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

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1962 volume:

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The time has come to bid farewell to summer and with it the swimming pond, the picnics, the vacation journey and long lazy days in the sun. Though our gaze may linger longingly for just a bit, we turn with eagerness toward the new school year. So little time and so much to do Problems to solve. Themes to write The wonders of science to behold. We rush with enthusiasm into this world of the printed page, the compass, and the test tube environed within the walls of the school building The minutes turn into hours — hours spent in listening to a lecture, taking notes, performing an experiment, drawing a picture, making a dress. These minutes are so precious, so exciting We must learn All of our time cannot be spent in the routine of classes and in doing homework Because we are young, we must expend our energy in making touch- downs, sinking baskets, hitting home runs or in be- ing the very best spectators in the stands. We must sing a lusty song, play a clear, sweet note in the band, or tap a quick beat with our feet. We must be lively. Because we are young and happy we must fill our moments with bright laughter We must chat with friends, make a strike or a spare, go for a joy ride in a real cool car, make a carrot corsage for Sadie Haw- kins Day, Check our socks for the hop. We must certainly make ourselves elegant for the proms. We must smile; we must laugh. Yes, the fabric of our days at Covington High School is interwoven with LEARNING TIMES, LIVE- LY TIMES, LAUGHING TIMES The pulchritude and precision of these prancing pixies personify our pom pom girls. These young la- dies present splendid half-time performances at each home foot- ball game. It is imperative that Americans be alert and informed about the entire world, says Mrs. Parker. Buzzy Curfman, Monty Vess, and Francine George listen attentively to a resume of the Berlin situa- tion. One picture is worth a thou sand words in the algebra book. to Teedie Johnson, Lynda Dressier, and Harry Hudnall, using Mrs. Curfman demonstrates the ancient Pythagorean theorem the new overhead projector. Like a slow-motion camera these five girls demonstrate the basic positions of a new exercise for their physical education class. MB And in proportion to the magnitude of the subiect ought to be the freedom of the debate. Peggy Payne, Becky Leitch, Steven Fisher, Wayne Lowen, and moderator Billy Craft are heeding the words of Patrick Henry in Mrs. Hicks ' English class. Jean Carson does not view studying as tedium; rather, she is aware that it is an integral part of learning. LEARNING TIMES These chemistry students are learning by experimenting, as they prepare to find the effect of heat on chemicals. Sonny Mann is lighting the Bunsen burner as Sara Thacker and Graham Padget observe. The band, after many hours of grueling practice, can always be counted ence adds to the lively atmosphere at parades and football games. In the accepted oriental manner, Mike Hicks bows low before Sue Burkholder, who flirts coyly behind her fan. Larry McCallister, Stanley Walk- er, and Jimmy Spangler, look on in haughty dis- approval at the frivolous couple featured in ' The Mikado. LIVELY TIMES The policeman tells Tom ' s parents about his driving without a license as Randy Powell, Richard Nuckols, John Scott, and Sandy Dressier give a convincing performance in Ticket to Tomorrow. jpon to give sparkling performances. Their pres- Skill and practice are required to perfect the out- side set shot. Jerry Carpenter drills diligently to increase his shooting proficiency and add to the potent Cougar threat. Those extra kicking practices that Monty Vess puts in, give C.H.S. extra points. Billy Hepler is holding the ball just before it sails into the air. 7 The people swing as the socks sway at the annual Tri-HI-Y sock hop. No one could possess a more dashing head piece than Li I ' Abner, Lewis Linton, and for ideas for novel jewelry, may we suggest you look at David Blankenship ' s necklace. Hunter Swartz and Daisy Mae, Margaret Reynolds, mirror with their smiles |ust how much all the girls enjoy Sadie Hawkins Day. Frankie Reid swings his at an informal school dance. :si LAUGHING TIMES All In for the drugstore! When a fella is lucky enough to have so unusual a car as Don Stone has, he is never lacking friends Although Mike Nunnaly, Faye Reynolds, Pam Miller, Karen Long, and Butch Paxton are all set to go, Don still holds the door open in- vitingly. partner, Margaret Reynolds, Not even in the classroom are we always serious, and Russell Smith has one of the most infectious laughs in the entire school. The most fortunate thing that can occur during our school years is to have a fine teacher. Fate smiles kindly on Brenda Ervin and Kerry Eilinger, for they have the privilege of listen- ing to Mrs. Pitman explain the functions of the human ear. Years from now when employers need a run-down on us, the then school officials will find our records in order, for Mrs. Pitman sees to their filing with accuracy and precision. Since 1923, the Puffs and Patches Annual has been dedicated to the person ' who was considered to be the most deserving. This year, we follow the C.H.S. tradition, and honor a person who has contributed much to our school. Her understanding of her students and dedication to her profession have left a lasting impression on all those who have known her. However, her abilities are not confined to her teaching. Her talent for order and precision stand her in good stead while she maintains the student records. It would be impossible to honor her without mentioning one of her very special interests. She has, for several years, been the light, inspira- tion and heart of the science fair. She and the science fair cannot be dis- associated. They are forever linked. She deserves our praise and our gratitude for teaching us effectively, for listening to us with understanding and for helping us with kindness. We proudly dedicate the 1962 edition of the Puffs and Patches Annual to Mrs. Pitman. 1 1 Nothing beats a lively evening of bowling as Joe Shepard, Judy Myers, JoAnn Calhoun, Lewis Linton, Cynthia Dickerson and John Mills discover. 12 recreation? When Greg Howard, John Pearson, learning before exam time. Classes 14 Activities 32 Athletics 52 Features 66 Students 80 Spring Activities 118 Advertising 130 Our classes offer the outlets for the diversity of interests and talents which exist in our stu- dent body. Students who yearn to express them- selves creatively and imaginatively find joy in the various media explored in the art classes. For those to whom the exact, the rigorous and the absolute appeal, courses in mathematics and science fulfill their needs. 15 The things we learn in our classes lead us down sc to a part of a telescope he constructed for a Scie There is more to home economics than sewing a fine seam or baking a fine pie Here Bonnie Frazier, Brenda Biggs and Nancy Hancock discover the less glamorous side of home- making. Is there a builder of bridges in this picture? These boys are taking an engineering aptitude test. Miss Thomas, school counselor, administers many such standardized tests through- out the year. ;sting paths. Winston Traylor points project. The best way to learn shorthand is to write it. Here Marie Smith writes for the class while Mrs. Clarke encourages her with word and smile. Discovering the complexities of a layout is a new learning er give co-editors Mike Hicks and Roberta Hatcher a helping experience. Here Marjorie Snead, Beth Davis, and Sara Thack- hand. The excitement builds in a game of mixed doubles in a physical education class. Students acquire agility and learn good sportsmanship through games such as this. Claude Loan ' s knowledge or lack of knowledge wins a smile from Miss Mahaney during one of the lighter moments in geometry. 18 w t 1 Mr. Frank instructs Melvin Dove and Ridgie Burr in the use of optical equipment. The telescope enables the physics class to study lenses and their effect on light rays. Would you like to see this in another color? , G. C. Bowyer asks. But Rob Gilliam should be more concerned with the right size. D, E. students learn the fundamentals of salesmanship by experience. Young love — always an intrinsic part of school days. Here that rapturous moment at the end of classes when the two can look forward to the leisurely walk home is captured in the faces of Gail Robinson and Chester Swartz. 20 Glenna King is practicing the typing exercises to improve her speed and ac- curacy. Knowing how to type is a useful skill in college and in most professions. Mike Hicks works on a layout while Alan Byerly finds an old annual fascinating. Larry Davis and Rob Gil- liam kibitz. Two can cram as easily as one — and it ' s more fun that way. Before the English test Alan Byerly takes a final look at the text over the shoulder of Susan Taylor — Poe was concerned with a single effect. Poe was concerned . . . Ulfl 2 ) John S. Heretick, B.A., M.A., Prin- cipal, St. Charles College, Universi- ty of Virginia. Mr. Heretick is a man of many talents. In addition to the regular task of scheduling classes, supervising school personnel, and maintaining discipline, which are parts of every principal ' s job, he acts as the counsellor ' s counsellor; the teacher ' s teacher; the student ' s confidant. Be it teacher or student who has a problem, he is the one who is sought out for aid. He always lends a sympathetic ear Despite the pressures of a complex job, Mr. Heretick always finds time to be our friend and to smile. Lillian L. Alexander, B.S., M.S. Madison, Uni- versity of Virginia, Supervisor of Education, City of Covington. 22 A part of every morning ' s busy routine is the dispatching of correspondence. Here Mr, Heretick prepares to dictate a letter to Mrs. Humphries. The School Board of the City of Covington. Ralph Stettner, Superintendent Beazley, Dr. W. P, Fletcher, Chairman A. L. Blankenship, Clerk Charlotte Wright, Norwood Tingler, Jack Persinger. The School Board has the responsibility for seeing that the city of Covington provides the very best schools possible for its young people. These men give unstintingly of their time in order to fulfill their obligations. One of the most important things on the agenda for this year is the addition to our build- ing. William R, Beazley, B.S., M.S., Superintendent of Schools, V.P.I., University of Virginia. Miss Lillian Alexander and Mr. Beazley confer on vital matters concerning the welfare of our city schools. Ruth C. Cvizic, B S , Con- cord College, University of Virginia, English, Journalism, Counseling, Puffs Patches, The Announcer Nancy B. Hicks, A.B., Erskine College, English, Beta Club. Virginia A. Martin, A.B , M.A., Concord College, West Virginia University, Universi- ty of Syracuse, English. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Agnes Snead, B.S., Longwood College, English. Paul D. Steele, BA, Geneva College, English, Teachers must study too. After school Mr. Steele Every English teacher keeps track of the looks over some current teaching material. books her students read. Here Mrs. Snead takes a look at the file. GUIDANCE Helen Thomas, B.S., M.A., Longwood Col- lege, Universi- ty of Virginia, Columbia Uni- versity, Coun- selor, Student Council. As Mrs. Hicks writes the names of a panel on the board, her smile shows how much she enjoys teaching. A teacher ' s school day begins at 8:30 and ends at 3:30, but Mrs. Martin will still have work to do when she arrives home. DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE Harriet C. Hepler, B.S., M.S., R.P.I., Radford College, University of Tennessee, Science. Mr. Robertson always takes time to listen to us. Here Rod- ney Smith explains something important to him and Temple Kessinger waits his turn. Thomas W. Robert- son, B. S., Lincoln Memorial University, General Science, Biology, Football, Basketball. Mrs. Noel doesn ' t look grades. The freshmen will in algebra. happy as she averages just have to work harder Lester M. Fronk, B.S., Un iversity of Mary- land, Washington Bible College, Chemistry, Physics, Science Club. Mary P. Pit- man, B.S., Madison Col- lege, William and Mary, University of Maryland, Biology, Di- rector of Sci- ence Fair, Guidance De- partment. