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

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Art Study Gives Skills And Art Appreciation Students in art classes learn not only a creative form of self-expression but also real appreciation of such efforts by others. Under the direction of Miss Smith, they learn to work with paint, mosaics, and pot- tery. Such knowledge will provide one who has taken art with the skills for a pleasant and rewarding hobby. Unlike many other courses, art provides a student with tangi- ble evidence of his success and progress. The best creations produced during the year are displayed in an art show held in early spring. Art work in the form of scen- ery and backdrops for plays customarily wins accolades from audiences. Often, lat- ent talents are discovered through the completion of class projects; some students go on to study for careers in the field of art because of the pleasure and encour- agement they have derived from their high school art classes. Even if they themselves have little tal- ent, students learn a deeper and truer ap- preciation and understanding of painting and sculpture. Because of their study of the history of and present styles of art, they are better able to interpret the ideas or emotions which an artist attempts to express in his works. Miss Elizabeth C. Smith Mary Washington College, B.S. Parson ' s School of Design, Art Diploma Art; English Art Club Ronnie Hall and Bobby Smith watch as Miss Smith uses a picture to illustrate her explanation of mosaics. Frankie Hayslett, Barry Lugar, Leannah Looney, Betty Miller, and Valerie Newman prepare their entries for an art show. Diane Kellison, Steve Dressier, Donna Kelly, David Rollison, Billy Lowe, Steve Stull, Larry Dew, Jay Young, Leon Middleton, and Joe Mul- lens compile the results of a psychology survey. 18

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Band And Choir Give Recreation And Skills Band and choir classes at ACHS provide pleasant recreation as well as cultural skills. Musical pieces which students learn are chosen for the Christmas and spring concerts which the advanced band and all choir members present annually. At these times, students who have excelled in their efforts are able to display their talents in solo performances. Some students are oc- casionally given the opportunity to direct band and choir classes during the year; usually, these students are ones who plan careers in the field of music and who hope eventually to direct choirs or bands of their own. Besides their regularly scheduled con- certs, band and choir members often lend their talents to other school functions and to extracurricular activities. Thus, the skills acquired in their classes are often utilized in other phases of the students ' lives. Mr. Leonard W. Baber Concord College, B.S. Band Mrs. Flora K. Thompson Shenandoah Conservatory of Music, B.M. Choir Mr. Holbert presents the choir award to Connie Shires for Allan Tucker directs a choir class, her contributions as accompanist. Members of the advanced band practice marching in formation. 17

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Library Provides Invaluable Services To All Assistant Librarians: Rebekah Fridley, Barbara Howard, Pres- ton Boone, Leslie Kanney, Mary Kern, Fonda Curtis, Marshall Kelly, Barbara Bowen, Mickey Clemmons, Bonnie Taylor, Carmen Chambers, Lewis Mitchell, Pat Morgan, George Gar- ner, Karen Patrick, Alice Webb, Elizabeth Patterson, Linda Smith, Betty Jean Vess, Joe Rose, Kay King, Winona Kirby, Jeanette Armstrong, Carolyn Tyree, Brenda Bryant, Frank McCullough, Freddie Baker, Juanita Thompson, Marshall Leitch, Ardeth Gladwell, Linda Elmore, Phyllis Hepler, Mary Walton, Judy Tyree, Sammy Kitt, Bill Young, Wanda Kidd, Wanda Lee, and Donna Booze. Alleghany ' s library serves two main purposes for students. First, it is an invaluable source of informa- tion for those who are preparing essays, research re- ports, or term papers for their classes. Second, the library ' s large stock of books is more than adequate for those persons who read for pleasure or as a re- quired part of their courses. Its collections of novels, plays, short stories, poetry, biographies, and nonfic- tion accounts can satisfy almost any reading taste or need. Miss Wolfe and her staff of assistant librarians are always available to assist library users in locating spe- cific books or back issues of periodicals. Often, Miss Wolfe recommends books which she has found to be especially informative or entertaining. Records and films are available to faculty members to be used as additional teaching aids in classroom instruction. The main function of the library is service to students and teachers. Miss Wolfe places cards in books that have just been re- turned while Carmen Chambers enters the library. Miss Mary Helen Wolfe Randolph -Macon Woman ' s College, B.A. Librarian