Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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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 =,

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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):

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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