Covington High School - Puffs and Patches Yearbook (Covington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 174 of the 1959 volume:

Commemcomemf Qacenciges Class of 1959 Curfman Hall Covington High School if Uhunsdag. june H. 1959 SENIOR HONOR STUDENTS Glen Pysell Valedictorian Janice Middleton Salutatorian Alice Boyd Victor Brungart Ronald Bunch Rowena Coxe Patrick Crowder Gloria Hodges Carolyn Hundley Geraldine Keith Kathleen Laughorne Carl Messick Rebecca Pyle Nancy Rice Judy Switzer Honor students are selected on the basis of a scholastic average of ninety and above for the first three and one half years of high school. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President Norman Shumate Vice-President Ronald Huifman Secretary - Kathleen Langhorne Treasurer William Cook JUNIOR HONOR STUDENTS James Arritt Judy Barnhart Richard Beirne Linda Fridley Patricia Grose Lynda Hanks Charles Hanna Mary Ethel Hanna June Henning Richard Love Ronald Snead Elizabeth Swartz Virginia Watson COMMENCEMENT THEME The three essentials for a full and happy life. Fellowship - Religion - Education Processional Invocation Reverend Ryburn T. Stancil Fellowship Mr. Norman Shumate Senior Class President Girls' State Award Mrs. Joseph Kemper American Legion Auxiliary Boys' State Award Mr. John Downey, Jr. Alleghany Post No. 4, American Legion Alumni Awards Mr. Remus Arrington Covington High School Alumni Association Writing Awards ' Mrs. J. J. Robbins Fine Arts Dept., Covington Woman's Club Youth Club Award Miss Dorothy Gaylor Youth Club President Religion Miss Janice Middleton Salutatorian Presentation of School Awards Mr. John S. Heretick Assistant Principal Remarks I Mr. W. R. Beazley Superintendent Education Mr. Glen Pysell Valedictorian Awarding of Diplomas Mr. W. R. Curfman Principal Benediction Reverend Ryburn T. Stancil Recessional The audience is requested to remain standing until the graduates have left the auditorium. All graduates and their guests are cordially invited to attend the Alumni Association reception in the gymnasium immediately after the exercises are concluded. I -5 frail' 3:5 11.4, N-H.. 5' :sein ri' Qyg ai ',. ,X1,, . .U -1 1 ,ix nineggen Hundred and fifty-nine Published by the Students ot CUVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Covington, Virginia My f K TRADITICDN with E E 5. E ff if Mmm , .wr- J Y 454 touch of X WE HCNCDR YOU Because . . . You have been a source of nev- er-failing guidance and sympathy . . . Because . . . You have borne with patience our numerous mistakes . . . Because . . . You have lectured, taught and stood-by us . . . Because . . . Of all the things too numerous to name, which you have given us through the years . . . Because . . . We like you for what you are, we gratefully dedicate this 1959 edi- tion of Puffs and Patches to you, MISS BEULAH JONES Tec1cher..Aclvisor..Friend Miss Jones, a teacher at Covington High School for eleven years, came to us from Andrew Lewis High School in Salem, Vir- ginia. She holds a Bachelor of Science de- gree and a Master of Science degree. She at- tended Mary Washington College, Longwood College, The University of Virginia, Bowling Green College of Commerce, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute. While at Covington High, Miss Jones has taught typing, general business and com- mercial mathematics. For the past several years, she has also devoted much of her time and effort to the responsibility of sponsoring the Future Business Leaders of America. With her quiet nature she has endeared her- self to her students and the faculty, as well. Available at any time, she is always will- ing to lend a helping hand to anyone who seeks her assistance, and her students find her advice of great value. Miss Jones is a member of the Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church and is very act- ive in all phases of religious work. Her Christian outlook and high standards in- fluence everyone who knows her. She takes great interest in working with young people in all walks of life, whether it be at school, in the church, or elsewhere. We, the staff of the 1959 Puffs and Patches, sincerely hope that Miss Jones will find, within these pages, all the enjoyment and satisfaction that we received in com- piling this volume for her. rx A' Donning arm bands, Student Council mem- bers Pat Weikle, Janice Middleton and Presi- dent Ronald Bunch prepare to help new stu- dents with lockers and traffic regulations. As September rolls around, C. H. S. once more flings wide its doors and beckons to the six hundred students of its enrollment. Summer pastimes are abandoned and the school curriculum of classes, sports, activities and dances is adopted. The very first aspect of school life is centered around the all-important classrooms. Within the walls of these classes, a student spends six hours of every school day learning. Whether he is college- bound or destined to enter the huge business world right after graduation, a student finds courses to suit his every need. In preparation for college, Covington High offers chemistry, physics, physical science, algebra, geo- metry, and trigonometry. A variety of languages, a study of history and government, and a selection of electives, in addition to math and science, round out the year for students who plan to further their ed- ucation after high school. Commercial students may take typing, shorthand and bookkeeping. All students, whether they are tak- ing a college course, commercial course or general course, must take government and English. For those students who have no specific profession in mind, there are adequate courses in home eco- nomics, diversified occupations, and distributive ed- ucation. The last two courses offer assistance in finding jobs for students who wish to work part- time while going to school. The long-awaited class rings have arrived: seniors Joe Carpenter, Becky Pyle and Marie Bennett admire theirs. With the opening of basketball season, Coach White is found discussing possible strategy with Rice, Laughorne, Richardson, and Switzer. In hopes of avoiding upper classmen, soph- omores choose to enter the back of the school on Initiation Day. lntermingling traditions and custom if fm! E? rv f, if Af X . N ' f f L. 5, E. Y 5 , .sp ,,. M wii.a'1f M2 .,a Q - , 'x 14 .13 , xt, ,, 'Q 5 ' ' xi 'Q -cn., 1 v '-s , ' ilk' Vi: IQ , i f T 5 ' at E 4 . . A , af' Qfgf W n ' 1 A ' ff , 1 4 LQ PM ,I hi Q. , A 1 bf , ,, . ' 1 W .-,A ,J , , - Q , ,Q .1 v .- , .f , .'.q,,.ftf V, . A L, fQ'iZ,f , . . , - X - 4 .-Q-' - A -' ' ' f f-'tix . 1 5 f Q elm f k - ., Qing x E ' '-'2 x. sni ' Qi, -f ff? -' - . sg. 'Qt 1. ,uri eigsf 1 big., Q,,.ig3-i '22 A' A . unix KX Ni .'? ?'?1 s S -f Q me . - Q 3 Q- fa. Q Q 4 K- , .v,c. , .ft.jig1,..,, , 4 fx'-iw 'wwe 413485 A ' -fx 11X Q x.,'..,5 dvfahp A X., , Q a 9' t X ' , . ' f 'S vv 'ff 9' ' . W 7. Wifwf f f,fjC'fx , f 4. Q42 , 1 '. 'rg x- , - ff N, X ,.f A-. e 'f ' s Qs 2255 S ,.f,,. ,ff , Q my ,wiv 'X .keL fx' Ig K wig. Q 4 , S U 1 6 g Q Y Q X .1 W 9 ., ' A 5' , ,Q X V 2 3 ' 'E w W ' h' 4 T vs 4 1 1' ' 3 , , Q, Y sw Q ' , w x A F ff 1 ,P N' so 2, - in if ' 4 ' -, .. Q 1 i xi 'Ez ' -, n f 1 S' f' F fi A sh' X yi - , 9 .f .mf G M 6 K W sgw.x. . f ex r F t N Q . , 3 v, Q . . Sei-wb. , , Q., X gg? ggi, S ,, Q, Qi' vf f ggi? , S A On College Night, Robert Young and his parents confer with Miss Thomas about state scholarships available to seniors. yecir of constant living and learning . As we grow at C.H.S., we develop 0 bette Discussions on Citizenship and learning how to get along with others are carried over from the classroom into casual conversation. At three o'clock, books slam shut and the halls resound with shouts, banging lockers and hurried footsteps. Classes are forgotten as extra-curricular activities step into the spotlight. Junior committees hold a last-minute meeting to complete plans for Sophomore Iniationg Mr. Heretick, assist- ant principal, prepares the new shipment of cherished class rings for distributiong husky boys don practice uniforms and ready themselves for a tough scrimmage in preparation for the next football gameg majorettes, pom-pom girls, and band members work out routines for half-time presentationg cheerleaders perfect yells and motions. dersfondmg of the problems about us...c1 closer ll Football season brings with it many related activities for student participation. Pep rallies are a frequent occurrence. The annual Home-Coming game passes, leaving another queen for the pages of C. H. S. history. The conflict with Clifton Forge for the traditional Brown Jug comes and goes, making way for the cheerleaders' Sadie Hawkins Dance, where girls ask boys and a foot- ball player is named Lil' Abner . Basketball takes up where football left off and girls as well as boys practice daily, working up new strategies and running through new plays. Midway through basketball season, we face the joyous tidings of Christmas. Goodwill baskets are filled by the homerooms and sent to needy families. The A'Cappella Choir presents an in- spiring program of Christmas musicg the Student Council is host for the annual Christmas Formal in a picturesque setting of holiday majesty. Clubs entertain with festive parties and friends ex- change gifts. J Experiments in Chemistry are A valiant effort was made by As the last students depart tl demonstrated for class analysis by Mickey Caviness to intercept a pass corridors of C. H. S. are once mo student lab assistants under the during the game with E. C. Glass. engulfed in silence. supervision of Mr. Reed. fellowship with our neighbors, ond on cieslr Christmas vacation is over in a flash and mid- term draws nigh. Exams are given, report cards are issued, and second semester is upon us. The Tri-Hi-Y sponsors a sock-hop and the Beta and Monogram Clubs make plans for their dances. Easter flies past and then, our yearbooks are here! In the confusion of obtaining autographs for them, the days rush by and the night of the Junior-Senior Prom is at hand. The gymnasium is converted into a paradise of oriental color, a superb background for the array of gowns and dinner jackets of seniors in the Grand March. Lily Albert looks on approvingly as Alumni Association President, Remus Arrington, crowns a radiant Mary Kay Chamberlain, Homecoming Queen. o improve ourselves in anticipation of tomorrow. ,-I , , .rl ., 'f . ,4 1' . V vw.. .AL .nf cm -. , Q AA- Q 'six' .fi-W , X ' ,.. , if . , L 1 Wa- Eff ' f - ff f'fff'f'W',k x ' T A fJ..H , lb, - -. 7 f V. A 'ff.nf3v-' in If ,iff . 'Fx - w '1 ' ' . ' . W,m3gv:5.rgg,1f,f . f!H,.. 'A Iwi, 'FW ' 51 '-f . .4 '4 1 I'l'f4 Ylf! 1 4 ff - 1. 4 in tff,!,gy0A,ff':! 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Allen Earehart, Bill Bess and Harold Bickers warm up in preparation for a relay. Activities ............... page 36 Athletics . . . .... page 50 NAV , Francis L fBoodiej'Albcrt 1 i FJ. . lbertjr., Popular Coach Is Dead AtA c 8 Francis J. Boodie Albert Jr., head football, coach at Covington High School for 33 years, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon while on vacation with relatives in Winston-Salem, N. C. He was born in Covington in 1916, a son of the late Francis J. Albert Sr., and Nomnum Betrous Albert both of Lebanon. He was 58. Boodie was one of the best was called the coaching by many in the sports circles. Over the last 10 years his teams had a 54-33-2 record in football. Covington won the district title in 1962 C9-17, 1965 K9- 0-17 and in 1971 610-27. The team won five Blue Ridge Cham- pionships under his able guidance and leadership. He was a graduate of Covington High School, class of 1936, and was graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1940. He played football inboth high school and college and was picked on the Cummingham all- American team in 1939. Boodie began his coaching ' ' ' in 1940 1940 in the Dixie League. In 1941 he was captain of the team. Boodie was very active ,in community affairs and was serving as chairman' 'of the Covington Recreation Boardi when he died. He had been. Director of the City Pool for a number of years and while there taught swimming classes during the summer. He was awarded the Covington-Alleghany County not-swam awa in 1958 for his work with youth in the area. He was a recipient of the Hudnall Award, an award given annually by the' Covington Kiwanis Club 'for outstanding contributions to the community. He was a member of the Covington Lion's Club and on the parish board of Sacred Heart ,Catholic Church in Covington. He was a member of the local, state and national Education Associations. Boodie was chosen coach of the year for his district and was named one of the top 10 coaches ini the state by the Virginia Coaches Association. He is survived by his wife the , an.. .. 1 I ami y are now living at 2026 S. ampshire Ave. The family ncludes his wife, Gloria, whom e met in Chicago when he was n intern, and son Hans Thomas, lmost sixg and daughter Toni n, 3. They are Methodists. Dr. Reodica addedthat he ventually plans to hire a eceptionist in order to allow rs. Payne to work full time as is medical assistant. He scribes himself as a general ractioner. Earlier this month, the Alleghany Memorial Hospital Commission unanimously granted Dr. Reodica unlimited general surgery and general hospital, as recommended by iT' medical staff. , A native of Cotabato, they Phillipines, Dr. Reodica-z received his M. D. dgreee frompf the ,Manila Central University in: t -. ,V Manila, the. Phillipines, 1 andisll interend at a Chicago, Ill., hospital. 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M Price Orig. 5.99-12.99..........N0w 3' 650 I i Girls White Clogs -5' l 4 'rx K i i HIGH Ruth has a feeling of happiness as the door opens and she finds that Sonny hasn't forgotten her on St. Valentine's Day. Features .............. page 62 Advertisements . . . .... page 114 The last few weeks of school are lost in a whirl of sending announcements, taking final exams, and preparing for the climax of school life, graduation. Mixed emotions of sadness at leaving Covington High and wthe happiness of achievement prevail as the graduate solemnly receive their diplomas. So ends a typical school year. Here, mingled with traditions and customs older than the school itself, we see, in the students at C. H. S., a part of America's future. Win f,....... Xanax fl' ,A is 41 : - fi , 'mm aff, 'H fi:- N w 1 wx P S ii 3 3 5 3. 3 Q Wifi! E -X . - , , . K .. .X , ff -kg' f- -f A 1- 4 -f-Q J '-ffri.. f '. easy 4 6 R- ,A-X, , Y x .3 lx.: 6 ,V : . 5 M Q e, , -Q 1 f-5 3 1 Q 2 ii-5'-2 S ' 4 fb. , -1- .fx , i .Ei-x - fs Xi X tis Q- 3 iw f ,gg 5 ggi , . - t - ggggg 3 1 mi , if K- QQ . ? - S ii X A Q, 1 -' fc W1 Q. A Q. ' , T - if 0 - 'S 1 -' 5 N- , .L ,-fx 1 Q. I . The following section is dedicated to our classroom activities. It is a pictorial record of our class achievements for the school term 1958-1959. In compiling this record we have tried to depict each class in relation to the subject matter taught. We have pictured school life with the accent on classes, so that in years to come, this section of our year- book will hold a special significance for each of us. After all, the primary purpose of school is not one of social life, but rather of learning. We, the staff of the 1959 edition of Puffs and Patches, hope through this division to place an often overlooked, but well deserved importance on life in the classrooms. ...se expe ... ence .U CLASSROOM . MR. WILLIAM R. BEAZLEY, B. S., M. S. Superintendent of Schools V. P. I. University of Virginia Mr. Beazley came to Covington in 1928 from In- diana to accept a position as principal of Boiling Springs School. Later, he was named principal of Jeter School. He became Director of Instruction in 1947, and he was appointed Superintendent of Schools soon afterward. Following the separation of the county and city school systems, Mr. Beazley was appointed to serve as Superintendent of City Schools. 'N-+43 N'5 -Hess-dm' MR. WALTER R. CURFMAN, A. B. Principal St. J ohn's College University of Maryland Mr. Curfman, our principal, is the man of distinc- tion at Covington High School. Admired and respect- ed by all who know him, Mr. Curfman is always available to anyone who needs him and is always willing to offer helpful advice. A friend of all and to all a friend, he has succeeded in establishing a high degree of discipline at C. H. S., yet gaining the friendship and respect of the student body. He shows an intense interest in all of the activities within the school, and he is an ardent supporter of high school athletics. Although we students may not always show it, Mr. Curfman holds a special meaning to each of us, and his concern for our activities is 7 ADMINI TRATIO The referendum voted upon last July first in- dicated that a majority of the people involved preferred separate city and county school sys- tems. At that time county and city schools were functioning under a joint operation. The City School Board is appointed by the Covington City Council, and it is composed of five members, including a chairman. Other school board positions are: Clerk, Mrs. Char- lotte Wrightg Secretary, Mrs. Charlotte Ander- song Elementary Supervisor, Miss Lillian Alex- ander. Miss Ruth Clay is serving as visiting teacher for both the City and Council School Boards, and Mrs. Carolyn Hoke was appointed school nurse for the city of Covington. Mr. W. R. Beazley, who was named Super- ' ools reviously served in the capacity of Superintendent under the joint system. His chief duty is to execute the rules and regulations enacted upon City Board em- gloyees by the City Council, through the School oard. Plans are to build additions on Covington High School, Edgemont School, Rivermont School, and Watson School. A long-term project advocates the replacement of Jeter School with a modern elementary school on a site to be selected. The sole purpose of the City School Board is to improve the teaching facilities of our city, thus raising the quality of instruction. Each weakness in our present system is being sought out and corrected in an effort to meet the ever- rising standards of education. N is SCHOOL BOARD OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON H. Gray Ellisg W. R. Beazley, Supt.g J, H. Love: A. L. Blankenship, Chairmang Mrs. Charlotte Anderson, Clerkg Mr. W. J. Veross, Mr. Norwood Tingler - . . aww M fMW'hU MR. JOHN s.HEnET1cK, B. A., M. A. A f A4 ' X ' 'Q Assistant Principal University of Virginia St. Charles College The man with a million responsibilities. That phrase very ablv describes the Assistant Principal of Covington High School, John Heretick. As in- structor in Latin, Mr. Heretick serves the school in many capacities. He efficiently attends to the school's finances, selling football and basketball tickets, handling the money made selling paper and pencils, and handling the student orders for class rmgs. The man w rings a lile to each face simply by smiling ' s lf, laugh just by laughing himself is e ot an John Heretick wi h u , t 0 t whom w ld never t along. W MRS. ERNESTINE HUMPHRIES The person you'll always find at her desk in the office when you need her is Mrs. Humphries, School Secretary. She has been described as a composite of precision efficiency and an indispensable sup- plement of the office staff. A competent worker, Mrs. Humphries, bears cheerfully the burden of duties placed upon her. She carries on school correspondence, issues ex- cuses and! late slips, does the typing typical of any office, and runs stencils and dittos. Along with these responsibilities, she also assists with the scheduling and rescheduling of more than six hundred students. We are indeed grateful to Mrs. Humphries for her interest in our problems and her pride in her work. x -un, an 1 . , i ? 