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

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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

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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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Applications: Responsibilities Of Guidance Dept No student can be so familiar with the occupational world, or so acquainted with all school courses to properly direct his educational advancement to his chosen goal. Thus, it was the duty of the Guidance Department to aid students in choosing the right courses, the right school, and the riglit vocation in which they would be happiest. Members of the guidance staff scheduled the classes of each student from year to year. They kept in mind the student’s interests, his future plans, and the courses needed for his graduation and intellectual abilities. At the end of each year they compiled each student’s course grades, achievements, and aptitude test scores in to the student’s personal permanent record. When it came to seniors, their task was even more time consuming. It was necessary for the guidance counselors to write countless character analyses, recommendation letters, and grade and aptitude test records. They also had to compile each senior’s grades and determine his class rank. It is undeniable that the work of the Guidance Department is hard, and the responsibility resting upon its shoulders is un- determinable. Mr. Woodson photocopies a transcript of a college-bound senior to be sent off with the college application. 21