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

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1964 volume:

Alleghany Highlands Regional Library 406 W. Riverside Street Covington, VA 24426 Jr- yO n Alleghany Highlands Regional Library 406 W. Riverside Street Covington, VA 24426 ' , V t irV r e . V - .1 Vf ( I KIIEIIIillli hBmi ‘ ‘ Ref Puffs patches. Va 30065100584033 371.8 Puffs C. COVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL COVINGTON, VIRGINIA VOLUME 39 1964 1 MRS. ERNESTINE HUMPHRIES HELPER OE TEA CHERS, CONEIDANTE OF STUDENTS, FRIEND TO ALL . . . May I have your attention please? Covington High School has its own voice with a smile , Mrs. Humphries. We depend on her for announcements of club meetings, social events, and athletic activities. 2 There are rare persons who combine both per- sonality and service to become unforgettable in the minds of students. This year the annual staff has chosen to honor such o person. Her smiling face and friendly Hellos ploy on important port in the lives of everyone at C.H.S. Always willing to give individual attention to students, she be- comes o friend to oil. She shares our jokes, listens to our complaints, and sympathizes with our pro- blems. Although she does not teach, we learn from the fine example she sets. Not only is she valuable to the students of Covington High School, but to the faculty as well. Typing tests, changing schedules, finding sub- stitutes and keeping everyone posted on up-com- ing school events are only a few of her daily chores. Her indispensable work and warm per- sonality have prompted the Puffs and Patches staff to dedicate the 1964 annual to MRS. ERNESTINE HUMPHRIES. Whether sorting the teachers ' mail or working on the school ' s financial ledger, Mrs. Humphries is always the epitome of a good secretary. 1 i ; Ugllir i IKiiP 3 WUAu V ir ' 1 i 1 - COVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL PEOPLE WITH Just sign on the dotted line, Lonny Scruggs encourages Patty Phillips as the PUFFS and PATCHES sales campaign gets under way. TO GUIDE and TEA CH Administration 20 Faculty 24 TO LEA RN Students 42 TO SHARE INTERESTS Activities 94 4 PRESENTS ITS A PURPOSE TO COMPETE for C.H.S. Sports 118 TO HA VE FUN Features 140 TO ADVERTISE Patrons 170 5 Barry Marshall ' s purpo seful stride and rapt expression in- dicate his eagerness to be punctual for his next class. STUDENTS RETURN WITH RENEWED PURPOSE. Another school year begins and Covington High School students are faced with choosing subjects and planning schedules. The juniors eagerly check college board scores and avidly read college cata- logues and seniors key their final year to prepare for the courses they intend to pursue in college or to the positions they will hold in business or in- dustry. In order that students may reap the greatest possible benefit, teachers plan their courses care- fully. In addition to teaching classes, C.H.S. fac- ulty members also enjoy sharing social activities and sports events with the young people they teach. Athletic directors eager to promote physical fitness and sportsmanship, encourage students to engage in team sports. Teachers, students, coaches, and players all strive for their individual and collective goals. The students feel a closer kinship with one another and a unity with teachers as they work together. Nineteen hundred sixty-four promises to be a year of achievement — of games won, of honors received, of subjects mastered, and friendships made, the year unfolds for these PEOPLE WITH A PURPOSE, Learning the number line is the basis of many other algeb skills. For Mrs. Noel ' s classes, the math machine proves superiority to the blackboard. Swoo� raic its Mrs, Glenys Anderson spoke to the English V classes on her native Wales, and after writing the name of her village on the board, patiently tried Jamie Pyle sharpens his skill in typing letters, dili- gently refraining from glancing at the Keyboard chart in front of him. 6 EIGHTH GRADERS ARE NEW— AND OFTEN LOST. Behind closed doors, classes have already started and long empty halls offer Larry Johnson, lonely eighth-grader, little help in finding his classroom. to teach Brenda Ervin and Cathy Kenny to pro- nounce it. Experiments ma ' ke chemistry a more vital and interesting course. Gene Lightner carefully adds acid to neutralize a base. 7 CLASSES, CLUBS, FOOTBALL GAMES, DANCES Wade Leech ' s favorite pass receiver. Butch Reid, crosses the goal line, followed by his defensive op- ponent. Is he hurt? Laura Wheelwright anxiously waits to see if the fallen Cougar player will rise under his own power during a rare C.H.S. event, an afternoon football game. A snake dance beginning at the high school and proceeding up to Main Street provided an excellent outlet for Cougar fan ' s BEGIN TO SETTLE INTO A FAMILIAR PATTERN. Donnie Patton reproduces an isometric view of a notched guide in mechanical drawing. The formally-attired candidates for Lil ' Abner enter with the cheerleaders who directed their campaigns. YEARBOOKS ARE SOLD; LIE’ ABNER IS CROWNED The halls of C.H S., rarely absolutely still, resounded with the noise of percussion instruments and amused laughter as the journalism class staged a parade on the last day of annual sales. Procrastinators obeyed the Follow us sign and business was better than ever. 10 Af left, everyone puts on a happy face — especially Lil ' Abner, Earl McClung, his cheerleader sponsor Pat Thompson, runner-up John Anderson and his sponsor, Cathy Kenny. CHRISTMAS BASKETS FILLED; POP CONCERT HELD Complete with sidearms and replete with rhythm, the majorettes perform a lively routine as the band plays Boots and Saddles at the Pop Concert Each year C.H.S. students realize anew the true meaning of Christmas giving by filling baskets with food, clothing and toys for the less fortunate. The line stretched long from homerooms to waiting trucks. SOME CLASSES REQUIRE DEEP CONCENTRATION The foundations for scholarship are laid early in school and evidently Steve Vess, eighth-grader, has already found a friend in his books. an New to Covington High School ' s curriculum this year is a speed- reading course. Under Mrs. Law- The students of Mrs. Plott ' s Spanish classes take advantage of their opportunity to lear n the language, not only as it is 12 written, but as it is spoken. Johnny Kessinger, Lynda Rogers, Steve Cook, and Donna Spencer listen intently to their instructor. WHILE OTHERS TEMPORARILY SCORN TEXTBOOKS. less ' s able direction, the class has the advantages of all the latest equipment. These home-economics students add painting to their already long list of accomplish- ments as they undertake the redecoration of the home ec. building. Anna Lee Bilbro, Judy Winebriner, and Patty Phillips display their skill. Mrs. White tests Mike Worrel ' s re- flexes with a ma- chine loQined to the school for driver ' s ed- ucation. SHAMROCKS FORM; TEED IE PAINTS TEAM EMBLEM Teedie Johnson poses with the big cougar she painted. The team emblem was presented as a gift to the school from the Pep Club. “The Shamrocks, a new combo composed of Jerry Craft, Wayne Lowen, Steve Neal, Bobby Lockhart and Mike Neal entertain at the Hootenanny Hop. 14 NANCY NARRATES C.H.S. STORY ON TELEVISION To show on T.V. program, WDBJ cameraman photo- graphs boys in woodworking class while we photograph him. Eager to show the work that has been done to the interior of the Home Ec. building, Patty Phillips and Janey Rhodes retouch some previous work for Saturday Session camera. 15 Nancy Kay Biggs makes her first appearance on T.V. as student coordinator of Saturday Session. On October 7, Covington High was featured on Saturday Session , a teenage television show, pro- duced by WBDJ in Roanoke, Va. Bonnie Dodd made a big hit si nging an old favorite, Five Foot Two, and acting as a one man Chamber of Commerce, Don- nie Patton talked informally of Covington. Christy Long described the mosaics which the art classes sent for display on the program. A student panel composed of Gwyneth Anderson, Kammie King, Gary Crawford and Robbie Carpenter discussed current events. Nancy Kay Biggs acted as narrator for a short film on daily school life at C. H. S. and also as student M.C. for the program. Thoroughly enjoying their moment of glory, students gave faculty members, as well as their fellow students, one more reason to be proud of Covington High School. IN ITS CLASSES, CLUBS, ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS, C.H.S. graduate, Kim Neill, (7f ' h from left, front row) was guest soloist with the a cappello choir at the Thanksgiving assembly. Judy Keith, state winner, — D.O. GIRL OF THE YEAR ' C.H.S. boasts many beautiful girls and surely none are ' lovelier ' than these cheer- leaders for the Alleghany vs. Covington faculty game. At the Hootenanny Hop these students enjoy the highly informal atmosphere as well as one another ' s company. C.H.S. STRIVES TO FULFILL ITS VARIED PURPOSES Willard Camp bears in mind that Mr. Metz says that Accuracy in weighing is one of the first precepts in good lab procedure. As the days shorten and the weather changes from brisk to cold, the students of C.H.S. disci- pline themselves to a regular schedule of classes, lectures and homework. The pattern is set for a new year as teachers and students get ac- quainted and take each other ' s measure. In all phases of school life, the students and faculty prove themselves to be people with a purpose. i 1 1 i Skipper Folks goes for a lay-up in the fast moving gome against Clifton Forge. 17 To the concerned person the responsibility of improving the educational opportunities of Covington ' s young people is keenly felt by the citizens who comprise the school board and the administration and of C.H.S. To the dedicated members of Covington High School ' s faculty, teaching is not merely a profession. It is an honor, a calling, and a trust. To guide and teach: This is the purpose of the 19 SCHOOL BOARD CONSIDERS BOOK RENTAL SYSTEM William R. Beazley, B.S,, M.S., V.P.I., University of Virginia; Superintendent of Schools. The members of the Covington School Board are entrusted with the responsibility of meeting the needs of a growing school, and fortunately for C.H.S., they are very capable. Besides providing new teachers as needed, the school board also appropri- ates funds for classroom equipment and, this year. is considering a text-book rental system for city schools. The school board feels a genuine concern for the individual students of Covington High School as well as for the school as a whole. The standard of excellence maintained by the school board is a credit to Covington. The School Board of the City of Covington: Arthur L. Blanken- ship; Dr. William P Fletcher; Chairman, Ralph Stettner; Clerk, 20 Charlotte B. Wright; Superintendent, W. R. Beazley; Jack Per- singer; and Norwood Tingler. PRINCIPAL HERETICK DIRECTS SCHOOL POLICIES Covington High School is very fortunate in having as ' its principal, a truly dedicated person, John S. Heretick. The duties of his position include making schedules, consulting with the School Board as well as the handling of the un- pleasant, but necessary discipline. In addition, Mr. Heretick coaches the end men for the Minstrel and takes an active interest in all functions of the school. Certainly he is inter- ested in each student ' s scholastic achievement, but as principal he is equally concened that every student be well adjusted and happy. Mr. Heretick ' s firmness, friendliness, and diplomacy have won him the respect and admiration of both faculty and students. John S. Heretick, B.A., M.A., University of Virginia, St. Char- les College, Principal. Lillian L. Alexander, B.S., M.S. Madison, University of Virginia; Supervisor of Education, City of Covington. Mr. Heretick ' s smile is not merely for our photographer ' s benefit. His cheerful ex- pression has become a familiar fixture in classrooms and halls and is indicative of his love for his work at C.H.S. 2 ) SCHOOL OFFICIALS PROMOTE PROFICIENCY Munford T. Persinger, Jr., B.S,, M.S., V.P.I., Uni- versity of Virginia, Assistant Principal, Math. Mr. Persinger ' s numerous duties includ-e selling football tickets to ardent Cou- gar supporters. The duties of an assistant principal are most taxing, but Mr. Persinger is always the very epi- tome of efficiency and unruffled aplomb. His acti- vities include writing late slips for tardy students and filling out absentee slips. Mr. Persinger also distributes minstrel tickets to those students wish- ing to sell them. Two other very important people in the office are Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Humphries. Mrs. Hum- phries, the school secretary, daily may handle any- thing from an important long distance call for Mr. Heretick to finding a paper clip for a desper- ate student. Mrs. Parker, in her capacity as school treasurer, balances books and keeps a careful ac- count of all funds. I 22 As school treasurer and secretary, respectively, Mrs. Parloer and Mrs. Humphries often find it necessary to confer on school finances. GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT STRESSES VOCA TIONS Scheduling classes, planning assemblies and obtaining vocational and educational materials are only a few of the duties of the guidance department. To the teachers who comprise the counseling staff, the paper work involved in their job is of only minor importance compared with their capacity as advisors to students. These ded- icated persons help students to discover that there are few insoluable problems. Every student who has ever attended Covington High School owes a debt of gratitude to the members of the guidance department. Helen H. Thomas, B.S., M.A. Longwood College, Columbia University, University of Virginia; Gui- dance; Student Council. Gary Walker watches with absorption as Miss Thomas makes out his schedule. If a student has a problem or needs advice about future schooling, these are the people he consults. From left, Mr. Fitzgerald, Miss Thomas, Mrs. White, Mrs. Curfman, Mrs. Pitman and Mrs. Cvizic. 23 ENGLISH CLASSES ENCOURAGE SELL EXPRESSION Always continuing their study of the gram- matical structure of their language, students strive to become articulate in expressing their own thoughts, ideas and emotions. Eighth, ninth and tenth graders concentrate on perfecting the paragraph and short theme, but by their junior and senior years students can be heard discussing their research papers, precis, short stories and personal-opinion essays. The teachers in every grade introduce students to contemporary as well as classic literature. Their interesting presenta- tion often fosters an enduring love for good books. Thus, English classes enrich the student ' s life intellectually and culturally. Ann Caldwell and Van Walker take Mr. Hayslett ' s criticisms with a smile. Mrs. Ruth C. Cvimie, B.S., Con- cord College, University of Vir- ginia; Head of the department; English V, VA, Journalism, Counselor; Puffs and Potehes; Announcer. Raymond E. Hoyslett, B.S., Con- cord College; English II, IIA, IIIA. Mrs. Carolyn S. O ' Conner, B.A., Emory Henry College; English III; Future Nurses Club, Junior Varsity Cheerleaders. Mrs. Snead sees Carroll Lockhart ' s raised hand, and like all teachers, she considers it a summons for help. 24 Mrs. Agnes P. Snead, B.S. Longwood College; English IVA. Mrs. Nancy P. Stuart, B.A. Longwood College; English I, lA. Eighth Grade Sponsor. James K. Young, A. A., B.F.A. William and Mary College, University of Vir- ginia; English lA, HA; Beta Club. Fearful of squelching any honest inquiry, Mr. Young con- siders carefully before answering a student ' s question. 25 SOCIAL STUDIES MERGES PAST WITH PRESENT Covington High School offers a variety of courses in the field of s ' ocial studies to aid students in under- standing current events and the way in which past events have affected them. This year there has been a change in the social studies requirements for fresh- men: college-prep students must now take world his- tory instead of the previously required world geography. United States history remains a required course in the junior year and serves as a steppingstone for U.S. government in the senior year. In this class students parallel their comprehensive study of the Constitutions of the United States and the Commonwealth of Vir- ginia with the study of current events as chronicled in Senior Scholastic and other national magazines. Gov- ernment teachers have also emphasized the primary elections held in the various states and their signifi- cance insofar as the up-coming national elections are concerned. Thus, graduates will become better informed citizens with a positive enthusiasm for pol- itics. Teachers and papers seem forever joined. Mrs. Van- Osdol has just one last test paper to check before going home. Mr. Albert ' s look of complete attention encourages a student to express his thoughts. 26 Mrs. Gay A. Parker, B.A., Madi- son College; Head of the depart- ment; U.S. history, Government; Tri-Hi-Y. Francis Joseph Albert, Jr., ( Boodie ) B.S., University of Notre Dame; Social Studies lA, World Geography; Head Football Coach, Head Wrestling Coach, Boys ' Monogram Club. Mrs. Margaret H. Hancock, B.A., Mary Baldwin College; U.S. History. Mrs. Wilsie M. VanOsdol, A.B. Marshall University; World His- tory, U. S. History. Miss Ward ' s history class is over, but Barbara Drumheller and Jay Hardy are loath to leave without first learning their quiz grades. Mrs. Parker encourages parallel study of current events with the regular government text, and a ' timely political cartoon in Senior Scholastic evokes a grin from Johnny Kessinger. 