Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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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

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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.

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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