1 x 1 my ...Er-.-A M,.,m... M, MQ. ., v f 4 f X 11 K, M X . Q ix 5' X ,wi QP- 2, x i X W' Q gg -A R ff f. X ' .wa QA fix ww' N. W I I x S , X gs? Y Q , , In Art class, modern paintings are studied and the artist's mood is in- terpreted. Miss Smith guides her stu- dents and offers helpful criticism on their work. - DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS FLESHMAN, CAROLYN F. B. M., Marion College, Rich- mond Professional Institute: Librarian FLESHMAN, NELL K. B. Mus. Ed., American Con- servatory of Music, West- minster Choir College, Madi- son College, Vocal Music, Band, Public Speaking SMITH, ELIZABETH COUNTS B. S., Mary Washington College, Parson's School of Art, Art Private instruction in music is given by Mrs. Flesh- ff' , man, not only to band students, but to members of fl! fi the Vocal Class, as well. YLIMQQDJ am-vii - A 1 V. .J f, J Q ip ,J If ev DEPARTMENT OF N J FOREIGN LANGUAGES l QW! PQ, KELLAM, SHIRLEY R. BHlFR153ITLCK6JOHNtS- f B. S., Harcum Junior Col- . ., . ., niversi y o lege, University of irgin- DREWRY. LOIS AGNES Virginia, St. Charles Col- iag Spanish, Journalism, B. S., Madison College, lege. Athletic Director, Psychology, Puffs and English, French Latin Patches, Counselor formation of vowels and is essential to the of any language. Miss stresses phonics as an in- factor in her French classes. DEPARTMENT OF PRACTICAL ARTS 8 CLARKE, MARY E. B S Mar Washin ton Colle e - -1 Y B' E Shorthand, Typing, Bookkeep- ing, Tri-I-Ii-Y Drivers' Training instructor, Mr. Sizemore, uses an auto- mobile having dual controls when teaching a student the fundamentals of safe driving. of cutting one of the many operations that 's commercial stu- must master. The correct stencils is Mr. Jonas, highly interested in Diversified Occupations, may be seen visiting his students on the iobg his work does not always HALL, MAMIE B. B. S., Madison College. Home Economics, Future Homemakers of America HEPLER, HARRIET B. S., Richmond Professional Institute, R a d f o r d College. Home Economics, Future Home- makers of America JONAS, GORDON TATE B. A., David Lipscomb, V. P. I. Diversified Occupations JONES, BEULAH A. B. S., M. S., Longwood College, V. P. I., Mary Washington Col- lege, Bowling Green Kentucky University, University of Vir- ginia. Typing, Commercial Math, Future Business Leaders of America ROSE, LEONARD J., SR. B. S., Roanoke College. Distri- butive Education SIZEMORE, JOSEPH Drivers' Training ALBERT, FRANCIS Boodie B. S., University of Notre KEESEE, STUART L. B. S., University of Vir- ginia.. Football, J. V. Bas- SALTZ, RHEA E. A. B., Emory and Henry College. Mathematics, WHITE, MARGARET HALL A. B., University of Ken- Dame, Football, Wrest- ketball, Baseball, World Basketball tucky. Physical Education, ling, World Geography, Geography, Monogram Basketball, Cheerleaders, Hlistory, Monogram Club, Club, Physical Education Monogram Club P ysical Education. , DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION Wgwx NWKAMAXWM - A A xi To OUR When we receive our diplomas, whom do we have to thank? None other than you, our teach- ers, whom we have taken for granted so during our high school years. You spend your time Guiding us into the courses best suited to our abilities: Understanding our every action, whether it leads to achievement or failure, Teaching us the Golden Rule from experience, as well as lessons from booksg Encouraging us, always ready to offer a help- ing handg A Judging us with kind, yet firm discipline, used for our advantageg QI'-'iesx Physical Education is an important phase of a well-planned school program. Tumbling and basketball are enjoyed by the girls, and the activities for the boys are basketball 'and foot- ball. Both classes are taught drivers training as part of classroom instruction. TEACHERS Serving us faithfully, and all too often, serving through self-sacrifice. Yes, to you, our teachers, we, the students of Covington High School devote the preceding sec- tion of our yearbook. We hope that you will re- ceive it as a token of our grateful appreciation for your ze Wisdom in guiding us, Love in understanding us, Energy in teaching us, Loyalty in encouraging us, Kindness in judging us, and Patience in serving us. CFFICE STAFF Becky Woods, Shirley Young, Dot Young, Sharn Perry, Scottie Boyd, Joyce Tucker, Shirley Hylton, Nancy Martin, Becky King, Tommy Glover, Kitty Thompson. At the beginning of each school year our school secre- tary chooses students to assist her in the office. The mem- bers of this staff are chosen for their honesty, character, dependability, efficiency and quietnessg in Mrs. Humphries words, Those who will find work without being told. Throughout the year, these students learn business pro- cedure as they ditto menus and absentee slips, operate the stencil machines, page students and answer the tele- phone. Much of the experience that they gain here will prove valuable to them in many ways, whether they be here at C. H. S. or elsewhere. LIBRARY STAFF Doug Broughman, Bertie Leitch, Jerry Phillips, Eleanor Nester, Mrs. Carolyn Fleshman, Mary Basham. Mrs. Carolyn Fleshman, C. H. S. Librarian, is assisted in the performance of her duties by a six-member Library Staff. Application for a position on the staff is on a vol- unteer basis. This year a few members were asked to join the staff by Mrs. Fleshman on a basis of previous ex- perienceg the rest specifically requested work in the library. According to Mrs. Fleshman, a high school library can- not possibly operate without some assistants. She acts as supervisor of the many aspects of library efficiency, teaching the staff methods of checking out books, accept- ing returned books, collecting fines for over-due books, and shelving the books in their proper categories. The enti1'e Library Staff deserves the credit for operation of our library. Biology instructor, Mrs. Pitman, discusses the characteristics of the earthworm with Norman Knowles and Linda Taylor. This earthworm project was only one of many which were prepared by biology students for exhibition at the annual Science Fair. 28 f xx Carol Bruce, Anna Tucker, Jesse Carter, Wendell McCa1lister and Norman Persinger, students at C. H. S., always exercise their right to vote. Here they are selecting a student Mayor, Treasurer, Commissioner of Revenue and Council- men who will take over city offices in collaboration with Youth Honor Day. 29 S Joy Jones, after making her dress in Home Economics, gets some tips on how to hem it by Irene Newcomb. Jo Ann Noel is busy making her own dress. These girls give interesting ideas to each other on the latest styles and fashions. 30 ...mxfw wi if :Q 93:0 as wig? . ,ieijiwrw 'Yliff' Q27 N , 3? QQ V KWHW ww Qi. mx? 2 new .E R v 4 -A+ ,ff ,f ff' 2 sv ,K S Q K f 5 5 if X f 2, ENGLISH Judy Swxtzer SCIENCE Victor Brungart WHO'S WHO SCHOLASTICALLY AMONG THE SENIOR' MATHEMATICS LANGUAGES Glen Pysell Doris Barbee K i MUSIC Freddie Pierce To be a senior honor student is an achievement of which to be proud. Earning this title indicates that these students have emerged at the head of their class academically. Students for senior honors are selected in accordance with the highest average in each respective subject. This year, we are proud to say that each stu- COMMERCIAL Geraldine Keith ik J OURNALISM Nancy Rice dent in the Senior Honors section is also active in some extra-curricular activity, as well. While maintaining a creditable average in their school subjects, they have also shown an interest in school social life. These students have doubly earn- ed the respect and congratulations of the entire student body. SOCIAL STUDIES Carl Messick Mi' he BNA? X N N , 'Wh xt Juniors and Sophomores LATIN: Robert Chumbley SPANISH: Charles Coxe SCIENCE: Betty Massie, Norman Knowles, Linda Taylor HOME ECONOMICS: Bonnie Reynolds, Judy Perry MATHEMATICS: M a r - tha Humphries, Rodney Armstrong, Jerry Hart- barger ENGLISH: Robert Chum- bley, Susan Weisse, Caro- lyn Alexander Who excel Scholasticolly... MATHEMATICS: Robert Smith, Jimmy Arritt, Richard Beirne LATIN: Carol Hilton, Virginia Watson ENGLISH: Pat Grose, Elizabeth Swartz, Mary Etheldreda Hanna i., J flee: 1 I , N . S fx., :Mrs 55: 4 I S913 Qqbln lie Cu Xi Cu Zn Fa A Ns 'Lie W Tv KLA, ,I V- . Pam. nf .Msn SOCIAL STUDIES: Billy Zimmerman, Elizabeth Swartz, Pat Grose THE ATOKS if .. 5 , i 4 mx ml 1-.qw -N BL .. ,X ix A V Wk S lx Al f fm. xx it X v -,ia xml :ln it .!'l -X' 31. SCIENCE: Elizabeth Swarth, Pat Grose, Richard Love ,K f' We derive enioyment cmd learning from working Activities, the clubs and organizations which add variety to our every day routine, are indeed an integral part of a well-planned school year. In addition to supplying a much- needed deviation from our daily curriculum, activities give us useful experience and knowledge. All activities are aimed at enriching our existenceg We learn how to get along with one another and how to be better citizens. Activities also constitute a large part of the social life at C. H. S., as various clubs spon- sor dances and group projects. Each organization advocates good sports- manship and stresses the importance of co- operation, thus providing training which will prove invaluable after graduation, as well as during school. High school activities provide many experiences that will long be remember- ed by us, the participants, as high-lights of our high school career. ...d .. AUTIVITIE Gloria Hodges, Judy Barnhart, Linda Fridley, Phyllis Brisidine, Jane Johnson, Pat Goode, Miss Arrington, Sponsor. Pat Grose, Carol Ohl, Elizabeth Swartz, Sue Worley, Joyce Waddell, Sandra Dale, Mrs. Clarke, Sponsor, Nancy Rice. Harriette Burks, Janet Anderson, Anne Griffith, Carolyn Hundley, Sue Bentley. Anna Louise Glover, Kathleen Laughorne, Linda Boone, Judy Keith. Kitty Menefee, Alice Boyd, Carole Steele. Sydney Bowers, Barbara Tucker, Pat Weikle, Marie Bennett, Becky Woods. Tri-Hi-Y strives to maintain Christian Character. President ....... . . .Carolyn Hundley Vice-President ..... ........ L inda Boone Secretary ....... .... J anet Anderson Treasurer ---- ------ S ue Bentley The Tri-Hi-Y is an inspiring club with a Historian .... ....... P atty Goode great purpose: To create, maintain, and ex- Reporter .... ..... P hyuis Brisidine and lgght atanldards og Cihristgan living - . . roug ou e ome, sc oo , an commun- Chaplains .... ...... j Eagdggggliig ity, Each member of the Tri-Hi-Y, an or- ganization of 30 members, is urged to up- , hold her individual duties and responsibili- ties in a manner characteristic of a Christ- ian person. Short devotions are held each morning by the club, with the use of the public address system. The idea behind these daily devo- tions is to start the day off right. One of the more active clubs in our school, the Tri-Hi-Y prepares Thanksgiving baskets for needy families, makes Christmas cards for veterans, displays a blackboard carry- ing a thought for the week , and sponsors a Sock Hop. This year the club made small megaphones and sold them to students dur- ing football season. It is indeed an honor to be a member of the Tri-Hi-Yg it presents a challenge to youth which can be answered. President ....... ..... R onnie Bunch Vice-President .... .... R onnie Snead Secretary ..... ....... C arole Steele Treasurer ..... ..... S onny Halterman The Student Council crysto Altizer, Walter Bane, Edith Barnhart. Judy Bickers, Harold Bunch, Ronnie Burns, Dottie Chumbley, Robe Crawford, Faye rt I 'i Earehart, Allen Halterman, Sonny Hardy, Martha Hepler, Carlos Hudson, Thomas Knowles, Norman Laughorne, Kathleen Leitch, Bertie Mays, Sandra The Student Council, sponsored by Mrs. Ruth Cvizic and Miss Helen Thomas, is the legislative branch of the government of Cov- ington High Schoolg it is composed of rep- resentatives from ,each homeroom and from the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. At the beginning of each school year, Stu- dent Council members, wearing blue and gold arm-bands, assist a new crop of sophomores in the task of learning the ropes at C. H. S. Later they sponsor a dance for the sopho- mores as a gesture of welcome to the new- comers. Perhaps the biggest activity sponsored by the Student Council is the Christmas Formalg plans for this are completely arranged by the Student Council including: decorations, re- freshments, and music. Other important but somewhat less spectacular functions of the Student Council include: collection for a flow- er fund, arrangement of weekly assembly programs, maintenance of order in the cafe- teria line, establishment of an honor code system, enforcement of the use of the right steps, and punishment of violators of the statutes enacted by the Student Council and approved by Mr. Curfman. llizes student opinion Middleton, Janice McCallister. Bob McCauley, Joyce Perry, Judy Persinger, Sammy Powell, Peggy Ramsom, Bob Saunders, Theodore Shumate, Norman E r i Snead, Ronnie Steele, Carole Stinnett, Pat Stone, Betty Warwick, Elnora Webb, Helen Weikle, Patty Zimmerman, Billy I The annual staff of Covington High School strives each year to present to the students a true memory book of their high school days. We include in this volume classwork, extra-curricular activities, athletics-the humorous, serious, and off-guard moments which add spice to one's high school edu- cation. Some of the jobs included in composing a yearbook are: writing copy, taking pictures, secur- ing advertisements and subscriptions, checking lists, and creating different ideas which will make the book better than previous years' books. This year, the journalism class also edited the school newspaper, The Announcer , along with all their other annual staff duties. The paper brings to C. H. S. top tunes, latest fads, sports coverage, jokes, riddles and general news around school. A position on the C. H. S. Annual and News- paper Staff is a time-consuming, trying capacity, but Editor ..................... .... .......... N a ncy Rice ASSiStaHt Editvr ---. ---- M ary Kay Chamberlain the satisfaction of a job well done is reward enough BUSIMSS Manager ' T ommy Glove' for the responsibility and the difficulty involved. Assistant Business Manager. . ...... Nancy Martin Pictures tcikenmloyouts mc1de...copy written...this ou Sharn Perry, Sandra Unroe, Margaret Propst, David Craft, Tommy Glover, and Ronnie Bunch proof pictures and copy for the annual. 5 ,,...........-- The deadline for the annual is approaching and extra work sessions are necessary. Mary Kay Chamberlain, Ronnie Huffman, Nancy Rice, Steve Ergenbright, Mrs. Kellam, Dave Walker, and Janet Anderson are busily proofing and making last minute alterations. 959 Puffs and Patches is evidence of many hours of work .... All the news for The Announce1 ' is in now. Harriette Burks, Nancy Martin, Becky King, and Debbie Bayne are ready to mimeograph the paper. It will then go on sale to the students. l X X in HGMEMAKERS OF AMERICA FUTURE Hanks, Henning, Blanken- ship, Floyd, Stinnett, Kea- ton, Broughman, Basham, Worley. Leaders are mode, not born. These students are preparing themselves for future business leadership in America. The F. B. L. A. is a National organization for students in business education who seek to de- velop competent, aggressive business leadershipg create more interest and understanding in the in- telligent choice of business occupations, encourage their members to improve the home and com- munity, develop character, encourage and prac- tice thriftg promote school loyaltyg and provide and encourage the development of organized rec- reational activities. Our caim is for The chief goals of F. H. A. this year are: 111 To acquire an adequate knowledge of Civil Defense, and Q25 to promote safety in the home and in the school. In working toward these goals, the F. H. A. attended a lecture and demonstration on safety procedures, and then made a tour of our local fire department. The members also learned, through Civil Defense, the foods and other pro- visions which would constitute the necessities es- sential in a Civil Defense emergency. FUTURE Nichols, Noel, Seal, Smith, Moody, Noel, Stone, Gabbert, Calhoun, Kimberlin, Ailstock. I 1- F. B. L. A. makes it possible for its members to meet many people and make more friends. They have opportunities to travel through at- tending state committee meetings and annual state conventions. F. B. L. A. chapters are working on many worthwhile projects. These are group undertak- ings designed to fulfill one or more of the twelve F. B. L. A. purposes. The F. B. L. A. organization in Covington High School is under the supervision of Miss Beulah Jones. cz better home On the lighter side of homemaking, the C. H. S., F. H. A. held a Christmas party, were hosts to the Clifton Forge F. H. A. at a Valentine party, visited the home demonstration club room, and sponsored a Mother-Daughter Banquet. As the school year drew to a close, the F. H. A. pre- sented its last program of the year, a fashion show for parents and a party honoring seniors. BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA BETA CLUB The Beta Club is a na- tional leadership service organization for American High School students. Com- posed of students who have maintained a 9072 average throughout high school, the Beta is a select and honor- a b l e organization. T h e club's objectives, which fol- low its motto of Let us lead by serving others , are to stimulate effort, reward achievement and encourage its members to continue their education after high school. Sponsored by Mrs. Cvizic, the local club's projects in- clude representation at the Beta Convention in Rich- mond. Glen Pysell, Gloria Hodges, Sue