27 Maude E. Mahoney, B.A., West- hampton College, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia Univer- sity; Head of the department; Plane and Solid Geometry, Ad- vanced Algebra, Trigonometry; Cafeteria Manager. Mrs. Edna A. Friel, B.A., Bridge- water College, University of Vir- ginia; Math I, II; Freshman Spon- sor. Mrs. Louise V. Curfman, B.S., Longwood College, University of Florida; Algebra I, II; Future Teachers of America; Senior Sponsor. Mrs. Margaret F. Ives, A.B., Lynchburg College, Richmond Professional Institute; Mathema- tics I. Mrs. Edith W. Noel, B.A., Mary Washington College; Algebra I, Commercial Arithmetic; Sopho- more Sponsor. For a class demonstration Miss Jones has Marion Paxton and Gary Stone explain a commer- cial arithmetic problem. i I I 28 TEACHERS SPARK INTEREST IN CONTEMPORARY MATH That Two and two are not necessarily four, is but one startling concept in the entirely new approach to math which was introduced at Covington High School this year. In order to meet this challenge to mathema- tical thinking, it was necessary to adopt new text- books and to revise teaching methods. This revision of teacher-approach meant many extra hours of prepa- ration for the math teachers. Students also have been required to adapt to these innovations as ' the theories of set notation and inequal- ities were introduced. The modern discovery method is emphasized, and, often for the first time, students are not only concerned with the Why? , but also with the why-behind-the-why. Kim Brooks graphs a circle os Mrs. Curfmon keeps on eye on the class. Miss Mahaney points out to an erring trig student, “There are a lot of people pushing up daisies just because they failed to ob- serve a sign. 29 SCIENTIFIC PROCEDURES APPEAL TO ALERT MINDS Ranging from eighth grade science through physics, the extensive science curriculum provides a different course of study for each year of high school. Miss Hepler ' s classes study the universe and touch on rudi- mentary astronomy. The ninth-graders ' course contin- ues the study of the basic scientific laws and offers an introduction to chemistry and biology. During the following school year, the sophomores dissect earth- worms, grasshoppers and frogs in Mrs. Pitman ' s biology classes. Scientifically-inclined juniors may elect chem- istry and they usually take physics as a sequel in their senior year. Both of these courses are taught by Mr. Metz. Any student who graduates from Covington High School, having completed both the required and the elective classes, may feel well prepared for any college science program. Miss Hepler carefully examines a plant speciment braught in by Maureen Breeden for the botany segment of general science class. The human ear is more easily understood when Mrs. Pitman ex- plains each part, using a model for demonstration. 30 Mrs. Mary P. Pitman, B.S., Madi- son College, William and Mary, University of Maryland; Head of the department; Biology. Harriet C. Hepler, B.S., M.S., Richmond Professional Institute, Radford College, University of Tennessee; General Science I, II. Stephen D. Hancock, B.S., Wash- ington and Lee University; Gen- eral Science I; Key Club. Ralph V. Metz, B.S., Pennsyl- vania State University; Chemis- try, Physics. Thomas W. Robertson, B.S., Lin- coln Memorial University; Gen- eral Science I, Biology; Assistant football coach, Assistant basket- ball coach. With infinite patience, Mr. Metz explains a difficult physics problem to Kammie King. 31 LUCKY STUDENTS LEARN CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH Mrs. Jane T. Whiteside, B.A. Radford College; Head of the department; Spanish II, English IV, Business English; Spanish Club, Junior Class Sponsor. Lois A. Drewry, B.S. Madison College, West Virginia University, University of Virginia; La- tin I, II, English ilA; Junior Classical League. Mrs. Alicia R. Plott, B.S. Radford College; Spanish I, Physical Education; Spanish Club. Covington High School offers two years of study in either Spanish or Latin. An innovation this year was conversational Spanish. Mrs. Alicia Plott, a na- tive Puerto Rican, taught first year Spanish and with- in a matter of weeks had her students carrying on simple conversations. Through Mrs. Plott the stu- dents gained an insight into the customs of the Spanish-speaking people which a text alone could not provide. Latin students were encouraged to join the Junior Classical League (Latin Club), whose activities pro- mote i nterest in ancient Roman culture and customs. The activities of the J.C.L paralleled the work stud- ied in Latin class and gave students the needed in- centive to learn the language of Virgil, Cicero, and Pluta rch. Mrs. Whiteside prefaces a Spanish assignment with a smile and a Spanish greeting. Cathy Knighton ' s work becomes a joint effort in Latin class because of Miss Drewry ' s willingness to help. 32 THROUGH MUSIC, ART, READ- ING, HORIZONS BROADEN Realizing that a student ' s needs extend beyond the knowledge he gains in the core curriculum, the ad- ministration of C.H.S, has encouraged the development of an excellent program of fine arts. Any student in his four years of high school may become acquainted with the classics in literature and cultivate an appre- ciation of art and good music. The goal of the de- partment i s to encourage a varied and interesting pre- sentation of the fine arts whereby students are molded into well-rounded individuals with cultural interests as well as scholastic ones. Among the activities that leave a lasting-impression are the Minstrel, the sight and sound of the band at football games and the concerts at Christmas time and in the spring. Art, too, has its lasting reminders in completed projects such as mosaics and paintings. And, of course, all juniors and seniors will long remember the artistic contributions of the student-artists in the dec- orations for the annual prom. Using one of her own paintings as an example, Mrs. Ervine gives her class a tip on portraits. Mrs. Nell K. Fleshman, B.M. Ed. American Conservatory of Music, Westminster Choir College, Madison College; Public Sf eaking, Chorus, Band; Stage Band. Catherine E. Payne, B.S., Randolph Macon Woman ' s College, Radford College, University of Virginia, Will- iam and Mary; Librarian. Mrs. Mary M. Ervine Radford College; Art. Tour by book! Penny Burks revels in the beauty of the old masterpieces without even leaving the library. 33 D.E. AND I.C.T. STUDENTS MAKE EINE EMPLOYEES Many students who do not plan to attend col- lege but who do want good jobs take classes in either Industrial Cooperative Training or Distri- butive Education, In D.E, classes students learn the proper way to approach a customer, to give sales talks and to set up attractive displays of merchandise. Un- der the auspices of the management of the store which hires him, as well as his classroom instruc- tor, Mr. Rose, a student can learn all the as- pects of the job of retailing. For those who are not interested in selling, the I.C.T. class offers an opportunity to learn such skills as ' auto mechanics, printing, running a gas station or working in an office. Through contacts with local businesses, Mr. Fitzgerald often places boys and girls in interesting jobs. In order to receive the two credits possible for these courses, students must work three hours for every hour of classroom instruction, or a minimum of fifteen hours per week. Through their jobs they gain work experience which could not be gained in a regular class, and in many cases, these temporary jobs lead to per- manent post-graduate employment. In addition to these student benefits, these co-op classes serve as excellent media for the maintenance of school-community relationships. Wifliam W. Fifxgerald, B.A., University of Richmond, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, University of Virginia; Industrial co-opera- tive Training, American History; D.O. Club, Student Council. Leonard J. Rose, Sr., B.S., Roa- nokie College, Richmond Profes- sional Institute, Virginia Poly- technic Institute, University of Virginia; Distributive Education; Social Studies I; D.E. Club. Shirley Wolfe watches for Mr. Rose ' s reaction as another member of the D.E. class relates an incident that occurred on his job. Gene Sampson ' s interest in linotyping as a career has led to many spirited discussions with Mr. Fitzgerald as to which technical school is the best. 34 Mrs. Mary E. Clarke, B.S., Mary Washington College; Bookkeep- ing, Shorthand I, II, Typing I, II; Tri-Hi-Y, Beulah A. Jones, B.S., M.S., Longwood College, Mary Wash- ington College, University of Virginia, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Bowling Green College of Commerce; Typing lA, Busi- ness Mathematics; Future Busi- ness Leaders of America. FUTURE SECRETARIES GAIN PROFICIENCY Covington High School is justly proud of its commercial department. A well-equipped business laboratory featuring typewriters, both electric and conventional, mimeograph and ditto machines and an electric calculator, is available for students en- rolled in the commercial track. Also offered is a general typing class for college-bound students or for those who do not wish to take the complete business course. Learning office etiquette as well as the neces- sary fundamentals of office practice is a part of the commercial curriculum. Successful completion of the two year course, which includes Typing I and II, Shorthand I and II, and Bookkeeping, en- titles a student to a commercial diploma which, in turn, usually insures him a job. Every spring the senior business students take a tour of the major offices in the city in order to get a better understanding of the duties of office personnel. Mrs. Clarke ' s bookkeeping class is learning a skill which will certainly be useful in years to come — -filling out income tax forms! 35 Mrs. Marie C. Lawless, A.B., M.A. Barnard College, Columbia University, Rad- ford College, University of Virginia; Improvement Read- ing. Mrs. Mamie B. HaJI, B.S. Madison College, University of Virginia; Home Econo- mics I, II, 111; Future Homemakers of America. Ray O. Jones, B.S., East Tennessee University; Mech- anical Drawing, Architectural Drawing, Woodworking, Samuel R. Stone, A.B., Th. M. Virginia Polytechnic In- stitute, University of Rich- mond, Southern Theological Seminary; Driver Education. Despite Mr. Stone ' s explanation, Susan Nichols and Marion Pax- ton still seem somewhat baffled by on automobile engine. Mrs. Lawless uses a controlled reader to increase students, reading speed. STUDENTS LEARN INVALU- ABLE PRACTICAL SKILLS The students who take advantage of Covington High School ' s practical arts classes are truly fortunate. In years to come, the skills they acquire will be put to use time after time. The talents developed in such classes as home ec. and mechanical drawing will prove invaluable to students no matter what career or course of study they pursue. Improved reading and learning to drive a car are two other examples of skills which will stand any student in good stead, both now and as an adult. As the name implies, students who enroll in this seg- ment of the high school curriculum indeed learn very ' practical arts. ' 36 PHYSICAL FITNESS IS KEY NOTE OF GYM CLASSES C.H.S. phys ed classes are never a dull routine of push-ups, jumping-jacks and set-ups. Although callis- thenics remain an essential part of the physical fitness program, the gym teachers constantly revamp their classes to include projects that are mentally as well as physically stimulating, and they stress such thing as coordination, sportsmanship, etiquette, personal hy- giene and social poise. New students are introduced to such games as soft ball, volley ball, and touch football. Use of the gym- nasium and the athletic field alternates between the girls ' and boys ' classes, and on Fridays the classes com- bine for folk dances, relays or games. The required three years of physical education are both profitable and enjoyable for Covington High students. Mrs. Margaret H. White, A.B., University of Ken- tucky; Health, physical education, counselor; Var- sity cheerleaders, girls ' bas- ketball, Pep Club, Girls ' Monogram Club. Carl E. Pete Ergenbright, B.S., Concord College; So- cial Studies, physical edu- cation; Baseball coach, as- sistant football coach. Mrs. White checks Susan Nichols ' weight to be entered on the personal health record she keeps for each girl. Fortunately, Mr. Rose of Alleghany High is foiled in his attempt to block Coach O ' Conner ' s two points for the C.H.S. faculty. Dewey Bo O ' Conner, B.A. Emory and Henry College; Physical education, psycho- logy, social studies; Varsity basketball coach, assistant football coach. Boys ' Mono- gram Club. 37 STUDENT HELPERS BOOST OVER-ALL EFEICIENCY At counter: Dorothy Hancock, Gwyneth Anderson, Linda Irvine, Forbes, Patricia Knick, Donna Spencer, Bonnie Hepler, Rebecca Judy Pigg. At left: Joyce Gregory, Alice Draughon, Rebecca Maupin, Betty Downey, Judy Winebriner, Gail Stevenson. OFFICE One of the most industrious groups at Covington High School is neither a class nor a club. This or- ganization is the office staff which helps Mrs. Hum- phries with the enormous amount of clerical work STAFF which she could not possibly do alone. The girls type stencils, distribute notices and menus to classrooms, learn the intricacies of the mimeograph machine, check absentee slips and run errands for teachers. Front row: Evelyn Bostic, Rhonda Cook, Billie Plott. Second row: Anita Goff, Martha O ' Con- ner, Brenda Firebaugh, Catherine Kemper, Dorcas Semones. Third row: Karyl Brooks, Joyce Gillespie, Barbara Sampson. LIBRARY STAFF The busy girls who comprise Miss Payne ' s library staff gain valuable knowledge of the Dewey classi- fication system. Stamping library passes for students. checking out books and replacing returned books in their proper shelves are but a few of their daily chores. 38 THESE EOLKS TAKE CARE OE 700 TEEN A GERS From left: Mrs. Clara Larue, Mrs. Betty Whiteside, Mrs. Alice Lair, Mrs. Winifred Huff- man, M rs. Doris Johnson, Mrs. Alice Comer. CAFETERIA WORKERS At Covington High each lunch bell heralds the onslaught of approximately 350 hungry teenagers. The cafeteria staff is always prepared to satisfy the ravenous crowd. At both lunch periods students can choose from a delectable variety of foods ranging from soup to sandwiches, salads, hot vegetables and desserts, and the ladies in the cafeteria also have the knack of making the food look as good as it tastes ' . From left; Theoplous Martin, W. Henry Cashwell, John P. Bates, Cfiarles W. Hepler. CUSTODIAL STAFF Visitors to Covington High nearly always remark on the neat appearance of the halls and classrooms. Although the cooperation of students is, in part, re- sponsible, the efforts of the custodians deserve the major portion of the plaudits. However, keeping the school premises neat is but one of the staff ' s func- tions. Any student or teacher who has ever needed a hammer, or a screw driver appreciates the facility with which any custodian can find the necessary implement. Any minor emergency, from a contrary door to a jammed locker, yields readily to the min- istrations of C.H.S. custodians. 39 In Covington High School, os in any school, the students manage to balance their studies with a proportionate amount of leisure time. Homework is interspersed with conversation among classmates, and teachers discuss school sports, dances, and activities with as much alacrity as lessons. But always we are aware that our main purpose is to learn because we are I I 41 CLASS OF 1964 Susan Taylor, Secretary; Barry Marshall, Treasurer; Gwyneth Anderson, Vice-President; Mrs, Curfman, Sponsor; Barry Taylor, President. 42 THE BIG YEAR ARRIVES EOR SOME 80 STUDENTS BEST ALL AROUND Barry Taylor — Cathy Kenny Gwyneth Nadine Anderson Spanish Club 4, Secretary 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; convention 3, 4; J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; sec- retary 2, treasurer 3; F.N.A. 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4, M.G.A. 4; Class Vice-Presi- dent 4; Science Fair 2; Pep Club 4; Annual Staff 4, Co-Editor 4, S.I.P.A, 3, Newspoper staff 4, Business Manager 4; Office Staff 4. John Emil Anderson Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Co- Captain 4, All District 3, Ffonorable Mention All State 3; J.V. Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 4; K.V.G. 3; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Pep Club 4; Wrestling 3. Edith Marie Armentrout Nancy Kay Biggs Student Council 1; J.C.L. Post Graduate 2 , 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 4; Monogram Club 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 President 4; F.N.A. 3, 4, treasurer 4; Announcer Staff 4; PUFFS and PATCHES 4; Co-Editor 4; S.I.P.A. 3. Ronald Wayne Black D.E. Club 3, 4; K.V.G. 2. Thomas Jackson Blair, Jr. Band 1, 2 , 3 , 4; J.C.L. 3,4. 43 SENIOR CLASS ELECTS BARRY TA YLOR PRESIDENT Danny Edward Boone D.E. Club 3, 4; D.E. Award 3. Evelyn Marie Bostic F.H.A. 3, 4; Pom Poms 2, 3, 4; F.N.A. 4; Pep Club 4; Vocal 4; Minstrel 4. Robert Wayne Bowyer Post Graduate Sue Ellen Burkholder F.T.A. 1, 2; Vocal 1, 2, 3, 4; Mikado 1; A Cappel- lo Choir 2, 4; F.N.A. 4; Minstrel 1,2,3, 4. MOST TALENTED Teedie Johnson — Steve Neal 44 AND GWEN ANDERSON SERVES AS VICE-PRESIDENT Linda Louise Crowder Richard Mason Crowder F.H.A. 3; Minstrel 3, 4; Baseboll L 2; D.E. 3, 4 All State Chorus 4; A Coppella Choir 4. William Glenn Dawson Football 2; Wrestling 1, 2; Monogram 2, 3, 4. Richard Michael Downer J.V. Football 1; D.O. Club 3, 4; Vice-President 3; Student Council 3; J.V. Basketball 1. Linda Jean Cook F.H.A. 2; Student Council 2; F.B.L.A. 3, 4; President 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4. Gary Wayne Crawford Homeroom President 1, 2; 3; J.V. Basketball 1, 2; Spanish Club 4. FRIENDLIEST Bill Lipscomb — Gwen Anderson 45 SC SAN TA YLOR KEEPS SENIOR CLASS MINUTES Alice Lorraine Draughon F.T.A. 4; Office Staff 4, Spanish Club 4; Vocal 2; Minstrel 2. Gloria Mae Dressier F.B.L.A. 3, 4; Secretary 4; Junior Marshol 3; Scholas- tic Award 2, 3; Beta Club 4. WITTIEST Bill Lipscomb — Gwen Anderson Brenda Joyce Ervin J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; F.T.A, 3, 4; F.N.A. 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 4; An- nouncer Staff 4; Science Fair 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Minstrel 1, 3; Glee Club 1. Linda Darlene Evans Vocal 2; F.B.L.A. 4; Min stnel 2. Rebecca Dale Forbes F.H.A. 3, 4; Vocal 3; Student Council 1, 4; Min- strel 3; Office Staff 3, 4; Homecoming Court 4; Pep Club 4. Thomas Paul Fridley K.V.G. ' s 3, 4; D.E. 