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

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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

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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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Overall Physical Education Program at Alleghany Class against class! This is the highlight of Alleghany ' s competitive physical contests. Sen- iors are out to show their superiority. Under- classmen are hopeful of victory because of their youthful spirit. Straining every muscle in their bodies, these young athletes begin the competi- tion. Victory is sweet to the victors, but it is sweeter to the losers. These losers are ready to revenge their loss. Alleghany County High School prepares its students for every aspect of later life. Mental awareness is stimulated by physical activity. Pre- paring the body as well as the mind, gives stu- dents the opportunity to derive the fullest benefits from their high school education. A.C.H.S. offers athletics of many varied fields to its students. Equipment of the highest quality is also provided for them. Coaches aid the stu- dents by providing both incentive and profes- sional help. The future is ready to accept those young adults who are prepared physically as well as mentally. Being prepared physically heightens a student ' s awareness of his surroundings. Alle- ghany County High School generates a sense of responsibility for physical fitness in the personali- ties of its students. Up, down, up, down, two, three, four . . . these are familiar sounds in Miss Carter ' s phys. ed. classes. Exercises are a most important part of Alleghany ' s physical fitness program. Exerting strength, power, and agility, Homer Loan displays perfect co-ordination in the broad jump. Bobby Irving is being brought down by an opposing player in the Rockbridge game as his fellow teammates try to open the way for him.