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

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1963 volume:

Alleghany Highlands Regional Library 406 W. Riverside Street Covington, VA 24426 ulTs patches. 30065100435046 ■■ !!!••� Mrrti rr� rrt � � tri Ijrrti ttfr ri ioi SuSai; Alleghany Highlands Regional Library 406 W. Riverside Street Covington, VA 24426 ll dill jTt t? TTy - ' ni , P UFFS and PA TCHES COVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL COVINGTON, VIRGINIA VOLUME 38 In addition to science, Mr. Metz ' s interests include nature study, gardening and music. He is also an en- thusiastic Bible student and he rarely is without a book in his hand — even while relaxing at home. Chemistry and physics demonstrations require many extra hours of preparation prior to the time he explains them to his classes. Already a scholar, Mr. Metz is con- stantly seeking new knowledge. Years of devoted service can add stature to any man. However, you have proved that mere time in service is not the real measure of a man ' s true value. Your arrival at Covington High School marked a rise in interest in science and an en- richment of the minds of your students. You have captured and held the attention of your classes. You have been a paragon of patience and dignity. You are a true gentleman. Throughout our lives we shall be indebted to you for inspiring in us high ideals and creating in us the desire for intellectual pursuits. As a token payment on this debt, we proudly dedicate this, the 1963 PUFFS and PATCHES, to you — 2 RALPH V. METZ 3 “How now, you secret, block, and midnight hogs! What is ' t you do? Mike Hicks, portraying Macbeth, addresses the three witches. Dean Caul, Sara Thacker, and Margie Snead, in a class production of MACBETH. TABLE OF ADMINISTRA TION AND STUDENTS ACTIVITIES SPORTS TEA TU RES A D VER TI SEMEN TS “Don ' t move very much, or its head will come off! Betty Downey orranges her piece of vegetable handiwork on Bill Hepler, her date to the Sadie Hawkins Dance. 4 The warm blazing bonfire at a football rally provides a mystic background for Judy Myers, a C.H.S. cheerleader. The rally was held in preparation for the annual Covington-Clifton Forge game. CONTENTS FACULTY 16 30 86 108 126 154 Guard Gory Rice goes up in a mad dash to grab a rebound from a Basset player in the exciting Covington vs. Basset game. 5 I After a hard day at school, students flock uptown to the local drugstore to refresh themselves with cokes, chat with friends, and relax. Beverly Armstrong, Mac McLaughlin, Eugene Kounse, Linda Parham, Barbara Drumheller, and Peter Leitch congregate to enjoy the afternoon. On a crisp night at an exciting football game, the fans exert almost as much effort as the players. Judging from the faces of these C.H.S. fans, the Cougars must have just made another touchdown. 6 Cougar captain Gary Rice hugs the precious football and races toword the goal. The beginning of a new year finds several new faculty mem- Mrs. Ives, and Miss Payne indicate interest by their smiles bers who are receiving schedules, class records, and last and intent expressions, minute instruc tions from Mr. Heretick. Mr. Jones, Mr. Rose, Covington High has always been a builder of scholarship, character and individualism. Among its graduates are num- bered lawyers and firemen, ministers and statesmen, doctors and teachers, armed forces colonels and sergeants — as well as a big-league baseball star. And as the 1963 school year begins, the potential business and professional men and women of tomorrow note with enthusiasm important changes in their school. New growth is everywhere. New faces are noticed among the freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors and, for the first time since the initiation of the 12 year system, C.H.S. has four full classes of young people. The faculty also is growing. We find new teachers in the English, math, and social studies departments. The curriculum has grown with the addition of an industrial arts program. The football team wins game after game, their efforts culminating in the winning of the Blue Ridge District champ- ionship. And, in proportion to their team ' s prowess, the spectators display their spirit in the loudest and most exu- berant of voices. It is a year of growth and progress. A year for meeting new friends among the faculty and students. A year for cheering a great football team on to victory. With the well- integrated program of classes and activities, Covington High School continues as the builder of future teachers and scien- tists, of industrialists and secretaries, AND NOW . . . Mechanical drawing is one of the new classes this year. John Casstevens and Jerry Craft freely offer their advice, as John Hall completes his bracket. Familiar features lose identity. A porch crumbles, a tree comes down. The landscape changes to prepare for the future. Trucks and steam shovels dominate the scene. And mud. Steel girders, bricks, cinder blocks, lumber, workers in helmets with rivets and nails: symbols of progress. And mud. 8 Completed at lost, the addition houses o new gym os well os classrooms for mechanical drawing, home economics, science and business. During the early spring of 1962, the grounds and surrounding buildings of Covington High School began taking on a new look. Sidewalks were dis- lodged, trees uprooted and the first spring rains made a veritable duck ' s paradise between the main building and the Home Economics building. Students soon gained agility in leaping puddles and avoiding the deep bogs which developed from driving bulldozers and cement trucks through the mud. Keen interest in the progress of the construction work was shown by dawdling students whose side- walk superintending caused an increase in tardi- ness to classes. The halls were invaded by workmen carrying sledge hammers and pneumatic drills. Old walls and windows disappeared to make way for new walls, new windows, new doors. When school was dismissed for the summer vacation, the brick structure of the addition was just beginning to take form. In September C.H.S. students thronged back, eager to view the changes wrought during their absence. Building materials littered the halls. As they had learned to avoid mudholes, students as rapidly learned to dodge ladders and paint buckets, accepting them as necessary and part of their new environment. Soon there were fewer workmen. Sawdust was cleared from the halls for the last time and rou- tines were blissfully uninterrupted. The new build- ing was finished. And what a building! The new lab equipment, the bright modern gym, the new classrooms all blossomed forth in unprecedented glory. Bulldozers, mudholes, paint and varnish smells and the inconveniences were quickly for- gotten as students began using the new facilities. It took a long time, but the new addition was com- plete. And the verdict? — It was worth waiting for. 9 Roberto Hatcher and Mrs. Pitman, o biology teacher at Covington High School, look over pamphlets they brought home from the Na- tional Youth Conference on the Atom held on November 8-10, 1962, in Chicago. The con- ference was sponsored by the nation ' s electric utilities for students interested in science and science teachers. The program included speak- ers from various areas of science and a field trip to the Argonne National Laboratory and the Museum of Science and Industry. One of the pleasures of toking home economics is being able to see materiol results of effort. Three stages in clothing construction ore being illustrated here. Wanda Garmon is studying a pattern before she cuts out her material. Nancy Hancock is putting permanent stitching in her skirt, and Polly Eggleston is modeling the party dress she just completed. 10 Frankie Reid, Rob Gilliom, and Beth Davis combine their knowledge to solve a force problem in physics lab. Chemistry is a colorful and fascinating subject for those who explore its possibilities. Harry Hudnall, Teedie Johnson, and Hoye Graves experiment with solutions and filtering. d Cougar Jerry Carpenter (20) and four Bassett Bengols are poised to grab the ball if Gary Rice (14) misses his shot. Cougar fans intently watch, hoping he put it in for two more points. C.H.S. wrestler, Barry Taylor (165 pound wt. class) and his Fleming opponent go for a take-down in the first period of their match. Patsy Greenway shoots for the basket over the head of a Central guard. i 12 Never does school spirit run so high as in the week preceding the annual Covington-Clifton Forge foot- ball classic. The sign, blatently displayed on down- stairs lockers, aptly expresses the sentiments of C.H.S. fans, and the banner overhead adds to the spirit. Lynda Dressier, Flo Carpenter, Berkley Harlow, Mary Hunter Swartz, Kammie King, Butch Reid, and Bonnie Frazier admire the sign as they go to class. Pete Demick handles the kicking off duties. John Mills sweeps around end as Eddie Unroe (30) leads inter- ference, Despite Cougars efforts William Fleming squeaked out a 7-6 win, the only Cougar loss. Mike Hicks (upper left) stands by the Cougar shield he painted as Mike Steele and Claude Loan admire his work. David Nicol apparently thinks the animal may bite. 13 The Christmas Formal is one of the social high-lights of the school year at C.H.S. Yuletide spirit is at its pinnacle during the Formal as couples chat quietly or dance to the strains of White Christmas. 14 One of the lively events at the Sadie Hawkins Dance was a three legged race with all the LiT Abners and Daisy Maes participating. John Anderson and Lynda Dressier join efforts to beat Wanna Mae Massie and Barry Taylor. The first social event of the school year is a dance, honoring the Freshmen, but enjoyed by all. Here Susan Taylor, Harry Hudnall, Butch Paxton, Cheryl Britt, Lewis Linton and Pot Thompson pause for cokes ond conversation between dances. A show date is one of the favorite forms of entertainment among C.H.S. couples. Here, Sandy Mays and Barry Tingler join their friends at a local theatre for a night at the movies. 15 Before the first bulldozer levels the first tree to prepare the site for a building or the first ditch is dug for the first footer, architects must make careful plans. Before a school can open, equally careful plans must be made. The administrative staff works quietly and effectively to insure the efficient running of the school. Persons who are seldom seen and who are frequently taken for granted work to make the school better. Teachers are an integral part of a school. Their understanding and encouragement prompt their students to do their best. This year seven new teachers have joined the faculty, and the return- ing teachers made them welcome by word and action. The new and the old joined in working to make Covington High School a good school. What is not readily apparent to students is the after school planning that is a necessary part of ' teaching school As architects are to buildings, administrators and teachers are to schools. THE ARCHITECTS PLAN All the students and members of the faculty admire and respect Mr. John S. Heretick, principal of Covington High School. He is the man who manages all of the affairs of the school, and who is concerned for the welfare of every student and teacher. His constant devotion and concern, his thoughtful supervision and direction, have made this high school an efficient builder of citizens. John S. Heretick, B.A., M.A. University of Virginia, St, Charles College, Principal. THE PLANNERS Mr. Persinger ' s morning duties include writing excuses for stu- dents who have been absent. 18 The School Board of the City of Covington. A. L. Blankenship, Ralph Stettner, Superintendent Beazley, Chairman Norwood Tingler, Clerk Charlotte Wright, Dr, W. P. Fletcher, Jack Persinger. These are the people that make the decisions that result in orders that make the school system run. They are the members of the Board of Education and the superintendent of schools for the city of Covington. They are alert for changes that need to be made. They saw the need for more space and improved equipment at Covington High School, and as a result in 1962-63 the plant was enlarged to almost twice its previous size. Their concern for the well-being of the young people of the town, coupled with careful planning, makes the school system a good one. Lillian L. Alexander, B.S., M.S. Madison, University of Virginia; Supervisor of Education, City of Covington. Miss Alexander and Mr. Beazley frequently find it necessary to discuss administrative functions. William R. Beazley, B.S., M.S., V.P.I. University of Virginia; Superintendent of Schools. 19 Ralph V. Metz, B.S. Penn. State University; Chemistry and Phy- sics. Thomas W. Robertson, B.S. Lincoln Memorial University; General Science, Biology, Foot- ball, Basketball. Lester M. Frank, B.S., U niver- sity of Maryland, Washington Bible College; Chemistry, Phy- sics. Harriet C. Helpler, B.S., M.S., R.P.I. Radford College; Uni- versity of Tennessee; General Science. Mary P. Pitman, B.S. Madison College, William and Mary, University of Maryland; Biology, Director of Science Fair, Guid- ance Department. DEPARTMENT OE SCIENCE Mr. Frank dutifully averages the grades of his biology students for report cards. 20 nude E. Mahoney, B.S. West- mpton. University of Penn- vania, Columbia University; 3th, Manager of Cafeteria. Louise V. Curfmon, B.S. Long- wood College, University of Virginia, University of Florida; Algebra, General Math. Edna A. Friel, A.B. Bridge- water College, University of Virginia; General Math. Margaret F. Ives, B.A. Lynch- burg College, Richmond Pro- fessional Institute; General Mathematics, World Geogra- phy. Edith W. Noel, B.A. Mary Washington College; General Math, Algebra. DEPARTMENT OF MA THEM A TICS The surest way to teach is to give an example. Here Mrs. Curfman explains o sample algebra problem. There is much use for operative mathe- matics, and Mrs. Friel explains one such practical application to her students. 21 For every hour a student spends in doing homework, his teacher must spend a corresponding length of time in checking it. Mrs. Noel does her after school work. Gay A. Parker, B.A., Madison College; Government, Tri-Hi-Y. Edward T. O’Rourke, Jr., B.A. Lynchburg College; American History. Wilsie M. VanOsdol, A.B., Marshall University, King ' s School of Oratory; World His- tory, Government. DEPARTMENT OE SOCIAL STUDIES Sometimes a test paper contains very interesting mistakes. Occasionally they are even funny. Mrs. Lawless shares one such paper with Mrs. Humphries in the office. Marie C, Lawless, A.B., M.A., Bishopthorpe Manor, William and Mary College, Barnard College, Radford College, Uni- versity of Virginia; World Geog- raphy. History is a living subject. True, it goes bock to the beginning of recorded time, but history Is all around us. It is being made every minute of every hour of every day, says Mrs. Van Osdol. Mr. O ' Rourke listens attentively to the other side of the argument, but he also intends to speak. To know about one ' s government is a chal- lenge and a duty. Mrs. Parker opens class with a statement and a smile. No test today. 