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2 , 3, 4; D.E. Award 3; Monogram Club 1 2, 3, 4. 46 AS BARRY MARSHALL HANDLES CLASS MONEY Joyce Elneft-a Gregory D.E. Club 3, 4; Treasurer 3; Office Staff 4. Peter Edmund Gregory Grumblott Track 1; Basketball 2; Forensics 2, 3, Dramatics 3. Edward Alan Hatcher Post Graduate Barbara Ellen Haynes F.H.A. 2, 3; Treasurer 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4. Jerry Wayne Gibson Basketball 1, 2, 3; Base- ball 1, 2; Monogram Club 1, 2 , 3, 4; Vice President 2; Class Vice President 3. Yolanda Kaye Gibson F.H.A. 2, 3; Student Coun cil 4. MOST BASHFUL Yolanda Gibson — John Carter 47 SENIOR, MIKE SMITH HEADS THE STUDENT BODY Bonnie Sue Hepler William Lewis Hepler F.N.A. 4. J.V. Football 1, J.V. Bas- ketball 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; D.E. 4. Dorothy Sue Hite Tri-Hi-Y 4; F.T.A, 2, 3, 4; Chaplain 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Science Fair 2; F.B.L.A, 3; F.N.A. 3, 4; Secretary 3; Pep Club 4. Joan Katherine Hogg J.C.L. 2; Basketball 3; Beto Club 4; Monogram Club 4; Pep Club 4; Junior Marshal 3. Robert Franklin Jackson Warren Eugene Jackson J.V. Football 1; K.V.G. ' s 3, 4; J.V. Basketball 3; D.O. 4; President 4; District Presi- dent 4; Pep Club 4; Base- ball 4. BEST DRESSED Lanny Scruggs — Carole Landis 48 JUDY KEITH WINS FIRST D.O. A WARD FOR C.H.S. Judy Louise Keith F.N.A. 3, 4; Vice-President 3; President 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; Student Council 4; I.C.T. 4; Vice- President 4; Beta Club 4; Annual Staff 3; Science Fair Award 2; Junior Mar- shal 3; M.G.A. 3; Officer 4; F.H.A, 2, 3; Historian 3; J.C.L 2, 3, 4, Linda Lee Kelly F.H.A. 2; F.B.L.A. 4. Mary Catherine Kenny 1 F.T.A. 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; i President 4; Band 1, 2; I ' J.C.L. 2, 3; Class Secretary |. 1; Class Treasurer 3; Stu- I dent Council 2; Cheerleader |j 4; Monogram Club 3, 4. John Keith Kessinger Football 3, 4; Basketball 4; Baseball Manager 2; Mon- ogram Club 2, 3, 4; Span- ish Club 4; Home Room Treasurer 1; Baseball 4; J.V. Football 1, 2; Captain 2; J.V. Basketball 1, 3; Pep Club 4. Robert Joseph Jones Edda Lee Johnson Class Treasurer 1; Home- coming Queen 4; Pep Club 4; Leader 4. 49 BEST LOOKING Barry Marshall — Beverly Weikle MUCH PLANNING AND WORK GO INTO ACTIVITIES Kamla Jeon King F.T.A. 1, 2; J.C.L. 2, 3; Science Foir 2; Glee Club 1 ; Minstrel 2, 3, 4; Tri- Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Chaplain 3; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; President 4; Pep Club 4; Spanish Club 4; Annual Staff 3; Business Manager 3; Vocal 4; A Cappella Choir 4; S.I.P.A, Conven- tion 3; Newspaper Staff 4. Patricio Ann Knick F.T.A. 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 2, 3; Office Staff 4; Science Fair 2 . Corole Ann Landis Band 1, 2; Monogram Club 3, 4; F.H.A. 2; F.T.A. 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Student Council 3; Spanish Club 4. Wondo Kaye Laughorne Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; F.B.L.A. 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Glee Club 1; Announcer Staff 4. Patricia Ann Linkenhoker Pom Pons 1, 2; Vocal 3, 4; Minstrel 3, 4; Majorette 3, 4; Student Council 4; A Cappella Choir 3, 4. William Edward Lipscomb Varsity Football 3, 4; Mon ogram Club 3, 4. MOST ATHLETIC John Anderson — Joan Hogg ENABLING THE SENIORS TO HA VE A GREA T YEAR Barry Lee Marshall Class Treasurer 4; Student Council 4. Judith Lynd McCaleb Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Chaplain 3; Vice-President 4; J.C.L. 2, 3; Pep Club 4; Spanish Club 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Vocal 4; Minstrel 4; A Coppella Choir 4, Roger Wayne Ogden Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Beta Club 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 4; Domestic Exchange Student 3; Junior Marshal 3. Dinald Wayne Patton KVG ' s 3; Wrestling 1, 2; Pep Club 4. John Darrell Mills Stephen Earl Neal Post Graduate Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Vocal 3, 4; Minstrel 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Co- Captain 2, 3; J.C.L. 2, 3, 4; Science Fair 2; Mono- gram Club 2, 3, 4; A Cappella Choir 4; Senior Chorus 3, 4. 51 MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT Teddie Johnson — Bill Lipscomb SENIORS ARE MEASURED EOR CAPS AND GOWNS Roswitha Agnette Peters Vocal 2; Minstrel 2; News- paper 4; FT. A, 4. Patricia Joann Phillips F.T.A. 1, 2, 3; Reporter Historian 2, 3; Tri-H-Y 2, 3, 4; F.H.A,, 2, 3, 4; Historian 2; Vice-President 3; F.H.A. Federation His- torian 3; Vice-President 4; J.C.L. 2, 3. William Richard Ralsten Bethel Ann Ray F.T.A. 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 4; J.C.L. 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Newspaper Editor 4; Science Fair 1; S.I.P.A. Convention 4. Helen Faye Reynolds Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 4; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec- retary 2; Vice-President 3; J.C.L. 2, 3; Newspaper 4; Student Council 2; Class T reasurer 2. Janey Lee Rhodes Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; J.C.L. 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Second Vice-President 4; Newspa- per 4; Betty Crocker Award 4. MOST INTELLECTUAL Wayne Ogden — - Gloria Dressier 52 AS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CARDS ARE PURCHASED Dewey Edward Salyers D.O. 3, 4; Vice-President 1. Gene Swanson Sampson D.O, 3, 4. Gregory Allen Scott J.V. Basketball 1, 2; Bas- ketball Manager 3; Foot- ball Manager 3. Richard Landon Scruggs II J.C.L 2, 3, 4; Bond 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Science Fair 2, 4; Newspoper 4; J.C.L. Convention 3, 4; S.I.P.A. 4; Forensics 4, Judy Marie Rhodes F.H.A. 2, 3; Chaplain 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2,3; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Pom Poms 3, 4. Irma Gale Rice F.H.A, 2, 3, 4; Pianist 2, 3; President 4; Miss F.H.A. 3; State F.H.A. Convention 3; Science Fair 2; Scholastic Award 1, 2, 3; Honor Student 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Marshal 3; Girls ' State 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4. 53 MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Wayne Ogden — Kammie King COMMITTEES EOR COMMENCEMENT ARE CHOSEN AS Nadine Jarrett Shue F.N.A. 4; F.H A. 3, 4; Historian 4; Vocal 2, 3; Minstrel 2, 3. Sue Ellen Sizemore Pom Poms 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H. A. 2; Homeroom Secretary 3; Vocal 3, 4; Minstrel 3, 4. Larry Roger Smith Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Mon- ogram Club 2, 3, 4; K.V.G. ' s 4. Michael Alan Smith Band 1 , 2, 3, 4; Drum Major 3, 4; Class Vice- President 2; Class President 3; Student Council 3, 4; President 4. Barry Todd Tayler Football 2, 3, 4; Co- Coptoin 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Coptoin 3; Base- ball 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Student Council; Class President 4. Susan June Taylor Student Council 1, 2, 4, Homeroom Secretary 1, 2, 3; Cheerleader 4; Intramu- ral Basketball 4; Class Secretary 4; Homecoming Court 4; Vocal 2; Minstrel 2; Newspaper Staff 4. Wanda Lee Thomas F.H. A. 2, 3, 4; Reporter 3; Third Vice-President 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Student Council 3; Homeroom Vice- President 1; Office Staff 3. Pamela Richord Thurston Minstrel 3; F.T.A. 1; Vocal 3; F.H. A. 3. 54 GRADUATION NEARS FOR C.H.S.’S TWENTY -FIFTH CLASS Janet Deloris Vance F.H.A. 2; D.E. 3. David Alan Vess J.V. Football 1; Football 2, 3,4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 4. Charlotte Carol Traynor F.H.A. 3, 4 Carol Sue Vance F.H.A. 2; D.E. 4. George Larry Wolfe Michael Richard Worrell D.O. 3, 4; K.V.G. ' s 3. Band 1, 2; I.C.T. 4; K.V.G. ' s 4; Track 3. 55 CLASS OF 1965 Linda Paytcn, Secretary, Card Sites, Treasurer; Will ' am Henning, President; Wayne Lowen, Vice-President, 56 C.H.S. JUNIORS HAVE A YEAR FILLED WITH ACTIVITIES David Lee Arritt Richard Glenn Bailey Carol Jean Baker Patricia Lee Bane Rebecca Ann Bayne Barbara Ann Belton Sandra Lee Biggs Anna Lee Bilbro Barbara Jean Briscoe Gary Allen Burks Harry Phil Burks, Jr. Linda Louise Burks Patricia Carol Burr Richard Allen Caldwell Willard Lake Camp 57 WM. HENNING, WA YNE LO WEN, LINDA PA YTON, Linda Karon Carter Lois Ann Carter Regina Erlene Carter Barbara Leigh Claytor David Michael Clements Gloria Frances Collins Donald Dale Comer Sondra Jean Cook Mary Lynn Cottrell William Harley Craft Carole Daye Crawford Darlene Gail Crawford Donna Sue Crawford Bonita Gail Dodd Betty Ann Downey 58 AND CAROL SITES LEAD ELEVENTH GRADERS. Carolyn Virginia Droke Barbara Jean Drumheller Oakland Lanier Eggleston Jane Driscoll Ellis Thurman Ward Ergenbright Linda Burton Ervin Alice Marie Everett Sandra Lou Farmer Linda Kay Faudree Carolyn Diane Finney Charles Steven Fisher Patricia Lynn Fleming William Barker Fleming Sandra Kaye Fridley Wanda Jean Garmon 59 SUTHERLAND AND VESS ARE STUDENT COUNCIL EXECUTIVES Charlotte Ann Gautier Charmaine Ann George Judy Rebecca Gibson Anita Faye Goff Gary Lee Gordon Carolyn Virginia Grady Frederick Rictor Griffith Michael Alan Hambrick Dorothy Ellen Hancock Michael Ignatius Hanna Elizabeth Rea Harding John Harvey Hardy, III John Berkley Harlow June Ann Harmon Walter Thurman Hawkins 60 SONDRA COOK PLA CES IN ST A TEWIDE ESSA Y CONTEST Linda Gaye Hevener Donald Ray Heironimus William Wilson Henning Linda Lou Hepler Campie Adelaide Heydrick Anita Suzanne Hicks James Hodges, Jr. Robert Wayne Hogg Cheryl Darlene Hostetter Gail Lee Humphries Gwendolyn Faye Irvine Linda Carroll Irvine Pamela Ann Johnston Emmett Lewis Keller Christine Frances Kelly 61 JUNIOR HOMEROOMS SA VE PENNIES EOR THE DANCE Frederick Wesley Kennon Delbert Lewis Kerns Gloria Dole King Sandra Joyce Landis Jack Riffe Leitch, Jr. Nancy Rebecca Leitch Robert Wade Lemons Eugene Hampton Lightner Linda Carol Lipes Sylvia Lee Loan Carroll Wayne Lockhart Robert Grayson Lockhart, Jr. Christy Lynn Long Karen Lee Long Allen Wayne Lowen 62 MRS. PARKER’S HOMEROOM FILLS “PIG” TO THE BRIM. Marie Patricia Lowen Donald Allen Lugar Irene Marie Lugar David Franklin Lynn Donna Jean Martin Michael Bailey Mayo Gary Lee Miller Pamela Paige Miller Larry Wayne Miller Dolly Mae Moon Patricia Harley McCaleb Ear! junior McClung Judy Beatrice McDaniel Judy Delores O ' Conner Carol Ann Paxton 63 CARS ARE WA SHED, CA KES BA KED, A ND CA ND Y IS SOLD Peggy June Payne Linda Faye Payton William Clay Phillips Enneke Lynn Purkey James Olin Pyle Catherine Montague Quinn Oliver Franklin Reid, Jr. Andrew Richard Reynolds Patricia Marie Reynolds Monty Grey Rice Edward Mitchell Richardson Lynda Gail Rogers Linda Margo Salyers Virginia Irene Salyers Lacy Dale Sams 64 AS JRS. WORK TOWARD DEFRA YING PROM EXPENSES. Harry Cecil Schuder, Jr Betty Lou Semones Margaret Carol Sites Cordelia Frances Smith Harold Jeter Smith Norma Jeon Smith Richard Wayne Smith Sandra May Snead Lois Gail Stevenson Patricia Eileen Sutherland Barry Benton Taylor Randolph Lewis Taylor Patricia Ann Thompson Barry Lee Tingler Marsha Ann Tingler 65 RINGS ARE ORDERED A ND JRS. A WAIT SENIOR YEAR Anita Louise Turner Carolyn Leigh Tyree Danny Hart Vess Durwin Earl Waddell Richard Witt Wade Barbara Lee Ward Mary Sue Webb Janet Ann Whitmore Benny Alfred Williams, Jr. Judith Elaine Winebriner Shirley Ellen Wolfe Jo Ann Worley Polly Bayne Worsham Martha Sue Wright Betty Jo Wyatt 66 CLASS OF 1966 Brenda Seyglinski, Vice-President; Stacey Morris, President; Susan Nickels, Secretary-Treasuer; Mrs. Noel, Sponsor. 67 SOPHOMORE OFFICERS, MORRIS AND SEYGLINSKI, Martin St. Clair Anderson Brenda Lee Back Bonnie Faye Basham William Charles Biggs, Jr. Joyce Ann Boone George Michael Boyd Cheryl Diane Britt Kimberly Ann Brooks Velma Jean Brooks Vivian June Brooks Geneva Mae Brown Linda Lee Brown Michael Alien Brown Barbara Jean Bryant Larry Jones Bussard Anne Gwynne Caldwell Mary Sue Caldwell Robert Edward Carpenter Barbara Ann Childs Judy Kaye Childs 68 AND NICHOLS, ARE AN AMBITIOUS GROUP Margie Ellen Clark David Ryland Clutter Charles Thomas Cooke Gwendolyn Lois Cooke Horace Gray Cooke, Jr. Mary Lee Cooke Nancy Lynn Cox Carol Pauline Craft Teresa Gail Crawford John Virgil Crowder Brenda Jean Cummings Judy Lynn Cunningham Gloria Jean Downey Liela Wanette Dudley Sceva Louise Early Brenda Lea Firebaugh Judy Paige Floyd Patricia Ann Forbes Janet Ware Foster Vickie Leigh Franson 69 HA VING A YEAR OF EXPERIENCE OVER FRESHMEN, Ann Paige Friel James Waldo Gibson Allen Layne Gillispie Joyce Ann Gillespie Brenda Joyce Glenn Carl William Griffith Donald Gene Grimes William Ray Harold William Michael Hepler William Clyde Hooker Robert Webster Huffman Frank Dewey Johnson Murrell Edward Johnson Linda Darlene Jones Kathryn Annette Kern Rebecca Leigh Kincaid Preston Leroy L.eitch Lewis Allen Linkenhoker Paul Douglas Linkenhoker Judith Ann Loan 70 SOPHOMORES SETTLE INTO SCHOOL ROUTINE EA SIL Y. John Hiley Lockridge James Pat Loving Dorothy Carolyn Lowen Kenneth Randall Ludington Edward Wetmore Lydiatt Frederick Dale Martin Norman Gray Martin Rebecca Garland Maupin S andra Gay Mays Robert Garland Menefee Barbara Sue Miller Maynard Ellis Miller William Phineas Mitchell David Jackson Montgomery Stacey Allan Morris William Tony Munsey Jesse Bedford O ' Conner Peggy Joyce Myles Wanda Jean McCaleb James Allen McClung 71 SOPHOMORES PLAN AHEAD EOR THE PROM Barry Lee McDonald Garland Wayne McDonald Thomas Lynn Neal Sharon Kay Nicely Susan Claire Nichols George Burton Null Marian Loretta Paxton Judith Ann Pigg Walter Burton Poague Charles Walter Pound Carolyn Ann Reichert George Thurman Reynolds Linda Carol Richmond Dennis Allen Rider Paula Eloise Rock Barbara Jean Sampson Dorcas Marie Semones Brenda Amelia Seyglinski Richard Debock Shaw, Jr. Ann Martina Shapland 72 AS THEY SELL CANDY BARS IN THE COMMUNITY Albert Johnson Smith III Glenn Terry Smith Lylse Douglas Smith Raymond Hensil Smith Thomas Wayne Snyder Donna Lee Spencer Bonnie Davis Sprouse Gary Lynn Stone Joan Elizabeth Stone Beverly Elaine Taylor Terry Mark Thompson Richard Lee Varner, Jr. Thomas Wade Vess Paula Paige Vest Walter Van Lear Walker Patricia Anne Walton Elizabeth Ann Wheeler Jay Edward Whitehead Brenda Faye Whitmore Judy Marie Whitmore 73 SOPHOMORES EAGERLY A WAVE THE JUNIOR YEAR. Larry Allen Wiley David Lee Williams Garry Layne Williams Larry Wayne Williams Linda Cornelia Williams Robert Berkley Withrow Howard Eugene Wood Judy Elizabeth Woodson Regardless of how exciting a story may be, the test on it still spells hard work. Mrs. O ' Conner ' s English students discover this little truism as they are tested on Silas Marner. 74 CLASS OF 1967 Linda Calehuff, Vice-President; Karen Entsminger, Secretary; Steve Cooke, Treasurer; Billie Plott, President. 75 APPREHENSION EADES AND THE ERESHMEN ADJUST Sara Wallace Akers Mabel Bernice Andrews Joyce Ann Asbury David Sherwin Atkinson Emmett Melvin Ayers Ml Victoria Ann Benton Sheila Dianne Bess Alice Miriam Biggs John Wesley Boone Minnie Eleanor Bowles Maureen Jo Breeden Thomas Leroy Bright Cheryl Kaye Burks Melvin Richard Burks, Jr. Susan Penn Burks Leatha Paul Burns Pamela Sue Byer Linda Lee Calehuff Sharon Dee Carpenter Mildred Jane Carter Janet Gail Chittum Linda Marie Clutter Regina Clymore Franke Steven Cook 76 AFTER TAKING THE STEP AND SCA T TESTS IN THE FA LL. Rhonda Lee Cook Robert Preston Craft Linda Sue Croy Dee Darin Decker Leo Raymond Dew, Jr. Donna Wegman Dressier Karen Lynn Entsminger David Lee Ergenbright Robert Leonidas Floyd Brenda Sue Forren Cheryl Diane Fraser Annette George Brenda Sue Gibson Gary Wayne Gibson Lorry Fain Gibson Robert Franklin Gibson William Randall Gilbert Charlotte Sue Gillespie Lee Ann Colenne Gillespie Joan Irene Givens Patricia Elaine Givens Charles Kenneth Goodwin David Allen Goodwin John William Gordon 77 HEADING THE CLASS OE 1967 IS BILLIE PLOTT, Brenda Jane Gregory Delores Jane Hall Ronald Edward Hancock Mary Sue Hayslett Gordon Frazier Henning Judy Garland Henning Donna Mayrea Hepler Karen Celestine Hill Carolyn Ann Hippert Jerry Ellis Hooker Sue Ellen Huffman Diedra Dianne Humphries Shelia Marie Humphries Wanda Joyce Humphries Ruth Edith Hutcheson Michael Lee Jenkins Joseph Calvin Jerman Janie Sue Johnston Julian Mickey Jones Christine Paul Kandris Catherine Marie Kemper Roger Allan Kennedy Jackie Allen Keyser Kenneth Kyle Keyser 78 LINDA CALEHUFF IS ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT. Sandra Kay Knick Kathy Lee Knighton Patrick Lynn Knighton Carol Elizabeth Landis Mary Francis Landis Rita Carol Landis James Edward Lawson James Daniel Leighton Donald Earl Linkenhoker William Allen Lipes Charles Clayton Lockhart John Patrick Lockhart Elwood Sterling Lowen Hunter Huger Mays Jerry Lawrence Meadows Wanda Susan Meeks Margaret Bates Mitchell James Berkley Montgomery Charles Wright Morris Michael Alan McCallister Robert Hiram McKinney Maria Pete Necolau David Weldon Norris Walter Stephen Nuckols 79 KAREN ENTSMINGER IS ERESHMAN CLASS SECRETARY Janet Louise Paxton Bonnie Kay Persinger Lonnie Garden Persinger William Dow Persinger Billie Milagros Plott Bonnie Marie Plott Jack Edmund Poague John Henry Pound Leonard Keith Roy, Jr. Randolph Milton Reyns Henry Conner Rhodes Michael Grey Sams Brenda Sue Saylar Marvin Nelson Scott Robert Burks Scruggs Doris Ann Simmons Guy Douglas Slayton Bonnie Sue Smith Ronald Burton Smith Ruth Ellen Smith Judy Carol Steele Carolyn Leigh Swain Wayne Earl Taylor Arietta Mae Tingler 80 AND TREASURER STEVE COOK HANDLES MONEY. Sharon Gay Toombs Donald Franklin Trainer Stevan Lee Tucker Preston Wayne Warlightner Susan Paige Weaver Robert Burton Weikel Shirley Darlene Wheeler Laura Martin Wheelwright David Conway Whitehead John Joe Willioms Vickie Paige Williams Lewis Ellis Withrow Herbert Reginald Wolfe James Berkley Worley Mrs. VonOsdol ' s ninth grade World History class has learned the value of class discussion. They listen in- tently os each student has his say. 81 CLASS OF 1968 Jo Ann Spencer, Treasurer; Franklin Roach, President; George Forbes, Sec- retary; Edward Carter, Vice-President. 