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

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Today Is The First Day Of The Rest Of Our Lives 5

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As We Progress, We Take Giant Steps Toward Fulfilling Our Youthful Aspirations

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To some people Joe Cool is a fictional character created out of the genius of Charles Schultz, but to the students at Alleghany County High School, Joe Cool is alive and well in Room 101, If seen walking down the hall, this individual can be immediately identified by his own special walk and by the air of importance that seems to radiate from him. Characterized by the possession of a coolly confident charisma, Joseph H. Carpenter III is well known for his unmistakable gravel voice and his unfor- gettably dry sense of humor. Mr. Carpenter ' s senior government classes will not easily forget his classroom antics. Combining a jovial attitude with his teaching techniques, he maintains a lively atmosphere that encourages students to learn. Creating a stimulating atmosphere in which to present American ideals is not an easy task, but his attitude toward teaching allows Mr. Carpenter to educate his students with interesting lecture techniques and original approaches to old fundamentals. He retains a cooperative attitude with both students and faculty members and encourages each person to be an individual thinker and doer. Mr. Carpenter ' s coaching ability speaks for itself. He has been a great contributor to Alleghany ' s successful wrestling and baseball programs as indicated by the winning of the district championship in baseball for the past four years and by his coaching of two state champions in wrestling. Through his years of coaching these two sports, Mr. Carpenter has well displayed his winning spirit and desire to succeed. His voice can be heard regularly throughout Alleghany ' s football season over a local radio station as a sports ' commentator for ACHS gridiron games. Another activity of this well-rounded individual is the Key Club. Serving as sponsor, he exhibits a great deal of drive and patience in performing this demanding job. The yearbook staff enthusiastically endorses the dedica- tion of this 1972 ALCOVA to Mr. Joseph Carpenter with this statement— He spreads himself thinly, but everything comes out smooth. For Joe Cool, Everything 6