Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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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

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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

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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