elections coming up in early November, the seniors eli- gible to vote got a double shot of gov- ernment in action. Z Dawn Emmett Seniors O nN Robert Towler Kimberly Dawn Trent SCA, Spanish Club, FBLA, J. V. Basketball, Varsity Basket- ball, Varsity Softball, MVP, Honor Roll, Perfect Attend- ance. Sherri Leigh Trent SADD, Latin Club, Jr. NHS, D.A.R. Award, Flag Corp. Sarah Rebecca Tongue Jr. NHS, NHS, World Affairs Conference, Girls’ State, Jr. Tri-Hi-Y, Science Club, Photography, Spanish, Nuntius. Bennett Lawrence Tucker J.V. Football. Marie Leann Walker Spanish Club, Track, J.V. Cheerleader, Varsity Cheer- leader. Angela Doreatha West Track, Flag Corp, FHA, Perfect Attendance. Jeanette Whalen Donald Morton Williams, Jr. ].V. Basketball, Varsity Basketball, J.V. Football, Varsity Football. Stacey Rena Walthall FBLA, FHA, Tri-Hi-Y, Homecoming Attendant, Jr. NHS, Honor Roll, Woodwind Award, Marching Band, Concert Band, Perfect Attendance. Angela Dawn Witt Heidi Nicole Witt FBLA, Jr. Tri-Hi-Y, SADD, Latin Club, Track, Girls’ Basketball Cheerleader, Varsity Football Cheerleader. Steve Wolf Lelia Marie Wood FBLA, FHA, Honor Roll, Student of the Month. Richard T. Woodruff J.V. Basketball, Varsity Basketball, J. V. Football. Seniors O On All work and no play were not always so in art-time Jobs Although school work and related activities filled most days, some students found enough time to hold part-time jobs. A few were lucky to find jobs related to their hobbies. Jason Holland, a soccer coach at the YMCA, said, “I really like working with the boys, especially since | cannot play anymore. The kids are fun to be around, and they really enjoy having a coach closer to their age. They can talk to me on a more friendly basis than they do to a grown up.” Jason began playing soccer at the YMCA when he was six years old. He also played at Lynchburg Christian Academy from seventh through tenth grade. Jason coached at the YMCA for two years. Kristen Keesee spends her time working with and caring for horses. She has participated in many horse shows and has won various awards. Keith Short has been playing the Alley piano for ten years. He plays for var- ious functions, and he has attended several competitions on state and local levels. He won second place in the Teen Talent International Com- petition in Cleveland, Tennessee. Although fast food restaurants and department stores employed the larg- est number of working students, a few found t hey could mix work with pleasure. — Tuawana Martin Susan Frances Campbell April 6, 1971 — October 24, 1987 (oidvee, Bojangles Kristin Keesee proudly shows her horse, Ebony’s Dimple Doll, at a horse show at Pines Spur Hunt Club. Kristin has been showing horses for five years and she has won various amounts of money in prizes. Seniors 9 S e e | 8 { ® = in English 11 and U.S. History bring the past alive. hat do U.S. History and English 11 have in common? AI- though these two classes seem unrelated, in ac- tuality they were similar in several ways. For one thing, many of the notes were the same. Several juniors commented to Mrs. Johelen Martin, English 11 teacher, that the notes she had given them were sim- ilar to those already cov- ered by Mrs. Meredyth Hoggatt, U.S. History teacher. There were other aspects of the classes that were parallel. For one, the history of America can be traced through the study of | Elem footwork “The next step is from side to side,” says Carter Dickerson. Be- fore they get into any actual ballet steps, her students stretch by doing a mousercise routine. Car- ter has been studying dance for O CO Juniors written works. Literature can bring this history alive with vivid pictures. Steph- anie Johnson commented, “Although I had English 11 last year, I do remember taking some of the same notes, and I’m sure it would have made English easier because it would have helped explain some of the stories we read.” She also said, “Even though one class would have sup- plemented the other, since both required a lot of work because of so many dates in history and so many au- thors in English, I’m glad that I had them in separate years. With my other classes it would have been hard to keep my grades up.” Dana Heaphy said that having them both helped because “in the be- ginning, if I studied the notes for one class, | was also studying the notes for the other class.” Andrea Newman replied that his- tory helped her to under- stand why authors chose such melancholy subjects. They chose those subjects because that’s how some of history was, it was dreary and sad.” Along with similarities, there were also differences. For one, English was a combination of stories, journals, and poems. These accounts of the past by the people who actually experienced it gave a per- sonal insight into history that could not be obtained from a history class. His- tory, on the other hand, imparted an essential view of the total picture by offer- ing important, although general, facts of the de- velopment of America. Though there are many similarities and differences one thing is for sure: Mrs. Martin’s English 11 class shared a close kinship with Mrs. Hoggatt’s history class, and together these subjects presented a living past. Dawn Emmett seven years. She also teaches a creative movement class, and at Christmas she performed in the musical play The Nutcracker at the Lynchburg Fine Arts Center. howing their best side Their job is to keep the crowd entertained while the girls play ball. Mike Terry, Brad Rice, Chris Austin, Scott Lowman, Lloyd Akers, Albert Calloway, and Sean Calloway “look at the scoreboard and see who’s be- hind.” This was a cheer the boys made up themselves. Each fall the yearbook staff sponsors the pow- der puff football game played be- tween junior and senior girls. As in the past, the seniors domi- nated. Angelique Adams Khiesa Adams Lloyd Akers Jennifer Bane Rita Bane Chuck Barbour Rodney Barnwell Ronson Barnwell Scott Blankenship Charles Burger Greg Burnette Kelvin Brown Sherri Brown Stuart Brown Heather Bryant Tobie Caldwell Albert Calloway Catrina Calloway Sean Calloway Teresa Carwile Faye Clark Chris Clay Jarrett Cox Terry Cox Wendy Cox Tracey Dagenhart Penny Dalton Torenzo Davis Ramon Dews Carter Di ckerson David Dudley Mike Ellington Chris English Kathy Ezzell Matthew Farmer Katina Fisher Juniors oye Andrea Foster Shane Garrett Niki Gibson Bernard Graves Chris Hall Kevin Hall Shannon Hall Terri Hall Kathy Hamlette Susan Hammack Kent Hancock Wayne Hart Dana Heaphy Heather Hecht Dewayne Johns Cheryl James Katina Johnson Stephanie Johnson Judd Keatts Joey Kelly Mark Kidd Rebecca Kirby Connie Lawrence Phyllis Layne Chris Lee Melinda Little Robert Little Scott Lowman Angela McDaniel Brian Marr Kevin Mason Mike Mays Lola Merrit Anthony Monroe Paula Moon Darnell Moorman LQ0 Juniors Time Out Magnitude of time consumption failed to discourage juniors from being magnetically drawn to a higher education. he eastern horizon re- vealed signs of a sunny winter day as pink rays stretched beyond the ridge. A thin mist rose from the Staunton River, vanishing only with the light of the morning sun. The student parking lot was desolate except for a few occupied vehicles. Listening to the radio and finishing homework, sev- eral students waited for a bus that would transport them to Heritage High School in Lynchburg. It was another early morning for the Magnet School foursome. Participating in the ad- vanced math and science program for the second year, students continued to find it a challenge. Juniors Chris English and Mike uv 3 6p kK w Terry joined seniors Kim Moore and Kam Gold- smith in taking on the extra hours and studies. Juggling research, pre- calculus, and physics with a bus ride, English 11, world history, and an elec- tive class, juniors obtained an additional course in time management. All extra curricular activities took second place. Even ducation abroad Chris English boards a bus at a time when some students are still in bed. Juniors and seniors attending Magnet School are up and about, getting ready to meet a bus at 7:35 A.M. Bees drivers Cruising with the class of 1990 are class officers Kelly Sherwood vice pres., Susan Hammack — sec., and Andrea Newman — treas. With the task sports involvement was limited. Nevertheless, Chris and Mike were not toppled by the sacrifice. It was an asset that put them a step ahead in preparing for college, and both found it worth their time. Chris sum- marized it concisely, “It’s different and I like it.” Sarah Tongue BS. Toneuc re Preparing for the advanced biology exam, Mike Mays and Kent Hancock sharpen their pen- cils. In most cases, students have the option to take a more in- depth science class for the first time as juniors. of planning Prom, officers, class sponsors, and junior committee members prepare for the big occa- sion. (Not pictured: Chris English — pres.) Co Juniors | Class Act Junior Council's existence provides opportunity for entire class to prepare for Prom. he Junior Council consisted of members who accepted the challenge to spend long hours after school working on Prom. Junior class sponsors, Mrs. Mer- edyth Hoggatt and Mr. Tom Fielder, guiding the group. They offered suggestions and assisted with Prom preparations. Mr. Fielder contracted the D.J. while Mrs. Hoggatt ordered decorations. Class officers Chris English, Kelly Sherwood, Susan Ham- were instrumental in ‘o the point In addition to teaching Geometry and Algebra II classes, Mr. Thomas Fiel- der is also a junior class sponsor. He helps to organize council meetings and assists in the preparation for Prom. | Paice pose Junior Homecoming attendants Dana Heaphy and Rita Bane are escorted by varsity athletes Tra Myers and Terry Cox. Posing for pictures is one of many activities attendants participated in dur- ing the rushed Homecoming weekend. C2 th Juniors S. Brown mack, and Andrea Newman also proved to be a vital part of the group. didn’t have to compromise any of my ideas ,” stated Faye Clark. Dale Treadway explained, “I think the fund-raising projects were successful because people were willing to support a worthy cause.” Lucretia Organ com- mented, “I became a council member because I felt it was my right to have a say in what was going on with our class.” “T’m satisfied because | S. Brown The Junior Council had to predict which fund-raising pro- jects would be successful. They met with Marshall Mays, a pro- fessional fund-raising organizer from Creative Products Incor- porated, whose suggestions proved beneficial. “In the past few years, I heard horrible stories about how the junior class officers had to spend long hours preparing for Prom,” commented Chris English, class president. “The officers’ job has been greatly reduced because of the council. A recent fund-raiser of selling candies and wrapping paper involved almost every member of the junior class. In early December, we had alrelady raised $2000.” Sherri Brown Mis behind the madness The Junior Council decides on the location for Prom, which D.]J. to hire, the backdrop setting, and the Prom theme. The councils composed of dedicated and enthusiastic juniors. Portrait Place Eric Moss Mark Myers Andrea Newman Christy Nichols Danny Nowlin Cecile Organ Lucretia Organ Kalman Parker Jeremy Payne Jason Porter Martha Powell Tammy Pritchett Darrell Rader Brad Rice Chris Robinson James Robinson Lisa Shelton Morgan Shelton Kelly Sherwood Kim Skeen JoEllen Smith Mike Terry Dale Treadway Mark Tweedy Jarrod Wade Heather Webb Marion West Tausha Williams Tonya Williams Brian Wolf Phillip Woodruff Juniors 13 Dawn Adams David Anthony Camille Atkins Courtney Bohannon Leslie Boyd Hastin Brooks Derek Brown Katina Brown Kelvin Brown Saul Brown Lenae Carr Lyle Chapman Dale Chism Faye Clark Ronald Cook Cathy Corker Colleen Cozak Kimberly Craft Kevin Creasy Charles Cunningham Dereck Cunningham James Dabney Dana Davis Janice Davis Lee Davis Scott Dudley Mary Dustin Dionne Eades Chris English Stephanie Erb Audrey Farmer Missy Farmer Ashley Fellers Tonya Foxx Brandy Frazier Elizabeth Graves I 04 Sophomores ee S. Tongue Free Samples Thoughts on sophomore uniqueness were given by students who found increasing independence to be of key interest. igh school suddenly became interest- ing for tenth graders. What did this year contain that was unique compared to all the other high school years? Mary Dustin, Kristi Winston, Dionne Eades, and Tanya Shelton shared their ideas. They had two immedi- ate examples. One was that they were no longer ‘at the bottom of things.’ “We are a little closer to gradu- ating,” added Mary. The other was attaining their learner’s permit and long- awaited driver’s license. There were other ideas Tf : 2 2 | } , more personal and indivi- dual. They looked forward to turning sweet sixteen and getting their class rings. They enjoyed their classes and having a break from a required history course. Another contributing fact of why is was so great f i ‘en o’clock traffic Books in hand, students bustle to third period class. Sophomore Melinda Davis com- pletes her stop at her locker. to be a sophomore was that they were becoming inde- pendent. Both at home and at school, they ex- perienced the freedom that comes with maturing. Sarah Tongue J rapped in conversa- tion Free moments of the school day often find students in small talk or meaningful conversations. Derek Cunningham, Maurice Piper, and Alfred McMillan debate Super- bowl XXIII. Who are the prob- able victors: the Cincinnati Ben- gals or the San Francisco Forty- niners? INE eee hood ornaments Heading their class through SCA were Kristi Winston — sec., Ashley Fellers — treas., Audrey Farmer — vice pres., and Steph- anie Erb — pres. Selling Colonel mirrors as one of many fund raisers, the class of ’91 was out front in its preparation for Prom. Portrait Place oo Wn Sophomores l In Touch Expressing their creativeness and individuality, sophomores show keen interest in what’s current fashion eeping up with the latest fads consumed time, but high schoolers pursued it with great enthusiasm. Shopping at Town and Country Shopping Center and River Ridge Mall en- lightened students on what was in and out. Self-expression was dis- played in the way people IDES under Everyone has a favorite hangout. Kevin Hall, Michael Graves, Leslie Boyd, and Earl Brown check out who’s coming upstairs. Showing their casual mood, these guys are wearing the famous Nike tennis shoes and baseball hats, which were popular with many guys. 106 Sophomores dressed. “I dress according to my moods,’’ noted Jessica Haskins. ‘Some days I feel like dressing up, and at other times I feel casual.” One fad, the Sabego styled shoes, were worn with rolled up pants. An- other shoe that made a comeback was the Nike, R=: dazzle Representing the sophomore class are homecoming attendants Col- leen Cozak and Stephanie Mitchell along with their escorts Morgan Shelton and Leighton Justice. Getting dressed in formal attire is a rare event since only two such events are held annually. but Keds didn’t lose popu- larity. Haircuts became more expressive. They appeared shorter on both girls and guys. Shaving was also in. Some shaved only one side of their head while others shaved both. Turtlenecks also re- turned to the fashion Hz couture Wearing some of the latest fashions, Dionne Eades and Angela Shanaberger both display rolled up pants and classic white sneakers. Dionne also wears a jean jacket with leather patches. Portrait Place scene. Outback Red was the most popular label. Among various fabrics, suede proved popular, but denim had yet to be beat. Although they came and went, fads were still important to high school- ers. Most tried to keep up as much as possible. Tuawana Martin L. Pressley Tammy Graves Marie Green Allen Hackworth Mike Hagood Aaron Hall Brian Hall Dana Harris Jessica Haskins Fay Hensley Jason Hensley Belinda Holdren Stephanie Hubbard Nikki Hunley Leo Irby Lee Jennings Stuart Jennings David Johnson Lefania Johnson Matt Jordan Leighton Justice Kris Keesee John Kidd Ron Lambert Patrice Lowe Robby Mason Stephanie Mitchell Alfred Morris Trina Moorman Brad Moorefield Don Myers Brandon Nichols Tara Nichols Mark Ooten Duane Osborne William Pannell Sophomores 107 Shawn Payne Jamie Perkins Maurice Piper Kevin Poe Greta Scott Jennifer Scruggs Tina Scruggs Angela Shanaberger Stuart Shelton Tanya Shelton Tone Shelton Bobby Smith Elizabeth Tongue Melanie Tweedy Lori Vasser Daniel Wade Kevin Walden Wendy West Jamie White Kristi Winston Blanda Wolfe David Woodruff Katrina Woodruff Forrest Yeatts Holly Yeatts rs 108 Sophomores Awakening Taking notice of world needs marks change in outlook. as this sophomore class different from any other class? “This year was really the first time | started noticing what was going on in the world,” ex- claimed Stephanie Erb. Having attended the Harvest of Hope last summer in Roanoke where youth gleened different kinds of fruits and vegetables to be used in soup kitchens, Stephanie got a real taste of the poverty in Vir- ginia. She said, “After an experi- ence like that, I had a different view of the world. | started to think more of others and less of myself.” Stephanie’s as well as her other classmate’s sophomore year was full of coping with heavier classes, responsibility, and maturing. “T find myself taking things a lot more seriously. I’ve started to think of what I want to do with college and the rest of my life,” stated Tanya Shelton. She also said, “My parents, all of a sud- den, have started giving me a lot more freedom.” Along with the serious side of the tenth grade, there was also the carefree one. Many students added band to their sophomore courses. “I was in all three bands — concert, marching, and jazz; but I liked marching band the best. In it I got to travel to dif- ferent places and watch other bands perform,’’ commented Duane Osborne. “I liked being in band because of all the different music we played plus my friends were in there,” added Jessica Haskins. Other extracurricular ac- tivities also proved exciting. When Angela Shanaburger re- flected on what was most signifi- cant in her tenth grade year, she expressed her feelings as a cheer- leader. ‘I’ve always been a happy-go-lucky person, and cheering is a great way to keep being pepped up and to show my school spirit.’’ Clubs gave students the chance to get in- volved with experiences other than those related to regular classes. Elizabeth Tongue H: ho, ho At the FBLA Christmas party, Brad Moorefield contributes to the yuletide festivities with his Santa hat while gazing out the window of the busi- ness teachers’ lounge. The members ‘par- tied’ before homeroom with goodies they furnished. Sea break Chatting before school with all eyes on Courtney Bohannon, Tra Myers, Nikki Hunley, and Kim Craft talk about what happened during the weekend. Students pack their mornings with loads of socializing before classes begin. 1Q9 Sophomores Not quite clones, but close to chips off the old block. 66 h, you're John’s little brother.” “You look like your sister.” Teachers’ reactions to the brother or sister of a stu- dent they had taught in previous years varied. Mrs. Audrey Powell commented that Kevin Poe ‘marched to the beat of his own drum and didn’t follow in the footsteps of his sister Angie.” Mr. Jerry Boteler enjoyed teaching siblings but noted that he made an effort not to compare them. Miss Deborah Mason felt that knowing a brother or sister helped to give insight into another family member. For some students, hav- ing an older brother or sis- ter who had a good reputa- tion with teachers helped. For those who had siblings with a bad reputation, they had to prove they were not ‘chips off the block.’ Younger brothers and sisters got tips about what to expect and which teach- ers older brothers and sis- ters liked. Laura Blanks, Tommy’s sister, received some helpful advice. “Just do your work and keep quiet unless you're called on,” offered Tommy. Jason Holland advised Valerie to study hard and keep her grades up so that she could get into a good college. Another senior handing out free advice was Susan Crafton. All she told sister Lizzie was “to stay out of trouble.” The question remained whether or not the younger brothers and sisters would listen. Dawn Emmett family affair With two older sisters, Marion and Angela who led the way for her, Michelle West has plenty of information about what the ninth grade holds for her. After a long day, the three girls wait with their sister Stacey for their bus. — 10 Freshmen S ibling affection As Angie Poe helps brother Kevin with science homework, she also gives him a few tips on how to study and prepare for a ‘high school’ test. Younger students who have upperclass siblings sometimes walk a paved road instead of a dirt one. As their brothers and sisters smooth the way for them, they do not have to make it alone. Emmett Brent Ashwell Latisha Austin Marty Austin Shawn Austin Toby Anthony Tim Bayse Laura Blanks Kristy Bowling Linda Bowyer Sally Boyd Jarrod Bradner Richard Brent Stepfon Brooks Jason Bryant Glen Chapman Heather Chapman Tara Clark Jennifer Cocke Ray Coffee Crystal Cox Kevin Cox Lizzie Crafton Kim Dalton Wynn Dalton Barry Davis Kelmshon Davis Christel Dews Sean Douglas Pam Dudley Donald Epperson David Farley Jennifer Farley Steven Farmer Amy Ferris Connie Fogle Randy Fox Freshmen rin Charity Francis Tommy Francis Tommy Gallier Anne Glenn Shelia Goggins John Gowen Michael Graves Mike Hailey Bonnie Hall Jeana Hall Kevin Hall Matt Hall Angie Haskins Valerie Holland Troy Hood Jeff Hubbard Tammy Irvin Anne Jordan Kimberly King Michael Kinlaw Craig Lane Jimmy Layne Stephanie Logwood Mare McCrory Alfred McMillan Bonita Martin Teena Martin Tonya Martin Angie Mattox Jonathan Mercer Barry Mitchell Dee Mitchell Sheryl Mitchell Keesha Moon Terrance Moon Wendy Morris 112 Freshmen Foresight ‘Telescoping’ into the future, freshmen anticipated high school with enthusiasm. ntering high school held a different meaning for each fresh- man. “I’m looking forward to elective classes, older guys, and eventually grad- uation,” stated Jennifer Farley and Bonnie Hall. Shannon Wilson ex- plained, “I am looking for- ward to the choice of dif- ferent classes in high school.” Several students anticipated privileges that were not offered during their two years of middle school. “I thought my freshman year offered privileges like attending High School dances without someone asking you,’’ expressed Sheryl Mitchell. Some of these included being able to leave the cafeteria after eating, standing in the halls and talking to friends before school, and the choice of a study hall. Sedying spot Completing homework seems to be anever ending task for most freshmen. Mike Hailey takes advantage of his lunch period and catches up on his assigned Span- ish exercises. A new area of study offered to freshmen was the choice to attend Vo-Tech, “Having the freedom to pick my elective classes and being able to par- ticipate in baseball were the things that I most looked forward to,” said Jarrod Bardner. “Having the chance to take a study hall made my goal of % - S. Tongue litz and glamour Freshmen Homecoming attendants Heidi West and Val- erie Holland glisten among the pink and black decorations. These two young ladies were es- corted by Varsity Football players Mike Terry and Jason Holland. achieving better grades possible,’’ informed Tommy Francis. Kevin Walden stated, “Using my time in study hall wisely improved my English grade.” Wynn Dalton ex- pressed, “As a freshman, | was excited about becom- ing a Jr. Tri-Hi-Y member. I enjoy participating in church activities, and | hope to attend MGA. | think it is fun helping others.”’ Steven Farmer stated that he looked for- ward to dressing up, seeing his date, and going out to eat in Lynchburg. “T really wanted to make better grades and they have improved some. | also liked having the freedom to choose an elective class like Art H, which I really enjoyed,’’ concluded Randy Fox. It was clear that the high school offered many new opportunities and fresh- men anticipated these with extreme excitement. Sherri Brown and Tuawana Martin eee food Brad Thomson takes the first bite of his lunch. For many fresh- men lunch period is not only a time to eat but also a time to finish homework and last minute study- ing for tests. WN Freshmen 11 ntering the middle school was something big in the sixth grade; but an even larger step took place when moving into high school. Freshmen were represented on the SCA Council by their offi- cers Heather Chapman, El- ( ‘andle for service Participating in the National Jr. Honor Society Induction service, Mike Kinlaw lights his candle before giving his speech about service. Heidi West played “Largo,” “Song of India,” and some music by Amy Grant during the service. ] 14 Freshmen I A Step in the right direction gets classmates charged for high school izabeth Crafton, Tammy Irving, and Valerie Holland. Outstanding freshman athletes Nicole Robinson and James Tongue both made a var- sity team. In the fall James ran on the varsity cross country team and Nicole actively participated a | loess experience The Tri-Hi-Y collects tin cans for the Sheltered Workshop in Altavista and tissues for nursing home patients. Ashley Fellers and Wynn Dalton are busily pack- aging the soon to be delivered goods. peace of the pie Representing the Class of ’92 are Heather Chapman — treas.; Elizabeth Crafton — pres.; Tammy Irving — sec.; and Valerie Holland — v. pres. These girls find their positions at the head of the class to be a taste of experiences to come. Portrait Place on the varsity volleyball squad. As far as grades went, Craig Lane, Anne Jordan, Tamarro Robinson, Jennifer Strebel, James Tongue, Heidi West, Chris Willard, Lauren Sease, and Michael Kinlaw established themselves as honor students, Porter Portrait Place meeting the standards for being inducted into the National Jr. Honor Society. All of these accomplishments proved that the Class of ’92 was taking ‘a step in the right direc- tion.’ Elizabeth Tongue Heidi West Michelle West Chris Willard Justin Williams Terry Moss Heather Oakes Chris Payne Vertna Payne Sean Pillow Jeff Ramsey Brandon Reynolds Mike Reynolds Dennis Richardson Julie Roark Carlesta Robinson Nicole Robinson Tamarro Robinson Jeremy Rucker Tina Scruggs Lauren Sease Barbara Serratos Charles Serratos Katina Sowell Jennifer Strebel Clint Tester Brad Thompson Sonia Toler James Tongue Preston Vaughan Freshmen | l nN Juanita Allen Carlos Atkins Elaine Bell Lauren Bennett Ryan Bennett Jennifer Blankenship Melinda Bonds David Bryant Cry stal Calloway Gary Calloway Shirlene Chism Libby Church Becky Clark Michael Clay Joy Clayton Angela Coffer Laura Colbert Jennifer Collie Chester Cook Jermaine Cook Kenneth Cook Richard Cox Todd Cox Jason Critchley Ethel Cunningham Jason Dalton Mike Dalton Sandy Davis Chris Dews Karen Dillard Stacy Dudley Dana Emmett Joshua Even Kevin Fallen Donna Farthing Christy Fincham Netta Flanary Kerry Foxx Angie Gibson Beth Gilliam Tina Gilliland Stephanie Greene Melanie Hagood Rodney Hall Teronza Hall Angela Hamlette Miranda Harlow Samantha Harmon Joey Hart 116 Eighth Graders rowing up means dealing with mis- takes. People say we learn from our mis- takes. Maybe that’s be- cause we never forget them. Mrs. Janet Grzenda’s eighth grade homeroom gave proof that life’s most embarrassing moments are never for- gotten. “T was dressing in my bedroom when two girls walked in,” remarked Ken- neth Cook. “I was trying to do the ‘Hokey Pokey’ at the skat- ing rink and part of my ig?) 3 o b we a 4 OPS! The bloops and blunders of eighth graders serve as reminders of mishaps that happen daily body wanted to dance while my hiney wanted to sit this one out,” added Kevin Fallen. “T thought I was talking to my girlfriend and it was really her sister!” com- mented Carlos Atkins. “I was coming down a hill on my bike, and | ran right into this ditch and flipped over the handle bars,” said Laurie Sher- wood. “T fell right off a ladder while painting the walls of my room,’ added Jason Dalton. “T was getting off the bus in snow and ice, and I fell right smack on my rearend in front of everyone!” laughed Jeanette Rhodes. “T broke an elementary school window in the sixth grade,’’ admitted Gary Calloway. “My best friend found my baby pictures!” de- clared Jason Bryant. “T slipped and fell in front of my boyfriend,” laughed Crystal Calloway. “My mom and | were at a party and | was swinging my foct and my shoe flew ACTOSS= the room, 2 remarked Leslie Worsham. “T fell down my friend’s steps and ripped my skirt,” bemoaned Shannnon Keatts. “I was riding three wheelers with a couple of friends when | took a sharp turn and flipped.” ex- pressed Thomas McDan- iel. “T was caught in the middle of a fight at the shopping mall with people I did not even know,” stated Daniel Simpson. Elizabeth Tongue VW strategy Spirit week gives students a chance to dress up and show their school loyalty. Shannon Keatts, Lauren Bennett, Mandy Peake, and Mary Beth Robertson turn Double Day into Quadruple Day. Rx aim, fire Goofing off in Mrs. Lily Pressley’s room between classes, Kevin Cox expends his excess energy. Middle schoolers have double periods for language arts, and the five minute break offers a welcomed chance to relieve ten- sion. Eighth Graders 11 Sandwiched like peanutbutter between slices of bread, eighth graders were caught in the middle. eing an eighth grader was a lot like being a little kid at an amusement park. Too old to ride the kiddie rides, but not quite tall enough to reach the height requirement for the roller coasters, eighth graders were caught in the middle of circumstances. Portrait Place Sere to success Beth Gilliam — tres., Jenni- fer Collie — sec., Shannon Keatts — vice pres., and Kristy Pruett — pres., guide their class in the goals of SCA. Their main concern was planning a class trip. 118 Eighth Graders They had a little more free- dom than seventh graders but were still prevented from total participation in the high school. However, most eighth graders, like Chris Newman, found their grade to be ‘all right’ because being in this spot did contain more advan- Mor morning cram Joy Clayton finishes homework while fellow eighth graders pass time socializing in homeroom. Ten minutes are allowed for announcements and extracurricular activities before classes begin. tages than being a middle school seventh grader. The freedom experi- enced was innovative. Junior varsity sports and marching band were affronted for the first time. Electives such as foreign languages and industrial arts allowed mingling among high schoolers and middle schoolers. Extra- curricular activities per- mitted admission in the ex- clusive halls of the high school. However, this was only allowed after school. Sarah Tongue Stacy Holland Peggy Howell Ryan Hunley Carol Irby Amy Jacquemin Mark Johnson Eric Johnston Anna Jones Jerrobin Jones Shannon Keatts Durille Lee Leslie Lovelace Gary Lukin Chamisha Martin Marcus Martin Nicole Mason Thomas McDaniel Edward McMillian Tiffany Monroe Jerome Moon Tracey Moore Tunishia Motley Archie Myers Sonya Myers Barry Newman Chris Newman Sherman Pannell Mandy Peake Jackie Peirano Kristy Pruett April Reynolds Jeanette Rhodes Mary Beth Robertson Sarah Robertson Crystal Russell Jason Sauders Amy Scruggs Regina Shelton Laurie Sherwood Chelsie Shirlen Daniel Simpson Melissa Slayton Ken Smith JoAnne Terry Shawn Tolley Paul Watlington Mel West Kevin Wolf Leslie Worsham Eighth Graders 119 Directions Orientation gives incoming students the s the names of the graduating sixth graders were called to receive their diplomas in June, many had nervous thoughts about the September to come when they would enter the middle school. To help them adjust to this change, the administra- tion conducted an orienta- tion on the night of regis- tration. In the auditorium, Assistant Principal Linda Smither greeted them. “I Me it ranch One of the many new op- on what to expect about school would like to welcome all of our new seventh graders. What we are going to do this evening is give