22 Ruth C. Cviric, B.S., Concord College, University of Virginia. English, Journalism, Counsel- ing, PUFFS and PATCHES. Virginia A. Martin, A.B., M.A., Marshall College, Concord, West Virginia University. Eng- lish IIA. Carolyn O ' Conner, B.A. Emory and Henry. English, Future Nurses of America. Mrs. Hicks hands back the change with a smile. Selling paper back books is the project of the Beta Club which she sponsors. DEPARTMENT OE ENGLISH Mrs. Snead assures her student that the mistake is merely funny. It is not the end of the world. Mrs. Martin takes time to glance at the bulletin board in the hall. A good teacher tries to keep up with the student news. Noncy B. Hicks, A.B English, Beto Club. . Erskine, Poul D. Steele, B.A. Geneva, English, Remedial Sophomore Class. Reading, Agnes Snead, B.S. College, English. Longwood 23 Nell Fleshman, B.M.Ed. Amer- ican Conservatory of. Music, Westminster Choir College, Madison College, Vocal Music, Band, Public Speaking. Catherine Payne, B.S. Ran- dolph Macon Woman ' s College, University of Virginia, Radford College, William and Mary. Librarian. Elizabeth C, Smith, B.S. Par- son ' s School of Design, Mary Washington College. Art. DEPA R TMENT OE EINE ARTS Mrs. Whiteside ' s Spanish students count them- selves fortunate in having a teacher who is willing to explain a difficult assignment. DEPARTMENT OE EO REIGN LANGUAGES Miss Smith ' s art students learn the value of constructive criticism os she discusses the drawings they have made. Lois A. Drewry, B.S. Madison Jane Whiteside, B.A. Radford College, West Virginio Univer- College. Spanish, English, sity. Latin, Latin Club. 24 Francis Joseph Boodie Albert, Jr., B.S., University of Notre Dame. U, S. History, World Geography, Head Coach — Football, Boy ' s Monogram Club. John Robert Rose, B.A. Ferrum Jr. College, Emory and Henry. Physical Education, World Geography, Assistant Football Coach, Baseball Coach. Dewey H. Bo O ' Conner, B.A. Emory Henry College, World Geography, Physical Education, Assistant Coach, Football and Basketball. DEPARTMENT OE PHYSICAL EDUCATION Not all of head coach Boodie Albert ' s school day is During a physical education class, assistant coach Bobby Rose ex- spent in teaching boys how to wrestle and play football. plains a basketball play. He is also a very dynamic teacher of world geography. Margaret Hell White, B.A. University of Kentucky. Health, Physical Education, Girls ' Bas- ketball, Cheerleaders, Mono- gram Club. 25 Mrs. White goes over the rules of girls ' basketball with one of the teams in the intramural sports program. Ray Otto Jones, B.S. East Ten- nessee State College. Mechani- cal Drawing. Leonard J, Rose, Sr. Roanoke College, University of Virginia, R.P.I., V.P.I.; Distributive Edu- cation. William W. Fitzgerald, B.A., University of Richmond, Uni- versity of Virginia, V.P.I. Biarritz American University (France). Industrial Coopera- tive Training, Guidance, Diver- sified Occupations Club, Stu- dent Council. Samuel R. Stone, A.B., Th.M. V.P.I., University of Richmond, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky. Driver Education. Mr. Rose discusses plans for the convention of Dis- tributive Education students from District 9. The con- vention was held at C.H.S. in February. Mr. Fitzgerald takes time to discuss the convention with Robert Stone, newly elected I.C.T. king. DEPA R TMENT OF PRA CTICA PARTS Mrs. Mary E. Clarke, B.S. Mary Washington, Bookkeep- ing, Shorthand, Typewriting, Girls ' Tri-Hi-Y. Beulah A. Jones, B.S., M.S. Longwood, Mary Washington, University of Virginia, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Bowling Green College of Commerce (Kentucky). Future Business Leaders. Momie B. Holl, B.S., Madison College, University of Virginia, Home Economics, Future Home- makers of America. 26 d V Helen H, Thomas, B.S. in Ed., M.A., Longwood College, Uni- versity of Virginia, Columbia University, Guidance, Student Council. GUIDANCE Miss Thomas shows freshmen Susan Nichols ond Edword Lydiott how to mark their STEP and SCAT scores. Senior Genny Lynn Flint inquires about the significance of college board scores if one is planning to attend college. 27 Front row: Dorcas Semones, Norma Kimberlin, Linda Rey- nolds, Judy Barrett, Carol Paxton, Loretta Snyder, Betsy Lewis. Bock row: Betty White, Sandra Snead, Barbara Bryant, Cheryl Benton, Linda Austin, Patty Burr, Joyce Gillespie, Mary Offenbacker. WE ALL LIKE BOOKS This year Covington High School has a new li- brarian, Miss Catherine Payne, and she has chosen students to assist her in the performance of her duties. The students volunteer to work in the library. According to Miss Payne, A high school library cannot operate without some assistants.” She acts as supervisor of the many aspects of library science, teaching the staff methods of checking out books, accepting returned books, collecting fines for over- due books, and shelving the books in their proper categories. Miss Payne, our new librarian, always has a smile for us while she assists us in finding books or looking up information. 28 At the counter: Patsy Linkenhoker, Becky Forbes, Priscilla Thomas, Carole Barbee. At typewriter: Anne Wickline. At file: Bortley, Mae Painter. At desk: Mary Lefler, Patty Cronin, Bonnie Frazier, Carol Sites. At adding machine: Pam Welcher. Rosemary Steele, Mary Sue King. Standing in bock: Wanda Standing for right: Jo Ann Calhoun. PROFICIENCY IS THE PRECEPT At the beginning of each school year the school secretary chooses students to assist her in the office. The members of this office staff are chosen for their efficiency, fine character, and their ability to take responsibility. Throughout the year, these students learn business procedure as they type dittos for menus and absentee slips, run errands, and answer the telephone. The experience they gain will be valuable to them in many ways, even after they have left C.H.S. Mrs. Humphries, our school secretary, is one of the busiest people at C.H.S. More often than not hers is the voice over the P.A. system which says, “May I hove your attention, please? 29 The students now enrolled in C.H.S. ore being shaped, molded and influenced by the school just os their parents were influenc- ed, shaped and molded. Young people of today are the mortar and stone with which Covington High School builds the citizens of tomorrow. The student body is larger than it has been in previ- ous years and the senior class is better prepared. The 1963 grad- uating class will have completed twelve years of schooling. In past years the city of Covington has had an eleven year school system. The four classes work and play together harmoniously, help- ing one another, and depending on their school for guidance. These students are the architects, statesmen, and doctors of to- morrow. Covington High School is building them. THE FOUNDATIONS ARE LAID 30 CLASS OF 1963 OFFICERS: Betty Brown, secretary, Jerry Carpenter, president; Roberta Hatcher, vice-pres- ident, Lewis Linton, treasurer. Linda Gail Austin FBLA 4; FHA 3; Library Staff 4. Helen Carole Barbee FBLA 3, 4; Vice-President 3; President 4; FHA 2; Student Council 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Office Staff 3, 4. ) Gloria Ann Barger |iFBLA 2; Reporter 2; Library Staff 1. Cheryl Lee Benton Pom-Poms 1, 2; Library Staff 4; FBLA 4; Homecoming Court 4. The 1963 graduating class is unique. It is the first class to graduate under the twelve year school system adopted in 1 958. These students have served their apprenticeship as underclassmen, and now they are looked up to and admired as seniors — seniors on the eve of gradua- tion. The one time rats who envied the seniors as they marched into the auditorium for assembly sud- denly find themselves marching in. Those who waved a forlorn good-bye to friends leaving on the senior trip, now find themselves boarding the train for New York. The frenzied whirl of last minute activities begins — the prom, senior privilege week, baccalaureate, and graduation. Graduation — the culmination of twelve years of work and fun. In a bewildering paradox of smiles and tears, the seniors give their last tribute, as students, to their school: Hail to thee, our Alma Mater, Covington High, all hail! 33 David William Blankenship J.V. Basketball 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 3; All District First Team 3; Basket- ball 2, 3; Co-Captain 3; Stu- dent Council 2, 3, 4; Pres- ident 3; Vice-President 4; Minstrel 3, 4; All State Chorus 3, 4; Seven Squires 3; Science Fair 2; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Vocal 3, 4. Charles Wesley Boerner Minstrel 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Student Council 3; Vocal 3, 4. Robert Wayne Bowyer Vocal 3, 4; Band I, 2, 3; I.C.T. 4; Secretary and Treas- urer 4; Minstrel 3, 4. Betty Joyce Brown Glee Club 1; FHA 2; Pom- Pom 1, 2; Majorette 3, 4; Minstrel 2, 3, 4; MGA 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Vice-Pres- ident 3; Student Council 3, 4; Secretary 3; Annual Staff 3; Newspaper Staff. Best All Around Marie Smith — Pete Dimick 34 ! 1963 Geraldine Frances Burley FHA 2; D, E, 3, 4; Vice- President 3. Betty Jean Byer Basketball 2, 3, 4; Co-Cap- tain 4; Vocal 4; FHA 3; Monogram Club 4; FNA 4; President 4. Alan Clair Byeriy Jo Ann Calhoun Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Treasurer ’ 3; Wrestling 3, 4; J .V. Bas- ketball 1, 2; Science Fair 2; , Annual Staff 3; Newspaper j Staff 3; Science Club 3; Jun- Ji ior Marshal 3, Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Head Cheerleader 3, 4; Minstrel 2, 3, 4; Vocal 3, 4; A ' Cappella Choir 3; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Swimming Team 2; Homecoming Court 4; Office Staff 4; Science Club 3; Homeroom Secretary 2; Class Secretary 1; Class Treasurer 3. Beverly Ann Brown Gloria Jeon Brown Band 1, 2, 3; Monogram FHA 1; FBLA 3, 4. Club 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; FBLA 3, 4; Parliamentarian 3; Vice-President 4, 35 Friendliest Betty Byer — Lewis Linton Alva Dean Caul FTA 3; FNA 4. Bert Franklin Caul Robert Warren Childs Basketball 2; KVG ' S 3, 4; D.O. 4. Ernest Gale Collins Football 1, 3, 4; Basketball 4; Wrestling 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4, Gail Alleene Craghead Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; MCA 3; Pres- ident 4; FHA 2; FBLA 4. Patricia Louise Cronin Basketball 2, 3, 4; Co-Cap- tain 4; FHA 3; Parliamen tarian 3. 36 I Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; President 4; FTA 1, 2; : Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Historian 3; I Secretary 4; Homeroom Vice- I President 1; Basketball 2, 3, !i 4; Science Fair 2; Honor Stu- ij dent 1, 2 , 3; Scholastic I Award 2, 3; Sophomore Mar- )|| shal 2; Junior Marshal 3; An- il nual Staff 3; Girls ' State 3; ! Science Program 3; Minstrel 1 4; Monogram Club 3, 4. Student Council 1; Tri-Hi-Y 3. lOrville Frances Dressier, Jr. ICT 4. Polyanna Sue Eggleston FHA 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 3; President 4; Vocal 4. Donald Darwin Dimick Homeroom President 1 ; Foot- ball 2, 3, 4; All District Second Team 3; All District First Team 4; All State First Team 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Class President 2; Stu- dent Council 2; Minstrel 3, 4; Science Club 3. Nancy Kaye Drepperd Vocal 4. 37 Marilyn Jane Ergenbright FTA 1, 2, 3; Treasurer 2, 3; FHA 2; FBLA 3, 4; Historian 4; Pom-Poms 2, 3, 4; Science Fair Award 3. Geneva Lynn Flint Pom-Poms 3; FTA 2; Tri-Hi- Y 4; Glee Club 2; Minstrel 4; Science Club 3; Secretary and Treasurer 3; Vocal 4. CLASS OF Bonnie Jean Frazier Charles Arch Fudge Homeroom Vice-President 1 ; FHA 2, 3, 4; Secretary Fed- eration Officer 3, 4; State Convention 2; Annual Staff 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 3; S.I.P.A. 4; Office Staff 4; Student Council 4. John Fred Gayhart Francine Bernadette George Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Mon- ogram Queen 1 ; Homeroom Secretary and Treasurer 1; Minstrel 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Vocal 3, 4. Most Talented Mike Hicks — Nancy Biggs 38 1963 Robert Henry Gilliam, Jr. Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Class President 1, 2; Junior Marshal 3; J.V. Basketball 1, 2; Basketball 3; Exchange Student 3; Annual Staff 3; Business Manager 3. Hoye Micklin Graves Eugene Delbert Groy Patsy Wills Greenway Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Co- Captain 3; Vocal 3, 4; Min- strel 3, 4; Swimming Team 2; FNA 4; Science Club 3; Mon- ogram Club 2, 3, 4; Field Day 1 . Alice Louise Gum Vocal 3; FBLA 4. Nancy Carol Hancock FHA 2, 3, 4; D.E. 4; Re- porter 4; Homecoming Court ' 4, 39 Besf Looking David Blankenship — -Jo Ann Calhoun Nancy Lynn Hardy FBLA 3, I CLASS OF Elizabeth Anne Harrison Tri-Hi-Y 3, 4; FHA 3, 4; Parliamentarian 4; Minstrel 3, 4; Vocal 3, 4. I Edward Alan Hatcher Roberta Mortin Hatcher Beta Club 2, 3, 4; President 3; FTA 1, 2, 3, 4; President 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Minstrel 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 3, 4; Band 2, 3; Annual Co-Editor 3; Editor 4; First Place Sci- ence Award 2; Class Vice- President 2, 4; Class President 3; Girls ' State 3; S.I.P.A. 3, 4. Pomelo Virginia Hayslett Student Council 2. Virginia Clara Helmintoller FHA 3, 4; Chaplain 3; D.E 4. Most Intellectual Alan Byerly — Sara Lee Thacker 40 50 1963 Linda Lois Helper FHA 4; Vocal 4; Annual Staff 4; Minstrel 4. Michael Allan Hicks Student Council 1, 2; Vice- President 2; Beta Club 2 , 3, 4; Sophomore Marshal 2; Junior Marshal 3; Science Fair 2; Boys ' State 3; All State Chorus 3, 4; J.V. Bas- ketball 1; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Minstrel 1, 2, 3, 4; Mikado 2; Annual Co-Editor 3; S.l. P.A, 3; Honor Student 3; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4, Most Likely to Succeed Jerry Carpenter — Roberta Hatcher Dorothy Brenetta Hilton ee Club 2; Pom-Poms 2; instrel 4; FNA 3; Vocal 4; Annual Staff 4. Joseph Fletcher Holcomb Basketball 1 ; D.O. 4. Temple Lyman Kessinger Monogram Club 3, 4; Foot- ball 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2. Ronald Phillip Hogg Mary Sue King D.E. 3; Office Staff 3, 4. James Eugene Kounse Class Treasurer 1; Science Fair 2; Wrestling 3, 4; Mon- ogram Club 3, 4; Science Club 3; D.O. 3, 4; President 4; First Place Convention Award 3, Linda Leigh Lacks FHA 2. Danny Earl Lawhorn Mary Mable Lefler Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Chaplain 3; Monogram Club 3, 4; Min- strel 3, 4; FNA 4; FHA 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Office Staff 4, Lewis Wayne Linton Claude Mitchell Loan, Jr. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Class Treasurer 4; Science Fair Award 2. 42 1963 Warren Courtenay Lockridge Carolyn Roberta Lydiatt Minstrel 1; Football I, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4. Nixon Elliot Mann Thomas Edward Martin I Student Council 1; Football D.O. 3, 4. 2, 3, 4; Track 1; Baseball 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Vice- 1] President 3, Judith Gail Myers Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Min- strel 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club I, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Queen 3. Carolyn Sue McCauley Student Council 3; FBLA 3, 4; Secretary 3; Parliamen- tarian 4. 43 Julian Madison McLaughlin, Michael Eugene Nunnally Jr. Wrestling 2, 3, 4; Captain 3; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 3; Science Fair 1. Graham Duncan Padgett Wrestling 1, 2, 3; Science Club 3; Annual Staff 4; Sports Editor 4; Vocal 4; All State Chorus 4; Minstrel 3, 4; Science Fair 2. Edward Howard Parry Viola Mae Painter FFfA 3; Office Staff 3, 4; Pom-Poms 2, 3, 4; Head Pom-Pom 3, 4; FBLA 4, Ballard Hugh Paxton Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Foot- ball 1; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Basketball Trophy 4. 