Bentley, Barbara Robin- son, Nancy Robinson, June Henning, Linda Fridley, Janice Middleton. Carl Messick, Rickey Burns, Victor Brungart, Richard Love, Charles Lee Hanna, Judy Switzer, Ronnie Snead, Nancy Rice. Study brings its reward. Alice Boyd, Kathleen Laughorne. Linda Hanks, Virginia Watson, Becky Pyle, Janet Clarkson. Mrs. Cvizic, Sponsor, Norman Shumate, Mary Ethel Hanna, Elizabeth Swartz, Carolyn Hundley, Judy Barn- hart, Pat Grose, Doris Barbee. The F.T.A. Instills in its members ci desire to teach The purpose of the F. T. A. is to acquaint in- terested young people with the responsibilities of becoming a teacher. Sponsored by Mrs. Sara Parker, the club is composed of students who plan to enter the teaching profession. Meetings are held once each month at the school, and guest speakers are invited who discuss with the members the qualifications of a teacher. Students also study the opportunities for advance- ment offered in the field of teaching. Each and every member has been commended at one time or another on the value of the training they have received as a part of the Future Teachers of America! Mr. Curfman. Rose, Hodges, Dunn, De Salvo, McDaniels, Martin, Lipscomb, Dressler, Johnson, McCully, Neil, Ward, Miller, Reed, Henning, Mrs. Parker, Sponsor, Swit- zer, Barbee, Swoope. - ... l g Perkins, Simmons, Sizemore, Mr. Jonas, Coverston, Bartley, Hepler, Deacon, Simmons, Ralston, Key, Davidson, Knick, Myers, Bussard, Turner, Carter, Watts, Smith, Broughman DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS Diversified Occupations is a. cooperative part- time training program for high school juniors and seniors. The D. O. students attend classes in the morning and work at a chosen occupation in the afternoon. They have the opportunity of studying an occupation in the classroom and working at that occupation in the afternoon. Some of the D. O. Club activities this year were: The D. 0. Dance, the D. O. Ernployer-Em- ployee Banquet, The D. O. District Convention at Blacksburg, and The D. O. State Convention at Madison College. DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION CLUB , All members enrolled in Distributive Educa- tion are members of the local D. E. Chapter of the State and National D. E. C. A. Clubs. Through the activities of the club, students are taught leadership and learn to regard the field of selling as a profession. They have an opportunity to participate in many club activities on the local, district, and National levels. There are 26 students enrolled in the pro- gram and they are being trained in 25 various agencies. Most D. E. Students attend school in the morning and obtain their laboratory training each afternoon in the various stores. They receive at least 15 hours of work training each week. In short, they are earning while learning . Cody, Sink, Rose, Hitchcock. Scott, Burdette, McCalIister, B. Persinger, M. Persinger, Smith, Martin, D. Smith, Walton, Cluck, Casey, Lowe, Campbell, Long, Tucker, Mackey, Mr. Rose. Wolfe, Langhorne Janet Anderson, Miss Arrington, Kathleen Laughorne, Mary Kay Chamberlain. Carole Steele, Sandra Unroe. Mrs. White, Barbara Tucker, Bonnie Langhorne, Judy Switzer, Nancy Martin, Mrs. Shepard, Wanda Carter, Mrs. Kellam, Nancy Rice The Girls' Monogram Club is an organization composed of girls who have received a letter dur- ing their years in high school. The letter may have been earned in cheerleading, basketball, or band. This is the first year for a number of years that the club has been an active organization. It was re-organized last fall under the supervision of Mrs. White, the sponsor. The first activity of the club was that of learning to play bridge. Mrs. Kellam, Miss Arrington, and Mrs. Shepard agreed to assist Mrs. White with the instruction. The group also voted to learn Latin Ameri- can Dances as soon as time would permit. It is hoped that since the club has been firmly estab- lished, the girls' interests and activities will broaden. Activities tor leisure hours provide tun and relaxation for Monogram Clubs. 1958 marked the start of a newly organized Boys' Monogram Club. After this year's officers were elected. a set of regulations and by-laws were proposed and adopted. The boys planned a Monogram Dance at which a fxueen, elected from candidates nominat- ed by club members, would be named. The club also sold tickets to some sports events and sold school emblems to C. H. S. students. In the spring the members of the Monogram Club will be honored at their annual Monogram Picnic, held at Douthat State Park. The picnic climaxes another year of interscholastic athletics for Covington High School. lst Row: Allen Earehart, Billy Cooke. Ronnie Huffman. Richard Hastings, H. L. Wickham, Norman Shumate, Jack Deacon. 2nd Row: Steve Ergenbright, Bob Casey, Bob McCallister, Tommy Glover, Victor Brungart, Jerry Patton. Sonny Rice. 3rd Row: Larry Knighton, Charles Gillispie, Gene Hayslett, George Bird. Randal Dilley, Harold Bickers, Sammy Persinger, Howard Poague. 4th Row: Bernard Snead, Billy Ervin, Glen Unroe, Richard Scholz, Ronnie Snead, Phillip Huffman, Garland Altizer, Billy Bruce. The vocal class, under the direction of Mrs. Nell Fleshman, participates in many school and community activities, one of the most in- spiring being the Christmas program. The class has many offers to make public ap- pearances. Their arrangements are tremen- dously enjoyed by all who have the privilege of hearing them. Perhaps the most beautiful performance of the class is the annual spring concert, in which the Covington High School band parti- cipates. The A'Cappella Choir, composed of stu- dents who have had previous experience in the vocal class, presents special music for monthly chapel services. The choir, with its selections of religious music, creates an atmosphere of reverence and inspiration wherever it appears. The best known activity of the C. H. S. vo- cal class is its participation in the Minstrel. Throughout the long hours of practice, mem- bers of the class keep in mind the fun and the honor that they share as the vocal class of 1959. r V Music is the universal Griffith, Hylton, Laughorne, Menefee, Unroe, Anderson, Carter, Stinnett, Watson, Tingler, Patrick, Propst, Hodges, Ballengee, Craft, Kemper, Snyder, Loan, Knighton, Smith, Poague, Hambric, Lipes, Snead, Jordon, Hostetter, McCall1ster, Brungart 6,3 ,R x is .K 1: s s is 2 . 5 vi 5'- E, 5, . .. W Q 1 Y Q 7 Q 'iv if if fl -X 5 Sis gl 5 k LQ! ' Y 1 I Q1 ,fi A gg nu ff' gg 4 H ff 13. I? Siu, It 41 M 5- .. V ' 5 I S F. I , K QQ' 5 V 0 ' 7? 'V Q ' :J ,,. , A N fx' WK , P 5 . I f'k'1g.53 ki f . .Tx ' fi' , I 5 1. W. , I. - : 1 - 'fx' X W kAf's , ' f - ,, ' f 9 jx x ' . Q. ' gf Q i 5 W ', . ' fi' Q' 1 ,U V - V ',., x 2 'Af ' A ' W .fm 4 f - ' ,AV , - 7 Q' Y' 1'-Y' fl' ff f - .ffw xi 4 as T , '. f . al f , If ' . 'nl ' kv . A 'U W- 4 ai JH . mann 'gQ,LNQEl2N1f' I '- ' 7 ' M311 f-'a ' Q R t 'ft N if A fa .fa . fyf 'A 53' A.:-iq--25 f 5 ' i fw X: -fx - A -Q .U f w ' - tr ff A zz, ' Fifi' I-fy ' . Q ,. ' h 5 h Q X A M . amed By EMORY W. BRACKMAN' Virginian Staff Writer Mrs. Nell Fleshman, long-time band and music instructor at Covington High School, was in- ducted into the CHS Cougar Hall of Fame Saturday night. The in- duction took place at the annual CHS Athletic Banquet, sponsor- ed by the Covington High School Quarterback Club. Mrs. Fleshman was given an engraved plaque by John S. Heretick, who made the an- nouncement of the induction. She is the fit'th person to be in- ducted into the .Cougar Hall of Fame. In 1968. the late Mrs. Maggie White, girls' physical education instructor at CHS, conceived the idea of setting up some organi- zation to give recognition to ell Fleshman Fifth To CH 'Hall Of F ame' Cougar football game since he ISchool and attended Americaniorganizations. has been the team physician. Conservatory of Music, West- In the past, Mrs. Fleshman Herenck Comments minister Choir College and Mad-thas been selected as outstanding v I ,ison College. In 1945 she return-yalumnus of CHS. received the i Cofmllenfmg Oil MPS. F1eSh et to Covington High School as Hudnall award as the outstand- mans mductlfm mt? thffvfiall of head ot' the music department. ing citizen of Covington and Famef Heretlck Saldf I haVevAs a band director. her march- various mher awards. gl' tigsgagkt tv thegvvtball gamenng units performed at all home: Until her retirement in 1969 L H- he Ween Ovmgton andlgames and at most away games.4Mrs. Fleshman had served as CSV 18 of Staunton t0 showy: Mrs. Fleshman's K chorallband director and director of 'the Influence that MVS- Fleshdgroups have also distinguishedlchoral groups for 24 years and lman and rer band has had ont 1 l 4 ' - I tiemselves, In 1946, after win-,in this capacity she has given athletics. CHS was playing Leelning tho oisn-ici competition in inspiration to the football team High for the district Champll-m'fRoaiioke. a choral group con- and was instrumental in the 4Sh1P- B0fll.t93mS Were Undefeahlsisting of 25 girls, under Mrslsuccess which the football teams led SOIHEE H120 the 1251 game 0fQFleshman's direction, received have had during the years she the 5935011 fthe highest rating ever given a was at Covington High School. v Heretick continued: It wasichoral group -superior plus,l In conclusion, Heretick said: jabout time for the game to be-iplus. 1 It gives me great pleasure to igin and the CHS Band hadn't' Heretick no-ted that the CHS, present to Mrs. Fleshman a put in an appearance. The offi-Qchoral groups had performed on plaque which makes her a mem- gcials and captains were on theimany occasions at various high ber of the Cougar Hall of tfield for the pre-game cere-lschool functions and also for CHS alumni who have disnn-'monies and during the discus-'community organizations. gnisned themselves and brought sion the CHS Band came on the:Among these were the Coving- oredii to the school in athletics, fleld Playing the Cougar fight either as participants or bvysong. Coach Albert. still claims serving in 3 capacity that nmnthat this was the spark- that mnted or encouraged the adngave the team the incentive tn vancement of athletics at CHS. 130 OH annd Wm the ghamef 2645- After discussing the idea with, Hefeilfflf than fev1eWed,MfS- snnnnl authorities. the CHSvFleshman s career. HE'S31d she Alumni Association and me Cnsigfaduafed from CCVUIHWH High Quarterback Club, it was decid- ed to establish the Cougar Hall of Fame. A committee was or- ganized to meet annually ancll serve as judges to considerl nominations for election to they Hall of Fame. I Previous Winners I The four previous 'inducteesl were Jim Bob Lemon, Bill Hep-3 ter, Francis J. tBoodiel Albert! Jr. and Dr. William J. Ellis. I Lemon participated in base-f ball and basketball while at CHSQ and went on to distinguish him-5 self in Major League baseball. 3 Hepler participated in base- ball at CHS and participated in organized baseball, playing in the Washington Senators, New York Mets and Kansas City. Athletics organization. Albert participated in basket- ball and football at CHS, played Football at Notre Dame and prol football with the Roanoke Trav-l zllers. He has coached footballl at CHS since 1940 and also serves as athletic director and! assistant principal. I Dr. Ellis has served as teaml Jhysician for Covington Highj School athletics since he started musicals- The Mikadof' Bye Bye Birdie and 'iOklahoma. The proceeds of these produc- tions have gone to assist the CHS Athletic Department. Mu- sic Department and other school l l ton High School Minstrel, per- formances of three Broadway :Fame. He then gave a picture of Mrs. Fleshman to CHS Prin- cipal Whitney Trumbo to be placed in the Cougar Hall of Fame trophy case. Mrs. Flesh- man received a standing ova- tion from the large crowd on .hand for the banquet. 7 Pm really shocked and very happy - I had no idea this vwould happen to me, she said. l . .... . . .., .sc Awarded 'Hall Of Fame' Plaque John S. Heretick, high school supervisor for the Covington school system, pre- sented a plaque designating her as a member of the CHS Cugar Hall of Fame to Mrs. Nell Fleshman Saturday night at the school's annual athletic: .ns practice in Covington in banquet. Mrs. Fleshman is a former long-time band and choral director at l939. D,-I E111-S hasnq, missed 3 the school who retired in I969. tStaff Photo by Lee Montgomeryl 5 I i UIUIll'Ly Ut:1nt:1'5 lu Luc ur LU :unc uupvuann. nu-.79 M... v -.,- ..-... v,. .,,,,,,g, Veterans Corner h Nace R. Collins, of the Vir- ginia Division of War Veterans' Claims, is in Covington every Friday, in the office. of the De-1 partment of Public Welfare, Covington Court House, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., for counsel or assistance to veterans and their dependents. Many veterans and, widows who are receiving VA pension, as well as many parents re- ceiv'-g dependency and indem- nity compensation, are failing to claim deductible medical ' and legal expenses, thus depriving themselves of additional VA benefits. Y Effective October 7, 1966, VA pensioners were allowed to de- duct certain medical and legal expenses from their total an-1 nual income. In order to claim these deductions, the person! must have been granted civilian? on account of such disability or hdisabilities. The cost of such medical or legal disabilities may be deducted .from the total an- nual income, providing increas- ed VA pension benefits. This same provision was also made available to parents receiving DIC, effective January 1, 1967. Generally, this deduction for cost of, medical or legal ex- penses must be claimed at the end of each calendar yearf If the deductions entitle a person to increased pension or DIC, the increased award will be retrfr active to January lst of the year involved. The annual income question- naire cards in 1970 provided spaces to claim this deduction. and it is believed, that the cards for 1971 will be similarly design- ed. The Forgotten Man is the one disability retirements, such asimisged by 3 fund-f,-jsing group Social Security, Civil Serviceg Retirement, etc. I The person is then entitled tai soliciting? funds. - Chivalry may not be dead but claim deductions fer any medi ri: seems a number of people School Menus! r Millboro Elementary q q Tuesday - Swiss Steak, fluffy potatoes, green beans, rolls and ibutter, milk, orange' half. n Wednesday - Beef stew, har- vard beets, Aapple sauce, rolls and butter, milk, devils float. Thursday - Spaghetti with meat 8: cheese, cole slaw, bak- ed apples, rolls and butter, milk. Friday - Submarine s a n d- wsdch, potato chips, tossed salad, cup cake, milk. Sharon Elementary Tuesday - Bar-b-q on bun, buttered mixed greens, hay- stacks, milk. Wednesday - Oven fr-i e d chicken creamed potatoes, peach half, hot rolls with butter, milk. h Thursday - Hamburger o n bun with pickle chip, french hfries with catsup, pineapple islices, milk. Friday - Meat loaf with gra- 'vy, buttered green beans, apple- sauce, hot rolls with butter, niilk. .liii me mluss ornau nu: wud multitudes have calledand b' saved. A .-..i.-l- - x Ex-Clifton Forge Resident Gets Job Promotion Charles Leonard Smith Jr. has been promoted to' Opera tions Supervisor in the Charles- ton, W. Va.. Social Security Of- fice, announced Christine W. Elliott, manager of the Coving- ton office. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Leonard Smith of Clifton Forge, began his government career in 1957 after graduating from Virginia Poytechnic Insti- ntute and serving as Captain in the U.S. Army. In addition to the Covington office, Smith has worked in Staunton, Lynch- burg, and Petersburg. He is married to the former Carolyn Powell of Clifton Forge where they make their home with their two daughters, Lynn and Dean. A Sixth Film In cal or legal efpenses incurredwouldf mind killing it. Read the classified ads daily , e - A, 'i's 'mfn '-r ' W , A e ,,,,. he ,,,,, , n n SBFICS May 12 W f' 'K' if ir k wk h f hn th C l , . h The sixt i in e ' ivi isa' 'giyjfzifgggilivggi Eamqkbrica M1371 m'1971 tion' series will be shown at! e -'W v 'f i'2U'e ' 3 ' QM' . e By CLARK KNNMRD , h rD z-rbney S,.Langaster Cornmunji , . A V A ' ty College on Wednesday, May rq 24 There was appalling news in Indians far better than most of his military 12. There will be two showings O' 1871 from an Army post named associates. These were poverty-stricken, me first at 1 p.m. in,R9Qm 1231 for the President. A year earlier, five old Aravaipa Indian women crept into Camp Grant, Arizona, and timidly asked to see a child who, taken Cap- tive with some Aravaipa raiders some months before, had been given medical treatment. The request was granted. More, they re- turned to their band with gifts and glowing accounts of the soldiers' considerateness. Presently, through these women. the Camp Grant commander, Lt. Royal Whitman, par- leyed peace with Chief Eskimo-tzin. With the result that by March 1871, more than 300 of his tri':e's people, among them the most dangerous Apaches, were encamped close to Camp Grant. Paul Wellman was to write, in Death in the Desert ibippincottlz Whitman understood -' vNms1:+s'tm.e-1erm:-:4:f- - f-rm.--zxgw,a1.:4 frrwf' fxsx-'::---vxerhfn,-43,1-gy.GSQ2-9-NNW-:-9.3-:'::f.-95,31-1-g:,Q. l j-vi-5-RQFI'-H ki-wg5N :4x4vgi:e:s-X-rwgvlexigi-: kesalgig Q-1-nahx-:ee3e.h.:-,mfr many nearly naked and almost starved. Wisely humane, he looked about for some way to employ them, and hit upon having them cut hay for the post horses, .using their knives, bringing it in on their backs, and being paid so much a. bundle. They worked with zest, Under Whitman's policy, the num- ber of Apaches at Grant increased. Unfortunately, a. captain arrived at the post in April with orders for a long scout in southern Arizona, for which he needed most of the garrison. He rode off almost im- mediately, leaving Whitman with only fifty men. As Wellman said, Driven out of Cali- fornia by Vigilantes, and flocking wherever mining camps promised easy pickings, shitty scoundrels hung about every town in the Territory. News of most of the soldiers leaving Camp Grant was in ears at Tucson almost at once. Within ffm days' 1 mb of Amffwnffr Mexicans PM Plpasv Indians at- tacked the Apaches then settled me miles from Camp G1-ann 812 Warning of 'heir advance reached' Whifmm we law- A detail he mr 31352 E, Wi returned wlrhin all 1101-lf. Shak- en by seeing the Apache camp a Q bummg mm, strewn with mum. ed bodies. More than titty of the Te.: S 1 N: . 3, fjXg::k:,:f'.5l, iii.. 'A':::53:Ej? xl xvere women. Z. Twenty-seven children were taken -Q by Papagos to slavery in Mexico, ?5':' f m t ' ' . -. . . , ' he , E4-1 Contemporary wqod-eng:-gy,- illg by John Kant depicting Ltr 1f'::-ff- jj.