you and your parents a brief expla- nation of the classes you will be taking. Afterwards, we are going to give you a tour of the middle school and you will meet your homeroom teachers. While in their room, you will receive your schedule.” Since coming into anew school can sometimes be a frightening experience, the administration con- ducted this orientation to acquaint students with the new experience of having lockers and switching classes. ‘‘The school looked really big from the outside, but during orien- tation, since most of my classes were on one floor, | was not as confused when school started,’’ com- mented Tami Newman. UOSISAIIG scoop After orientation ended, some students left in excite- ment ready for new adven- tures in a new school, while others left in tears afraid of leaving the old and entering the new. No matter how they felt after orientation, after the first few days of school, seventh graders could open their lockers and find their classes. Dawn Emmett tions seventh graders have occurs at lunch. Unlike the elementary school where they have only one menu, in the middle school the cafeteria offers two choices. Shawn Ferguson and Danielle Bonds decide to try the salad bar instead of waiting in the long line foratray. Mrs. Faith Francis man- ages this area of food service. Faculty Kim Alexander Rodney Anthony Jennifer Arnold Misty Arnold Valerie Arthur Brian Austin Bronson Barnwell Regina Bell Brian Blackstock Brooke Bohannon Danielle Bonds Meredith Burchette Tara Burgess Jessica Burnette Jermaine Cabler Stacy Caldwell Steven Carson Chad Catron Elizabeth Cheatham Wilbur Christy Charlie Clay David Coffer Kevin Coleman Nicole Cook Jeff Cope Bridget Cox Candace Crews Micky Crider Reginald Crider Shana Dagenhart Whitney Dalton Chris Daniel Julie Davis Nathan Davis Norman Dews ' io eee ‘ we Will Dickerson ae Ve eae, Chris Duff killa a : Kelcie East Jason Edwards Kara Eller Stephen English Brandy Epperson Philip Erb Jennifer Erk Seleta Francis Shawn Ferguson Edwin Foxx Ramone Goard James Goggins Tomeka Goggins Barry Hall Carlos Hall Kendall Hall Stephen Hall Allan Harris Dewey Hendricks Tara Hogan Kristin Hunley LaShanda Hunt Faculty pal Climbing Seventh Graders found there are as many chutes as eing new kids on the block was sometimes hard because adjustments had to be made, but sev- enth graders made this task seem easy. They brought with them an air of excite- ment and enthusiasm. A few new opportunities were offered to them. They were permitted to choose where to sit to eat lunch. They were allowed to par- ticipate in exploratory classes, and they were also e’ve come a long way, baby! Showing that girls can do it just as well as guys are the seventh grade class officers. Standing: Megan Scott — treas., Sharon Singleton — v. pres.; Sitting: Whitney Dalton — pres., Makeda Payne SCG. Seventh Graders f Theresa Hutcherson ladders in the middle school scene. given five minutes be- tween classes to converse with friends and gather materials from their lockers. These privileges gave the newcomers a sense of responsibility. As students of the middle school, they were allowed to make some choices for themselves, although there still were rules and regulations. Restrictions were not too extreme, but there Jonathan Keesee Kevin Kelley Jamie Krantz John Lance Clyde Lee Cynthia Lipscomb Shannon Lloyd Leslie Loftin Mike Martin Matt Miano David McCullock Brooke Mitchell Danielle Mitchell Tony Monroe were some. These included not being allowed to par- ticipate in after-school sports, not being able to stand in the halls and mingle with the high school students, and not being able to march in the band. The purpose for these was to keep the middle school and the high school separate, but be- cause of the exploratory classes, limited interaction occurred. Although being intro- duced to new situations can be exciting, the ex- periences can also be dif- ficult. At times it was hard because students had to learn the bell schedule, be- come familiar with the lo- cation of their classes, and memorize locker combina- tions. Even though faced with these obstacles, the seventh graders seemed to overcome them with ease. Tuawana Martin Portrait Place Patrick Moon Bonita Moorman Larry Moses Tami Newman Troy Oakley Neil Parker Latoya Payne Makeda Payne Grady Peavey Jennifer Perrow Jon Plymale Brad Pollard Tomeka Randolph Christy Reighand Michael Rhodes Twana Rhodes Chris Rice Jessica Rice Tina Rosser Chris Rowland Jamie Ruff Megan Scott Allen Shelton Mike Shelton Jason Short Bonnie Singleton Sharon Singleton Cory Slayton Melvin Smith Tenelle Smith Michael Thurman MacArthur Tune Sara Turner Bryan Viers Clint Walker Susi Ward Lisa Weeks Stacey West Stephanie Wood Jermaine Woodruff Heather Woodson Alphonso Williams Antuan Williams Michael Williams Seventh Graders 123 Mr. John Erb — Principal Mr. Richard Edwards — High School Asst. Principal Mrs. Linda Smither — Middle School Asst. Principal Mrs. Nancy Adkins — Cafeteria Mrs. Mae Bayse — Odyssey 7 8 Mrs. Ora Blanks — English 10-12; Jr. Tri- Hi-Y Mr. Jerry Booth — Math 7 8; Football; Baseball Mr. Jerry Boteler — English 12; A.P. En- glish; Language Arts Dept. Chmn.; Foren- sics; SODA; Senior Class Sponsor Miss Carol Bradley — PE 7; Physical Ed. Dept. Chmn.; SADD; Girls’ Basketball Mrs. Blossom Brown — Cafeteria Manager Mr. Dennis Campbell — Guidance; Jr. NHS Faculty Council; Child Study Mrs. Marie Campbell — English 7; Seventh Grade Sponsor; Jr. NHS Mrs. Wanda Campbell — Math 8; English 8; Tri-Hi-Y Mrs. Cindy Carter — Earth Science; SODA; Science Club Mrs. Virginia Clark — Business Ed.; Voca- tional Dept. Chmn.; NHS; Child Study; FBLA Mr. John Cocke — Science; Chemistry; Physics; Biology; Sophomore Class Sponsor Mrs. Shirley Cothran — Science 8; Middle School Dept. Chmn.; Eighth Grade Sponsor Mrs. Christine Crist — Art; Fine Arts Dept. Chmn. Mr. Mickey Crouch — PE 8 10; Drivers’ Ed.; Football; Conditioning Mrs. Anne DeJarnette — Library | 24 Faculty syquelg New Faces Four new teachers add pizzaz everal new teachers joined the staff. They offered fresh teaching methods as well as new faces in the halls. “All the faculty members were very help- ful and supportive,” stated Mrs. Deborah McCrory, special edu- cation. “I have especially ap- preciated their friendliness. I also feel my relationship with my students is good because I enjoy working with them. We can joke around and still settle down and work. | think this relationship is positive. I had only six students and got to know each one well.” with fresh ideas “Helping students appreciate art and gain new knowledge of business is my biggest reward of teaching,” explained Mrs. Lisa Cox. “Leading students to see that education plays an impor- tant role in their future, whether it is college or a job, is an impor- tant goal for me.” “Seeing students mature and progress academically is my big- gest thrill,” expressed Mrs. Mae Bayse. “Having taught in four other locations, Altavista Middle and High School ranks right at the top of the four. | think this is a result of disci- pline, organization, friendli- ness, and support,” concluded the Odyssey teacher. “Coaching in a winning season is what | found the most satisfying about working here. The successful football season and the play-off berth were my biggest thrills in assisting with the Colonel team,’’ stated Mr. Mark Landis who also supervised In- School Suspension. Sherri Brown test for teachers A Tommy Blanks turns the table on Mrs. Shirley Cothran, Mrs. Deborah McCrory, and Mr. Derrick Scarborough as they play Win, Lose, or Draw during the Yearbook Merchandising Assembly. The teachers are tested on their work knowledge for a change. B: — bop baby Paperwork must be finished even though this teacher seems to be lost in the fifties. Mrs. Lisa Cox proves to be a good sport by participating in the 50’s Dress-up Day during Yearbook Week activities. ie) Faculty pies Miss. Margaret Dowdy — Guidance Direc- tor, NHS Faculty Council, Child Study Mr. Rocky Falls — Special Education, Child Study Mr. Thomas Fielder — Geometry, Algebra Il, Junior Class Sponsor Mrs. Faith Francis — Cafeteria Mrs. Myra Frazier — U.S. Government, Economics, Department Chmn, SCA, Senior Class Sponsor Ms. Laura Foot — School Psychologist Mrs. Janet Grzenda — Adv. Math 7, Pre- Algebra, Math 8 Mrs. Helen Goldsmith — Language Arts 7 Mr. Jim Hamlette — Industrial Arts 7, Basic technical drawing, engineering, and architechnical drawing Mr. Agustine Hermosa — Spanish I, III, IV, Spanish Club Mrs. Meredyth Hoggatt — U.S. History, World History, Junior Class Sponsor Mrs. Carolyn Hogue — Middle School Sec- retary Mrs. Kitty Hunley — Bookkeeper, Secretary — Principal Mrs. Johelen Martin — English 11, Journa- lism Miss Deborah Mason — Latin I-IV, Skills for Adolescents, Latin Club, Hi-Y, Cheerleaders Mrs. Deborah McCrory — Special Educa- tion, Child Study Mrs. Rhonda Monroe — Special Education, Child Study, Cheerleaders Mrs. Tonya Moon — High School Secre- tary, Attendance Mrs. Myrtle Oliver — Social Studies 7 Mr. Chip Perkins — Math, Tennis, Golf, Child Study, Jr. NHS Faculty Council 7) | 26 Seventh Graders ECONOMICS Declining enrollment and limited funds create double duty for faculty. nytime a budget has to be cut, someone has to take a loss. The state cut the school budget and still mandated a 7.3 percent teacher pay raise and duty free lunch. Although teachers did not feel a pinch in their budgets or have to cut corners, the county did. After mandating the pay raise, the state could not provide the funds to cover it and the county had to compensate. Although the schools did not have to cut back on their budget, they did have to cut back on teachers because of declining enrollment. For Emmett IDE duty One of many teachers assigned more than one preparation, Mrs. Myra Frazier assists Tabby Bennett with a government worksheet, while Patrice example, Miss Deborah Mason who taught eighth grade social studies last year was again assigned to teach two periods of social studies along with four periods of Latin. When asked how she felt about having to teach two different classes, she replied that having to make up four sets of lesson plans for each day was difficult, but also that the switch from teaching in the middle school to the high school was tremendously different. Another teacher with classes in more than one field was Mrs. Myra Frazier who taught U.S. Spinner continues to work on hers. Mrs. Frazier also teaches Economics and Inter- national Affairs class, an addition to the social studies curriculum. Government and Economics and International Affairs. She commented that the hardest part of teaching classes in more than one field was that she did not have enough time for her govern- ment classes. She had to devote much effort to finding resources for the economics class. Although several teachers were reassigned to teach more than one course, teachers, faculty, and staff worked together to ensure that students got their dollars and sense worth. Dawn Emmett ola, hello With enrollment declining for the second consecutive year, teachers with more than one degree were reassigned to teach classes in more than one field. Mrs. Aurora Tolley assists Linda Bowyer and Charity Francis with Spanish activities. Along with Spanish, Mrs. Tolley also teaches English nine and ten. ey Seventh Graders Miss Elizabeth Phillips — Biology; Science Dept. Chmn. Miss Regina Phillips — World History; Flag Corp Mrs. Audrey Powell — English; Newsletter Mrs. Lily Pressley — English; NUNTIUS Photography Mrs. Kathy Reynolds — Guidance Secretary Mr. Stuart Richardson — PE. 9; Athletic Director; Boys’ Basketball Mrs. Lorraine Rylewicz — Cafeteria Mr. Derrick Scarborough — Science 7; Sie Basketball; Boys’ Basketball; Soft- a Mrs. Elizabeth Shelton — Home Ec.; FHA Mrs. Loletta Short — Business Ed.; FBLA Mrs. Brenda Singleton — Cafeteria Mr. Paul Slusher — Technical Ed.; Track Mr. Alvin Smith — Math; Dept. Chmn. Mrs. Aurora Tolley — Spanish; English; Spanish Club Mr. Richard Trent — PE. 8; Football; Soft- ball Mrs. Deborah White — Special Education Mrs. Doris Whitely — Library Secretary Mrs. Linda Wilson — Cafeteria Mrs. Florice Wood — Cafeteria 128 Faculty Ea ICOre A second time around for teachers provides change and innovation. hange, no matter how insignificant, is inevitable when one returns after being away fora time. True for teachers, as well as for anyone else, this fact was rec- ognized by several such reappear- ing faculty members. Absent for only a school year, Mrs. Wanda Campbell and Mrs. Janet Grzenda came back to contrasting situations. Mrs. Campbell dealt with having a totally different schedule and classroom. Teaching mainly algebra in the high school before leaving, Mrs. Campbell’s classes now included middle school En- glish and freshman math. On the other hand, Mrs. Grzenda faced class procedures and subjects similar to those she had left. She continued to teach math in the ie Martin middle school. Returning after six years, Mrs. Elizabeth Shelton found no big change. However, she enjoyed teaching home economics to high school students as well as seventh and eighth graders, which she was unable to do previously. Sarah Tongue af � - Pressley ack of several trades Juggling eighth grade English and pre- algebra, Mrs. Wanda Campbell cor- tects Sherry Hall’s literature questions. With the school budget cut and changes demanded, flexibility is admirable in a teacher. Be in the swing of things Reviewing math problems on the blackboard with students, Mrs. Janet Grzenda returns to her middle school po- sition after a year’s maternity leave. Faculty l 29 Students and businesses engage in financial transactions. These ventures prove satisfactory for both sides of the coin, as businesses and students alike profit from the exchange of mutual funds 4812 (84812) BUFF 8812 (88812) GREEN page lose knit community provided a firm support system for students. Youths con- tributed to the locality in their day-to-day activities. Many de- voted their time and services to various businesses and industries while earning spending money. All added their share of funds to the town economy as they sought entertainment and pur- chased items for their needs. Students composed an exclu- Move mania Home movies are no longer just for special occa- sions. These days folks think nothing of renting a movie on the way to a friend’s house, while running errands in town, or on the way home from school. After an un- expected early dismissal from school due to possible snow, Angie Poe encounters Ms. Myra Frazier and her two children, Taylor and Beau at the Video Shoppe and chats for a while before going home. 130 Mutual Funds Terry sive market as businesses proved by targeting advertisements to draw the attention of teenagers. Fast-food restaurants dis- played encouraging messages to the football and basketball teams, while stores sto cked up- to-date fashion trends. The ex- change of capital and assets cir- culated a constant! flow of mutual funds. ¢ Cindy Terry B® Mack attack Just down the hill from the high school, McDonald’s provides a con- venient place to eat and socialize. Keith Short decides to stop for a quick bite to sustain the nagging hunger brought on by the busy day at school. ° , Fi er up! ie One of the main commodities of students is gasoline. Their many activities ranging from jobs to pleasure keep them on the road, and their cars guzzle gallons at a high rate. J.B. Tannehill fills his car at Gateway Minute Market. Terry Mutual Funds. $31 Major Modifications For many students, Vista Theatre proved to be a good source of entertainment, es- pecially on weekends. “With the weekly movie change on Wednesdays, Friday is most popular with teenagers,” stated owner Todd Mattox. Since taking the reigns at Vista, Mr. Mattox has spent lots of time and money re- modeling his business’ appear- ance and restoring the bal- cony. This feature is an asset to the building in that very Whang Stage Lite The Fabie Cf Che Canmumites Good neighbors are more than just the people who live down the street. They’re the thread that holds the fabric of the community together. At Burlington we take pride in the communities we serve. And we're working to help make them better places for all of us to live. Burlington industries Quality products for apparel, industry and the home. Klopman Fabrics Altavista Finishing Plant B.1. Distribution Center few balconies still remain in theaters. In an attempt to increase business and the theater’s value, Vista has undergone major modifications. The stage was enlarged and ex- tended four feet, requiring the first three rows of seats to be removed. Sound carpets were also hung from the walls to en- hance the auditorium’s acous- tics. Mr. Mattox also pur- chased a new sound system with the intention of having a Crafted With Pride in the US A Annes Dowdy and Associates Mutual Funds le Agnes Aomdy 1009-C Main Street Altavista, Virginia 24517 Real Estate Broker Office 804-369-6880 Home 804-369-5366 weekly dance. However, this was prohibited by town zoning laws. Mr. Mattox planned to book live entertainment once a month to supplement his films. — Jason Porter ust a minute... While looking for her ticket money, Lauren Bennett chats with Shannon Keatts and Jennifer Blankenship. With the increasing popularity of incoming movies, Vista’s business flourished under new ownership. Mutual Funds l 5 See Ed Fellers or a member of his sales staff for all your Chevrolet-Oldsmobile needs. 