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

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Sherry Smith and Mike Brewbaker demon- strate tinkiling as Patsy Angle and Bill Downey await their turn. Members of the girls ' phy- sical education class climb the ropes in the gym. Butch Lane dives over a human pyra- mid during the entertainment provid- ed by the physical education classes. Miss Sybil M. Hoover Lincoln Memorial University, B.S. Health and Physical Education Varsity Cheerleaders Mr. Leon B. Potter Frederick College, B.S. Health and Physical Education Varsity Football, Track Sponsor, Key Club Miss Jo Ann Carter Radford College, B.S. Health and Physical Education J.V. Cheerleaders Mr. William W. Jonas Emory and Henry College, B.A. Physical Education Varsity Football, Wrestling

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Phys. Ed. Develops Strength And Character Brenda Hayslett dives through the legs of Sandra Craft, who is doing a head stand. Development of mind and body is the aim of the phy- sical education department. Physical strength without corresponding sportsmanship is of little value. Supervised exercises, team sports, and individual achievements are designed to make all students more phy- sically fit. Individual excellence as well as team perform- ance are encouraged in all activities. Many who discover special athletic interests and abilities also participate in sports which are sponsored as a part of extracurricular ac- tivities. Even those who do not excel in sports find physical education an interesting and beneficial channel of rest and relaxation. Strong, healthy bodies which result from physical exercise contribute to students ' ability to use their full potentials for academic achievement. In addition to helping students develop physically, phy- sical education helps to build character. Students are en- couraged to do their best in all activities. High grades and a sense of accomplishment compose a double reward which encourages further effort. Group activities teach the value of teamwork to achieve common goals. In all en- deavors, fairness and sportsmanship are essential at- titudes. Miss Hoover and her physical education class practice correct bowling methods. Butch Lane and Tex Hazelwood perform a double forward roll during a special performance by the physical education classes. 28

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Betty Miller and Mike Thompson perform an experiment with a resonating air column. By making proper measurements, they can estimate the frequency of a tuning fork. Experiments Typify Science Courses Alleghany ' s science department is one of the most active academic sections in the school. Science, as taught at ACHS is made an adventure in learning because it involves actual demonstrations and experi- ments, many of which are performed by the students themselves. Eighth grade science, ninth grade sci- ence or earth science, and biology are re- quired courses for all Alleghany students. Those students who wish to receive college preparatory diplomas must take chemistry. Physics is the most advanced science course offered at ACHS; students who take physics are usually those who plan a career in engineering or science. ACHS ' s two laboratories are well stock- ed with equipment and materials for scien- tific experiments. In eighth grade and earth science courses, students usually ob- serve experiments performed by their in- structors. Beginning with biology, students are encouraged to perform simple experi- ments related to the part of the course which they are studying. By performing such experiments, students are better able to realize the cause and effect prin- ciples of the more complex science forms. For all students, science provides a greater understanding and awareness of the world around them, as well as vast experience in solving problems and in discovering the laws governing these solutions. Mrs. Ethel Glover Madison College, B.S. Science Mr. Charles F. Merica Mr. Ralph Metz West Liberty State Pennsylvania State University, B.S. College, B.S. Physics Chemistry, Science 30