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

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Business Department has many objectives To study the correct office methods and systems; to secure effective correspondence and stenographic work; to learn filing and duplicating methods; to pre- pare office reports; to solve office problems with em- ployee supervision and control; these are the objec- tives of the Business Department. This department is designed to acquaint the stu- dent with different types of office machines and their appropriate use in business organizations, as well as to develop skill in the use of these machines. Students develop typewriting and dictation speed and accuracy, and learn to apply these skills in business. Among the experiences provided are visits to lo- cal businesses, discussions with supervisory person- nel, and development of good leadership techniques. In conjunction with the Business Department is the FBLA. The business teachers are in charge of this association and through membership in the club, the students gain valuable information relating to the field of business that would be impossible to bring out in the classroom. Mrs. Swartz assists Mike Stinnett with a problem as Lois McAllister continues with her work. Mrs. Harriet H. Bush Madison College, B.S. Bookkeeping; Office Practice FBLA; Senior Sponsor Mrs. Margaret Sams Concord College, B.S. Shorthand; General Business FBLA 27 Mrs. Maude Rae Swartz Mary Washington College, B.S. Typing I and II FBLA

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Physical Education Department adds equipment Miss Jo Ann Corfer Radford College, B.S. Health and Physical Education Junior Varsity Cheerleaders Basketball Mr. Jonas and Mr. Scott demonstrate tumb- ling techniques to one of their physical edu- cation classes. ACHS ' s Physical Education Department added equipment to round out the department. This year the department got a basket- ball rebounder which enables students to develop greater skill in this particular sport. The paved area at the back of the gym makes possible more outdoor activities such as volleyball and Tinkiling. Some of the other activities provided by the Physical Education Department are baseball, horseshoes, and various calisthentics. An important part of the department is the Physical Fitness Test required by the state to be taken in the spring and fall. The results of this test are compared statewide. Miss Sybil M. Hoover Lincoln Memorial University, B.S. Health and Physical Education Varsity Cheerleaders Basketball Mr. William W. Jonas Emory and Henry College, B.A. Physical Education Assistant Football Coach Baseball Mr. Edwin Scott William and Mary Physical Education; Math Assistant Coach Football and Track

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Science Department sponsors Science Fair Donna Kelly checks her science fair entry before the judges come around. Mrs. Ethel Glover Madison College B.S. Science Mr. Hugh Y. Jackson Glenville State College, A.B. Science Laboratories, white lab coats, lecture periods, field trips, slide rules, scientific methods, awareness and observation — all typify the ACHS Science De- partment. Courses introduce the student to scientific investi- gation, experimentation, and reporting. Students learn principles involving the application of heat, mechanics, sound, light, and electricity. They learn to investigate chemical problems through research and experimentation. One of the major projects of the Science Department is an annual Science Fair in which all science students are encouraged to par- ticipate. Mr. Charles F. Merica West Liberty State College, B.S. Chemistry, Science Mr. Ralph Metz Pennsylvania State University, B.S. Physics Mr. R. G. Sheltman Randolph-Macon College A.B. Biology SCA Mrs. Anne K. Watts West Virginia University, A.B. Science 28