44 I Mosf Bashful Alan Byerly — Bonnie Frazier Edgar Leroy Perkins D.E. 3, 4; Field Day 1, 2; KVG ' s 1, 2, 3, 4; Parliamen- tarian. Gerald Loyd Perkins Basketball 1, 2; KVG ' s 3; D.E. 4; Vice-President 4. 1963 I Randolph Howard Powell Football 1, 2; Wrestling 2; Monagram Club 2, 3, 4; Min- s trel 3, 4; A ' Cappella Choir 3; Vocal 3, 4. Robert Franklin Reid, Jr. Wrestling 1, 2; Science Club 3; President 3; Annual Staff 4; Beta Club 2, 3; Science Fair 2. Sarah Elizabeth Pritt Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; FHA 1, 2; FTA 1, 2; Treasurer 2; Class Secretary 2; Basketball 1, 2; Honor Student 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4. Margaret Louise Reynolds Pom-Poms 1, 2; Cheerleader 3, 4; Monogram Club 4; Glee Club 2; Vocal 3, 4. 45 Most Athletic Patsy Greenway — Gary Rice CLASS OF Loretta Stull Smith Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Chaplain 2, 3; MGA 2; Glee Club 2; Band 3, 4. Mary Carolyn Smith FTA 1, 2, 3, 4; Historian 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; MGA 2; FHA 2; FBLA 4; Pom-Poms 3. Gary Wayne Rice Class Vice-President 1 ; Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 3; Captain 4; All District Third Team 3; All District Second Team 4; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Co-Captain 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Cap- tain 2, 3; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Linda Carroll Rice FBLA 3, 4; Chaplain 3; Treas- urer 4. Keith Raymond Schwartz Science Club 3; Vocal 4. Barbara Sue Smith FBLA 3. Best Dressed Rob Gilliam — Gail Craghead 46 Marjorie Ellen Snead Student Council 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogrom Club 3, 4. Loretta Sue Snyder Minstrel 3, 4; Field Day 1, 2; Homeroom Secretary 1 ; Homeroom Treasurer 2; Vocal 3, 4; Library Staff 3, 4; FHA 4; Homemaker of Tomorrow 4. James Carlton Spangler Science Fair 2, 3; Award 2, 3; Regional Science Fair 3; Science Club 3; Forensics 2; Vocal 2; Minstrel 2. Judith Ann Sprouse FHA 2, 3; Homeroom Vice President 2; Minstrel 3; D.E 3, 4. 47 Most School Spirit Mike Hicks — Genny Lynn Flint Lloyd Michael Steele Student Council 2; Treasurer 2; Class Vice-President 3; Science Fair 2; Annual Staff 3; Newspaper Staff 3. Rosemary Ann Steele FHA 2; FBLA 3, 4; Treas- urer 3; Secretary 4; Office Staff 4. CLA SS OF Don Emerson Stone Student Council 3; Football Manager 4; Basketball Man- ager 4; Monogram Club 4. Robert Warren Stone Homeroom Vice-President 1, 2; KVG ' s 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel 3; A ' Cappella Choir 3; I.C.T. 4; State Convention 4, Brenda Joyce Taylor FTA 1; Glee Club 1; FHA 2; A ' Cappella Choir 3; Minstrel 3; FNA 4; Vocal 3. Sara Lee Thacker Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Homeroom President 2; Sophomore Mar- shal 2; Junior Marshal 3; Science Fair 2; Award 2; Science Club 3; Girls ' State 3; Honor Student 1, 2, 3; Scholastic Award 2, 3, 4. Winston Thompson Traylor Science Club 3; Science Fair 2 , 3; First Place Award 2, 3. Barbara Ann Vance FHA 2; Vocal 1, 2; Library Staff 1; Basketboll 1, 2; FBLA 3, 4. 48 1963 Iharlotte Josephine Wheeler Lula Anne Wickline Pomelo Lee Welcher Student Council 1, 2; FBLA 3; Office Staff 3, 4; D.E. 3, 4; President 3, 4; Student of the Year 3; Field Day 1, 2; FNA 4; Homecoming Court 4, J Sophomore Marshal 2; Junior i Marshal 3; Office Staff 2, 3, I 4; Library Staff 1, 2, 3; ! Scholastic Award 3, 4. i .1 S Delores Ann Woodson FHA 2, 3; D.E. 4. William Layne Wright D.E. 4. 49 Wittiest Dean Caul — Graham Padgett SENIOR SCHOLASTIC Sara Lee Thacker English, Mathematics, Science Bonnie Frazier Home Economics •S ' , Pamela Welcher Distributive Education Eugene Kounse Industrial Cooperative Training 50 SUPERLATIVES Sarah Pritt Government, Spanish Ann Wickline Business Genny Lynn Flint Art Roberta Hatcher Journalism 51 JUNIOR OFFICERS: Kathy Kenny, treasurer; Mike Smith, president; Lynda Dressier, secre- tary; Jerry Gibson, vice-president. CLASS OF 1964 1 Gwyneth Nadine Anderson John Emil Anderson Edith Marie Armentrout Patricia Ann Armentrout Priscilla Mae Bartley Edward Junior Beasley Ewell Somers Beirne Ronald Wayne Black Thomas Jackson Bloir, Jr. Danny Edward Boone Gary Piercy Brown Sue Ellen Burkholder Karen Jean Byerly Michael Preston Compbell Flora Virginia Carpenter CLASS OF Jean Kyle Carson John Carson Corter John Edward Casstevens Linda Jean Cook Gary Wayne Crawford Linda Louise Crowder Richard Mason Crowder Jesse Lee Davis William Glenn Dawson Henry Bowler Delaney Cynthia Lynn Dickerson Richard Michael Downer Alice Lorraine Draughon Gloria Mae Dressier Lyndo Jean Dressier 1964 Kerry Renaldo Ellinger Ronald Douglas Entsminger Brenda Joyce Ervin Judith Ann Ervin Linda Darlene Evans Homer Lee Fisher Rebecca Dale Forbes Thomas Paul Fridley Jerry Wayne Gibson Yolanda Kaye Gibson Joyce Elnetta Gregory Barbara Ellen Hoynes Bonnie Sue Hepler William Lewis Hepler Dorothy Sue Hite CLASS OF Joon Kotherine Hogg Horry Gilman Hudnoll Warren Eugene Jackson Edda Lee Johnson Robert Joseph Jones Judy Louise Keith Linda Lee Kelly Mary Catherine Kenny John Keith Kessinger Komlo Jeon King Patricio Ann Knick Carole Ann Landis Wanda Kaye Laughorne Betty Lou Lewis Patricio Ann Linkenhoker 1964 William Edward Lipscomb Barry Lee Marshall Wanna May Massie Judith Lynd McCaleb Gloria Jean McCormick Stephen Earl Neal David Muir Nicol Roger Wayne Ogden Donald Wayne Patton Roswitha Agnette Peters Patricia JoAnn Phillips Williom Richard Ralsten Bethel Ann Ray Helen Foye Reynolds Janey Lee Rhodes J CLA SS OF Judy Marie Rhodes Irma Gale Rice Jackie Lynn Rickett John Elbert Ryan Dewey Edward Salyers Gene Swanson Sampson Gregory Allen Scott Richard London Scruggs Nadine Jorret Shue Alanda Orden Southers Mary Hunter Swortz Barry Todd Tayhor 1964 Susan June Taylor Wanda Lee Thomas Charlotte Carol Troynor Corol Sue Vance Janet Deloris Vance Wanda Jean Varner David Alan Vess Patricia Sue Wade Stanley Arrington Walker Harriet Ann Walton Beverly Elizabeth Weikel Carolyn Sue Wheeler Royce Dale Wimer George Larry Wolfe CLASS OF 1965 SOPHOMORE OFFICERS: Linda Payton, secretary; Durwin Waddell, president; Patsy land, vice-president; Wayne Lowen, treasurer. Suther- 60 Mary Ernestine Akers Donald Alpheus Andrews David Lee Arritt Betty Mae Ayers Richard Glenn Bailey Corol Jean Baker Patricia Lee Bane Rebecca Ann Bayne Horton Penrose Beirne Barbara Ann Belton Donna Rae Bennett Sandra Lee Biggs Anno Lee Bilbro Evelyn Marie Bostic Rufus Guy Bradley Benny Orbin Bridges Barbara Jean Briscoe Frances Neville Buck Vivian Ray Bunch Harry Phillip Burks, Jr. Linda Louise Burks Patricia Carol Burr Steven Kent Byer Richard Allen Caldwell CLASS OF Willard Lake Camp Juanita Rebecca Campbell Mary Elizobeth Campbell Brenda Joyce Carpenter Frances Marie Carpenter Linda Karan Carter Lois Ann Carter Regina Erlene Carter Stephanie Chamberlain Regina Carol Charles Carolyn Mae Clark Thomas Eugene Clarke Cletis William Clarkson Barbara Leigh Claytor 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 Daye Crawford 1965 Darlene Gail Crawford Donna Sue Crawford Brenda Jo Crowder Robert Eugene Davidson Dee Daren Decker Bonita Gail Dodd Betty Ann Downey Wanda Lynn Dressier Carolyn Virginia Droke Barbara Jean Drumheller John Roscoe Durham Kathleen Louise Eary Dawn Paulette Eaton Oakland Lanier Eggleston Jane Driscoll Ellis Thurman Ward Ergenbright Linda Burton Ervin Alice Marie Everett Sandra Lou Farmer Dennis Bryan Farrell Linda Kay Faudree Patricia Lynn Fleming Williom Barker Fleming Voughna Jean Fleshman CLASS OF Walter Allen Folks Rosa Matilda Ford Sondra Kaye Fridley Leona Mae Gadd Barbara Leigh Garber Patricia Lynn Gardner Wanda Jean Garman Charlotte Ann Gautier Charmaine Ann George Judy Rebecca Gibson Anita Faye Goff Gary Lee Gordon Carolyn Virginia Grady Frederick Rictor Griffith Michael Alan Hambric Dorothy Ellen Hancock Michael Ignatius Hanna Elizabeth Rea Harding John Harvey Hardy III Irvin Roy Harlow John Berkley Harlow June Ann Harmon Walter Thurman Hawkins James Malcolm Hayslett 1965 Donna Marie Heindl Donold Ray Heironimus James Wade Heironimus William Wilson Henning Linda Lou r .epier Sondra Lee Hepler Linda Gaye Havener Campie Adelaide Heydrick Anita Suzanne Hicks Buddy Lee Hobbs James Hodges, Jr. Robert Wayne Hogg Cheryl Darlene Hostetter Gregory Allen Howard Gail Lee Humphries Gwendolyn Faye Irvine Linda Carroll Irvine Virginia Ann Jackson Bonnie Jean Jamison Pamela Ann Johnston Emmett Lewis Keller Christine Frances Kelly Frederick Wesley Kennon Joyce Ann Kern CLASS OF Delbert Lewis Kerns Donald Wayne Kickler Susan Jane Kimberlin Curtis Randall King Gloria Dale King Michael Steven Landis Sandro Joyce Landis Jesse William Lawhorn Wade Wilson Leech Jack Riffe Leitch, Jr. Nancy Rebecca Leitch Eugene Hampton Lightner Lewis Allen Linkenhoker Linda Carol Lipes Howard Glenn Liptrap, Jr. Sylvia Lee Loan Williom De Wayne Loan Carroll Wayne Lockhart Robert Grayson Lockhart, Jr. Christy Lynn Long Kar.en Lee Long Primmie Lee Long Sheila Patricia Loomis James Howard Loughrie 1965 i Allen Wayne Lowen Marie Patricio Lowen Brenda Kaye Lugor Donald Allen Lugar Irene Marie Lugor David Franklin Lynn Donna Jean Martin Nancy Lynn May Michael Bailey Mayo Gory Lee Miller Lorry Wayne Miller Pamela Paige Miller William Phineos Mitchell Dolly Moe Moon Doyet Wade Moore Donald Gene Mundy Patricia Harley McCaleb Earl Junior McClung Judy Beatrice McDaniel Carol Sue Nace Thomas James Nichols Jesse Bedford O ' Conner Mary Sue Offenbacker Frances Virginia Padgett CLASS OF Steven Junior Patrick Carol Ann Paxton Peggy June Payne Linda Faye Payton Sarah Thornton Pentz Williom Clay Phillips Enneke Lynn Purkey James Olin Pyle Catherine Montague Quinn Oliver Franklin Reid, Jr. Andrew Richard Reynolds Patricia Marie Reynolds Susan Paige Reynolds Monty Grey Rice Edward Mitchell Richardson Lynda Gail Rogers Dreama Pearl Rucker Linda Margo Solyers Virginio Irene Salyers Lacy Dale Sams Spencer Blaine Sortain III Kathryn Louise Scholz Harry Cecil Schuder, Jr. Warren Harrison Scott 1965 i ■I I j Albert Downey Seldomridge, Jr. Betty Lou Semones Ramono Arden Simmons Beverley Ann Siple Margoret Carol Sites Cordelia Frances Smith Harold Jeter Smith Irene Frances Smith Norma Jeon Smith Raymond Hensil Smith Richard Wayne Smith Sandra Sue Smith Sandra May Snead Donna Lee Spencer Frank Eldridge Sponaugle Lois Gail Stevenson Patricia Eileen Sutherland Barry Benton Taylor Randolph Lewis Taylor Michael Alan Thacker Potricia Ann Thompson Barry Lee Tingler Marsha Ann Tingler Darryl Alexander Tucker p; ' - Anita Louise Turner Corolyn Leigh Tyree Wesley Edward Unroe Danny Hart Vess Paula Paige Vest Durwin Earl Waddell Richard Witt Wade Barbara Lee Ward John Lawrence Watkins Mary Sue Webb Charlotte Ann White Jay Edward Whitehead Janet Ann Whitmore Sherry Lee Wilhelm Alma Watts Williams Benny Alfred Williams, Jr. Judith Elaine Winebriner Annette Gail Wolfe Shirley Ellen Wolfe JoAnn Worley Polly Bayne Worsham Brenda Jeon Wright Martha Sue Wright Betty Jo Wyatt CLASS OF 1966 FRESHMAN OFFICERS: Linda Parham, treasurer; Mike Brown, president; Glenn Minnix, secretary. president; Judy Pigg, vice- 71 CLASS OF Virginia Allen William Curtis Amidon Martin St. Clair Anderson Mary Carlisle Andrews Ronald Renick Andrews Frances Beverly Armstrong Emmett Melvin Ayers Brenda Lee Back Judy Lynne Barrett Bonnie Faye Basham William Charles Biggs Thurston Albert Boggs, Jr. George Jefferson Boug James Hoge Bowen Shirley Temple Bowles George Micheal Boyd Cheryl Diane Britt Kimberly Ann Brooks Velma Jean Brooks Vivian June Brooks Geneva Mae Brown Linda Lee Brown Michael Allen Brown Barbara Jean Bryant William McDonald Buck Titus Keith Burdette Cheryl Kaye Burks Melvin Richard Burks Larry Jones Bussord Barney Stanley Butler 72 1966 Mary Sue Caldwell Ronald Wayne Cale Olen Danvil Carpenter Robert Edward Carpenter Judy Kay Childs Kenneth Parker Childs Margie Ellen Clark David Ryland Clutter Dorothy May Cook Gwendolyn Lois Cooke Mary Lee Cooke Horace Gray Cooke, Jr. Nancy Lynn Cox Carol Pauline Craft Teresa Gail Crawford John Granville Crook Linda Cecelia Cross John Virgil Crowder Judy Lynn Cunningham Frances Marie Curry Robert Michael Custer Charles Thomas Dillon Gloria Jean Downey John Hill Dressier Sandra Lynn Dressier Lielo Wanette Dudley Sceva Louise Early Delorio Jean Eggleston Brenda Lea Firebough Judy Paige Floyd I 73 CLASS OF Robert Leonidas Floyd III Patricio Ann Forbes Jonet Ware Foster Gregory Loving Fountaine Vickie Leigh Franson Allen Rexrode Friel Ann Paige Friel Jarrett Armstead Fury Sharon Leigh Gay James Waldo Gibson Sharon Croft Gilbert William Randall Gilbert Allen Layne Gillespie Joyce Ann Gillespie Jo Ann Givens Brenda Joyce Glenn Sandra Louise Goode Delanor Lee Gordon Carl Williom Griffith Deborah Lynn Griffith Donald Gene Grimes Zernie Darlene Gunn Dennis Layne Harmon Billy Ray Harold Donald Lee Hawkins Joyce Ann Hayslett William Michael Hepler Allen Dale Hilton Jocqueline Bernice Hodges William Clyde Hooker 74 I 1966 Larry Ellis Hosey Robert Webster Huffman Sue Ellen Huffman John Thomas Hutcheson Meredith Littleton Jennings Murrell Edward Johnson Linda Darlene Jones Linda Catherine Kellison Jack Allen Kelly Kathryn Annette Kern Jackie Allen Keyser Kenneth Kyle Keyser Norma Jean Kimberlin Norman Earnnay Kimberlin Rebecca Leigh Kincaid Patricia Ellen Kirby Judith Arlene Knick Alvin Ray Koonce Jomes Daniel Leighton Preston Leroy Leitch John Lee Lesley Brenda Mae Linkenhoker Donald Earl Linkenhoker Paul Douglas Linkenhoker Homer Rhea Loan, Jr. Joyce Ann Loan Judith Ann Loan John Hiley Lockridge Linda Ann Longbine Robert Alan Looney 75 CLASS OF James Pat Loving Dorothy Carolyn Lowen Kenneth Randal Ludington Edward Wetmore Lydiatt James Robert Martin Norman Gray Martin Rebecca Garland Moupin Roger Dale Mays Sandra Gay Mays Robert Garland Menefee Barbara Sue Miller James Russell Miller Maynard Ellis Miller Robert Wayne Milton Glenn Braxton Minnix Lindo Pearl Morgon Stacey Allan Morris William Tony Munsey Peggy Joyce Myles Wanda Jean McColeb Brenda Ann McCauley James Allen McClung Barry Lee McDonald Garland Wayne McDonald Robert Hirom McKinney Thomas Lynn Neal Beverly Frank Neff Nancy Corol Nicely Shoron Kay Nicely Susan Claire Nichols 76 1966 George Burton Null Linda Kaye Parham Danny Roy Paxton Marian Loretta Paxton Judith Ann Pigg Walter Burton Poague Charles Walter Pound Gary Lee Reed Carolyn Ann Reichert Dorinda Joyce Reynolds George Thurman Reynolds Linda Gaye Reynolds William Leroy Reynolds Linda Carol Richmond Dennis Allen Rider Paula Eloise Rock Dennis Arnold Rudd Ronald Anthony Rudy Barbora Jean Sampson Mildred Howe Sarver Joyce Lynn Scott Marvin Nelson Scott Mark Douglas Sellers Dorcas Marie Semones Brenda Amelia Seyglinski Ann Martina Shapland Oscar Thomas Sheppard, III Doris Ann Simmons Sandra Carole Simmons Albert Johnson Smith, III 77 CLASS OF Glenn Terry Smith Jerry Lee Smith Judith Coleen Smith Lyle Douglas Smith Thomas Wayne Snyder Elmer Joseph Sparks Bonnie Davis Sprouse Gary Lynn Stone Joan Elizabeth Stone Sandra Lee Stone Lois Jean Sulser Chester Emmett Swartz Beverly Eloine Taylor Kathleen Ann Taylor Brenda Lee Thompson Terry Mark Thompson Julia Anna Tigrett Linda Sue Tingler Joyce Ann Tyree Lina Pearl Tyree Robert Louis Vaden Richard Lee Varner, Jr, Robert Wayne Varner Thomas Wade Vess Walter Van Lear Walker Douglas Elwood Wallace Patricia Anne Walton William Clinton Watson Timothy Lee Webb Idola Fern Weese 1966 Robert Burton Weikel Donald Edward Wheatley Elizabeth Ann Wheeler Betty Carol White Ralph Franklin Whitehead, Jr. Brenda Faye Whitmore Judy Marie Whitmore Larry Allen Wiley David Lee Williams Garry Layne Williams Larry Wayne Williams Linda Cornelia Williams Robert Berkley Withrow Douglas Haden Wolfe Howard Eugene Wood The members of all four classes at C.H.S. feel a close bond with fellow classmates, as well as their teachers. After working together on scholastic and extra-curricular projects, the students find that teachers are valuable friends, both to help on school work and to share fun. Amidst the books, footballs, test tubes, records, and slide rules, deep student friendships develop. School friends often prove to be friends for a lifetime. The end of four years finds seniors with a list of priceless intangi- bles, headed, of course, by friendship. 