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

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5 LIBRARY SATISFIES STUDENTS ' GROWING NEEDS Jean Martin, a member of the library staff, rear- ranges books at the end of a busy day. Miss Peters stifles a laugh at a student ' s reaction to her bulletin board. Last year the A.C.H.S. library added two personnel to its staff to meet the students ' growing needs. The new staff members helped to alleviate part of the numerous duties that were previously performed by Miss Wolfe. The library science students guided by Miss Wolfe and her staff insured a proper atmosphere for research and study in the library. Mary K. Stinnett Library science students are helpful in carrying out the functions of the library. Sarah P. Peters 17

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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

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ENGLISH COURSES EMPLOY REVISED Joyce W. Barber Ann T. Barton Mary Litts Burton English courses at Alleghany placed great emphasis on the discussing and understanding of global events. Mastering complex grammar and delving into literature ' s heritage occupied much of the students ' time. Basic courses in literature and English grammar faced eighth graders in their initial year at A.C.H.S. Book reviews and more complex ideas in grammar occupied most of the freshmen ' s time. During the freshman year students received their first contact with a Shakespearean classic, ROMEO AND JULIET. First attempts at writing term papers along with furthering the study of Shakespeare were experiences of sophomores. Term papers and themes were major hurdles of the junior English class. The evolution of American literature from the Colonial Period to the Modern Age was studied. Complex grammatical concepts and British literature completed the seniors ' study of English at A.C.H.S. Deena C. Barron Margie E. Clark Mrs. Clinedinst points out the verb in a homework exercise. Miss Burton guides Jeff Lemon in the placement of a comma in his theme. 18