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

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office staff keep office running smoothly fw ri ? n 1 tv ■ 11 Before school, between classes, and after school, students crowd the counter in the office seeking solutions to various problems. Answer the telephone, fill out tardy slips, check the mail, deliver a mes- sage, compile the absentee report, type a letter — all these and more are the daily tasks that must be performed in the school office. Working in the of- fice can be tedious and time-consum- ing, but it can also be fun. The at- mosphere ranges from pleasant and re- laxing to hectic and nerve-wracking. Due to the expert supervision of Mrs. McCaleb and Mrs. Snead plus the will- ing help of the office staff, no major calamites have occurred in the office this year. Work has been completed promptly and duties have been carried out efficiently. Mrs. Dora McCaleb Secretary Mrs. Ellen Snead Secretary 19

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Mr. Holbert, Mrs. Snead, Mrs. McCaleb and Hub! Much of Mr. Holbert ' s business is conducted over the telephone. He has to keep a close check on all bus sched- ules, bus drivers, athletic events, and game officiators. In keeping with his position as Athletic Director, Mr. Hol- bert must be sure that all games are on the school calendar early so that there will be no conflicts. Mr. Charles W. Holbert Athletic and Bus Director Lincoln Memorial University, B.S. University of Virginia, M.Ed. Office staff: Drema Carr, Cheryl Keaton, Sue Peters, Jeannie Morris, Alice Howard, Becky Anderson, Judy Reed, and Johnny Stinnett. 18

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Fine Arts Department emphasizes specific areas Mr. Leonard W. Baber Concord College, B.S. Band Miss Mary Helen Wolfe Randolph Macon Woman ' s College, B.A. Librarian Miss Elizabeth C. Smith Mary Washington College, B.S. Parson ' s School of Design, Art Diploma Art; English Art Club Mrs. Flora K. Thompson Shenandoah Conservatory of Music, B.M. Chorus Preparing the students with a sound, well-rounded background for crea- tive achievement is the purpose of the Fine Arts Department. Mr. Baber places emphasis on acquiring specific skill in playing musical instruments with practice in sight reading, ear training, and rhythm. Miss Smith works to train and develop the creative artist. After the first year, work becomes more highly creative and students have an opportunity to expand into more highly technical work, such as graphic arts, scratch- boards, and silk screen. Mrs. Thompson trains her vocalists to enunciate and to use their voices properly so as to produce the best effect. Miss Wolfe trains library assistants in the correct use of the library so that they can instruct others. Miss Wolfe is known for her willingness to help students and faculty to solve any literary problem which might arise. Miss Smith instructs Darlene Gunn as Doug Wallace looks- on. Bonnie Basham, Lin Reed, Wayne Per- kins, Peggy Hughes, Bubbles Simmons, Primrose Halsey, Mary Esther Halsey, and Corinna Banker con- tinue their work.