715 Main Street Altavista, VA 369-4774 or 847-0017 2 Spar eR recs aot Martin MAKING MONEY: 8ehind the Scenes Have you ever wondered who pur- chases equipment and uniforms for the athletic department? The majority of its financial matters are handled by the Colonel Club. The Colonel Club is an organization of students and parents that raise money for the athletic de- partment at Altavista High School. “Every penny the Colonel Club makes goes to the athletic depart- ment,” said Mr . Steven Farmer, pres- ident. Whenever a team needed something, Mr. Stu Richardson, athletic director, informed Mr. Farmer who then presented the request to the club. The club planned four major ac- tivities to raise money. These included sponsoring a 50-50 drawing at games, selling ads for the football program, running the concession stand, and raff- ling a $500 savings bond annually. The annual contribution of the club varied according to the needs of the athletic department. Mr. Richardson stated that the contribution usually ranged between $5000 — $6000 annu- ally. In addition to uniforms, the club has furnished athletes with plexiglass for ticket booths, a microwave oven for the concession stand, and sports trophies. The club also furnished half the money necessary to purchase a whirlpool, paid for 2000 football pro- grams to pass out at games, and for the girls and boys to attend basketball camps. — Dana Davis and Tuawana Martin Ors. Saxon, Angle mom |p Associates, P.C. tates Dr. Robert B. 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LET SCHEWEL FEATHER ty © WISIN Erol 512 Main Street 369-5285 JIMMY’S RESTAURANT 525 Main Street Homecooked Meals 136 Mutual Funds Politics and Patriotism Within recent months, the positions of mayor and town treasurer were filled by Mr. Rudy Burgess and Mrs. Myra Chism. Both were born and bred in Altavista; perhaps the atmosphere of a small, intimate com- munity triggered their mutual interest in hometown politics. Mr. Burgess insists that he campaigned for office of mayor because he has confi- dence in his abilities, as well as the sup- port of his fel- low citizens. Additionally, he fosters a strong sense of loyalty to the area, for he has committed six- teen years to the livelihood of the Town Council. He presently con- siders himself as an “‘over- seer,” primar- ily making sug- gestions for positive solutions. Burgess maintains a similar post in the town man- agement form of government as he basically supervises the operations of the “multi- faceted metropolis.” Most importantly, however, Mr. Burgess professes a prodigious rapport with young people. His affectionate interrelationship may partially stem from the fact that he fa- FINCH AND FINCH INC. FUNERAL DIRECTORS Altavista, VA 369-5621 “A Family Serving Families Since 1905” Martin thered five children. As mayor, he would like to see more of the rising generation be- come interested in the community, for he feels that they are a great influence on its prosperity. On a clerical note, Mrs. Myra Chism serves as town treasurer and office manager. She assumed the position on July 1 after Beulah Smither’s departure. Mrs. Chism was “next- in-line,’’ so to speak, for she began her climb up the corporate lad- der 28 years ago as a clerk in the trea- surer’s office. Ap- proximately three years later, she was appointed book- keeper. Since her current appoint- ment, Mrs. Chism has shouldered lia- bility for accounts, both payable and receivable, budget preparation, and the welfare of all town records. In accordance with the mayor, she regularly attends Town Council meetings where she takes minutes. “Despite the burdens associated with a career as a public official, I receive immense reward when an unexpected compliment is bestowed upon me, in appreciation of an otherwise thankless job,” stated Mrs. Chism. — Karen Heaphy and Tommy Blanks This class reunion was made possible by a Lane Cedar Chest. At 17, Renee and Susan wore the same size, cheered for the same team, and had a crush on the same senior. A lot has changed since then. But it’s amazing how a certain sweater can put them right back at Canton High. If it’s a special memento. If it’s irreplaceable. If it’s a part of your life that you love going back to, preserve it in a genuine Lane Cedar Chest. 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Contractors From the beginning one of the most popular pro- grams was Camp Sly Fox, a summer day camp, begun in 1973. In the fall of 1974, a program for four year olds was organized. From that time, the child care programs grew steadily, but not until recently has the YMCA put a great amount of interest into expanding its day care facilities. Called Discovery Place, the day care center has been directed by Dr. Suzanne Johnson since 1985. Discovery Place offers a pre-school pro- gram during the regular Bitte, and after | One Stop Mart school activities occupy children once they | leave school until the time their parents pick them up. 1037 Main Street Phone Altavista, Va. 24517 369-4984 Full deli, gas, Kerosene, on and off, diesel, groceries, movies and VCR rentals Haagen-Dazs flavor ice cream. Discovery Place is not just a place for fun and games; it also provides a place of learning. Dur- ing the summer a day care, or Discovery Camp as it is also known, provides a place for children to enjoy activities such as arts, crafts, sports, and some educational activities. The expansion of the YMCA has made it possible to accommodate more children in this program. Expanding the day care center cost the YMCA around $300,000, but donations and interest from the money paid by children attending the day care helped out greatly. Discovery Place at the Y has Altavista Loan grown to be more than just a day care center; it is a pleasurable learning experience for the Company children that attend. 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Done on tables which do the majority of the hard work, toning movements are adapted for each different part of the body. Weight loss results are apparent after four visits according to Mrs. EL Altavista Printing Company Commercial Printers Since 1909 Publishers of The Altavista Journal 1032-34 Main Street Altavista, VA 369-4055 . | }| ‘ liot. To- go along with these ser- ‘vices, Slender You Fitness has its “own nutrition program. The center ‘ takes urine specimens from each ‘ person and sends them to Tennes- ‘ see. There the specimens are analyzed to determine the right diet for the � chemical make-up of each individ- ' ual’s body. The store operator, Pat � Elliot, said, “Our goal is to keep ev- erybody satisfied so that they will keep coming back. It’s a great work-out!” The Refined Lady, located on Broad Street beside Smither Jewelry ' Inc., is owned by Somer Stevenson and operated by Beth Hicks. This establishment moved to Altavista Sitnoss, Sarvacs: approximately one full hour and is primarily the same as Slender You Fitness. The Refined Lady also has a fashionable line of sport and leisure clothing. Beth Hicks stated, “It is a thrill to be in town because my hus- band and | are from Altavista. It was nice to come back here to work.” Both businesses seem to satisfy their customers. Susan Francis, a customer at The Refined Lady said, “When I finished the first work-out, I had energy galore. It works!” She lost fifty-one pounds in five months with the use of the toning tables. — Veronica Moon and Yvonne Lee Cycle Systems Inc. RECYCLING CENTERS 2580 Broadway, S.W. Roanoke, VA 24004 703-981-1211 300 North Franklin St. Christiansburg, VA 703-382-3900 Lawyers Road ‘from Lynchburg with the help of Dr- Lynchburg, VA 24506 Ashby Coleman. 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Carr, a local real-estate agent, purchased the block of land that ncluded the old firehouse. “The build- ng was in poor condition,” stated Mr. Carr, “but it was less expensive to re- store the building than to have a new yne built.” To restore the firehouse, Mr. Carr yutted the interior leaving only the yutside shell. He installed new plumb- Town Country Shopping Center Roland Kendrick, D.D.S. 1003 Main St., P. O. Box 600 Altavista, VA 24517 Office (804) 369-4702 « Home (804) 283-5867 ing, a furnace, and an air-conditioner and added a new room on the back. He also put on a new roof and laid a new floor. The restoration was completed within five months. Mr. Carr plans on renting out office space. While Mr. Carr is an admirer of re- stored buildings, he does not have plans for restoring any other buildings. 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Lynchburg, VA 237-0573 Main Street Gretna, VA 656-3939 1009 Main St. Altavista, VA 369-7305 l § Mutual Funds Varsity Football Cheerleaders: Front Row: Susan Crafton, Heidi Witt, Marie Walker, Karen Heaphy; Second Row: Susan Hammack, Melinda Little, The Portrait Place Martha Powell; Third Row: Heather Webb, Kristi Winston; Back Row: Mrs. Rhonda Monroe — sponsor. tenes. Storist HIGHVIEW MOTORS INC. YOUR GMC TRUCK AND USED CAR HEADQUARTERS 1409 MAIN STREET ALTAVISTA, VA 24517 369-5618 Se LyAc FTRUCKS Former Coach Makes It Big From 1979 to 1986, Mr. Donnie Vaden could be found at AHS teaching physical education and coaching baseball. Now where is he? He is refereeing NBA games. Mr. Vaden first became interested in refereeing when he was in college. While he was teaching at AHS, he refereed many ACC games. Then came the job offer with the NBA. This job keeps him away from home a total of about two months out of the seven month season. Even though Vaden referees basketball games for a liv- ing, baseball is still his first love. A couple of Vaden’s hobbies include fishing and playing softball. When asked if he missed being at AHS, he commented that he missed working with the students, but Vaden and his wife, Evelyn, now have a son of their own, Chase, wh occupies their time. — Kathy Mitchell Sherri Brow CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1989 ROSSULABORATORIES Division of Abbott The Portrait Place Mutual Funds EI jNOA SAey 0} BAO] p,aM ‘jjasunoA yea) pue Aq doiq 9429 94} UO Huis! ay} ysnf si weass aot snoisijaq ‘a9IMas Ajpuaiy pue pooy poof sAolua guoAIaAy 6LbS-69€ 4S uleW O16 azael14 Aleg ooS — Martin 150 Mutual Funds ; A Lights . hgnify ( hange PATRONS Altavista Animal Hospital Babcock Wilcox Cinema I, Il, Ill, IV A major change in the appearance of the community is the addition and refurbishment of traffic lights. New signals, funded by the Eller Lane State, were placed at the corners of Main and Emil's Lola and Main and Bedford. Each area was Hicks Hicks Certified Public Accountants Larry Jewell, D.D.S. designated by the State as a “high risk” area mee on ee after extensive surveys were conducted to RalnutecMarete pinpoint the traffic flow on Main Street. Mr. The Radisson Hotel Stan Goldsmith, town manager, stated, “I Shreve Berger believe that these stop lights insure safer Ralph C. Slusher, M.D. travel and that the new devices, which are Standard Fuel Company : ; Guy W. Walton, D.D.S. high tech in design, make Altavista look Westemennie cleaner and should last well into the 2 1st cen- De Richard Rovechini Men at work! Funded by the State, renovation and addi- tion of traffic signals lasted two months. The new designs Turves j . =| ASO yrte replaced former suspended lights. Jason Porter GF industries, inc. Formerly Burlington Glass Fabrics 401 Amherest Avenue PEPSI-COLA Pepsi-Cola Dr Pepper Bottlers 3600 Candlers Mountain Road Lynehburg, Virginia Mutual Funds 151 | . A Adams — Austin Adams, Angelique 99 Adams, Dawn 48, 57, 64, 65, 104 Adams, Khiesa 99, 159 Adams, Lisa 85 Adkins, Nancy 124 Adkins Service Center 140 Africa 87 Agnes Dowdy Associates 132 Air Force 31 A.]. Skateworld 17, 44 Akers, Lloyd 24, 60, 99 Alexander, Kendra 121 Alexander, Lisa Alexander, Roy Allen, Juanita 116 Alta Shoe Shop 138 Altavista 30, 31, 158 Altavista Country Club 145 Altavista Hardware 145 Altavista Insurance 140 Altavista Loan Company 139 Altavista Printing Co. 140 American Revolution 160 Andrews, Shannon 5, 22, 53 Anthony, Joshua Anthony, L. David 45, 60, 104 é¢ ho’s bad?” A lip-syne contest serves as an addition to Yearbook Week activities. Mike Index Arnold, Missy 121 Arthur, Valerie 56, 126 Ashwell, Brent 74, 111 Asia 31 Atkins, Camille 48, 104 Atkins, Carlos 116, 117 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) 148 Austin, Brian 120 Austin, Chris 98 Austin, Latisha 9, 70, 111 Austin, Lisa 66, 67 Austin, Marty 74, 77, 83, 111 Austin, Shawn 111 Austin, Stephen | B Bailess — Bush Bailess, Vicky 42, 54 Band 8, 9 Band Boosters 9 Band — Jazz 56 Band — Marching 56 Bane, Jennifer 99 Bane, Rita 99, 102 Barbour, Chuck 23, 30, 60, 99 Gray and James Dabney ‘rap’ to the beat of Bizmarkie. Anthony, Rodney 37, 121 Anthony, Toby 74, 75, 111 Anthony, Tracy Appomattox High School 67, 68, 72, 74, 77, 80, 81 Arlene's Florist ‘. 