79 Bert Caul, Mary Lefler, and Claude Loan are busy trying to find information for their English research papers. In the boys ' physical education classes, tumbling is being stressed. Here Buzzy Eggleston does a dive and roll over Alvin Kounse, Douglas Wallace, William Flem- ing, and Frank Sponaugle. Carol Sites, Geneva Brown, and Betty Downey assume some of the tumbling positions they have learned in Phys. Ed. 80 A CCENT ON LEARNING One of the class highlights for art students is the painting of the backdrop for the minstrel. This year ' s mural depicted a typical scene at a Southern wharf and featured a steam boat, appropriately christened Dixie Queen. Here Loretta Smith, Becky Leitch, Kaye Laughorne, and Pat McCaleb work on details of the scene. Linda Hepler, Danny Vess, and Marilyn Shepard arrange a pun on the bulletin board to decorate the room and bring out a common mistake made in the pronunciation of the word just . 81 Lynda Dressier explains her layout ideas for the football pages to Graham Padgett and Frankie Reid. OUTSTANDING UNDERCLASSMEN Mathematics Sondra Cook, algebra II; Dennis Harmon, algebra 1; Wonna Mae Massie, geometry. Practical Arts William Henning, mechanical drawing; Gene Sampson, I.C.T.; Joyce Gregory, D.E. Science Jean Carson, chemistry; Sondra Cook, biology. Business Irma Rice EXCEL IN EVER Y PH A SE Foreign Languages Dennis Harmon Latin I; Sondra Cook, Latin II, Karen Byerly, Spanish I; Alice Draughon, Spanish II. Art Teedie Johnson English Patsy Sutherland, English III; Jean Carson, English IV; Jim Bowen, English II. OF SCHOOL WORK Fine Arts Harry Hudnall, band; Pat Thompson, vocal, accompanied by Mrs, Fleshmon. Home Economics Social Studies Ramona Simmons, home economics I; Irma Rice, Dennis Harmon, world geography; Gloria Dressier, United States home economics II. history. 84 Students who received scholastic awards for the first time were: Front row: Janet Foster, Brenda Seyglinski, Gloria Dressier, Sandra Dress ier, Mary Andrews, Lois Sulser, Judy Cun- ningham, Lena Tyree. Second row: Linda Cross, Sarah Pritt, Linda Longbine, Jim Bowen, Dennis Harmon, Anne Friel, Margie Clark. A CADEMIC A WARDS For the post two years, the School Board of Covington has presented scholastic pins and certi- ficates to C.H.S. students whose average has been at least 93 during the preceding year, with no grade below eighty-five. School Board members, students, and parents of the recipients attend the awards presentation. These awards, have provided an added incentive to students to improve their grades. Wanna May Massie, Jean Carson, Sara Lee Thacker and Roberta Hatcher receive third year pins from Norwood Tingler, Chairman of the School Board. These students received scholastic awards for the second year. Front row; Irma Rice, Linda Rogers, Sue Hicks, Pat Wade. Second row; Ann Wickline, Sondrc Cook, Sue Smith, Patsy Sutherland, Linda Lipes. After the foundations ore laid, a building begins to take shape. The walls rise to give it dimension. And meaningful activities give greater dimension to a school. Each year more and more students participate in the extra-curricular activities of Coving- ton High School. In striving to uphold the standards of the or- ganizations to which they belong, they are building integrity. Many of the school organizations present programs which are open to the community in addition to school assemblies. By tak- ing part in the club projects and programs, the students are de- veloping dependability and poise, Each program planned and project finished adds to the growth of the organization and the individual member. THE BUILDING GOES UP 1 86 OUR STUDENT COUNCIL STRIVES Seated: Dottie Hancock, Carole Landis, Pattie Armentrout, Betty Brown, Marie Smith, Carole Barbee, Susan Taylor. Standing: Rob Carpenter, G. T. Reynolds, Mike Brown, John Cas- stevens. Butch Reid, Dennis Harmon, William Henning, and Rodney Smith. The officers of the Student Council set a good example by signing honor cards. Pictured are David Blonkenship, vice-president; Wonna May Massie, secretary; Jedy Sartain, treas- urer; Mr. W. W. Fitzgerald and Miss Helen Thomas, sponsors; and John Mills, president. 88 66 TO DEVELOP BETTER MEN AND WOMEN” Seated; Christy Long, Betty Downey, Becky Boyne, Pot Lowen, Betsy Lewis, Roberto Hotcher, Bonnie Frozier. Standing: Jimmy McClung, Mike Smith, Rob Gilliam, Monty Vess, Barry T. Taylor, Danny Vess, Richard Downer and J. E. Whitehead. The Student Council of Covington High School has as its purpose the development of better men and women. Under the guidance of two teacher-sponsors, Miss Helen Thomas and Mr. W. W. Fitz- gerald, this governing body acts as a legislature to vote on new laws for the betterment of the school. In addition, the council metes out punishment for those who breaks school rules. In the interest of encouraging the personal integrity of Covington High School students, the Student Council distributes honor cards. Though the signing of these honor cards is voluntary, each year more students sign them. Those who sign the cards promise, not only to be scrupulous in their dealings with other students, but also to keep their moral standards on a high level. Members of the council do a great deal to make incoming fresh- men feel at home by escorting them to classes, locating lockers, and explaining rules. They also sponsor a dance honoring and welcoming freshmen. One of the most memorable social events of the year, the Christmas Formal, is sponsored by the Student Council for the entire student body. School life at Covington High School is enriched and enlivened by the work of the Student Council. 89 John Mills and Mr. Heretick discuss o new rule which the Student Council plans to enact STUDY HAS ITS REWARDS OFFICERS: J ean Carson, treasurer; Beth Davis, president; Rob Gilliam, vice president; Kammie King, secretary; Mrs, Hicks, sponsor. The Beta Club, a national honor society, con- sists of juniors and seniors with commendable character and outstanding scholastic achievement. In order to become eligible for membership in the Covington Chapter a student must have an aver- age of 90 for his first two years. He must then up hold a yearly average of 88 in order to retain membership in the club. As its project this year, the Beta Club has offered paper-back books for sale to the student body in order to promote a wider variety in the reading program. Cougar pins were also placed on sale in order to earn money for the state Beta Convention. This year the convention will be held in Richmond dur- ing March. Front row: Wayne Ogden, Mary Hunter Swartz, Patty Armen- trout, Buzzy Curtman, Flo Carpenter, Karen Byerly. Second 90 row: Saroh Pritt, Wanna May Massie, Judy Ervin, Sara Thacker, Mike Hicks, Alan Byerly, Roberta Hatcher, Pat Wade. EXTENDING A CHRISTIAN PURPOSE Front row; Virginia Menefee, Loretta Smith, Patty Phillips, Beverly Brown, Mary Hunter Swartz, Carole Barbee, Betty Brown, Second row: Wanna May Massie, Kay Laughorne, Carolyn Smith, Genny Lynn Flint, Faye Reynolds, Patty At each Tri-Hi-Y meeting the president, Gail Craghead, asks What is our common purpose? To create, maintain, and extend high standards of Christian living throughout the home, school, and community, thirty girls answer. By striving to fulfill this purpose, each member of Tri-Hi-Y sets a high example for every other student at Covington High School. Each morning a member of Tri-Hi-Y reads devotions over the loudspeaker, and each week the club places a thought for the week on the bul- letin board in the cafeteria. These reminders help to create an awareness of Christian principles throughout the student body. The activities of the club include several social service projects such as preparing baskets for needy families at Thanksgiving and Christmas time, and selling Easter Lilies for the benefit of the Virginia Society for Crippled Children. With the guidance of the sp onsors, Mrs. Mary Clarke and Mrs. Gay Nell Parker, the Tri-Hi-Y is a vital part of our school. Armentrout, Roberta Hatcher, Saroh Pritt, Brenda Ervin. Third row: Marie Armentrout, Judy Keith, Judy Rhodes, Mary Lefler, Betty Harrison, Janey Rhodes, Beverly Wiekel, Lynda Dressier. OFFICERS; M rs. Mary Ciorke, sponsor; Beth Davis, secretary, Jean Carson, vice-president; Gail Craghead, president; Patsy Greenway, treasurer, Kammie King, Judy McCaleb, co-chaplains; Mrs. Gay Nell Parker, sponsor. 91 Front row: Susan Reynolds, Mary Sue Webb, Brenda Ervin, Carole Landis, Cindy Arritt. Second row: Bethal Ray, Gwynneth Anderson, Jane Ellis, Kathy Taylor, Brenda Seyglinski, Kim Brooks, Lindo Hepler, Carolyn Smith. Third row: Sarah Pentz, Betsy Lewis, Pat Knick, Patsy Sutherland, Sue Hicks, Janet Foster, Sondra Cook. These ambitious members are pictured at 7;30 i of Madison College in Harrisonburg, Va. OFFICERS: Seated: Faye Reynolds, secretory, Patty Phil- lips, historian; Dottie Hite, chaplain; Jean Carson, presi- dent; Sue Smith, treasurer; Kathy Kenny, secretary; Roberta Hatcher, historian. Standing: Mrs. Curfman, sponsor. the morning ready to leove for a tour PRESENT SCHOLARS— EUTURE TEACHERS The Covington High School Chapter of the Future Teachers of America has explored the field of teaching this year through preparation and experience. The twenty-seven member club, sponsored by Mrs. Louise Curfman, met once a month with panels or guest speakers for programs. As service projects the members helped teachers by grading papers and doing odd jobs for them, and made place cards for hospital trays at Christmas. The members took a field trip to Madison College, where they visited a class and toured the campus. In February they invited their mothers to an open meeting followed by a reception. The president of the club, Jean Carson, was elected member-at-large at the state wide convention in Rich- mond last fall. 92 Front row: Midgie Ergenbright, Carolyn Smith, Alice Gum, Gloria Dressier. Second row: Pat Smith, Linda Cook, Barbara Vance, Mae Painter, Gail Craghead, Koye Laughorne. Third row: Gloria Brown, Sue McCauley, Cheryl Benton, Linda Austin, Dorothy Hite, Virginia Menefee. Standing: Miss Jones, Advisor. SERVICE, EDUCATION, AND PROGRESS The Future Business Leaders of America is a national organiza- tion composed of students enrolled in a business course. The main objective of the FBLA is to acquaint its members with the business world. Miss Beulah Jones is the sponsor of the Covington Chapter. During the year, their motto, Service, Education, and Progress, has been put to constructive use. They contributed to the Veterans Christmas Fund, presented a piece of equipment for the typing room, took orders from seniors for name cards, and held the Miss FBLA contest. Virginia Menefee flashes a big smile after winning the Miss FBLA contest. She received o gift and will represent Covington High at the district meet- ing at Madison College. The officers of FBLA ore installed by Mr, Fitzgerald in a candlelight ceremony, Carole Barbee, president; Beverly Brown, vice-president; Rosemary Steele, secretary and Linda Rice, treasurer, light their candles. 93 BUDDING JOURNALISTS Seated: Dottie Hilton, Bonnie Frazier, Linda Hepler, Flo Dressier, Nancy Biggs, Wanna May Mossie, Kommie King, Carpenter, Roberta Hotcher, Judy Keith. Standing: Lynda Hunter Swartz, Frankie Reid, Graham Padgett. Pictured is the 1963 yearbook staff. Seated: Nancy Biggs, copy editor; Roberta Hatcher, editor; ond Lynda Dressier, assistant editor. Standing: Graham Padgett, sports editor; Mrs. Ruth Cvizic, advisor; and Kammie King, business manager. 94 Puffs and Patches it was for you, the student body, that the 1963 journalism class has worked, with a will- ing and patient spirit, on this, your yearbook. Although it has demanded many hours of dili- gent work, our year of journalism has been re- warding in many ways. The compensations we have received include an association with the businessmen of the community as we solicited advertising, a knowledge of the proper way to compile a publication, and the responsibility of meeting deadlines. Practicing teamwork in such things as writing copy, planning layouts, arranging pictures, exchanging ideas, and criticizing constructively has made our year most beneficial. We sincerely hope that you will enjoy this edition of PUFFS AND PATCHES and always remember the building that continues to build — Covington High School. Front ' row: Loomis, Sites, Miller, L. Reynolds, Fronson, Keith, M. Reynolds, Mrs. Carolyn O ' Conner, sponsor. Second row: Hilton, Garber, Buck, Sprouse, Caul, Ervin, Welcher, Green- way, Briscoe. Third row: Anderson, Firebaugh, Worley, Bennett, Smith. Fourth row: Gilbert, Basham, Taylor. Fifth row: Hite, NURSES OF TOMORROW The Future Nurses Club is made up of girls in- terested in nursing and other health careers. It was organized this year for the purpose of providing an opportunity for high school girls to share their interests, to explore openings and requirements in these fields, and to learn about the community life in which they soon will participate as informed citizens. Although the major project this year has been the organization of the club, the F.N.A. is already helping the aspiring nurses of C.H.S. gain an in- sight into their prospective careers. Talks by register- ed nurses and by student nurses from the C O hos- pital helped the girls to understand just what is in- volved in becoming nurses. The sponsors of the are Mrs. Carolyn O ' Conner, faculty advisor, and Mrs. G. J. George and Mrs. Lee H. Persinger of the Graduate Nurses ' Club. Back, Mays, Nicely, Goff, Burr. Sixth row: Byer, Friel, Morgan, Spencer, Long, Barrett. Seventh row: Armentrout, Ward, Lefler, George, Chamberlain, Lipes. Eighth row: Crawford, Rhodes, Gardner, Poyne, King. OFFICERS: Dottie Hite, secretary; Judy Keith, vice-president; Betty Byer, president, Donna Bennett, treasurer. 95 Front row: K. Gibson, P. Bartley, B. Downey, C. Nace, E. Bostic, A. Goof, R. Simmons, B. Forbes. Second row: C. Backer, V. Franson, B. Childs, K, Kern, V. Hemintoller, D. Gumm, D. Hostetter, T. Harding. Third row: F. Landis, S, Wolfe, B. Carter, B. Weikele. Fourth row: L. Good, M. Tingler, B. Bashmon, D. Eaton, Fifth row: D. Crowford, M. O ' Conner, P. Myles, B. Belton. Sixth row: J. Rhodes, A. Bilbro, P, Pane. Seventh row: V. Jackson, A. Everett, W. Gorman, V. Bunch, P. Long, OUR FUTURE PLANS OFFICIRS Seated: Barbara Haynes, treasurer, Bonnie Frazier, secretary; Patty Phil- lips, vice-president; Wanda Thomas, reporter. Standing: Mrs. Hall, advisor; Irma Rice, pianist; Betty Harrison, parliamentarian; Polly Eggleston, president; Carolyn Wheeler, song leader; Judy Rhodes, chaplain; Judy Keith, historian. 