-ark 2 ffl'-35:--44:-.e ,1 ,x:gn.. ::ff:,14r, ' 5923, 5 3 f. :-- - 1,-:y 5, Royal Whitman leading patrol in ' ' ' yunuit oi the Camp Grant raiders. ,,.,,,,, Y,,r,, ,,,E the second at 7:30 p.m. in Room' 206. Entitled The Worship of Na- ture the film describes .... Christianity. the chief creative force in Western civilization almost a thousand years, sud- denly declines. It is replaced by a belief in the natural goodness of man and the divinity of na- ture. The painters whose works are shown and discussed in this episode are Constable, Fried- erich, and above all, Turner whose work is the supreme em bodiment of nature deified. The public is invited to attend either presentation. There is no charge. - ' Weather Forecast REWON5 CAP? - The Nav tional Weather Service's extend- ed forecastin Virginia for Wed- nesday through Friday: A echance of showers each day. Daytime high temperatures! will average in the 70s and up- per 60s. 4, 5 a I sv is A I I vm 9 Y xi uv S 3 15: X A ca Uv.. ' A I---S' 'N I ,k,1-x Q 1' i .il L . ,R . K s. -sf . gf :V ' ,flu fx if 'Q . D I ' is ' 7' f ' ,,,.4-x K ' fm. -rg . 'Y - g f.X.,xy'g A K 'K ' s I, X gt A. fl X 5 . M,-,Y . X ' A Q 'Q ,' - Lk -.1 V Xu X . 1 - ' , ' 'fx n ' X v - ., I 'f LS N N . . - , 4 . e n. N ' iv, df: 2 l , 1 , 0 1 E: ' ' ' Wi X V. Y 1 . 'bv I t J NV! 5 ,fi 'i J air , All X Q . , 1 ' K ,g Q N9 s sw f N , QS-xl 1 mf fs 21.12.-,sys 5,1-X iii-'iigxoxzs Egg: 1. . . ig LI 'fxfffixfiiiix -i fm fre Hgqsssg?-iviszlw ,, , of 1 4 . of 455 1 i 7 .Q 2'Ji5N Q . s A K, you 651 n important phase of our school life is the training 50 As school begins so does that familar call which lures students to favorite athletic events. The multicolored autumn leaves sail gracefully to the ground, marking the season for the ever-popular football gamesg but when the trees are bare and snowflakes drift gently earthward, ardent fans abandon the icy bleachers and frozen football field, pre- ferring the tense excitement of interscholas- tic basketball games and the thrilling spec- tacles of the matmen. - The howling winds subside, and the world takes on a new life. Spring is in the air and the great outdoors once again echoes with the wild frenzy of sportsminded students, who turn out in full force to enjoy the spring athletics, baseball and track. Interwoven throughout this pattern of seasonal events, we find the color of tradi- tion, the beauty of the future, and the spirit of the school. The cheerleaders, with their enthusiasm, cheer our teams through victory and defeatg the pom-pom girls add the color of their routines to the music of the band. All of this we share as students of Covington High School, as sports fans, and as athletes on the 1958-1959 scholastic teams! 8 ,.,m.,,.. THLETIUS. FOOTBALL Throughout the 1958 football season, the Cougars fought continuously with a spirit unusual to a losing team. Al- though we closed our season with no wins and ten losses, the players' desire to win and determination to display their best was never lost. Outweighed 30 to 40 pounds by their opponents, the Cougars had a rough time early in the season. Being coached by one of the best, they showed improvement with each game and gave creditable performances. The end became certain as the C. H. S. Cougars lost a 6-0 decision to Clifton Forge in the rivalry over the Little Brown Jug. This defeat marked the first time in C. H. S. history that a Cougar team had lost on Burton Field to the Mountaineers. Memories and heartaches never to be forgotten are all a part of the foot- ball season. Victories and defeats com- bine to make football the thrilling game it is today. E l w Saltz, Albert, and Keesee COACHING STAFF The development and presentation of a credit- able team in any sport depends largely on the willingness and patience of a fine coach. The coach is a teacher who instills in a boy sports- manship and ability to work with others. Many hours are spent trying to improve the boy's ability, but win or lose, the coach is a success if he has helped the boy become more of a man. Coach Francis Boodie Albert, a veteran of 16 years as head coach of football at C. H. S., is an outstanding example of these traits. A graduate of Notre Dame, he played four years of football, two as a regular. He has developed many great teams. Coaches Rhea Saltz anrl Stuart Keesee are in the same category. Coach Saltz, an outstanding athlete at Emory and Hen- ry, is a newcomer to Covington High School but has received the respect of every boy he has coached. Stuart Keesee, an alumnus of C. H. S., is one of the youngest coaches in our history. This University of Virginia graduate will coach Cougar baseball for the first time this spring. SCO William Fleming Pulaski ........ Jefferson .... Martinsville . . . Clifton Forge . . E. C. Glass .... Andrew Lewis . Danville ...... Tazewell . . . ' :fi Q 9, fi 'vp' + Si 4 Q 3 A ' 1553 M Gp! J 2' 'xl A X 1 , V . X21 fx, 'T j ,K ll 1 tr' A an X , - is 'ff 'Y ' ki ,gi ., 2 N X M , 5 if 4 gli' Q- Nfl-Wf.g ffwft X I. , Q . 1 33134, ff dv fi ur b .Q M ,f K ie X i k'kk Q ...wsf 'Q 4 df 4 xx u M44- Coach Albert gives the last minute instructions to the team before the action begins. Tension runs high, but, somehow, the boys listen intently. Action ond thrills lend zest to Football in '58 Tommy Glover, making like an Indian, incites Covingtonfs Huffman and opponent fight for a pass in the Cougar fans against their traditional rivals, CIOSIDS lmillltes of the Clifton F0129 game- ' f 'ft . . the Mountameers rom Ch on Forge He won't get far this time, as the Cougars close in on a Clifton player to make the tackle. 54 Homecoming candidates Geral- dine Keith, Mary Kay Chamber- lain, Daye Stone, Carole Steele, Marie Bennett, Ruth Burdette, and Kathleen Langhorne excit- edly await the big moment, as Mr. Smith drives them onto the football field at halftime. , S The cheerleaders give a yell of delight as Cov- ington recovers a fumble and takes possession After many hours of practice, the Covington High School Band forms on Burton Field during the half, presenting a flawless performance. Mayor Humphries and his wife, our school secretary, are apparent- ly enjoying the game. They are both ardent football fans. of the ball. An official rushes in as an attempted end run is halted abruptly by a Cougar lineman. CHEERLEADERS OF '58 In September, 1958, try-outs for cheerleaders were held in Curfman Hall. The girls did yells and were then chosen by popular vote to fill the positions of cheerleaders for the year '58 through '59. The cheerleaders had a big task to perform. but it wasn't work-more of a pleasure. Their job is to lead the students in cheers of victory and keep up the spirits of the players whether we are winning or losing a game. Although our football season wasn't a great success, the cheerleaders tried to keep high spirits in the school. Pep rallies in the school and uptown were led by the cheerleaders with the band as their background. The cheerleaders are at their highest spirits when they begin to make preparations for the Sadie Hawkins dance. Even though the cheerleaders often get tired physically, their spirit never dies. Wanda Carter, Janet Anderson, Mary Kay Chamberlain, Bonnie Laughorne, Carole Steele, Barbara Sites, Martha Hardy, Penny Schoppmey- er, Dottie Burns, Doris Young. THE PoM-PQ,MwGlRLs One of the most colorful units of the Coving- ton High School Band is its pom-pom squad, made up of twelve girls. Following the band in their crisp, white uniforms they carry proudly the school colors of blue and gold. Every afternoon is scheduled for practice with the band. Up and down the school lawn they practice, making their show flawless. They take pride in what they are doing and want all specta- tors to enjoy their routines. Kitty Menefee, Doris Mann, Edna Bolt. Bren- da Cottrell, Elizabeth Swartz, Mary E. Hanna, Debbie Bayne. Priscilla Early, Scotty Boyd, Rose M. Payton, Kathleen Laughorne. Suzanne Robinson and opponent have a jump ball after they have had a brief scramble for it. Covington Covington Covington Covington ........ Covington Covington Covington Covington Covington Dunlap ...... ..... Central ........... . . Clifton Forge Clifton Forge Central ............. BlueRidge Fleming ..., Fleming ..... ..... Blue Ridge Mrs. White and spectators watch as Covington scores another basket. Irene Newcomb and Alice Boyd, managers, keep the score. The C. H. S. Cougarettes have enjoyed a winning sea- son this year, their first for a good while. Boasting a 5-2 record at mid-term, the team still had a rough schedule ahead. With only four three-year players on the squad, the remaining first string positions were filled by two of the six juniors who were playing their second season. The team met ther oponents with the determination and ability to win, and on two occasions, they displayed the components of a spectator's ball game, winning over Clifton Forge and Central High Schools by the narrow margin of one point. Mrs. White, coach of the team, is looking forward to a profitable season next year, having a full first string play- ing for their third year. Girls have successful Basketball season Scott, DeSalvo, Floyd, Barnhart, Richardson, Co-Captain Laughorne, Co-Captain Rice, Switzer, Swartz, Stinnett, Blankenship, Fridley, McCallister. N 1 4 Ron Huffman, Covington's Allen Earehart goes up to big man on the backboards, score two points for the ' gets another rebound. Cougars. Coaches Salt? and Keesge guide thi teagis while the managers ta e care o equipmen an scoring. B 0 Y S, B A S K B A L L Although the Cougar basketball team opened SCORES its season slowly. playing lack-lust ball, the players Covington .... .... 2 s Pniaski ....4o soon developed into a Well-organized scoring unit. Covington .'.' .... 3 4 Central . ....,....,,, 43 Tasting defeat in four straight games, the C. H. S. Covin ton 32 Jefferson 61 cagers rebounded with a sound victory over an old . g , , rival, Clifton Forge, 51-42. Improving with experi- Covmgton - ' ' 4 2 Wflham Flemmg 54 ence, the Cougars, after losing a re-match to Clifton C0viHgt0H ---- - - - -51 Cllftfm F0126 ------- -42 Forge, stormed over a surprisingly good G. M. S. Covington .... .... 2 6 Clifton Forge ..... ...55 teamgaig' I tt. d f Covington .... .... 2 7 Jefferson ..... .... 5 1 OH muous Y se mg goo games Tom the c ' n .... .... 4 5 G. M. s. ........ 36 Cougar five, the cagers have been outclassed but not Covington 27 A d L . '27 outhustled. It .may surprise most, but it takes a ovfng 'mm' n new eww lot more than Just five players to win a game. Good Covmgton -- '--' 3 1 H' C' H- S- -'--- ---- 5 7 support and school spirit give the boys the encour- C0viI1gt0I1 ---- ---- 3 3 Danville ---- ---- 5 8 agement and backing they need to seek the trail of Covington .... .... 3 1 E. C. Glass . .. ...74 vlctory' Covington .... . . . .45 G. M. S. .... . . . . .40 Earehart, Alleng Hicks, Groverg Altizer, Garlandg Rice, Sonnyg Gillispie, Charles, Huffman, Ronnieg Ervin, Billyg Cooke, Billyg Dilly, Randal, Broughman, Gerald. Sk QQ- Q 1 lVB.bsfiiES i ' ' Monty Hayslett, Steve Hoke, Gerald Fortner, Joe Wickline, Jimmy Kincaid, Leroy Forbes, Jerry Patton, Bob Casey, Ronnie Snead, Dickie Scholz, Ron Lowen, Lewis Brisendine JUNICJR VARSITY Cougars .... . . . Jefferson ..... . . . .35 Cougars .... . . . Clifton Forge . . . . . . . 18 Cougars G. M. S. ...... .... 2 3 Cougars .... . . . Clifton Forge . . . . . . .26 Cougars Central ...... .... 1 6 Cougars .... G. M. S. ....19 Huffman, Covington's leading Gerald Broughmnn attempts a scorer, gets two more for the long shot as the buzzer sounds. Blue and Gold. 59 ,,..d' Crowd watches with enthusiasm as Cov- Jerry Harold is in the process of pinning Hudson seems to have the upper hand ington matman Hudson does reversal on his man as he rolls him over on his back. over his Fleming scrapper as he attempts opponent from Fishborne Military AC9.d- to gain a half nelson, emy. Success is never in falling b t ' ' ' h t' f Il SCORES Wrestling, a comparatively new sport at I Q C. H. S., is rapidly becoming an established part Covington ..... .... 2 2 Flshborne .. .... .12 of the athletic program. It is a Sport in which Covington ..... .... 8 Jefferson ..... 41 the participants arg Strictly on their Ownl In 3' wrestling match points are scored according to Covington .,... . . . .28 A. M. A. . .. ..... 28 pins, decisions, and forfeits. Five points are scored Covington ..... .... 2 0 Jefferson .... 34 for a pm? three points for a declslon' . A Grapplers must be 1n excellent physical con- Covington ..... .... 2 5 A. M. A. ..... 33 dition, since wrestling is a test of skill, stamina, C , 1 , and agility. Outstanding matmen this year are ovmgton ' 8 Flemmg 36 Ronnie Robinson, Bob Eggleston, and Norman Covington ..... Fishbome , , I Shumate. Coached by Boodie Albert, the grapplers A Q have really worked hard, and they have earned Covington ----- Flemlng the respect of faculty and student body as well. Shumate, N., Robinson, D., Hudson. T., Ergenbright, S., Keyser. B.. Huffman. P.. Unroe, G., Poague, H., Robinson, R., Armstrong, R., Thompson, T., Smith, C., Eggleston, B., Don nally, E., Taylor, K., Albert, B., Snyder, J., Carter, J., Harold, J., Perkins, R. s..u......-..,..... ... ., .. -- 1 . ge- . - . A g . Bernard Snead Football The qualifications of a good athlete are many, and they are difficult to meet. Cour- age, determination, talent, willingness to work, and a desire to display the best in sportsmanship and performance a.re but a few of the requirements along the dif- ficult course to athletic achievement. Another prime factor in high school ath- .it we Q 3. V. Norman Shumate Wrestling letics in academic achievement. Partici- pants in sports must pass three subjects for eligibility on interscholastic teams. On this page, the 1959 Puffs and Patch- es salutes the one athlete in each sport who has attained recognition in that sport through his or her individual achieve- ment, as we name them THE OUTSTANDING SENIOR ATHLETES OF T959 Betty Richardson Basketball Ronnie Huffman Basketball The highlights of the year--0 gay dance, the Minstrel, I ez The fondest memories of high school are those of the special moments not spent in the classrooms. The dances, whether infor- mal or formal, contribute much to the social life at C. H. S. New dates, new dance steps, and latest fads in clothing are symbolic of teen-age fancies. The auditorium is the scene of many plays, programs and the Minstrel. All of these and others display the many and varied talents of the students. Frivolous, perhaps, on the sur- face, but with deep and lasting meaning to each and every student is this phase of high school life. From the first day of school until gradua- tion, our education is accompanied by a whirl of fun and good times. These dances, plays, and programs, more than anything else, teach us co-operation and consideration of others, qualities so necessary in our future lives. CI pretty gurl -captured by the . SENIOR SUPERLATIVES OF 1959 MOST ATHLETIC Ronnie Huffman Kathleen Langhorne MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Ronnie Bunch Nancy Rice BEST ALL-AROUND Bernard Snead Mary Kay Chamberlain BEST DANCERS Charles Gillespie Elaine Shepard 64 BEST LOOKING Dave Walker Carole Steele BEST DRESSED Ann Griffith H. L. Wickham FRIENDLIEST Janet Anderson Victor Brungart MOST TALENTED Barbara Tucker T. L. Leffel How Superlatives Are Nominated and Elected- The first step in nominating candidates for superlative honors is that of electing two representatives from each senior homeroom to serve on the superlative nominating committee. After the committee has been organized, they meet and dis- cuss the qualifications for each superlative titleg then they submit names of students who they feel meet the requirements of the specific categories. From these names, two couples are nominated for each title, and the senior class elects a winning couple for each superlative honor. The Seniors on these pages may well be proud of their achievement. 65 These three men, Trygve Gulliksen, Chief of Police Donald Leet, and Dr. Ed- win Sheppe, shared what they termed one of the most difficult tasks they ever performed as they judged Covington High School's Beauty Contest, held on January 22. Mr. Gulliksen is an engineer for the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company. He came to the paper mill from Norway, and has resided in Covington for almost a year. Chief Leet, head of the city police force, recently held a similar position in South Norfolk, Virginia. He has served as Chief-of-Police for the city of Cov- ington for almost a year. Dr. Sheppe is now serving as pastor of Granbery M e m o r i a l Methodist Church. He is a native of Covington, al- though he resided in Fredericksburg, Virginia, prior to his appointment to Granbery. Twenty two of Covington High Schools lovely ladies turn on the smiles as they wait for the Judges decision in the most beautiful girl contest. The judging was on Most Beautiful Girl at Covington High .... - iv? , ' if L - 5 g . . 5 S A kx'-- ' A ,B ig 1 1 L ' i Q 2 ' 1,2 5 N KATHLEEN PAIGE LAUGHORNE MARGARET MARIE BENNETT SUE ELLEN BENTLEY MARY CATHERINE CHAMBERLAIN BARBARA SUE TUCKER LEOLA CAROLE STEELE .xgfx .' i 1 L ,. Qsx, Q.,- 37? 1 N f 2 X. 55, N 5 if-is '- gl P gxiq. xg. B KH . . N. 3 Q X . 1 'X Y ..- ls Q zf I .-Ui ' .Q Q xx ,Q Q.. Q 1 , ,.. , . 1 Q x 2 x l J 'M-v Ip' K . 'fo S.. 73 '15- l his Q Baskets galore are brought in by each homeroom during the Christmas season. The baskets go to needy families and are welcome gifts during the holiday season. The Sophisticated Seven, under the direction of Mrs. Nell Fleshman, provide music for many of our dances. Decorations on the bulletin boards throughout the school are a part of the festive season. 