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

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METHODS TO CONVEY CHANGING IDEAS Marlene Bogar, Pam Wilson, Dorothy Harris, Malcolm Ray, Lucille Garrett, and Gary Price engage in a discussion about the popu- lation explosion. Mrs. Anderson casts a reproachful glance at one of her more mis- chievous students. Mrs. McEwan demonstrates to her students proper poise and con- fidence in public speaking. Carol Lindsay, Debbie Fore, and Linda Riley use the solitude of the library to make up a quiz on MACBETH. 19

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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

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MATH DEPARTMENT ENCOURAGES Mrs. Wood watches her students as they put the solutions to their homework problems on the blackboard. Mr. Plott takes time from class to give individual aid to a student. ■ ' •’W ' - • Mr. Dunn explains the process of simplifying fractions to his Math 9 class. 20