148 Armenia 31 Arnold, Jennifer 22, 121 152 Index 20 Barnwell, Bronson 23, | Barnwell, Rodney 99 Barnwell, Ronson 99 Barnwell, Chris Mr. 38 Barrett, Jimmy 6 Basketball All Regional Girls 59 Basketball, B-Team 76, 77 Basketball, Girls’ 66, 67 Basketball, Girls’ J. V. 64, 65 Basketball, Jr. Varsity 76, 77 Basketball, Varsity 68, 69, 158 Bayse, Mae 124, 125 Bayse, Tim 22, 43, 48, 74, 111, 187 Bell, Dennis 85 Bell, Elaine 116, 160 Bell, Regina 22, 37, 120 Bennett, Becky 48, 85 Bennett, Lauren 5, 22, 43, 54, 56, 62, Oe (Ws Uk, Wey [oy Welles, el, sve. 187 Bennett, Ryan 74, 76, 77, 116 Bennett, Sherry 64, 73 Bennett, Tabby 16, 39 53, 73, 79, 85, 88, 91, 127 Berger, Keisha Berger, Marcus 74, 76 Berger, Shonda 85 BGF Industries 151 Billie’s Cakes Catering 148 Black History Month 31 Blackstock, Brian 127 Blankenship, Jennifer 56, 79, 116, 132 Blankenship, Scott 16, 52, 99 Blanks, Laura 22, 42, 53, 79, 110, 111 Blanks, Ora 124 Blanks, Thomas 12, 13, 30, 85, 110, 5, U7 Blevins, Steven Bohannon, Brooke 35, 127 Bohannon, Courtney 21, 54, 104, 109 Boley, Lisa 31, 66, 85, 91 Boley, Vanessa 20, 21, 22, 49, 85, 153 Bonds, Danielle 120 Bonds, Melinda 48, 116 Booth, Jerry 46, 74, 124 Boteler, Jerry 43, 45, 84, 124 Bowling, Kristy 111 Bowyer, Linda 79, 111, 127 Boyd, Alvina 85 Boyd, Leslie 104, 106 Boyd, Sally 57, 111 Boys’ State 87 Bradley, Carol 22, 37, 64, 124 Bradner, Jarrod 111, 113 Brent, Richard 74, 75, 77, 111 Brooks, Hastin 104 Brooks, Jonathan 20, 21, 41, 45, 54, COMSOM GIES 4055.09 lenlos Brooks, Stepfon 111 Brookville High School 15, 26, 60, 66, Ml, eh, 1, TS, Gill Brown, Blossom 124 Brown, Dena 66, 73, 85 Brown, Derek 60, 104 Brown, Dexter Brown, Earl 106 Brown, Katina 11, 104 Brown, Kelvin 99, 104 Brown, Saul 104 Brown, Sherri 13, 22, 23, 53, 54, 71, 88, 99, 102, 113, 125, 148, 157 Brown, Stuart 60, 99 Brown, Vincent 60, 85 Bruce, Candi 53, 85 Bryant, David 22, 23, 43, 56, 116, 157 Bryant, Heather 42, 43, 48, 71, 99, 187 Bryant, Jason 111, 117 Buckingham High School 56, 67, 68, 77 Buck’s Family Restaurant 145 Burchette, Meredith 37, 121 Burger, Charles 21,, 26, 69, 99 Burger King 17, 23, 138 Burgess, Rudy 136 Burgess, Tara Burnette, Greg 99 Burnette, Jessica Bush, George 31, 39, 95 Cabler — Cycle Systems, Inc. Cabler, Jarmea 45, 57 Cabler, Jermaine 85, 121 Cabler, Monica 57, 85 Cafeteria 120 Caldwell, Stacey 2, 56, 127 Caldwell, Tobie 8, 9, 18, 57, 70, 99 Callahan, Julie 11, 53, 86 Calloway, Albert 18, 21, 22, 26, 28, 45, 68, 69, 98, 99 Calloway, Catrina 99 Calloway, Crystal 116, 117 Calloway, Gary 76, 116, 117 Calloway, Sean 58, 60, 98, 99 Camelot Hall Nursing Home 50 Campbell County Litter Commission 20, 145 Campbell County School Board 47, 54 Campbell, Dennis 40, 124 Campbell, Marie 124 Campbell, Susan 97 Campbell, Wanda 4, 20, 21, 124, 129 Carolina Hosiery Co. 145 Carr, Charlene L. 53, 104 Carr, Charlene S. 50 Carne Dao Carson, Steven 121 Carter, Cindy 3, 42, 43, 48, 124 Carwile, Teresa 53, 99 @atron ys had Oma Central Virginia Magnet School 10, 34, 101 Chapel Grove Baptist Church 52 Chapman, Glen 42, 54, 74, 111 Chapman, Heather 38, 54, 62, 111, 114 Chapman, Lyle 60, 104 Charles’ Pro Shop 145 Charlottesville 59 Cheatham, Elizabeth 121 Cheerleaders, Basketball, Boys’ 26, 70, 71 Cheerleaders, Basketball, Girls’ 26, 70, fal Cheerleaders, J.V. Football 27, 62 Cheerleaders, Varsity Football 1, 4, 15, 62, 71, 148 Chism, Dale 104 Chism, Myra 136 Chism, Shirlene 116 Christmas 16, 35 Christy, Wilb ur 56,, 121 Church, Elizabeth 116 Cincinnati Bengals 105 Clanton’s Drug Store 135 Clark, Frederica 11, 99, 102, 104 Clark, Kesha 28, 53, 70, 86 Clark, Mia 70 Clark, Rebecca 48, 50, 116 Clark, Tara 73, 111 Clark, Tia 70 Clark, Tianna Clark, Virginia 45, 124 Class of 1978 63 Class of 1989 149 Clay, Charlie 121 Clay, Chris 99 Clay, Dean 44, 54, 86, 92 Clay, Michael 116 Claytor, Colette 116, 118 Clement Memorial Wesleyan Church 52 |b all in there As part of Miss Elizabeth Phillips’ Advanced Biology class, students traveled to Shreve Park for lab assignments. They studied various organisms found in the creek’s water. Miss Phillips examines specimens with Mike Mays as Kim Trent, Vanessa Boley, Jonathan Brooks, Holly Collins, and Kathy Mitchell watch. Coca-Cola 133 Cocke, Jennifer 64, 65, 111 Cocke, John 6, 124 Coffer, Angela 41, 48, 116 Coffer, David 41, 127 Coffey, Melvin Coffey, Ray 111 Colbert, Laura 17, 56, 116 Coleman, Dr. Ashby 141 Coleman, Kevin 121 Coleman, Michelle College of William and Mary 19 Collie, Jennifer 13, 22, 38, 45, 54, LIWe), IMiley, SY Collins, Holly 20, 21, 45, 70, 71, 86, 87, 153, 160 Colonel Club 4, 58, 68, 69, 135 Colonel Corner 26 Colonelettes 58, 67, 73 Colonels 59, 62, 77 Compton, Scott Computer Aided Drawing 49 Cook, Chester 77, 116 Cook, Curt Cook, Jermaine 45, 116 Cook, Kenneth 74, 75, 116, 117 Cook, Nicole 121 Cook, Ronald 104 Cope, Bobby 74 Cope, Jeffrey 57, 121 Corker, Cathy 57, 104 Cothran, Shirley 43, 124, 125 Cox, Bridget 121 Cox, Buck 16, 18, 19, 54, 60, 86, 91, 158 Cox, Crystal 42 Cox, Jarrett 60, 99 Cox, Kevin 34, 111, 117 Cox, Lisa 40, 57, 83, 125, 157 Pox, Richardsl 3.914.002 .029,8495000; (ily, IEE Cox, Terry 50, 60, 102 Cox, Todd 74, 116 Cox, Wendy 99 Cox, Wes Cox’s Repair Shop 147 Cozak, Colleen 104, 106 Craft, Kim 55, 57, 104, 109 Crafton, Elizabeth 38, 54, 64, 65, 110, 111, 114 Crafton, Susan 13, 62, 63, 86, 92, 110, 148 Creasy, Allison 49, 53, 86 Creasy, Kevin 104 Creasy, Stacey 29, 86 Creative Products Incorporated 102 Crews, Candice 56, 121 Crider, Lynette Crider, Mickey 41, 121 Crider, Reginald 121 Crist, Christine 38, 40, 57, 124, 157, 158 Critchley, Eddie 86 Critchley, Jason 116 Critchley, Missy 86 Critchley, Rhonda 53, 86 Cross Country 59 Crouch, Mickey 58, 59, 60, 124 Cunningham, Charles 104 Cunningham, Dereck 104, 105 Cunningham, Ethel 116 Cycle Systems, Inc. 141 Dagenhart, Shana 56, 121 Dagenhart, Tracey 99 Dairy Freeze 145, 150 Dalton, Kim 22, 42, 111 Dalton, Jason 13, 54, 116, 117, 157 Dalton, Larry 86 Dalton, Michael 54, 116, 160 Dalton, Penny 53, 54, 99 Dalton, Whitney 38, 56, 122, 121 Dalton, Wynn 21, 54, 62, 111, 113, 114 Daniel, Chris 56, 121 Daniels, Dan 95 DAR 160 Davis, Barry 111 Davis, Dana 13, 43, 104; 135, 157 Davis, David Davis, Ginger 86 Davis, Holly 13, 21, 22, 31, 48, 52, 56, 57, 86, 89 Davis, James Davis, Janice 104 Davis, Julie 121 Davis, Kelmshon 57, 111 Davis, Lee 14, 57, 104 Davis, Melinda 53, 105 Davis, Michael 52, 55, 86, 91 Davis, Nathan 121 Davis, Sandy 39, 54, 116 Davis, Torenzo 11, 54, 99 Dawson, Shannon 21, 68, 69, 89, 91 Dawson, Tracy 95 DeJarnette, Anne 124 Democrats 39 Dennis’ Auto Repair 140 Dews, Chris 116 Dews, Christel 48, 65, 111 Dews, Nelson 74 Dews, Norman 37, 127 Dews, Ramon 69, 79, 99 Dickerson, Carter 13, 43, 48, 54, 82, 98, 99, 127, 157 Dickerson, Wilson 56, 127 Dickerson, Wilson Mrs. 82 Dillard, Jason Dillard, Karen 56, 116 Discovery Place 139 District Tournaments 68 D M Market 143 Dorie, the Girl Nobody Loved 160 Douglas, Kevin 6 Douglas, Sean 69, 74, 111 Dowdy, Margaret 84, 120 Dowdy, Phyllis Mrs. 55 Dowdy, Shane Dr. Pepper 151 Dudley, Buford Dudley, David 99 Dudley, Pamela 111 Dudley, Scott 104 Dudley, Stacy 39, 54, 116 Duff, Chris 127 Dukakis, Michael 95 Dunn, Christantha Dustin, Mary 10, 21, 43, 48, 104, 105 Elliot, Pat 141 Emerson, Ralph Waldo 46 Emmett, Dana 116 Emmett, Dawn 13, 43, 50, 56, 87, 89, 4S 9Os LION 121 126-130, 159 English, Chris 20, 34, 45, 52, 78, 79, 98, 101, 102, 104 English Class 98, 127 English Construction Co., Inc. 145 English, Stephen 52, 56, 82, 121 Epperson, Brandi 121 Epperson, Donald 111 Erb, John 3, 46, 47, 54, 124 Erb, J. Philip 56, 121 Erb, Stephanie 9, 21, 22, 23, 38, 54, Die LO4s LOS. 109 Erk, Jennifer 121 Even, Josh 39, 56, 74, 116 Expose 15 Ezzell, Kathy 99 E Eades — Ezzell = Dabney — Dustin Dabney, James 60, 104, 152 Eades, Dionne 21, 22, 53, 104, 105, 106 Eades, Donovan 53 Easley, Quinton 45 East, Kelcie 56, 121 E.C. Glass High School 81 Economics and International Affairs Soh. Sk), IAF Edwards, Jason 56,, 121 Edwards, Richard 24, 46, 49, 124 Eighth Grade 116-119 Elementary School 120 Eller, Kara 121, 160 Ellington, Mike 99 | Ff eagiite Jain is Faculty 124-129 Fallen, Kevin 13, 40, 41, 43, 46, 116, iaeh, ARSSY Falls, Rocky 5, 126 Family Life 10, 11 Farley, David 54, 111 Farley, Jennifer 111, 113 Farmer, Audrey 21, 38, 57, 73, 104, 105 Farmer, Matthew 99 Farmer, Missy 22, 57, 104 Farmer, Steven 77, 80, 81, 111, 113 Farmer, Steven Mr. 135 Farthing, April 48, 89, 91 Farthing, Donna 54, 116 FBLA 53, 109, 160 Fellers, Ashley 11, 21, 38, 48, 54, 104, 105, 114 Fellers Chevrolet and Oldsmobile 134 Ferguson, Shawn 120, 121 Ferris, Amy 57, 111 Fielder, Thomas 102, 126 Finch and Finch, Inc., Funeral Directors 136 Fincham, Christy 48, 50, 116 First Baptist Church 52 First National Bank 144 First Virginia Bank South 135 Fisher, Katina 99 Flanary, Netta 39, 116 Florida 9 Fogle, Connie 111 Foot, Laura 120 Football, All State 59 Football, J.V. 6, 74, 75 Football, Varsity AL WPS). Wye: Forensics 158, 159 Forest Invitational 72, 73 Foster, Andrea 100 Foster, Chris 39, 88 Fox, Randy 111, 113 Foxx, Edwin 36, 127 Foxx, Kerry 116 Foxx, Tonya 104 Francis, Charity 14, 112, 121 Francis, Faith 126 Francis, Seleta 121 Francis, Susan 141 Francis, Tommy 112, 113 Frazier, Beau 130 Frazier, Brandy 17, 21, 44, 54, 66, 72, 73, 104 Frazier, Greg 20 Frazier, Myra 38, 39, 49, 95, 126, 127, 130 Frazier, Taylor 130 Freshmen 57, 110-115 Funderburk, Jeremy 53, 89 Future Homemakers of America (FHA) 50 Index | nN W A he tity = eee “Tee retneiieneuen Ot iy Ds: t forget Teachers always have many things on their minds. Sometimes they must write notes as reminders. Jerrobin Jones studies a sign on the wall in Mrs. Lily Pressley’s classroom which reads ‘turn fan off, days. Gallier — Grzenda Gallier, Thomas 83, 112 Garrett, Shane 100 Garrison, Charlie 157 Gateway Minute Market 131 Gibson, Angela 116 Gibson, Niki 13 100 Gilbert, Doreatha Gilbert, Evelyn 159 Gilliam, Beth 38, 55, 73 Gilliam, Elizabeth 116, 118 Gilliland, Tina 116 Girls’ State 87 Glenn, Anne 112 Goard, Ramon 74, 121 Goggins, James 121 Goggins, Neil Goggins, Shelia 112 Goggins, Tomaka 121 Goldsmith, Helen 5, 120 Goldsmith, Kam 20, 34, 45, 53, 70, 84, 87, 89, 91, 101 Goldsmith, Stan 151 Golf 80, 81 Governor’s School 87 Governmennt, U.S. Gowen, Jared Gowen, John 112 Gowen, Shelby Graves, Bernard 100 Graves, Christina Graves, Elizabeth 104 Graves, James 60 Graves, Michael 106, 112 Graves, Tammy 48, 107 Graves, Tonya Gray, Mike 38, 49, 152 Green, Marie 107 Greene, Stephanie 13, 22, 55, 116, 157 39, 95 | 34 Index sles SID, Syd, bYsb, SVK a memo to flip the switch before leaving on warm Gretna High School 59, 67, 68, 72, 1 ls (2 Sil, ISS Grzenda, Janet 4, 117, 126, 129 Hackworth — | Hutcherson Hackworth, Allen 107 Hackworth, Dusty 73 Hagood, Mark 89, 95 Hagood, Melanie 116 Hagood, Michael 107 Hailey, Michael 52, 112, 113 Hair Show 147 Hall, Aaron 52, 107 Hall, Barry 121 Hall, Bonnie 43, 112, 113 Hall, Brian 54, 107 Hall, Carlos 121 Hall, Chris 100 Hall, Jeana 112 Hall, Kendall 121 Hall, Kevin 89 Hall, Kevin C. 100 Hall, Kevin J. 106, 112 Hall, Lawrence 89, 91, 95 Hall, Lisa Hall, Matt 112 Hall, Rodney 56, ‘16 Hall, Shannon 30, 44, 57, 100 Hall, Steven 41, 127 Hall, Teronza 56, 116 Hall, Terri 53, 100 Hamlette, Angela 62, 116 Hamlette, Jim 24, 36, 40, 120 Hamlette, Kathy 43, 48, 54, 62, 100, 157 Hammack, Susan 21, 25, 63, 100, 101, 102, 148 Hancock, Kent 21, 100, 101 Harbrook, Michael 53 Hardee’s 17, 147 Harlow, Miranda 24, 116 Harmon, Samantha 48, 116 38, 39, 54, Harris, Allan 22, 121 Harris, Dana 107 Harris, William Hart, Joseph 76, 116 Hart, Wayne 100 Haskins, Annegalique 112 Haskins, Jessica 11, 52, 106, 107, 109 Heaphy, Dana 21, 98, 100, 102 Heaphy, Karen 13, 18, 19, 21, 22, 46, 49, 62, 63, 89, 91, 148, 157 Heaphy, Linda 19 Hecht, Heather 11, 16, 72, 73, 100 Hedrick, Lisa 53, 70, 89, 92 Henderson, Marlo 159 Hendricks, Dewey 121 Hendricks, Ralph 89 Henry, Kevin 89, 92 Hensley, Fay 107 Hensley, Jason 107, 158 Heritage High School 34, 77, 101 Hermosa, Agustin 126 Hickey, Pam Hicks, Beth 141 Highview Motors 148 Hiner, Sabra History, U.S. 39, 82, 95, 98 Bey 20; 21187 Floganwalarar4s 225 Ol Hoggatt, Meredyth 39, 82, 98, 102, 126 Hogue, Carolyn 126 Holdren, Belinda 107 Holland, Donald 27 Holland, Jason 13, 21, 22, 41, 45, 54, COMS4 C7 OOOO Ol Oe lL Onl Holland, Stacey 119 Holland, Valerie 62, 110, 112, 113, 114 Holt, Rudd 89 Homecoming 18, 19, 62, 102, 160 Hood, Troy 76, 112 Howell, Peggy 48, 119 Hubbard, Dean 74 Hubbard, Jeff 112 Hubbard, Shon Hubbard, Stephanie 48, 107, 159 Hunley, Kitty 126, 157 Hunley, Kristin 2, 56, 121 Hunley, Nikki 57, 66, 73, 107, 109 Hunley, Ryan 13, 54, 56, 76, 119, 157 Hunt, Lashanda 56, 121 Hunt, Ronnie 52, 89, 91 Hunt, William 31, 38, 40, 49, 90, 91 Hunter Publishing Company 87, 157 Hurt, Stanley 26 Hutcherson, Jonathan Hutcherson, Theresa 122 ali ISS — Ivory ma Detergent In-School Suspension 125 Iran 31 Iraq 31 Irby, Carol 119 Irby, James 90 Irby, Leo 35, 107 Irby, Paul IRS 31 Irvin, Tammy 38, 71, 73, 112, 114 Ivory Dish Detergent 38 Jacquemin — | Justice Jacquemin, Amy 119 J. Crew Clifford Wills 146 James, Cheryl 44, 100 Japanese Exchange Student 87 Jazz Band 56 Jefferson Forest High School 18, 27, 60, 62, 64, 67, 68, 71, 72, 77, 81 Jennings, Lee 7, 54, 107 Jennings, Stuart 107 Jimmy’s Restaurant 136 Jobs 97 Johns, Jennifer 50 Johns, Matthew 100 Johnson, Brandon 56 Johnson, David 7, 77, 107 Johnson, Katina 100 s Johnson, Lafonia 13, 45, 107 Johnson, Mark 77, 119 Johnson, Stephanie 52, 54, 71, 98, 100 Johnson, Suzanne Dr. 22 Johnson, Turuka 56 Johnston, Eric 13, 76, 119, 157 Jones, Anna 56, 119 Jones, Dolly 13, 53, 76, 77, 90, 91, 144, 145, 157 Jones, Jerrobin 51, 119, 154 Jones, Leslie Jones, Tammy Jordan, Anne 62, 112, 114 Jordan, Matt 76, 77, 80, 107 Journal, The 66,67 Juniors 39, 57, 88, 98-103 Junior Council 102 Jr. Tri-Hi-Y 113 Journalism 157 Justice, Leighton 1, 7, 60, 106, 107 Keatts — Kroger Keatts, Judson 60, 100 Keatts, Shannon 22, 38, 43, 56, 98, LIZ; LS, 119 S257 Keesee, Jonathan 56, 122 Keesee, Kris 107 Keesee, Kristin 57, 58, 66, 67, 90, 91, 97 Kelly, Joey 100 Kelly, Kevin 122 Kendrick, Ronald 143 Kentucky Fried Chicken 147 Kershner, Kevin 90 Kidd, John 60, 107 Kidd, Mark 24, 100 King, Kim 112 Kinlaw, Michael 77, 112, 114 Kirby, Becky 100 K-Lite 105 FM 49, 147 Klopman Fabrics 132 Korber, Robert 54 Krantz, Jamie 122 Kroger 16 OL fe Lambert, Ronnie 107 Lance, John 56, 122 Landis, Mark 4, 47, 83, 1 Lane Company 30, 31, 13 Lane, Craig 74, 77, 112, 114 Lane Memorial United Methodist Church 52, 53 Lawrence, Connie 100 5 P | 7 Layne, James 112 Layne, Phyllis 50, 100 Lee, Chris Lee, Clyde 56, 122 Lee, Durille 119 Lee, Yvonne 13, 48, 53, 90, 157 Leesville Lake 53 Liberty High School 58, 59, 60, 65, Ot, 08,81 2a 145 1 scOUnnOl Libya 31 Lipscomb, Cynthia 122 ; Little, Melinda 13, 17, 24, 38, 62, 63, 68, 69, 70, 71, 74, 80, 81, 100, 139, 148, 157 Little, Robert 39, 40, 53, 100 Lloyd, Shannon 122 Loftin, Leslie 56, 122 Logwood, Stephanie 43, 112 Lovelace, John Lovelace, Leslie 119 Lowe, Gloria 90 Lowe, Patrice 54, 107 Lowman, Scott 7, 98, 100 Lukin, Gary 119 Lynchburg 38, 101,113 McCorkle — Myers McCorkle, Gary 8, 11, 79, 90 McCrory, Deborah 41, 83, 125, 126 McCrory, Marc 76, 80, 112 McCullock, David 122 McDaniel, Angela 100 McDaniel, Thomas 117, 119 McDonald’s 17, 131, 142 McMillan, Alfred 74, 76, 105, 112 McMillian, Eddie 14, 56, 74, 76, 119 Marr, Brian 41, 69, 80, 81, 100 Martin, Bonita 10, 48, 112 Martin, Chamisha 119 Martin, Johelen 12, 13, 17, 31, 39, A 1EE4 i ROOmOO One lle OmoOs WSS, WOXG,, ISa¢ Martin, Marcus 119 Martin, Mike 122 Martin, Rex Martin, Teena 79, 112 Martin, Tonya 48, 112 Martin, Tuawana 12, 13, 43, 48, 54, OHO), Its) sky, IGS Martinsville High School 27, 60, 61, 81 Mason, Deborah 20, 21, 39, 43, 55, oy, INO), I AKoy, 27 Mason, Kevin 68, 69, 100 Mason, Nichole 39, 46, 48, 119 Mason, Robert 20, 46, 107 Mason, Wayne 88, 90 Mattox, Andy 145 Mattox, Angela 112 Mattox, Todd 132 Mays, Marshall 102 Mays, Mike 100, 101 Mercer, Jonathan 24, 112 Meredith Burda 141 Merritt, Lola 100 Miano, Matthew 52, 56, 122 Middle East 87 Middle-Schoolers 40, 116-123 Milton, Mary 90 Mini-mag 20, 21, 22, 23 Mitchell, Barry 6, 112 Mitchell, Brooke 23, 66, 122 Mitchell, Danielle 122 Mitchell, Donald 112 Mitchell, Dwayne 74 Mitchell, Jane Mitchell, Kathy 13, 21, 22, 38, 66, Oe, AR FA PU Site), telly SO SOME 157 Mitchell, Sheryl 57, 112, 113 : Jendy’s style “Yearbook A or Yearbook B, which would you prefer?” asks Elizabeth Tongue during the Yearbook Assembly. Popular commercials were adapted to promote sales. Mitchell, Stephanie 17, 21, 66, 73, 106, 107 Mitchell’s Chevron 147 Model Executive Gov’t Conference 87 Model General Assembly (MGA) 113, 160 Monroe, Anthony 55, 59, 78, 79, 100 Monroe, Rhonda 43, 63, 70, 126, 148 Monroe, Tiffany 48, 119 Monroe, Tony 56, 122 Moon, Jerome 119 Moon, Keesha 112 Moon, Patrick 123 Moon, Paula 100 Moon, Terrance 12, 13, 40, 112 Moon, Tonya 49, 63, 71, 126 Moon, Veronica 13, 22, 40, 43, 52, Bao Onelion Moon, William Moore, Kimberley 34, 45, 84, 90, 91, 101 Moore, Tracey 34, 73, 119 Moore, Wanda 90 Moorefield, Bradley 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 48, 54, 57, 107, 109, 159 Moorman, Bonita 123 Moorman, Darnell 60, 100 Moorman, Kevin 29, 93 Moorman, Trina 107 Morris, Alfred 107 Morris, Kendall 44, 45, 91, 93, 95 Morris, Wendy 112 Moses, Larry 123 Moss, Eric 103 Moss, Jerry 74, 115 Motley, Jerry 93 Motley, Tunisha 48, 65, 73, 119 Myers, Archie 119 Myers, Don 107 Myers, Mark 60, 103 Myers, Sonya 119 Myers, Sundra T. 31 Myers, Tra 38, 60, 81, 93, 102, 109 Myers, Vincent 55, 59, 60, 61, 68, 69 NHS — Nuntius National Honor Society (NHS) 45 National Jr. Honor Society 114 NBA 148 Neal, Jennifer 5, 92, 93 Nelson County High School 60, 62, EE Lo Cle, 145 13s (YE toll Newman, Andrea 17, 21, 22, 23, 39, 54, 98, 101, 102, 103 Newman, Barry 76, 78, 79, 