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

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ACHS Establishment Headed By Mr. Cvizic Mr. Cvizic groups the K.V.G. boys for their quick transport to help fight a forest fire. Dusan Cvizic Mr. Cvizic makes several an- nouncements before an as- sembly. Mr. Cvizic proudly accepts from Butch Simpson the Blue Ridge District Checking to see that all is well, Mr. Cvizic scans one of many Championship trophy won by Alleghany ' s baseball team. office reports. Mr. Cvizic is undoubtedly the busiest man at Alleghany. Nearly any time during the day, one may stroll through the office and find a line of students or businessmen waiting at this principal ' s door. Through exercising his firm authority, Mr. Cvizic daily works to make A.C.H.S. a place which students proudly and respectfully call their own. 13

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Efficient Superintendent Retires Prominent leaders in the field of education compose the School Board of Alleghany County. This governing body determines the annual school budget and regulates the im- provements to be made in each of the county schools. Supervisor C.M. Smith, acting as mediator, takes to the School Board for its approval all issues presented to him by the county school administrations. These persons have worked together, devoting much time and energy to insure the ef- ficient and uniform management of the county school system. After serving in Alleghany County public schools for 42 years as both teacher and principal and ably serving as Superintendent of county schools for twelve years, Mr. Walter Hodnett concludes his formal career as a public educator. Students, parents, and the public of Alleghany County owe much thanks to this dedicated man who has done much to improve the conditions of area schools. It will indeed be a difficult task to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Hodnett. Walter L. Hodnett, Superintendent C. M. Smith, Jr. Supervisor At a regular School Board meeting, Mr. Frank Hammond, Mr. Bishop Pentz, Mrs. James Ginn, Mr. Delbert Hepler, Superintendent Walter L. Hodnett, Mrs. James Snyder, and Mr. Robert Burrows discuss future plans for Alleghany County public schools. 12

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Assistant Principal — Scholar And Clown A sly smile steals over the face of Mr. Walker as he humors the student body before one of the as- semblies. Mr. Walker scratches his head thoughtfully as he ponders the problem at hand. Charles “Ferdinand Walker is a man of numerous talents. As assistant principal, he is responsible for many administrative duties. He also instructs a most intriguing trig class, mystifying his pupils with his supreme mathematical knowledge. Mr. Walker ' s fre- quent attempts to humor his students always end in embarrassment for his victims. Mr. Walker ' s responsibilities do not end with his academic tasks. In addition, he is involved in many extracurricular activities. He serves as sponsor for the varsity club and he is head coach of the Colt Varsity Basketball team. Even though he makes such remarks as dad blame females and dumb ole English teachers , Mr. Walk- er is a figure highly regarded by the faculty and students of Alleghany County High School. Mr. Walker astounds his trigonometry class with a complicated explanation of the tangent function. 14