82 THE EIGHTH GRADE BRINGS A CHANGE TO C.H.S. Leonard Earl Adams Kathryn Koleen Alexander Pamela Agner Allison Doris Elizabeth Altizer Linda Diane Anderson Robert Wayne Anderson Albert Bud Arritt, Jr. Gary Allen Ayers Larry Wayne Back Berta Joyce Baker Grover Timothy Barnett, Jr. Sandra Emma Bayne Sarah Ellen Bayne Marilyn Faye Bilbro Gary Michael Bishop Linda Gail Blankenship Deborah Kaye Breeden Karen Leah Brooks Karyl Lynn Brooks Gladys Darlene Brown Linda Sue Brown Malcom Raymond Burkholder Jerry Carlos Byer John Paris Caldwell Barry Brent Camden Francis Marie Carpenter Michael Eugene Carpenter Edgar Garner Carter Herbert Daniel Carter Janet Kay Carter Marie Aliena Chittum Richard Ogden Claytor Richard Earl Cook Robert Mason Cooper Douglas Caroll Counts 83 BRIMMING WITH YOUTHFUL SPIRITS, 8TH-GRADERS Dreama Frances Craft Peggy Ann Craft Dearl Wayne Crawford Jesse Carroll Dawson Barry Scott Douglas Ruth Lynn Downes George Franklin Draughon Ardith Cecil Dressier Charles Alfred Dressier Linda Faye Dressier Beverly Anne Droke Leslie Ellen Dudding Pamela Faye Dudley Pamela Gloria Early John William Easton Juanita Claire Ergenbright Betty Carol Erwin Billy Jay Evans, Jr. James Michael Fisher Gary Cleatus Fleming Gary Wayne Frame Roberta Lynn Frasier Sammy Loyd Ford George Alton Forbes Rose Marie Forberger Kenneth Wayne Fridley John Todd Friel Ann Laura Gabbert Jerry Pat Garrett Rufus Garland Gautier Patricia Ann Gay John Lewis Gibson Charles Lynwood Gibson Linda Jean Glenn David Allen Goodwin 84 ADJUST READILY TO THEIR NEW SURROUNDINGS. Stephen Houston Goff Wendy Marie Grant Larry Glen Griffith Shawn Paul Grumblatt Stephen Daryl Gurd Michael Glen Hancock Ann Therese Hanna Richard Michael Harrison James Wayne Haynes Judith Lynn Heironimus Linda Ann Hendrick Lynn Clifton Hendrick Nancy Belinda Hicks William Boyd Hodges Joyce Ann Hoke Robert Glenn Hoke James Lawrence Hoover Linda Sue Hosey Shirley Jean Hosey Murray Hammond Hutchens Barry Alan Jamison Judy Marie Johnson Larry Wayne Johnson David Wayne Jones Orville Kenton Jones Scarlett Ann Jones Steven Walters Jones Candace Elizabeth Kenny Richard Duane Kerns Richard Alan Kincaid Robert Lee Knabenshue Brenda Joyce Lawhorne Cassandra Dawn Lee Pamela Rae Loan Jean Elaine Lockhart 85 FRANKLIN ROACH LEADS THE EIGHTH GRADERS Thomas Van Loving Michael Greig Mahoney Linda Louise Markham Brenda Lee Miller Nancy Carolyn Miller James Lewis Montgomery Edward Brown Morgan Patricia Ann Morgan Deborah Jane Morris Barbara Ann Myers Linda Carol Myers Garland Haynes McCutchen Roger Lee McDaniel Regena Ann McFadden Kenneth Edward McFarland Stephen Wade McLaughlin Gary Wayne McNeeley Sidney Thomas Oliver Linda Ellen Padget Steward Allen Parr Patricia Ann Paulus William Ernest Paxton David Lee Persinger Sharon Sue Persinger Malcolm Isadore Pickett Douglas Glenn Poage Dave Whitefield Poole, Jr. Randy Wesley Pritt James Franklin Proffitt Rita Mae Rader Jo Ellen Reid Brenda Gail Reynolds Franklin Riley Roach Nancy Louise Robertson Beverly Jean Robinson 86 ASSISTED BY CARTER, EORBES, AND SPENCER. James Michael Robinson Judy Marie Robinson Dennis Keith Rock Joan Theresa Rock James Oliver Rogers, Jr, Peggy Amandlean Rogers Dennis Novel Rosencrance Stephen Ballard Rothwell Linda Sue Salyers Donald Norwood Scott Gregory Lane Simpson Michael Joseph Sizemore Judy Darlene Smith Rebecca Louise Smith Ruth Ellen Smith Barbara Ann Snead Emory Adrian Snead William Randall Snyder Jo Ann Spencer Jerry Clayton Steele Pamela Elizabeth Sticher James Wilby Stone Peggy Ann Stone Kenneth Stanford Stull Kathryn Frances Sutton Christine Ellen Szaraz Linda Marie Tomlin Daniel Cody Taylor Larry Chadwin Taylor Beverly Stuart Thomas Mona Grey Tingler Reginald Owen Tingler Patricia Ann Trempus Judy Fay Tucker Gary Wayne Tyree 87 THE NEWCOMERS SHO W ENTHUSIASM EOR C.H.S. Stephen Lynn Vess Ronald Lee Waddell Theresa Marie Wade Gary Wayne Walker Clayton Williams Ward Mary Ann Warwick Evelyn Marie Watkins Karen Elizabeth Welch Michael Andrew Welch Judy Marie Whitmare Linda Dale Wilcher Zelpha Ann Withrow Cecil Ward Wolfe Lorna Florence Wolfe Gregory Wayne Woodson Eighth groders must have library skills. Under the tutelage of Miss Payne, Gary Walker, Mike Mahoney, Todd Friel and Juanita Ergenbright learn the intricacies of the card file. 88 UNDERCLASSMEN ARE HONORED EOR ACHIEVEMENT Foreign Languages: Linda Hepler, Spanish 1; Ann Friel, Latin II; Nancy Cox, Spanish II; Liela Dudley, Spanish II; Lynda Rogers, Spanish I English: Dolly Moon, English IV; Brenda Saylor, English 1 1. English: Ann Friel, English III; George Draughon, English I Home Economics: Judy Winebriner, home econo- mics II; Borbara Myers, home economics I. 89 COVINGTON TEACHERS PICK THESE STUDENTS AS Science; Franklin Roach, eighth grade; George Draughon, eighth grade; Margie Clark, bio- logy; Steve Fisher, chemistry. Mathemotics: Mike McCallister, Algebra I; Michael Carpenter, eighth grade; Judy Cunningham, Algebra II, Franklin Roach, eighth grade. Pract-ical Arts: Robert Hogg, mechanical drawing; Shirley Wolfe, D.E. Business: Erlene Carter 90 TOPS IN THE VARIOUS SCHOLASTIC FIELDS Fine Arts: Pat Thompson, vocal; Linda Ervin, band. Art: Gary Miller. Social Studies: Lynda Rogers, United States history; Darlene Crawford, United States history; Dennis Rosencronce, social 91 studies; Linda Calehuff, world history; Linda Helpler, United States history. As clubs swell in membership, students and teachers alike become fast friends. Rules of parliamentary procedure are ab- sorbed automatically as meetings are attended and knowledge is often unforgettably stamped on young minds. We discuss ideas and enjoy ourselves; however, our main purpose is sharing interest in 92 93 SI STUDENT SOLONS GOVERN WITH EQUITY Standing: Jimmy McClung, Sondra Cook, Malcolm Scott, Mike ancock, Debra Breeden, Zelpha Withrow, Hunter Mays, Tony unsey, Stacey Morris, Lorna Wolfe, Mike McCallister, Sitting: Yolanda Gibson, Mory Sue Caldwell, Betty Downey, Linda Lipes, Judy Winebriner, Linda Calehuff, Kathy Kern, Becky Forbes, Susan Taylor. Standing: Steve McLoughlin, Carolyn Swaine, Durwin Waddell, William Henning, Sandra Bayne. Sitting: Jo Ellen Reid, Penny Burks, Judy McDaniel, Karen Entsminger. 94 AND TEMPER JUSTICE WITH UNDERSTANDING The Student Council of C.H.S, under the guid- ance of Miss Thomas and Mr, Fitzgerald stresses the development of student government. Serving as the school ' s legislators, the members make and enforce many of the rules of the school. The members of the council strive to make the eighth graders and freshmen feel welcome, by familiarizing the newcomers with the school and its rules. Not only does the council serve as a governing and welcoming body for the school, but also strives to strengthen the spiritual fibre of the students by presenting monthly chapel as- semblies. Area ministers of all denominations are invited to speak at these assemblies. In addition to their many efforts toward school improvements, they contribute to the school ' s social agenda by sponsoring the Christmas Formal each year. The Student Council ' s admired, not only for its function, but for the integrity of its members as well. OFFICERS: SiHing — Judy Keith, treasurer; Patsy Sutherland, secretary; Mike Smith, presi- dent; Danny Vess, vice-president. Standing — Miss Thomas and Mr, Fitzgerald, sponsors. 95 First row: Carole Landis, Alice Draughon, Kim Brooks, Margie Clark, Pat Knick, Linda Salyers, Ruth Smith. Second row: Janet Paxton, Susan Nichols, Brenda Seyglinski, Janet Foster, Sarah STUDENTS TAKE A TURN The Blanche McClintic chapter of Future Teachers of America enjoyed a unique experience this year. After securing permission from Mr, Beazley, superin- tendent of schools, fifteen girls observed teaching methods in the city elementary schools. This was truly a first for the club which has been in existence for nine years. Akers, Dolly Moon, Brendo Ervin, Gwyneth Anderson, Sondra Cook, Mary Sue Webb, Christine Kandris, Mildred Carter. A T PRA CTICE TEA CHING Delegates from Covington High were sent to the district meeting in Roanoke, and three members, Cathy Kenny, Carole Landis and Gwyneth Anderson,, also attended the state convention in Richmond. The social highlight of the year was the club banquet held in a local restaurant. OFFICERS: Sue Hicks, secretary; Patsy Sutherland, vice-president; Cathy Kenny, president; Mrs. Louise Curfmon, sponsor; Dottie Hite, chaplain; Bethel Ray, treasurer. 96 BETAS SELL PAPER-BACKS To be tapped for membership in the Beta Club, a student must be of fine character, exhibit the qualities of leadership, and have a scholastic average of at least ninety. To remain a member, he cannot allow his average to fall below eighty- eight, The members understandably take pride in their academic standards and in their membership in the Beta Club. As a combination service project and money- making plan. Betas have maintained a salesroom for paper-back books. In order that any student can take advantage of this inexpensive way to start a personal library, each member of Beta takes his turn (either before or after school, or during his study hall) at being proprietor of the store. OFFICERS Sitl’ing; Kalma King, president; Stonding: Mr, Young, spon- sor; Woyne Ogden, vice-president; William Croft, treasurer; Linda Payton, secretary. Sitting — Barbara Briscoe, Sue Hicks, Linda Hepler, Joan — Linda Lipes, Gloria Dressier, Beverly Wiekel, Patsy Suther- ttogg , Linda Rogers, Linda Foudree, and Sondra Cook. Standing land, and Judy Keith. 97 TRI-HI-Y MEMBERS ENCOURAGE CHRISTIAN ATTITUDES Maintaining high standards of Christian character is more than just a phrase to Tn-Hi-Y girls. They set a fine example for other students and encourage them to follow it An inspirational selection is read by a member of the club each morning over the P.A system and a bulletin board maintained by the club in the cafeteria displays a Thought For The Week. The Tri-Hi-Y sponsors social events and they promote such worth while projects as Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets for in- digent families, and sell Easter Lilies for the Society for Crippled Children. The most noteworthy event of the Tri-Hi- Y year is the Model General Assembly in Richmond where young people from all over the state learn the workings of government. Representatives from C.H.S. club were Judy Keith, Assistant Door-Keeper of the Senate, Kammie King, Delegate; Patsy Sutherland, Delegate, and Gwyneth Anderson, Reporter. Front- row; Kamla King. Second row: Enneke Purkey, Judy WInebriner. Third row: Sue Hicks, Brenda Ervin, Linda Payton. Fourth row; Patricio Fleming, Barbara Briscoe, Dolly Moon, Irma Rice. Fifth row: Carole Landis, Gwyneth An- derson, Dorothy Hite, Patricio Lowen, Linda Lipes, Patricia Phillips. Sixth row: Kaye Laughorne, Janey Rhodes, Barbara Haynes, Linda Cook, Barbara Claytor, Jane Ellis, Sondra Cook, and Elizabeth Harding. OFFICERS: Patsy S utherland, Beverly Weikel, co-chaplains; Mrs. Mary Clarke, sponsor; Judy Keith, secretary, Faye Reynolds, treasurer; Mrs. Gay A, Parker, sponsor; Judy McCaleb, vice-president; Mane Armentrout, president. 98 Front: Berkley Harlow, Durwin Waddell, Fred Kennon, Mike Hannah, Danny Vess, David Arritt. Second row: Mike Hambric, Steve Fisher, Gene Lightner, Glenn Bailey, Stacey Morris, and Randolph Taylor. OUTSTANDING BOYS BECOME KEY CLUB MEMBERS Mike Mayo (11) scores two points for Covington. Organized at Covington High in May 1963, the Key Club is a young men ' s service organization sponsored by Kiawanis International. The boys who were chosen to become charter members were justi- fiably proud of the honor, for they were selected on the bases of character, scholarship, leadership ability and contribution to the school. The local Kiawanis Club sponsored a concert by the VPI Glee Club and the young Kiawanians did their part to insure the success of the program by selling tickets. To enrich their own treasuries the Key Men from Covington High and Alleghany High sponsored basketball games between the faculties of the high schools. Members of the Key Clubs from both schools played preliminary games. The C.H.S. group won the first game by a score of 23 to 21; however, they were topped (26 to 24) by the team from Al- leghany in the re-match. Seated: William Henning, president; Wayne Lowen, vice-president. Standing: Mike Mayo, treasurer; William Craft, secretary; Mr. Hancock, sponsor. 99 NINE HARD-WORKING STUDENTS Students Revive Announcer After an absence of a year, students eagerly welcomed the return of the school newspaper, The Announcer. This year, due to the few members of the journalism staff. The Announcer became exclusively a student project. Headed by two members from the journalism class, the twenty-five volunteers from the different classes worked after school to publish a paper which would inform and entertain its readers. For only a dime The Announcer supplied its readers with news of club activities, school events and the latest school gossip. Most of the editorials were limited to school attitudes and problems. Students were enthusiastic about the newspaper and patronized each edition generously. P P Wins First Class Award Of fhe hundreds of Covington High School students who own and enjoy yearbooks, only a small number are cogni- zant of the work which producing an annual entails. The Puffs and Patches staff must, in the course of a few weeks, learn a whole battery of new skills and puf fhem to use. Meeting deadlines and proofing galley sheets often mean working after school and on Saturdays. But fun mingles with work and nothing can match the feeling of pride and accomplishment when the new edition of Puffs and Patches comes off the press. The 1963 Puffs and Patches was one of the three annuals to win a first class award in its group in S.I.P.A. competition. This honor, coupled with the praises of their fellow classmates, gives the new annual staff the needed incentive to work on Puffs and Patches for the coming year. Left to right — Polly Worsham, Janet Paxton, Janet Carter, Linda olyn Wheeler, Kyle Keyser, Steve Neal, Wanda Thomas, Susan Jones, Bonnie Sprouse, Brenda Cummings, Judy Woodson, Kaye Taylor, Marie Armentrout, Brenda Ervin, Judy McCaleb. Laughorne, Faye Reynolds, Linda Salyers, Janey Rhodes, Car- 100 COMPOSE OFFICIAL JOURNALISM STAFF Mrs. Cvizic (advisor), Morie Armentrout (editor), Nancy Kay Biggs (student advisor), and Gwyneth Anderson (business manager) discuss a trial layout for an activities page. This inevitable clash of wills resulting from a tight picture schedule, comes as the girls disagree os to where the photographer ' s ladder should be placed. The long suffering boys exemplified patience. 101 Seated from left to right: Erlene Carter, Judy McDaniel, Betty ing from left to right: Linda Kelly, Pat Fleming, Patricia Lowen, Jo Wyatt, Gwendolyn Irvine, Linda Evans, Jo Ann Worley Stand- and Judy Gibson. F.B.L.A. SENDS REPRESENTATIVES TO WORKSHOP The click of type-writers artel the quick scratch of pencils writing shorthand notes are familiar sounds to the members of the Future Business Lead- ers. The girls belonging to this club are all com- mercial students and plan a business career after graduation. The money-raising campaigns for the F.B L.A. included sponsoring a favorite teacher con- test, selling name cards to seniors and s elling pencils and C.H.S. pennants. Proceeds from these projects go to pay the expenses of chapter girls at a club work- shop at Massanetta. Each year, the Future Business Leaders of Amer- ica holds district and state conventions and the Covington Chapter sends delegates to both of these. From left to right: Linda Payton, vice-president; Gloria Dressier, secretary; Miss Beu- lah Jones, advisor; Carolyn Droke, reporter; Linda Cook, president; Kaye Loughorne, treasurer. 102 FUTURE NURSES TOUR CHARLOTTESVILLE HOSPITAL The very existence of the Future Nurses Club is an example of the Community ' s interest in the high school, for the Graduate Nurse ' s Club of Covington was the prime mover in starting an organization of girls who are interested in careers in nursing. Now in its second year at Covington High, the F.N.A. is composed of twenty-seven girls who intend to do their part to allay the nation ' s nurse shortage. Due in large part to the concern of Mrs. O ' Con- ner, the club ' s faculty sponsor, and the pro- grams arranged by her and the graduate nurses, interest in medical careers was keen. Student nurses and their instructors from the C O School of Nursing gave the girls first-hand information on what it is really like to be a nurse. In April, some of the club members went to Charlottes- ville to tour the University of Virginia School of Nursing. Not all of the year ' s activities were learning ones. The girls had fun in giving the John Paul Jones Sock Hop, an informal dance held in the gym, and as a special Christmas project, the Fu- ture Nurses made favors which were placed on the trays of patients at Alleghany Memorial Hospital. OFFICERS: Sitting — Judy Keith, president; Standing — Marie Ar- mentrout, treasurer; Barbara Briscoe; secretary; Charmaine George, vice-president, Mrs. Carolyn O ' Conner, sponsor. Front row: K. Long, D. Spencer, C. Baker, P. Payne, B. Ervin, P. Miller. Second row: B. Basham, C. Lowen, D. Hite, W. Gar- mon, W. Thomas, S. Burkholder. Third row: S. Farmer, N. 103 Shue, B. Claytor, J. Smith, A. Friel, E. Bostic. Fourth row: D. King, L. Salyers, P. Bane, L. Lipes, C. Sites. Front row: Paula Vest, Barbara Myers, Dorcas Semones, Linda Richmond, Patty Burr, Gloria Collins. Second row: Carolyn Tyree, Linda Dressier, Judy Whitmore, Christine Szaraz, Carol Craft, Linda Brown, Ann Shapland, Linda Padget. Third row: June Harmon, Dreama Craft, Patricia Trempus, Betty Semones, Kay Nicely, Brenda Glenn. One of the largest and most active organizations in the high school, FHA bases each year ' s activities on certain current objectives. For 1964 the Club ' s major objective was Stay in School , and to em- phasize the Stay in School slogan, the girls placed exhibits in the school cafeteria and in a down town store window. Voted an Outstanding Chapter for eight con- secutive years, the C H S. Club has been affiliated with the state and national federation for fourteen years, and participates in federation and F.H A. Week activities. In addition, they undertake am- bitious local projects. Their special project this year was a redecorating jab on the Home Economics department which is housed in one of the oldest buildings in this area. Through their willingness to wield paint brushes, their careful selection of mate- rials, and by their meticulous sewing of draperies and slipcovers, it is evident that the girls take pride in preserving the graciousness and beauty af an authentic ante-bellum home. Keeping in mind the overall purpose of improving Personal, Family and Community Living , the girls sponsored a covered dish supper for their fathers and climaxed the year with the annual Mother- Daughter Banquet. The guest speaker at the ban- quet was Dr. M ' Ledge Moffett, Dean Emeritus and former head of the home economics department at Radford College, who in 1911, started the first domestic science in Alleghany County schools. 