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

Page 15 text:

SCHOOL BOARD MANAGES EFFICIENT SYSTEM School Board members: Mr. Delbert Hepler, Mr. Bishop Pentz, Mrs. James Ginn, Secretary; Mr. Frank Hammond III, Chairman; Mr. Benjamin Letson, Superintendent; Mrs. Harry Bennett, and Mr. Robert Burrowes. Alleghany County ' s School Board was responsible for determining the policies and rules that were followed by the county ' s five elementary and one high school. The body was composed of residents of Alleghany County who showed a desire to improve the quality of public education in the county. The School Board deter- mined the annual budget which was presented to the Board of Supervi sors for their approval. Improvements to existing facilities and the construction of new class- rooms to relieve overcrowding was discussed by the School Board members. The School Board also considered the start of a drug education program. Seniors at Alleghany County High School were indebted to the School Board when it passed a resolution that dealt with optional final exams for the seniors. C. M. Smith, Jr. held the position of general supervisor for the Alleghany County school system. He worked bridging the gap between the School Board and the administrations of the schools. C. M. Smith, Jr., Supervisor

Page 14 text:

BENJAMIN W. LETSON IS NEW SUPERINTENDENT Benjamin W. Letson succeeded Walter L. Hodnett who retired June 30, 1970. Mr. Letson assumed the office of superintendent on July 1, 1970. At the time of his appointment, he was assistant superintendent of Loudon County Schools. Mr. Letson received his B.A. from the College of William and Mary and his M.A. in English from Teacher ' s College, Columbia University. Seeking self-improvement, he had done graduate work in administration at the College of William and Mary, George Washington University, and the University of Virginia. During his career in the field of education, he held numerous principalships of both elementary and high schools in Virginia. He was also a member of many civic and church organizations. When Frank Hammond, Chairman of the School Board, expressed the satisfaction of the School Board over the appointment of Mr. Letson, he stated the feelings of the people of Alleghany County. We feel extremely fortunate to have secured an educator of Mr. Letson ' s thorough experience and varied background, and look forward to his leadership in attaining the further progress the board desires in our school system. Covington Virginian, April 27, 1970 Benjamin W. Letson, Superintendent 10

Page 16 text:

MR. CVIZIC IS DEDICATED TO ALLEGHANY Mr. Dusan Cvizic was mainly responsible for the efficient management of Alleghany County High School. He executed regulations set forth by the School Board and determined policies that were necessary for the smooth administration of the school ' s business. He used his authority to make A.C.H.S. a better educational facility and to bring about harmony and cooperation among students, faculty, and administration. The students and faculty admired and respected Mr. Cvizic for the many contributions he made to Alleghany County High School. He deserved the respect and admiration of all for his dedication to the field of education and for the im- provements he helped to initiate in Alleghany County ' s public school system. Mr. Cvizic concentrates as a parent relates his Du n Cvizic Mr. Cvizic announces the school ' s activities at the child ' s study problem to him, beginning of school each day. Mrs. Clinedinst anxiously awaits Mr. Cvizic ' s approval of an editorial for the PATRIOT. 12