7l Beautiful decorations and soft music created an at- mosphere for an enchanting evening. The vocal class. under the direction of Mrs. Flesh- man, opens the annual Christmas Concert with Joy To The World . hese beautiful young ladies were chosen Now accepted m b f em ers o the C. H. S. Eddie Donnally, the little boy with the y junior class representatives to per- student body, these sophomores are be- big voice, tells us I Was Big Man form before the student body during stowed with the supreme honor-an op- Yesterday -Jumor class officers Debbie Sophomore Initiation. portunity to occupy the coveted senior Bayhei Judy Bilfnhaft and Walter A11312- section of the auditorium. They won't be er nod their approval. seen here again for two years. SADIE HAWKINS The coolest dance of the year gets of- ficially under way as the cheerleaders gather to plan the annual Sadie Hawk- ins Dance. Girls ask boys and there's fun for all way down in Dog Patch Hollow. Each cheerleader nominates a candidate for Lil Abner, who is elected on a penny- a-vote basis. The winning couple enjoys the privilege of reigning during the re- mainder of the dance. A weird assortment of corsages are modeled by bashful boysg some of the prize bouquets never make the finals- a boy gets mighty hungry dancing, and grapes are hard to resist. All too soon, the gay festivities end and Dog Patch Hollow is once more engulfed in dark- ness. SOPHOMCDRE INITIATION There is no end to the fun as the traditional Sophomore Initiation gets under way. Members of the junior class plan an assembl t . ' ' y o acquaint us with sophomore faces and tal- ents. Singing, dancing, and other drastic punishments are taken in stride by the newcomers to Covin ton H' h g ig 5 stu- dents look back on this memorable day as one of the high- lights of school life. Bob Ransome and Wanda Carter are first place winners for Lil Abner and Daisy Mae. Bill Cooke and Martha Hardy take second place. At the Sadie Hawkins Dance, the cheerleaders line up with candidates M r. Heretick presents prizes to Ber- for Lil Abner. They stay in this posi- nard Snead, Carole Steele, Kitten Mill- gora for the traditional Virginia er, and Kenny Bickers for having the ee . ' most attractive corsages. Queen Betty Stone and her king, Sharn Perry, rule over the Junior-Senior Prom from their throne be- neath the cherry trees. Japanese maidens Carolyn Hundley and Sue Bentley act as ladies of the royal court. Japanese Geisha girls bow before the audience as they begin the program of the evening. The costumes and decorations are in keeping with the selected theme, Sayonara . MONOGRAM FORMA on Volentine's Doy Miss Priscilla Early, Monogram Queen, smiles ra- diantly as Mr. Keesee makes her title official. Miss Bonnie Laughorne was named runner-up. Junior and Senior class officers lead the graduating class as they promenade for the Grand March a colorful tradition of the Prom. Junior - Senior Prom An array of color and beauty dominates as the junior class presents their farewell dance for the graduating class. The theme of the prom, Say- onara , is vividly portrayed in a picturesque setting of oriental design. The mood for the dance is set by a quaint bridge over which the couples pass as they enter the gymnasium, now converted into a Jap- anese paradise. Tables are placed beneath blossoming cherry trees and at the far end of the gym, a painting of Mount Fujiama adds to the scenery. The orchestra, the Sophisticated Seven, furnished the music from their platform, while two Japanese dragons looked on from their place on the wall. An exotic evening, a colorful setting, an entertaining program, an ex- cellent orchestra, and an appropriate song-the theme from the movie Sayonara -by vocalist Bar- bara Tucker combined to make the Junior-Senior Prom of 1958 a farewell never to be forgotten by those graduating. L A huge crowd of students turned out for the Boys' Monogram Formal. Decorations carried out a Valen- tine motif. The spirit of Saint Valentine was in the air as the Mono- gram Dance got under way. The gym, decorated in the form of a huge heart, added color to the formal. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the Monogram Queen, Priscilla Early, and runner-up, Bonnie Laughorne. The girls were elected on a penny-a-vote basis. Music for the occasion was provided by the popular Sophisticated Seven and the dance floor reflected a rain- bow of colors as girls in colorful gowns danced gracefully across the gym with their partners. The Boys' Monogram Club furnished refreshments for their guests as they added one more memory to their collection of treasured moments' at C. H. S. Trumpet. . . Saxophones. . . ....... . . . . . Clarinet. . . Drums ..... Bass ..... Piano .... Endmen, Jawn , Bones , Cricket , GaIoot , Fingers , and Lightnin , tell us about Ramblers and Cadillacs in their rendition of Beep-Beep . Arrayed in polka-dot pajamas, Dottie Burns and Dottie Gaylor dance as the chorus sings Steam Heat. MINSTREL TIME... . COME The Minstrel cast and chorus, with Mrs. Fleshman and the Sophisticated Seven',', present a striking pic- ture on opening night. W VK 'T 1 H N9 Q x ' ' S 1 9: f X X X.Qx X 5, X Yi' af 5 x A Ss vig RES 3 P ' 1, A ,?' ak . 3 L Q . When we lecive C.H.S. behind, we will take with SB us o remembronce of ourselves, os Each year we students strive hard to make life at Covington High School better. We work together with the teachers in studies and activities to make it a more outstand- ing place, not only for ourselves but for peo- ple in the community, who have many oc- casions to attend the activities that play a big part in the lives of all students at C. H. S. We may have to study hard but we realize that this, as well as all of the activities, is just another part of life in school. As students, we must realize the impor- tance of good sportsmanship, co-operation, courtesy, and the ability to do our work well and to learn how to appreciate the real values of life. This we can do only by being students that are a real asset to our school. We acknowledge and accept our studies and look upon them as a source of gaining knowledge and security for our future, whether we are planning to attend college or to secure a job after graduation. When students of Covington High School get together, you will most likely hear us discussing our favorite subject - life at C.H.S. TUDE T The,Senior Class of 1959 We are at an ending and a beginning: on commencement we end the part of our life which is Covington High School, and we begin another, anticipating the opportun- ity of building a better life through the knowledge we have gained. For three years we have been a part of Covington High School. Since we first came here as sophomores, we have learned many lessons which reach beyond the pages of our textbooks. We have learned the true meanings of words like responsibility , scholarship , leadership , and co-op- eration . We have learned from the admin- istration, from the faculty, and from each other. We first realized that we were seniors when our rings arrived, and then, we re- ceived our annuals-for the last time. Aft- er the Junior-Senior Prom, the days flew -class day-senior banquet- senior privi- leges-Baccalaureate-and finally, our di- plomas! But for us, this is more than a beginning and an ending: it is a transition. We will not leave Covington High behind us, for it has become a part of us, just as we have been a part of it! OFFICERS Norman Shumate. .President Ronald Huffman Vice President Kathleen Laughorne . Secretary William Cooke .... Treasurer 1 4 JANET ANN ANDERSON The very flower of youth. PAUL LEONARD ARMENTROUT 'Thou art a fellow of a good respect. EDITH MAE BANE The mirror of all courtesy. DORIS LEE BARBEE 'I would live to study, and not study to live. JERRY ALLEN BARTLEY 'Enough work to do, and strength enough to do the work. MARGARET MARIE BENNETT Bright as a rose new blown. SUE ELLEN BENTLEY Born for success she seemed. WILLIAM JACKSON BESS Good nature and good sense are good companions. HAROLD BERKLEY BICKERS Deeds, not words. DAVID ALLEN BLAND 'A good heart is better than all the heads in the world. BARRY WINSTON BLANKENSHIP Whatever he gives, he gives the best. ROBERT WAYNE BOERNER Why should he study hard and wrack his brain? if LINDA FAYE BOONE Nothing endures but personal qualities. NORMA JEAN BOSTIC For her heart was in her work. SYDNEY GRAY BOWERS Her wit was more than man, her innocence a child. ALICE FRAZIER BOYD Kindness is wisdom. PHYLLIS JEAN BRISENDINE It matters not how long we live, but how. JOHN DOUGLAS BROUGHMAN, JR. The mathematician has reached the highest rung' on the ladder of human thought. RANDALL VICTOR BRUNGART A man of mark. JOYCE MARIE BRYANT Well-mannered, gentle, quick to serve-and able. RONALD LEE BUNCH None but himself can be his parallel. RUTH NELSON BURDETTE A witty woman is a treasure. HARRIETTE ELIZABETH BURKS I can resist everything but temp- tation. BETTY JOYCE BUSH The day is short, the work is much. MARY ELLEN CALHOUN Charm strikes the sight and ' merit wins the soul. JAMES WILLIAM CAMPBELL I love a broad margin to my life. ROBERT SAYLOR CAMPBELL I hate quotations. Tell me what you know. lc JOSEPH HANNAH CARPENTER He is a part of all that he has met. LINDA LOU CARPER Her actions are modest. LEONARD LEE CARTER Better a bad excuse, than none. MARY CATHERINE CHAMBERLAIN In the very nick of time. NORA VIRGINIA CLARK Smiles in her eyes. JANET ANN CLARKSON Thou hast the keys of Paradise. We stand on the threshold of tomorrowg Bl Guided by mutual education and experienceg SONJA GAY CLEMONS ' Your brain is in a muddleg your - heart is in a wh1rl. ERMA JOYCE CODY In thy face I see the hope of faith, truth and loyalty. WILLIAM MILTON COOKE The fair sex is your department. x I' WILLIAM CLYDE COVERSTON - - I only ask for information. . A I ' ROWENA COXE - She that hath knowledge spareth her word. PATRICK DEWEY CROWDER He is the very pink of courtesy. GALE JACKSON DEACON Life's race well rung Life's work well done. LARRY VAUGHN DEACON I have no mockings or arguments: I witness and wait. GENE RAYMOND DELBRIDGE This busy world and I shall ne'er agree. B2 ALLEN MILLER EAREHART The windy satisfaction of the - tongue. WILLIAM HARPER EGGLESTON The terrible burden of having nothing to do. MARTHA FRANCES ERWIN Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. FRED FENTON FORBES, JR. Trouble sits lightly on my shoulders. VIRGINIA ELIZABETH GABBERT Laugh and the World laughs with you. GERALD WAYNE GIBSON Men of few words are the best men. CHARLES WAYNE GILLESPIE What I can't see I will never believe in! ANNE LOUISE GLOVER I will be the pattern of all patience. PATRICIA ANN GOODE What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness '! CAROLYN ANN GRIFFITH A woman is a dish for the gods. BEVERLY LEE HALTERMAN It is not enough to do goody one must do it the right way. RICHARD WAYNE HASTINGS Throw fear to the wind. FRED MONROE HEPLER Better late than never. VIRGINIA LOUISE HITE Gentle of speech, beneficient of mind. GLORIA LORRAINE HODGES Being in a hurry is one of the tributes she plays to life. RONALD DEAN HUFFMAN I came, I saw, I conquered. CAROLYN SUE HUNDLEY 'Little friends may prove to be great friends. SHIRLEY ANN HYLTON A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. IRENE MAE JACKSON She smiled, and the shadows departed. THOMAS WAYNE JACKSON I have not slept one wink. JANE ANN JOHNSON Of learning took she greatest care and heed. STEWART CRIST JOHNSON I shall laugh myself to death. JOHN DOUGLAS JOHNSTON Curly locks-curly locks-wilt thou be mine? JOYCELYN HOPE JONES Messenger of friendship. GERALDINE FAYE KEITH Gentlemen always remember blondsf' BERKLEY MILLER KEY 'His bark is worse than his bite.' WILLIAM MARVIN KEYSER Words sweet as honey from his lips distill'd. RICHARD THOMAS KING I meant to do my work today- but . . . WALTER MILES KNICK There was nothing more fun than a man! BONNIE SUE KNIGHTON In faith, lady, you have a merry heart. LARRY NELSON KNIGHTON Never say more than is necessary. BETTY ANN LACKS For her heart was in her work.' ROBERT LAIR I cannot do everything, but I can try. We expectcmtly owcut our place In the future, r Eoger to goin new knowledge through living ELWYNN LEE LAUGHORNE Every way makes my gain. KATHLEEN PAIGE LAUGHORNE There's a language in her eye, her cheek, her lips. THURMAN LEAR LEFFEL '4I'll put that in mv considering cap. EDITH LYNN LEITCH In friendship I early was taught to believe. MARVIN LESLIE LIPES I've taken my fun where I've found it. BARBARA' JANETTE LOAN Learn to live and live to learn. MARTHA JOANN LOAN The faithful are certain of their reward. RICHARD ALLEN LOGAN I Good and handsome enough. JAMES ALLEN LONG One's outlook is a part of his virtue. B6 GLADYS MARIE LOYD Tie all thy cares up. FRANK HOUSTON MACKEY I'l1 note you in my book of memory. MARY SUE MARTIN I am caught by her berry brown hair. MYRA SUE MARTIN All things are good to the good. KATHERINE PAGE MENEFEE Full of vim, vigor. and vitality is she! CARL ROY MESSICK He'll find a way. JANICE ANN MIDDLETON She has sweetness all her own. ELLA JANE MORGAN What one has, one ought to use. CHARLES WILLIS MYERS Let tomorrow take care of tomorrow. DONNA LEE McBEE A clear conscience is a sure card. WENDELL GRAY McCALLISTER Noble thoughts rule the world. JANICE KIMBALL NEILL Music is well said to be the speech of angels. ELEANOR CHURCHILL NESTER From a little spark may burst a mighty flame. IRENE IRIS NEWCOMB As frank as rain on cherry blossoms. JO ANN NOEL She was all 'gentleness and tender heart. CARL SAMUEL PERSINGER Laugh yourself into stitches. MARVIN BRICK PERSINGER A true and brave and downright honest man. NANCY CAROL PERSINGER For she was just the quiet kind whose nature never varies. NORMAN LEWIS PERSINGER What is the use of speech? Silence were fitter. WILLIAM BERKLEY PERSINGER As good as gold. ROSSER JACKSON PETTIT, III They laugh that win. FREDERICK ELMORE PIERCE No sooner said than done- so acts your man of worth. HOWARD JAMES POAGUE But now my task is smoothly done. SHIRLEY ANN POWELL The best mirror is an old friend.' i REBECCA JANE PYLE 'As sure as a pearl and as Derfectg ,,... a noble and innocent girl. GLENDON ALLEN PYSELL This high man with a great thing to pursue. MALCOLM McNEER RALSTEN Oh, this learning, what a thing I it is! I K CYRIL SANDERSON RICE I can be pushed just so far.' ,X NANCY ELIZABETH RICE With strength and patience all her grievous loads are borne. JAMES NORMAN RICHARD An affable and courteous gentleman. BETTY LANGE RICHARDSON I'll not budge an inch. BARBARA JEAN ROSE Take a pair of sparkling eyes. SARAH EDITH ROSE I want to be alone. As seniors, we ore the hope ond promise, The purpose and success of tomorrow. ROBERT WAYNE SEE Anything for a quiet life. MADELYN ELAINE SHEPARD As merry as the day is long. CAROLE LEE SHIFLETT So sweet the blush of bashfulnessf' NORMAN ERNEST SHUMATE He attains whatever he pursues. LUTHER LAYNE SIMMONS Honor lies in honest toil. GAIL DARE SIZEMORE Tie all thy cares up. CHARLES GILLIAM SMITH Wearing his wisdom lightly. DOROTHY JUNE SMITH My thoughts and I were of another world. JANET FAYE SMITH Thy modesty's a candle to thy merit. 90 MARION RODNEY SMITH The reason firm, the temperate will. BERNARD HOPKINS SNEAD He is at no end of his actions. TEX OWLIN SOUTHERS He's a sure card. SANDRA SUE SPINKS Zealous yet modest. LEOLA CAROLE STEELE As full of spirit as the first of May. LAVERA DAYE STONE Self-reverence, self-knowledge, and self-control. JUDY MAE SWITZER The shortest answer is doing. GRAYSON LEROY THACKER As he thinketh in his heart, so is he. EMORY ASHBY THOMPSON Let us be up and doing. ANNAJEAN MARIE TUCKER Rush on-keep moving. BARBARA SUE TUCKER Come, give us a taste of your quality. JOYCE ETHEL TUCKER A cheerful look makes a dish a feast. M' V .-i WILLIAM ALAN TURNER Do wrong to none. THELMA DEAN VIA I laughed till I cried. DAVID THOMPSON WALKER He, from whose lips divine persuasion flows. RAYMOND EPHRAM WALTON Let tomorrow take care of tomorrow. BETTY LOU WARWICK Lovely as the day. ELNORA MAE WARWICK A tender heart, a will inflexible. HOWARD LAWRENCE WICKHAM Given to hospitality. LAWRENCE DAVID WOLFE Life is too short to waste. JOHN WILLIAM WORRELL Thou are not constant but are changing still. H EUGENE ELLIBY YOUNG Ah, why should life all labour be ? ROBERT SCOTT YOUNG It's a mad world. SENIOR DIRECTORY Anderson, Janet Ann Office Staff 3. Reporters Club 2. Safe-T-Queens 2, 3. Safe- T-Queens Secretary 3. Homeroom Secretary 2, 3. Home- room Treasurer 4. Class Vice President 2. Glee Club 4. Minstrel 4. Annual Staff 4. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4. Tri-Hi-Y Sec- retary 4. Senior Play 4. Monogram Club 4. Cheerleader 2, 3, 4. A'Cappella Choir 4. Armentrout, Paul Leonard, Jr. Travel Club 2. Barbee, Doris Lee F.T.A. 3, 4. F.T.A. Treasurer 4. Band 2. 3. 4. All State West fmusicl 4. Beta Club 3, 4. Honor Student 3, 4. Bennett, Margaret Marie F.H.A. 4. Safe-T-Queens 3. Class President 2. Glee Club 3. Minstrel 3. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4. Student Council 2. Band 2. Bentley, Sue Ellen F.H.A. 2. Handicraft Club 2. Senior Play 4. Tri-Hi-Y Treasurer 4. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4. Blue Ridge 4. Honor Student 2. Beta Club 3, 4. Beta Convention 4. Bess, William Jackson Track 2, 3, 4. Monogram Club 3. Bickers, Harold Berkley Track 2, 3, 4. Basketball Manager 2, 3, 4. Football 3, 4. Monogram Club 3, 4. Student Council 4. Blankenship, Barry Winston Basketball 2. School Service Club 2. Boone, Linda Faye F.B.L.A. 3. Vice President 3. Handicraft 2. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4. Tri-Hi-Y Vice President 4. Bostic, Norma Jean Homeroom Vice President 3. Drivers Training 3. Drill Team 2. Bowers, Sydney Gray Speech Arts 2. Speech Arts Treasurer 2. F.H.A. 4. Senior Play 4- Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4. Tri-Hi-Y Chaplain 3. Boyd, Alice Frazier Handicraft Club 2. Basketball Manager 4. Senior Play 4. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4. Beta Club 3, 4. Beta President 4. Beta Conventions 3, 4. Student Council 3. Honor Student 2, 3. Brisendine, Phyllis Jean Homeroom Treasurer 25 Secretary 4. Drivers Training 3. Dance Club 2. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4. Reporters Club 4. Drill Team 2. Broughman, John Douglas, Jr. Library Staff 4. Homeroom Vice President 3. K.V.G. 3, 4. Basketball 2, 3. Science Club 2. Honor Student 3. Broughman, Ralph Wayne D. 0. 4.-Parliamentariang Football 2. Brungart, Randall Victor Track 2. Safe-T-Kings 2, 3. Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Minstrel 2, 3, 4. Football 3, 4. Beta Club 3, 4. Band 2. A'Cappella Choir 4. Honor Student 3, 4. Bryant, Joyce Marie Record Club 2. F.H.A. 2, 3, 4. Bunch, Ronald Lee Track 3. Reporters Club 2. Homeroom President 2, 3. Class President 3. K.V.G. 3, 4. Minstrel 3. Annual Staff 4. Senior Play 4. Student Council President 4. Student Council Convention 3. Boy's State 3. S.I.P.A. 4. Burdette, Ruth Nelson F.H.A. 2, 3. D.E.g Minstrel 2, 3, 4. Pom-Pom 2, 3. Burks, Harriette Elizabeth Safe-T-Queens 2, 3. Homeroom Secretary 2, Homeroom President 3. Annual Staff 2, 3, 43 Editor of Announcer 4. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, District Vice President 4, Tri-Hi-Y Valley District Convention 3, 4. Pom-Pom 2. Majorette 3, 4. S.I.P.A. 3. Bush, Betty Joyce Drivers Training 2. Calhoun, Mary Ellen Record Club 2. F.H.A. 