104 OFFICERS Seated: Janey Rhodes, second vice-president; Potty Phillips, first vice-president; Irma Rice, president; Wanda Thomas, third vice-president. Standing: Nadine Shue, historian; Pat Reynolds, chaplain; Judy Winebriner, treasurer; Kathy Kern, pianist; Peggy Myles, song leader; Wanda Garmon, reporter; Carolyn Wheeler, secretary; Carol Paxton, par- liamentarian; Mrs. Mamie B. Hall, advisor. FHA RECEIVES 8th “OUTSTANDING CHAPTER” AWARD Front row: Anita Goff, Charlotte Traynor, Becky Forbes, Evelyn Bostic, Martha O ' Conner, Elizabeth Wheeler. Second row: Vicky Franson, Karen Hill, Rita Landis, Judith Loan, Anna Lee Bilbro, Pam Allison, Goil Reynolds, Janet Whitmore. Third row: Corolyn Reichert, Joyce Landis, Barbara Sue Miller, Judy Childs. M ' Ledge Moffet addresses the F.H.A. members and their guests at the annual Mother-Daughter banquet held in the school cafeteria. Seated is Irma Rice, President of the F.H.A. At the Mother-Daughter banquet, C.H.S. principal, John S. Heretick crowns Betty Semones Miss F.H.A. of 1964. 105 RONNIE BLACK, SHIRLEY WOLLE SHARE D.E. HONORS Seated; Richard Smith, Benny Williams, Joyce Gregory, Danny Boone, Harrison Scott, Bill Wright. Standing; Thomas Fridley, Gary Gordon, Richard Crowder. The Distributive Education Club is a national and state organization com- posed of students enrolled in D.E. classes. Through classroom and on-the- job training, students learn the princi- ples of human relations, salesmanship, and leadership that will benefit them in their planned careers in retailing. The D.E. Club members porticipate 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 presented to the welfare office a basket of food to be given to a needy family. Awarded the club ' s highest honor were Shirley Wolfe, named D.E. Girl of the Year , and Ronnie Black, D.E. Boy of the Year . OFFICERS; Seated — Mr. Rose, sponsor; Shirley Wolfe, secretary. Stand- ing — Ronald Black, president; Carol Nace, treasurer; William Hepler, vice-president. 106 D.O. CLUB ACTS AS HOST TO DISTRICT MEET All students taking Industrial Cooperative Training become members of the D O. Club. Through their club activities as well as their on-the-job training, they strive to develop good work habits, wholesome attitudes and good character. This year the Covington club was host to the District VIII D.O. Convention. Warren Jackson, president of the district as well as president of the local chapter, presided at the meeting which included representatives from William Byrd, Appomattox, Brookville, and E. C. Glass high schools. Five C.H.S. students won first place awards in convention competition, and Judy Keith won two such awards. Judy was selected as the outstanding D.O. student in the district. Her selection enabled her to participate in the state convention held in Williamsburg in March. By winning there, Judy became the first C.H.S. student to take the top honor in a state D.O. contest. To round out the year ' s activities, the D O. Club, now observing its twenty-fifth year at C.H.S., held an employer-employee banquet. This annual spring event is the club ' s way of cementing the fine relationship that exists be- tween the organization and the businessmen of the community who hire the students in the I.C.T. program. Standing: Judy Keith, vice-president, Warren Jackson, president; Donna Spencer, secretary-treasurer. Sitting: William Fitzgerald, sponsor. Sitting: Wanda Dressier, Carolyn Grady, Christine Kelly, Richard Downer, Larry Wolfe, Larry Miller, Billy Phillips. Standing; Car- 107 roll Lockhart, Gene Sampson, Edward Salyer, William Fleming, Robert Lockhart, Robert Jackson, Richard Caldwell. First row across: Dale King, Linda Jones, Brenda Cummings, Joan Stone, Cordelia Smith. Second row: Barbara Briscoe, Sue Hicks, Steve Neal, Mike Mc- Callister, Patsy Sutherland. Third row: Linda Salyers, Linda Lipes, Linda Calehuff, Linda Clutter, Dee Decker. Fourth row: Carol Landes, David Atkinson, Gay Toombs, Beth Ray. Standing: Brenda Ervin, Billie Plott, Karen Entsminger, Gene Lightner, Gwyneth An- derson, Sheila Humphries, Vickie Williams, Kathy Kern, Peggy Myles, Janey Rhodes. LIVELY STUDENTS REVIVE DEAD LANGUAGE Latin IS, of course, a dead language, but the J. C.L members are most lively in their interest in the civilization, literature, and art of ancient Rome, These students have a genuine appreciation for fhe contributions of the ancient world. Each month, an interesting program is presented to the club, incorporating color slides, souvenirs, or lectures on the life in Rome — present and past. A trip to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville to attend the state J C.L. convention was the high- light of the club year. OFFICERS: Standing: Janet Foster, treasurer; Sondra Cook, president; Ann Friel, vice-president; Brenda Seyglinski, sec- retary. Seated : Miss Drewry, advisor. NEW CLUB SPONSORS HARD I GRAS Any student who takes, or has token, Spanish hod on opportunity to join the newly formed Spanish Club. Meetings were consistently ex- citing because all business was con- ducted in Spanish, and each mem- ber listened carefully in an effort to detect a fellow member saying a sur- reptitious word in English. Such an offender was immediately fined a penny for every word he hod uttered in his native language. With the forming of a new club came a new social event to C.H.S., the Mardi Gras. Co-sponsored with the Spanish Club members from Al- leghany High School, the ball was a great success. The costumed mem- bers and their guests for the first time in their lives participated in the Spanish fiesta custom of seeking prizes and treats hidden inside a pinata. OFFICERS: Sitting: Gwyneth Anderson, secretary; Lynda Rogers, president; Stand- ing: Mrs. Whiteside, sponsor; Oliver Reid, treasurer; Linda Hepler, vice-president; Mrs. Plott, sponsor. First row: Donald Trainer, Mildred Carter, Wayne McDonald, Catherine Kemper, Gary Crawford, Kamla King, Barry Taylor, Rhonda Cooke, Bill Lipscomb, Polly Worsham, Mike Hambric. Second row: Bonnie Persinger, James Lawson, Sarah Akers, David Williams, Mary Cooke, Dude Rice, Brenda Saylor, Ronald Smith, Pat McCaleb, Gene Wood, Walter Folks. Third row: David Lynn, Ruth Smith, Janet Paxton, David Norris, Barbara Ward. Fourth row: Berkley Mont- gomery, Judy McDaniel, Bill Persinger, Mike Mayo, H, C. Rhodes. Fifth row: J uanita Ergenbright, Char- les Morris, Diane Finney, Bobby Craft, Patricia Paulus. Sixth row: David Whitehead, Christine Kandris, John Kessinger, Janey Johnston, Hunter Mays. Seventh row: Alice Draughon, Richard Griffith , Carole Landis, Steve Cooke, Donna Spencer. SENIOR CHAPEL CHOIR ENHANCES A SSEMBLIES Directed by the versatile Mrs. Fleshman, the vocal class at C.H.S. meets fifth period in the music room of the school. Most of the class ore juniors ' or sen- iors, but there ore some sophomores who managed to arrange their schedules to include vocal. The chorus, attired in maroon and ivory robes renders ' stirring anthems during chapel assemblies. Certainly not limited to the sacred, the members constantly add new secular numbers to their rep- ertoire. The mixed chorus ' is always a delight in the annual spring concert, where the students ap- pear in formal attire. The class participated in the minstrel and, this year, the Broadway musical, Bye-Bye-Birdie , was presented to add revenue to the band uniform fund. Four students, Linda Crowder, Linda Lipes ' , Sue Burkholder, Sue Hicks, Jay Whitehead, and David Clements, were selected to attend All-State West Chorus. The many activities of the vocal class en- rich the student school life at C.H.S. ALL STATE: F irst row — Sue Hicks, David Clements, Sue Burk- holder, Linda Crowder. Second row — Jay Whitehead, Steve Neol, Linda Salyers. First row: L, Smith, M. Clark, P. Bane, L. Salyers, P. Link- enhoker, S. Burkholder, K King, L. Crowder, J. McCaleb, C. Sites, P. Thompson, E. Bostic. Secortd row: D. Crawford, B. Downey, P. Miller, L. Lipes, J. Foster, L. Burks, J. Harmon, P. Worsham, E. Purkey, K. Long, B. Leitch, B. Bayne. Third row: C. Smith, D. King, J. Gibson, B. Dodd, D. Moon, S. Biggs, J. Stone, S. Hicks, E. Carter, M. Tingler, P, Vest, Fourth row: S. Neal, J. Whitehead, D. Vess, P. Linkenhoker, D. Clements, D. Lynn, J. Stone, D, Waddell, J. Craft, D. Herimonous, W. Lowen. First row: Beverly Taylor, pianist; Maria Necolau, Sharon Paula Rock, Joyce Boone, Brenda Back, Bonnie Plott, Joan Gilbert, Mary Caldwell, Gloria Downey, Ruth Smith, Brooks, Marion Paxton, Brenda Seyglinski. Second GIRLS’ VOCAL CLASS PARTICIPA TES IN MINSTREL Vocal I is composed entirely of girls from the freshman and sophomore classes. The public appearances of these girls have included the minstrel and several chapel assemblies. One of the girls, ninth-grader, Teresa Crawford, was a soloist in the minstrel and won several encores for her rendition of “Aren ' t You Glad You ' re Youi These girls, while younger than the mem- bers of Vocal II, are very talented and have given C.H.S. much reason to be proud of them. I I i Kim Rock, Bonnie Sprouse, Linda Jones, Teresa Crawford, Karen row: Entsminger. 1 1 1 No one enjoys the C.H.S. minstrel more than its musical director and pianist, Mrs. Nell Fleshman. Front row: S. Neal, C. Craft, Saylor, P. Craft, McCallister, Pax- ton, Meeks, L. Ervin. Second row: Robinson, Loan, Dudding, Humphries, Linda Hendricks, Claytor, K. Welch, Hicks, Poole, Landes, Carter. Third row: Vess, Rider, Hawkins, A. Taylor, Dow- ney. Standing: Hancock, B. Taylor, Lynn Hendricks, B. Ervin Pound, W. Taylor. ALL STATE BAND — left to right — Wayne Odgen, Janet Poxton, Susan Meeks, Linda Ervin, and Carol Craft. 1 12 SELECTED BA ND MEM- BERS EORM ORCHESTRA Front row: B. Griffith, T. Neal, Calehuff, Henning, Ellis. Second row; Dressier, Stettner, M. Welch, Fisher, Loan, B, Craft, Wood, Third row: D. Clutter, Loving, Dawson, L. Griffith, Lockhart, Raines, Arritt, Farmer, Standing: Scruggs, Onward Cougars , Legionnaires on Par- ade , are examples of the stirring marches Covington High School ' s band renders at pep rallies and football games. But never willing to limit itself to one musical field, the band also presents interpretations of classical and contemporary compositions. An annual delight for the students is the band ' s pop concert in which they perform such numbers as All The Things You Are , Hey, Look Me Over and numbers from current broadway hits. The proficiency of the band ' s individual members is proved in that five musicians were selected by audition to attend All State Band: Wayne Odgen, Janet Paxton, Susan Meeks, Linda Ervin, and Carol Craft, Mrs. Fleshman directs the band which, at Covington High School, is an extra-curricular activity. The band is as pleasing to the eye as to the ear. It ' s half-time shows feature intricate formations and its appearance in parades is one of militarily straight lines and brisk, synchronized steps. However, appre- ciation for the band is by no means limited to local residents, as witness their trium- phant performance in the half-time show of the Roanoke Shriner football game. There the Covington High School band appeared in advantage over thirty state bands. So intrin- sic a part of school life is the band, that activities without it are nearly unimaginable. STAGE BAND — leff to right — Front row; Susan Meeks, Raines, Albert Arritt, Sondra Farmer. Standing: Mrs. Flesh- Linda Ervin, Mike McCallister, Tom Neal. Second row: Mike man, director, Barry Taylor, Steve Neal. Smith, Dennis Rider, Walter Hawkins, Danny Vess, Ronnie 113 Kneeling: Bonnie Sprouse, Linda Salyers — head, Evelyn Bostic. Standing: Sandra Biggs, Linda Brown, Nancy Mays, Judy Rodes, Gwen Cook. POM POMS DON NEW UNIFORMS FOR ’64 SEASON This year at C.H.S. the Pom Pom ' s, on already blue-and-gold pom poms moved in perfect rhythm colorful group, added even more color os they don- os the girls performed original routines to the band ' s ned new uniforms for their foil activities. Irt their stirring marches. The amount of time the Pom Pom ' s dork blue vests, gold cummerbunds and white spend practicing is reflected in their flawless per- shorts, the Pom Poms participated in pep rallies formonces. The girls personify C.H.S. spirit, and half-time shows at football gomes. Rustling PAM MILLER IS CHOSEN C.H.S. HEAD MAJORETTE No matter what the occasion, pep rally, football game or pop concert, the C.H.S. band ' s performance rs enhanced by the attractive majorettes. Under the leadership of head majorette, Pam Miller, the girls originate their own routines and synchronize steps and twirls to the marches of the band. Prior to the annual pop concert, the majorettes call extra practice sessions to plan the choreography and discuss ideas for costumes to fit their numbers. Their hard work was clearly noticeable in such num- bers a Take Me Back To My Boots and Saddle in which the girls wore cowboy vests and guns with their boots. In pep rallies, the majorettes appear in matching shorts and blouses to execute peppy kicks and intricate baton maneuvers. In addition to their function as performers with the band the girls also fulfill such duties as ushering for the spring concerts of both the band and the vocal class. But whether in white and gold uniforms with fur hats, snappy dance costumes, or evening dresses, the ma- jorettes are as indespensable to the school as they are to the band. 1 M Kneeltng — Pam Miller — head majorette. 2nd Row — Charmaine George, Mary Lynn Cottrell, Patricia Linkenhoker, Cheryl Britt, Brenda Glenn. Bock — Michael Smith — Drum Major. 1 15 Sharing equally the joy of victory or the bitterness of defeat, the members of a school team fulfill or shatter dreams and feel the kinship of rigorous and sometimes unrewarded work. Desire for individual recognition dissolves into an overwhelm- ing urge to make the team look good. Not just to win, but to do our best, becomes our purpose in BETTY DOWNEY HEADS VARSITY CHEERLEADERS No C.H.S. cheerleader can afford to become com- placent in her position on the squad, for a new ruling allows cheerleaders to be elected for only one year at a time and each girl is aware that her performance at pep rallies, football, and basketball games may make or break her chances for reelection. In their dark blue skirts and white sweaters with the blue-and-gold- C on the front, these girls are uniformly attractive. Under the direction of Mrs. White, their pep and precision boosts the morale of fans as well as team-members. Individually and collectively, the cheerleaders are always an asset to C.H.S. JUNIOR VARSITY GETS ITS OWN CHEERLEADERS With the coming of the eighth grade to C.H.S. a new cheerleading squad was added. Although few in number they displayed their indomitable spirit in their enthuias- tic cheers. The spirit and pep of the junior cheer- leaders passed to the crowds and on to the field or court to the players. These five girls through arduous practice achieved many skills in leading their fellow students in fight yells. Until the last football was kicked or the last basket was made, the cheerleaders boosted their teams during the football and basketball seasons, and after the games they always remained to congratulate players and give a last yell for C.H.S. Top to bottom: Pam Byer, Jo Ellen Reid, Karen Entsmin- ger, Patricia Paulus, Janet Paxton, head. Clockwise, starf-ing at top- — -Betty Downey (head cheerleader), Carol Sites, Geneva Brown, Cathy Kenny, Patricio Thompson, Judy Cunningham, and Susan Taylor. 1 !9 ■ COVINGTON HIGH COUGARS HA VE WINNING SEASON Front row: P. Leitch, R. Hancock, 0. Eggleston, J. Anderson, 0. Reid, R. Lemmon, S. Neal, and P. Linkenhoker. Second row: F. Johnson, A. Gillespie, G. Burks, W. Camp, P Burks, S. Fisher, and D Vess. Third row: P, Worlitner, D, Rice, W. Lipscomb, B. Taylor, S. Morris, S. Cooke, and J. Craft. Fourth row: W. Hooker, J. Carter, W. McDonald, J. McClung, J. Kessinger, W, Leech, D. Whitehead, R. Griffith, R, Huffman, ond T. Vess. In August, a comparatively small group of boys began the grueling drills of preliminary football practice. With only six seniors as a nucleus, the experienced C.H.S. coaches began the tough job of building the 1963 Cougars. For head coach Boodie Albert and his boys the long exhausting hours spent in learning fundamentals and getting into condi- tion paid off in a 7-3 winning season. Assisting Boodie” at practice sessions and games as well as always giving encouragement to the in- dividual players were assistant coaches Tom Robert- son, Bo O ' Conner, and Pete Ergenbright. The squad, who elected John Anderson and Barry Taylor as Co-captains, saw the wisdom of their choice as both of these boys turned in one fine performance after another. Each team member, however, is deserving of praise, for the Cougar fans saw defensive, as well as offensive players shine on the gridiron. Covington High School played host to Clifton Forge High School on November 8, for the tradi- tional Little Brown Jug game. Highlighting each football season, this contest pits the two athletic arch-rivals against each other for the most coveted trophy of all. In an exciting game in which both teams displayed excellent sportsmanship as well as brilliant playing, cheering Cougar boosters Saw John Anderson make a spectacular 78 yard run to score the first touchdown of the game. The vic- torious Cougars kept the jug for the fourth straight year, and the co-captains received their just re- wards when WKEY presented Anderson with the trophy for the outstanding back in the game and Taylor received the trophy for the outstanding line- man. Also selected to All District team and to the second string All State team, John Anderson led the Cougars both in scoring (78 points) and in yards gained (8.4) per carry. Other Cougar standouts were Bill Henning (cen- ter) and Butch Reid (right end) who made All District team; David Vess (right guard) made All District second team, and Barry Taylor (fullback) and Phil Burks (guard) both made third team. 120 HEAD COACH “BOODIE” ALBERT DOES IT AGAIN Quarterback Buzzy Eggleston tricks an opponent with a quarterback sneak. 