96 First row: M. Campbell, J. Campbell, L. Wheeler, S. Kimber- lin, B. Dumheller, B. Brymant, C, Crawford, I. Winbrinner, L. Crowder. Second row: F, Kerry, N, Shue, L. Dudley, G. Collins, L. Snyder, P. Bane, W. Varner. Third row: Nancy Hancock, B. Wyatt, F. Smith, L. Hepler, C. Traynor. Fourth row: P. Reynolds, C. Paxton, P. Burr, J. McDaniel, B. Lugar. Fifth row: S. Loomis, A. Turner, C. White. Sixth row: E. Carter, D. Rucker, F. Landis, C. Gautier. Seventh row: J. Wright, C. Long, D. Martin, C. Grady. IN CL UDE BEING HOMEMA KERS This year the Covington chapter of the Future Homemakers of America has 88 members and is one of the largest organizations in our school. The sponsor is Mrs. Mamie B. Hall. All of the aims and activities of the organization have been based on two objectives — the major projects being You and Your Values and the minor project being Mar- riage Calls for Preparation. In addition to monthly programs planned around these objectives, the chapter sponsored a school survey on values, participated in Federation acti- vities, held a Christmas party for underprivileged children, assisted with the Children ' s Ward at the hospital, had a fashion show in which all members participated, sponsored the annual Mother-Daugh- ter Banquet, participated in FHA Week Activities, and selected Miss FHA, the outstanding homemak- ing student. These members through seeking values in their class and chapter activities are striving to prepare themselves to be good citizens today and fine home- makers in the future. 97 Seated: Bob King, Richard Downer, Homer Fisher, Eddie Solyers, Ned Parry, Gene Kounse, Micky Campbell, Gary Brown, Butch Gene Sampson, Bobby Bowyer, Frank Grady, Bobby Childs. Stone, Sonny Dressier, Tommy Martin. Standing: Mr. W. W. Fitzgerald, Bobby Jackson, Larry Wolfe, ON THE JOB TRAINING Jack Downer, Richard Downer, vice-president; Eugene Kounse, president; Warren Overstreet, assistant director of Indus- trial Education Service, Va. Stote Dept, of Education, guest speaker at the employer-employee banquet; Morgan Clutter, Bobby Bowyer, secretary-treasurer; and Harry Mays, All members of the Industrial Cooperative Training Class are automatically members of the Covington High School D.O. Club and the Virginia Diversified Occupations Club. Sixteen different businesses and industries in Covington served as on-the-job train- ing centers for the twenty-two male students enrolled in I.C.T. at Covington High. The student-learners made real progress in the development of job skills, work habits and attitudes os well as in the related classroom work. At the District VIII convention Gene Kounse won the current events contest and Gene Sampson was the winner of the spelling contest. In the King and Queen contest, based on appearance and poise, Robert Stone, also of the Covington chapter, was selected King of the district. At the state convention held in the spring of 1962, Gene Kounse won the first place award in the current events contest. At the outstanding social activity of the year, the Employer- Employee Banquet, each student treats his boss to dinner. In this way the members of the D.O. Club soy thank you to the local employers for their contribution to the vocational education program of C.H.S. By making progress in the areas of craftsmanship, citizenship, fellowship, and leadership, each I.C.T. student strives to uphold his pledge: — I shall endeavor to become an employee whose services will be recognized by my employer as being of the highest caliber. — I shall respect the rights of my employer, my teachers and fellow students. — I shall honor and respect my vocation in such a way as to bring good repute to myself as well as others; that any resulting reward must be built upon a solid foundation of work and services. — I shell make every effort to uphold the ideals of my training organization, my school and Diversified Occupations Pro- gram. 98 WE LEARN TO SELL TO THOSE WHO WANT TO BUY Seated; Billy Wright, Nancy Hancock, Joyce Gregory, Leroy Perkins, Pam Welcher, Judy Sprouse, L. J. Rose, Jr., Danny Boone, Jesse O ' Conner. Standing: Ronnie Black, Richard Crowder, Bob Fridley, Janet Vance, Virginia Helmintoller, Betty May, Delores Woodson, Geraldine Burley, Raymond Smith and Leonard Rose, sponsor. The Distributive Education Club is a national and state organization composed of students en- rolled in D.E. classes. Through classroom and on- the-job training, students learn the principles of human relations, salesmanship, and leadership that will benefit them in their planned careers in retailing. The D.E. Club members participate in community projects. Their work with adult training classes has done much to promote good relations between the school and the public. At Christmas time, they pre- sented to the welfore office a basket of food to be given to a needy family. The members attended the state convention and won honors for themselves, their club, and their school. Pam Welcher was chosen the outstanding girl member of all the D.E. Clubs in the state. The outstanding social event of the year was the Employer-Employee banquet. OFFICERS: L. J. Rose, secre- tary; Joyce Gregory, treasurer; Nancy Hancock, reporter; Pom Welcher, president; Jerry Per- kins, vice-president; Leroy Per- kins, parliamentarian. LATIN CLUB The Junior Classical League is a nation- al organization composed of local classical clubs in high schools. It is the fastest grow- ing organization of its kind in the world. The purpose of the club is to encourage among students an interest in the civiliza- tion and languages of ancient Greece and Rome. The Covington High School Club was well represented at the annual state con- vention in Charlottesville. There the dele- gates discussed many new ideas for the improvement of the club. Under the super- vision of Miss Lois Drewry, the members are now putting these ideas into effect. The Junior Classical League has done much to revive an interest in the ancient civilization at Covington High School. OFFICERS: Seated: Patsy Sutherlond, president; Sue Smith, secretary; Standing: Miss Drewry, sponsor; Gwyneth Anderson, treasurer; Billy Craft, vice-president. Seated: Patty Armentrout, Judy Ervin, Dotty Hite, Brenda Ervin, Cathy Kenny, Faye Reynolds, Marie Armentrout, Beth Ray, Patty Phillips, Judy McCaleb, Flo Carpenter, Lynda Dressier, Judy Keith. First row — standing: Sharon Gilbert, Anne Friel, Vicki Franson, Dale King, Janet Foster, Brenda Back, Barbara Briscoe, Brenda Seyglinski, Jane Ellis, Cordelia Smith, Sue Hicks, Adelaide Heydrick, Sondra Cook, Paulo Vest, Linda Salyers, Sandra Hepler, Sylvia Loan, Jean Smith, Kammie King, Steve Neal. Second row: Durwin Waddell, Wil- liam Henning, Linda Lipes, Judy Rhodes, Gene Lightner, Tommy Blair, Lonny Scruggs, Randolph Taylor, Berkley Har- low, Jimmy Loughrie, Phillip Wood, Gene Wood, Tommy Neal. 100 STUDENT MUSICIANS PLEASE A UDIENCES I k One of the numbers which left the hilarious fun of most min- strel songs was Betsy Lewis ' Make Someone Hoppy , a ro- mantic ballad from the Broad- way hit, Do Re Mi , Music IS always an important facet of school life. Running the gamut from stirring Sousa marches to quiet Beethoven chorales, and from lively folksongs to moving sacred selections, it captures the interest of every student. Whether in the guise of the marching band, the formal concert band, the minstrel, or the pop concert or spring program of the two vocal classes, our voices and hearts blend together in harmony. Under the direction of Mrs. Nell Fleshman, who is one of the few teachers in the state to direct both vocal and instrumental music, the music program at Covington High School has become a vital part of the community as well as the school. Mrs. Fleshman per- sonally conducts all band and vocal concerts and shows, which draw large audiences of interested and enthusiastic patrons. Covington High School students become expert musicians as excellent program of classical music, marches, and current the band presents its annual concert in spring. Under the favorites, direction of Mrs. Fleshman, the band olways presents an 101 There ' s a song in the air. This is the theme of the talented students in Mrs. Nell Fleshman ' s vocal classes. The vocal group, consisting of freshmen and senior classes, offers a course in choral music to students who are interested in music and have musical in- clination. Vocal is one of the most stimulating courses of the C.H.S. curriculum. The classes give separate programs each year at Christmas time. These programs are al- ways inspiring and seem to make the holiday season a little more cheerful. The group is responsible for other highlights of the school year. These include the Spring concert and participation in the All-State-West-Chorus. The chorus also provides anthems for the Chapel Assembly pro- grams. One of the most important events of the school year is the minstrel, given in March. This year members of the freshman class as well as the senior vocal class participated in it. Steve Neal energetically practices for the minstrel, given by the senior vocal class in March. Front row: Margie Clark, pianist; Barbara Garber, Irene Lugar, Adelaide Heydrick, Linda Salyers, Marian Paxton, Carol Sites, Sue Hicks, Sandra Snead, Enneke Purkey, Karen Long, Pat Thompson, Beverly Siple, Pat Lowen, Becky Bayne. Second row: Dottie Hancock, Jean Wright, John Watkins, Rufus Bradley, Charles Cook, Jedy Sartain, Darrell Tucker, Paul Linkenhoker, David Clements, Wayne Lowen, Durwin Waddell, David Lynn, Polly Worsham, Lynda Rogers. Third row: Mory Offenbacker, Linda Lipes, Barbara Ward, Ann Friel, Regina Charles, Sherry Gilbert, Muffin Padgett, Mary Sue Caldwell, Sarah Pentz, Brenda Seyglinski. Fourth row: Judy Smith, Donno Sue Crawford, Janet Foster, Brenda Back, Linda Faudree, Sandra Cook, Linda Morgan, Dale King, Judy Gibson, Bonnie Dodd, Linda Jones, Kim Brooks, Rebecco Kincaid. THERE’S A SONG IN THE AIR ml 1 ( ' 1 n Ip , 4 1 ‘ u Front row: Dolly Moon, pianist; Nancy Biggs, Patsy Linken- hoker, Loretta Snyder, Patsy Greenway, Jo Ann Calhoun, Mary Lefler, Linda Crowder, Genny Flint, Brenda Biggs, Second row: Margaret Reynolds, Sue Sizemore, Dottie Hilton, Betty Harri- son, Alanda Southers, Nadine Shue, Brenda Carpenter, Becky Forbes, Linda Hepler, Carol Clark. Third row: Sue Burkholder, Betsy Lewis, Beth Davis, Sara Thacker, Betty Byer, Judy Myers, Francine George, Nancy Drepperd, Polly Eggleston, Judy O ' Conner. Fourth row: Phillip Wood, Jay Whitehead, Randy Powell, Buddy Hobbs, John Casstevens, Eddie Unroe, Mike Hicks, Roy Harlow, Wesley Boerner, Edward Beasley, Keith Swartz, Pete Davis, Bobby Bowyer, Graham Padgett, David Blankenship, Steve Neal. Nancy Biggs, David Blankenship, Mike Hicks, Betsy Lewis and Graham Padgett learn the music for All State Chorus as Mrs. Fleshman plays for them. 103 ADDED A TTRACTIONS OF THE BAND— THE POM POMS . Kneeling: Midgie Ergenbright, Susie Wright, Sue Sizemore. Seated, center: Mae Painter, head pom pom. Standing: Shirley Adding color and spirit to pep rallies and foot- ball games, the pom pom girls are an added incen- tive to C.H.S. fans and football players. These ten girls practice long hours after school to insure a Wolfe, Sandra Biggs, Judy Rhodes, Dale King, Linda Salyers, Evelyn Bostic. precision performance in football half-time shows. Their polished routines are always evidence of their hard work. AND THE MAJORETTES. No performance of the band is complete with- out an appearance from the majorettes. Their white and gold uniforms provide a striking con- trast to the dark blue of the band ' s uniforms. The majorettes practice both during band period and after school, and their precision routines testify to their earnestness during these sessions. Exchang- ing white uniforms and batons for colorful ensem- bles and canes, these attractive girls entertain audiences as they dance to show tunes at the pop concert. Football crowds always enjoy the snappy performance of the majorettes, led by the hand- some drum major, as they march with the band dur- ing half-time shows. Whether on the football field or the stage, the general consensus of opinion is that the C.H.S. majorettes are tops. 104 O 5 Donna Spencer Patsy Linkenhoker Bobbie Corter Head Majorette Mary Lynn Cottrell Chormaine George ike Smith rum Major Pam Miller Betty Brown Front row: P. Smith, Craft, L. Ervin, S. Neal, Blair, B. Irvine, Bilbro, Hambrick, Vess. Third row: Scruggs, Lockhart, Griffith, T. NeaL Second row: Payton, Winebriner, Worley, B. Ervin, B. Taylor, PRECISION MARCHING, MILITARY LINES, The school events we remember longest and most fondly ore those embellished by the stirring music of Covington High School ' s band. Whether they are playing Onward, Cougars at a pep rally or football game, or a Beethoven Chorale gt the annual spring concert, the C.H.S. band turns in a memor- able performance. The military aspect of their lines, the deep blue and burnished gold of their uniforms and the shiny brass of their instruments al- ways present an impressive spectacle on parade. The drum cadence sends a thrill of expectation down everyone ' s spine and the clear notes of the trumpets herald the ap- proaching majorettes, whose wholesome. An important feature of the C.H.S. band is the majorettes. These girls spend many long hours learning and perfecting new routines. Bobbie Corter, head majorette, demonstrates a new step in preparation for the “pop” concert. ' 06 Front row: Tyree, Beirne, Snead, Cross, Ellis, Stevenson, Long, Wood, Kickler, Ogden, Farmer, R. Griffith, Third row: R. J. Ervin. Second row: Loan, Rider, Loving, Clutter, Lefler, Taylor, L. Smith, Curfman. AND BE A UTIFUL MUSIC lovely appearance and brisk, precision rou- tines always are a rewarding sight to behold. At football games the band marches into formation for its half-time show, led by a tall, dignified figure in white and gold-the drum major. All too soon the performance marches proudly off the field to cheers and applause of the spectators. Besides the ethereal beauty of a formal con- cert in early spring, a pop concert, presented for the student body and general public, is an anticipated and appreciated event in the school year. Under the expert leadership of Mrs. Nell Fleshman, our band has covered itself with glory in every field. 