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS Louise V. Curfman, B S , Longwood College, University of Virginia, University of Florida, Algebra, General Math, Biology, Science, Fu- ture Teachers of America. Edna A. Friel, A.B., Bridge- water College, University of Virginia, Math, Maude E. Mahoney, u .r ., Westhampton, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia Uni- versity, Math, Manager and Treasurer of Cafeteria. Edith W. Noel, B.A., Mary Washington College, General Math, Algebra. Mary E. Clarke, B.S Mary Wash- ington College, Typing, Short- hand, Bookkeeping, Sponsor of Tri-Hi-Y Club, DEPARTMENT OF PRACTICAL ARTS Mrs. Hall, home economics teach- er, practices what she preaches as she gives a practical demon- stration of cookie baking. William W. Fitzgerald, BA, Uni- versity of Richmond, University of Virginia, V.P.I., Biarritz Amer- ican University, Biarritz, France, Industrial Cooperative Training, Psychology, D 0 Club Mamie B. Hall, B.S., Madison Col- lege, University of Virginia, Home Economics, Sponsor of Future Homemakers of America Mr Stone, our driver education instructor finds that he and Mr. Cheesbourg, Indianapolis 500 driver, have a lot in com- mon. Both do their utmost to influence teenagers to be safe drivers. Beulah A. Jones, B.S., M.S., Longwood College, Mary Washington, University of Virginia, Bowling Green College of Com- merce, V.P.I., Typewriting, Business Math, Future Business Leaders. Leonard J. Rose, Sr., B.S., Roanoke Col- lege, University of Virginia, V.P.I., RPI., Math, Distributive Education, D.E, Club. Samuel R. Stone, B.A., Th.M., Universi- ty of Richmond, Southern Baptist The- ology Seminary, Driver Training. 26 Mo rie C. Lawless, B.S., M.A., Columbia Uni- versity, William and Mary College, Radford College, University of Virginia, Social Studies. Edward T. O ' Rourke, Jr., BA., Lynchburg College, American History. Gay A. Parker, B.A., Madison College, Amer- ican History, Government, Tri-Hi-Y. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL STUDIES Wilsie M. Vanosdol, A.B., Marshall University, King ' s School of Oratory, World History, World Geog- raphy. DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES The classic pose for teachers! Mr. O ' Rourke grades some of those endless papers. Mrs. Van gives the intro- ductory remarks before the world history students take their places behind the speak- er ' s stand to give oral reports. Lois Agnes Drewry, B.S., Madison, West Virginia, Monterrey Technical Insti- tute, Latin, Latin Club. Jane Whiteside, B.A., Sec- ondary Education, Radford College, English, Spanish. In her quest for classical knowledge, Lois Sulcer receives special help in Latin from Miss Drewry, DEPARTMENT OF The flash of the bulb shocks Mrs. White into dropping the basketball, but Cathy Scholz alertly catches it on the first bounce. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Francis Joseph Bood- ie Albert, B.S. in Phy- sical Education, Notre Dame, World Geogra- phy, Physical Educa- tion, Boys Monogram Club, Football, Wrest- ling. With just a line here and a stroke there. an image emerges from the flate white sur face. Below, Miss Smith Railey offers a suggestion to Bill te «S Stuart L. Keesee, B.S., Commerce, University of Virginia, World Ge- ography, Physical Edu- cation, Football, Base- ball, J.V. Basketball, Monogram Club. Margaret Hall White, A B., Uni- versity of Kentucky, Health and Physical Education, Girls ' Bas- ketball, Monogram, Cheerlead- ers. DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS Nell Fleshman, B.M.Ed., American Con- servatory of Music, Westminster Choir College, Madison College, Vocal Music, Band, Public Speaking Rose Patterson Rose, A.B., Lift. M., Georgetown College, University of Pitts- burg, Librarian. Elizabeth Smith, B.S., Mary Washing- ton College, Parsons School of Art, Art. Brenda Craft reluctantly parts with her ticket after being assured by Mr. Fitzgerald that it is the only way she ' ll get to see the basketball game. Not all counseling is done formally in the counseling room. Here Mrs. Cvizic talks with John Gayhart in the hall after school. Mr. Stone, driver-training instructor, knows the im- portance of teaching students what makes a car run, before teaching them how to drive it. George Hayslett and Harry Brown listen intently as he imparts his knowledge. Favorite teachers share common interests with stu- dents. (above) Miss Jones, like so many of us, enjoys saving paper wrappers. Every little bit helps John Scott tells Mr. Heretick. The members of the Monogram Club collect penny votes for Valentine queen. M rs. Ernestine Humphries Secretary Mrs. Humphries, our secretary makes sure all the wheels keep going around. She is the one who answers all our Where is it? questions; the one who helps in schedule changes; the one who decides whether we get excused or unexcused admission slips to classes. Here Steve Wade awaits his verdict. OFFICE STAFF Our able office staff assists Mrs. Humphries, our school sec- retary. In addition to answering the phone, typing, mimeo- graphing, and distributing school materials, they run er- rands to and from the office Pictured below are Gail Morris, Carole Barbee, Sue Dickson, Patty Cronin, Cindy Arritt, Judy Johnson, Mabel Stone, Mae Painter, Carol Leitch, Arnold Hostetter, and Ann Wickline. Mrs. Rose, school librarian, has able assistance from her library staff, in performing her many duties. They help check books in and out and send overdue slips to delinquent book- borrowers. In addition, they learn much about library admin- istration. The library staff from left to right are Sandra Dodd, Carol Leitch, Karen Slayton, Mickey Cambell, Brenda Biggs, Ann Wickline, Marie Armentrout, and Judy Johnson. WE DEAL IN BOOKS . . . Mrs. Rose, our librarian, has many jobs, all of which she does well. After carefully scanning the catalogues, she orders new material for our use in the library. Things are always lively at Covington High School. The many clubs and activities are our insurance against dullness. Members must be elected to the Student Council and to be elected president of the Council, the position David Blankenship holds this year, is the highest stu- dent honor. We may join other clubs and par- ticipate in activities that range from such self expressive things as interpretive dance, to groups which help us to decide what our future careers will be. From left to right, front — Mossie, Byerly, Carpenter, Ervin, Pritt. Bock — Byerly, Sun, Gilliam, Ogden, Hicks, Reid, Curf- Davis, Hatcher, Carson, Swartz, Thacker, King, Armentrout, man, Mrs Hicks, faculty sponsor. The Beta Club is composed of students who have achieved high scholastic ratings and have outstanding character. In order to join, one must have maintained an average of ninety or higher during his previous year in high school, A Beta member takes pride in being in this select honor- ary organization and strives to attain high goals. The highlight of the year was the Beta Conven- tion in Roanoke in March. Officers — front — Roberta Hatcher, president; Buzzy Curfman, vice-president; bock — Alan Byerly, treasurer; Beth Davis, sec- retary. 34 These new members take the pledge of a Beta while their proud parents look on. Tri-Hi-Y members from left to right are 1st row — Davis, Bar- bee, Wiekei, Ervin, Armentrout-, Phillips, Keith; 2nd row — Rhodes, Reynolds, Rhodes, Laughorne, Menefee, Craighead, Armentrout, McCaleb; 3rd row — King, De Priest, Harrison Greenway, Swartz, Dressier, Carson, Massie, Brown. Tri-Hi-Y Inspires Our Daily Lives At 8:55 each morning our school is hushed, and over the speaker comes the voice of a member of the Tri-Hi-Y offering the Morning Devotions. The Tri-Hi-Y club is a fellowship of High School girls committed to the Christian purpose of creating, maintaining and extending throughout the home, school and community high standards of Christian character. Our own group participates in the Easter Lily Drive for Veterans. At Christmas, money is given to the Red Cross to fill stockings for the Veterans in the Roanoke Hospital, and baskets of food are also given to needy families at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The members contribute to the Y.M.C.A. World Service Fund and also to the Virginia District Y.M.C.A. extension fund. A bulletin board with a Thought for the Week is maintained by the club. The Officers are: Loretta Smith — Chaplain Betty Brown — Vice-President Judy Rogers — President Carolyn Smith — Secretary Becky Nichols — Treasurer Mary Lefler — Chaplain Mrs. Mary Clarke — Sponsor Mrs. Gay Nell Parker — Sponsor 35 Our Government Teaches Us At Christmas time, the students at C. H. S. demonstrate the true spirit of giv- ing. Mrs. Robert F, Burrows, 1961 Christmas Mother, expresses her appreci- ation for the baskets for the needy to the student body and to Rob Gilliam, vice-president of the Student Council. The Officers of the Student Council from left to right are: Rob Gilliam, Vice-President; Betty Brown, Secretary; David Blan- kenship, President; Marie Smith, Treasurer. 36 fo Govern Ourselves THE STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council, sponsored by Miss Helen Thomas, is the democratic system of student gov- ernment at C. H. S. Its members consist of one representative from each homeroom and members at large from each class. It is the purpose of the Student Council to han- dle matters of student conduct, honor, and gener- al student interest. Other responsibilities include maintaining the Flower Fund, raising and lower- ing the flag, planning assembly programs, and op- erating the concession stand at basketball games. The most outstanding function sponsored by the Student Council is the Christmas Formal. Dedi- cated members give unstintingly of time and effort to make this dance an ideal send-off for the Christmas Holidays. The Student Council develops a sense of res- ponsibility in its members and gives the students the opportunity to learn to cooperate effectively with government. The members of the Student Council from left to right are: King, McCaully, Hatcher, Morris, Lewis, Payton, Reynolds. Second: Southerland, George, Cook, Irvine, Kenny, Wolfe, 37 Armentrout, Downey. Third: Miss Helen Thomas — Advisor, Linton, Ellinger, Waddell, Burr, Scott, Smith, Stone, Davis, Anderson, King, Sartain, Taylor. Front Row, (L to R): Kenny, Caul, Kay, Craft, Webb, Hepler, Moon, Mrs. Curfman. Second Row, (L to R): Lewis, Knick, Hite, Ervin, Shelton, Smith, Burkholder. Prospective Teachers of the Young The Future Teachers of America is an organi- zation for students who aspire to teach others. The purpose of the club is to give these students infor- mation on the many fields of teaching, the prepar- ation needed and the characteristics of a good teacher. Front Row, (L to R): Midgie Ergenbright, treasurer; Faye Reynolds, secretary; Roberta Hatcher, pres i- dent; Jean Carson, vice-president; Second Row, This year there are twenty-two members in the F.T.A., sponsored by Mrs. Louise Curfman. The club meets once a month. The guest speakers are teachers in this area who discuss their experiences in college and in teaching. The members plan to visit a Virginia college as a spring project. (L to R): Patty Phillips, historian, reporter; Caro- lyn Smith, parliamentarian; Kammie King, chap- lain. First Row: Lefler, McCormick, Dowson, Austin, Oyler, Frazier, Sprouse, Payne, Hancock, Keith, Williams, Thomas. Second: Richard, Lydiatt, Vance, May, Byer. Third: Painter, Rhodes, Woodson. Fourth: Sizemore, McNeely, Harrison, Campbell, Weikel. Fifth: Leitch, Eaton, Haynes, Crowder. Sixth: Landis, Cook, Rhodes, Scholz, Gibson, Rogers. “Toward New Horizons’’ The Future Homemakers of America is a na- tional organization composed of all students en- rolled in home economics. Sponsored by Mrs. Mamie Hall, these girls prepare themselves for the valuable role of homemaking they will play in the future. During the year, the members have done much to fulfill their motto, “Toward New Horizons. They made contributions to various worthwhile funds, visited patients in the hospital, had a Christmas Party for underprivileged children, held open house for the teachers, had a fashion show, and sponsored their annual Mother-Daughter ban- quet. OFFICERS Front: Polly Eggleston, treasurer; Brenda Biggs, secretary; Judy Johnson, president; Jeanne Guynn, vice-president. Second: Virginia Helmin- toller, chaplain; Patty Phillips, historian; Pat Smith, reporter; Carolyn Wheeler, song leader; Irma Rice, pianist; Mrs. Hall, advisor. if k, ' i ) ■Jfe 0 Li W : j Jm c ' -w- Puffs and Patches The annual staff is composed of the entire journalism class, working individually and collectively to edit an annual of which C. H. S. students may be proud. Planning layouts, taking pictures, composing and typing copy are but a few of the skills required of the annual staff members. The excite- ment of beating a deadline sets every- one into a frenzy of rushing, and nerves are tense until the material is mailed. Underneath the hard work runs an undercurrent of fun and a