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

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Mr. Cvizic Is Backbone of A. C.H.S. Administration Mr. Cvizic is hard at work preparing the school for the state evalu- ation in spring. Mr. Holbert confers with Mr. Cvizic about the activity bus schedule for the afternoon. As principal of A.C.H.S., Mr. Cvizic exercised firm authority in executing his duties. As usual he was a friend to everyone who behaved according to school regulations. To those who did not obey the regulations he became a forbidding image of authority. Because he always took a personal interest in the students ' well being, they could rely on Mr. Cvizic for advice or guidance whenever needed. Mr. Cvizic and Mrs. McCaleb chat as Mr. Cvizic sets up his daily work schedule. Mr. Ousan S. Cvizic Mr. Cvizic is caught in a relaxed mood as he talks to an office worker, Kathy Hicks. 11

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School Board Is Favorable to Students School Board members; Delbert Hepler, Bishop Pentz, Mrs. James Ginn, Frank Ham- mond III, Benjamin Letson, Mrs. Harry Bennett and Robert Burrowes. Burdensome and difficult tasks of governing the Alleghany County Schools were performed by the school board. Through its efficient and competent members, the school board again served the county well. They reviewed problems that occurred and gave solutions to these problems. The school board was a governing body which listened to each problem and worked for an effective solution. Seniors were exuberant when the school board readopted an optional last semester exam policy. This was only one of many rulings favorable for the students. Mr. Benjamin Letson once again served the county as superintendent of its schools. Mr. Letson showed his concern for the schools ' teachers and students by his many visits to the schools. Mr. C. M. Smith remained the county supervisor of instruction and could frequently be seen visiting the various schools and teachers and helping out wherever possible. Mr. Smith and Mr. Letson discuss language teaching techniques with Mrs. Sumner. 10

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Mr. Walker Establishes Himself As Mr. Coo!” of Alleghany Mr. Walker ' s phone is kept busy as he tends to school business. Mr. Charles F. Walker During the past year Mr. Charles F. Walker ' s talents and time were divided by the many responsibilities of being assistant principal, head basketball coach, and school co- ordinator. His duties as assistant principal were capably performed, and having acquired the reputation of being a cool guy , Mr. Walker earned the friendship of the stu- dents. Each student knew that Mr. Walker could and would handle each problem that needed his attention, even though the student might be the problem. As school co-ordinator, Mr. Walker arranged non-con- flicting schedules for the clubs ' activities, such as bake sales, dances, and picnics. That ability to arrange non-conflicting schedules pleased the clubs thoroughly. Practice, practice, practice was his motto for the bas- ketball team as he demanded hard work and perfection from each player. Although practicing hard, the team en- countered an early season losing streak which was unshak- able throughout the season. Combining the qualities of firmness and joviality, Mr. Walker proved to be a great asset to the school. Jim Landis waits patiently as Mr. Walker writes him an absentee slip. Mr. Higginbotham is amused by Mr. Walker ' s inability to tie a necktie. 12