107 A highlight of any home game is the band ' s half-time performance. The week of hard practicing pays off as the majorettes, pom poms and band members are put through their paces by the drum major. Every building needs certain strategically placed braces for added strength. A strong school is made stronger by adding re- enforcements which make for school unity. School sports are such braces. Covington High School students ore enthusiastically sports-conscious. On the gridiron, the basketball court, the wrestling mat and the baseball diamond, the representatives of the school display their skill and sportsmanship. Those who do not participate are exuberant spectators and support their school teams with their presence and their cheers. As the seasons change, the hue and cry changes from ' We want a touchdown! ' ' to Make that basket! to Pin him! and finally to Knock it over the wall! Students unite in playing their best or yelling their loudest. Covington High School be- comes a stronger school. RE-ENFORCEMENTS ARE ADDED SPORTSMANSHIP IS IMPORTANT Front row: M. Vess, M. Rice, J. Kessinger, Paxton. Second row: G, Rice, O ' Conner, Harlow, Reid, Linton, Carpenter, Mills, Fridley, Taylor, Ellinger, Anderson. Third row: Shepard, Blan- kenship, Andrews, Mann, Carter, McLaughlin, L. Smith, Hep- ler, R. Smith, Gibson, Loughne, Collins, Lockridge, D. Vess, D. Heironimus, Dawson, Neal. Fourth row: Sartoin, Stone, Davis, Hobbs, Burks, J. McClung, Unroe, Henning, Powell, Hicks, Kounse. Fifth row: Bierne, Dimick, J. Heironimus, T. Kes- singer, E. McClung, Leech, Vaden. Front row: Erwin, P Smith, Dressier, Carpenter, Carter, C. Landis, Reynolds, Second row: Pad gett, Lefler, Myers, George, Greenway, Byer, Cronin, Davis, Kenny. Third row: Downey, Sites, Snead, Calhoun, M Smith, Swartz, Byerly, Mossie. CHEER, EIGHT, WIN The cheerleaders for 1963 are: Mary Hunter Swartz, Betty cheerleader), Muffin Padgett, Judy Myers, Margaret Rey- Downey, Francine George, Carol Sites, Jo Ann Calhoun (head nolds, and Flo Carpenter. Leading the homecoming parade, tak- ing charge of pep rallies, opening foot- ball games, and leading the victory yells are all important jobs of the Covington cheerleaders. Although the practice is hard, the re- wards are worthwhile. Somehow the thoughts of tired muscles and sore throats disappear with the advent of the first game. The weeks roll by until it is time to prepare for the annual Covington-Clifton Forge skit and football game. The fall sea- son is climaxed when the cheerleaders go all out for the annual Lil ' Abner campaign and the Sadie Hawkins Dance. Betty Downey, the big bad Mountaineer , attempts a sneaky get-away with the Little Brown Jug, but Judy Myers, on her trusty trike, is in hot pursuit. This was one of the hilarious scenes in the cheerleaders ' skit preceding the Covington-Clifton Forge football gome. 1962 BLUE RIDGE Fullback Barry Taylor (32) breaks through the line to gain valuable ground yardage for the Cougars. Sonny Mann (10) leads interference. The Covington High School Cougars were the 1962 winners of the Blue Ridge District Champion- ship. In the opening game of the season, the Cougars romped to a 47-19 victory over Central. The follow- ing week, the C.H.S. team scored 13 points to Bas- sett ' s 7. Next, the Cougars ended the Cave Spring long winning streak as they downed the Knights 45 to 7. The following week, Covington gained an easy victory over Northside by defeating them 34 to 6. The 40 to 0 win over Franklin County, attri- buted to the ground yardage gained by the Cougar backfield, oushed the Cougars ' record to a perfect 5-0, The Cougars, having already gained the reputa- tion of being the powerhouse of the Blue Ridge 1962 FOOTBALL STATISTICS Covingt-on Opponent 47 Central 19 13 Bassett 7 45 Cave Spring 7 34 Northside 6 40 Franklin County 0 33 Martinsville 12 38 Drewry Mason 0 33 William Byrd 0 6 William Fleming 7 47 Clifton Forge 14 336 72 won 9 lost 1 tied 0 District, easily beat the Martinsville Bulldogs by a score of 33-12. In their next contest, Davis led the way to victory over Drewry Mason as he scored four Cougar touchdowns. The final score was 38 to 0. In the Covington Homecoming Game, the C.H.S. Cougars played host to the William Byrd Terriers. Downing Byrd by a score of 33-0 raised the Cougars ' winning streak to eight games. William Fleming a 1 -A school handed the 1 -B Cougars their only defeat of the season by a score of 7 to 6. John Anderson scored the only Cougar touchdown by racing 80 yards to paydirt on a punt return. In the famed Little Brown Jug clash, the Cougars defeated the Clifton Forge Mountaineers 47-14; thus, the Cougars ended their season with 9 wins and 1 loss and became the recognized king-pin of the Blue Ridge District. Front row; David Blankenship, Wade Leech, Bill Hepler, Barry Kessinger, Rodney Smith, Jerry Carpenter, Eddie Unroe, Chipper ■ aylor, Sonny Mann, John Mills, John Anderson, Gary Rice. Lockridge, Butch Reid. Second row: Gale Collins, Pete Dim ick, Lewis Linton, Temple DISTRICT CHAMPIONS John Anderson, one of the leading scorers of the district, scampers over the goal line to add six points to the Cougar talley. Coaches O ' Conner, Rose, Robertson, ond Albert plan strategy for the Cougar ' s next game. Halfback Pete Davis fleetfoots it across the final stripe with would be tackier clase behind. A Central player is nailed behind the line by a hast of Cougar linemen. Eddie Unroe snags a pass as Jerry Carpenter gets set for a key block. A smile and a handshake end the ceremony as Mr. Heretick presents the Little Brown Jug to Cougar captain Gary Rice. Carroll Richards, Joe Wilkerson, C. N. Pop Newsome, and Eddie Seyglinski, members of the Quarterback Club, aid in the coveroge of the Cougar games by toking movies and spotting players. Cougars Conquer In Contest Since 1937 the strong feeling of rivalry be- tween Covington High School and Clifton Forge High School has culminated in the Little Brown Jug football game. The football season of both schools ended this year by the match between the two teams. As the final whistle blew marking the end of the ' 62 tussle, the Cougars were leading the Mountaineers by a score of 47 to 19. Thus the Little Brown Jug was not removed from its place of honor in the C.H.S. trophy case where it has been since 1 959. LITTLE BROWN JUG Clifton coach Paul Manning congratulates coach Boodie Albert after the Covington-CI ifton battle — a game well played by both teams. I 14 WE JUST KEEP THEE Eddie Unroe is hoisted upon the shoulders of two enthusiastic Cougar fens after his spectacular performance in the Clifton game. The Cougar offense, led by quarterbock Gary Rice, swings into action at the snap of the ball. Sonny Mann is up and away as he goins yardage on a play Eddie Unroe is presented the trophy for the most outstanding iti the Clifton game, player in the Clifton game by Mr. Key. SCHOOL SPIRIT HIGH AS TEAM PLEASES GRADS Shown leading the downtown parade and cavalcade of cars that were a part of the pre-homecoming game celebration ore the Covington High cheerleaders. Perched on the front of the convertible driven by Mrs. A. A. Hayslett, are Judy Myers and Francine George. Flo Carpenter and Muffin Padgett sit at the mid-way point with Corol Sites. On the bock are Margaret Reynolds and Betty Downey (with back to camera). Mills (35) carries the ball and it is good for another Cougor first down. The William Byrd fans remain seated. After all, they have nothing to cheer about. Look closely to see that McClung is not squaring off at his opponent. He is, rather, making a very effective block. William Byrd is stopped again. AND SMITH IS CROWNED HOMECOMING QUEEN By the time that October 26, the date for the home- coming game, rolled around, the Covington Cougars had already earned the reputation for being the power- house in the Blue Ridge District. Alumni support for the team and for the school has always been outstanding — even in the lean years, but this year the crowd and their cheers were overwhelming . Some former students who are in college or are working far from home journeyed long distances to attend the game. They were not disappointed, for the Covington team lived up to its press notices. At the end of the game, the scoreboard showed Covington 33, Visitor 0, and William Byrd was added to the list of defeated teams in the district. Neither present students nor returning ones were dis- appointed with the choice for Homecoming Queen. Lovely Marie Smith was chosen by ballot by the entire student body after all of the candidates had appeared before them in a special assembly two weeks prior to the big game. Her identity was kept secret until she was crowned at half-time. Not even Marie knew she was to be the queen. All of the candidates chosen by the members of the football team are lovely — as witness the picture below — and the vote could conceivably have been a close one; but, complete with dimples, Marie ' s smile won the hearts of the spectators. What better combination for a successful evening-’ A home team that wins against a highly rated opponent, and an impressive half-time show complete with lovely girls and a beautiful queen. All in all, a fine welcome home for everybody. Marie Smith, Homecoming Queen — 1962 I 17 HOMECOMING ROYALTY: Nancy Hancock, Pam Welcher, Queen Marie Smith, Cheryl Benton, and Jo Ann Calhoun. Escorts: Ronnie Black, Mike Hicks, Alan Byerly, Frank Reid Mike Nunnally, Durwin Waddell, and Rob Gilliam. COACH O’CONNER’S JUNIORS LOSE ONLY ONE Kneeling; Michael Hambrick, Freddie Kennon, Jay Hardy, (manager), Jimmy Heironimus, Jimmy McClung, Tommy Vess, Bert Seldomridge, and Billy Harold. Standing: Bobby Weikle Johnny Kessinger, and Skipper Folks. Vess (23) has his shot deflected by No, 15 from Franklin County. The youngsters on the basket- ball scene turned in an impressive record of 12 wins os opposed to 1 loss. The well-disciplined group, freshmen for the most part, took seriously the business of playing basketball and winning. At no other place does the building that is done by a school become so apparent as it does in Junior Varsity sports. From this year ' s J.V. ' s comes next year ' s Varsity team. And if the team performance turned in by coach O ' Conner ' s boys is any indication, varsity coach Robertson should have fine seasons for two or three years to come. JUNSOR VARSITY 1963 BASKETBALL STATISTICS Cov. 0pp. 41 Clifton Forge 19 50 Valley , 12 41 Northside 32 52 Jeter 19 50 Jeter 18 44 Bedford 29 34 Cave Spring 28 49 Clifton Forge 29 33 Jeter 11 31 William Byrd 33 54 Jeter 34 37 Northside 29 54 Bedford 16 570 309 won 12 lost 1 tied 0 VARSITY PLA YER PAXTON TOPS 1000 MARK VARSITY SQUAD: Butch Paxton, Jerry Carpenter, Durwin Waddell, Jerry Gibson, Mike Hicks, Butch Reid. Second row: Bill Hepler, Gary Rice and William Henning, Jerry Carpenter steals the ball from Bassett ' s number 53. 1963 BASKETBALL STATISTICS Cov. 49 Clifton Forge 0pp. 47 49 Bassett 67 54 Northside 77 79 Fieldale 72 64 Drewry Mason 42 61 Martinsville 106 45 Bedford 54 48 Cave Spring 66 40 Clifton Forge 55 45 Martinsville 81 50 Drewry Mason 62 57 Franklin County 70 39 William Byrd 74 66 Northside 51 65 Franklin County 78 58 Bedford 52 83 Fieldale 70 48 Bassett 74 1000 won 6 last 12 1 135 tied 0 Ballard Paxton Highlighting an otherwise unspecta- cular season, Butch Paxton hit for the 1004th point of his high school career. Never before in the history of C.H.S. has a player amassed such a total. There certainly have been good players at Cov- ington before, but the old 1 1 year school system prevented their playing that 4th year which would have perhaps yielded the greatest number of points. Not even a word of explanation should, however, detract from Paxton ' s fine re- cord and the plaudits he deserves. Hicks makes a valiant effort and cap- tures the rebound. COUGARETTES FORM A NEW LEAGUE The sound of dribbling balls and the yells of cheer- ing spectators marked the beginning of a new season for the Covington Cougarettes-a season which brought changes. Since there has been an elimination of girls ' inter-scholastic basketball in the Blue Ridge District, the team from Covington High, along with four other girls ' teams from this area, formed a new league. Every team played two games with every other team within the small league. A tournament played at the Clifton Forge Armory climaxed the season, and an all-star team of out- standing tournament players was chosen. From the C.H.S. team, Patty Cronin was elected to one of the forward positions on this honor teahn. Due to the efforts of the coach, Mrs. Margaret White, girls ' basketball did not die at C.H.S. Instead, she and the team came through with a winning season. Checking the scores of a winning season is a pleasant duty for the coach, Mrs. White, and the managers, Cathy Taylor and Alma Williams. GIRLS ' BASKETBALL STATISTICS Cougarettes Opponent 41 Clifton Forge 43 44 C O Nurses 12 37 Central 29 23 Clifton Forge 41 30 C O Nurses 14 25 Milboro 16 29 Central 31 26 Milboro 19 255 205 Seated: Beth Davis, Patsy Greenway, co-captains Patty Cronin, Scholz, Libby Harding, Irene Salyers, Lindo Ervin, Joon Hogg, Betty Byer, also Marie Smith, Lyndo Dressier. Standing: Mary and Wanna May Massie. Hunter Swartz, Marie Armentrout, Darlene Hostetter, Kathy 120 AND HA VE A SUCCESSFUL SEASON Lynda Dressier and Central player jump high for a rebound while Patty Cronin and Betty Byer watch intently to see which way the ball will bounce. The whirlpool bath is part of the new equipment installed this year, and Patty Cronin makes good use of it to ease the pain of an ankle sprained in tournament play. 121 Employing the fast break, Cougarette guard, Lynda Dressier, brings the ball up court. MA TMEN WIN TWO MA TCHES, LOSE THREE On mat: Larry Smith, Bo Fridley, Ralph Whitehead, Barry Taylor, Lewis Linton, David Vess. Standing: Gale Collins, Meredith Jennings, Monty Rice, Doug Shelton, Tommy Neal, Steve Neal, Billy Biggs, Jimmy Loughrie, Larry Buzzard, Coach Albert, John Watkins. Lewis Linton, caught in the guillotine, looks as if he is in trouble as referee Rodney Arm- strong waits for the final pin. 122 NEAL UNDEFEATED FOR SECOND YEAR David Vess has his opponent in a cross arm lock. The C.H.S. matmen had a heart-breaking season this year as they won two and lost three matches. Two of those losses came in the final minutes of the last period. Steve Neal, leading the team, went undefeated in regular matches for the second consecutive year. Co-captain, Mac McLaughlin, looked as if he were going to better his 6-1-1 record of last year as he got two quick pins before being sidelined for the remainder of the season by illness. Coach Boodie Albert will have good material next year as there will be nine returning lettermen. The tension mounts as Larry Buzzard fights desperately to break the head lock imposed by his opponent. Covington 1963 WRESTLING RECORD Opponent 39 Jefferson 17 24 Augusta Military Academy 28 33 Fishburne Military Academy 18 20 William Fleming 28 22 Northside 27 Won 2 123 Lost 3 GOOD FIELDING AND FINE PITCHING John Mills takes a high pitch for ball four. Gary Rice easily reaches first base ahead of the ball after getting a clear hit into left field. Wade Leech proves that pitchers do get hits as he connects for a base hit. � Gary Rice demonstrates the kind of fielding ability that held Cougar opponents to only 39 runs. Borry Taylor crosses the plate to odd another run to the Cougar tally. 124 RESULT IN BLUE RIDGE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Kneeling: Buzzy Eggleston, Barry Taylor, Johnny Carter; co- captains John Mills and Gory Rice, Billy Harold, Gale Collins. Standing (front row); Assistant Coach Pete Ergenbright, Monty Vess, Homer Loan, Lewis Linton, Jimmy McClung, Bill Hepler, Not to be outdone by the football team, the Covington High School baseball sluggers set their sights on the Blue Ridge District Championship title, and walked off the diamond at the end of the tournament wearing the crown. In a regular season play of thirteen games, the Cougars won nine and lost four. Bill Hepler was the outstanding pitcher and accounted for seven of the Cougar wins. A highlight of the season was the defeat of the Central Falcons — a team that had boasted an undefeated record in 1962 and in 1963 — until they met the Cougars. They came back later to avenge their loss, but they had fallen from the ranks of the undefeated. Bobby Rose, who will not be at C.H.S. next year, wound up his stay as coach with a triumphal bang. His assistant coach, Pete Ergenbright, who is also an alumnus of Covington High, will replace him as head baseball coach. Both coaches, and the team deserve much praise for a job well done. Wade Leech, William Henning, John Casstevens, Coach Bobby Rose. (Second row): Managers, Robbie Carpenter, Monty Rice, and John Watkins. 