challenge of completing a yearbook to enjoy for years to come. Roberta Hatcher, co-editor; Mrs. Ruth Cvizic, sponsor; Michael Hicks, co- editor; Nancy Biggs, copy editor; Rob Gilliam, business manager. Mike Hicks convinces Carol Sites that an annual is the one thing she cannot live without. Nancy Biggs, Roberta Hatcher, and Barbara Loan team up to write some last minute annual copy. Barbara Loan, Betty Brown, and Bonnie Frazier sort the school pictures before distributing them to the anxiously waiting students. Left to right: Buzzy Curfman, editor; Alan Byerly, assistant Frazier, Sue Dickson, Betty Brown, Garnet Arrington, Emory editor; Ma ble Stone, Judy Britt, Barbara Loan, (seated) Bonnie Brackman, and Mike Steele. THE ANNOUNCER STAFF This year, as in years past, several of the journ- alism class students have had the responsibility of publishing our school newspaper, THE ANNOUN- CER. These students have the task of unearthing the current news and hottest gossip of C. H. S. Re- porters are dispatched by the editor-in-chief, and pencils scratch as they take note of who is going with whom and who has won recent honors. Sur- veys are also taken and students are asked for their opinions on various subjects. After compiling the news and gossip, attention is turned to the seasonal sport at the high school. The highlights, star players, and scores of recent games are ac- curately chronicled. Fun and work combine as the staff teams up to match the names of teachers and students with those of popular songs. Editorials by various students add a serious vein to the paper. Students anxiously await THE ANNOUNCER to confirm dates of forthcoming meetings and to check the schedule of athletic events. Monthly fea- tures include Peabody ' s Improbable History and Betty Batty ' s syndicated column of advice to students. It ' s a proud, but anxious moment when the very first page of The Announcer comes off the machine. Buzzy Curfman takes a final check before telling Alan Byerly to ROLL IT! Alan Byerly, Betty Brown, Judy Britt, Barbara Loan, and Bonnie Frazier all work frantically to get the Announcer out by the dead-line date. 41 Left to right — Beverly Brown, Gloria Brown, Miss Jones, Mid- Ann Barger, Pam Welcher, Nancy Hardy, Barbara Smith, gie Ergenbright, Barbara Vance, Linda Rice, Cindy Arritt, F. B. L. A. The Future Business Leaders of America is a national organization composed of students enroll- ed in a business course. The students must also have intelligence, integrity, and capability in or- der to gain the honor of belonging to F.B.L.A. The Covington Chapter is sponsored by the Busi- ness and Professional Women ' s Club, with Miss Beulah Jones as the faculty advisor. During the year the F.B.L.A. members obtain valuable training in business principles. Besides contributing to the Veteran ' s Christmas Stocking and taking toys to the Children ' s Ward at the C O. Hospital, the F.B.L.A. takes orders from seniors for name cards. wtm nfMM -ill 7$ . m . Jfjk. Lpf ' j W 111 Mjj ■A ' •m i gi| Left to right — Carole Barbee, vice- president; Sue McCauley, secretary; Virginia Menefee, president; Rose- mary Steele, treasurer. I. C. T. The Industrial Cooperative Training Club, composed of mem- bers of the I.C.T. class, is enjoying its second major year at C H S. Its fourteen members, who attend three regular classes and an I.C.T. class, remain in school for the first four periods of the school day, then report to work. Thus, they keep up their studies and earn valuable working experience at the same time. The club, under the direction of Mr. William Fitzgerald, spon- sors dances, sales, and an annual employee-employer banquet. Proceeds from these events are donated to charity. Through its character building projects and on-the-job training, I.C.T. is a valuable asset to its members, our school, and our community. Watering the flowers is a small but very im- portant job in a florist shop. Ronnie Rose, I.C.T. president, gains practical experience in part-time work. 1st row — Left to Right — Bobby Miley, Eugene Kounse, Jakie Kinsey, Sammy Martin, Mr. Fitzgerald, Sponsor. 2nd row — 43 Left to Right — Steve Wade, Eddie Jonas, Charlie Cox, Bobby King, Tommy Martin, Hale Broce, Ellis Arritt. First row — Leroy Perkins, Mary Sue King, Pam Welcher, Bon- nie Weikle, Geraldine Burley, G. C. Boyer. Second row — DISTRIBUTIVE Distributive Education provides, through the local school systems, specialized training for per- sons entering or already employed in retail, whole- sale, and service occupations. The regular DE pro- gram has two distinct objectives: to prepare high school boys and girls for future employment and to improve the occupational competency of adults entering or already in retail, wholesale, and other distributive occupations. The cooperative DE program in the high school derives its name from the joint working arrange- ment between the school and distributive busi- Roger Tingler, Melvin Persinger, Burlin Fridley, Leighton Mil- ler, Bill McCormick, Ronnie Hepler, David Keith. EDUCATION nesses of the community. The student receives classroom instruction directly related to retail, wholesale, or service fields. At the same time he acquires work experience and further training with businessmen who provide part-time employment for which the student receives school credit plus pay. DE not only prepares youth for full-time em- ployment in distributive occupations, it also serves as a background for those who plan advanced training at the college level in business adminis- tration, marketing, and related fields. OFFICERS Left to right: Sponsor— Mr. Rose President — Pam Welcher Treasurer — Ronnie Hepler Secretary — Roger Tingler Vice-President — Geraldine Burley Front row — Dale King, Dottie Hite, Patti Phillips, Harriet Wal- ton, Cordelia Smith, Judy Ervin, Judy Keith, Brenda Ervin. Second row — Erlene Carter, Judy Rhodes, Sue Hicks, Marie Armentrout, Christy Long, Pat Knick, Kathy Kenny. Third row — Barbara Briscoe, Adelaide Heydrick, Jane Ellis, Linda Lipes, Bethel Ray, Saundra Cook, Patsy Sutherland, Linda MODERN STUDENTS The Junior Classical League is made up of 51 members, all of whom are taking either Latin I or Latin II. Miss Drewry, the Latin teacher, is the sponsor. The purpose of the Junior Classical League is Peyton. Fourth row — Linda Ervin, Becky Leitch, Betsy Lewis, Judy McCaleb, Linda Dressier, Flo Carpenter, Kammy King, Sandra Smith, Sylvia Loan. Fifth row — John Watkins, William Craft, Randy Taylor, Wayne Lowen, Lanny Scruggs, Thomas Blair, Jackie Leitch. Sixth row — Durwin Waddell, William Henning, Bert Seldomridge, Dicky Ergenbright. - ANCIENT CULTURE to encourage among young people an interest in and appreciation of the civilization, language, lit- erature, and art of ancient Greece and Rome, and to give them some understanding of the debt of our own culture to that of classical antiquity. Left to right — Miss Drewry, sponsor, Jean Carson, Vice-president, Gwyneth Anderson, Secretary, Steven Fisher, Treasurer, Patti Armentrout, President. OFFICERS Left to right: Secretary — Genny Lynn Vice-President — Roberta President — Frankie Reid Advisor — Mr. Frank Flint Hatcher — i STUDENTS WITH A ZEST FOR SCIENCE The Science Club is the most recently organized club at C. H. S. It was organized for the purpose of increasing the interested student ' s knowledge of science. The students themselves prepare programs on the various fields of science in which they are most interested. In addition, films are shown which First row: Graham Padgett, Alan Byerly, Buzzy Curfman, Sara Thacker, Patsy Greenway, JoAnn Calhoun, and Jimmy Spangler. Second row: Pete Dimick, Winston Traylor, David Sun, Wayne Wolfe, Ned Parry, Ridgie Burr, Bucky Meeks, are of scientific value to the members. Since the Science Club is a new club, its major project this year has been organizing itself and collecting ideas from the members on future proj- ects. The club participated in the science fair this year and has planned several field trips. and Keith Schwartz Third row: Leighton Miller, Billy Mc- Clintic, Jimmy Ritch, Spencer Waddell, David Nicol, Eugene Kounse, and Larry Davis. Majorettes: Bobby Carter, Betty Brown, Brenda Cottrell, Donna Spencer, Pam Miller, kneeling: Sandra Dodd. Flashing smiles, precision, and poise are the marks of the majorettes of Covington High School whose twinkling batons and polished routines turn many heads as they march in parades or stand at attention to the flag. Their performance at the band concert was delightful with their accompani- ment to several snappy marches. Brenda Cottrell, the drum majorette, performed exquisitely in a job that is demanding and not always rewarded with sufficient commendation PULCHRITUDE and PRECISION ON PARADE Front’ row: Rogers, Carter, Flint, Painter, Sizemore, Ergen- Wright, Mulberry, McDaniel, Cottrell, Salyers, Tryce, Wolfe, bright, Shelton. Second row: Smith, Flemming, Drumheller, Linkenhoker. The stunning pom-pom girls add a colorful at- traction to the Covington High School Band. These girls in their crisp, white uniforms march down the 47 football field waving their pom-poms of blue and gold. They are the embodiment of school spirit and they inspire that same spirit in every spectator. A CAPPELLA CHOIR Front- row: Nancy Biggs, Jean Carson, Judy Propst, Becky Nichols, Sue Burkholder, Linda Bussard. 2nd row: Robbie Sue Balsey, Betsy Lewis, Carol Carpenter, JoAnn Calhoun, Sue McCully, Sandra Dressier. 3rd row: Arnold Hostetter, David Linkenhoker, Spencer Waddell, Randy Powell, Joe Wickline, David Blankenship. 4th row: Charles Meeks, Stanley Wal- ker, Emory Brackman, Garnett Arrington, Mike Hicks, Rich- ard Nuckols, and Butch Stone. i jl«j I V TMI j If ™ • I i 1 ' [If jl i iil l JKQ pffill lit. iBgpl V 1| H ' JL ft r -J| j T m - - tft, • ' Mil Jl iW ' ' H i c? f i s m 1 FRESHMAN VOCAL CLASS Front row: Adelaide Heydrick, Marsha Tingler, Betty Jo Wyatt, Dale King, Sue Hicks, Linda Salyers, Barbara Garber, Brenda Radford, Judy Gibson, Linda Rogers, Enneke Purkey, Beverly Siple, Pat Lowen, Becky Baine. 2nd row: Linda Ervin, Gail Robinson, Dolly Moon, Sheila Loomas, Linda Faudrey, Sandra Cook, Sue Smith, Barbara Ward, Linda Lipes, Dottie Hancock, Neville Buck, Mary Sue Offenbacker, Pat McCaleb. 3rd row: Charmaine George, Sandra Snead, Virginia Thomas, Regena Charles, Darrell Tucker, David Clemmons, Wayne Lowen, Durwin Waddell, Rufus Bradley, David Lynn, Irene Lugar, Polly Worsham, Sarah Pence, and Marilyn Shepard. 48 SENIOR VOCAL CLASS Front 1 row: Susan Taylor — Pianist, Brenda Biggs, Carol Car- penter, Jean Carson, Linda Bussard, Patricia Wade, Glenna King, Sandra Dressier, Judy Propst, Becky Nichols, Patsy Greenway, JoAnn Calhoun, Mary Lefler, Gail Morris. 2nd row: Loretta Synder, Cindy Dickerson, Alice Gum, Alice Draughon, Judy Sprouce, Donna Rice, Brenda Taylor, Sue Mc- Cully, Janet Watson, Sue McCauly, Nancy Biggs, Margaret Reynolds, Linda Evans, Sandra Dodd, Betty Harrison, Linda Lambert, Carolyn Clark, Carol Leitch, Judy Rogers. 3rd row: Bobby Bowyer, Arnold Hostetter, Bucky Meeks, Roy Harlow, Mabel Stone, Robbie Sue Balsey, Judy Myers, Francine George, Nadine Shue, Betsy Lewis, Sue Burkholder, Nancy May, Judy O ' Conner, Pam Richards, Joe Wickline, Richard Nuckols, Everett Brisendine, David Blankenship. 4th row: Jackie Rick- ett, John Casstevens, Eddie Unroe, Randy Powell, Larry Davis, David Linkenhoker, Spencer Waddell, Pete Dimick, Rodney Smith, Dewayne Crowder, Emory Brackman, Stanley Walker, Mike Hicks, Garnett Arrington, Paul Thurston, John Scott, Robert Stone, Wesley Boerner. OUR VOICES RISE IN SONG One of the classes offered by C. H. S. departs from the lecture and writing of oth- er subjects. Vocal music gives interested students the chance to be initiated into the study of music. It gives those already par- ticipating in a musical activity a means of furthering their knowledge. Theory, sight- reading, and voice training are all acquired under Mrs. Fleshman ' s capable direction. The Freshman glee club presents choral selections at assemblies, as does the vocal class composed of sophomores, juniors, seniors, and post graduates. The A ' Cap- pella Choir, made up of members from the older chorus, also sing at assemblies and set the appropriate mood for chapel. Both vocal classes present separate pro- grams of Christmas music, and that holy season is made more significant because of the inspiring carols we hear. Many of the selections have become perennial favorites. For instance, The Carol of the Drums is sung every year by popular demand of the student body. The traditional carols are always appreciated and loved. The spring brings the eagerly awaited concert by the two choral groups. The shimmering evening dresses or gleaming white coats of the participants create a charming cn-stage picture to accompany the angelic voices. 