Alleghany County High School - Alcova Yearbook (Covington, VA)

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Seated, I. to r.: Skip Taylor, Dottie Kimberlin, Harry Hudnali, Nancy Lou Nicely, John Petty, Linda Shelton. Standjng, I. to r.: Brenda Carpenter, Pete Davis. This was the year of selecting and deciding. One of the first decisions was faced by the seniors in choosing graduation announcements. After looking at various styles and talking with many representa- tives, the class of 1964 chose the first announce- ment for A.C.H.S. — one portraying simplicity and dignity. . . . TO ORIGINATE . . . Also, among the major decisions to be made this year was that of selecting a title for the yearbook The staff asked each member to submit a title, the winner to be announced with the arrival of the an- nual Taking the first two letters of the three words Alleghany County, Virginia, Linda and Carolyn Shel- ton presented the title ALCOVA. Since our school functions to meet the demands of the entire county, the staff felt that this was the most appropriate title submitted. Our congratulations and thanks, Linda and Carolyn, on your originality. 6 L. to R.: Linda Shelton, Carolyn Shelton.

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As this school term opened, confusion existed every- where — Who is Mrs. Carter ! 5 Oh, it ' s K Karter! These were common sayings heard about the halls of Alleghany as the students and faculty first met. Then as the year began to proceed, the saying changed to I ' m so confused I don ' t even know what he ' s talking about! Not only was confusion expressed concerning the courses, but also the location of various parts of the building; confused eighth graders were assisted by equally confused upper classmen. Even the faculty at times appeared somewhat befuddled as they faced the changing sea of faces each class period. Everyone has met with confusion this year, and it has become a part of our memories of our first year together. Choosing the institution in which to further one ' s acade- mic interests and abilities proves to be a real decision for Kerry Ellinger and other A.C.H.S. seniors. . . . TO BE CONFUSED . . . As the school year opens, our students denote an air of confusion as they patiently wait for schedules and classes to be revised.

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This was the year of sports events and vic- tories. Yet a third decision was necessary, that of choosing a mascot for the mighty team. Be- cause of their professional appearance on the field, the nickname, Colts, was selected by the student body. The nickname together with the school colors — red, white, and blue — combine to formulate an image, that of might and spirit. Larry Hayslett rides our mascot, the Colt, at our first football game. . . . TO EXPLAIN Always eagerly awaited and anticipated is the arrival of class rings. This year representatives from each class met to choose the traditional A.C.H.S. class ring. The ring chosen consisted of an oval stone in either red or blue surrounded by the words 1 Alleghany County High School. On the left side is the Commonwealth seal and motto Sic Semper Tyrannis meaning Thus Always to Tyrants ; and on the right is the school shield depicting the torch and open book for learning, the quill and scroll depicting study, the lyre portraying the love of the arts and the rocket emblem symbolizing the Space Age. The shield was topped by the mascot and the school motto, Loyalty and Honesty. Thus, the ring shows not only a loyalty to the state of Virginia but depicts the goals and ideals of this first year at A.C. H.S. Seated, I. to r.: Jedy Sartain, Joyce Loan, Harry Hudnall, Sandra Dressier, John Stinnett. Standing, I. to r.: Cindy Waltin, Jean Fleshman, Jean Carson, Patti Armentrout, Wendell Al- fred, John Hall, Gary Frye, Bonnie Hayth, Becky Anderson, Linda Howard.