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

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We Investigate It is the nature of man to be curious. There is no exception to this rule at Alleghany. With each undertaking of the students, whether it be an organization, an athletic fete, or a social activity, there must be a period for combining ideas and exploring new possibilities. There is always ample time for investigation of these new circumstances. These planning periods prove constructive when tedious details or unexpected situations develop. Long hours of practice before a stage performance or a rival game seem worthwhile when success is gained. Special club events always indicate the success of careful preparation. Students of Allegliany have proved the value of investigating periods before proceeding with the responsibilities encountered in the course of school life. Jon Kilian and Edward Steger, stage managers, are absorbed in a performance while waiting for their cues. Basketball team managers, Steve Hall, Mike Brewbaker, Butch Hall, Jack Campbell, Greg Anderson, Kenny Higgins, and Raymond Hunter, are obligated to learn certain procedures from Mr. Walker. 5

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Assuming Responsibilities Junior class prom committee, Ronnie Shires, Brenda Hayslett, Bruce Swartz, Peggy Hylton, Alice Garrett, Debbie Fridley, Sue Redman, led by Bill Humbert, chairman, take the time to search together for an appropriate theme. Looking up theme ideas, writing and typing copy, planning layouts and fitting pictures are important duties of tire ALCOVA staff, Donna Simpson, Mrs. Barber, Susan Persinger, Ronnie Spellman, Bill Humbert, John Barineau, Bruce Swartz, Wanda Braselton, Routh Ann Dainty, Charles Burr, Becky Bush, Becky McCaJeb, and Elvin Nicely. Alleghany team captains. Tommy Herald and Joe Fourqurean, and Valley captains, Ralph Long and Fred Conner, get last minute in- structions before the kickoff. 4

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Time Passes With more advanced assignments, sixth period study hall students find the study time more necessary as the year progresses. “We’re back!” When high schoolers re-enter Alleghany, it is with confidence in their knowl- edge of high school life. Through joining teams, the cheerleading squad, and participating in everyday affairs they have carved out a niche for themselves. But their confidence in themselves is tempered by their knowledge that they do not know everything, that they still have a long haul before they can call themselves men and women. High school is a time of preparation. Most of life lies in wait of the student as he girds himself with knowledge and maturity. .Many trials are ahead, but they are anticipated with delight. Many new steps are climbed and conquered in high school. Plans for the future and grades become more important as it becomes necessary to tackle subjects such as algebra or Latin. New pressures make the process of growing up more rapid. Immediate goals become attainable and are achieved. Nevv ' , more difficult goals are selected. Along with the new opportunities of be- coming older come new responsibilities. Along with more seniority come more difficult and challenging courses. Strenuous work comes with the opportunity of being treated as a young adult. However, it is all worth the effort. Each student strives to reach what is demanded of him, and enjoys success when it is attained. “Oklahoma!” dancers, Carolyn Honts, Janice Williams, Leigh Thrasher, Karen Whitehead, Kathy Parham, Mandy Noffsinger, find themselves improving with each practice of their dance routines. 6