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

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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

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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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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