119 Newman, Chris 56, 118, 119 Newman, Gayla 22, 52, 93, 95 Newman, Jennifer 13, 21, 22, 53, 87, Newman, Tamera 2, 52, 120, 123, 124 News Daily Advance 143 Nicaragua 87 Nichols, Brandon 48, 52, 107 Nichols, Chad Nichols, Christy 53, 103 Nichols, Tara 107 Nintendo 44 Norris, Michelle North Cross High School 68 Northside High School 69 Nowlin, Danny 103 Nutcracker 98 Nuntius 12, 13, 98 5 Oakes — Owens Oakes, Heather 64, 65, 115 Oakes, Jason Oakes, Keith 29, 94 Oakley, Theresa Oakley, Troy 41, 123 Odyssey 45, 125, 160 Oliver, Myrtle 126 One Stop Mart 139 Ooten, Mark 107 Orange Fright Night 15 Organ, Cecile 28, 41, 103 Organ, Lucretia 40, 102, 103 Orientation 126 Osborne, Duane 21, 22, 48, 57, 59, 19, 107, 109 Owens, Randy 51, 93 Pannell — Python Pannnell, Burt 40, 60 Pannell, Dale 60, 93, 158 Pannell, James 93 Pannell, Sherman 41, 119 Pannell, William 77, 107 Parimutual Betting 95 Parker Delonda Parker, Demond Parker, Kalman 103 Parker, Neil 123 Parks Finance 148 Payne, Chris 76, 115 Payne, Jeremy 21, 103 Payne, Latoya 123 Payne, Mekeda 38, 56, 122, 123 Payne, Michelle 93 Payne, Rodney Payne, Shawn 108 Payne, Vertna 50, 115 Peace Center 38 Peake Amanda 17, 56, 73, 117, 119 Peavy, Grady 123 Peirano, Jack 48 Peirano, Jacqueline 119 Pepsi 151 Pepsi Cola Bottling Company 23 Perkins, Chip 80, 81, 126 Perkins, Jamie 108 Perrow, Jennifer 123 Phillips, Elizabeth 31, 128 Phillips, Regina 128 Physical Science 35 Pillow, Sean 22, 43, 48, 115 Piper, Maurice 105, 108 Pitts, Karen 49, 52, 93 Pizza Hut 140 Plymale, Jonathan 123 Poe, Angie 13, 21, 38, 44, 49, 88, 91, 3}, INO), Se. Poe, Kevin 108, 110 Poindexter, Drusillia 88, 93 Poindexter, Kelvin 60, 68, 69, 91, 93, 158 Pollard, Brad 123 Pope, Chris Porter, Jason 12, 13, 18, 20, 21, 26, SHO), 395k, teur, IMOBL, SVA, UGS7) Portrait Place 21, 38, 43, 45, 63, 64, OD OOMOD a O lina GOnmG iano. 113, 148 Powder Puff Football 88, 98 Powell, Audrey 83, 110, 128 Powell, Martha 13, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, it PS, 30), 15), SO}, CV? OS}, OBS. 148, 157 Powers, Donald Prell 38 Pressley, Lily 13, 34, 43, 44, 45, 128, 4pm lions Price, Crystal 31, 93 Pritchett, Tammy 63, 71, 103 Prom 91, 101, 102, 160 Brett Nristy lomo On onl lomlloy 157, 162 Python 19 R Radier — Rylewicz Rader, Darrell 47, 103 Radio Shack 143 Ramsey, Jeff 115 Randolph, Tomeka | Refined Lady 138, 14 Regionals 68 Reighard, Christine 56, 123 Republicans 39 Reynolds, April 48, 119 Reynolds, J. Brandon 74, 115 Reynolds, Jernolds 50 Reynolds, Kathy 3, 128 Reynolds, Michael 115 Rhodes, Jeanette 117, Rhodes, Michael 123 Rhodes, Twana 123 Rice, Chris 123 Rice, Jessica 36, 123 Rice, Ryland Brad 24, 60, 98, 1 Rice, Iracey 51, 53, 94 7h: l UU, Ww ee SW | Index Richardson, Dennis 13, 115 Richardson, Patrick Richardson, Stuart 68, 69, 128, 135, 159 Richmond, Virginia 160 Rivera, Geraldo 31 River Ridge Mall 106 Roark, Julia 57, 115 Roberts, Jason 94 Roberts, Stacey 94 Robertson, Mary Beth 22, 56, 65, 73, L175 419 Robertson, Sarah 48, 119 Robinson, Carlesta 115 Robinson, Chris 23, 59, 60, 69, 103 Robinson, James 55, 60, 61, 103 Robinson, Kim 94 Robinson, Nicole 64, 65, 73, 114, 115 Robinson, Tomarro 22, 70, 114, 115 Rogers, Marci 48, 94 Ross Laboratories 149 Rosser, Tina 123 Rountrey True Value Hardware 136 Rowland, Chris eee Rucker, Jeremy 53, 115 Ruff, Jamie 123 Russell, Crystal 119 Russia 95 Rustburg High School 58, 60, 64, 66, Ol, GSN Lalonde Ole Loo Ryland F. Rice Son 140 Rylewicz, Lorraine 128 SADD - BS) Superbowl XXIII SADD 1, 16, 21, 60, 144 Saint Victoria Catholic Church 52 San Franciso Forty-niners 105 SAT’s 45, 84 Saunders, Jason 13, 54, 119, 157 Saunders, Walter 94 Saxon and Angle Drs. 135 Saxy Five Plus One 56 NOW IE, Sk. Steie Iie: Scarborough, Derrick 16, 35, 64, 65, OO O eLOmi Do eeS Schewel Co. 136 Scott, Greta 17, 21, 38, 54, 66, 108 Scott, Megan 37, 39, 122, 123 Scruggs, Amy 13, 119, 157 Scruggs, Brian Scruggs, Jennifer 57, 108 Scruggs, Paul 94 Scruggs, Tina 108, 115 Sease, Luren 62, 114, 115 Sease, LeAnn 18, 19 Seminole District Championship 77 Seniors 39, 40, 41, 42, 57, 84, 97, 135 Serratos, Barbara 115 Serratos, Charles 115 Seventh Grade 57, 120-123 Shanaberger, Angela 53, 71, 109 Shanaberger, Candice 71 Shelton, Alan 6, 123 Shelton, Elizabeth 41, 106, 108, D0; 25 CS LZS: 129 Shelton, Jeremy 16, 60, 91, 94 Shelton, Lisa 53, 103 Shelton, Mich al 123 Shelton, Morgan 7, 60, 103, 106 Shelton, Regina 56, 119 Shelton, Steve Shelton, Stuart 31, 108 Shelton, Tanya 21, 48, 54, 80, 81, 105, 108, 109 Shelton, Tone 108 Sherwood, Kelly 16, 38, 66, 70, 101, 102, 103 Sherwood, Laurie 117, 119 Shirlen, Chelsie 22, 56, 73, 119 156 Index Short, Jason 123 Short, Keith 53, 57, 92, 94, 131 Short, Loletta 53, 128 Short, S tuart Simpson, Daniel 117, 119 Singleton, Bonnie 123 Singleton, Brenda 128 Singleton, Sharon 38, 122, 123 Skeen, Kimberly 43, 54, 73, 103 Skills for Adolescence 39 Slayton, Cory 36, 123 Slayton, Melissa 119 Slayton, Patrick 94 Slender You Fitness 141 Slusher, Carla 54 Slusher, Paul 36, 41, 78, 79, 128 Smith, Al 53, 128 Smith, Bobby 108 Smith, Charlotte Smith, Denise Smith, Elwood Smith, Jo Ellen 103 Smith, Ken 56, 74, 119 Smith, Melvin 56, 123 Smith Mountain Lake 13 Smith, Tangee Smith, Tennelle 56, 123 Smither, Beulah 136 Smither’s Jewelry 140 Smither, Linda 120, 124 Smithsonian Institute 160 Social Science 39 SODA 23 Sophomores 57, 104-109 South America 87 Southport Mall 16 Soviet Union 38 Sowell, Katina 115 Space Shuttle 31 Spain 39 Spanish 127 Spinner, Patrice 49, 94, 127 Spirit Week 14, 15 Sports Banquet 67 “Stats 23 eae a High School 30, 31, 68, Seana Ree Memorial eupaney 56 Stephenson, Jennifer 13, 48, 52, 53, 87, 94 Stevenson, Somer 141 Strebel, Jennifer 6, 21, 54, 62, 114, 115 Stone, Dorie Van 160 Superbowl XXIII 105 fa Ri pee | [Tweedy Tannehill, J.B. 94 131 Tardy, Danny 94 Temples, Edwin 9, 57 Terry, Cynthia 13,516. 2177293037 317 39 45555571) Ciao le 1008157 Terry, JoAnne 13,22, 39. 54, (H,, 13s 119, 157 Terry, Mike 10, 34, 45, 60, 98, 101, OS aS Tester, Clinton 74, 115 Thacker, Chris This N’ That 15 Thompson, Brad 74, 113, 115 Thornhill, Richard 55, 68, 69, 91, 96 Thurman, Lyvonia 39, 48 Thurman, Michael 123 Toler, Sonia 115 Tolley, Aurora 42, 59, 127, 128 Tolley, Shawn 54, 79, 119 Tongue, Elizabeth 11, 13, 22, 41, 43, 45, 66, 71; 72, 108,109). 114. 117: 139155 S15 tbo Tongue, James 10, 12, 21, 24, 78, 79, 114, 115 Tongue, Sarah 13, 21, 24, 30, 31, 37, 38, 39, 42, 44, 45, 53, 57, 84, 87, 91, 96, 101, 105, 109, 113, 118, 129, 157, 160 Towler, Mrs. Janie 47 Towler, Robert 47, 96 Town and Country Shopping Center 17, 106, 139, 145 Town Council 136 Tramell, Cameron 51 Transportation 24, 25 Treadway, Dale 56, 102, 103 Trent, Kim 48, 66, 67, 72, 73, 91, 96 Trent, Richard 77, 128 Trent, Shannon 71 Trent, Sherri 13, 39, 44, 96, 145, 157 Tri-Hi-Y 20, 87, 114 Tucker, Bennett 28, 30, 91, 96 Tune, MacArthur 123 Tunstall High School 9 Turner, Sarah 123 Tweedy, Mark 7, 60, 103 Tweedy, Melanie 108 aril Upperclassmen Ultra Systems Development Corporation 30 United States of America 38, 39, 98 Upperclassmen 40 Pee ee Rad Vaden, Chase 148 Vaden, Donnie 148 Vaden, Evelyn 148 Vasser, Lori 108 Vaughan, Bo 115 Vaughan Tire and Appliances 139 VBODA 9 Video Shoppe 148 Viers, Bryan 123 Viers, Daniel Virginians 95 Virginia Power 30 Virginia Tech 87 Virginia T.V. and Appliance 135 Vista Theatre 17, 132 Vocational Education Week 49 Volleyball, Junior Varsity 73 Volleyball Varsity 72, 73 Vo-Tech 34, 113 Wade — Worsham Wade, Daniel 42, 108 Wade, Jarrod 60, 103 Walden, Kevin 42, 108, 113 Walker, Clinton 123 Walker, Marie 13, 24, 57, 63, 88, 96, 148 Wallstreet 38 Walthall, Stacey 21, 23, 91 Ward, Susan 123 Washington, D.C. 160 Washington Zoo 160 Watlington, Paul 56, 119 Webb, Heather 14, 15, 57, 62, 63, 103, 148 Weekends 16, 17 Weeks, Lisa 56, 123 Weeks, Michelle 159 West, Angela 96, 110 West, David A., MD 138 West, Heidi 19, 62, 113, 114, 115 West, Jamie 19 West, Marion 103, 110 West, Mel 119 West, Michelle 110, 115 West, Stacey 51, 123 West, Wendy 40, 108 Whalen, Jeanette 96 White, Christine White, Deborah 128 White, Jamie 108 White, Steven Whitely, Doris 3, 128 Willard, Chris 48, 114, 115 William Byrd High School 64, 67, 81 William Campbell High School 27, 64, 65,67, 68, 69) 72.74 a7 ieol Williams, Alphonso 123 Williams, Antwan 123 Williams, Donald 68, 69, 96 Williams, Justin 115 Williams, Michael 36, 123 Williams, Sheila 64, 65 Williams, Tausha 59, 66, 103 Williams, Tonya 82, 103 Wilson, Jason Wilson, Linda 128 Wilson, Shannon 113 Win, Lose, or Draw 125 Winston, Kristi 13, 14, 38, 48, 52, 53, 54, 62, 63, 104, 105, 108, 148, 157 Wintergreen 52 Witt, Angela 96 Witt, Earl 31 Witt, Heidi 14, 21, 28, 48, 52, 53, 62, 63, 96, 148 Wolf, Brian 52, 80, 103 Wolf, Kevin 54, 76, 78, 79, 119 Wolf, Stephen 96 Wolfe, Blanda 16, 54, 69, 108 Wood, Florice 128 Wood, Lelia 49, 53, 96 Wood, Melissa Wood, Stephanie 123 Woodruff, David 45, 69, 108 Woodruff, Jermaine 123 Woodruff, Kathy Woodruff, Katrice 48, 54,, 65, 108 Woodruff, Phillip 69, 103 Woodruff, Rhonda Woodruff, Richard 55, 69 Woodson, Heather 22, 56, 123 World Affairs Conference 87 World History 39 World Studies 39 Worley, Brian Worsham, Leslie 22,, 48, 117, 119 |Yearbook | Yearbook FY Metin PS ikmcaaa Yearbook Merchandising Assembly Ws i; Yearbook Week Activities 125 Yeatts, Forrest 108 Yeatts, Holly 21, 54, 57, 73, 108 Yeatts, Michelle 24 Yellow Branch 34 YMCA 16, 97, 139 i | 1 Associates Yearbook: Mrs. Johelen Martin — Adviser Cindy Terry — Editor-in-Chief Carter Dickerson — Assistant to the Editor Jason Porter — Student Life Section Head Dana Davis Yvonne Lee Martha Powell Sarah Tongue — Classes Section Head Dawn Emmett — Assistant Classes Section Head Sherri Brown Tuwanna Martin Elizabeth Tongue Tommy Blanks — Sports Section Head Dolly Jones Melinda Little Kathy Mitchell Karen Heaphy — Academics Section Head Veronica Moon Sherri Trent Kristi Winston Photography: Mrs. Lily Pressley — Adviser Tim Bayse Dana Davis Kevin Fallen Kathy Hamlette Ryan Hunlely Shannon Keatts Lauren Bennett David Bryant Heather Bryant Richard Cox Middle School Sales Representatives: Jennifer Collie JoAnne Terry Amy Scruggs Kevin Fallen Jason Dalton Jason Saunders Stephanie Greene _ Kristy Pruett Eric Johnston Hunter Sales Representative: Charlie Garrison ops ume lt) pen. Audit Theme: dollars and sense Cover: Venture Script all lower case, blue mylar PMS 187 Maroon, entire cover 20% gray, laminated and grained with Cordova 4 Typography: Goudy Roman; Body Copy 10 pt., Captions 8 pt. Opening, Closing, Dividers: Headline A, 12 pt. Goudy Roman; Head- line B, 72 pt. Venture Script; Body Copy, 14 pt. Goudy Roman security bonds (Student Life): Headlines A and C, 48 pt. Helvetica Bold Condensed: Headline B, 12 pt. Eurostyle Extended 4 plus col- umns Colonel Capers (Minimag): Headlines A and B, five picas high Helve- tica Bold Outline personal property (Classes): Senior Section: Headlines A and B, 36 pt. Times Italic, Headline C, 48 pt. Times Italic Underclassmen and Faculty: Headline A, 72 pt. Americana, Head- lines B and C, 18 pt. Goudy Bold, 4 columns assets and liabilities (Sports): Headlines A and B, 24 pt. Helvetica Bold Condensed, Headline C, 48 pt. Mistral all caps. Sidebar: Headlines A and B, 14 pt. Cheltenham Bold Con- densed, Headline C, 18 pt. Times Bold all caps, 5 columns life insurance (Academics): Headlines A and B, 24 pt. Goudy Roman, Raised Letter Latin Extra Condensed Sidebar: Headline 18 pt. Lateinische: Body Copy 12 pt. 5 plus columns Ink: Hunter black Paper: Gloss pp. 1-16, 81-96; Dull pp. 17-80, 97-160 Endsheets: Gun Metal Parchtone Printer: Hunter Publishing Company, Winston-Salem, NC Quantity: 475 Cost: $20.00; Name stamping $2.00 The challenge was set before us: capture the year in pictures and words for the school and community and get everything done in time. Theoretically a simple idea, but when the actual legwork began, we quickly discovered that the task was far more difficult. With the significant turnover, the beginning weeks were full of questions and blank faces. Comprehension grew and we all adapted to our new responsibilities; slowly the puzzle began to fit together. Everyone shared the experience of going the extra mile to get the spreads completed. The journalism door was always open and often the lights were burning during lunches and long after everyone else had gone home. Even though the class took on a chaotic appearance, we somehow managed to get everything together when it counted. There were many people who proved invaluable to the staff. Our special thanks goes to Mrs. Christine Crist, Mrs. Lisa Cox, Mrs. Kitty Hunley, and the wonderful teacher volunteers for the Yearbook Assembly. You are highly praised and appreciated. To our yearbook representative, Mr. Charlie Garrison, thanks for the advice, help, and especially for your patience. We couldn’t have done it without you! To Mrs. Johelen Martin, we give thanks for your guidance and endless dedication. Your long hours of work did not go unnoticed. And Carter, thanks so much for the help that you contributed. Finally, to those members of the photography staff who donated so much of their time to the darkroom, you have our sincere gratitude. | enjoyed working with everyone in the journalism class, and [ll always remember the Nuntius staff of 1989. Cindy Terry, Editor-in-chief FESR ESE LE RAL CASI eS iy Sats SNCS Se ERE Index ery Nr ) As the end draws near, attention focuses on the excitement of closing weeks as students and teachers “settle up”. Inventory is taken, books are returned, property sorted, and base value figured as check-out plans are made. The outlook is bright and prosperity reigns as events are recalled in the final account he last tally sheets were in and a good profit had been shown. Assets had out numbered liabilities. Though the small size of the stu- dent body could have presented obstacles, quality out-shown quantity. The football team played in the regionals and the basketball team ended the sea- son 1 in the district. Three footballeplaverss bucks Goxe Kelvin Poindexter, and Dale Pannell proved that talent com- Sa life With new and different projects every couple of weeks, art students are kept on their toes. Today Mrs. Christine Crist explains contour drawing. Elaine Bell volunteers her study hall time to become the center of attention while her form is drawn by the class. Jason Hensley listens and prepares to try his hand at the technique. WN CO Closing bined with hard work earns re- wards by signing letters-of- intent to further their careers. From January to March the weather fluctuated as much as the stock market. In one week Altavista had snow, then 78° degree highs, and then more snow. The forensics competi- tion was at the mercy of the weather and had to be post- poned because of the icy roads causing a number of participants to miss the rescheduled meet. he last review One final moment to assure self-confidence and calm one’s nerves can aid any performance. Elizabeth Tongue and Brad Moorefield take time out before the district forensic tournament at Rustburg High School to go over their selec- tions. Both received fourth place positions, Elizabeth for girls’ poetry interpre- tation and Brad for comedy interpretation. A bull market definitely thrives when the ticket sales for the Gretna basketball games begin. Khiesa Adams, Michelle Weeks, Stephanie Hubbard, Dawn Emmett, and Evelyn Gilbert prove that being early birds has strong pay backs as they purchase the passes which are so in demand from Mr. Stu Richard- son and Miss Marlo Henderson while other Colonel supporters work their way closer. Martin Closing 159 the final account) con't. Students were shown that learning can in- deed be fun. The FBLA rode the train to Washington, D.C. to see the Smithsonian Institute and the zoo. The seventh and eighth grade Odyssey classes competed for the DAR essay contest. Michael Dalton and Kara Eller received first place medalions and certificates for their ideas about their favorite hero of the American Revolution. Home economics classes decorated cakes while students in Eighth Grade Industrial Arts made cars to race. Dorie Van Stone came to talk to the Odyssey classes about her autobi- ography, Dorie, the Girl Nobody Loved. ( ‘apital ideas To become actively involved in The seniors spent their last year getting ready for one of the most important promotions of their lives. With graduation and the support of faculty and friends, they made their choice of a college and wrote resumes, always keep- ing the future in mind. Of course, no one worked all the time, so they attended Home- coming, Jr. Sr. Prom, and planned trips to the beach. The questions were asked, the answers given, and the data stored for future refer- ence. In the final account, the combination of dollars and sense benefited all. ¢ Carter Dickerson LE the Model General Assembly, much research and preparation must be done. Sarah Tongue and Holly Col- lins get a head start on the spring-time event by taking a cold February school day to. travel to the Capitol building in Richmond for specialized workshops. The detailed respon- sibilities of reporters and lobbyists are “put in a nutshell” for Sarah and Holly who will play these roles re- spectively. 