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

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Stimulate Interest Outside the Classroom Relaxing for a few minutes in front of the school on a bright Wallace, Brenda McCauley, Linda Kellison, Glenn Minnix, and winter day are Barney Butler, Artie Morris, Joyce Loan, Doug Nancy Lucas. Social development begins to blossom during a student ' s high school life. Bodies progress from adolescence to adulthood during this period. Stu- dents ' mental capacities flourish while in high school. Thus, it is only natural that these young adults de- sire to know their contemporaries as well as them- selves. Alleghany County High School offers many social events through which students may become better acquainted. Dances are the prime source of social entertain- ment at ACHS. These may be either school sponsored or club sponsored dances. Dancing provides the young adults with an activity in which they may creatively express themselves. Escaping the books for a while is another advantage of school dances. Mental alert- ness as well as social growth is aided by relaxation. Athletic events also furnish a welcome social gath- ering place for students. Here they join together, one for all and all for one and yell for their Colts. Many times these two social events are combined to offer ACHS students an entire evening of enjoy- ment. Classes at Alleghany County High Schoo l also aid in the development of social fulfillment. Students are given every possible opportunity to express their ideas freely and openly. Conflicting opinions are also readily recognized. From class discussions a student may find another student who shares his interests and his ideas. People mingling with people in an atmosphere of fun and relaxation provide a small means of escape for every human being. America ' s democracy allows everyone to have a social freedom. This freedom allows each person to choose, for a friend, the person who he believes would best suit his own individual taste. ACHS permits its students to seek social freedom. Relationships which are discovered at ACHS are des- tined to be lifetime friendships. 9

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Social Activities Encourage Participation and One of the many activities that ACHS offers sfudents is the Spanish Club. Here, the Spanish Club listens to a report by Anthony Salyers, Thaddea Chamberlain, and Mrs. Sumner. Keith Scruggs, Cynthia Peters, Wayne Carter, and Leigh Thrasher are caught in the mood of the Homecoming Dance. Adults, as well as sfu- dents, cheer the baseball team on to yictory in a close game with Clifton Forge. 8

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Physical Fitness is Emphasized As Part Of The 1 f i H..L L, J p «. . .1 r ■ 1 1 ■ ' ' ■ i • : t IT j- ' ; r -L J i 1 M ipj Mr. Jonas seems a bit amused while recording Bonnie Basham ' s weight. John Showalter seems to shore Mr. Jonas ' s amusement. Bettie Downey appears slightly in awe of Bob Noffsinger as he towers over her. Proving that physical fitness is important in developing good mental and physical health, Glenn Mays demonstrates excel- lent form in weight lifting. 10