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2. Homeroom Vice President 3. Student Council 2. Campbell, James William K.V.G. 4. Drivers Training 2. Travel Club 2. Campbell, Robert Saylor K.V.G. 4. D.E. 3. Drivers Training 2. Table Games 2. Carpenter, Joseph Hannah III Homeroom Treasurer 2. Homeroom President 3. Basketball 2. Wrestling 3. Drivers Training 3. Carter, Leonard Lce D.O. Football 3, 4. Chamberlain, Mary Catherine Safe-T-Queens 2, 3. Drivers Training 3, 4. Minstrel 2, 3, 4. Annual Staff 2, 3, 4. Assistant Editor 3, 4. Senior Play 4. Monogram Club 43 Treasurer 4. Cheerleader 2. 3. 4. Head Cheerleader 4. Honor Student 2. S.I.P.A. 2, 3. Home- coming Qucen 4. Clarkson, Janet Ann Drivers Training 3. Beta Club 3, 4. Honor Student 3. Clemons, Sonja Gay F.H.A. Songleader. Minstrel 3, 4. A'Cappella Choir 4. Cody, Erma Joyce Travel Club 2. F.H.A. 2, 3, 4. Homeroom President 2. 3. E. Drivers Training 3. Table Games 2. Student Council Cook, William Milton Class Treasurer 4. K.V.G. 3. Baseball 2. 4. Football 4. Monogram Club 3, 4. School Service Club 2. Basketball 3, 4. Coverston, William Chester Travel Club Treasurer 3. D.O. President 4. Nature Club 2. Coxe, Rowena F.H.A. 2. Table Games 2. Beta Club 3, 4. State Club Con- vention 3, 4. Honor Student 2, 3. Crowder, Patrick Dewey Homeroom Treasurer 4. Deacon, Gale Jackson Track 2, 3, 4. Drivers Training 2. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Foot- ball 2, 3, 4. Science 2. Monogram Club 3, 4. Delbridge, Gene Raymond Homeroom Vice President 2. Football 3. Earehart, Allen Miller Track 2, 3, 4. K.V.G. 3, 4. Drivers Training 4. Minstrel 3, 4. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Football 2, 3, 4. Co-Captain 4. Senior Play 4. Monogram Club 3, 4. Student Council 4. Band 2. Erwin, Martha Frances F.H.A. 2, 3. Forbes, Fred Fenton Safe-T-Kings 2, 3, 4. D. O. 3. Dance Club 2. Drill Team 3. Gabbert, Virginia Elizabeth F.H.A. 2, 3, 45 Vice President 3. Drivers Training 4. Gibson, Jerry Wayne Track 4. Drivers Training 4. Baseball 4.- Gillespie, Charles Wayne Track 2, 3, 4. Minstrel 2, 3, 4. Basketball 4. Basketball :Captain 4. Football 2, 4. Senior Play 4. Monogram Club SENIOR DIRECTORY Glover, Anne Louise F.H.A. 2. Drivers Training 4. Minstrel 3, 4. Tri-Hi-Y 4. Bible Club 2. Drill Team 2. A'Cappella Choir 4. Goode, Patricia Ann Drivers Training 2. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, Historian 4. Drill Team 2. Griffith, Carolyn Anne Drivers Training 3, 4. Minstrel 3, 4. Tri-Hi-Y 4. Student Council. 3. A'Cappella Choir 4. Halterman, Beverly Lee Homeroom President 2. Homeroom Vice President 3, 4. K.V.G. 2. Football 2, 3, 4. Senior Play 4. Science Club 2. Science Club Vice President 2. Monogram Club 4. Student Council 2, 3, 4. Student Council Treasurer 4. Hastings, Richard Wayne Travel Club 2. Homeroom Treasurer 3. K.V.G. 2, 3, 4. K.V.G. Patrol Leader 4. Football 2, 3, 4g Co-Captain 4. Baseball 2, 4. Wrestling 2. Monogram Club 2, 3, 4. Monogram Club President 4. Hayslett, Augustus Adolphus Travel Club 2, 3g Vice President 2. K.V.G. 2, 3. Basketball 3, 4. Monogram Club 3, 4. Hepler, Fredrick Monroe K.V.G. 2, 3. D.O. 2, 3. Hite, Virginia Louise Table Games 2. Glee Club 3, 4. Minstrel 3, 4. Senior Play 4. A'Cappella Choir 4. Hodges, Gloria Lorraine F.T.A. 2, 43 Parliamentarian 4. Glee Club 4. Minstrel 4. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4. Bible Club 2. Beta Club 3, 4. Band 4. Honor Student 3. Huffman, Ronald Dean Track 2, 3, 4. Class Vice President 4. K.V.G. 4. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Co-Captain 4. Football 3, 4, Co-Captain 4. Senior Play 4. Monogram Club 3, 4. Band 2. Annual Staff 4. Hundley, Carolyn Sue Safe-T-Queens 3. Class Secretary 3. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, Presi- dent 4. Model General Assembly 3. Beta Club 3, 4. Student Council 3. Honor Student 2. Hylton, Shirley Anne Office Staff 4. F.H.A. 2, 3. Drivers Training 4. Glee Club 3, 4. Minstrel 3, 4. Drill Team 2. A'Cappella Choir 4. Jackson, Irene Mae F.H.A. 2, 3. Homeroom Treasurer 3. Jackson, Thomas Wayne D.E. 4. Dance Club 2. Football 2, 3, 4, Captain 4. Wrestling 3, 4, Captain 4. Monogram 4. Johnson, Jane Ann F.H.A. 2, 3, Program Chairman 2, Vice President 2. F.H.A. Convention 2. Tri-Hi-Y 4. Johnston, John Douglas K.V.G. 3. Nature Club 2. Honor Student 2. Johnson, Stuart Crist Track 3. Jones, Joycelyn Hope F.H.A. 2, 3. Homeroom Secretary 4. Drivers Training 4. Dance Club 2. , Keith, Geraldine Faye Office Staff 3. Homeroom Treasurer 2. Drivers Training 3. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4. Majorette 3, 4. Handicraft Club 2, Honor Student 4. Keyser, William Marvin gage-T-Kings 2, 3. Table Games 2. Minstrel 4. Wrestling ' ' King, Richard Thomas Track 2, 3. Travel Club 2, 3. Safe-T-Kings 2, 3. K.V.G. 2, 3, 4. Leader 3. Nature Club 3. Knighton, Bonnie Sue 2, 3, Songleader 3. F.H.A. Convention 43 Minstrel l ' Knighton, Larry Nelson Baseball 2, 4. Monogram Club 3, 4. Student Council 3. Lacks, Betty Ann F.H.A. 2, 3. Langhorne, Elwynn Lee D.E. 4. School Service Club 2, 3. Langhorne, Kathleen Paige .- F.H.A. 3, Parliamentarian 3, Homeroom Vice President 25 Class Vice President 3, Class Secretary 4. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4. Tri-Hi-Y 4. Monogram Club 4. Beta Club 3, 4, Secretary 4. Student Council 3, 4. Drill Team 2. Pom-Pom 3, 4. Honor Student 2, 3. Girls' State 4. Leffel, Thurman Lear Minstrel 3, 4. Band 2, 3, 4. A'Cappella Choir 4. Leitch, Edith Lynn Library Staff 4. Homeroom Secretary 2. Dance Club 2, 3. Glee Club 3, 4. Minstrel 3, 4. Student Council 4. A'Cappella Choir 3, 4. Lipes, Marvin Leslie ' Safe-T-Kings 2, 3. K.V.G. 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 2. 3, 4. Minstrel 2, 3, 4. Football 4. Senior Play 3, 4. Bible Club 2, 3. Band 2, 3. A'Cappella Choir 2, 3. Loan, Barbara Janette F.B.L.A. 3, Convention 3. Handicraft Club 2. Loan, Martha Jo Ann F.H.A. 2, 3, 4. Drivers Training 2. Drill Team 2. Logan, Richard Allen Minstrel 2. Football 2. Lowe, James Thurmond, Jr. D.E. 3, 4. Mackey, Frank Houston D.E. 4. Martin, Mary Sue F.H.A. 2, 4, Drivers Training 2. Drill Team. Menefee, Katherine Page F.H.A. 2, 3. 4. Safe-T-Queens 2, 3. Glee Club 3, 4, Minstrel 3, 4. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4. Drill Team 2. Pom-Pom 3, 4, Head Pom-Pom 4. A'Cappella Choir 4. Messick, Carl Roy Reporters Club 2. Senior Play 4. Beta Club 4. Honor Student 4. Middleton, Janice Ann F.H.A. 2, 3, Parliamentarian 2, Secretary 3. Beta Club 3, 4. Student Council 4. Honor Student 2, 3. Morgan, Ella Joyce F.H.A. 3, 4. Drivers Training 3. Drill Team 2. Myers, Charles Willis K.V.G. 2. D.O. 4, Vice President 4. Minstrel 4. Drill Team 2. McBee, Donna Lee F.H.A. 2, 3, 4. Drivers Training 3. McCallister, Wendell Gray K.V.G. 2, 3. D.E. 4. Drivers Training 3, 4. Nature Club 2. Neill, Kim Speech Arts 2, F.T.A. Secretary 4. F.H.A. 2. Glee Club 3, 4. Minstrel 3, 4. A'Cappella Choir 3, 4. Honor Student 3. Nester, Eleanor Library Staff 3, 4. , Newcomb, Irene Iris ' F.H.A. 3. Basketball 2. Student Council 2, 3. Jr. Repre- sentative. Noel, Jo Ann F.H.A. Historian 1, Treasurer 2, Treasurer 3, Miss F.H.A. 4. Drivers Training 2. Student Council 3. SENIOR DIRECTORY Persinger, Carl Samuel Record Club 2. F.T.A. Treasurer 2. Homeroom Treasurer 2. Basketball 2. Football 3, 4. Baseball 2. 4. Wrestling 2, 3. Monogram Club 2, 3, 4. Student Council 4. Persinger, Marvin Brick Travel Club 2. D.E. 2, 3. Drivers Training 2. Table Games 2. . Persinger, Nancy Carol F.H.A. 2, 3. Persinger, Norman Lewis Drivers Training 3. Persinger, William Berkley D.E. 3, 4. Drivers Training 2. Drill Team 2. Pettit, Jack Table Games 2. Senior Play 4. Pierce, Freddie Elmore All State Music 4. Glee Club 3, 4. Minstrel 3, 4. Band 2, 3, 4. A'Cappella Choir 4. Honor Student 4. Poague, Howard James K.V.G. 4. Drivers Training 2. Minstrel 4. Baseball 2, 4. Wrestling 3, 4. Monogram Club 3, 4. Powell, Shirley Ann F.H.A. 2. Pyle, Rebecca Jane Beta Club 3, 4. Honor Student 2. Handicraft 2. Pysell, Glen Allen Senior Play 4. Beta Club 3, 4. Treasurer 4, Honor Student 2, 3, 4. Ralston, Malcolm McNeer, Jr. D.O. 4. Drivers Training 2. Minstrel 2. Basketball 2. Band 2, 3 4. ' Rice, Cyril Sanderson Homeroom- Vice President 2. Homeroom Treasurer 3. K.V.G. 2, 3, 4. Football 2, 3, 4. Baseball 2, 4. Auditorium gulls 2. Monogram Club 2, 3, 4. Vice President Monogram u 4. Rice, Nancy Elizabeth Record Club 2. Safe-T-Queens 3. Homeroom Secretary 2. Class Secretary 2. Basketball 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4. Annual Staff 3, 4. Editor 4. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4. Chaplain 3. Valley District Convention 3. M.G.A. 3, Monogram Club 4. Vice President 4g Beta Club 3, 4. Beta Convention 4. Student Council 2. Honor Student 2, 3, 4. S.I.P.A. 3, 4. Richardson, Betty Lange F.H.A. 3. Table Games 2. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Monogram 3, 4. Rose, Sarah Edith F.T.A. 3, 43 Publicity Chairman 3g President 4. All State West 4. Glee Club 4. Minstrel 4. Band 2, 3, 4. Shepard, Madalyn Elaine Safe-T-Queens 2, 3. Drivers Training 2. Minstrel 2, 3, 4. Annual Staff 4. S.I.P.A. 4. Drill Team 2. Shifflett, Carole Lee F.H.A. 2. Homeroom President 2, 3. Drill Team 2. Shumate, Norman Ernest Track 2, 3. Class President 4. Basketball 2. Wrestling 2, 3, 4. Monogram Club 2, 3, 4. Beta Club 3, 43 Beta Club Vice President 4. Beta Club Convention 3, 4. Student Council 4. Band 2, 3. Simmons, Luther Layne D.O. 4. Bible Club 2. Sizemore, Gail Dare Record Club 2. D.O. 4. Drivers Training 3. Bible Club 2. Snead, Bernard Hopkins Homeroom President 2, 3. Homeroom Vice President 4. Minstrel 3, 4. Football 2, 3, 4. Co-Captain 4. Wrestling 2. Senior Play 4. Monogram Club 3, 4. Student Council 3. A'Cappella Choir 4. - Smith, Dorothy June D.E. 3, 45 President 4. State Convention 3. Drill Team 2. Snead, Larry Edwin Travel Club 2. K.V.G. 2. D.O. 3. Snead, Larry Gleason Record Club 2. Homeroom President 2. K.V.G. 2, 3. Basket- ball 2, 3. Football 2. Baseball 4. Southers, Tex Owlin Dance Club 3. Spinks, Sandra Sue F.H.A. 2, 4. Steele, Leola Carole Office Staff 2. Reporters Club 2. Homeroom Vice Presi- dent 2. Homeroom Secretary 4. Drivers Training 3. Tri- Hi-Y Club 3, 4. Monogram Club President 4. Student Council Secretary 4. Cheerleader 2, 3, 4. Stone, Lavera Daye F.H.A. Reporter 3. F.H.A. President 4. F.H.A. State Con- vention. ' Switzer, Judy Mae F.T.A. 3. F.T.A. Vice President 4. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Bible 3. Monogram Club 4. Beta Club 3, 4. Band 2, 3, 4. Honor Student 2, 4. Thacker, Grayson Leroy K.V.G. 3, 4. Service Club 2. Thompson, Emory Ashby Drivers Training 4. Glee Club 3, 4. Minstrel 3, 4. Basket- ball 2. Wrestling 2, 3, 4. Band 2, 3, 4. A'Cappella Choir 4. Tucker, Annejean Marie Drivers Training 3. Drill Team 2. Tucker, Barbara Sue Safe-T-Queens 2, 3. Glee Club 3, 4. Minstrel 3, 4. Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4. Monogram Club 4. Band 2, 3, 4. A'Cappella Choir 4. Tucker, Joyce Ethel Office Staff 3, 4. Record Club Secretary-Treasurer 2. F.H.A. 2. Drivers Training 4. Honor Student 3. Turner, William Allen D.O. 4. Via, Thelma Dean Speech Arts Secretary 2. F.H.A. 2. Glee Club 3, 4. Minstrel 3, 4. Bible Club 2. A'Cappella Choir. Walker, David Thompson Travel Club 2. Safe-T-Kings 2. Safe-T-Kings Secretary 3. K.V.G. 2, 3, 4. Annual Staff 4. Senior Play 4. Walton, Raymond Ephram D.E. 4. Dance Club 3. Sport Club 2. Basketball 2, 3. Band 2. Warwick, Betty Lou F.H.A. 2. Glee Club 3, 4. Handicraft Club 2. Minstrel 3, 4. A'Cappella Choir 4. Warwick, Elnora Mae Record Club 2. F.H.A. 2. Senior Play 4. Student Council 4. Watts, Irvin Franklin Record Club 2. D.O. 4. District State. Whitehead, Daryl P. D.O. President 4. Basketball 2. Wickham, Howard Lawrence Track 3. Homeroom Treasurer 2. Homeroom President 4. Sophomore Class Treasurer 2. Glee Club 3, 4. Minstrel 3, 4. Football 2, 3, 4. Wrestling 3. Monogram Club 3, 4. Stu- dent Council 2. A'Cappella Choir 3, 4. Young, Eugene Elliby Table Games 3. Nature Club 2. Young, Robert Scott Band 2, 3, 4. The Junior Closs The school year is almost completedg another is at hand. We weren't quite as scared about coming to Covington High School the first day of school as we were last year. The routines were more familiar to us. This year we were handing out the Sophomore Initiation instead of receiving it. We were looked up to by sopho- mores, but we still did not quite compare with the seniors. As juniors, we were given aptitude tests, the results of which revealed to us the professions for which we are best suited. We were counsell- ed by school advisors as to the subjects we should take, and we were urged to start mak- ing plans for college. On the active side of school life, we planned our good-bye to the senior class, in the form of the annual Junior-Senior Prom. Next year we will be guests of honor for a similar dance. We have really enjoyed our good times here at Covington High School, and in years to come, we will fondly recall all of the wonderful and exciting events which helped to make the year a memorable one. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Carol Ohl .... ..... S ecretaly Walter Altizer ....... President Debbie Bayne , .... .......... T reasuiei Judy Barnhart .................................. Vice President Ailstock, Mae Frances Altizer, Walter Burton Anderson, Ralph Lewis Armentrout, Delberta Lorene Arrington, Garnett Leon Arritt, Aubrey Ellis Arritt, James Carl Ballengee, William Garnett Barnett, Alvis Leonard Barnhart, Judy Noel Basham, Mary Dell Bayne, Deborah Sue Beirne, Richard Foulke, III Bird, George Edward Blankenship, Sue Ann Bolt, Edna Mae Bowen, Carolyn Mae Bowles, Joel Benjamin Jr. Boyd, Martha Garner Boyd, Scottie Ann Brackman, Emory Wayne Brinkley, Catherine Louise Brooks, Shirley Grace Broughman, Brenda Joyce Broughman, Gerald Colin Bruce, Carol Elizabeth Burks, Nancy Carol Burks, Tommy Richard Burley, Jerry Nelson Bush, Barbara Ann RSM 'SKS'- ,X-rw is Y .fa as .5 1 L3-a ,, 1 K Y 'i we , ic 1 X Q f ,. .',1-WTf'5Er::'iaz3.-' ,L ' X N1 F x 33? X 'Q ff, ' ' , 'f. L... .. sf ie ,S 5 Le X ix .Q s Campbell, Curtis Wayne Campbell, Donna Rea Carper, Glen Laurence Carter, Eldene Seigfried Carter, Gerald Vincent Carter, Glenn William Carter, Jesse Johnson Carter, Wanda Faye Casey, Harry Brown, Jr. Caviness, Woodrow Wilson Charles, Virginia Lee Childs, Robert Wayne Cluck, Larry Donald Colley, Lawrence Warden Collins, Michael McHale Cook, Glenna Betty Conner, Barbara Ellen Cottrell, Erskine Monroe, Jr. Craft, James Richard Craft, Sandra Lee Crawford, Darrell Burman Crawford, Patricia Sue Crockett, Patrick Stanley Dale, Sandra Ellen Dawson, Frank Henry Dilley, Randall Leon Donnally, Edward Carper Dressler, Nancy Patricia Early, Priscilla Lynn Eggleston, Robert Charles Ergenbright, Stephen White Ervine, William Wayne Fleming, Owen Carrol Floyd, Janet Sue Forbes, Leroy Justice Fridley-, Linda Selden Friel, Linda Stewart Fritts, Charles Dennis Garten, Patricia Lee Gaylor, Dorothy Belle Goodwin, Ronald Edward Gordon, James Thomas Grose, Patricia Ann Guth, Rita Caroll Hambric, Larry Burton Hanks, Lynda Pearl Hanna, Charles Lee Hanna, Mary Etheldreda Hardy, Richard Carlton Harold, Jerry Franklin Haynes, Betty Rebecca Hnvslett, Julian Monroe, Jr. Hedges, Roy Lee Helmintoller, John Wayne Henning, June Ann Hepler, Rita Faye Hicks, Grover Hamilton Hilton, Carol Ann Hinton, James Lee Hinton, Johnny Harrison OO Howard, Forrest Dale Hudson, Morris Thomas Huffman, Phillip Lee Jones, Judith Gail Jordan, Allen Ray Keaton, Judy Ray Kelly, Loretta Ann Kemper, Lewis Dewitt Kennedy, Wanda Lomax Kersey, Joyce Ilene Kessinger, Malcolm Appleton Keyser, Opal Kimberlin, Virginia Ann Kincaid, James Edward, Jr. Kirby, Lawrence Allen Landis, James Laughorne, Bonita Ann Lee, Charles Eugene Linkenhoker, Curtis Lee Loan, Toby Sue Love, Richard Linwood Lowe, Virginia Mae Lugar, Charles Edward Martin, Jerry Lee Martin, Juanita Grace May, Barbara Jean Mays, Sandra Lee Miller, Freddie Grey Miller, Norman Norwood Milstead, Boyd Marvin Milstead, Loyd Ervin Moody, Barbara Ann Morgan, Phillip Delano McNeely, Joyce Marie Nahouse, William Robinson Nance, Glenna Jean Nichols, Alma Virginia Noel, Juanita Margaret O'Conner, Carole Jean Ohl, Carol June Patrick, Elizabeth June Payton, Rosemarie Pentz, Carol Ann Perkins, Arden Wayne Perkins, Robert Lynn Peters, Iva Sue Phillips, James Burton Pickett, Patricia Mae Plogger, Robert Wilson Potter, William Andrew Pullin, Gerald McLarn Ralsten, Marshall Miller Ransome, Robert Christian Reed, Doris Mae Rice, Paul Franklin Rickett, Sharon Sue Robinson, Nancy Lee Robinson, Barbara Ellen Rogers, Betty Jean Rose, Jimmy Alden ms K 'ai TRY A .- f f , 1, ffiir r ,., F at Q 'K' R -is ' .Quin 'M , ,- arf-,re rf gf Q .Q ,. J 3 .-Q. 1 xr 'ia-J we 3? il .Q Q , 1 I . 1 1 1 ask Q, 5.5, lOl J is ' J X Gai' fl af ii 1 'Swag lO2 Rose, Ronald Berland Scott, Nancy Lou Seal, Germaine Elizabeth Scholz, Richard Karl Sink, Erskine James Sink, Richard Mason Sites, Barbara Gale Smith , Alice Carol Smith, Curtis Lee Smith , Janice Daye Smith, Linda Lee Smith, Margaret Carolyn Smith, Robert Lee Snead, Brenda Joyce Snead, Ronald Wilson Snyder. John Clinton Stevenson, Charles Henry Stirmett, Patricia Ann Stinnett, Margie Lee Swain, Veronica Lee Swartz, Elizabeth Ackley Sykes, Charles Pendleton Tarazi, Samir Fayek Terry, Robert Lee Thomas, Edith Virginia Thompson, Alan Wayne Thompson, Kathryn Elizabeth Tingler, Diane Burman Tucker, Berlan Jacob Tucker, Freddie Eugene Vess, Robert Wayne Waddell, Joyce Leigh Ward, Mary McCraw Warlitner, Barbara Allene Warlitner, Gary Eugene Watson, Virginia Ruth Webb, Helen Marie Webster, John Wesley Weikle, Patricia Lou Whitmore, Phyllis Jean Williams, Thomas Wade Wilmer, Allen Burton Woods, Rebecca Bernard Worley, Donna Sue Wright, Alice Brownlee Wright, Wayne Allen Young, Doris Ellen Zimmerman, William Ballard The Sophomore Class. Although we may not realize it, we sopho- mores played a big role in school activity and school life this year. For most of us, high school was a new adventure and a life-lasting exper- ience. Probably the biggest occasion in our new life was Initiation Day, soon followed by a dance for welcoming us, now accepted sophomores, to C. H. S. Aside from our assigned work, many of us participated in extra-curricular activities such as football, basketball, cheerleading, and the C. H. S. Minstrel. Dances and sports provided a variety of entertainment. Also as sophomores, we began planning our education, and with the aid of the counselling staff, we filled out sched- ule cards and information forms. Many of us who are planning to attend college have re- ceived and will receive useful assistance from these counsellors. As the year ends, many of us have become prominent in school life and are destined to be future leaders of C. H. S. Many memories have been made during this year as lowly sopho- mores, and we are looking forward to the re- warding experiences we will share as juniors next year. OFFICERS Treasurer. . . President .......... Norman Knowles Vice President .... J uanetta Wagoner Secretary ..... .......... J udy Britt . . . . . Martha Hardy Alderson, David George Alexander, Carolyn W. Andrews, Larry Dale Angel, Richard E. Angus, Mickey Owens Armstrong, Rodney Atkinson, Gerald Baker, Freddie M. Baker, James Carl Balsey, Roberta Bell, Gary Allen Bicknell, Orville C. Bowyer, George C. Boyd, Sarah Brisendine, Everette L. Britt, Judy Faye Broce, Grayson Hale Brown, Harry Gene Brown, John Wayne Bruce, William David Burch, Carol Jean Burns, Dottie Jean Burr, Ernest James Bush, Scarlet O'Hara Bush, Sylvia Ann Bussard, Linda Gray Carpenter, Carol Ann Casey, Robert Ellis Catlett, George F. Childs, Warren Robert Chumbley, Robert E. III Clark, Wayne Carson Claytor, Brenda Faye Collins, Helen Faye Conner, Jerry Wayne Conner, William Cooper, Omah Faye Cottrell, Brenda Joyce Cox, Charles Alexander Craft. 