1963 FOOTBALL STATISTICS COVINGTON OPPONENT 6 Robert E. Lee 14 13 Bassett 3 20 Cave Spring 6 19 Northside 6 32 Franklin County 13 20 Bedford 0 39 Drewry Mason 21 7 William Fleming 19 0 Martinsville 6 13 Clifton Forge 0 169 88 won 7 lost 3 A long, spiraling kick by Preston Warlitner helps the Cougars out of a tight spot. 12 ) ANDERSON SCORES 13 T.D.’S; RUSHES 1300 YDS. 122 At ' AND REID LEADS DISTRICT IN PASS RECEIVING Mr. Earl Key presents Barry Taylor and John Anderson with Best Player trophies. Willard Camp (21) and on opponent both make an attempt to catch a pass. Faking a play to the right, Anderson scorches for a pass receiver. Assistant football coaches: (seated) Tom Robertson, line; Pete Ergen- bright, line; and Bo O ' Conner, backfield. 123 TEEDIE JOHNSON CHOSEN HOMECOMING QUEEN Miss Lily Albert Teedie Johnson bouquet as Jerry Alumni President, her Homecoming presents with a Phillips crowns Queen. During Covington High School ' s annual Home- coming game, there are more huddles than those on the football field. Alumni exuberantly greet former classmates, share memories, display family snapshots, and occasionally discuss the game. These returning students applaud the band ' s half-time show and fervently sing the Alma Mater. From the six senior girls, nominated by their fel- low classmates, the entire student body chooses their Homecoming Queen. The winner ' s name is kept secret until the halftime ceremonies when all six girls appear with their escorts to await the crown- ing of the new queen. The 1964 Homecoming Queen was Miss Teedie Johnson, who was crowned by Jerry Phillips of the Alumni Association. To climax a per- fect evening, the Cougars tromped Bedford 20-0. HOMECOMING ROYALTY: Susan Taylor, Patsy Linkenhoker, Escorts: Bobby Bowyer, John Mills, Gary Crawford, Jay Hardy, Kathy Kenny, Queen Johnson, Becky Forbes. Richard Downer. 124 C.H.S. ROMPS OVER CLIFTON TO KEEP BROWN JUG For the past twenty-six years, Covington High School and Clifton Forge High School have been battling it out on the gridiron in the annual Little Brown Jug classic. The week prior to this traditional game is filled with merriment and eager anticipation. One of the highlights is the annual skit and pep rally presented by the cheerleaders to the student body of C.H.S. This year the cheerleaders presented a parody on The Tide Family , a group of hillbilly per- formers from a television station in Roanoke. Mr Heretick gives co-captains Barry Taylor and John Ander- son The Jug to return to the trophy case. Cathy Kenny and Cougar Crackerjock , Bill Lipscomb, pose for Geneva Brown. Cheerleaders Carol Sites, Judy Cummingham, Pat Thompson and Susan Taylor take part in the skit. 125 FORMER BASKETBALL STAR RETURNS AS COACH VARSITY SQUAD: Coach O ' Conner, Dale Sams, Oliver Reid, Larry Wiley, William Henning, Walter Folks, Jay Hardy, Fred Ken- Robert Huffman, George Null, Jim McClung, Durwin Waddell, non, and Oakland Eggleston. The 1963-64 varsity basketball team ended the season with a record of four wins and twelve losses ' . This year ' s team hod an all new look as it was coached for the first time by Bo O ' Conner, a one time star Cou- gar player. Also, only three members had played on the varsity team previously. Butch Reid, one of C.H.S. ' s star players, put on a fine show in the opener with Alleg- hany as he racked up 43 points. Scoring over 300 points this year, Reid is well on his way to break Covington ' s high score record of 1 1 04 points. With the entire team returning next year. Coach O ' Conner is hopeful of a better sea- son. 1963-64 BASKETBALL STATISTSCS Cov. 0pp. 87 . . . .Alleghany 65 39 ... . Bassett 64 61 . . . .Franklin County 54 52 ... . Northside 58 68 ... . Fieldale 59 68 .. . . Bedford 60 42 . . . .Cave Spring 72 65. . . .Clifton Forge 85 54 . . . .Martinsville 101 53 ... . Drewry Mason 79 53 . . . .William Byrd . 76 57 . . . .Cave Spring 72 62 .. . . Northside . 64 50 . . . .Clifton Forge 96 75 ... . Bedford 96 62 , . . .Alleghany 66 948 1167 won 4 lost 1 2 126 GUARD BUTCH REID SCORES OVER 300 POINTS During a practice session, Butch Reid blocks on attempt by Durwin Waddell to score two points. Skipper Folks gets a rebound for the Cougars. Jimmy McClung helps raise the Cougar ' s score as he sinks o lay-up. 127 Bill Henning ond an opponent jump high in the air for the ball. ENTIRE SQUAD RETURNS FOR ACTION NEXT YEAR On a fast break play, Butch Reid drives in for a lay-up and two points to add to the score. Taking careful aim, Bill Henning tries for a basket. Cougar players wrestle with opp on€nts for the ball. Butch Reid shoots a long shot from the corner. 128 NEW C.H.S. GIRLS INTRAMURAL LEAGUE FORMED For the past several years, the Cov- ington girls have been competing in scholastic basketball with other teams in the district. This year, for the first time the girls turned to intramural basketball instead. Approximately 40 girls, divided into 6 teams, participated in the pro- gram. The teams played each other in series of games, resulting in the select- ing of a seasonal champion. The top teams in turn entered inta a tourna- ment, from which the school champion was chosen. Top players from each team were also honored. Through the copable planning of Mrs. White and Mrs. Plott, this new program was highly successful at C.H.S. During intramural games, two team players jump for possession of the ball while other team mem- t ers wait anxiously to see which way it will be tapped. ' 1 r Left- to right: Susan Meeks, Joan Hogg, Elizabeth Harding, Billie Plott, Gloria Downey, Faye Bilbro, and Candace Kenny. 129 JUNIOR VARSITY WORKS HAD TO GAIN VALUABLE Front: Coach Robertson, Mike Sams, David Atkinson, Robert Morris, Steve Cooke, Horace Cooke, Barry Tingler, Berkley With- Carpenter, Mike Brown, Stacey Morris, Daniel Vess, Edward Ly- row. diatt. Bock; John Gordon, Mike Jenkins, Bill Hepler, Charles When the last ball was dribbled down court and the final whistle sounded, the Jun- ior Varsity basketball team sported a record of four wins and eight losses. Even though the J.V ' s record was unspectacular, their spirit never flagged throughout the season. The team, coached by Tom Robertson, was composed of freshmen and sophomores for the most part To help his boys acquire leadership abilities and a sense of respon- sibility, Coach Robertson chose to let the team elect a different captain for each game. Having learned the basic fundamentals of basketball and having developed team co- operation, the J.V. ' s are expected to be a valuable asset to the Varsity squad next year. JUNIOR VARSITY 1963-64 BASKETBALL STATISTICS Cov. 0pp. 45 ... . Northside 30 42 ... . Bedford 40 23 . . . .Cave Spring 61 42 . . . .Clifton Forge 44 37. . . .Boy ' s Home 27 57. . . .William Byrd 67 33 ... . Cave Spring 55 31.... Northside 40 41 . . . .Clifton Forge 40 28 ... . Bedford 40 23 ... . Boy ' s Home 45 40 . . .William Byrd 41 442 520 won 4 lost 8 130 GAME EXPERIENCE FOR FUTURE VARSITY PEA Y Horace Cooke, fast thinking Cougar player, grabs a rebound from a less alert opponent. All eyes are on the basket as Danny Vess shoots a jump shot. Steve Cooke, despite all opposition, completes a one-handed push shot. 131 CO-CAPTAIN STEVE NEAL SETS NEW RECORD WITH The referee watches as Steve Neal attempts to pin his rival. Wrestling is the newest sport to be included in the athletic program of Virginia high schools. In this fast moving exciting contest of strength and agility, the individual is strictly on his own. Each wrestler, not the team makes the score. No matter to which of the twelve weight classes a wrestler belongs, he may be comparatively sure that his rival and he are equally matched in weight. To become a good wrestler requires mental alert- ness, physical stamina, quick foot work and a sense of timing. Although wrestling squad members must defend their own honor on the mat, loyalty to their team and school provides the stimulus for individual effort. Facing a seven match season with several tough teams in the offing. Coach Boodie Albert called his first practice in the middle of November. A vigorous program of exercises was followed and matmen of previous years pitched in to help teach newcomers the basic rules and various wrestling holds. Although many matches were close, the C. H.S. wrestlers ' final record was one win against six losses. First row: C. Dressier, S. Grumblatt, B. Per- singer, R. Varner, W. L o w e n, S. Neal, L. Smith. Second row: M. Scott, L. Bussard, T. Munsey, E. Morgan, F. Roach, T. Neal, T. Cooke. Third row: E. McClung, T. Fridley, B. Poague, D. Whitehead, M. Mayo, D. Vess. Fourth row: Coach Al- bert, R. Griffith, G. Burks, C. Fisher, D. Smith. 12 SECOND PI at the beginning of the take- down. Tony Munsey struggles to get the best of his opponent. Co-coptain Barry Taylor pins the player from Patrick Henry High School. The grimace on the face of Barry Taylor ' s competitor reveals the skillful and effective hold. 1964 WRESTLING RECORD Covington Opponent 15 Patrick Henry 37 43 William Fleming 13 8 Patrick Henry 42 23 Andrew Lewis 28 0 Nortside 56 23 Augusta Military Academy 33 5 William Fleming 49 117 258 Won 1 Lost 6 Larry Smith fights hard to pin his opposition. 133 COVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL COUGARS RETAIN BLUE Kneeling: Manager, Larry Gibson, Mike Sams, Raymond Dew, Hunter Mays, Tony Munsey, John Carter, John Anderson, Biliv Harold, Dale Sams. Second row: Monager, Franklin Roach, John Mills, Barry Taylor, Wade Leech, Jim McClung, William Hen- ning, Bobby Huffman, Robert Carpenter, Steve Cooke, Coach Ergenbright, Horace Cooke. This was the second straight year in which the Covington Cougars won the Blue Ridge District Championship. In district competition, the C.H.S. team suffered only one loss and this come in the final gome of the season Superb pitching, tight fielding, and strong hitting enabled the Cougar nine to sport this winning record. Not only did the Cougars steal the spotlight in the Blue Ridge District by being declared chom- •A- pions, but they also furnished the district with its best batter. In on unusual combination of pitching and batting skills, Billy Harold led the Cougars and oil other teams in the district with his .325 batting overage. Coach Pete Ergenbright finished his first year os ' baseball coach in fine style and he has high hopes for the ' 65 season for he loses only five players from this year ' s squad. 1964 BASEBALL STATISTICS Cov. 0pp. 5 . . . . Clifton Forge 3 5 . . . . Bedford 0 3 . . . . Milboro 1 3 . . . . Clifton Forge 5 6 . . . . Mi Iboro 3 5 . . . . Fieldole 0 7 ... . Fieldole 4 2 . . . . Alleghany 1 1 . . . . Cove Spring 0 3 . . . . Cove Spring 1 6 . . . . Alleghany 5 9 ... . Bedford 4 9 . . . . Martinsville 3 3 . . . . Martinsville 4 34 won 12 lost 2 John Carter slides into first base in an attempt to beat the ball. 134 RIDGE DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP FOR SECOND YEAR Johnny Carter slugs one into centerf ield, which is good for a base hit. Catcher John Anderson hits o fly. The umpire and the catcher watch as Barry Taylor (32) wallops the ball into the outfield. Wade Leech crosses home plate to boost the Cougars score. 135 Front row: K. King, D. Hite, M. Hambrick, D. Pat- ton, P. McCaleb (assistant leader), W. Jackson, T. Johnson (leader), J. Anderson, W. Lipscomb, S. Nic- kols, W, Garmon. Second row: C. Swain, S. Carpenter, S. Humphries, S. Gillespie, B. Baker, B. Taylor, B. Se- mones, J. Childs, C. Lowen, K. Brooks, B. Firebaugh, B. Kincaid, J. Floyd, J. McCaleb, A. George, B. Plott. Third row: G. Irvine, B. Ervin, M. Armentrout, K. NEW CLUB BOOSTS MORALE OL COUGARS AND LANS This year a new club came into being at Cov- ington High School. The Pep Club was formed to meet the need for a better organized cheering sec- tion at athletic events. Spearheaded by Mrs, Mar- garet White, and encouraged by Teedie Johnson Counterclockwise — L. Ervin, D. Spencer, I. Salyers, J. Hogg, D. Hostetter, E. Harding, B, Ervin, A. Bilbro, M. Armentrout, S. Farmer, J. Ellis, L. Payton, C. Kenny, B. Downey, J. Winebriner, C. Sites, C. Long, G. Stevenson, P. Miller. the idea fired the enthusiasm of loyal students and finally materialized into a group of some seventy eager members. The club members sat in a body at football games and, no matter what the weather, vociferously lent their support to the cheerleaders. The spirit of the Pep Club has proved contagious, for verbal enthusiasm for the Cougars reached an all-time high in the 1 963 season. Besides serving capably as club leader, Teedie Johnson painted a gigantic sign to go over the home cheering section, and as a permanent gift, she painted the huge Cougar emblem which now hangs in the gym. The Pep Club was also responsible for maintain- ing a bulletin board which featured all the news articles and pictures concerning C.H.S. students. Members also sponsored a new cheer contest and, as a money-raising project, sold Cougar pennants. New though it may be, the Pep Club has already proved its value to the school. ACTIVE GIRLS EARN LETTERS Although inter-scholastic athletic competition for girls has been eliminated at Covington High, it is still possible for a co-ed to earn a monogram. As coveted by girls as it is by boys, this emblem can be earned by cheerleaders, majorettes and mem- bers of the band, and the letter represents many hours of diligent practice as well as excellent per- formances. Knighton, B. Leitch, L. Lipes, J. Loan, M. Cooke, B. K. Entsminger, C. Quinn, L. Wheeler, P. Worsham, M. Claytor, B, Briscoe, S. Knick, P. Bane, J. Hodges, B. Landis, L. Ervin, S. Hicks, F. Bilbro, J. Foster, C. Bayne, B Maupin, B. Sprouse, L. Jones, V. Franson. Long, L. Richmond, J. Hogg, L. Wheeler, P. Fleming, Fourth row; C. Baker, J. Gillespie, C. Kemper, R. Cook, B. Forbes, B. Basham. COUGARS EARN BIG “C’S” One of the proudest days in o boy ' s life is that day he receives the big C which identifies him as a fighting Cou- gar and a member of the Monogram Club, He may earn that coveted emblem by participating in one or more of the four inter-scholastic sports, football, bas- ketball, baseball or wrestling. Not only do the boys ' exhibit athletic prowess, but they prove themselves fine hosts as well. Each year they sponsor the Valentine Dance, and their annual spring picnic is by far the school ' s ' finest! Front ' row: S. Neal, J. Anderson, J. Kessinger. Sec- ond row; O. Eggleston, 0, Reid, R. Varner, D. Vess. Third row: R. Carpenter, D. Heironimus, J. Carter, W. Folks, T. Fridley, T. Neal. Fourth row; D. Wad- del, B. Harlow, L. Bussord, M. Rice, J. O ' Conner. Whether enjoying the dreamy atmosphere of the prom or kick- ing up their heels at the “Hootenanny Hop,“ students are at their best when they socialize at school functions. Manners are conscientiously polished and rules of etiquette become sec- ond nature, but most of all, our purpose is just to have fun through our 139 Cjaro e Ann lanc is Front ' : Evelyn Marie Bos- tic, Patricia Ann Linken- hoker, Susan June Tay- lor, Mary Catherine Ken- ny. Second row: Linda Louise Crowder, Edda Lee Johnson, Carole Ann Landis, Rebecca Dale For- bes, Helen Faye Reynolds. Tit is s t)ooin ion School— 1 964 jBinc a 3ouise Growcfer In early April, the senior boys ' were given the pleasant but difficult assignment of choosing seven girls to vie for the title of Miss C.H.S. However, as a result of a tie, nine girls were permitted to try for the coveted honor. On April 14, the nine girls, resplendent in formal gawns, appeared before three out-of-town judges, all new teachers from Alleghany County High School. All the girls displayed remarkable poise as they walked down the specially built ramp, exe- cuted a turn, and then walked back across the stage. The judges interviewed the girls individually, and after due consultation, they announced the names of the four finalists they had selected. Until her identity is revealed in the yearbook, the name of the new Miss C.H.S. is kept secret. All the girls who partici- pated in the contest were beauties in their own right and a credit to their school. wm Displaying the prize winning vegetable corsages their dates had made for them are Earl McClung, second runner-up, Charles Pound, winner; and David Vess, first runner-up. LINDA RICHMOND MAKES WINNING NECKLA CE EOR CHARLES POUND A Sadie Hawkin ' s Dance is not complete without at least one Virginia Reel. Here, students take time out from the usual modern donees to revive the old tradi- tion. 142 TRI-HI-Y SPONSORS SUCCESSFUL HOOTENANNY When the Shamrocks took a break, another vocal group consisting of Donny Vess, Bucky Meeks, Durwin Waddell, Larry McCallister and Jedy Sartain took over. M3 Wsk ' l y | Jay Hardy and Teedie Johnson dance in front of a beautifully decorated tree at the Christmas formal. FRIENDLINESS, HIGH SPIRITS AND HUMOROUS ANTICS MARK PRE-XMAS SEASON A T C.H.S. Whether it is because spirits are always high prior to the Christmas holidays or because the Student Council goes to such pains to decorate beautifully, the Christmas Formal is always a memorable event on the C.H.S. social agenda. The students are at their congenial best as they dance, chat, or sip punch under boughs of greenery, flanked by the snow scenes painted by the art class. Dominating the scene, a mammoth pine tree, carefully decorated, lent its beauty and fragrance to the atmosphere. Candles, candy canes, camaraderie: these make the Christmas Formal. The girls of the journalism class, Laura Wheelwright, Nancy Kay Biggs, Linda Ervin, Gwen Anderson, Midgie Ergenbright, and Beth Ray, brought smiles to the faces of the students and teachers as they went through the halls singing new renditions of familiar Christmas songs. They chose this novel way of presenting complimentary pictures to the faculty. Their parodies proved so popular thot they later sang more of them over the P.A. system. Just a smidgin ' more to the left, Anne Friel tells Kyle Keyser as they put the finol touches on the glimmering Christmas Tree. )45 Winners of the costume contest at the Mardi Gras were Jay Hardy, Midgie Ergenbright, Bill Lipscomb, and Cherie Davis. As part of the festivities at the Mardi Gras, balloons were released and everyone tried to pop as many os he could. 