49 hirst row: smith, Brown, iNeal, Lanais, L trvm, isenny, J. Ervin, Waddell, Beirne, Blair, Snead. Second: Craft, Peyton, Winebrinner, Worley, Meeks, Arrington, Smith, Bowyer, Vess, Hambric, Hawkins, Loan, Hudnall, Ogden. Third: Droke, Bil- Dro, irvin, cms, Long, Stevenson, Lerner, urirmn, rarmer. Fourth: B. Ervin, Lockhart, Hoover, Beckett, B. Taylor, R. Taylor, Crush, Curfman, Smith, Hatcher. rf Jm wp If Bw mHml The majorettes proved to be one of the high- lights of the pop concert given by the band. Their snappy routines and smiling faces added zest to the stirring march strains and novelty num- bers horned out by the young musicians. From the packed auditorium of attentive spectators it is ob- vious that the concert was a success. 50 ■ v 5 When the band marches down Main Street at the head of a parade, or onto Casey Field at half-time, spectators hear the stirring roll of drums and the exciting harmony of reeds and brasses. They see the bright blended colors of the flag, of pom poms, of blue and gold uniforms and the flash of sun on the big bass horn. The band marching is a thrilling sight. The band is also a hard-working organization. Even be- fore school opens in the fall, members of the band meet for hours of rehearsal and perfecting routines for football sea- son. At the end of football season the band earnestly con- centrates on music for the mid-year pop concert. Almost before the applause dies out for that performance, the musi- cians start to prepare for their most important public ap- pearance — the annual spring concert. Students who are members of the band work hard, but they have the satis- faction of knowing that they belong to the group which comprises the nucleus of the pep and spirit of Covington High School. Scrdie Linkenhoker delights the student body with his rendition of The Sunny Side of the Street dur- ing the pop concert. 51 The captains are introduced, and a gentlemanly hand- shake follows. The coin is tossed. The peppy cheerleaders start to sing, Onward, Cougars! Onward, Cougars! With a concerted roar, we all surge to our feet with the first note of the Covington High School Fight Song. Football season is under way! School spirit continues to run high at C. H. S. throughout the year. We shout encouragement amid the grunts and groans of the wrestlers; the thud, thud, thuds of the bas- ketball players dribbling the ball down court; and the satis- fying CRACKS as the baseball players connect bat with ball. 53 Front row: Flo Carpenter, Mary Hunter Swartz, Calhoun, Beverly Brown, Judy Ervin, Mary Leffler, Judy Myers, Francine George, and Patsy Greenway. Margie Snead, and Pat Smith. Second row: Brenda Cottrell, Sandra Dodd, Jo Ann C IS FOR COVINGTON Sports and activities play a vital part in the school life at C H S The football and band practices in the fall are followed by basketball, wrestling, and baseball as the year progresses. Girls practice cheers and basketball. The reward of all this industry is a letter which is presented to persons who excel in a particular sport or activity, and that letter entitles them to belong to the Monogram Club. The club sponsors the Valentine Dance and a picnic at Douthat State Park. Front row: Anderson, Paxton, Linton, Russell Smith, Rodney Smith, Carpenter, Gibson, Rice. Second row: Burr, Hepler, O ' Connor, Blankenship, Nuchols, Keith. Third row: Parry, Unroe, Collins, Reid, Shep- ard, Powell, Taylor, Kessinger, Mills, McLaughlin, Vess, Davis, Scott, Fridley, Meeks. Fourth row: Dimick, Hayslett, Leech, Lockridge, Rose, Hostet- ter, Hicks, Mann. 54 WIN OR LOSE THEY CHEER Downey, Carol Sites, Marie Smith, Mary Hunter Swartz, and Francine George. The Cheerleaders of ' 62 are — Clockwise: Jo Ann Calhoun, head cheerleader; Judy Myers, Flo Car- penter, Muffin Padget, Margaret Reynolds, Betty 55 FOOTBALL ’61 Front row: Mann, Mills, Menefee, Lockridge, Dimick, Ander- son, Rice, Carpenter. 2nd row: Kessinger, Taylor, Hepler, Blankenship, Davis, Unroe, Carter, Norman. 3rd row: Smith, Leech, Linton, Reid, Mitchell, Collins, Vess, Shepard. 4th row Burks, Heironimus, Sartain, Dawson, Beirne. The Covington High School Cougars ended their 1961 season with a fine 6-2-1 record, and a tie for the Blue Ridge District Championship. The Cougars were defeated by Bassett 7-0 in their opener, but came back the following week to tie Cave Spring 6-6. A pass from Gary Rice to Monty Vess accounted for the Cougar touchdown. John Mills, David Blankenship, Eddie Unroe, and Barry Taylor scored touchdowns as the Cougars trounced Franklin County 27-7. The Cougars upset powerful Martinsville 14-13 the following week as Blankenship scored both touchdowns. The Cougars beat Drewry Mason 7-0 on a second quarter touch- down by John Mills. Blankenship and Pete Davis scored touchdowns the following week in leading the Cougars to a 14-7 win over William Byrd. Wil- liam Fleming trounced the Cougars 32-0 in their Homecoming game, but the Cougars rebounded with a 41-6 win over Central as Butch Reid scored two touchdowns, and Sonny Mann, John Anderson, Unroe and Blankenship one each. The Cougars closed their season by beating Clifton Forge 39-0 to retain the coveted Little Brown Jug. Mills scored two touchdowns, while Bill Hepler, Taylor, Rice, and Davis scored one. This brought to a close the Cougars best season since 1953 with a district tri- championship and with David Blankenship and Jerry Carpenter making all district first team. Opponent Covingtoi Bassett 7 0 Cave Spring 6 36 Franklin County 7 27 Martinsville 13 14 Drewy Mason 0 7 William Byrd 7 14 William Fleming 32 0 Central 6 41 Clifton Forge 0 39 Totals 78 178 While other folks are soaking up all the pleasure possible in summer ' s last scorching days, the Cougars go through the grueling days of football practice. 56 DISTRICT TRI-CHAMPIONS Blankenship rolls around the end to score against Martinsville. Wade Leech breaks up a pass play in the Clifton game. Vess and Blankenship meet Bassett Co-captains for Two Cougars cut down the defense as Pete Davis drives through the hole, the deciding toss. Rodney Smith (38) and Lewis Linton (19) move in for a tackle in the Bassett Game. 57 LITTLE BROWN JUG The game which creates the greatest interest and draws the largest crowd is the game with Clif- ton Forge, locally known as the Little Brown Jug game The neighboring towns have been playing each other since ' no one knows when ' . But since 1937 that rivalry has been especially keen, for it was in that year that the Little Brown Jug was in- troduced. That little jug— for that really is all it is — a small, light-brown earthen-ware jug, very ordinary — is a symbol of the friendly rivalry that exists between the two towns, but it is the most treasured of trophies. Since its inception the jug has made many trips up and down the ten miles of highway that separ- ates the two towns, for it is part of the tradition that when it changes hands the principal and coach of the losing school must present the jug, properly be-ribboned with the winning school ' s colors, to its coach and captains in a special as- sembly. This year, everyone stayed home because the Little Brown Jug remained right where it has been since 1959, front row center of the trophy case of Covington High School! In its honor the Cheerleaders present a special pre-game pep rally. George Hayslet and David Linkenhoker unfold the paper bearing the credits and cast of the cheerleaders annual skit (any similarity to the comic strip Peanuts purely in- tentional) as Arnold Hostetter points out the main characters: Margaret Reynolds, alias Harley Blue, prepares to kick a football held by Lousy Green (Francene George) who jerked the ball causing Harley to take a nasty fall. Gary Rice (14) scores as John Mills (35) returns to congratulate him. 58 HOW WE LOVE THEE Wade Leech comes down with a long pass from Billy Hepler. OVER THE YEARS Clifton Covington 1937 14 7 1938 0 0 1939 14 0 1940 7 0 1941 14 0 1942 6 26 1943 0 14 1944 6 0 1945 6 27 1941 0 56 1945 8 46 1948 0 26 1949 0 48 1950 7 18 1951 6 13 1952 6 26 1953 13 12 1954 18 34 1955 19 26 1956 0 40 1957 7 19 1958 6 0 1959 6 19 1960 7 19 1961 0 39 TOTAL 170 515 Stuart Keesee, line coach rides the seat of the triumphant at the end of the “Jug” game. 59 Mr. Heretic coddles the Jug and ex- plains that he has no intention of re- turning it to Bagdad . Jo Ann ' s eyes reflect the score as John Mills goes over for a T.D. C. H. S. GRADUATES COME HOME . . . . and First a queen must be chosen. These five girls, Judy Propst, Neely appear before the student body as the candidates for Becky Nichols, Sandy Dressier, Glenna King and Linda Me- Homecoming Queen. And, there is a parade downtown — to as- sure that everyone in Covington enters the proper spirit of the occasion. Then the crowd grows quiet, and Dr. Wil- liam Ellis, president of the C. H. S. Alumni Association, and Miss Lily Albert, chairman of the Special Activities Committee, walk onto the field. Dr. Ellis ' voice booms over the loudspeaker: Every year a senior girl is elected to reign over these Homecoming activities. This year it is my pleasure to crown the Queen of Homecoming, MISS LINDA McNEELY. preparations for Homecoming festivities must be made. The Queen rejoins her attendants, Michael Hicks, Miss San- dra Dressier, Roger Tingler, Miss Rebecca Nichols, Ronald The members of the senior class select five of their girls as candidates for the honor of reigning over the Homecoming activities. They appear be- fore the student body at a special assembly. The ballots are given out and each student votes. The tally is kept secret, and no one — not even the queen herself — knows who will be crowned at the half-time ceremony. On the big night the lovely candidates and their handsome escorts ride onto the field in sleek, shiny Hepler, Queen Linda, John Scott, Miss Glenna King, Ronald Rose, and Miss Judy Propst. convertibles The girls and their escorts alight, and the queen is crowned. The long days of sus- pense are at an end. The band marches onto the field, and goes through its half-time maneuvers. The hours of practice are evident in the polished performance. The game resumes. Although the Cougars are losing the game, nothing really dampens the en- thusiasm of the former students greeting the pres- ent students and each other. And there is a football game, of course. Two Cou- Cougars converge to halt a Fleming drive. gars stop the forward motion of a Fleming ball carrier. Front row: Folks, Bradley, Jones, Kennon, Sams, Seldomridge. Second: Crawford, McClintic, Henning, Scott, Hardy, Carter, Anderson. JV BASKETBALL Rod Smith (13) lumps center as Butch Paxton (10) starts his move on the front break in the qame aqainst Valley. SCORES JV ' s 17 William Byrd 38 JV ' s 28 Jeter 21 JV ' s 41 Valley 33 JV ' s 37 Valley 29 JV ' s 51 Millboro 41 JV ' s 37 Clifton Forge 31 JV ' s 26 Jeter 25 JV ' s 35 Cave Springs 39 JV ' s 40 Clifton Forge 68 JV ' s 45 Dunlap 35 JV ' s 51 Cave Springs 41 JV ' s 47 Jeter 45 JV ' s 37 William Byrd 43 Totals 492 489 Big Rod Smith (13) pulls down a rebound in the contest with Franklin County. Front: Smith, Gilliam, Paxton, Reid, Blankenship, Castevens, Hicks, Hepler, Gibson. Back: Rice, Carpenter. VARSITY BASKETBALL Covington 41 SCORES William Byrd 40 Covington 58 Bassett 79 Covington 58 Central 42 Covington 58 Clifton Forge 66 Covington 51 Franklin County 43 Covington 60 Clifton Forge 49 Covington 56 Drewry Mason 60 Covington 75 Valley High 44 Covington 52 Cave Springs 63 Covington 71 Valley High 57 Covington 62 Martinsville 72 Covington 47 Drewry Mason 71 Covington 76 Central 45 Covington 66 Cave Springs 77 Covington 55 Martinsville 77 Covington 58 William Byrd 61 Covington 66 Franklin County 79 Covington 93 Fieldale 59 Covington 58 Bassett 87 Covington 48 Bassett 75 (Tournament Game) Totals 1219 1246 Mike Hicks (21) and Rod Smith (13) go high in an attempt to grab a rebound from two Valley players. 63 ■ 1 7 i 1 1 ' J Starting from left, clockwise: Beth Davis, Wanna Mae Massie, Lynda Dressier, Brenda Ervin, Charmaine George, Cathy Scholz, Irene Salyers, Darlene Hostetter, Libby Harding, Marie Armentrout, Mary Hunter Swartz, and Betty Byer. Center Co-captains Patsy Greenway and Marie Smith. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL When basketball season rolls around, many would-be Cougarettes may be found in the gym practicing their lay-ups and foul shots. When the team is actually chosen, then begins the diligent practice in preparation for games. The Cougarettes this year were a compara- tively young team with five juniors and one sophomore comprising the starting lineup. This will be to their ad- vantage next year, as they will lose none of the starting six through graduation. Under the able coaching of Mrs. White and armed with the experience gained from this year ' s season, the Cougarettes look forward to much improved schedul e this fall. SCORES Opponent Covington Central 24 26 Clifton Forge 40 27 Clifton Forge 49 20 Millboro 44 18 Valley 44 28 C O Nurses 18 41 Valley 55 26 Central 25 15 Dunlap 19 33 C O Nurses 16 26 Totals 334 260 Guard Lynda Dressier manages to tip the ball over to teammate Marie Smith in the game with Valley High School. On mat: Barry Taylor, Joe Shepard . Front: John Scott, man- ager; Steve Neal, Earl McClung, Jessy O ' Conner, Bill Daw- son, James Lockrie, Harold Smith, Bill Loan, Mac McLaughlin. Second: Harry Hudnall, Donald Patton, Barry Taylor, Bo Fridly, Wade Heironimus, Eugene Counts, Donald Lugar, Monty Rice, David Vess, Graham Padget, Bo Delany, Mike Hambrick, Sommers Beirne, manager. WRESTLERS END UP WITH 2-6 RECORD AT A GLANCE Opponent Covington William Flemming 36 20 Fishburn 23 30 Jefferson 16 33 Patrick Henry 20 23 William Flemming 33 10 Patrick Henry 29 23 Fishburn 26 20 Agusta Military 29 21 Totals 220 180 Unlike all other sportsmen at C. H. S. the wrestlers, with Boodie Albert as their coach, learn the basic fundamentals of their sport and walk onto the mat facing their own personal honor or defeat in addition to their responsibility to the team effort. With this in mind it is easily under- stood why wrestling not only develops physical strength and agility but also is a great character builder. The wrestlers put on a fine show this year with many exciting well fought matches. Steve Neal represented C. H. S. at the state tournament win- ning his first match but losing in the semi-finals. 65 r r 66 - % V There are many features of school life not bounded by the classroom. For instance, there is the thrill of the Junior-Senior Prom. The girls, Southern Belles all, retain a kind of shining radi- ance from the moment they pin on the fragrant flowers, sent with a card bearing the proper sen- timent, until the orchestra plays Goodnight, Sweetheart. And there are lots of other things! There is the excited speculation about who will be elected Beauty Queen of C. H. S. Her identity is carefully guarded until it is revealed when the yearbook arrives. There is the Minstrel. How hard the cast works! How much we all enjoy it! Year after year Curfman Hall is completely filled with students and townspeople for the three dazzling performances. The Christmas Formal, the Valentine dance generate excitement in their seasons. These things comprise the lively times we all enjoy. 67 DIVERSION OF DANCE Many and varied are the dances which are en- joyed by the students of our school. They gather at the given time to enjoy the music and decora- tions as well as the companionship of their friends. Whether it is the hilarious gaiety of a sock-hop, or the slightly more dignified but still informal atmosphere of the Valentine Dance, the students readily respond, delighting in the fun and laughing. Togetherness extends beyond the home. Curtis King is a lucky freshman because his sister Glenna, a senior, enjoys dancing with him. Pat Wade and Mike Smith pause and pose at a semi- formal dance. 68 Sitting one out can be fun tool Becky Nichols and her guest from another school rest after a fast number. John Mills smiles proudly at Judy Myers after she was crowned Monogram Queen at the Valentine Dance. At a Valentine Dance every swain should have a sweetheart: Don Stone gazes down at Pam Miller; Jerry Carpenter and 69 Mary Hunter Swartz laugh from sheer exuberance; Ridgie Burr ond Roberta Hatcher are absorbed in each other. CHRISTMAS IS MERRY AT C.H.S. WE SING AND WE SHARE The senior vocal class presents the annual Christmas concert of songs and carols. Under the tree are baskets for needy families donated by the stu- dents. The spirit of giving that has permeated the school during the entire week before the Christmas holidays insures that the students leave with the true spirit of Christmas. WE DANCE AND WE DREAM The students talk and laugh amid the rustle of dresses and the sweet strains of music at the Christmas formal. The spicy odor of the pine branches, the soft candlelight, and the red and green streamers seem to whisper, It ' s Christmas! It ' s Christmas! Ragweed Blankenship, Buckwheat Neal, Sassafras Folks, Red Eye Dimick, Pos- sum Vess, and Crawdad Hicks |azz it up singing, dancing, and playing to Alexander ' s Ragtime Band. CHS MINSTREL, DIXIE For nearly a month the endmen rehearsed every day after school on songs, |okes, and routines. Blankenship, Neal, Folks, Waddell, Dimick, Vess, and Hicks practice singing Peanut Butter . Buckwheat Neal delights the chorus as well as the audience with Forty Second Street . 72 The Seven Squires , Linkenhoker, Waddell, Meeks, Hostetter, Blanken- ship, Arrington and Hicks give out with Cotton Fields , backed up by the indispensable chorus. Crawdad Hicks sashays down the isle as the endmen make a surprise entrance from the rear. The most grueling practice for the minstrel was done by the chorus girls who are Jo Ann Calhoun, Judy Myers, Patsy Green- way, Betty Brown, Brenda Cottrell, Bobbie Carter, and Roberta Hatcher. Bucky Meeks was a real hit as he sang You ' re an Old Smoothie to the extremely feminine Richard Nuckols. Ragweed Blankenship ' s trumpet solo of Am I Blue gained him three encores on Saturday night. Sleepy Time Down South, sung beautifully by Arnold Hostetter, left a tear or two in the eyes of the more sentimental listeners. Red Eye Dimick tells Interlocu- tor Spencer Waddell a whopper that Waddell finds hard to swal- low. An hour and a half before show time all 65 members of the chorus gather in a classroom to be made up. Here Eddie Unroe sits placidly while he is made up by Mrs. Fleshman. Garnett Arrington sings a top favorite among the popular songs this year, Moon River. 74 The members of the chorus line are rewarded for their hard work as they are called back a second time to do their novelty rendition of Balling the Jack. Sassafras Folks tells Waddell about the time he was shot in the army. Jean Carson sings with meaning I ' m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of my Hair . 75 Linda Mae McNeely Glenna Pearle King Mary Jayne Motherly Rebecca Jeanne Nichols 76 Every year a Beauty Queen for Covington High School is chosen and her identity is kept secret until it is revealed in PUFFS and PATCHES. The photographs of the finalists were rated by judges who did not know the candidates and who are not connected with the school. The girl who re- ceived the highest number of points is JKary d izaSeih Saunders Tieautij Queen of 1962 SENIOR ip a n | � a ii ii I Best All-Around Becky Nichols — Arnold Hostetter Best Looking — Best Dressed Mary Jayne Motherly — David Keith Most Carol Carpenter niij 1 H jlf i E i f ft ii Him $ iff MIMM fff !u ! iff 1 Ii r f[ rYTTi Xml mm Wittiest Russell Smith — Sandra Dressier 78 Most Likely to Succeed David Sun — Mary Saunders SUPERLATIVES Bashful :er Persinger Best Dancers Judy Propst — David Linkenhoker Most Talented Arnold Hostetter — Judy Propst Friendliest Becky Nichols — Ridgie Burr Most School Spirit Becky Nichols — John Scott 79 We are the students of Covington High School. We ARE Covington High School. Without us the school is only a building. With us, it is a place teeming with energy, with youth, with life. There are moments of leisure in our day, and we savor them. We exchange confidences, im- part the latest news, plan our evenings, get to know each other. The favorite time and place for such conviviality are noon and the cafeteria. There are serious moments in our day, and we are aware of them. We pause and read the quotations posted weekly by the Tri-Hi-Y club. What kind of world would the world be, If all the people were just like you?” 8 1 CLASS OF 1965 OFFICERS: Spencer Sartain, treasurer; Wayne Lowen, sergeant at arms; Durwin Waddell, president; Carol Sites, secretary, Danny Vess, vice-president. 82 Mary Ernestine Akers Donald Alphrus Andrews Ronald Renick Andrews David Lee Arritt Betty Mae Ayers Charles Luther Bailey, Jr. Richard Glenn Bailey Betty Mae Baker Carol Jean Baker Patricia Lee Bane Rebecca Ann Bayne Horton Penrose Beirne Barbara Ann Belton Donna Rae Bennett Sandra Lee Biggs Anna Lee Bilbro George Michael Boyd Rufus Guy Bradley Benny Orbin Bridges Richard Wayne Bright Barbara Jean Briscoe Vivian June Brooks Barbara Jean Bryant Frances Neville Buck Gary Allen Burks Harry Phillip Burks, Jr. Linda Louise Burks Patricia Carol Burr Richard Allen Caldwell Willard Lake Camp Mary Elizabeth Campbell Walter Lee Capps Olen Danvil Carpenter Erlene Regina Carter John Carson Carter Linda Karan Carter Lois Ann Carter Stephanie Chamberlain Regina Carol Charles Barbara Ann Childs Carol May Clark Barbara Leigh Clayton David Michael Clements Gloria Frances Collins Donald Dale Comer Sondra Jean Cook Charles Thomas Cooke Mary Lynn Cottrell Brenda Carol Craft Jerry Wayne Craft William Harley Craft Carole Dae Crawford Darlene Gail Crawford Brenda Jo Crowder Frances Marie Curry Dee Darin Decker Bonita Gail Dodd Betty Ann Downey Carolyn Virginia Droke Barbara Jean Drumheller Kathleen Louise Eary Dawn Paulette Eaton Oakland Lanier Eggleston Jane Driscoll Ellis Thurman Ward Ergenbright Linda Burton Ervin Alice Marie Everett Saundra Lou Farmer Dennis Bryan Farrell Linda Kay Faudree Steven Charles Fisher Patricia Lynn Fleming William Borker Fleming Vaughna Jean Fleshman Thomas Wayne Flint Allen Rexrode Friel Sandra Kaye Fridley Rosa Matilda Ford Evelyn Gail Ford Walter Allen Folks Charlotte Ann Gautier Wanda Jean Garmon Patricia Lynn Gardner Barbara Leigh Garber Leona Mae Gadd Carolyn Virginia Grady Gary Lee Gordon Anita Faye Goff Joyce Ann Gill ispie Judy Rebecca Gibson Dorothy Ellen Hancock Michael Alan Hambric John Rucker Hall Patricia Ann Griffith Frederick Rictor Griffith June Ann Harmon John Berkley Harlow John Harvey Hardy, Jr. Elizabeth Rea Harding Michael Ignatius Hanna Walter Thurman Hawkins James Malcolm Hayslett Donald Ray Heironimus James Wade Heironimus William Wilson Henning k v Linda Lou Hepler { Sandra Lee Hepler Linda Gaye Hevener Campie Adelaide Heydrick Anita Suzanne Hicks William Edward Hinkle Allen Douglas Hite t 1 Buddy Lee Hobbs � am James Hodges, Jr. Cheryl Darlene Hostetter Linda Carroll Irvine Gwendolyn Faye Irvine Gregory Allen Howard John Thomas Hutcheson Gail Lee Humphries Virginia Ann Jackson Warren Eugene Jackson Bonnie Jean Jamison Meredith Littleton Jennings Pamela Ann Johnston Sharon Lee Kay Emmet Lewis Keller Christine Frances Kelly Frederick Wesley Kennon Joyce Ann Kern Delbert Lewis Kerns Norman Earnway Kimberlin Susan Jane Kimberlin Curtis Randall King Gloria Dale King Alvin Ray Koonce Lula Fay Landis Michael Steven Landis Sandra Joyce Landis Jesse William Lawhorn Nancy Rebecca Leitch Wade Wilson Leech Eugene Hampton Lightner Lewis Allen Linkenhoker Linda Carol Lipes Howard Glen Liptrap, Jr. Sylvia Lee Loan William DeWayne Loan Robert Grayson Lockhart, Jr. Christy Lynn Long Karen Lee Long Robert Eugene Long Sheila Patricia Loomis James Howard Loughrie Allen Wayne Lowen Patricia Marie Lowen Brenda Kay Lugar Donald Allen Lugar Irene Marie Lugar David Franklin Lynn Donna Jean Martin Michael Bailey Mayo Gary Lee Miller Larry Wayne Miller Pamela Paige Miller William Mitchell Dolly Mae Moon Doyet Wade Moore Donald Gene Mundy Patricia Harley McCaleb Robert Bruce McClintic Earl Junior McClung Judy Beatrice McDaniel Beverly Frank Neff Alvin Wayne Nicely Howard Raymond Nicely Nancy Caro! Nicely Martha Kay O ' Conner Mary Sue Offenbacker Steven Junior Patrick Peggy June Payne Carol Ann Paxton Linda Faye Payton Sarah Thornton Pentz William Clay Phillips Enneke Lynn Purkey James Olin Pyle Catherine Montague Quinn William Harvey Rader Brenda Joyce Radford Gary Lee Reed Oliver Franklin Reid, Jr, Andrew Richard Reynolds Patricia Marie Reynolds Susan Paige Reynolds Monty Grey Rice Edward Mitchell Richardson Abigail Miriam Robinson Wanda Ruth Robinson Lynda Gail Rogers Dreama Pearl Rucker Linda Margo Salyers Virginia Irene Salyers Lacy Dale Sams Spencer Blain Sartain Gary Nathaniel Saylor Albert Downey Seldomridge, Jr, Warren Harrison Scott Harry Cecil Schuder, Jr. Kathryn Louise Scholz Betty Lou Semones Carolyn Marie Shelton Arthur Kent Sheppard Marilyn Ann Shepard Thomas Oscar Sheppard Ramona Simmons Beverly Ann Siple Margaret Carol Sites Ivan Ellis Sizemore Cordelia Frances Smith Harold Jeter Smith Juanita Ann Smith Norma Jean Smith Raymond Hensil Smith Richard Wayne Smith Sandra Sue Smith Sandra May Snead Donna Lee Spencer Frank Elderidge Sponaugle, Jr. Barbara Ann Stevenson Lois Gail Stevenson Patricia Eileen Sutherland Chester Emmett Swartz Barry Benton Taylor Randolph Lewis Taylor Michael Alan Thacker Virginia Carol Thomas Patricia Ann Thompson Barry Lee Tingler Marsha Ann Tingler Darrell Alexander Tucker Barbara Sue Tyree Carolyn Leigh Tyree Danny Hart Vess Paula Page Vest Durwin Earl Waddell Douglas Elwood Wallace Barbara Lee Ward John Lawrence Watkins Mary Sue Webb Betty Carol White Charlotte Ann White Janet Ann Whitmore Sherry Lee Wilhelm Judith Elaine Winebriner Alma Watts Williams Benny Alfred Williams, Jr. Annette Gail Wolfe Shirley Ellen Wolfe JoAnn Worley Polly Bayne Worsham Brenda Jean Wright Martha Sue Wright Ronald Elmer Wright Betty Jo Wyatt CLASS OF 1964 OFFICERS — Faye Reynolds, treasurer; Pete Dimick, president; Mike Smith, vice-president; Wanna Mae Massie, secretary. 