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Fortner, Gerald Wayne Foster, James Douglas Fox, John Andrew Fridley, Berlin A., Jr. Fridley, William Ray Gautier, Nancy Lee Gordon, Wayne Allen Grady, Franklin Lee Gragg, Bonnie Jean Gwynn, Jeanne C. Hardy, Martha Harold, Sheila Anne Hartbarger, Jerry W. Hayslett, G. W. III Hazen, Nancy Carrol Helmintoller, Betty J. Hepler, Brenda Joyce Hepler, Ronald Wayne Hodges, James Richard Hodges, Sue Ellen Hoke, Erma Lee Hoover, Larry Robert Hostetter, Arnold A. Hudnall, George R. Humphries, Martha G. Hunter, Frank C. Iseley, Eileen Marie Johnson, Judy Agnes Judy, Dawn Kennedy, Homer B., Jr. King, Garland Lee King, Glenna Pearle Kinsey, J akie Lynn Kirby, Dina Lee Knowles, Norman Landis, Wanda Grey Lawhorne, Dreama P. Leitch, Carol Dawn Leitch, Carolyn L. Lindsay, Shirley R. Linkenhoker, D. P. Lipscomb, Kenneth E. Lipscomb, Linda M. Loan, Barbara Jean Long, Frank G., Jr. Lowen, Dreama Ann Lowen, Ronald Andrew McCallister, Ellen B. McCallister, Larry W. McCal1ister, Roy F. McCauley, Joyce Ann McClintic, William A. McCormick, Carolyn S. McCormick, William C. McCully, Sue Ellen McDaniels, Barbara F. McNeeley, Linda Mae Mann, Doris Frances Martin, ,Harry F., Jr. Martin, Martha Logan Martin, Samuel Roy Massie, Elizabeth M. May, Patricia Ann Mayo, Franklin Mays, Clarence Meeks, Charles Barry 1 T K . 3' dt A - if 1 J! in 2 . . . E+ ek ' .. p, J fi. gag X 1 ,..: ' , -if 2 , F' -dl, 2 6, 2 ' i ff ., . if m- Q N wk? . a F nf. 1 -. 3 3 :K I J Q xx xc... Q 't f Y ir- 'Xe i - aae 1 LLL . K . Q .fd ' 8 X 7 3 if K 'ii.' ,. rreaa if . fi . ... ti . iiii an J iii . . s .,,,, . L L . ' V fi sk fx-'Y 'X I ,,... Q' X ii . F ' .e-:i - i ..'5'fi',5 sg A .awe .A - if :,. A' , I Qc! Q, f,.,,i.4:,f . af- 1.-1 ,ff 'ivy A' r s A X . x if 3. si as sf Sq ws, X R if is Q -1 KSA' I S ' R V T? S , , A K. R iii' 3' , sf N 3 . ' Q 'R Hi R r i' ,ix Q N I . . , . S . . 1. . K . if l,Q:1S?Q . g S, is . Q 1 X v ix r K 3 ffl ,. ,Q 4 . ,Sf fr Vx f Q .W . I sa .fy Middleton, Lois L. Miley, James Robert Miller, Dennis Wayne Miller, Leighton E.. III Mitchum, Albert Lee Montgomery, Melvin L. Morris, Gail Ann Nichols, Rebecca J. O'Conner, Alice W. Patton, Gerald William Perry, Judy Burton Persinger, Melvin D. Powell, Peggy Rae Price, Carolyn Price, David Preston Propst, Judith Jane Pysell, Paul Edward Quate, Billie Sue Ratcliff, Gloria Anne Reed, Ora Conway Reed, Vivian Lorene Reynolds, Betty Jo Ann Reynolds, Bonnie Eloise Reynolds, Roy Lee Rhodes, David Thomas Ritsch, James Vowles Robinson, Suzanne G. Rodenizer, Patricia A. Sabora, Bertha Sabora, Ralph Q Sampson, Darrell R. Saunders, Theodore G. Schoppmeyer, Carolyn Scott, Linda Lou Scott, John Lewis Semones, Frankie Shannon, Donald V. Shepard, John S. Shiflett, Elizabeth A. Shifflett, Charles S. Shinault, Charles R. Slayton, Daren L. Sluss, Thomas W. Smith, Bruce Wayne Smith, Jesse Thomas Smith, Russell Paxton Snead, Ralph Gevin Spangler, Carol June Spears, Ester Belva Stewart, Catherine G. Stone, Betty Leigh Stone, Eddie Joanne Stone, Mabel Jean Stuart, Sandra Leigh Swoope, Sue Anne Taylor, Dreama Mae Taylor, Linda Mae Thorne, John Harper Tingler, Roger Lee Tucker, Peggy O'Neil Underwood, Howard W. Unroe, Glen Stanley Vanstaden, Donald E. Via, Wanda Fay Waddell, Spencer Lynn Wade, Betty Jean Wade, Stephen Jackson Wagonner, J uanetta M. Walton, Carol Janet Watts, Dorman Francis Webb, Dorothy Louise Weikle, Bonnie Sue Weisse, Susan Denzler Wickline, Joseph A. Williams, Edward III Wiseman, Thomas H. Wolfe, Jacqueline K. Wolfe, Terry Wayne Alls, Leonard Grant Bennett, Garland Edward Craft, Garland David Craft, Ryland Eugene Glover, Thomas Lee Hayslett, James Garland Jamison, Kenneth Wayne Keith, James Edward King, Carol Rebecca Landis, Gail Andrew Laudermilk, Wayland Ashby McCallister, Robert Warren Martin, Nancy Ann Mize, Clifton Johnny, Jr. Mundy, Mary Frances Perry, Sharn Lanier Propst, Margaret Idiala Smith, Edna Gertrude Snead, Larry Edwin Steele, Walter Garland Thompson, Arthur Lewis Unroe, Ruth Sandra Welch, James Lewis Young, Shirley Ann POST GRADUATES ir. KA- ff' pp., QM' , August 15 September 1 September 2 September 12 September 16 September 25 September 27 October 20 October 24 October 30 October 31 November 7 November 8 November 17 November 18 November 27 November 28 December 1 December 4 December 5 December 6 December 19 January 5 14 27 29 30 31 February 2 January January January January January February 13 February 26 February 27 19 20 21 21 23 27 April 2 April 3 April 4 April 24 April 25 11 22 29 June 3 March March March March March March May May May June 7 June 11 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Boys report for football practice. Labor Day celebration, last fling of the summer before school opens its doors First day activities include the election of cheerleaders. Cougars open football season against William Fleming. The Delmar photographer arrives to take pictures. Juniors initiate sophomores Student Council stages dance to welcome sophomores Bad news day, our first report card E. C. Glass provides the rivalry for homecoming. No school for these two daysg teachers attend V. E. A. convention. Covington loses the coveted Little Brown Jug to the Mountaineers. Bob Ransome chosen Lil' Abner at Sadie Hawkins Dance The first day of deer season draws many boys into the great out-of-doors Silver Arrow is scene of the annual football banquet Thanksgiving holidays furnish another break from the grind. Students and their parents attend College Night Basketball team journeys to Pulaski for first game The Night of January 16th provides drama and comedy for the Senior play audience. School closes for Christmas vacation, and-that nightf-the Student Council sponsors the Christmas Formal. Back to the grind as school resumes Cougar grapplers make their seasonal debut. Beginning of torturous mid-term exams The Tri-Hi-Y sponsored Sock Hop makes its annual appearance. Mid-term conference Two more days of no school Ground-hog Day, the date for the beginning of second semester Monogram Club sponsors the Valentine Dance on Friday, 13th. C. H. S. hopefuls journey to Bluefield for the All-State West chorus. Cougar cagers encounter Central for last game of season. These three glorious days are filled with the hilarious antics which character- ize the Minstrel. Second day of Beta convention which began on 20th Another bad news day--report cards again Beginning of Easter Vacation Richmond plays host to the Model General Assembly for three days. Annual Staff members attend SIPA Convention in Lexington. Band and Vocal Concerts Juniors honor the soon-to-depart seniors with a prom. Seniors entertain the underclassmen on Class Day. Beginning of final exams The Baccalaureate Sermon That long awaited day-graduation. Ill fssiz3?HTi71lP The bulk of our finances is provided by the bus IIZ If only we could know the value of the ad section of our yearbook, the Puffs and Patch- es Staff feels that we would appreciate it more. In this division are displayed the busi- ness establishments that make the publica- tion of this annual possible. The staff proud- ly presents this section of our yearbook which provides a large portion of our finances and from which our ideas are molded. Advertisers everywhere strive to give ap- peal to their displaysg advertisers in our year- book have done this by placing us, the stu- dents, with their merchandise. As they have supported each new edition of Puffs and Patches, so we, in turn, hope to support them and their respective businesses. Through copy, pictures and layouts, we have, we feel, succeeded in making advertising one of the most interesting parts of our book. ,hm bu, ADVERTISEME TS. McAllISTER AND Bill manufacturers of Mountain Gem Flour Dealers in Kaymoor Coal Esso fuel oil ond Kerosene Dial 2-2104 Covington, Virginia for the best in food supplies shop at M I C K 0 R M A C K Phone 2-2231 W. Main Covington, Virginia II4 STEFFEY'S Cleaning, Altering, Pressing Look Snappy Covington, Virginia STANLEY NICHOLS, INC. Plymouth-DeSoto-Studebaker Lexington and Sixth Streets-Covington, Virginia COVINGTON HARDWARE 8. FURNITURE Company Sixty five years of Continuous Service Phone 3366 326-330 W. Main St THE SHOE BOX style and fit in beautiful shoes Phone 2-9616 Covington, Virginia REID'S GRILL and BLUE ROOM Covington, Virginia II5 Compliments of the J. C. PENNY C0., INC. RAPP'S SHELL Always First in Quality Monroe Sz Beech Streets ' Phone 8961 Covington I I DEWEY QCONNER 5 wlu.YS SALES a. SERVICE REPAIR SHQP your authorized Furniture Sv Upholstering Willys Sales Sz Service Repairing-Rebuilding Dealer in Bath 85 Alleghany Co. Free Estirnatesg Pick Up and Delivery Rn. 220 Hot Springs virginia . Phone 2748 D1a13765 127 Prospect St. n Tom Criser, owner Sz operator Largest supply of Material , , ,, Dealers License No. 822 Samples in this Area. H6 PURKEY FLORIST Flowers for all occasions. CORNER NEWS STAND n 102 North Maple Avenue Phone 2-2241 312 N. Maple Ave Phone 2-2752 Nights, Sundays and Holidays Call 2-8616 Studeigzs agree t at GULF SERVICE CENTER is Monroe Sz Riverside Streets tops in film processing Dial 9901 Phone 9281 Nights Sundays Sz Holidays Call Covington, Virginia 2-9597 ll7 MODERN CUT-RATE Phone 9651 330 West Main Street Covington, Virginia THE DRESS SHOP Ladies Ready-to-Wear J uniors-Misses-Half Sizes 235 West Main Street Dial 4386 AYERS LAUNDRY 8. CLEANERS Phone 2-2156 Covington G. C. FAWLEY AGENCY Mutual Insurance 260 Maple Avenue, Covington, Virginia COVINGTON GROCERY COMPANY Wholesale Distributors 107 Fudge Phone 2-2137 8 MAGAZINE GROCERY Seeagfou I 545 North Alleghany Avenue Free Delivery Corner of Chestnut Sz Highland Dial 2171 Covington, Va. Dial 9677 FAIRLAWN SERVICE STATION C. H. S. Girls Select their Sterling Silver at TOPS IN SERVICE HAROLD'S JEWELRY TOP OF THE HILL STORE A. c. Bud JOHNSON 304 Main St. Phone 4201 Phone 3251 19 r CONSERVATION' Goan TURN ORESTS G E Young America has an intelligent concern for forests and related resources - soil, water and wildlife. We are proud of the young people of this community who are learning to appre- KEEP gun N crate the real mean1ng of conservation. TE REE . . STA Real conservation permits forests to pro- duce continuing crops of trees. This is tree farming. WEST VIRGINIA PULP and PAPER COMPANY 120 A 's ,,...5 ' ,,.- 'I 1 ff GX X X a l C w ' 'Isa 95 Urn all tn illllhum thesz przsznts ,Shall liumz ff-f Brzzting: ilillllm Q! glen! Z0-DLA-ff1-'21 had wmjzfkled a?milQeWn4ewwmem 7v47mfMQ7fz.m4L4O4,- ' f62.4,.w.z:W,g,, wabh1y,ha4wndweda 4mmkehlkew ,MdhMeahQ.mMh,Jyvh6w Dfw www oflke W , wamdmm lizrtiliratz uf Gnmplztinn in 'llliwtimung Sllllhzrzuf M0 fffymffffwff oflhe Www Wvflifiehwe ' ' I ' Aww am Wmmmf hmeon fm iziw of dz Q. AML. rdinator Best Wishes to Graduating Class of 1959 COVlNG'l'0N Nmom BANK Covington, Virginia Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Organized 1891 A 1 P5:'zSL'::fs,. HARDWARE Best in Town We have just the thing Bridge sn. Phone 2-6523 to Bag Your Deer!! X 318 Main Street Phone 2-2123 21 TV on the Blink? .Repained In 2 Vgmk RURAL SUPPLY, INC. 3 Phone 2-6466 We are in business to serve you Phone 2-3861 Covington, Va. TlNGLER'S JEWELRY C G'ft H d t f . 1 eaf 'war ers or FRlDLEY'S PHARMACY Hamilton, Elgin, Bulova, Longene- Whtyne and Speidel WATCHES Service for the Sick Rogers Silver and Feature . Lock Diamonds Dlal 3166 Main Street Covington, Va. C0ViUgt0U, V3- 122 Moonvs SALES AND L K. MAYTAG SERVICE Furniture Company Cham Parts and SBFVICQ Cgvington, Virginia Phone 2 3036 Phone 8281 101 N. Maple Ave PAUL HUFFMAN Complete Line of Gas and Oil Equipment Repairs and Installations Phone Covington 2-0536 111 Monroe Street INDUSTRIAL RAYON CORPORATION Covington Virginia DISGUSTED3 + gil' 'S N C' BNET if If X B E S M A R T ! Dial 2-2014 WISE WS I-uws DRUG srons BARBER SHOP Go To Hi1l's for all your Pills 314 West Main Street Men's-Women's-Children's Haircuts By Appointment Dial 2-2131 R. K'S Covington, Virginia p H. PHIL Bulucs 310 Pine Street-Dial 4211 General Contractor Sz Builder All kinds of Building and Repairing Indian Valley Subdivision Covington, Virginia Class of '25 ef? Master and Certified watchmakers Your most time honored jewelers Watches-Diamonds-Silverware Also Clifton Forge and Waynesboro Covington, Va ALLEN W. LONG Real Estate and Insurance Representing NATIONWIDE 1140 Highland Street Covington Phone 5656 Virginia C Compliments of GENERAL OFFICE SUPPLY ALLEGHANY PUBLISHERS Commercial printing Wedding stationery 223 Main Street Dial 4246 For fine service PHILLIP'S CLEANERS Unexcelled dry cleaning 111 Short St. Covington Phone 3286 126 Compliments of CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK Coifington, Virginia We are Equipped To Serve You Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Covington, Virginia Phone 2-2754 For the Best in Town and all Around Go To NIIIITIISIIIE IIIIIVE-IN IIO4 State Road I2 COVINGTON GLASS 8. MIRROR COMPANY Mirrors Made To Order Store Fronts-Structural-Window Steel Sash Bent Windshield-Glazing-Resilvering-Auto Glass Installed 128 E. Riverside Ave. Phone 2-3621 MIDWAY GREENHOUSE Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Bussard, Proprietors 22 years of Experience Satisfaction Guaranteed Phone 2155 Clifton Forge Phone 2-4696 Covington We wire flowers anywhere SOUTHERN RESTAURANT Drinks of All Kinds Home of Fine Foods Mr. 8a Mrs. Eddie Carter Phone 9516 Compliments of COURTESY STORE 117 W. Main St. Groceteria 601 Highland St. OSCAR'S DRIVE-IN RFD 1 Covington, Virginia Cl For the finest food of your life eat-at Oscar's Drive-In Phone 9681 l28 OLIVER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY Covington, Virginia Janitor Supplies Ralph Oliver Phone 0. E. PARKER 326 Oak street 5681 AND COMPANY, INC. , , . All the Means to Keep Building Materials and , General Contracting It Clean Office Phones 3191, 3291 OASIS GRILL Main Street Phone 2-2541 PADGETT'S ESSO STATION Monroe Street Dial Covington 2-9536 DOWNER'S GRILL Hardware Variety your one stop store open until 9 :OO P. M. STOP IN OR Call 2-7271 Compliments of ARRlTT'S RADIO AND T.V. SERVICE 1138 Highland Street Covington, Virginia TRAYLOR FURNITURE COMPANY 332-34 Main Street Dial 5356 The Home of Fine Furniture J. 8i J. ELECTRIC CO. General Electric Contractors House Wiring Appliance Repairing, Electrical Supplies 318 Highland Dial 9386 Covington, Virginia Congratulations To The Class of 59 ARRITT'S FUNERAL HOME Phone 2-2201 Covington, Virginia 130 B.i..x..e.,S.'l,,Q CRAGHEAD AND MASTERS AMOCO STATION Bridge Street Covington, Virginia Phone 9921 Road Service l X7 +17 1? 3 '75 D TJ 2 , lb O tv -fr I S' gg e 4204, so 4 S 1+ 9831 UNITED PAPERMAKERS AND PAPERWORKERS A. F. L.-C. I. 0. Sz C. L. C. Why workers need a Union The best answer is found in the 1937 U. S. Supreme Court Decision Region V Office Dial 2-2129 Sixth Sz Nelson Streets FOR ALL YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS visit PLOTT'S PHARMACY Your shoes are talking about you 604 Highland St' Have them repaired now THE COVINGTON SHOE Dial 2-7776 HOSPITAL 1 MARY's BEAUTY sl-lov 314W West Main Street COMPANY Over Hil1's Drug Store Dial 8161 C0VinB't0n Dial 2-2109 Don't Whistle at Anyone leaving Covington, Virginia our Sh0gIig3i3f,be your Best Wishes To The Class of '59 JAMISIIN 0lL UUMPANY, INC. Distributor of Shell Products and Firestone Tires Wholesale Plant Service Station 610 Locust Street 113 East Riverside Covington, Virginia 32 MILLER'S STUDIO Portraits Commercial Pictures for all Occasions Our 30th year Fishman Building Home-Dial 2-0346-Office Main Street Ship Via SMITH'S TRANSFER CORPORATION StauntonIjfVirginia Covington Terminal Phone 3371 DOCK'S GRILL Fine Food Good Drinks 402 Highland Street Covington, Virginia Dial 9351 DRIVE-IN-MARKET RFD 1 Phone 2-0146 Covington, Virginia For the easiest marketing ever EDDY'S SIGN SHOP Signs of all Kinds and Art Service 607 Highland Street Covington, Virginia Call 9896 l33 HERFF-JONES C0. manufacturers of Covington High School Stondord Closs Rings Virginia Representative James L. Deck P. O. Box 4735 Richmond, Virginio Compliments of BARR-TOPHAM CO. 311 Main Street Covington, Virginia CHILDS 8. HEARE We appreciate the patronage of the C.H.S. Student Body Your Authorized Keepsake Dealer 305 W. Main Dial 2-3701 DAIRY olmfm DAIRY QUEEN Tastes Better Dilly Cones Sz Sundies D. Q. Sandwich Banana Splits Malts sz Freeze Shop Around the Corner pts., Qtsn ya Gal. for Better Values The Truck Is Out To Serve You Maple Avenue Dial 7281 l35 CLAY SHOE STORE Specializing In Shoes For the Teens Velvet Steps Weatherbird City Club for for for Women Children Men Compliments of WESTERN AUTO STORE Compliments of NEHI BOTTLING COMPANY Covington, Virginia GI ' Jifrsiniw Established Member of Associated Press 1914 Dial 2-2121 Afternoon Daily The Most For Your Money Newspaper Classified Ads WILSON TIRE SERVICE Covington, Virginia New Tires and Batteries , Recapping and Repairing Phone 5281 l36 Authorized Sales Ka Service D Briggs Ka Stratton, Clinton-Lawson Power Products Reo Sz Clinton Chain Saw Try our Delicious Buddyburger M M's REPAIR SHOP Hamburgers H012 dogs 106 S. Lexington St. French fries Soft drinks Covington, Virginia Congratulations gfopnnosplf N mis SIGN to the Graduating Class of 5 wlgsaanp , f 9 4' s Z Q 57 ' 1- Q - 'A N' M : is 58. g 3 Q, I , 5 .rfiy it 15 I Q ., - V 'Warn W Congratulations to the Class of 1959 GOODYEAR SERVICE STORE Phone 2-2211 324 W. Main Covington, Va. Colhoun, Hundley, Bennett, Bentley, Dole Follow the Best-Dressed Students to COVINGTON DEPARTMENT STORE The store of Brand Names TEXTILE WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA Affiliate to the AFL-CIO Local Union No. 202 112 Sixth Street Covington, Virginio Telephone 25916 For better wages, Working conditions, and a better community 38 One of the States Finest Air Conditioned Member of American Restaurant Association PALACE RESTAURANT 320 Main Street 1M Blocks of U. S. 60 Covington, Virginia W. K. E. Y. Earl M. Key Owner and Operator 1340 on your Dial Radio is Everywhere BYRD'S ESSO SERVICENTER Highland Street at Alleghany Avenue U. S. 66-220 Covington, Virginia Phone 4956 Play More-Live Longer-This is the Sport Age PRES BROWN'S SPORT SHOP Post Office Box 821 14 West Washington Street Phone 662 Lexington, Virginia Pres delivers the goods HOTEL COLLINS For your Comfort Covington, Virginia 139 For Excellent Service go to JOHNSON'S TEXACO STATIQN LUGAR'S TAXI pick up XL delivery 200 South Lexington C . . . . Phone 2-2181 ovington, Virginia Dial 27457 SMITH'S SUPER MARKET Alb t S ,th J M I A e RENICK ANDREWS er m1 r. ap e v . Covington, Virginia Your home town quality grocer We df-31iVeI'-dial 2-2151 Free parking for customers while shopping in our store. 