Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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= 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

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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

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° 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 =