91 I I Gwyneth Nadine Anderson John Emii Anderson Edith Marie Armentrout Potricia Ann Armentrout Priscilla Mae Bartley Edward Beasley Ewell Somers Beirne Thomas Jackson Blair, Jr. Danny Edward Boone Evelyn Marie Bostic Ronald Eugene Broce Gary Piercy Brown Sue Ellen Burkholder Kent Steve Byer Karen Jean Byerly Michael Preston Campbell Brenda Joyce Carpenter Flora Virginia Carpenter Jean Kyle Carson Linda Jean Cook Ronald Glen Cooper Reba Beatrice Craft Gary Wayne Crawford Linda Louise Crowder Richard Mason Crowder Robert Edwin Crush Robert Davidson Jessie Lee Davis William Glen Dawson Henry Bowler Delaney Cynthia Lynn Dickerson Donald Darwin Dimick Richard Michael Downer Alice Loraine Draughon Gloria Mae Dressier Lynda Jean Dressier Kerry Renaldo El I i nger Ronald Entsminger Brenda Joyce Ervin Judith Ann Ervin Linda Harlene Evans Homer Stephen Fisher Rebecca Dale Forbes Thomas Paul Fridley John Fred Gayhart Jerry Wayne Gibson Yolanda Kaye Gibson Franklin Lee Grady Joyce Elnetta Gregory Dorothy Ann Griffin Alice Louise Gum Nancy Carol Hancock Irvin Roy Harlow Barbara Ellen Haynes Virginia Clara Helmintoller Bonnie Sue Hepler William Lewis Hepler Dorothy Sue Hite Harry Gilman Hudnall Edda Lee Johnson Robert Joseph Jones, Jr. Judy Louise Keith Linda Lee Kelly Danny Wayne Kendall Mary Catherine Kenny John Keith Kessinger Kamla Jean King Linda Carol Lambert Carole Ann Landis Wanda Kaye Laughorn Jack Wayne Lee Jack Rife Leitch, Jr. Betty Lou Lewis Patricia Ann Linkenhoker Carroll Wayne Lockhart Primmie Lee Long Barry Lee Marshall Thomas Edward Martin Wanna Mae Massie Betty Lou May Nancy Lynn May Judith Lynd McCaleb Gloria Jean McCormick Ruth Evelyn McCormick Carol Sue Nace Steve Earl Neal Patricia Ann Nick David Muir Nicol Robert Wayne Ogden Jesse Bedford O ' Conner Judy Delores O ' Conner Donald Wayne Patton John Fredrick Pearson Patricia JoAnn Phillips Bethal Ann Ray Janey Lee Rhodes r Judy Marie Rhodes Irma Gale Rice Leonard Johnson Rose, Jr. John Elbert Ryan Gene Swanson Sampson Gregory Allen Scott Richard Landon Scruggs Linda Kay Sheldon Nadine Jarrett Shue Sue Ellen Sizemore Irene Frances Smith Larry Rogers Smith Michael Alan Smith Phillip Johnson Smith Regina Mae Smith Alanda Ordin Southers Patsy Ann Sprouse Mary Hunter Swartz Barry Todd Taylor Susan June Taylor Wanda Lee Thomas Charlotte Carol Traynor Wesley Edward Unroe Carol Sue Vance Janet Delores Vance Wanda Jean Varner Randolph Edward Vernon David Allen Vess Patricia Sue Wade Harriet Ann Walton Janet Marie Watson Carolyn Sue Wheeler Jay Edward Whitehead George Larry Wolfe John Norman Wood Steve Edgar Woodell 97 : I CLASS OF 1963 OFFICERS: Mary Lucinda Arritt, secretary, Roberta Hatcher, president; JoAnn Calhoun, treasurer; Michael Steele, vice-president. James Robert Andrews Mary Lucinda Arritt Linda Gail Austin Helen Carole Barbee Gloria Ann Barger Cheryl Lee Benton Brenda Jean Biggs Nancy Kay Biggs David William Blankenship Wesley Charles Boerner Robert Wayne Bowyer Betty Joyce Brown Beverly Ann Brown Gloria Jean Brown Geraldine Frances Burley Betty Jean Byer Alan Clair Byerly Connie Lee Cale Jo Ann Calhoun Ethel Mae Campbell Gerald Edward Carpenter Bobbie Dean Carter Dean Alva Caul Warren Robert Childs Wayne Carson Clark Robert Roland Clemmons Earnest Gale Collins Gail Aleene Craghead Patricio Louise Cronin Virginia Ann Crowder Walter Russell Curfman, Jr. Elizabeth Ellen Davis Beverly Jean DePriest Nancy Kay Drepperd Orville Francis Dressier Pollyana Sue Eggleston Marilyn Jane Ergenbright Geneva Lynn Flint Bonnie Jean Frazier Francine Bernadette George Robert Henry Gilliam, Jr. Hoye Micklin Graves Patsy Wills Greenway William James Grogan Nancy Lynn Hardy Edward Allen Hatcher Roberta Martin Hatcher Pamela Virginia Hayslett Linda Lois Hepler Michael Allen Hicks Temple Lyman Kessinger Mary Sue King Robert Lee King, Jr. James Eugene Kounse Linda Leigh Lacks Mary Mabel Lefler Lewis Wayne Linton Claude Mitchell Loan Warren Courtney Lockridge Carolyn Roberta Lydiatt Nixon Elliott Mann Virginia Lee Menefee John Darrel Mills Judith Gail Myers Carolyn Sue McCauley Julian Madison McLaughlin Michael Eugene Nunnally Lillie Marie Oyler Graham Duncan Padgett, Jr. Viola Mae Painter Edward Howland Parry Ballard Hugh Paxton III Edgar Leroy Perkins Gerald Lloyd Perkins Howard Randolph Powell Sarah Elizabeth Pritt William Richard Ralston Robert Franklin Reid Margaret Louise Reynolds Gary Wayne Rice Linda Caroll Rice Jackie Lynn Rickett Keith Raymond Schwartz Joseph Jeffrey Shepard Barbara Sue Smith Loretta Stull Smith Mary Carolyn Smith Patricia Marie Smith Rodney Mason Smith Rose Marie Smith Marjorie Ellen Snead Loretta Sue Snyder James Carlton Spangler Lloyd Michael Steele Rosemary Ann Steele Don Emerson Stone Robert Warren Stone Richard John Sumner Brenda Joyce Taylor Sara Lee Thacker Winston Thompson Traylor Barbara Ann Vance Freement Archibald Vess, Jr. Stanley Arrington Walker Pamela Lee Welcher Charlotte Josephine Wheeler Lula Ann Wickline Delores Ann Woodson CLASS OF 1 962 OFFICERS: Lindo McNeely, secretary; Judy Propst, treasurer; John Scott, president; Mary Jayne Motherly, vice-president. Ernest James Burr Wrestling 3, 4; Baseball 4; K.V.G ' s 2, 3, 4 , 5 Linda Gray Bussard F.H.A. 2, 3; Vocal 2, 3, 4, Pom Poms 2, 3, 4; A ' Cappella Choir 4 , 5 Carol Ann Carpenter Vocal 4, 5 105 Robert’ Wayne Childs James Williard Collins Football 2, 3; Wrestling 2, 3; K.V.G ' s 2, 4; I.C.T. 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4. Judy Lane Craft Homeroom Secretary 2; Stu- dent Council 3; F.H.A. 3; Class Treasurer 3. James Lee Crawford Band 2, 3, 4 Ronald Dwaine Crowder Football 2, 3; Baseball 3; Min- strel 5; K.V.G ' s 3, 4 , 5 Sandra Louise Dressier F.T.A. 3; Vocal 4, 5; Band 3, 4; Homeroom President 5 Owen Carrol Fleming Berlin Albert Fridley, Jr. K.V.G. ' s 2, 5; D.E. 4 , 5 George William Hayslett Football 2, 3, 4; Manager 5; Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 4; Monag er 5; Wrestling 3 106 Ronald Wayne Hepler K.V.G. ' s 3, 4, 5; D.E. 5 Larry Robert Hoover Band 3, 4 , 5; K.V.G. ' s 4, 5; Wrestling 4 , 5 David Ageon Keith Football 2, 3; Track 2; Wrest- ling 3; Homeroom President 3, Monogram Club 3, 4, 5; Homeroom Treasurer 4; D.E. 5 Glenna Pearle King Student Council 5; F.H.A. 3; A ' Cappella Choir 4; Minstrel 4, 5; Beauty Court 5 Jakie Lynn Kinsey Football 2, 3; I.C.T. 5 David Preston Linkenhoker Football 2, 3, 4; Manager 5; Baseball 2; Wrestling 3, 4 , 5; Vocal 2 , 3, 4, 5; A ' Cappella Choir 2, 3, 4, 5; All State Chorus 2; Monogram Club 2 , 3 , 4 , 5; K.V.G. ' s 2 , 3, 4 , 5; Minstrel 2, 3, 4 , 5 Samuel Ray Martin I.C.T. 4 , 5 Mary Jayne Motherly Newspaper 2 , 3; Annual Staff 3; Latin Club 2 , 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Student Council 3; Beau- ty Court 5 James Robert Miley I.C.T. 4 , 5 107 Dennis Wayne Miller Leighton Edgar Miller K.V.G. ' s 4, 5; D.E. 4; Band 2, 3, 4 Melvin Lee Montgomery Football 2; Track 3; K.V.G. ' s 2, 3, 4, 5 Larry Wayne McCallister Band 2, 3, 4; Drum Major 3, 4; Vocal 3, 4; A ' Cappella Choir 3, 4; Drill Team 2; Mik- ado 4; Minstrel 3, 4; K.V.G. ' s 5 Linda Mae McNeely F.H.A. 3, 4, 5; Homeroom Secretary 4; Class Secretary 5; Homecoming Queen 5 William Robinson Nahouse Band 2, 3, 4; K.V.G. ' s 3 Rebbecca Jean Nichols F.H.A. 3; Minstrel 3, 4, 5; A ' Cappella Choir 4, 5; Class President 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4, 5; Treasurer 5 Joseph Alfonso Pascarella Basketball 2, 4; K.V.G. ' s 3, 4; Football 4; Vocal 4, 5 Melvin Dwight Persinger D.E. 4, 5; K.V.G. ' s 3, 4, 5 108 Peter Paul Persinger Judy Jane Propst F.H.A. 2; Minstrel 3, 4, 5; Homecoming Court 5; Class Treasurer 4; Class Treasurer 5 James William Railey Baseball 4, 5; K.V.G. ' s 3, 4, 5 Gloria Ann Ratcliff Glee Club 4; Minstrel 2 Roy Lee Reynolds Ronald Berland Rose Football 3; Baseball Manager 4; I.C.T. 5; Secretary-Treas- urer 5 109 Mary Elizabeth Saunders F.H.A. 2, 3; Cheerleader 2; Tri-Hi-Y 3; Student Council 3; Beauty Court 4 John Lewis Scott Football 2, 3, 4; Class Vice President 4; Class President 5; Wrestling 3, 4, 5, Manager 5; Student Council 3, 4, 5; Mono- gram Club 5; Minstrel 5 Russell Paxton Smith K.V.G. ' s 2, 3; Band 2, 3, 4; Baseball Manager 3, 4; Mono- gram Club 2, 3, 4 Belva Ester Spears F.B.L.A. 4; Vocal 5 Judith Ann Sprouse F.B.L.A. 4, 5; Vocal 5; Home- room Vice-President 4 David Sun Mathematics Club; Science Club 4; Beta Club 4 William Kelly Taylor K.V.G. ' s 4 Roger Lee Tingler Wrestling 3; K.V.G. ' s 4, 5; D.E. 5 Spencer Lynn Waddell Band 2, 3, 4 , 5; Vocal 2, 3, 4, 5; A ' Cappella Choir 3, 4; All Virginia Chorus 3; Minstrel 3, 4, 5; Science Club 5; Science Fair 3, 4; Naval Science Cruis- er Award 4; Air Force Award 5; Band Drill Master 5; Mik- ado 4; Drill Team 2 Steven Jackson Wade K.V.G. ' s 3, 4 , 5; I.C.T. 5 1 10 Thomas Herman Wiseman K.V.G. ' s 3 POST GRADUATES Garnett Leon Arrington Robbie Sue Balsey Emory Wayne Brackman Everette Lewis Brisendine Judy Faye Britt John Wayne Brown Brenda Joyce Cottrell Charles Alexander Cox Larry Randall Davis Carol Sue Dickson Melvin Franklin Dove James Frank Duncan Marvin Junior Eggleston Jeane Crockett Guynne Larry Burton Hambric Brenda Joyce Hepler Eileen Marie Isley Judy Agnes Johnson Eddie Bayne Jonas Homer Boyd Kennedy, Jr. Barbara Jean Loan Carol Dawn Leitch Carolyn Loving Leitch Charles Barry Meeks Albert Lee Mitchem Gail Ann Morris William Alton McCIIntic William Colm McCormick Sue Ellen McCully Richard Lane Nuckols Catherine Grace Stewart Mabel Jean Stone Bonnie Sue Weikle Jacqueline Kay Wolfe Terry Wayne Wolfe ENGLISH Wanna Mae Massie, English 3; Alan Byerly, English 4 ; Beth Davis, English 4 ; Jean Carson, English 3; Sara Thacker, English 4 , Patsy Southerland, English 2, Sue Smith, English 2. In every field there are the experts — those FOREIGN LANGUAGES Patricia Armentrout, Latin II; Sarah Pritt, Spanish I; Alice Draughon, Spanish I. 1 14 Ann Wicklin e FINE ARTS Spencer Waddell, band; Arnold Hostetter, vocal music; Gloria Ratcliff, art; Kaye Laughorne, art; Sandra Dressier, public speaking. whose work raises them above the average. SOCIAL STUDIES Patsy Sutherland, world geography; Ann Wickline, U. S. history; Roberta Hatcher, U. S. history; Jeanne Guynn, psychology; Billy Craft, world geo- graphy. INDUSTRIAL ARTS 1 15 David Keith, D.E., Pam Welcher, D.E.; Bobby King, D.E. SCIENCE Spencer Waddell, physics; Steve Woodell, biology; Flo Carpenter, bio- logy; Larry Davis, chemistry. JOURNALISM Rob Gilliam, Michael Hicks, Roberta Hatcher. MATHEMATICS David Sun, solid geometry; Roberta Hatcher, plane geometry; Sara Thacker, plane geometry; Gail Robinson, algebra I; Sandra Cook, algebra I; Jean Carson, algebra II; Wanna Mae Massie, algebra II. 1 16 Kammie King, Beth Davis, Sara Thacker, Jean Carson, Wanna Mce Massie, Roberta Hatch- er, Alan Byerly, Patricia Armentrout, Mr. W. R. Beazley, Superintendent of the Covington schools. SCHOLASTIC AWARD WINNERS For the past two years, the Covington school board has presented scholas- tic certificates and pins to high school students who maintained an average of at least ninety-three during the previous year, with no grade below eighty- five. The presentation of these awards is attended by the school board members, student body, and justly proud parents. First row — Patricia Wade, Sue Hicks, Sue Smith; Standing — Linda Rogers, Mr. A. L, Blan- kenship, Chairman of Covington ' s School Board. Second: Irma Rice, Dolly Moon, Patsy South- erland, Sandra Cook, Clara Sue McCauley, Mary Hunter Swartz, Barbara Briscoe. 