Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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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

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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

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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