1963 BASEBALL STATISTICS Cov. 0pp. 4 Valley 0 15 Milboro 3 1 1 Clifton Forge 1 7 Central 3 7 Bedford 5 6 Central 7 3 Jefferson 8 14 Clifton Forge 0 7 Bedford 8 7 Valley 0 3 Martinsville 0 0 Martinsville 3 8 Milboro 1 92 39 won 9 ' ost 4 Billy H« ' pler, ace pitche r for the Cougars, demonstrates the fine pitch- ing form that established for him a season ' s record of 7 wins and 2 losses. 125 When the construction of a building is planned the blueprints must be accurat e, the materials must be of the finest quality, and the foundations must be strong. These are the essentials of a building. However, it is the little extras that catch the eye — the bold use of color or an unusual decoration. So it is with a school. The essentials are students, classes and teachers, but the dances and parties get their share of attention. What fun it is to hang socks prior to the ' ' sock hop , or to plan for the Junior-Senior Prom! These are special moments. And what could be more special for a freshman girl and her mother than choosing the perfect dress to wear to her first high school dance — the Christmas Formal? Social functions are merely fea- tures af a school— extras, but they lend excitement to the lives of the students of Covington High School. THE EXTRAS ARE INCLUDED 126 1 ]? ii |m Jerry Carpenter and Mary Hunter Swartz reign as Lil ' Abner and Daisy Mae, while runners-up Flo Carpenter and Sonny Mann join the fun at the annual Sadie Hawkins Dance. STRA W, SOCKS, 128 The highlight of the Valen- tine Dance came when the candidates for queen and their escorts assembled and the new queen was crowned. Mr. Persinger placed the crown on Christy Long as Sonny Mann, Lois Sulser, runner-up; and John Mills looked on { T During the Sock Hop the members of the Tri-Hi-Y sold homemade cookies, brownies, and other goodies to the hungry dancers. AND SWEETHEARTS At the Tri-Hi-Y Sock Hop, Sara Pritt gleefully accepts the admittance fee from Gail Craghead, the president of the club, and her date, Pudge Graves. At the annual Valentine Dance sponsored by the Boys ' Monogram Club, the students thoroughly enjoyed themselves dancing, chatting, and speculating on who would be crowned Valentine Queen. 129 CHRISTMA SAT CO VINGTON Nothing so embodies the spirit of Christmas as the faces of children who gaze with shining wonder at Santa Claus; and nothing so embodies the spirit of Christmas giving as the faces of F.H.A. members Carolyn Wheeler and Irma Rice who brought about the memorable meeting between Santa and his friends. GIVING It is more blessed to give — Horace Cooke and hAor) Andrews find the way ta Christmas blessings and happiness by filling baskets from their homeroom for distribution to needy families. Jay Whitehead, Nancy Biggs, Jo Ann Calhoun give their talent to add to the spirit of devotion that pre- 130 Christmas is an awesome time as well as a time for joy. The Reverend . Jerold Shetler, who lead the devotions at the special assembly, as well as vails at Christmastime. They sang for the Lion s Club John Mills, David Blankenship and members of the choir, reflects the pro- at a special meeting of the club. found miracle of Christmas. i DEVOTIONS The daily morning devotions take on added significance during the Christmas season. Kammie King, Tri-Hi-Y mem- ber, leads the entire school in — praising God and saying, ' Peace on earth, good will to men ' . 131 Converting a gym to a beautiful setting for a school dance requires ingenuity. Here Gail Wolfe and Janet Whitmore put the finishing touches on most unusual decorations. First you take old blossoms from hydrangea bushes; then you arrange them artistically in frames made from coot hangers; next you spray them with gilt; and finally you add brightly colored Christmas ball. Result? Very attractive arrangements. Even the doors to classooms are made to add to the spirit and gaiety of the holiday season. Mrs. Snead and Carol Landis take a final look at how it looks from the outside. DECORA TIONS An integral part of keeping Christ- mas is decorating. Here Kay Loug- horne is adding the last angel to the beautiful and inspiring mural on the bulletin board in the cafeteria. This is the forest primeval — . Jerry Carpenter, Rob Gilliam, David Blonkenship and Temple Kessinger arrive at the gym door with the huge tree that, properly decorated, will become the focal point of the decorations for the Christmas donee. 132 BUT MOST OF ALL IT BRINGS FUN! iHliB Jm jTSKf m k Of course, Christmos brings fun! At every dance there comes a pause to refresh. Miss Thomas, Student Council sponsor, serves holiday punch to Margaret Reynolds, Frank Reid, Jo Ann Calhoun, John Mills and Brenda Cottrell. 133 Rogweed Blankenship, Sossafrass Folks, and Sunflower Nicol retire to the side to enjoy o number from another member of the cost. More, More, More, Solomeel sing the chorus os slinky Possum Vess wows the oudience with his seven veils. For C.H.S. students the onnuol minstrel has become o harbinger of spring, the first in o series of events which culminate in graduation. The student participants include the senior vocal class (supplemented this year by mem- bers from the freshman vocal class), six end-men and a talented chorus line. These students, along with several teachers who volunteer their services, work diligently for nearly a month before the minstrel begins. The performers en- deavor to keep any information about the show top secret, but chorus mem- bers catch themselves whistling or humming snatches of tunes, and always a joke or two manages to circulate before opening night, much to the glee of nonporticipants. On opening night the cast is as excited as the audience that expectantly waits on the other side of the curtain. The house lights dim; the orchestra tunes up and the curtain parts to the tune of Come On Down South, sung by seventy voices. The chorus line forgets its nervousness and delights every- one with novelty routines. The blackened endmen convulse the chorus and audience alike with their antics. In their vivid costumes, the singers let go and enjoy themselves as they back up talented soloists and present their own songs. All too soon, the jokes and music are terminated by the interlocutor, Ladies and gentlemen, the grand finale! Endmen, dancers, and chorus form a colorful picture as they assemble for their last number. The curtain closes for the final time on Saturday night and leaves the performers with the uplifted feeling of a job well done. Those who see the minstrel long remember it and anticipate its return next year, assured by the chorus that its finale was not good-bye, just time to say ' goodnight ' . I want your spirits to climb says Bonnie Dodd os she sings and dances to Let Me Entertain You. The beautiful babies in the chorus line, complete with bonnets, do a soft shoe to You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby. liini _ j m |r ii The chorus, dancers, and endmen of the 1963 C.H.S, minstrel. ITS SHO W TIME A GA IN! Possum Vess, Buckwheat Neal and Crawdad Hicks add pep as they give their assistance to the chorus numbers. In a quiet number reminiscent of the Al Jolson era, Buckwheat Neal brought tears to many eyes with his moving rendition of Manny. 135 I is dead! This startling statement fram Sassafras Folks causes mourning among his fellow endmen, Sunflower Nicol, Possum Vess, and Ragweed Blankenship, incredulous disbelief from interlocutor Dur- win Waddell, and laughter from the chorus. Crawdad Hicks warns the audience to keep away from Louisville Lou. You must have been a beautiful baby, sings Muffin Padgett as the beautiful babies in the chorus line do a soft-shoe. Possum Vess orders his trained flea to |ump from one hand to the other as Ragweed, Sassafrass, Durwin, Sun- flower, Buckwheat, and Crawdad form a captive audi- ence. 136 A big hit of the minstrel was the stunning boys ' chorus-line, whose precision routines and Paris-designed costumes gained them two encores Saturday night. The chorus was the indispensible back up for all the solo numbers. At the close of a solo the enthusiastic members applaud for their performing friends. Ragweed has a gal in Kalamazoo and he tells everyone about her before lefting loose with his trumpet. The members of the chorus sing Chattanooga Choo Choo as the dancers make like a train. 137 PUFFS AND PATCHES REVEALS Before the arrival of the judges the girls practiced walking on stage, and tried to keep their white gloves clean while they made last minute preparations. The four judges for the Miss C.H.S. contest not only ludge the girls on beauty, but also on poise and per- sonality, Margaret Reynolds appears perfectly at ease as she chats with Mrs. Bernard Neville, Mrs, G. T. Buskirk, and Mr, C. R. Walkup. . . . THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL” These are the lovely girls who participated in the Miss C.H.S. contest. Front row: Patsy Greenway, Beverly De Priest, Mar- garet Reynolds, Genny Lynn Flint, and Marie Smith, Second In late winter thirteen of Covington High School ' s loveliest girls compete with one another in the an- nual Miss C.H.S. contest. This year the contestants were selected from the senior class by the senior boys. Three out-of-town judges were invited to rate the girls on looks, poise and personality. The girls quelled their understandable nervousness and, ar- rayed in pastel formals, presented a composite pic- row: Judy Myers, Jo Ann Calhoun, Pam V elcher, Betty Brown, and Francine George. Third row: Cindy Arritt, Rosemary Steele, and Gail Croghead. ture of youthful charm. Each girl talked with the judges, and all capably concealed their apprehen- sion and appeared natural and lovely. The impressed judges were hard-put to choose four girls as runners- up, and one to bear the title, C.H.S. certainly has an ample share of beautiful girls, and the school may be justly proud of Miss C.H.S. of 1963 and her beauty court. 139 Jltiss CPame a ' WelcJii er . iss nn Gallit oun THE MOVING FINGER WRITES, AND, HAVING WRIT, Decorating for the Junior-Senior Prom takes lots of hard work, but it is also lots of fun. Linda Shelton pins crepe paper in place while Teedie Johnson, who planned the decorations as well as actually painted most of the murals, adds a finishing touch to one wall scene, Teedie gets assistance from Gary Crawford. Warren Jackson fits a branch to the top of one of the palm trees while Bill Lipscomb holds the next one to go up in a ready position. Bo Delaney takes time our from painting to kibitz. 1 42 The Grand Morchl That traditional promenade of the seniors is led by the officers of the host junior class and the senior officers. How beautiful are the girls! How handsome the boys! How conscious of the formality are they all! MOVES ON .. . Genny Lynn Flint wears her jeweled crown and a smile as befits royalty of East or West. Turbanned Eastern potentate Lewis Linton sits at her side. Genny Lynn and Lewis were chosen by a secret vote of the junior class as the most popular members of the senior class; therefore, they became the king and queen of the prom. If you had one wish — . Graham Padgett gets ready to drop a coin in the wishing well as Flo Carpenter looks on. Claude Loan assures Carolyn Smith, Yes, I ' ll let you moke a wish, too. The aura of the mysterious Orient is embodied in dancers Priscilla Bartley, Becky Forbes, Pat Wade and Susan Taylor. In the background is Jean Carson, narrator of the program. 143 The leaves of Life keep falling one by one So wrote Omar Khayyam almost 900 years ago. Certainly one of the most pleasant ' leaves ' of high school life is the Junior-Senior Prom. The theme of the 1963 Prom was Kismet , and it was a most appropriate one, for while seniors would surely move on to meet their fates, so would many of the juniors be leaving C.H.S. to attend the new Alleghany County High School. It was a poignant theme, and beautifully illustrated. A small oasis complete with palm trees and a wishing well was the decorative feature of the lobby. A ceiling made of bright- ly colored streamers created the effect of the gym ' s being one gigantic Arabic tent. The streamers at the sides were looped to give the effect of openings in the tent, through which were visible murals depicting various desert scenes — camel trains, brightly colored tents, women carrying water jugs, and oases sur- rounded by palm trees. The intermission entertainment by the juniors featured a vocal solo by Steve Neal; a sword dance by John Anderson and Donnie Patton; and an Egyptian dance by junior girls. Then there were refreshments and more danc- ing. The lights, the music, and the atmosphere mesmerized the dancers as the clock moved toward the bewitching hour of 12. Thus ended the Prom, and thus turned one more ' leaf from Life. UPPERCLASSMEN SPOOL TEACHERS IN The spectators eagerly await the outcome of the cose of the negligent seniors. The play was written by Mrs. Hicks, a senior sponsor, and was presented by the senior class. The clerk of the court, Mr. Steele portrayed by Jerry Carpenter, swears in Miss Mahoney, played by Mike Hicks, on the slide rule. I 44 David Blankenship, playing the role of Coach Albert, reviews the case for the defendants. THE CASE OE THE NEGLIGENT SENIORS” A local newspaper reporter, played by Winston Traylor, gets a quick picture of Judge Dimick for the press. Miss Jones, played by Margaret Reynolds, swears to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth before she takes the stand. Mrs. Cvizic, alias Nancy Kay Biggs, makes a big impression on Mr. Metz, alias Mike Steele, who was chairman of the jury. Sheriff Don Stone maintains order in the courtroom. 