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

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LOGICAL APPROACH TO PROBLEMS Lee A. Dunn Ann Madison William Plott E. Edward Rhea Students discovered that the study of mathematics advanced the examination of the numerical system as they progressed through the different levels of mathematical study at Alleghany. Eighth graders learned that a majority of their parents were not able to help them with the homework encountered in the study of modern mathematics. Students decided which type of course they would pursue depending on their intentions after graduation. Courses were offered dealing with general math, business math, Algebra I, Algebra II, and geometry. Some continued their study of math by attempting to compre- hend complicated trigonometric concepts. Regardless of which course students pursued, they learned that the application and understanding of knowledge was more important in solving problems than the memorization of facts. The memorization of facts could not be discarded but could be used to initiate a logical approach to finding a solution. Barbara C. Waldeck Mrs. Waldeck aids Lonnie Thompson in the proof of a geometric theorem. Jane Wood 21

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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

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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT STRESSES THE Mr. Newberry seems astounded at the sound of a small explosion across the hall in the lab. Ricky Byers diligently works to complete a physics experiment in the lab. International attention was increasingly focused last year to the rapidly growing pollution of the environment. At A.C.H.S. the students and teachers became concerned with ecology and discussed ways in which they as consumers and citizens could conserve the natural resources and stop pollu- tion. Fundamental principles of the scientific world were mastered by eighth graders. A combination of the earth sciences was presented for the freshmen ' s investigation. The life processes, structure, and environment of living organ- isms were studied by sophomores. Highlight of a sopho- more ' s study of biology was the period he spent in the lab dissecting a frog. An examination of the composition and structure of matter and the changes that it may undergo were investigated by juniors and seniors. Advanced con- cepts of the physical world were examined by physics students. Mrs. Armstrong casts a menacing glare at a student who is arriving late for her biology class. 22