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

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Ms. O’Farrell helps a beginning typist. A-S-D-F ;-L-K-J is not an incorrectly spelled word — but is a familiar sight to those students who have had a typing course. From simple beginnings the novices are brought to levels of rapid and accurate typing. General Business teaches consumer education which includes marketing and price comparisons. Business at A.C.H.S. provides a broad background in the organized and efficient world of business. Mrs. Swartz pauses to help a student catch up with some work. 29

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In the art classes at A.C.H.S. a student can express their individuality through various creative drawings. This year, the art department has gained a new face; Mrs. Mary Ervin. Mrs. Hodges and Mrs. Ervin gave students the chance to reveal their artistic talents. Students were given the chance to work with papier mache, pottery, leather, paintings on canvas and many different other projects. Some of the projects that are made by the students are put in art shows. Some are even put in area competitions that win and go to the state. Art students are given the opportunity to display their talents and express their creativity openly. Mrs. Hodges demonstrates the proper use of shading in a sketch by a student. Creative art work is displayed in an art show. 28 Mrs. Hodges phones in an order for art supplies. Bonnie Hodges Mrs. Ervin demonstrates the use of various colors to her class.

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J uitinq s.axn.lnq {Jnio cz ciion. Mrs. Johnson congratulates All State D.E. winner, Ralph Tucker. It has been said that “Experience is the best teacher” and this philosophy very apt- ly describes what happens in D.E. class. Students are given the opportunity to apply what they have learned in D.E. Proper attire, anticipated problems, good salesmanship and effective advertising are some of the many skills to which the students are exposed. Mrs. Johnson returned to Alleghany as instructor and helped the students gain experience before going from the class- room into the real world. Mrs. Johnson talks over available jobs with students. 30