145 SPRING BRINGS “BIG C’s’’, BASEBALL MONOGRAM WINNERS — Front row; Carter, Rice, Mills, Linton, Eggleston, Harold. Second row: Collins, Cosstevens, Carpenter, manager; Henning, Taylor, Watkins, manager. Third row; Unroe, McClung, Loan, Leech, Hepler, Vess. GIRLS ' BASKETBALL MONOGRAM WINNERS: In foreground: Byer. Front row: Smith, Swartz, Green- way. Second row: Williams, manager; Ervin, Scholz, Dressier, Taylor, manager. Third row: Hostetter, Sal- yers, Harding, Stone, Armentrout, Massie, Davis. BOYS ' BASKETBALL MONOGRAM WINNERS — Front row: Anderson, Rice, Stone, manager. Second row: Hicks, Hepler, Carpenter. Third row: Paxton, Henning, Gibson, Scott, manager; Reid Waddell. THESE WRESTLERS WERE AWARDED MONOGRAMS — Kneeling: Neal, S., Taylor, McLaughlin. Standing, front row: Neal T., Loughrie, Smith, Vess. Second row: Buzzard, Fridley, Varner. Third row: White- head, Collins, Kounse, Rice. In the monogram awards assembly these cheerleaders were recognized for the outstanding spirit and support they gave to the football and basketball teams. Front row: Muffin Padgett, Froncine George, Hunter Swartz, Judy Myers, Jo Ann Calhoun, head cheerleoder. Second row: Flo Carpenter, Carol Sites, Betty Downey, Margaret Rey- nolds. These are the three and four year football lettermen. Pictured with the district championship trophy that the team won ore Vess, Dimick, Linton, Blankenship, Smith, Rice, Carpenter, and Mills. FIRST AND SECOND YEAR LETTERMEN IN FOOTBALL — Hepler, Taylor. Third row: Voden, Unroe, McClung, J., Leech, Front row: Collins, Reid, Mann, Anderson, Davis, Stone, man- Hobbs, McClung, E,, Henning. Fourth row: Heironimous, D., ager; Carter. Second row: Folks, Burks, Kessinger, J., Lipscomb, manager; Heironimous, J., Rice, Scott, manager; Kessinger T. 1 -t? A WARDS FOR WORTHY STUDENTS, Mr. P. W. Smith and Mr. David Poole, representing the Virginia Electric and Power Company, are presenting Roberta Hatcher with a Certificate of Achievement in science. Vepco awarded Mrs, L, C. Pitman (left), a biology teocher, and her a trip to the National Youth Conference on the Atom in Chicago. There is something about a football player that attracts girls, especially a member of the All-American Prep and High School Football Team. Pete Dimick, the only C.H.S. student to make this honorary team, shows his plaque to two admirers. These girls received certificates of proficiency in business. Front row: M. Smith, Betty Brown, Lacks, Menefee, Drepperd, Craghead, Vance, Benton, McCauley, Barger, King, Crowcier. Second row: Wheeler, Wickline, Beverly Brown. Third row: Barbee, Rice, Austin, P Smith, 1 48 THE ANNUAL BANQUET EOR SENIORS, At the annual banquet the seniors enjoyed a delicious meal served by members of Gran- bery Memorial Methodist Church. While the tables were being cleared, they talked and waited eagerly for the entertainment to begin. Jerry Carpenter, senior class president, welcomes fellow classmates and guests to the banquet. Mr. Heretick, Mrs, Pitman, Betty Brown, Roberta Hatcher, and Lewis Linton listen attentively. The senior class officers, Lewis Linton, Roberta Hatcher, Jerry Carpenter, and Betty Brown, pose for a picture after the banquet. The centerpiece they are holding was made by a senior, Genny Lynn Flint. David Blankenship, Mike Hicks, and Graham Pad- gett sing The Merry Minuet , a Kingston Trio favorite. Sara Lee Thacker smilingly accepts her ralutatorian award from Mr. Per- singir, assistant principal. David Blankenship and Roberta Hatcher, who received Alumni Awards for being the outstand- ing graduates, walk through the arches held by junior honor students Wayne Ogden and Mary Hunter Swartz. GRADUATION, Front row: Byerly, Gilliam, Lin- ton, Hatcher, R,, Wickline, Crowder, Brown, Betty. Second row: Blankenship, Padgett, Mills, Ergenbright, Woodson, Eggle- ston, Helmintoller. Third row: Bowyer, Graves, Craghead, Caul, D., Hayslett, Biggs, B. Fourth row: Kounse, Reid, Reynolds, Frazier, Smith, B., Carter. Fifth row: Andrews, McLaughlin, Smi th, M., Gum, Wheeler, Aus- tin, Sixth row: Traylor, Caul, B., DePriest, McCauley, Burley, Welcher. Seventh row: Boerner, Collins, George, Leffler, Snyder, Steele. Eighth row: Spangler, Cal- houn, Greenway, Myers, Byer. Ninth row: Hogg, Nunnally, Kes- singer, Dimick. MORE A WARDS, Front row: Pritt, Thacker, Davis, Curfman, Hicks, Carpenter. Sec- ond row; Flint; Brown, Beverly, Vance, Steele, Loan, Childs. Third row: Smith, L.; King, Ben- ton; Perkins, J.; Mann. Fourth row: Brown, G.; Sprouse, Paint- er; Stone, D.; Powell. Fifth row; Taylor, Arritt, Rice, Harrison, Paxton, King. Sixth row: Biggs, N.; Hilton, Hancock; Hatcher, A.; Lockridge. Seventh row; Menefee, Barbee, Hepler; Smith, P.; Holcomb, Vess. Eighth row: Lacks, Sneod, Barger, Drepperd; Perkins, L. Ninth row: Smith R.; Laughorne, Dressier; Stone, R. Graduation is the termination of one phase of a young person ' s life. It is also the beginning or ' commencement ' of another. Graduation is the climax of a period of excitement and anticipa- tion that begins with the week of senior privileges, followed by three days of exams. It is when he lays down his pencil at the end of his last exam that the feeling first begins that soon he will be an outsider — an alumnus of C.H.S. That feeling comes to full fruition when he stretches out his hand to receive first his diploma and then a hearty handshake. As he crosses the stage, each graduate has his own set of thoughts and feelings: perhaps pride in his achievement; nostalgia for what has passed; anticipation for what is to come. Whatever he thinks, his face reflects a smile — though his eyes may be suspiciously damp. Whatever he says, he speaks firmly though there may be a hint of bravado. Wherever he goes, he goes with the assurance that his alma mater has builded him well, and wishes him well. Mr. Persinger presents Roberta Hatcher her award for being valedictorian of her class. GOOD-BYES, AND Each year the faculty of Covington High School selects four dele- gates to attend Boys ' and Girls ' State. This year the delegates ore Irma Rice, Patty Armentrout, Harry Hudnail, and Somers Beirne, The seniors ' long-awaited graduation Is over at lost, and happy graduates Cheryl Benton, Rob Gilliam, and Dottie Hilton fold gowns, unpin collars, detach tassels, and fondly admire their diplomas. Students at C.H.S. perform useful duties ot many events held at the school. David Arritt is working the spotlight for the Miss C.H.S. contest. 152 PLANS FOR NEW STUDENTS AND CONTINUED BUILDING. Spring — 1963. The old Builder, Covington High School, smiles benignly as seniors don cops and gowns and prepare to join the procession of graduates. The underclassmen, those the Builder has not yet completed, watch — half wistful, half relieved — content to allow the seniors their final moment of glory. Students and teachers who were new to C.H.S. in September are now completely familiar with the building, other faculty members, other students, and the routine. The football and baseball teams rest on their laurels — the cheers of their classmates still echoing in their ears. The Builder checks to see that the last report card has been mailed, the last book has been closed, and the last door has been locked. She sighs and plans to settle down to summer lethargy. She is well content: THE ARCHITECTS HAVE PLAN- NED WELL; THE FOUNDATIONS HAVE PROVED SOLID; THE BUILDING HAS GONE UP ON SCHEDULE, and it has been SOUNDLY REENFORCED; THE EXTRAS HAVE BEEN INCLUDED; and THE BILLS HAVE BEEN PAID. When another September comes there will also come more new teachers, two new classes of students, and a new senior class adorned with dignity and new class rings. Studies will begin afresh and there will be a reawakened interest in sports and extra-curricular activities. Covington High School will con- tinue her job as a molder of character, sculptor of individualism, and booster of scholarship, knowing that in fulfilling her job, THE BUILDER ALSO GROWS. Seventh and eighth graders from Covington ' s grade schools toured C.H.S. this spring to become familiar with the new addition and to learn something about schedules and classes. The smiling faces indicated their eagerness to become part of the school. 153 The city of Covington, long o builder among cities, is growing industrially. The Hercules Powder Company has opened a plant in the city, and with its coming comes progress and economic im- provement. The city steps back and admires the result of com- bined foresight and effort. The blueprints have been folded and put away. The founda- tions have been solidly laid and strong reenforcements have been added. The finishing touches are in place, The new school building is complete. The town takes pride in its accomplishment. The architects, masons, riveters and painters have finished their tasks. From the city of Covington they must receive com- pensation for their labor. THE BILLS MUST BE PAID HlRCillS POmR. 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Alleghany Avenue Phone 962-2754 Covington, Virginia Distributors of ' CITIfS ' ' UKVKiJ Petroleum Products THE SHOE BOX Style and Fit In Beautiful Shoes Phone 962-9616 Covington, Virginia SNEAD FURNITURE COMPANY, INC. Henry Tingler, Mgr. Dial 965-4261 227 Maple Avenue Covington, Virginia WEBB PLUMBING AND HEATING, INC. 109 E. Riverside Street Warm Air Furnace Sales Service Warm Morning Heaters Floor Furnace Maytag Washers Gas Oil Furnace Electric Gas Water Heaters Dial 962-2158 962-2159 WOODrS AUTO PARTS 916 Highland Avenue Covington, Va. Phone 965-8356 67 East Main Street White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Phone 468 Compliments of WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE THE CITIZetlS MTIOHAL BAM Covington, Virginia We ore equipped to serve you Use Our Drive-In Windows Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Member Federal Reserve System A Division of Columbia Bronze Corporation Manufacturers of Wrought Iron Furniture Congratulations, Seniors Better Values for Better Living MONTGOMERY WARD AND COMPANY Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back 1000 p W K E Y Watts L 0 U w Earl M, Key F E Owner and Operator R R E F 1340 on Your Dial W U 0 L Watts Radio Is Everywhere 1000 P RAPP ' S SHELL Monroe and Beech Street Phone 965-8961 Covington, Virginia TRAYLOR FURNITURE COMPANY The Home of Fine Furniture Dial 965-5356 376 W, Main Street Covington, Virginia FRIENDLY BEAUTY SHOP Ernestine Coiner Owner and Operator 386 West Main Street Dial 962-9546 People ' s Bank Building Covington, Virginia COVINGTON MOTOR COMPANY, INC. Ford - Falcon Mercury - Comet Your Ford Dealer for 32 Years Covington, Virginia MAGAZINE GROCERY 545 North Alleghany Ave. FREE DELIVERY Dial 965-2171 Covington, Va. E. S. Harding, Owner PAUL HUFFMAN Complete Line of Gas and Oil Equipment Repairs and Installations Phone Covington 962-0536 1 1 1 Monroe Avenue HILLS DRUG STORE Go to Hills For All Your Pills 332 West Main Street Dial 962-2131 Covington, Virginia ALLEGHANY HARDWARE COMPANY, INC. Good Goods of Good Prices Sporting Goods — Hardware — Guns and Ammunition — Paints Phone 962-2123—962-2124 Main Street Covington, Virginia ALLEGHANY PUBLISHERS Commercial Printing Wedding Stationery 261 West Main Street Dial 965-4246 Compliments of ALLEGHANY ROYAL CROWN, INC. Covington, Virginia AYERS LAUNDRY CLEANERS Phone 962-2156 Covington, Virginia BOTTLED GAS COMPANY OF COVINGTON 342 N. Maple Avenue Covington, Virginia CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ' 63 HERCULES POWDER COMPANY INCORPORATED COVINGTON, VIRGINIA THE HOME OF HERCULON THE MOST EXCITING FIBER SINCE WOOD Compliments of LOCAL 675 UNITED PAPERMAKERS AND PAPERWORKERS AFL-CIO Newspaper Classified Ads Bring Best Results Use the Classified Ads in Your Covington Virginian C. W. MOTORS, INCORPORATED Rambler International Trucks — Farm Equipment SALES and SERVICE Ph. 962-6281 or 962-8677 One-Half Mile East af Covington, Rt. 60 COVINGTON GLASS MIRROR COMPANY Mirrors Made ta Order Store Fronts — Structural — Window Steel Sash Bent Windshield — Glazing — Auto Glass Installed 705 Monroe Avenue Phone 962-3621 CHILDS AND HEARE JEWELERS Your Keepsake Diamond Jewelers 311 W. Main Street Phone 962-3701 Covington, Va. D, Lewis Childs Gene Heare Watchmaker Master Watchmaker No. 4037 No. 1268 Follow The Best-Dressed Students to mmm departmew store The Store of Brand Names CALLING ALL BOYS Automotive Parts At McCIM MTHEK.N inRPORilTEII 815 Highland Avenue Dial 962-2144 TOWN HOUSE MOTEL All New With T.V. ' s and Telephones Phone 962-1161 West Main Street Covington, Virginia Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Joyner, Mgrs. Compliments of GENERAL OFFICE SUPPLIES 213 N. Maple Avenue Phone 962-6656 FRIDLEY ' S PHARMACY Service For The Sick Dial 965-3166 Covington, Virginia NEWSPAPERS . . . . . . are a living textbook with the most up-to-date information on many School Subjects READ THL ROANOKE TIMES al|i’ Sluamtiir HurlJi-J rma 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 tliat 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 1 .a : ROOKLIN ' S DEPARTMENT STORE Shop Around the Corner For Better Values Maple Ave. Dial 965-7281 A CAREER With A Future! If you like science and mathematics, consider engineering for your career! Engineering is the field of today and tomor- row. Progress is fast. New jobs are opening up every day. Plan for a job with a future— plan to be an engineer! VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY WISEMAN ' S BARBER AND BEAUTY SHOP Phone 962-791 1 or 962-4932 Buick - Pontiac Soles and Service South Lexington Ave. Telephone 962-2224 SNEAD BUICK-PONTIAC COMPANY PEOPLES CUT RATE Highland Avenue Books . . . Medicine Fountain Service f PURKEY FLORIST Flowers For All Occasions Phone 962-2241 340 N. Maple Ave. Nights, Sundays, and Holidays Call 962-8616 DOCK ' S GRILL Fine Foods — Good Drinks Dial 965-9351 Covington, Virginia OLIVER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY Wholesale Distributors Maintenance And Janitor Supplies — Specialties Dial 965-5681 Covington, Va. DISTRIBUTOR: Johnson Industrial Waxes and Cleaners Complete Janitor Supplies REID ' S GRILL AND BLUE ROOM Maple Avenue Covington, Virginia SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINT STORE The Store For All Of Your Point Needs Dial 965-3352 435 W. Main St. Covington, Virginia CRAGHEAD ' S AMERICAN STATION Monroe Avenue Covington Virginia Phone 965-9921 Rood Service Sewing — Alterations Pressing Dry Cleaning HEPLER ' S Coin Operated Dry Cleaning Main St. (Across from Post Office) Covington, Virginia HERFF-JOKES MANUFACTURERS OF COVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL STANDARD CLASS RINGS VIRGINIA REPRESENTATIVE JAMES L. DECK P. O. Box 4735 RICHMOND 29, VIRGINIA HAROLD ' S 305 West Main Street Covington, Virginia Registered Jeweler of the American Gem Society LAWYERS Hale Collins Revercomb Revercomb R. B. Stephenson, Sr. R. B. Stephenson, Jr. Watson Carson For All Your Prescriptions Visit PLOTTS PHARMACY Dial 962-7776 603 Highland Avenue Covington, Virginia ' -A, VIA PHILLIPS Gulf Service Center Monroe Riverside St. Dial 965-9901 Covington, Virginia COVA OIL CORP. Distributor Gulf Oil Products Dial 965-5226 Covington, Vo. ALLEGHANY MOTORS Chevrolet Oldsmobile Cadillac Phone 962-2274 Covington, Va. BUDDY AND SONNY ' S Try Our Delicious Buddyburgers Hamburgers Hot Dogs French Fries Soft Drinks CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 1963 GRADUATING CLASS H. H. Mays Commercial Manager Dial 962-2184 CLIFTON-FORGE WAYNESBORO TELEPHONE COMPANY Correct mounting and quality framing of all types of Certificates, Prints, Di- plomas, Photographs, or Oil Paintings. Large Selection of Moulding Experienced Workmanship Quality Materials Reasonable Prices R. M. LOVING FUNERAL HOME Covington, Virginia Dial 962-2283 H. PHIL BURKS General Contractors And Builders 310 Pine Street Dial 965-4211 FAIRLAWN SERVICE STATION “Tops in Service Top of the Hill A C “Bud Johnson Phone 965-3251 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 SERViCENTER To Make Your Car Go, Fill It Up With Esso Monroe Riverside Dial 962-8666 DRIVE-IN MARKET RFD I Phone 962-0146 Covington, Virginia For the Easiest Marketing Ever UNITED PAPERMAKERS AND PAPERWORKERS 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 Congratulations to the Class of 1963 CUNNINGHAM ' S BILLARDS If the Age is right, Come in UNITED VAN LINES, INC. Moving With Core Everywhere COVINGTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO. 114 West Main Street Phone Day or Night — 962-2860; If No Answer Call 962-2673, 862-0704 Serving the Public in the Heart of Alleghanies Congratulations To The Class of ' 63 LEGGETT ' S DEPARTMENT STORE The Friendly Store And Home of Better Values Main Street Covington, Virginia M. H. FISHMAN COMPANY Leading Variety and Junior Department Store of the Area Students Agree That BURR ' S STUDIO is Tops In Film Processing Phone 965-9281 Nights and Holidays Call 962-9597 DOCTORS DENTISTS E. M. Bowles H. E. Adams W. J. Ellis K. McC. Crawford W. P. Fletcher G. J. George W. R. Garcia B. M. Martin T. C. Hodges J. 1. Bernhardt N. 6. Jeter A UTOGRA PHS 184 (0eimar rSARBOOK irifftiiwar ' y - ■ ■ ■ ■i f, v.fa« Alleghany Highlands Regional Library 406 W. Riverside Street Covington, VA 24426 u y 4 1