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

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Planning A Career And Selecting A College. Miss Nora K. O ' Farrell Marshall University, A.B. Ohio State University, M.A. Guidance Mrs. Enza Reynolds Longwood College, B.S. Guidance Sponsor, Sr. Tri-Hi-Y Mr. John R. Woodson University of Virginia, B.S., M.Ed. Guidance

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Guidance Department Assists Students In Guidance in planning high school curricula and education after high school is essential to most students. For every student, a schedule of studies is made up each year. This schedule takes into account both the student ' s needs and abilities and his future plans. Such schedules are correlated to the three high school curricula offered; thus, each student is able to meet the requirements for a college preparatory, commercial, or general di- ploma. Guidance counselors often recommend courses that pert ain to a student ' s special interests. Tak- ing such courses enables one to formulate a pic- ture of his vocational possibilities. Specific courses may help an indecisive student to choose a career. In addition, free vocational aptitude tests are of- ten made available to seniors. There is further assistance available for college- bound students. Educational development and col- lege board tests indicate one ' s general areas of weakness and ability. The National Merit Scholar- ship test is given to those students in need of fi- nancial assistance. Counselors help a student select the college or colleges which fit his needs and whose requirements he meets, apply for ad- mission, and seek the necessary grants, aids, or scholarships. In aiding students who seek college admission, the guidance department must send transcripts and recommendations to each college. Only when the student has been accepted and the last grade sheet has been mailed is their job ended. Anthony Salyers confers with Miss O ' Farrell about his plans for education after high school.

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English Students Gain Improved Communication One of the greatest problems of the world today is lack of effective communi- cation. Improved communication is the main goal of Alleghany ' s English depart- ment. One of the best indications that so- ciety places great value on this study is the fact that five years of English are a re- quired part of Alleghany ' s curricula. English skills are essential to all peo- ple; often, a man is judged by his ability to express himself. English teachers at ACHS strive to teach students to express their ideas more clearly. Grammar teaches these students the mechanics of proper English. Literature read by Alleghany ' s English classes demonstrates the ways in which the world ' s best writers have utilized language skills to make their works dy- namic rather than mediocre. Students at ACHS are taught improved methods of spoken and written communi- cation, By means of speeches, essays, and critical analyses, students are encouraged to express their own opinions and ideas. Grades which they receive and suggestions for improvement reveal to the students the flaws in their own skills. Mrs. Joyce W. Barber Madison College, B.A. English Sponsor, ALCOVA Miss Mary Litts Burt-on Madison College, B.A. English Sponsor, Senior Tri-Hi-Y Using drawings, Mrs. Barber illustrates incorrect methods of delivering a speech. 24