160 « ‘losing Pea th oe a fe = ee by ss i of ti Memories come in small packages. As the year ended, many of these memories came flooding back. Memories like Junior-Senior Prom, Eighth Grade Odyssey trip to Wash- ington, D.C., MGA in Richmond, Latin Club and Honor Society initiation and Hi- Y’s induction, achievements in sports, and especially baccalaureate and graduation. These times were shared with tears of joy, sadness, and excitement among all students. The heat of the last few days of school lessened students’ concentration. Teachers strained to gain their attention by showing videos, playing special games, and having In the final weeks, recognition for outstanding performance in academics and sports, and a display of expertise in art and music, along with final exams, brought the year to a close in the last audit guest speakers. The seniors found out that paper work does not stop with graduation. Many forms had to be filled out for job placement and college en- trance requirements. The underclassmen el- ected class and club officers for next year, juniors voted on color for their yearbook pages, and all thought of the summer ahead. Many made arrangements for fun vacations and then searched for jobs to fi- nance them. Once again the issues revolved around Dollars and Sense. ¢ Carter Dickerson Portrait Place Bryant t National Hones ¢ new inductees.ar tte; by Mrs. Billiet: el ae Ue, Sicicty' induction CereAonly 5 gs FE: hostbuster --.7 Richard Cox entered the SADD competition for best costume depicting a topic dealing with drunk driving. The SADD members set aside a special week to reinforce the dangers of drunk driving. Opening iL. New Members of National Honor Society: Front Row: Staccy Walthall, Tanya Shelton, Dawn Adams, Dean Clay; Back Row: Stephanie Erb, Brad Mooretield, Duane Osborne, Dana Davis, Audrey Farmer. lame Of knowledge As Pontifex Maximus, Mr. Jerry Boteler presides over the first Latin Club induction. Stacey Dudley and Donna Farthing present apples for symbolic sacrifice. Academic Award Winners Students on Principal’s List: Five Times: Chris English, Phyllis Layne, Martha Powell, Jennifer Collie; Four Times: Allison Creasy, Albert Callo- way, Beth Gilliam, Meredith Bur- chette; Three Times: Jonathan Brooks, J.B. Tannehill, Amy Scruggs, Valerie Arthur; Two Times: Becky Bennett, Mark Hagood, Audrey Farmer, Donna Farthing, Kelsie East, Kendall Hall; One Time: Candi Bruce, Michael Davis, Kendall Morris, Sarah Tongue, Cecile Organ, Angela Shanaberger, Shawn Tolley, Kara Eller, Leslie Loftin; Students on Honor Roll: Five Times: Stacy Cald- well, Elizabeth Cheatham, Julie Davis, Megan Scott, Bonnie Sing- leton, Craig Lane, Mike Reynolds, Duane Osborne, Angie Poe; Four Times: Joshua Anthony, Seleta Francis, Tara Hogan, Tracey Moore, JoAnne Terry, Kelmshon Davis, Jennifer Strebel, Stephanie Erb, Tobie Caldwell, Teresa Carwile, Lisa Adams, Dean Clay, Dawn Emmett, Jason Holland, Gloria Lowe, Michelle Payne, Tracey Rice; Three Times: Brooke Bohannon, Stephen English, Jennifer Erk, Shannon Lloyd, Mekeda Payne, Chris Rice, Sharon Singleton, Angela Coffer, Anna Jones, Jason Saunders, Leslie Worsham, Dana Davis, Nikki Hunley, Kathy Ezzell, Dana Heaphy, Morgan Shelton, Buck Cox, Susan Crafton, Kam Goldsmith, Mary Milton, Cindy Terry, Stacey Walthall; Two Times: Regina Bell, Jessica Burnette, Whitney Dalton, Jessica Rice, Michael Shelton, Jason Dalton, Chris Newman, Tim Bayse, Mike Kinlaw, Dawn Adams, Shane Dowdy, Elizabeth Tongue, Katina Fisher, Scott Lowman, Michelle Yeatts, Dena Brown, Holly Collins, Shannon Dawson, Gary McCorkle, Veronica Moon, Kim Trent; One Time: Brian Blackstock, David Cof- fer, Norman Dews, Jason Edwards, Tomeka Goggins, Jamie Krantz, Matt Miano, Tina Rosser, Jamie Ruff, Stephanie Wood, Jennifer Blanken- ship, Michael Dalton, Stephanie Greene, Nichole Mason, Crystal Russell, Mel West, Bonita Martin, Jon Mercer, Clint Tester, Heidi West, Janice Davis, Dionne Eades, Marie Greene, Ron Lambert, Robby Mason, Tanya Shelton, Kristi Winston, Connie White, Kim Skeen, Dale Treadway, Mark Tweedy, Phillip Woodruff, Roy Alexander, Dennis Bell, Stacey Creasy, Kristin Keesee, Kathy Mitchell, Kim Moore, Marie Walker. New Members of National Junior Honor Society: Front Row: Steph- anie Greene, Kevin Fallen, JoAnne Terry, Shawn Tolley; Back Row: Jennifer Collie, Kristi Pruett, Beth Gilliam, Jason Dalton. Honors and Awards [lt] Athletic Award Winners: Front Row: Paula Moon, Holly Collins, Jonathan Brooks, Anthony Monroe, Vincent Myers, Sean Calloway, Kelvin Poindexter; Back Row: Kam Goldsmith, Heather Hecht, Judd Keatts, Buck Cox, Dale Chism, Richard Thornhill, Cecile Organ. Portrait Place Portrait Place Journal At the annual Winter-Spring Athletic Banquet, exceptional athletes were recognized for their individual achievement as well as their contribution to the school. Holly Collins received M.V.P. awards for girls’ tennis and boys’ basketball cheerleading. For girls’ track Cecile Organ was announced M.V.P.; Paula Moon was named Most Valuable Runner; and Heather Hecht was honored as Best in Field Events. The Most Valuable Runner in boys’ track was Anthony Monroe, and Sean Calloway was selected M.V.P. For baseball Buck Cox was announced Best Offensive Player; Judd Keatts was recognized as M.I.P.; and Dale Chism was chosen M.V.P. In volleyball, Heather Hecht was the recipient of the M.V.P. award and Kim Trent was named M.I.P. Vincent Myers received the R.J. Edwards Award as the Most Valuable Basketball Player. Kelvin Poindexter and Richard Thornhill were selected as Best Defensive Players. Donald Williams was recognized as M.1.P. For softball, Angie Poe was honored as M.I.P.; Lisa Austin and Kelly Sherwood were named Best Defensive Players; and Kathy Mitchell was recognized as M.V.P. Jonathan Brooks and Kam Goldsmith were pre- sented awards by the Colonels’ Club for their out- One of the secerts to success is to standing academic and athletic accomplishments. The Ruth and Raleigh Blanchard Award was also presented to Jonathan Brooks. The following week students making honor roll or principal’s list were recognized at the annual Academic Awards Banquet. These scholars received various awards depending on the number of times they made a 3.5 or higher G.P.A. Miano — Sherri Brown job well done At the Second Annual Jour- nalism Banquet, Cindy Terry takes a moment to reflect on the year’s events and thank all who made the 1989 Nuntius a reality. As editor-in-chief, Cindy was instrumental in guiding the staff to meeting deadlines as well as lending a helping hand to first year journalists. turn adversity into opportunity. — Paul Honors and Awards z When | begin to draw, I visualize what I want to sketch and then just hope it looks right. 4 Fine Arts Concentration and hard work went hand-in-hand when it came to preparing for the Spring Fine Arts Festival. Students spent long hours practicing their music and putting fine detail into their art. All individuals took pride in their work and were eager to show their creations. After working a whole semester on a proj- ect, the participants wanted their work to be perfect. Parents, friends, and just interested people filled the audi- torium for the band’s performance. Art work was judged before the band played, and awards were presented to students in the following categories: Middle school-drawing: Shawn Tolley, Ist; Stacey Dudley, 2nd; Jennifer Collie, 3rd; Amy Scruggs, honorable mention; painting: Gary Calloway, Ist; Melanie Hagood, 2nd; Jennifer Collie, 3rd; Samantha Harmon, honor- able mention; collage: Jennifer Collie, 1st; Beth Gilliam, 2nd; Amy Jacquemin, 3rd; Kristy Pruett, honorable mention; three-dimensional: Tracey Moore, Ist; Crystal Russell, 2nd; Jennifer Collie, 3rd; Stephanie Greene, honorable mention. High school awards-drawing: Dean Clay, Ist; Janice Davies, 2nd; Jennifer Stephenson, 3rd; Wynn Dalton and Vin- cent Brown, honorable mention; painting: Stephanie Johnson, Ist; Katrice Woodruff, 2nd; Ashley Fellers, 3rd; Scott Lowman, honorable mention; three-dimensional: Torenzo Davis, Ist; Janice Davies, 2nd; Scott Lowman, 3rd; Courtney Bohannon, Charles Berger, Fay Clark, honorable mention; printing: James Pannell, Ist; Danny Nowlin, 2nd; collage: James Graves, Ist; Sherri Trent, 2nd; Scott Lowman, 3rd. Band members also re- ceived awards for their achievements. As the evening began to draw to an end, the students found that aesthetic perfection did not come easy, but their efforts were rewarded not only with ribbons, but most of all, with praise. . — Melinda Little Martin rranged art Mrs. Christine Crist arranges each entry so that it can be viewed easily. Artwork is divided into cat- egories which are judged and awarded with ribbons. Students of Mrs. Crist and Mrs. Lisa Cox chose from the year’s work their best efforts to submit for the Fine Arts Festival. %, Portrait Place Pere ve omnCeoner Cre or ene ae eceiving awards Both high school and middle school band students are presented with awards for their accomplish- ments. Students honored are Marie Walker, most improved high school student; Michael Dalton, most im- proved eighth grader; Duane Os- borne, bandsman of the year; Gary McCorkle, John Philip Sousa; Chad Catron, seventh grade award. These were presented at the Spring Band Concert. udge that art Mrs. Gil Ross, the judge for the art ow, carefully checks over wire sculptures to decide which is the best of the bunch. She found it difficult to decide which three pieces deserved ribbons. ‘raditional finale In addition to the spring con- cert, the band also prepares music for the graduation ceremonies. Director Edwin Temples keeps a close watch on the processional as faculty and graduates enter the stadium. Rising seventh graders made their debut with the band to fill vacancies left by seniors. Fine Arts 5 Poing. The fluorescent sphere vibrated off the tennis racquet, barely brushing the top of the net and landing just inside the baseline. Great point, Val- erie. This was the scene one might see at any var- sity tennis match. Made up of two ex- perienced seniors, eight willing sophomores, and two promising freshman, the varsity tennis team won their first match in two years against Brook- ville. Kam Goldsmith, f a em a Pe | pee face A welcomed addition to the tennis team was freshman Valerie Holland. Coming up from the J.V. team, she played sixth seed and number three doubles. She proved herself valuable by defeat- ing much more experienced players than she. Close Season Ends with ONE WiN—— Brandy Frazier, Holly Col- lins, and Valerie Holland aided in the victory. Val- erie boosted the team over the top with a tiebreaker win. Coach Chip Perkins was pleasantly surprised with rookie Elizabeth Tongue who was a quick learner, had an aggressive style, and showed a desire to win. These three combinations added up to a win of one- half of her doubles match. Kam Goldsmith and Holly Collins, veterans of Be on her feet Due to a pulled calf muscle that occurred while playing a Brookville opponent, Stephanie Erb was not able to play in one match. She has been on the team for three years and her improved play moved her to fourth seed. four years, contributed greatly to the team. Out of her seven singles matches, Holly won five. Two close matches that she won were against Liberty and Appomattox, beating them 10-8 and 10-6, re- spectively. Since the YMCA courts were under repair, all mat- ches were played away. This meant that the team did not have any home- court advantage or very many fans to watch. Due to a lack of interest, there was no boys’ tennis team. Greg Pribble, a substi- tute teacher for Campbell County Public Schools, volunteered his time to coach the Junior Varsity team. Having aJ.V. Squad allowed young girls to de- velop their tennis skills and to gain experience. They played one match against Seven Hills’ Var- sity squad. = Kristi Winston E. Tongue re ee Rie ETE AE Portrait Place Kristi Winston, Holly Col- lins; Back Row: Elizabeth Tongue, Courtney Bohannon, Brandy Frazier, Valerie Holland, Kam Goldsmith, Stephanie Erb. Varsity Tennis Team: Front Row: Ashley Fellers, Stephanie Mitchell, Anne Jordan, Dionne Eades, 6 Tennis Sas : pin ‘ — ee ee ee ‘e- ‘ i “ iat ye ree” ae ote =| acpaigia eae ety RA gee. 5 fT Bn aah trie saan walt a eee | 4 } 7 | ee i ¥ } | | if | | || al we | Ju nior Varsity Tennis Team: Front Row: JoAnne Terry, Kristy Pruett, Heidi West, _ Wynn Dalton, Lauren Sease; Back Row: Crystal Dews, Leslie Worsham, Jennifer neue it cance bor soe raw oe = oo” Lee. _ A le eS €. am Collie, Jennifer Strebel. ree ee ee al RR me se bs Portrait Place A speeding bullet Putting a little kick into it, Brandy Frazier returns a ball from her opponent. Brandy’s quick ability to reach balls was instru- mental in keeping her matches close. IDES near the ground Senior Holly Collins re- members Coach Chip Perkins’ in- structions to bend her knees while. returning a ball from her op- ponent. Holly was a great asset to the team and received the award for Most Valuable Player. She occupied third seed. E. Tongue Powerful PACKAGE Top seed since she first joined the team in her freshman year, Brandy Frazier had a quickness that proved helpful as she darted back and forth to reach the ball that her op- ponent thought would not be possible to return. Although she did not have a very strong serve and had problems with overheads, she played well from the baseline and had a con- sistent game. Even though Brandy is a “natural” in most sports, she took lessons from a pro in Lynchburg to polish her game and practiced during the winter. She also at- tended the VanderMeer Tennis Camp during the summer. Brandy won three out of eight singles and the others were especially close. The saying “good things come in small packages” certainly seemed true in ’ Brandy's case.) = Kristi Winston Varsity Tennis Liberty Rustburg Brookville Liberty Brookville Appomattox Jefferson Forest Gretna Record: 1-7 Junior Varsity Tennis Seven Hills Tennis wi Revived and ALIVE After a three year period of dormancy, the junior varsity baseball team was revived. Coached by Mr. Dean Hubbard, the team carried itself to a 3-5 record. The jayvees pitted themselves against other junior varsity teams through- out the district. These matches included two double headers with William Campbell and Jefferson Forest. At the onset of the sea- son, the jayvees learned that teamwork was a ne- cessity on the baseball dia- mond. Being new to the junior varsity ranks, Coach Hubbard “wanted them to meet some good competi- tion and gain some experi- ence.” When asked why the team was revived, Hub- bard stated, “A successful junior varsity team, well- versed in the fun- damentals, is the key to a successful varsity pro- ” Tam. 8 — Jason Porter Junior Varsity Baseball Rustburg 6 J Forest 4-7 Brookville 4- Gretna Appomattox Record: 3-5 8 Baseball Softball | Pésere pitching Kathy Mitchell, a three year veteran, goes for another strike. Kathy’s technique and experi- ence, along with an all senior in- field, led the team to its premiere regional berth. Along the way, they captured the Seminole Dis- trict tournament title. Junior Varsity Baseball: Front Row: Joey Hart, Lee Jennings, Dee Mitchell, Chad Nichols, Barry Mitchell, Toby Anthony, Stuart Jennings, Mike Kinlaw; Back Row: Blanda Wolfe, Mark Johnson, Glenn Chapman, Craig Lane, Steven Farmer, Bobby Smith, Mark McCrory, Ryan Bennett. Portrait Place Varsity Baseball Appomattox 3-11 4-5 Brookville AS 27 Wm. Campbell 6-3 12-10 Liberty Nelson Co. J. Forest Portrait Place ) Oy Kb, Se, SS ' ae = 2. oe Shelton, Matt Jordan, Brian Marr, Terry Cox, Stuart Brown, Dale Chism, Ron Lambert; Back Row: Jonathan Ply- male, mgr., Brandon Gretna Buckingham 0-10 11-9 Reynolds, mgr.; Not pictured: Coaches Jerry Booth, Dean Hubbard, and Wayne Lee. Varsity Baseball: Front Row: Jonathan Brooks, Kevin Poe, Jason Holland, David Johnson, Buck Cox, Mike Terry, Jeremy Payne; Second Row: Jeremy Record: 5-11 District: 0-1 ae 4 FS 3 Journal Varsity Softball: Front Row: Crystal Cox, Kelly Sherwood, Angie Poe, Kim Trent, Lisa Austin, Dawn Adams; Second Row: Stephanie Log- wood, Kim Moore, “It was tremendous!”’ There’s no way to explain the feeling of winning a re- gional game,” exclaimed senior Kim Moore after the Colonelettes’ first round victory over Magna Vista in Region II tournament action. After clinching the Seminole District tourna- ment title, the girls’ soft- ball team was psyched and rarin’ to go. The key to the girls’ suc- cess was their indomitable spirit and stringent work ethic. “I think we were well prepared both men- tally and physically going into post season play,” stated outfielder Crystal Price. The Colonelettes began their season on a high note with an 8-7 victory over Brookville. The girls’ then dropped their second match 17-3 to defense ori- Portrait Place Shannon Andrews, Kathy Mitchell, Michelle Payne; Back Row: Mary Beth Robertson, mgr., Crystal Price, Wendy Cox, Lucretia Organ, Stacey Walthall, mer. seminole Title ented Liberty. The team strove through the season, gaining fifth position in the district tournament, which led them to pre- viously unbeatable Lib- erty. In the semi-final round of the tournament, the Colonelettes’ survived a late inning threat and picked up the hard earned win 1-0. They later defeat- ed Appomattox for the Seminole title. At season’s end the rec- ord stood at 14-7. At a pep rally held the day of the re- gional playoffs, Coach Derrick Scarborough sta- ted, “Not only has this team been successful, but they won the first softball trophy ever in the history of our school. They have something to be really proud of!” After a brilliant first round victory, the team Varsity Softball Appomattox 4-5 4-1 Brookville 8-7 10-14 Liberty 3-17 0-13 J. Forest 15-14 4-23 Nelson Co. Gretna Buckingham Wm. Campbell Rustburg District: 3-0 Regional: 1-1 Record: 11-7 lost 4-0 in the semi-finals against Salem. Kathy Mit- chell stated, “It’s great to have had such a wonderful season; we deserved it!” Like the girls, the varsity baseball team was hard working and dedicated. Although they didn’t create as much of a stir as the Colonelettes, they set their own goals and strove to reach them. As the season began, the baseball team had a clear idea of its direction. They must improve on the pre- vious year’s record of 3-15 and establish a threat of victory. The season began slowly Withimatyelil-omlossouto Appomattox. The first win was a 6-3 victory over William Campbell in the fourth game. Senior Jason Holland went 2 for 2 at the plate and scored three runs “ Journal Isls rere sare. Attempting to steal second base, Buck Cox beats the pitch to first. Cox led the Colonels with a .337 batting average. and Regional Berth Make COLONEL HISTOR before the final outcome. The most noteworthy victory was over archrival Gretna on the Hawk’s home field. Sophomore pitcher Dale Chism went the distance on the mound to record the win. In the second meeting, the Col- onels fell 8-6 but recorded the game’s sole homerun by Buck Cox, a senior first baseman. Cox and Jonathan Brooks were valued as the team’s lead- ing batters throughout the season. The team obtained eighth place in the Semi- nole Tournament. They faced first seed Jefferson Forest, the defending state AA champion, and lost the contest 12-2, thus ending the season. — Jason Porter Baseball Softball 9 eS EL AT ee High-Quality Track Stars Running on the Road Toward SUCCESS In March, Coach Rocky Falls knew he had a better turn out than last spring when the track team placed ninth in the dis- trict. After enduring bad weather and poor practice conditions, the team over- whelmed Liberty in its first meet. At the next meet against Buckingham, the Colonels won again. Then came Appomattox whose team had lots of talent. When they won against Appomattox, that pro- vided the Colonels with a real sense of accomplish- ment. Sean Calloway led by scoring 21% points. Next were Anthony Monroe and James Dabney with 10 points each. Coach Falls wondered if the team were good enough for Brookville, the next opponent. Did they A nice pace Chris English sets a steady pace as he races against his Buck- ingham opponent. Chris did ex- cellent jobs in the 3200m events to provide the team with points to help bring on victories. ighting all the way With fighting speed, Katrice Woodruff races against her Buck- ingham opponent in the 100m relay. Besides running this race, she participated in shot put, discus, and the 400m relay. Track | Se have enough depth to pull off another win? They did, and “it was probably the best win of the season,” commented Falls. The team did not stop there. They went on to finish second in both the Campbell County and Seminole District meets. They finished sixth out of twenty-six teams in Region III and sent seven athletes to the State meet at James Madison University. Vin- cent Brown, Sean Callo- way, James Dabney, An- thony Monroe, Heather Hecht, Paula Moon, and Cecile Organ faced stiff competition at JMU. Even though not all won, all per- formed well. James Dabney, the only sophomore who went to state in his events, shot put and discus, stated, “Going Boys’ Track Liberty 94-38 Buckingham 99-41 Appomattox 78-52 Brookville 742-624 Campbell Co.: 2nd District: 2nd Regional: 6th to the meet was a great ex- perience and all that com- petition made me try harder.” Dabney was not the only star. Heather Hecht set a new school record in shot put at 37’ 7”. Cecile Organ did exceptional jobs in long jump, 100 meter hur- dles, high jump and triple jump. Sean Calloway and Kevin Mason gave it their best shot in the long jump and triple jump. The team of Brown, Mason, and Mike Davis did extremely well on the high jump. “T didn’t have anything to do with it. It was all the team’s effort that brought us from last to second,” commented Coach Falls, Seminole District Coach of the Year. — Dana Davis Bennent Liberty Buckingham Appomattox Brookville L.GsA; Record: 2-2-1 Campbell County Meet: 3rd Jefferson Forest Relays: 3rd Bennen The Girl “of 1000 TRAITS si amrsgenaee Fs citesr AOS ROTEL ELIOT 2 The girls’ track team was lucky to have Cecile Organ. She had that posi- tive attitude which led her teammates to perform at their maximum capacity. “We had a small team, but we gave it 110% in every- thing. We never gave up,” stated Organ. Organ, who went to state and partici- pated in the triple jump, long jump, high jump, and Bennent 110m hurdles, finished in lying high Scott Lowman con- centrates on jumping the 400m hurdles. In addition to hurdles, Scott also partici- pated in the pole vault event. He was the only one and did quite well for his first year. he strength of a thousand men! Paula Moon makes a rare appearance in the shot to help her teammates gain every the top ten in all events. When asked about her per- formance, Organ com- mented, “I did my personal best. | couldn’t get my con- centration on one event because I had four events to participate in. Even though it was better than | had done in previous years, it still needs improve- ment.” point possible. Heather = Dana Davis Hecht led all shot putters and broke the school record. : Bennent The Portrait Place The Portrait Place Girls’ Track Team: Front Row: Katrice Woodruff, Paula Moon, Nicole Robinson, Angela Ham- lette, Tunisha Motley; Back Row: Cecile Organ, Greta Scott, Dana Heaphy, Jennifer Blanken- ship, Cathy Corker, Linda Bowyer. Dews, Shawn Tolley, Leighton Justice, Ronnie Hunt, Darrell Moorman; Back Row: Terry Moss, Mel West, Troy Hood, William Pannell. thony Monroe, Eric Moss, Chris English, Chris Willard, Jamie White, John Kidd, Eddie McMillan; Third Row: Paul Irby, Mike Hailey, Teronza Hall, Chris Boys’ Track Team: Front Row: Ramon Dews, Vin- cent Brown, Kevin Mason, James Tongue, Sean Callo- way, James Davis; Second Row: Albert Calloway, An- Track 11 y j ‘ime out Tired from all the excitement, Marty Stone, Glenn Mattox, Keith Tuck, Jason Holland, Jennifer Neal, Chris Foster, Mark Ooten, and Heidi Witt take a break while observing their classmates in action. ‘ y az J eat te ae Shoes attack Refreshments relieve students’ munches! All the dancing stimulates appetites. Tammy Pritchett, Randy Owens, Tobie Caldwell, Holly Yeatts, Mark Miller, and Buck Cox take advantage of the juniors’ hos- pitality. ‘oe Prom ‘bubble’ feature Aes bubble effect adds some- thing extra to the dancing and music at Prom. David Clay, Stephanie Johnson, Carl Logwood, and Kim Trent dance their way through the bubbles. 1323 break Even though the dance floor is usually clogged with couples cutting a rug, Karen Heaphy, Kelli Craddock, Stephanie Riddelbarger, Rochelle Royal, and Heidi West converse while moving to the music. Their dates have vanished. Portrait Place vo Q oS [a0 = oo —m 5 ) a Portrait Place Powell About a month before Prom, a constant murmur filled the hallways. Everyone was either asking about someone’s dress, tux, or date or bragging on their own achievements. Prom was an occasion that most junior and seniors anticipated. To prepare for Prom, the Junior Class held a fall fund raiser that produced $1,800. Later in the spring, they raised $900 by selling magazines. Then they decide d where to have the dance, reserved the place, decided what type of foods they wanted, or- dered napkins, talked to the florist to see what kind of backdrop and flowers looked best with the colors they had chosen, de- cided whether to have a live band or a D.J., designed and ord- ered memory books, and addressed and delivered invitations to the entire Senior Class. Prom night gave juniors and seniors the op- portunity to blow all their cash on a beautiful formal dress or a stunning tux, an elegant mea at an expensive restaurant, and a corsage and boutonniere to match their attire. Some students owned their own cars and did not have to go through the “Dad, may I, like maybe, borrow the car, uh, kinda, like next uh, Saturday night” bit where next they got the lecture on how never to exceed the speed limit, always wear a seatbelt, do not blast the radio, and be in this house by 1:00 a.m. These many aspects of Prom provided memories to last a lifetime. As we were dancing, bubbles just started falling from the ceiling. | could not believe they were really bubbles! — Elizabeth Tongue eee Click! Caught on two instead of three, Susan Crafton, Bennett Tucker, Jamie Robertson, Martha Powell, and Edward Eades are not quite ready for their photographer. Picture taking begins at home with parents taking candids. At Prom offical formal por- traits are captured by the Portrait Place. Re and waiting At least thirty minutes of Prom was spent in line waiting for pictures! Stephanie Erb, Carter Dickerson, and Mike Goldstein stand patiently waiting until it is their turn. Hoggatt Prom | II From the first day of their final year, seniors began preparing for their last term in high school. Representatives came to the school to sell senior supplies which included everything from gowns to tassels. Throughout the year Mr. Jerry Boteler, senior English teacher, re- minded seniors of application deadlines for scholarships and colleges. As the end grew nearer, Jonathan Brooks, valedictorian, and Jason Holland, salutatorian, prepared their farewell addresses for the gradu- ating class. Senior supplies arrived. The newspaper took a group pic- ture of the class in their caps and gowns. The last week of school finally arrived. Lockers were cleaned out and textbooks returned. Reverend James Tongue gathered his thoughts to address the graduates during the Baccalaureate ceremony, where seniors passed on the challenge of the future to the underclass- men in the traditional candlelighting ceremony. Exam time also arrived. Seniors who were fortunate enough to be exempt from exams were not required to come to school. The rest entered I'm excited about graduation but I'm Altavista High School to’ take their last set at, finals: also scared because I'm about to begin a Only the ceremonies of graduation night remained new life. to complete their senior year. As scholarships and awards were presented, the finality of the ceremony became evident. With the flinging of their caps in the air, the Class of 89 completed their tenure as undergraduates of Altavista High. — Martha Powell Fr advice Reverend James Tongue addres- ses the graduating class at Baccalaur- eate ceremony. Principal John Erb and senior sponsors Mrs. Myra Frazier and Mr. Jerry Boteler listen intently as Reverend Tongue challenges the seniors to the new life awaiting them. Portrait Place 14 Graduation i Portrait Place 4 | Portrait Place | i all about change J ason Holland challenges his fellow classmates to make the changes in the world that they are about to enter. Although Jason used jokes to begin his speech, the seriousness of his challenge touched everyone. Pers the light After receiving a light from Mr. Jerry Boteler and Mrs. Myra Frazier, Vanessa Boley passes it on to under- classmen Aaron Hall. The passing of the flame signifies the challenge left to undergraduates to carry on the school’s traditions. Imost ready Principal John Erb makes sure the seniors are ready to begin their processional before Baccalaureate. Angie Poe, Kam Goldsmith, Dennis Bell, Becky Bennett, Shonda Berger, and Tommy Blanks await the signal to begin. Portrait Place ll smiles Kim Trent walks around the new gym proudly showing off her cap and gown. Seniors part- icipate in academic processionals during Baccalaureate and gradu- ation. Portrait Place Graduation |] II on —) Terry future governor | ) Albert Calloway explains par- } Ce liamentary procedure and defines state offi- 7 : Putize on the ritz Ys cials’ jobs to prepare the Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y : representatives for participation in the Model Angie Poe and Stacey Walthall escorted General Assembly. The AHS clubs hosted — by Jeremy Shelton and Chris Robinson srytg the district workshop. for the camera as they enjoy Homer pinnae a2 2 6 ew G55) (Freel { Portrait Place aN £h A VE e “of r he « yn Sf Portrait Place pe nom, RS ig ees Sai am Meas: oP K., Coachy, we’ve got 82me Was par’ of a pep rally to se Duane Osborne receives con- After the senior trip to Bench eit the boys —Hasketball_ team to-the gratulations from Principal John Erb — Trials in Lynchburg Circuit Court, na ane . gional playoffs in Salem. Alth« after gaining membership into the _ these seniors stopped at Giovanis to Coach Kelly Sherwood gives dir- the team lost the first round, th National Honor Society. Mrs. Vir- get a bite to eat. Rudd Holt and Trey ections to ‘players’ Kesha Clark, — spirit was still high because ¢| Holly Collins, and Kam Goldsmith — proved once again the Colonels co ginia Clarke, NHS sponsor, keeps | Myers show an amazing ability to con- bokiccs ot £ TI k h | efore they spoof a scrimmage. The make it to the finals. tabs on the induction ceremony’s pro- sume their body weight in pizza. yress Closing DO NOT REMOVE -ROM LIBRARY