1 17 1 18 Spring comes to Covington High School in a flurry of green buds, colored blossoms, and thunder showers. A time for new things to come into being. The school follows the trend of in- novation with a new addition to the building. The raucous voices of electric saws, rivets, and welding arcs invade the quiet of the classroom. Out of the noise and activity rise new class- rooms, a laboratory, and a gymnasium. The trigonometry class move their parapher- nalia to the lawn and apply their acquired knowledge in the surveying of local surroundings — a sure sign of spring. There are other signs, too — the serious re- hearsals for the spring concerts, the afternoon practices of the baseball team, and the games to be played There is time spent in contempla- tion of graduation. And — oh, yes, there are final exams. A sure sign of spring. I 19 THE STORY OF AN There is much preliminary work to be done before any finish- ed product can be shown to the public — unglamorous, hard work which precedes the glamorous appearance on stage. During English class, Alan Byerly, Mike Steele, Nancy Biggs, Rob Gilliam, and Bonnie Frazier think, write, and wait for another idea as they prepare dialogues to be used in their original play. Don Stone, Francine George, Sarah Pritt, Mac McLaughlin, Loretta Smith, and Genny Lynn Flint meet for a last minute 120 script revision session and to rehearse their lines with occas- ional interruptions, Wait Loretta! That ' s my line, not yours! in E 5 ASSIGNMENT Success is not all in the occasion, decided Mrs. Cvizic ' s English IV classes. Beginning with a basic concern for proper dress, fifty young playrights combined their efforts to present methods of achieving success through dress. One does not play tennis in a tux. Nor does one go to a prcm in shorts. These were obvious ob- servations, but the subtleties of correct apparel were the problem that challenged these students in their project. Aside from the social profundity, the group gained experience in the creative process, in rais- ing a mature literary work from its embryo, the idea. The result — Clad for Success. skit included solely for its comedy effect has Nancy ggs and Gene Kounse pantomime the difficulties which ight be encountered when a girl in a formal — complete th a hoop — attempts to squirm her way into a very low- slung foreign car. “I know it tickles, but be still! Mrs. Cvizic applies the finishing touches to Frankie Reid ' s beard. The beatnic character was used to inte- grate the scenes and furnish contrast between correct and incorrect dress. Joe Shepard and Beth Davis are all set for a tennis game, while Patsy Greenway makes a last minute check on what she should wear to a class party. Margie Snead and Sara Thacker rib Frankie Reid about his beatnik attire and Judy Myers and Lewis Linton dance at a dress re- hearsal of Clad For Success. The annual spring band concert, under Mrs. Fleshman ' s di- band enthralls the audience with its version of Port Au rection, was presented to a delighted audience. Here, the Prince . MUSIC FILLS THE AIR As spring approaches, two events are given special attention by many C H S. students — the vocal and band concerts. Both concerts are under the able direction of Mrs. Nell Fleshman. The pro- grams are of excellent quality and are presented with rhythm and precision. When the curtain opens, the performers forget about their nervousness, and the magic world of entertainment captivates them and the audience alike. The mernbers of Mrs. Fleshman s vocol music closs presented red and secular music. The senior vocal class is shown just their spring concert to a warmly appreciative audience. The before their choral benediction freshman vocal class were featured first in a program of sac- 122 Front: Monty Rice, manager; Monty Vess, John Anderson, lor, Bill Hepler, John Casstevens, John Mills, William Hen- Bill Railey, Steve Wooddell, Raymond Smith, Gary Rice, Sonny ning, Lewis Linton, Wade Leech, Richard Crowder, John Kes- Mann, Berkley Harlow. Second: Jessy O ' Conner, Barry Tay- singer, manager. BASEBALL TEAM HAS WINNING YEAR Opponent AT A GLANCE Covington Milborough 1 28 Jefferson 5 6 Greenbriar Mi litary 1 5 Valley 0 6 Central 9 4 Clifton Forge 5 3 Greenbriar Mi litary 6 1 1 Valley 6 4 Central 2 1 Jefferson 14 3 Clifton 4 1 1 Cave Spring 2 13 Martinsville 2 0 Martinsville 4 2 Cave Spring 1 4 Milborough 2 7 Totals 63 109 CLOSE SEASON WITH 9-7 RECORD It ' s a swing and a miss for strike one as the cougars take on Greenbriar Military School. Gary Rice crosses the plate to boost the Cougar score. Before the Prom the )uniors worked hard to transfer a perfectly ordinary gym into a per- fectly beautiful setting for the spring ' s most gala occasion. Mike Steele holds the stream- ers in place while Mac McLaughlin, on the ladder, does the elevated supervising. Loretta Smith and Genny Flint do a paint job on the picket fence. Pi, Gone With the Mike Hicks sings “Aura-Lee , a Civil War song, to Midgie Ergenbright. These juniors and seniors, dreamily dancing, will go home and hang up their white coats and evening dresses, but it is not likely that the memory of the ' 62 Prom will be put away so easily. 124 Junior president, Roberta Hatcher, senior president, John Scott; senior vice-president, Mary Jayne Motherly; junior vice-president, Mike Steele; senior secretary, Linda McNeely; Ronnie Hepler; senior treasurer, Judy Propst; and Roger Tingler lead the traditional grand march. Wind Marilyn Ergenbright pirouettes in an airy, light ballet as part of the intermission entertainment for the guests of honor. n y - Elected King and Queen of the Prom by the secret ballots of the junior class, were Joe Pascarelli, appropriately crowned with a Confederate hat, and Mary Jayne Moth- erly who received a sparkling tiara. The graduating class of 1962, their guests, and the faculty members of C. H. S. were reminded of their heritage when they were honored at the an- nual Jr. -Sr. Prom. The Junior class used as a theme Gone With The Wind. The hauntingly beautiful Tara Theme was used as the mood music for a pageant narrated by Nancy Biggs which recalled the splendor and magnificence of life in Virginia in ante-bellum days. A mural, painted by Michael Hicks, depicting the facade of a southern mansion covered one en- tire wall of the gymnasium. The dance floor was the formal garden, hemmed in by a picket fence and brick wall surmounted by fresh and fragrant flowers. Over all was a ceiling converted into a star-studded southern night. The modern southern belles and gentlemen were every bit as lovely and dashing as were their counterparts of a hundred years ago. 125 Front row: Judy Propst, Karen Slayton, Linda Bussard, Mary Saunders, John Scott, Mary Motherly, David Sun, Gloria Radcliffe, Linda McNeely, Glenna King, Judy Craft. Second row: James Crawford, William Railey James Collins, Ester Spears, Rebecca Nichols, Clara Sue McCauley, Sandrc Dressier, Leroy Reynolds, Larry Hoover, Harry Brown. Third row: Thomas Wiseman, Robert Miley, Joseph Pascarella, David Keith, Peter Persinger, Sara Thacker and Sarah Pritt, junior honor students, hold the arch for David Sun, the senior with the highest academic average. Smiles are broad as the candidates for diplomas line up outside the entrance to Curfman Hall preparatory to marching in for the graduation exercises. In the left foreground is Sandra Dressier who deserves to wear a big grin, for Sandy has the distinction of never missing a day of school since she started first grade, and now it is time to graduate from high school. 126 Lee Montgomery, Dennis Miller, Spencer Waddell, David Linkenhoker. Fourth row: George Hayslett, Steven Wade, Dwaine Crowder, Russell Smith, Hale Broce, George Bowyer, Ronald Hepler, Ronald Rose, Roger Tingler. Fifth row: William Nahouse, Ernest Burr, Gary Bell, Larry Mc- Callister, Theodore Saunders, Leighton Miller, Robert Childs, David Alder- son, Samuel Martin. Each year, the American Legion sends two girls to Girls ' State. Mrs. Walter Runyon, representing the American Legion Auxiliary, presents Roberta Hatcher and Beth Davis with certificates and congratulates them on being chosen as delegates to Girls ' State. The delegates to Boys ' State and Girls ' State are chosen by the faculty of the high school. The class of 1962 soon will be designated as Alumni of Covington High School. Gradu- ation is the culmination of four years of being high school students. As the seniors march down the aisle, memories crowd in — one on top of the other. They look around remem- bering the first time they entered this audi- torium — lowly underclassmen they were, such a little time ago. Every one has a different set of impressions. Courses that were interesting Facts that were learned. Attitudes that were developed. Good times that were shared. Can it be ending so soon? The words of the speaker interrupt the day dreams, and provoke thoughts instead of memories. Suddenly minds are clear. Each senior thinks of his plans in conjunction with the points being made by the commencement speaker. Yes, I ' ll think my best, do my best, be my best. I ' ll be all right. This is just the be- ginning — the commencement. Mr. Heretick has a smile for Becky Nichols as he hands her her hard-earned diploma. Mr. Blankenship, chairman of the school board, looks on, as graduation exercises are held in Curfman Hall. 1 27 Mrs. Curfman cannot repress a smile as she watches her nect points and sew fine seams to illustrate the strength of a algebra students struggle with the mechanics of sewing. Irma curve. Rice, John Scott, Carolyn Wheeler, and Eugene Kounse con- Mr Ernst Beels, a businessman in Covington was so impressed by the Science Fair that he wanted to present the science department with a gift. Mrs. Pitman, head of the department accepts the gift at a special assembly. Learning 128 The end of school is suddenly, unbe- lievably here. The seniors grow nostalgic as graduation nears. They are filled with wonder at how it is possible to be happy, eager, and reluctant at the same time. Even the conversations of underclassmen are sprinkled with memories of themes written, experiments done, projects fin- ished; of dances attended, games won, songs sung; of the jokes played, dates en- joyed, fun shared. We learned. We lived. We laughed. The end of school is here. We have plans for ' when school is out ' : vacation journeys, long lazy days in the sun. We eagerly anticipate the first invigorating swim of the season — the drops of water clinging lovingly to our bodies and turn- ing all rainbow hued as the rays of the sun catch them; the first carefree picnic outing — the taste of hot dogs roasted on a stick, half burned perhaps, but delicious with the sting of mustard. Even as the long awaited summer be- comes a reality, our thoughts linger a bit on school. Next year. Again next year we look forward to more LEARNING TIMES, LIVELY TIMES, LAUGHING TIMES. These band members turned chefs discover that roasting wieners is serious business. They are hoping that the dogs reach that perfect stage exactly between raw and burned The Seven Squires, composed of boys from the vocal music class, sing for many civic organizations, such as the Lions and Kiwanis clubs, as well as appearing at school functions, such as the minstrel and the band concert. The boys are Bucky Meeks, Sardie Linkenhoker, Spencer Waddell, Garnett Arrington, David Blankenship, Arnold Hostetter and Mike Hicks. Lively Buzzy Curfman and Muffin Padgett chortle gleefully as they bury Arnold Hostetter in the sand. David Blankenship and Brenda Cottrell are content to watch and sip a coke. to a crisp. Laughing 129 130 This is Covington. And there we are — a little to the left center — protected and nourished by the businesses and industries and people sur- rounding us. Plants and factories lift their smoke stacks proudly, filling the air with the smog and dust of their labors. The shops welcome customers and serve them, emitting a busy hum of activity. Covington High School, ever dependent on the industries, does her own job, quietly turning out tomorrow ' s citizens. Citizens to work in the mills, the shops, the plants and the factories that make Covington what it is today, and what it will be tomorrow 131 LITTLETON SHELL STATION Tires — Accessories — Batteries Lubrication — Wheel Balancing Bridge Street Phone 965-3346 b X y The School and The Newspaper Are Partners in a full Education for Everyone READ THE ROANOKE TIMES fflljp finniuikf HJnrlil JJpuib THE DRESS SHOP Ladies ' Ready-to-Wear Juniors, Misses, Half-sizes 235 W. Main Street Dial 965-4386 GREENMILL RESTAURANT Home cooked meals and sandwiches orders to take out 114 East Riverside Avenue Covington, Virginia Phone 965-8366 132 CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK We are equipped to serve you Use Our Drive-In Windows Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Member Federal Reserve System COVINGTON AMUSEMENT COMPANY 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. 