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

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We Charter Our Courses With Care Diligently working trig problems before class, Martha Stephenson and Allison Newman find that this thought-provoking subject requires much time and effort. Miss O’Farrell guides John Thomas McCaleb and Alice Garrett in plotting their courses for high school and college. In widening the scope of student-faculty relationships, Mrs. Whiteside accepts a glass of punch from Wanda Bowers at an F.H.A. tea. 5

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Probing The Darkness For Peaceful Lands Exploring the endless realm of the scientific world, Mike Logan delves into the mysteries of the much unknown expanding universe. Confident of another Colt baseball victory, Kitty Charles skillfully presses the teams uniforms for the big game that day. Time brings about the change from impudent eighth graders to austere and proud seniors. As students progress from one class to another, they discover many facts about the world and some even more remarkable facts about themselves. In a sense, the walls of Alleghany enclose a “society in miniature” in which students can gain experience that will be of value in later life. The courses we study, the activities in which we participate, and the friends we make all help to determine our futures. But the determination of one’s future is not a subject to be dealt with in a hap-hazard manner. Students should use vision in making decisions that will affect them throughout life. It is for this reason that the teachers and administration of ACHS serve as guides during the formative high school years. High school does indeed see young people probing the darkness for better things, but we must realize that we will never attain our goals if we don’t exercise caution and restraint. Chris Pierannunzi steals a few moments of quiet solitude from the pressure of the outside world as she perceives visions of her future. 4

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Ready To Face The Ever-Changing Tempest The vivacious energy of Molly Swartz, Debbie Smith, and Linda Kesterson leads the Colt J.V. basketball team through the thrill of victory and heartbreak of defeat. Minds intent on whether there will be a big pop test next period is often the dominant thought of many study hall students. High school students lead a fast-paced active life. Chapter tests, club meetings, pep rallies, rival games, formal dances; new chal- lenges appear on the horizon every day. Attempting to meet these challenges, Alleghany County High School has as its purpose the education of its students. But the education received here prepares one in many other ways than just “book learnin’.”. The very character and long range goals of an individual may be molded at A.C.H.S. It is most important that a man live by just principles and have high ambitions. If A.C.H.S. instills these forward-looking qualities in those it turns loose on the world, then it truly does its job. While doing last minute warm-up calisthenics before the start of the game, each player instills in himself a personal de- termination to win. 6