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

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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

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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

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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