146 SPANISH CLUBS GIVE GALA MARDI GRAS One of the most unusual dances held at Covington High was the Mardi Gras. Sponsored jointly with the Spanish Club from Alleghany High, the Mardi Gras was a costume affair and all who went were required to wear masks. Prizes were awarded for the best costumes in various catego- ries. All club members were required to converse in Spanish; however, their mono-lingual guests were allowed to speak in English. The Mardi Gras proved successful in cementing friendships between the two clubs and in giving all students an authen- tic sample of social life south of the border. The climax of the Mardi Gras came when the students attending were blindfolded, given a stick and three chances to break the pinata, an effigy of Fidel Castro, to get the candy inside. Before the contest began, the presi- dents of the two clubs, Lynda Rogers (C.H.S.) and Jo Jo Herald (A. C.H.S.) posed with the pinata. A masked guest takes a wild swing at the pinata. 147 JUDY CUNNINGHAM REIGNS OVER VALENTINE DANCE John Anderson, president of the Monogram Club, is shown with Judy Cunningham after announcing her selection as new Mono- gram Queen. Couples enjoy dancing at the Valentine Dance. Betty Jo Wyatt, runner- up; and Barry Taylor, her sponsor; pose with Queen Judy Cunningham and John Anderson 148 F.N.A. SPONSORS A JOHN PA UL JONES SOCK HOP I know I left ' em out here, Danny Vess says as he tries to find his shoes after the John Paul Jones Sock Hop, Students ore always willing to try something new. Here they do the John Paul Jones dance which is designed to help the guests get ac- quainted. 149 The cast of ' 64 Minstrel. MINSTREL 1964 SPRINGS SE VERA LSURPR ISES The lights are dimmed and a hush falls over the audience. The chorus starts singing the famil- iar strains of Come on Down South and an- other show is on its way. The students started working on this show nearly a month in advance. Songs must be selected, jokes written, costumes of gay colors designed and made, and back-drops constructed. For these jobs, students and teachers volunteer. To add spice to the program, the dancers per- form novelty numbers with the chorus singing in the background. Various students display their vocal talent in solos backed by the chorus. The endmen cracked jokes, using the interlocutor as their straight man. After an all too short show the chorus, dancers, and endmen join to give rendition of Good Night as their finale. The lights come on and the audience leaves, humming tunes, trying to remember the funniest joke or discussing their favorite part. The costumes are put away, the back-drop stored, and already they are beginning to plan for next year ' s show ' Lynda Rogers and endman Steve Neal seemed to enjoy their tap dance to the old favorite Side By Side as much as everyone else. 150 “ITS ANOTHER OPENING OE ANOTHER SHOWN As usual, the endmen surprised the audience by making a novel en- trance. Pat Thompson gazed into her mirror, then told the audience 1 Feel Pretty . Sceva Early ' s aid, while Pam Miller and Charmaine George ad- justs Patsy Linkenhoker ' s costume. Back-stage during the minstrel, there is mass confusion, but the spirit of helpfulness is prevalent. Donna Spencer comes to 151 NEW SOLOISTS, ENDMEN, DANCERS hard Twink Hambric, a new endman who had everyone talking about his resemb- lence to Jimmy Durante, teams up with veteran endmen, “Buckwheat Neail and Possum Vess to pose for a picture. When Linda Crowder sang, There ' s Yes! Yes! In Your Eyes , it was tell who was having more fun, Linda or the lucky fellow, Paul Linkenhoker. Sassafrass Folks, Light ' nin Fisher, Bouncer Vess, Twink Hambric, Buckwheat Neal ond Possum Vess tell the audience, I think I shall have seen everything when I see an elephant fly. The minstrel chorus takes the audience Up The Lazy River , accompanied by Mike Smith ' s trumpet. 152 AND CHORUS MEMBERS JOIN MINSTREL CAST Mr. Haysl ' ett, Mr, O ' Conner, Mr. Jones, Mr. Ergengright and Mr. Hammond seem to per- sonify the very essense of grace, precision and feminine appeal as they did a light, airy, interpretive dance to Here Comes Cookie . No doubt, Possum Vess ' s ivy-league clothes and modest unassuming manner explain why the girls Go Wild, Simply Wild over him. 153 Sassafros Folks, Light ' nin Fisher and Bouncer Vess are re- luctant to leave their lady loves, Bonnie Dodd, Becky Leitch and Judy Gibson long enough to Shuffle Off to Buffalo . Ain ' t We Got Fun? Judy Gibson and Paul Linkehoker asked and painted smiles of the children seem to indi- cata an affirmative answer. “BYE-BYE BIRDIE” EE A TURES AN ALL-STUDENT l ' - ' .I 1 1 At the court house, Sweet Apple ' s mayor (Wayne Lowen) delivers an impressive speech, welcoming Conrad Birdie to the town and presenting him with a genuine 1 4 karat gold key generously donated by the workers at the Sweet Apple Brass Works . This year the vocal classes presented Bye Bye Birdie in lieu of their usual spring concert. Stu- dents and townspeople alike were delighted with this musical comedy which was directed by Mrs. Nell Fleshman with the assistance of Mrs. Margaret White as choreographer. A satire, the story revolves about rock ' n roll singer Conrad Birdie ' s (Durwin Waddell) imminent induction into the U S. Army. Conrad ' s manager, Albert Peterson (Steve Neal) and Albert ' s secretary. Rose Alvarez (Bonnie Dodd), dream up one last promotion gimmick for their guitar-thumping, hip- swinging client. They decide that he ' ll journey to Sweet Apple, Ohio, to bestow a farewell kiss on Kim McAfee (Pat Thompson), president of Sweet Apple ' s Conrad Birdie Fan Club. Such a simple plot cries out for complications and they certainly come in the form of Albert ' s domineering mother (Polly Worsham) and in Kim ' s jealousy-ridden steady (Mike Hambric). Kim ' s family also come in for their share of the lime- light. Mr. McAfee (Danny Vess) is especially thrilled at the prospect of being on the Ed Sullivan Show . Mrs. McAfee (Kammie King) and Kim ' s little brother (Steve Vess) are somewhat less enthusiastic than their husband and father, but they too become caught up in the general air of excitement that prevails in Sweet Apple. Audience reaction was almost as exuberant as the performance, and coming in for special praise were two of the productions numbers, The Tele- phone Hour, and the Shriners ' Ballet . The latter number was especially notable for Bonnie Dodd ' s unihibited dancing on a table top. As frenzied fans of Conrad ' s the girls in the vocal class were in their element whether lustily singing We Love You, Conrad, or screaming at his every move or word, indeed, Bye Bye Birdie was a wonderful climax to the musical year. The girls from Sweet Apple wax enthusiastic about Kim Mc- Afee and Hugo Peabody going steady: He ' s in love with Kim. Kim ' s in love with him. But the fellows take a dimmer view: 154 Hello Hugo. Hi ya. Stupid! Whatcha wanta go get pinned for? CAST AND PLAYS TO A FULL HOUSE BOTH NIGHTS Rose Alvarez ' s (Bonnie Dobb) appearance in an orange costume made no impression on the Shriners until she executed a wild dance on the table top. Then, the pseudo-Shriners threw caution to the wind and Rose got more ottention than she had bargained for. In Hymn For A Sunday Evening , the McAfee ' s portrayed by Danny Vess, Kammie King, Pot Thompson and Steve Vess sing a melodious paeon to their idol, Ed Sullivan. Albert (Steve Neal) tries desperately to preserve Conrad ' s image for the TV audience while Mr. McAfee hams it up for the camera. 155 To the stately theme from Exodus, junior and senior class officers proudly lead the Grand March. CA TH Y KENN Y A ND MIKE SMITH ARE PROM ROYALTY In early spring at Covington High School comes that most magic of all events — the Junior-Senior Prom. The juniors, keeping faith with their predecessors, went all out to make this dance memorable. Proving that Hawaii ' s state- hood has not effaced her allure, the juniors chose Aloha as the theme of the prom. The scenes on the walls of the softly-lit gym depicted moonlight on the beach, tropical plants, a waterfall and a huge volcano. A canopy draped from the center of the ceiling created the illusion of a midnight sky dotted with silvery stars hung at different levels. The atmosphere was given a distinct tropical flavor in the foyer, where two imposing silhouettes of a native boy and girl adorned the entrance to the gym. As a memento each senior was presented a pastel lei, the fiftieth state ' s traditional welcome. Dreomy-eyed couples danced to the strains of the Cham- pagne Orchestra. Guests, students and faculty-members were equally impressed by the program, which featured various members of the junior class in South Sea Costumes. Danny Vess, Durwin Waddell and Wayne Lowen provided stirring native music on ukuleles and a guitar. Judy Gibson sang the lovely Aloha Oe , theme song for the dance, and five grass-skirted hula girls pantomimed on ancient story. Two beach-combers, executed a peppy novelty dance. Will- iam Henning, president of the junior class, narrated the program and welcomed the guests. Miss Drewry and Miss Ward presided at the punch bowls, aided by four assistants from the junior class. Still the magic lingered, right up until the last dance. In years to come, the sight of a foil-covered star and a slightly crushed, but still colorful lei, carefully preserved in a scrapbook, will evoke memories of that enchanted evening , the night of the 1 964 Junior-Senior Prom, With gracefully swaying hands, Judy McDaniel tells the story of the exotic South Sea Isles. 156 JUNIOR CLASS CHOOSES “ALOHA” FOR PROM THEME Betty Downey bestows a lei, the traditional Hawaiian welcome, on Bill Hepler. Selected king and queen by popular vote of the junior class, Mike Smith and Cathy Kenny reigned over the Island Paradise created by the juniors. Waltzing to the romantic melodies of the Cham- pagne Orchestra, the couples sway beneath the star studded South Sea sky. 157 WITH CAME A FINE YANKEE VISITOR, Judy Cunningham says, Miss Thomas, this is Jeanne Chapman, our exchange student. Jeanne, Miss Thomas, our guidance counselor. In April, Covington High School welcomed an exchange student from Huntington, L.I., New York, Jeanne Chapman. Jeanne was the guest of Judy Cunningham, who later was Covington ' s exchange student to Huntington. She did not confine hgr visits to sophomore classes only, but visited junior and senior classes as well. To a girl from a bustling N.Y. suburb, life in a small town must have been something of a novelty but Jeanne apparently enjoyed the inno- vation. When, Jeanne left at the end of a week she left behind many fast friends. 1 58 INNOVA TIONS IN SOME CLASSES AND A WARDS These girls in Mrs. White ' s physical education class have learned that exercises can be beautiful as well as beneficial. These girls received certificates of proficency in business. Fronf row: Dorothy Hite, Carolyn Wheeler , Linda Evans, arbara Haynes, Irma Rice, Gloria Dressier, Judy Rhodes. Second row: Joan Hogg, Kaye Laughorne, Janey Rhodes, Wanda Thomas, Susan Taylor. In a change from speech-moking, the public speaking class presented a humorous one act play, Swept Clean Off Her Feet. Midgie Ergenbright appeared as a bookworm who is bribed by two salesmen with a penny sucker to give them in- formation on her older sister. First year winners of academic awards: Mike McCallister, Rita Lan- dis, Linda Calehuff, Brenda Saylor, Karen Hill, Mildred Carter, Karen Entsminger. Sec- ond row: Janet Paxton, Wanda Humphries, Joan Hogg, Billie Plott, Susan Maeks, Ruth Smith, Sarah Akers. Third row: James Lawson, David Whitehead, James Stet- tner, Lewis Whitrow, Pamela Byer. 1 59 IT BROUGHT BASEBALL GLORY AND IT WAS ALSO Billy Harold was presented a trophy for having the highest batting overage in the district for baseball (.325). Third Year Lettermen in Football: Seated: Wade Leech, David Vess, Oliver Reid, Standing: Barry Taylor. Cheered on by fellow team members, Johnny Carter adds another run to the Cougar ' s score. 160 Four yeor letterman in foootball: John Anderson. TIME FOR HANDING SENIORS THE SPOTLIGHT WAYNE ODGEN Science (highest scholastic average for boys in college preparatory cur- riculum) IRMA RICE Home Economics EDDA JOHNSON Art KAMLA KING Social Studies (highest scholastic averoge for girls in college preparatory curriculum) AND THEY SHONE BRIGHTLY IN ACADEMICS WILLIAM DAWSON Shop GLORIA DRESSLER Business JUDY KEITH AND CAROL NACE ICT and DE Winners of state homemaking degrees: Front row: Patty Phillips, Irma Rice. Second row: Janey Rhodes, Wanda Thomas, Corolyn Wheeler. 162 THE SENIOR BANQUET KEPT WITH C.H.S. TRADITION The Reverend Robert Hughes spoke on the senior motto, Tomor- row is rich in promise. He was introduced by senior class secretary, Susan Taylor, (below) This year, the seniors held their banquet at the Eagle ' s Nest, a picturesque restaurant, 17 miles outside of Coving- ton. The seniors and teachers ate their meal in a screened pavillion and were entertained by a trio, Evelyn Bostic, Susan Taylor and Carolyn Wheeler. But all was not frivolity, a thought-provoking talk based on the senior motto. To- morrow is rich in promise, was given by the Reverend Robert Hughes. Then the seniors sang their alma mater for the last time. THEY ‘LEFT THEM LA UGHING’ WITH SUPERLA TIVE Appropriately garbed for their various roles, these seniors appeared in the class day skit as memories out of the past or prophecies for the future. First-grade school-marm, Joyce Gregory, finds it necessary to mete out justice to culprit Danny Boone while the plaintiff, Linda Evans, oversees the punishment with smug self-satisfaction. Rich- ard Crowder and Dottie Hite seem unconcerned with Danny ' s fate. I 64 Great white hunter , Greg Scott, is in a stew for instigating a Mau Mau uprising. The culinary genuises are Lorry Smith, Gary Crawford, and Bo Bo Fridley. Back in 1960, when the sen- iors were freshmen, Elvis Pres- ley had all the girls scream- ing, swooning ond snatching at his clothes. Here, Elvis (Bill Lipscomb) is surrounded by ardent fans, Kaye Laug- horne, (on floor), Faye Rey- nolds, Patty Phillips, Nadine Shue, Bonnie Hepler and Joney Rhodes. CLASS DA Y PROGRAM A look into the future discovers Beth Roy and Lanny Scruggs as Apache dancers in a left-bank nightclub in Paris. It is always interesting to look at grandmother ' s pictures of her school days, but when the grand- mother is a classmate and her pictures come to life, it ' s twice the fun. Gwyneth Anderson por- trayed herself some 60 years hence and answered her granddaughter ' s (Charlotte Traynor) inquiries about Grandma ' s younger days by leafing through her scrapbook. As Grandmother Anderson gave the highlights of grammar school, seniors acted out the incidents she recalled. A May-pole dance in the third grade and an Indian pageant presented by sixth-graders were two such memories. The senior trip to New York was rehashed, with a special number by the Rockettes , the C.H.S. boys. As the grandmother related how fifty of her classmates had been transferred to the new county school, an atmosphere of mock solemnity descended and Jerry Gibson read the class will. To the dis- appointment of her granddaughter, Grandma then fell asleep, and the little girl proceeded to look through the remaining scrapbook pages, which told of some of the seniors ' fates after graduation. On these pages was a letter from a couple who were performing an Apache dance in a left-bank Parisian nightclub. Newspaper clippings told of a Mau Mau uprising in which Greg Scott met an untimely end in a stew pot. The other seniors ' fortunes were like- wise foretold. The class doy skit was written and directed by Mrs, Margaret White and every senior was featured in the skit itself or was mentioned in either the will or the prophecy. The program closed with a serious class poem, written and read by Peter Grumblatt. Then the alma mater was sung and the seniors sang a little uncertainly around the lumps in their throats. It was understandable for, humorous or not, class day is a milestone in the high school student ' s life. THEN CAME GRADUA TION DA Y FOR THIS GROUP OF Af left Valedictorian Irma Gale Rice; Saluta- torian Gloria Mae Dressier, commercial course. Class day, senior banquet, final exams, commencement practice, bac- calaureate service, these are the fleeting impressions of the last weeks at C.H.S. The pregraduates tend to cling to any excuse to return to their familiar haur� ts: the classrooms, the gym, the auditorium and cafeteria. Underclassmen are spoken to benev- olently by the same people who once called them rats . Teachers are sought as confidantes and fellow- seniors assure one another that they ' re really happy to be graduat- ing. It ' s |ust that there is that indefin- able feeling of happiness and unhap- piness; eagerness and reluctance; nostalgia and anticipation. These are the intangibles of graduation. The tangibles are mortar boards, diplo- mas and awards. And there is pride in oneself, in C.H.S., and in graduation. For one more purpose is fulfilled and one more pinnacle is reached. The seniors reach for and strive for perfection in other fields, anxious as alumni of C.H.S. to carry on the tradition of success. Front row: Barry Taylor, Barry Marshall, Gwyneth Anderson, Susan Taylor, Gloria Dressier, Irma Rice. Second row: David Vess, Richard Scruggs, Bethel Ray, Patricia Knick, Lindo Evans, Barbara Haynes. Third row: Danny Boone, Warren Jackson, Catherine Kenny, Linda Kelly, Patricia Linkenhoker, Brenda Ervin. Fourth row: Gene Sampson, Jerry Gibson, Bonnie Hepler, Carole Landis, Janey Rhodes, Alice Draughon, Fifth row: Thomas Blair, Gregory Scott, Carolyn Wheeler, Judy Rhodes, Edda Johnson, Wanda Thomas. Sixth row: Edward Salyers, Dorothy Hite, Nadine Shue, Rebecca Forbes. Seventh row: William Ralsten, Larry Smith, Gary Crawford, Ronald Black. 