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

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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

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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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COUNSELORS ESTABLISH CONTACT WITH STUDENT Mrs. Bush, Mrs. Reynolds, and Mr. Barton, guidance counselors at A.C.H.S. review the day ' s scheduling of freshmen. Students relied heavily on the work done by the guidance department. Seniors especially depended on the guidance counselors for aid in gaining admittance to college. The counselors were in charge of giving the many aptitude tests and helping with the forms for college boards and achievement tests. Much of their time after the first semester was occupied with scheduling the students for courses next year. Students were extremely appreciative of the time and effort that the counselors dedicated to the improvement of guidance facilities at A.C.H.S. Harriet H. Bush Enza Reynolds Mrs. Reynolds helps Gilbert Baker and Bill Nicely with their forms for their college boards. Mr. Barton seems amused at Peggy Persinger ' s reac- tion to a scheduling problem. 16