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

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Office Strives To Keep School Organized Mrs. Dora McCaleb Secretary Mrs. Elen Snead Secretary Mrs. McCaleb and Mrs. Snead seem amused at the bewild- ering, staggering, predicament of the school budget. From 8:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M. the school office was the scene of constant mayhem. Mrs. McCaleb and Mrs. Snead, along with the aid of the student-office help, tried to establish some organization to the often chaotic school day. Starting at 8:30, they answered the phone, typed letters, made out and typed reports, counted money, paid bills, wrote tardy excuses, took care of the mail, and did numerous other things. Even though they had fuU, busy days, they managed to take a few minutes to talk with students; praising them for their achievements or consoling them in their failures. Another function of the office was the use and care of the bookstore, where students could be seen buying anything from pencils and pens to senior announcements and class rings. The hectic atmosphere sometimes prevailing in the office was indicative of the many responsibilities that could be carried out nowhere else in the school. Members of the office staff. Tommy Herald, Susan Powell, Vickie Reed, Leslie Entsminger, Susie Charles, Bonnie Smith, Kitty Charles, Routh Ann Dainty, Helen Bradley, Debbie Bennett, and Elvin Nicely always find something to do in the school office. 19

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Mr. Smith, School Board Perfonn Varied Tasks Alleghany County School Board Members: Mr. Delbert Hepler, Mr. Bishop Pentz, Chairman; Mrs. John Snyder, Mrs. James Ginn, Mr. Frank Hammond, Mr. Robert Burrowes, and Superintendent, Mr. Walter Hodnett. Mr. C.M. Smith District Supervisor East Carolina College, B.S. University of Virginia, M. Ed. It is the responsibility of the Alleghany County School Board to set up all rules and policies in every county school. The Board must decide upon such diversified subjects as new equipment, teachers’ salaries, the approval of all extra-curricu- lar events, school maintenance, and the hiring of personnel. It has performed these tasks true to its form, with fairness and good judgment. Mr. C.M. Smith serves as the board’s supervisor to make sure all of its policies are carried out properly. He acts as the go-between between the local administration and the School Board. All of these people are to be admired for their dedication, public spirit, and service. They will deserve a vote of thanks for a job well done. 18

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Permanent Records, Scheduling, College Miss Nora K. O’Fartell Marshall University, A.B. Ohio State University, M. A. Guidance Counselor, English Enza E. Reynolds Mr. John R. Woodson Eongwood College, B.S. University of Va., B.S., M. Ed. English, Science Guidance Counselor Guidance Counselor Mrs. Reynolds helps Mike Logan and Leigh Thrasher determine their next year’s schedules. 20