133 TRAYLOR FURNITURE COMPANY The Home of Fine Furniture Dial 965-5356 376 W. Main Covington, Virginia AYERS LAUNDRY CLEANERS Phone 962-2156 Covington, Virginia Buck Whiteside ' s RAYON SERVICE STATION All Pure Oil Products Dial 962-5706 Covington, Virginia WEBB PLUMBING AND HEATING, INC. 109 E. Riverside Street Warm Air Furnace Floor Furnace Gas Oil Circulators Sales Service Dial 962-2158 962-2159 Warm Morning Heaters Maytag Washers Electric Gas Water Heaters CLAY SHOE STORE Specializing in Shoes for the Teens Velvet Steps for Women Weatherbird for Children City Club for Men 134 UNITED VAN LINES, INC. Moving With Care Everywhere COVISICTON TIUVSIEI! AS STOWE CO. 114 West Main Street Phone Day — 962-2860, Night — 962-2673; If no answer call 862-0704 Serving the Public in the Heart of the Alleghanies Better Values for Better Living MONTGOMERY WAR AS CO. Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back 135 Ship Via SMITH ' S TRANSFER CORPORATION of Staunton, Virginia Covington Terminal . . . Phone 962-2134 . . . Route 60 East DOWNER ' S STORE Hardware Variety • Your One-Stop Store 610 Highland Avenue Phone 962-1111 Open Until 9:00 P. M. For Fine Service PHILLIP ' S CLEANERS Unexcelled Dry Cleaning 1 1 1 Short Street Covington Phone 965-3286 C. W. MOTORS, INC. Rambler and Metropolitan Automobiles International Trucks — Farm Equipment SALES and SERVICE Ph. 962-6281 or 962-8677 One-Half Mile East of Covington, Rt. 60 COVINGTON GROCERY COMPANY Wholesale Distributors 107 Fudge Street Phone 962-2137 136 Best Wishes to the Class of ' 62 JAMISON OIL COMPANY, INC. Distributor of Shell Products and Firestone Tires Wholesale Plant Service Station 610 Locust Street 113 East Riverside Covington, Virginia J. It. SALMI COMPANY, INC. Congratulations Seniors 137 REID ' S GRILL AND BLUE ROOM Covington, Virginia G. C. FAWLEY AGENCY INC. Mutual Insurance 260 Maple Avenue Covington, Virginia BOTTLED GAS COMPANY of Covington 342 N. Maple Avenue Covington, Virginia ROSE ' S Your Friendly 5, 10 25c Store Main Street Covington, Virginia Shop for Every Need Compliments of ARRITT ' S RADIO AND T.V. SERVICE 1138 Highland Avenue Phonoe 962-3346 Covington, Virginia 138 RAPP ' S SHELL Monroe and Beech Street Phone 965-8961 Covington, Virginia UNITED PAPERMAKERS AND PAPERWORKS A.F.L. — C.I.O. 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 962-2129 422 W. Prospect Street For The Best in Town Go To DRESSLER MOTOR, INC. Dodge — Dodge Dart — Lancer Simca Cars — Dodge Trucks 139 COVINGTON LUMBER COMPANY, INC. Building Materials and General Contracting Phone 962-2107 1000 P o w e r f u I watts WKEY Earl M. Key Owner and Operator 1340 on your Dial RADIO IS EVERYWHERE Watts I u f r e w 1000 p° WILHELM ' S GROCERY 515 Cypress Street Fine Food and Courteous Service - Covington, Virginia 962-8086 Compliments of GENERAL OFFICE SUPPLIES 213 N. Maple Avenue 962-6656 HOTEL COLLINS For Your Comfort Covington, Virginia 140 BUDDY AND SONNY ' S Try Our Delicious Buddyburgers Hamburgers Hot Dogs French Fries Soft Drinks VIA PHILLIPS Gulf Service Center Monroe Riverside Street Dial 965-9901 Covington, Virginia FINK ' S JEWELERS 255 West Main Street Your Headquarters for Brand Names Diamonds Watches Silverware and China Dial 965-5671 The Number One Jeweler In The Nation PURKEY FLORIST Flowers For All Occasions Phone 962-2241 340 N. Maple Ave Nights, Sundays, and Holidays Call 962-8616 141 Compliments of COURTESY STORE GROCETERIA 117 Main Street 601 Highland Street FOOD LAND 207 Maple Avenue (JFouttujlim jJSlk iTtrgmum Newspaper Clpssified Ads Bring Best Results Use the Classified Ads in your Covington Virginian SNEAD FURNITURE COMPANY, INC. Henry Tingler, Mgr. 227 Maple Avenue Covington, Virginia WOODY ' S AUTO PARTS 916 Highland Avenue Covington, Va. Phone 965-8356 67 East Main Street White Sulphur Springs, W.Vo. Phone 468 CHILDS AND HEARE JEWELERS Your Keepsake Diamond Jewelers 311 W. Main Street Phone 962-3701 Covington, Va. D. Lewis Childs Gene Heare Certified Watchmaker Certified Master Watchmaker No. 4037 No. 1268 M2 Congratulations to the Class of ' 62 COM - COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Phone 962-2127 and PEERLESS CREAMERY Phone 962-2126 Monroe Street Covington, Va. Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of 1 962 COVINGTON NATIONAL BANK Covington, Virginia Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Organized 1897 M3 GRIF ' S DRIVE-IN Curb Service — Dinners Fine Food with Fast, Courteous Service Located at Douthat State Park Route 60 Phone 863-9977 Cliftondale Park Clifton Forge, Virginia RADIATOR TIRE REBUILDERS, INC. Service we ' re proud of! Radiator Repair Recoring — Tire Recapping Vulcanizing NEW TIRES 315 Monroe Avenue Covington, Virginia Phone 962-2862 THE SHOE BOX Style and Fit In Beautiful Shoes Phone 962-9616 Covington, Virginia Compliments of ALLEGHANY ROYAL CROWN, INC. Covington, Virginia CARTER AND COX, INC. Your Independent Insurance Agent insurance — Real Estate — Rentals Main Street, Covington 144 Building Materials For Your Dream Home At C. B. NETTLETON, INC. SUPERIOR READY MIXED CORPORATION Covington, Virginia If the age is right, Come in Congratulations to the Class of 1962 CUNNINGHAM ' S BILLIARDS DOCK ' S GRILL Fine Foods — Good Drinks Dial 965-9351 Covington, Virginia WHITING OIL COMPANY INC. Distributors of CITIES® SERVICE Petroleum Products 145 RITSCH ' S CLEANERS Dial 965-321 1 Main Street 965-3021 Covington Virginia COVINGTON GLASS MIRROR COMPANY 218 S. Mirrors Made to Order Store Fronts — Structural Window Steel Sash Bent Windshield — Glazing — Auto Glass Installed Lexington Phone 962-3621 Compliments of BARR - TOPHAM CO. TINGLER ' S JEWELRY AND GIFT SHOP Expert Watch Repair Jewelry and Gifts for the Entire Family Hamilton, Bulova, and Elgin Watches — Silverware — Diamonds 223 West Main Street Phone 962-2685 Covington, Virginia ALLEGHANY HARDWARE CO., INC. Good Goods of- Good Prices Sporting Goods — Hardware — Guns and Ammunition — -Paints Phone 962-2123 — 962-2124 Main Street Covington, Va. Congratulations To The Class of ' 62 LEGGETT ' S DEPARTMENT STORE The Friendly Store And Home Of Better Values Main Street Covington, Virginia CALLING ALL BOYS Automotive Parts At McCLlIG BROTHERS INC. 815 Highland Street Dial 962-2144 1 47 Compliments of WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE MAYFLOWER INN Sandwiches Drinks 907 Highland Street Covington, Virginia CABELL COAL COMPANY, INC. Covington, Virginia Wholesale Distributors Berwind Coal DRIVE-IN MARKET RFD I Phone 962-0146 Covington, Virginia For the Easiest Marketing Ever ALLEGHANY PUBLISHERS Commercial Printing Wedding Stationery 261 West Main Street Dial 965-4246 Down on the farm the cash crop is TREES There’s one thing that’s keeping them down on the Tree Farm these days and that is a cash crop that needs no price supports, Government help or other artificial stimulation. That cash crop is TREES. All over the nation, from Maine to Texas and from Florida to Oregon, the sign of the accredited Tree Farm is becoming a familiar symbol. More than 50 million acres are now being cultivated under the Tree Farm system, whereby cutting, seeding, harvesting, fire and disease control are carried out ac- cording to tested, scientific forestry methods. Tree Farm- ers, operating as private, tax-paying individuals, are helping to assure the increasing raw material needs of the nation’s wood-using industries. These industries, in turn, provide our Tree Farmers with ready markets for America’s fastest growing cash crop — TREES. West Virginia Pulp and Paper I 49 FRIDLEY ' S PHARMACY Service For The Sick Dial 965-3166 Covington, Virginia PAUL HUFFMAN Complete Line of Gas and Oil Equipment Repairs and Installations Phone Covington 962-0536 1 1 1 Monroe Street Compliments of J. C. PENNEY CO. Always First Quality COVINGTON MOTOR CO., INC. Ford — Falcon Mercury — Comet Your Ford Dealer For 32 Years Covington, Virginia 150 HERFF-JONES Manufacturers of Covington High School Standard Class Rings Virginia Representative James L. Deck P. O. Box 4735 Richmond 29, Virginia 151 MIDWAY GREENHOUSE Mr. Mrs. R. E. Bussard Proprietors 23 Years of Experience Satisfaction Guaranteed Phone 862-4155 Phone 962-4696 Clifton Forge Covington We Wire Flowers Anywhere We Grow Our Own If you ' re interested in science and mathem atics, you may well have a bright future in engineering. Few fields offer such varied and promising careers. The faster we prog- ress, the more engineers are needed. So consider making America ' s prog- ress your own. Plan for a career in engineering! VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY MAGAZINE GROCERY 545 North Alleghany Ave. FREE DELIVERY Dial 965-2171 Covington, Va. E. S. Harding, Owner FAIRLAWN SERVICE STATION Tops in Service Top of the Hill A. C. Bud Johnson Phone 965-3251 152 COVA OIL CORP. Distributor Gulf Oil Products Dial 965-5226 Covington, V6. Chevrolet Oldsmobile Cadillac Phone 962-2274 Covington, Va. ALLEGHANY MOTORS HILLS DRUG STORE Go to Hill ' s For All Your Pills 332 West Main Street Dial 962-2131 Covington, Virginia OLIVER DISTRIBUTING Company Wholesale Distributors Maintenance And Janitor Supplies — Specialties Dial 965-5681 Covington, Va. DISTRIBUTOR: Johnson Industrial Waxes And Cleaners National Laboratories Products Complete Janitor Supplies 153 H. PHIL BURKS General Contractor Builders 310 Pine Street Dial 965-42 I 1 WISEMAN ' S BARBER AND BEAUTY SHOP Phone 962-791 1 or 962-4932 For The Best In Food Supplies Shop At Your Home Owned MICK-OR-MACK Plus S H Green Stamps Phone 962-2231 W. Main Covington, Va. CLUTTER ' S ESSO SERVICECENTER To Make Your Car Go, Fill it up With Esso Monroe Riverside Dial 962-8666 154 Correct mounting and quality framing of all types of Certificates, Diplomas, Photographs, Prints, or Oil Paintings. Large selection of moulding Experienced workmanship Quality Materials Reasonable Prices LOVING FUNERAL HOME Covington, Va. Dial 962-2283 Genny Lynn and Patsy look at silver and crystal patterns while Jimmy examines a diamond in the diamondscope HAROLD ' S Registered Jeweler of the American Gem Society Compliments of R. L. Persinger T. J. Blair C. R. Dale Jack Persinger R. M. McAllister O. E. Hamden C. E. Farrar 155 Congratulations To The 1962 Graduating Class H. H. Mays Commercial Manager CLIFTON FORGE- WAYNESBORO TELEPHONE COMPANY Dial 962-2184 PEOPLES CUT RATE Highland St. Books — Medicine Fountain Service LAWYERS C. C. Collins Hale Collins Revercomb Revercomb R. B. Stephenson, Sr. R. B. Stephenson, Jr. Watson Carson Compliments Of H. E. Adams C. L. Beauchamp J. H. Burr K. McC. Crawford Wm. J. Ellis W. P. Fletcher G. L. George T. C. Hodges N. B. Jeter B. M. Martin T. M. Winn i 56 Congratulations To The Class Of ’62 HERCULES POWDER COMPANY Incorporated Covington, Virginia The Home Of Herculon The Most Exciting Fiber Since Wool 157 SMITH ' S SUPERMARKET Congratulates The Class Of ' 62 Compliments Of Albert Smith, Jr. 125 N. Maple Ave. Covington ROOKLIN ' S DEPARTMENT STORE Shop Around The Corner For Better Values Maple Ave. Dial 965-7281 DAIRY QUEEN Tastes Better Dilly Cones Sundaes D. Q. Sandwich Banana Splits Malts Freezes Pints — Quarts — Half — Gallons The Truck Is Out To Serve You CRAGHEAD and MASTERS ' AMOCO STATION Monroe Street Covington Virginia Phone 965-9921 Road Service 1 58 Follow the best-dressed students to COVINGTON IIEPAKTHENT STORE The Store Of Brand Names Meet Your Friends At NORTHSIDE DRIVE-IN Watch For Our Streetreat Vendor This Summer Phone 962-2754 1104 N. Alleghany Ave Covington, Virginia Excellent Food Courteous Service Call Us We Deliver Congratulations To The Class Of ' 62 Dairy Treat Cups — Cones — Sundaes Eat A Pigs Dinner 159 Play More — Live Longer — This Is The Sport Age PRES BROWN ' S SPORT SHOP Box 821 Phone 662 14 W. Washington St. Lexington, Va. Pres Delivers The Goods Compliments Of ROBERT L. JOHNSTON General Contracting Covington, Virginia Phone 965-9281 Students Agree That BURR ' S STUDIO is Tops In Film Processing Nights and Holidays Call 962-9597 SPONSORS Jack Persinger Mr. Mrs. Dean Andrews ' 52 Curtis L. Smith ' 61 Nina Dodd Bonnie Weikle ' 61 Stewart 0. Dodd ' 42 John Brown ' 61 Mr. Mrs Burdette Rupert Ronald Lipes Mr. Mrs. James B. Kounse Marvin L. Lipes ' 59 James Eddie Croy Mr. Mrs. H. Langburn Gilbert C. A Crizer Mr. Mrs. Wallace H. Biggs Richard Plymale 160 J MNIST QUALITY IN YEARBOOK RRINTI lrr� i ;; ? . [ 9 1| i ' � • � ! � � •� ( ! • ' � • � •! ■ ■ . A 22L e Xaexm . . . V v -v ' . . • .’ v «• ■JT- 1 U Jn m lx] tfi T ?l9 • ■ jgBggKg p l Alleghany Highlands Regional Library 406 W. Riverside Street Covington, VA 24426 i i§ ? Ill | nil mi III 1 III j hi J hi i iii ! hi ] Iiii Bill gn 1 Bn an ! Bit llll 1 |iii iBnt ■ ? - Mw ■ ■ ini Im jm I -im ’ Iiii 1 Iiii mi gam im Iiii j gpjjj iij l nil glii Jin rnm ; jiii j iiii iiii llll 1ml mi Sni mit Sih III! Ini ill! ii Im im mi I ini i pill ‘ — mi ; m liii in. Iiii n iii ' Iii.