166 PEOPLE WITH A PURPOSE. . . Front row: Kamla King, Joan Hogg, Judy Keith, Wayne Odgen, Michael Smith. Second row: Faye Reynolds, Yolanda Gibson, Pat- ricia Phillips, John Anderson, William Lipscomb, Third row: Sue Burkholder, Linda Cook, Kaye Laughorne, Richard Downer, Larry Wolfe. Fourth row: Judy McCaleb, Linda Crowder, Carol Nace, John Carter, Robert Jones. Fifth row: Joyce Gregory, Marie Armen- trout, Pamela Thurston, Richard Crowder, William Dawson. Sixth row: Coleen Alderman, Evelyn Bostic, Charlotte Traynor, William Hepler. Seventh row: Thomas Fridley, Peter Grumblatt, Steven Neal. Winners of the Alumni Association ' s Most Outstanding Student Awards: Michael Smith and Kamla King. The end of the 1963-1964 school year brings a sense of fulfilled purpose. Teachers and stu- dents close grade books and textbooks with a feeling of accomplishment: for the physics laws and algebra axioms memorized; chemistry ex- periments done and English term papers handed in; Spanish idioms learned and sketches and paintings completed in art. Club members and their sponsors put away banners, pennants and charters, for another year and remember their finished work; new cheers learned and new members gained; money earned for worthy causes and projects completed satisfactorily; the special trips en- joyed and accolades won. Students recall the dances of the year; the Tri-Hi-Y Hootenanny Hop and the Student Council Christmas Formal; the John Paul Jones Sock Hop and the Junior-Senior Prom. Coaches, managers, and players store athle- tic equipment and uniforms, remembering with pride the 1964 sports: the homecoming game and the victory over Clifton Forge to keep the Little Brown Jug, the winning of the Blue Ridge District Championship for the second year; the football, basketball, baseball, and wrestling honors won by individuals. Teachers, students, coaches, players and club-members look back with pride and for- ward with determination For there is always another subject to master, another project to complete, another dance to enjoy and another game to win. For all the years to come, Cov- ington High School ' s students and faculty con- tinue to be People With A Purpose. 167 Always striving to provide only the best quality of merchan- dise, the businesses in Covington are especially solicitous of the interests of the high school. Because the patronage of teen- agers is important to the merchants of the city, they are always most willing to support our yearbook through their 168 169 For Fine Service Better Values ' for Better Living PHiLLIP ' S CLEANERS MONTGOMERY WARD AND COMPANY Unexcelled Dry Cleaning Satisfaction Guaranteed 1 1 1 Short Street Covington Phone 965-3286 or BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ' 64 Your Money Back HODGES JEWELRY STORE LITTLETON SHELL STATION Quality Jeweler For 49 Years Tires — Accessories — Batteries Artcarved and Orange Blossom Diamonds Lubrication — Wheel Balancing Watch Inspector For C 0 Railroad Fine Watchmaking, Engraving, Bridge Street and Jewelry Repgir Phone 965-3346 GREENMILL RESTAURANT Compliments of Home Cooked Meals and Sandwiches AMERICAN HEALTH and Orders To Take Out LIFE INS. CO. Special Plan For Teachers 114 East Riverside Avenue E. Ryland Childress, Agent Covington, Virginia 205 Peoples ' Fed. Bldg. Phone 965-8366 Roanoke, Virginia FERGUSON VENDING and THE DAILY NEWSPAPER SALES CO A living textbook that ' s completely re- written every day with the most up-to- Contact date information on a great many school subjects. E. W. Ferguson READ THI ROANOKE TIMES Lowmoor, Virginia Scanokp Morl -2Cfuia 170 THE CITIZENS MTIOMl BAM Covington, Virginia We are equipped to serve you Use Our Drive-In Windows Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Member Federal Reserve System coviMTo mmmm company Strand, Visulite, and Covington Hi-Way Drive-In Theaters Get More out of life Go out to a movie Owned and Operated by H. W. Robertson, Sr. 171 DOWNER ' S STORE Compliments of Hardware Variety Your One-Stop Store BARR-TOPHAM COMPANY 610 Highland Avenue Phone 962-1 1 1 1 325 West Main Street Open Until 9:00 P. M. Covington, Virginia WRIGHT ' S TEXACO C. W. MOTORS, INCORPORATED MONROE AND LOCUST Rambler STREETS International Trucks — Farm Equipment Downtown Covington, Va. SALES and SERVICE Ph. 962-6281 or 962-8677 Trust your car to the man who wear the star. One-Half Mile East of Covington, Rt. 60 Compliments of COVINGTON GROCERY COMPANY GENERAL OFFICE SUPPLIES Wholesale Distributors 213 N. Maple Avenue 1 07 Fudge Street Covington, Virginia Covington, Virginia Phone 962-6656 Phone 962-2137 ALLEGHANY PUBLISHERS PROPST SMITH Commercial Printing Wedding Stationery BARBER SHOP North Maple Avenue 261 West Main Street Covington, Virginia Dial 965-4246 172 COVA OIL CORPORATION Distributor Gulf Oil Products Dial 965-5226 Covington, Va. SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINT STORE The Store For All Of Your Point Needs Dial 965-3352 435 W. Main St. Covington, Virginia Don ' t Forget Your Green Stamps BRISCOE ' S ESSO SERVICENTER 803 S. Lexington Ave. Covington, Virginia Phone 965-98] 1 We Give S H Green Stamps Cato ' s New Store CATO ' S W, Main Street Dial 962-8036 Visit Our New Store For The Latest In Women ' s Apparel 173 UNITED VAN LINES, INC. Moving With Care 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 Dear Graduate, Congratulations on the successful completion of your high school cur- riculum. You have passed a most vital and important phase of preparation for your curriculum vitae. In today ' s world of increasing technological advancement in the com- munication field, os well as industry, the ability of the new hireling to advance to positions of greater responsibility is essential. We cannot afford to give on-the-job training to those not qualified with a sound and thorough educational background. The future is yours. Your standard of living, your position in the life of your community and your economic security may very well depend on the amount of education you take with you when you first seek employment. For those of you who are qualified to benefit by higher education, may we urge you to take it, if you possibly may do so. CLIFTON FORGE-WAYNESBORO TELEPHONE COMPANY 174 PRES BROWN ' S SPORT SHOP PALACE RESTAURANT Box 821 14 W. Washington St. Mr. A. R. Reynolds, proprietor Phone 662 Lexington, Va. Dial 962-0201 Pres Delivers The Goods Steaks Chops ' Sea Foods TOWN HOUSE MOTEL ALBERT SMITH, INC. Free T.V. ' s and Telephones Groceries — Meats — Vegetables Phones 962-1161 W. Main Street Covington, Va. 214 Highland Avenue Covington, Virginia Mr. Mrs. Leonard Joyner, Mgrs. Dial 962-2151 Free Delivery Compliments of M. H. FISHMAN CO. CHILD ' S ESSO STATION Variety and Department Store C. H. Post — Manager Jesse Cottrell — Mgr. 343 West Main Street All Auto Repair Work Covington, Virginia PLYMALE ' S BARBER SHOP W. V. P. P. cov. CREDIT UNION, INC. 3 Chairs to Serve You Low Cost Loans 104 S. Maple Avenue Covington, Virginia No Hidden Charges 422 W. Prospect Street Phone 962-9191 Covington, Virginia 175 THE SHOE BOX G. C. FAWLEY AGENCY, INCORPORATED Style and Fit In Beautiful Shoes Mutual Insurance Phone 962-9616 220 N. Maple Avenue Covington, Virginia Covington, Virginia BOTTLED GAS CO. ROSE ' S Of Covington Your Friendly 5, TO 25c Store 342 N. Maple Avenue Main Street Covington, Virginia Covington, Virginia Shop For Every Need Compliments of RITSCH ' S CLEANERS ARRITTS RADIO AND T.V. SERVICE Main Street 1138 Highland Avenue Dial 965-321 1 965-3021 Phone 962-3346 Covington, Virginia Covington, Virginia A. W. CRAWFORD Compliments of ROOFING CO. WESTERN AUTO Sunnymeade ASSOCIATE STORE Covington, Virginia Phone 965-8346 176 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ' 64 jAMisosi OIL mum, ii. Distributor of Shell Products and Firestone Tires Wholesale Plant Service Station 610 Locust Street 113 East Riverside Covington, Virginia J. B. SALTERIM. II. A Division of Columbian Bronze Corporation Manufacturers of Wrought Iron Furniture Congratulations, Seniors Laura, Beth, and Gwen give the furni- ture the once-over. 177 BUDDY ' S AND SONNY ' S Try Our Delicious Buddyburgers Hamburgers Hot Dogs French Fries Soft Drinks CARTER AND COX, INC. Independent Insurance Agent Insurance — Real Estate — Rentals 271 West Main Street Covington, Virginia Dial 962-2288 Hubert Cox Charles Nichols Mrs. Spinks Selects A Potted Plant For Gene. PURKEY FLORIST Flowers For All Occasions Dial 962-2241 340 Maple Ave. Nights, Sundays, and Holidays Call 962-8616 178 FRIDLEY ' S PHARMACY Service For The Sick 310 W. Main Street Covington, Virginia Dial 965-3166 One pound of hamburger, please. MAGAZINE GROCERY 545 North Alleghany Ave. FREE DELIVERY Covington, Va. Dial 965-2171 COVINGTON MOTOR COMPANY, INC. Let ' s take it fora trial run. Ford — Falcon Mercury — Comet ' Your Ford Dealer for 32 Years Covington, Virginia PAUL HUFFMAN Complete Line of Gas and Oil Equipment Repairs and Installations Phone Covington 962-0536 1 1 1 Monroe Avenue 179 If the Age is right, Come in Congratulations to the Class of 1964 CUNNINGHAM ' S BILLIARDS THE UNITED PAPERMAKERS AND PAPER WORKERS LOCAL 675 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 Covington, Virginia Building Materials For Your Dream Home at C. B. NETTLETON, INC. SUPERIOR READY MIXED CORPORATION Covington, Virginia Hot dog and a coke, please DOCK ' S GRILL Fine Foods — Good Drinks Phone 965-9351 Covington, Virginia Congratulations To The Class of ' 64 LEGGETT ' S DEPARTMENT STORE The Friendly Store And Home of Better Values Main Street Covington, Virginia CALLING ALL BOYS Automotive Parts At McCLUE BROTHERS lEORPORATED 815 Highland Avenue Dial 962-2144 181 Down on the farm the cash crop is TREES There’s one thing that’s keeping them down on the Tree Farm these days and that is a cash crop that needs no price supports, Government help or other artificial stimulation. That cash crop is TREES. All over the nation, from Maine to Texas and from Florida to Oregon, the sign of the accredited Tree Farm is becoming a familiar symbol. More than 50 million acres are now being cultivated under the Tree Farm system, whereby cutting, seeding, harvesting, fire and disease control are carried out ac- cording to tested, scientific forestry methods. Tree Farm- ers, operating as private, tax-paying individuals, are helping to assure the increasing raw material needs of the nation’s wood-using industries. These industries, in turn, provide our Tree Farmers with ready markets for America’s fastest growing cash crop — TREES. West Virginia Pulp and Paper 182 Congratulations to the Class of ' 64 COCA-COLA BOTTLiO COMPAIY Phone 962-2127 and PEERLESS CREAMERY Phone 962-2126 Monroe Street Covington, Va. “Why don ' t you bowl with us? COYIETOY RECREATION COMPANY MONROE LANES For Real Pleasure Join Your Friends or League and Bowl 183 Glass to fit any size window. COVINGTON GLASS MIRROR COMPANY 705 Monroe Avenue Phone 962-3621 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. Progre«s 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 THE COURTESY STORE 1 1 7 W. Main St. Means Finest Quality — Lowest Prices FAIRLAWN SERVICE STATION Tops in Service Top of the Hill A. C Bud Johnson Phone 965-3251 184 Mr. Hodges shows Gwen a crystal gloss OS ' Beth examines a pearl. HAROLD ' S 305 West Main Street Covington, Virginia Registered Jeweler of the American Gem Society Correct mounting and quality framing of all types of Certificates, Prints, Diplomas, Photographs, or Oil Paintings. Large Selection of Moulding Experienced Workmanship Quality Materials Reasonable Prices R. M. LOVING FUNERAL HOME Covington, Virginia Dial 962-2283 Whether it ' s new or used, you ' ll find it at Alleghany. ALLEGHANY MOTORS Chevrolet Oidsmobile Cadillac Dial 962-2274 Covington, Va. HILLS DRUG STORE Go to Hills For All Your Pills 332 West Main Street Phone 962-2131 Covington, Virginia 185 CLUTTER ' S ESSO SERViCENTER To Make Your Cor Go, Fill It Up With Esso Monroe Riverside Dial 962-8666 H. PHIL BURK General Contractors And Builders ' 310 Pine Street Dial 965-4211 Pretty and reasonable, too THE DRESS SHOP Ladies ' Ready-to-Wear Juniors, Misses, Half-Sizes OLIVER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY Wholesale Distributors Maintenance And Janitor Supplies — Specialities Dial 965-5681 Covington, Va. DISTRIBUTOR: Johnson Industrial Waxes and Cleaners Complete Janitor Supplies HERCULES POWDER COMPANY INCORPORATED !87 HOTEL COLLINS For Your Comfort Covington, Virg inia Meet Your Friends at NORTHSIDE DRIVE-IN Excellent Food Courteous Service Dairy Treat Cups — Sundaes — -Cones Complete Menu Delivery and Catering Service 1104 N. Alleghany Avenue Phone 962-2754 Covington, Virginia PROFESSIONAL MEN DENTISTS G. J. George K. McC. Crawford H. E. Adams’ B. M. Martin J. I. Bernhardt DOCTORS W. R. Garcia W. P. Fletcher LAWYERS Revercomb Revercomb Watson Carson ALLEGHANY HARDWARE COMPANY, INC. Good Goods at Good Prices Phone 962-2123—962-2124 Main Street Covington, Va. DRIVE-IN MARKET RFD 1 Phone 962-0146 Covington, Virginia M. F. Kelly — Owner For the Easiest Marketing Ever Ready, willing, and able WILHELM ' S GROCERY 515 Cypress Street Fine Food and Courteous Service Phone 962-8086 Covington, Virginia Be Sure With Pure Edgemont Drive Phone 962-5706 WHITESIDE ' S PURE OIL SERVICE STATION ROBERT L. JOHNSON CO. General Contractor Commercial Residential Industrial Building 1542 N. Alleghany Ave. Covington, Virginia Dial 962-7501 )89 DAIRY QUEEN Tastes Better Dilly Cones Sundaes D, Q. Sandwich Banana Splits ' Malts Freezes Pints — Quarts — Half-Gallons THE GLASS FLOWER HOUSE G. R. and R. Dean Andrews Complete Wedding Arrangements ' Funeral Designs Corsages Perpetual Floral Designs Dried Materials Exclusive Arranging by Dean Andrews 12 year designer Come in and Browse Lots of Parking ROOKLIN ' S DEPARTMENT STORE Shop Around the Corner 3 For Better Values Maple Ave. Dial 965-7281 Midgie and Marie select a new skirt and sweater. Monroe Avenue Covington Virginia Phone 965-9921 Road Service CRAGHEAD ' S AMERICAN STATION 190 COVINGTON DEPARTMENT STORE ' The Store of Brand Names Follow The Best-Dressed Students to See it Better on The Coble 275 W. Main Street Covington, Virginia BILL MALI PIN, Manager Phone 962-1231 191 Let ' s leave logging to experts! O. E. PARKER CO., INC A Complete Line of Building Remodeling Materials Hot Springs Road Covington, Virginia Phone 962-2268 TRAYLOR FURNITURE COMPANY Complete Home Furnishings Home of Fine Furniture 376 West Main Street Covington, Virginia Dial 965-5356 Nights, Sundays and Holidays Call 962-5559 Take heed and follow our lead For All Your Prescriptions ' Visit PLOTTS PHARMACY Phone 962-7776 603 Highland Avenue Covington, Virginia We Sell and Service ROY PHILLIPS FRIGIDAIRE SALES SERVICE 620 West Park Street Covington, Virginia Phone 962-5776 192 HERFF-JOIS MANUFACTURERS OF COVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL STANDARD CLASS RINGS VIRGINIA REPRESENTATIVE JAMES L. DECK P. 0. Box 4735 RICHMOND 29, VIRGINIA 193 GREENWAY ' S REAL ESTATE AUCTION CO. Auctioneers — Rentals — Real Estate City County — = Appraisals — F.H.A. Loan Advisors 2131 2 West Main Street P. O. Box 549 Covington, Virginia Phone 962-0281 or 962-4081 Handy place to have a flat! RADIATOR TIRE REBUILDERS Service We ' re Proud Of Radiator Repair Recoring — Tire Recapping Vulcanizing 315 Monroe Avenue Covington, Virginia — 962-2862 REID ' S GRILL AND BLUE ROOM Maple Avenue Covington, Virginia 1000 WKEY WATTS p Earl M. Key L 0 U W Owner and Operator f E R R E F W U 0 L P Watts 1 000 1340 on Your Dial ' Radio Is Everywhere 194 Monroe Riverside St, Dial 965-9901 Covington, Virginia MICK-OR-MACK Plus S H Green Stamps Phone 962-2231 This is a new Motorola. THE TRADING POST Motorola Television Sales Service 1 84 Monroe Avenue Covington, Virginia Phone 965-5216 VIA PHILLIPS Gulf Service Center I ' ll help you carry that For The Best in Food Supplies Shop at Your Home Owned SNEAD BUICK-PONTIAC COMPANY Buick — Pontiac Special — Tempest Sales ' and Service South Lexington Ave. Covington, Virginia Telephone 962-2224 195 Dial 965-5671 FIIIK’S JEWELERS 355 West Main Street The Number One Jeweler In The Nation Diamonds Watches Silverware and China We have all needed auto parts. WOODY ' S AUTO PARTS 916 Highland Avenue Covington, Va. Phone 965-8356 67 East Main Street White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Phone 468 Gene and Beth enjoy the new Stero Center. WOODY ' S APPLIANCE TOY CENTER 918 Highland Avenue Covington, Virginia Phone 962-1897 196 SPOMS Sammy Persinger 1959 Ronnie O ' Connor 1950 Nancy O ' Connor 1958 Mr. Mrs. Thurman Ergenbright Mr. Mrs. Horace McCallister Brenda and Stephen Ergenbright Mr. Mrs. Ralph A. Hancock Mrs. Alfred E. Anderson Miss Florence Elder Carolyn McCormack 1961 Katherine Dillion Sue Bush 1958 Thomas S. Wheelwright, Jr. TO ALL ADVERTISERS: The staff of Puffs and Patches wishes to thank all supporters of our annual. Without your generosity and interest our annual would not have been possible. Each individual student at Covington High School realizes that all ads in this section are very vital to the annual. Your support in the future will be appreciated. 197 ‘‘Let the word go forth . . . That the torch has been passed to a new generation . . . President John F. Kennedy May 29, 1917 - November 22, 1963 The torch has been accepted And the challenge is met As C.H.S. students work with I Renewed purpose. 199 A UTOGRAPHS mi. Alleghany Highlands Regional Library 406 W. Riverside Street Covington, VA 24426 � . ' V � ■; j ' ■ ' 1 ' It 2 V . - ' 1 iy 1 ' ' v . ' j- ' Si W y ' S”?