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

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HOLBERT LENDS A HELPING HAND AT A.C.H.S. Charles W. Holbert Mr. Charles Holbert was a person who was always available to help out in any situation. His activities were varied as he performed the functions of an athletic director, coordinator of bus transportation, and biology teacher. Juniors found Mr. Holbert especially helpful with the concessions and the Junior-Senior Prom. Students at A.C.H.S. were thankful that Mr. Holbert was always willing to help those who needed his services and advice. The sound of Mr. Holbert ' s familiar “Hi, boys always reminded students of the informal atmosphere at Alleghany County High School. Mr. Holbert and Mr. Rhea dis- Mrs. Hodges asks Mr. Holbert ' s advice concerning the Art Club ' s entering of the Jaycee Art Show, cuss plans for a track meet. Mr. Holbert admires the new additions to the trophy case after the athletic awards assembly. 14

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CHARLES WALKER — TEACHER, COACH, AND FRIEND Kyle Jones listens attentively as Mr. Walker calls out his trigonometry gr ades. Mr. Walker listens with an open mind to a student ' s problem. Charles F. Walker Mr. Walker spends much of his valuable time coaching varsity basketball. Mr. Walker diversified his abilities at A.C.H.S. His trig classes were charac- terized by the informative and humorous presentation of advanced math. Mr. Walker was a superb coach of varsity basketball, though his team did not play up to his expectations at all times. He relieved some of the school ' s admini- strative duties in his capacity as assistant principal. His sense of humor demonstrated by his jokes about female students and teachers composed part of his personality that made him well liked by students and teachers. Alleghany would not have been the same place without the presence of Charles Walker. 13

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OFFICE STAFF REGULATES SCHOOL ROUTINES Balancing the school ' s books and keeping track of Dora M. McCaleb the clubs ' money transactions are Mrs. Snead ' s major jobs at A.C.H.S. Donalie Paitsel observes Linda Kesterson ' s typing of the daily homeroom absentee list. Donalie Paitsel, Sue Scott, Linda Kesterson, and Donna Ayers prove their efficiency in the handling of office affairs. Administrative duties necessary to the proper functioning of A.C.H.S. were handled by the secretaries and office staff. Mrs. Snead and Mrs. McCaleb efficiently managed the office affairs. They were ca- pably assisted by the office staff, who gained valuable knowledge of office opera- tions. Mrs. McCaleb looks guilty as the photographer catches Ellen N. Snead her leaving school early. 15