2'2164 O Congratulations to the Class of '59 LEGllE'l l S DEPARTMENT S'l'0RE The friendly store and home of better values MAIN STREET COVINGTON, VIRGINIA CALLING ALL BOYS! Automotive Parts At: MUCLUNG Bll0'l'llEllS INC. . 815 Highland St. Dial 2-2144 vmm For the Best in Town CLUTTER AND WADDELL Go To E550 5e'V'Ce fe' DRESSLER Morons, :Nc To make your car go, Fill it up Wlth ESSOH Dodge-Plymouth Cars 6015 Lexington Dial 9911 Dodge Trucks 'E J ,QX ff' G4 f l'.':.1E3E:.E,?Mk A fwihzhlv: 4 'I :':':', COCA-COLA Bomms coMPANY F0f.a11y0m' E1h6'CtI'1C2,l Needs Monroe Street Shop at Clovingfon, Va- BOSSERMAN BROS. .Have ACM ELECTRIC co. Covington, Va. 142 K 11.51 Q W REUNION - The Class of 1959, Covington High School, heid a 15-year reunion August 3, at a local restaurant. Left to right, front row: Geraldine Keith Hazen, Janet Anderson Vail, Nancy Rice Ferris, Ronald Huffman, Norman Shumate, William Cooke, Carole Steele Huff- man, Edith Leitch Via and Thelma Via Insley. Second row: Sydney Bowers McLaughlin, Norma Bostic Webb, Anna jean Tucker Sampson, Shirley Powell Wright, Irene 'Jackson Robertson, Betty Warwick Zini, Linda Boone Andrews, Ruth Burdette Price, Elnora Warwick Hall, Linda Carper Wickham, Bernard Snead, Sammy Per- singer and Richard Hastings. Third row: James Camp- bell, J. Douglas Broughman Jr., Allen Earehart, Joe Car enter Charles Gillespie Tom Jackson, Irvin Watts p 7 1 ! Gerald Gibson, Howard Poague, H. L. Wickham. Fourth row: Grayson Thacker, Rodney Smith, Cyril Rice Jr., Larry Knighton, William Keyser, Charles Price, Barry Blankenship and John Johnston. tBurr Photol . Class Holds Reunion Graduates of the class of 1959, Covington High School, held a 15-year reunion with a dinner and dance August 3. at a local restaurant with approximately B4 persons present. Sammy Persinger was master of ceremonies for the evening. Special prizes were awarded to Ronnie Huffman, of Madison, County for traveling the longest distance, Thelma Via Insley for being married the longest, Tom Jackson for having the oldest child, Allen Earehart for arriving first for the reunion, Bernard Snead for arriving last for the evening. Several additional prizes were awarded during the dance whicl followed the dinner. , d . . w Stonehenge a local ban provided music.-The social ho began at 6 and dinner was at 1 o'clock. ' The committee of loca graduates who planned for tht reunion were Geraldine Keith, Janet Anderson Vail, Carole Steele Huffman, Sydney Bowers Sammy Persinger, Broughman Jr., Joe and Richard RUSH!-LRB n NLEQQN. SLEPT HERE 2f5NQf-5' P63 By the Rev. Purnell Bailey, D.D. . Several years ago I climbed Mt. Fuji in Japan with three friends. We spent the night in alittle inn far up the mountain and arose early to reach the top of the mountain by dawn. We stumbled along in the dark, often going out of the way. Then, of a sudden, dawn came. Our vision took away our clumsy progress. Darkness leftg light entered. No longer was the path uncertainL With daylight came certainty of action. ,In similar spirit Charles A. Beard said that as a historian light came to him through four lessons in history: C13 When it gets dark enough, the stars come out. C23 The bee fertilizes the flower it steals from. C33 Whomthe gods would destory they first make mad with Life I exceedin small power. C43 The mills of God grind slowly, but the grind A g U . Walk as children of light. CEph. 5:83 'Vt-is. iff RING FE TSREB lop: Reporter sold watery booze and d Hello sucker! to the 3lTlel'S. Sing Singl, took a pass key to I Room 409. It was empty of people but there was a loaded owned a fleet of taxicabs Mr. Fay underpaid the rs and overcharged the fmers. If he was forced to :flowers to the funeral of a y, you may be sure he stole from a grave. revolver on a night table, an empty bottle of whiskey, and a few soile'd shirts marked J.H.M. Could be Mahoney. Could be the wrong Mahoney. Mr. Lang, whose attire and decorum make diplomats look like slobs, has e day Mr. Fay was sitting 0 . ing of ways s - like Someone a single ,shot ri g nose. In the ' ters said I 'A ised. h f swearing off is income never felt an urgent call to solve a murder. This goes double for a hood like Fay whse confreres murders Speaking uf Your Health... p Lester L. Coleman, M.D. ' Y Q' Reason for ,Hospital Casts 'lpaidS112adayforafive-day stay in the hospital. The cost was absolutely outrageous, the 'service was terrible and the food was awful. How much worse can things get in a hospital? ' Mr. J.F., Tenn. Dear Mr. F.: My immediate reaction to letter is a that I defies the imagination ofthe patient confined to a single room and in contact with four or five people. . Now, about service. In most instances, the medical needs of patients, especially the urgent ones, are handled with speed and competence. Remember that many patients in a become Commencement Qszeneieee Class of 1959 Curfman Hall Covington High School ir Qahunsdog. Qune H, 1959 8:00 QD. JA. SENIOR HONOR STUDENTS ' Glen Pysell Valedictorian Janice Middleton Salutatorian Alice Boyd l ' Victor Brungart Ronald Bunch Rowena Coxe Patrick Crowder Gloria Hodges Carolyn Hundley Geraldine Keith Kathleen Laughorne Carl Messick Rebecca Pyle Nancy Rice Judy Switzer Honor students are selected on the basis of a scholastic average of ninety and above for the first three and one half years of high school. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President Norman Shumate Vice-President Ronald Huffman Secretary Kathleen Laughorne Treasurer William Cook JUNIOR HONOR STUDENTS James Arritt Judy Barnhart Richard Beirne Linda Fridley Patricia Grose Lynda Hanks Charles Hanna Mary Ethel Hanna June Henning Richard Love Ronald Snead Elizabeth Swartz Virginia Watson COMMENCEMENT THEME The three essentials for a full and happy life. Fellowship - Religion - Education Processional Invocation Reverend Ryburn T. Stancil Fellowship Mr. Norman Shumate Senior Class President Girls' State Award Mrs. Joseph Kemper American Legion Auxiliary Boys' State Award Mr. John Downey, Jr. Alleghany Post No. 4, American Legion Alumni Awards Mr. Remus Arrington Covington High School Alumni Association Writing Awards Mrs. J. J. Robbins Fine Arts Dept., Covington Woman's Club Youth Club Award Miss Dorothy Gaylor Youth Club President Religion Miss Janice Middleton Salutatorian Presentation of School Awards Mr. John S. Heretick Assistant Principal Remarks Mr. W. R. Beazley Superintendent Education Mr. Glen Pysell Valedictorian Awarding of Diplomas Mr. W. R. Curfman Principal Benediction Reverend Ryburn T. Stancil Recessional The audience is requested to remain standing until the graduates have left the auditorium. All graduates and their guests are cordially invited to attend the Alumni Association reception in the gymnasium immediately after the exercises are concluded. IN MHIORY This lone white Carnation is in memory of one for whom we are saddened by the loss of Today. For on July 16, 1971+ our beloved Friend, Teacher, and Coach Lrnmcrs Josnm csoonmj ALBERT, JR.-' waa suddenly taken not only from our misty but his Fami1y's, the School's, andthe Commnnityfs. He will he Greatly missed by All! !! And there shall be 9 great. Void that will never quite truely be Mfilled. . k ,.... b r Our hearts and hands are extended to the membexga of his femily and to all that knew and loved Him. He shall remain forever in our hearts and memories!! ' -Sydney Bowers Hclaughlin- Qefwmom to the Qnaduates Class of 1959 ' -Af Curfman Hall Covington High School if Qundag, june 7. 1959 o 8:OOCP.Jl1l.- o COME, THOU ALMIGHTY KING PROCESSIONAL Come, Thou almighty King, 2. Come, Thou incarnate Word, , . ' I , Help us Thy name to sing, Gird on Thy mighty Sword, The audience will please remain standing until the Help US to praise! Our pray'r attend! seniors have entered the auditorium. Father all glorious, Come, and Thy people bless, 0'er all victorious, And give Thy word success: Come and reign over us, Spirit of holiness, Ancient of days! On us descend! 3. Come, Holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear, In this glad hour! Thou, who almighty art, Now rule in ev'ry heart, And ne-'er from us depart, Spirit of pow'r! ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS 1. Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before. Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foeg Forward into battle, See, His banners go! Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before. Like a mighty army moves the Church of Godg Brothers, we are treading where the saints have We are not divided, all one body we, One in hope and doctrine one in charity. Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before. Onward, then, ye people! Join our happy throng Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song, Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King. This thru countless ages men and angels sing. Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before. trodg HYMN-- Come Thou Almighty King SCRIPTURE LESSON PRAYER ANTHEM- My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Virgil Thomson SERMON Dr. Edwin s. sheppe, Pastor Granbery Memorial Methodist Church HYMN- Onward, Christian Soldiers CHORAL BENEDICTION- The Lord Bless You and Keep You Luki RECESSIONAL The audience will please remain standing until the seniors have left the auditorium. 1 st Row Claude Baldwin Thelma Via H. L. Wickham Shirley Hylton Dave Walker Janet Anderson Billy Keyser Sandra Unroe Tommy Glover Barbara Tucker Bernard Snead Kitty Menefee T. L. Leffel Margaret Propst Victor Brungart Barbara Rose Tommy Thompson 3rd Row Virginia Watson Thomas Hudson Patricia Pickett David Craft Bonnie Laughorne Malcolm Kessinger Alice Smith John Snyder Edith Leitch John Poague Louise Glover Larry Hambric Pat Crawford Bill Ballangee Chorus 2nd Row Bob McCallister Kim Neill Billy Zimmerman Toby Loan Lewis Kemper Elizabeth Patrick Arnold Hostetter Edna Smith Marvin Lipes Betty Warwick Ray Jordan Linda Smith ' Michael Collins Virginia Hite 4th Row George Bird Ann Griffith Linda Carper Sara Rose Gloria Hodges Bonnie Knighton Virginia Charles Carol Ohl Diane Tingler Pat Grose Sonja Clemons Charlie Hanna Covington High School NNUAL C. H. S. Ml STREL Thursday, Friday, and Saturday MARCH l9, 20, 2l - I959 Curfman Hall 8:00 P. M. A Cordial Welcome to All. H ave F un. Music Director ...... ....... N ell Fleshman Dialogue Director .... ...... J ohn S. Heretick Stage Manager ...... ..... ' 'Snatch' Persinger General Manager ...,.................... ............... W. R. Curfman Scenery Supervisor ................................ Miss Elizabeth Smith Back Drop designed by Lynda Hanks and painted by Art Class Dancing Directors ................ Shirley Kellam, Margaret White We would like to express our appreciation to all persons who in any way helped to make this show a success. W. R. Curfman Interlocutor Jawn Heretick Bones Earehart Galoot Gillespie Cast Tommy Glover ENDMEN Lightnin' Thompson Cricket Donnally Fingers Love DANCERS Mary Kay Chamberlain Martha Hardy Elaine Shepard Dottie Burns Priscilla Early Kitty Thompson Wanda Carter Dorothy Gaylor Shirley Young Ruth Burdette Margaret Keith Debbie Bayne Doris Young ORCHESTRA Trumpet Jean Shepard Alto Saxophone Margery Hambric Tenor Saxophone Freddie Pierce Clarinet Bob Chumbley , Drums Buddy Newcomb Bass Ronnie Boswell Piano Nell Fleshman Barbara Sites Becky Woods Nancy Rice Harriet Burks Penny Schoppmeyer Spotlight Stage Assistants USH ERS Pat Garten Becky Nichols Doris Mann Bonnie Langhorne Joyce Waddell Ronnie Bunch Boodie Albert, David Humphries Musical Program Come On Down South .....,....... Alabamy Bound ........................... .... M edley Here Comes The Show Boat ...................... Chorus and Dancers Happy Days Are Here Again .... Endmen, Dancers and Chorus A 'Round the Corner ............. ...................................... E ndmen I Only Have Eyes For You ...... Barbara Tucker, Dave Walker Lazybones ........... R ..................... ' 'Jawn Heretick and Dancers Elaine Shepard, Mike Collins, Tommy Thompson, Mary Kay Chamberlain, Bernard Snead, Billy Keyser, Debbie Bayne, H. L. Wickham, Claude Baldwin I Got The Sun In The Morning .... .................................... C horus Old Man River .........................,..........., Lightnin' Thompson Comes Love ............ ....... T ap Dance-Kitty Thompson Priscilla Early That Lucky Old Sun ....... ..... C laude Baldwin I'm Hog Tied Over You ....... ............ E ndmen The Happy Wanderer ....... .....:. B oys' Chorus Blues In The Night ...... . ....,.. Margaret Propst Get Happy ................. ........................ C horus and Dancers Mobile .............................. Lightnin' Thompson and Chorus Take An Old Cold Tater and Wait ................ Jawn Heretick Beep - Beep .................................................................... Endmen The Charleston - Dance. Martha Hardy, Wanda Carter, Ronnie Huffman, Billy Cook Steam Heat- Dance. Dorothy Gaylor, Dottie Burns and Chorus There's Nothin' Like A Dame ............ .......... B oys' Chorus Finale - Beyond The Blue Horizon ........ Q Good Night ........................ ..... C horus and Dancers MOTOROLA TELEVISION Trading Post T.V. Sales Sz Service 203 Locust Street Phone 5216 G 8: M GRILL Home Cooked Foods and your Favorite Drinks 217 Court Street Covington, Va. BOTTLED GAS COMPANY of Covington 310 Maple Avenue Covington, Virginia GIBSON 8. COMPANY, INC. Hardware Shopping Center 118 South Lexington Street Covington, Virginia ROSE'S Your Friendly 5, 10 Sz 25c Store Main Street Covington,Virginia Shop for Every Need 3 Building Materials For your Dream Home at Another load of Superior Ready-Mixed Concrete C. B. Pour Concrete the Easy Economical Way Dial 2-2166 c0vingt0n,virginia Superior Ready Mixed Corporohon Dial 2-2130 Second Street Covington, Va J. B. SALTEHINI UIIMPANY, INC. CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS 144 PAINTER 8' ROBERTSON Doctors and Dentists The style shop for men Nunn-Bush Shoes- Resisto1 Hats I Dr' H'E' Adams Arrow and Manhattan Shirts Varsity Town and Kingsridge Suits Dr. K. McCrawford Brentwood Sweaters--Botany Dr W J Ellis Sportswear ' ' D Alligator Rainwear-Creso Jackets DI. G T. George Dress Right -you can't afford not to. Dr. M. I. Hanna Phone 5236 Dr. T. M. Wlnn CIWINGTHN AMUSEMENT UUMPANY Strand, Visulite, and Covington Hi-Way Drive-In Theaters. Get more out of life . . . Go out to a Movie Owned and operated by H. W. Robertson, Sr. 145 l FlNK'S JEWELEHS S 323 West Main Street Your headquarters for Diamonds Silverware Watches and China Dial 5671 The Number 1 Jeweler In The Nation Brand Names L. G. BALFOUR CO. Known wherever there are Schools Sz Colleges Commencement Invitations Diplomas-Personal Cards Club Insignia-Medals Trophies Representation J. L. Robertson Box 6013 Richmond 22, Va. DSR. PEPPER BOTTLING COMPANY Frosty Man Frosty Roanoke, Virginia MONTGOMERY MARKET Everette Montgomery, Owner Quality foods at Fair Prices FISHMAN'S Where The Home Begins COVINGTON LUMBER CO. INC. Sunnymeade Phone 2-2107 Interesting people have a good Source of Interesting News Daily Sz Sunday Uhr lllnnnnkr murlh- rum Each weekday afternoon The T- R- P1'0PStS Mrs. H. V. Humphries '36 Eugenia Boggs Sandra Weese Isabel Lowman '36 Garland Farmer The Russel Gaylors Ronald Arritt '56 uNinyv Wright Eleanor Owens Knight0r1'S Grocery Mrs. H- T- Pigg J. A. Wright Carolyn sc. Clair '57 The R0b61't KGUYS Harry Wilhelm '40 Mrs. Robert McCaleb Dr. G. T. George Grace Loving Wayne Lem0fl '55 Jack Plott Mrs. G. T. George The Bernard Fridleys Elmer Keyser, Jr. Ethridge Burr C. R. Chamberlain Bill Moody '58 Mrs. Hawkins Shirley King The Calvin Duncans Wyleman Lucado '57 Madge Bayne '37 David Burns The W. D. Conners l47 LAWYERS C. W. Allison C. C. Collins Hole Collins Revercomb Sz Revercomb R. B. Stephenson, Sr. R. B. Stephenson, Jr. Watson and Carson Compliments of H. D. VANCE J. H. CARPENTER Mrs. James Tennant Mrs- Eurdora St. Clair '36 Mrs. Loyd Steele '23 Leonard McLain '37 Robert King Gene Long Patsy Long G. C. Fawley, Jr. '33 R. D. Ferris L. D. Bush Mrs. L. D. Bush Anne Burks '57 Edward Dale '56 Eddie Bennett '58 Marvin Lipes '59 Thorton Shinault Ace Thomas '41 Shirley Kellam '41 Olin Miller Covington First Aid Squad John Price The Earl Guths Mrs. Arnold Rapp Catherine Burks '38 The L. N. Rices Red Wright Covington Fire Dept. H. L. Wickham Sally Wright Bob Ramsey Billy Persinger Rink Baker Possom Webb David Hardy '56 Norma Hardy '57 Arthur Early, Jr. Chile Bean Buddy Dill.on Jerry Phillips Bill Walters Martha Hudson Morris Hudson Bob Plott Emma Erwin '52 The Clarence Lockharts Mrs. Ray Brady The James Painters The Ted Moores The J. P. Wrights Maxine Hepler Rev. 8x Mrs. Ira Dunn The Reavis Leffels The H. H. Pences Rachel Catlett '49 Joyce Fridley Garland Altizer '52 Carlene Sharp '58 The H. B. Kennedy's Wookrow Rooklin '40 W. W. Burch, Jr. '36 Chuck Woodson Punk McCallister '38 Sonny Lockard Charles Stevenson '38 Albert Smith, Jr. '28 Red Wright The Ed. Persingers Mrs. Lester Spencer L. M. Young Charles Myers L. E. Barbee D. A. Link R. A. Steffey Virginia Steffey Mrs. W. W. Carpenter Ralph Cunningham Jimmy Pyle Willie Carpenter Arnold Rapp Joan Swift '48 John H. Watts A. B. Taylor Ruth Altizer '54 Elizabeth Calhoun Tony Warlitner '55 E: C. Gates Gene Kelly '48 Wilbur T. Smith '33 Garland Nicely Rookie Fleshman '47 Agnes Albert '23 Lily Albert '23 Eddie Campbell '53 Roger Allen Remus Arrington '27 Barbara Williams '52 Earl M. Lemon Larry Payton '57 Ryland Brisendine '57 Dickie Shiflett '57 Larry Scott '57 Henry Kelly Alice Boyds The George Haysletts The John Malcombs Mrs. F. D. Whitehead, Jim Lemon James Otto Rosemarie Otto The Clarence Dudleys l48 ,.-ag,-.g'