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

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Mrs. Ruth C. Cvizic, B.S., M.Ed., Concord College, Raymond E. Hayslert, B.S., Concord College, English University of Virginia, Ill, Vi KGY Club- Head of the Department, English V, VA, Journal- ism, Counselor, Puffs and , Patches. Mrs. Snead makes use of recordings as a means of increasing her students' interest in English class, for nothing so adds to the enjoy- ment of literature as hearing selections read by a professional. 26 David M. Hubbard, B.A., University of Virginia, English ll, Debate Team, Beta Club. No teacher spends so much time grading papers as does an English teacher. After students have gone home and the halls are silent, Mrs. Stuart still sits at desk grading English I themes.

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Being o counselor requires much time spent in reading current Mrs. Cvizic meet to PIGYY QVOUD QUlCl0Y1C6 DFOQYOFDS fOr every college and occupational information and in holding staff con- class in sCl'100l. sultations. Here Mr. Fitzgerald, Miss Thomas, Mrs. White and Professional Guidance s Necessar In School As the world grows more complex, a high school student must take increasingly greater care in making decisions about the classes he should take to prepare himself for his chosen vocation. For guidance in determi- ning the college that will meet his requirements or the special school or training program that will prepare him for the job he hopes to obtain, he turns to his own par- ticular counselor. At the time he enters CHS in the eighth grade, a student is assigned to a counselor who assists him in making his schedule each year, keeps his records, answers his questions and often serves as his confidante. Even after graduation the counseling department main- tains a link between the student and his Alma Mater. Helen H. Thomas, B.S., M.A., Longwood College, Columbia University, University of Vir- ginia, Guidance, Student Council. 25 Kathy Knighton talks about her cumulative record and her next year's schedule with Mrs. White. At least once during the year every student in school meets with his counselor. This time is his own and he knows he has his counselor's undivided attention.

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English Classes Improve Use f ative Language At Covington High School English is a basic course required of all students. Five years of study in bath literature and grammar enable students to attain a greater understanding of their native language. Fundamental units of grammar, the sentence and paragraph, as well as works by famous authors, are the areas empha- sized in the eighth, ninth, and tenth grades. ln their junior year, students concentrate oniAmeri- can literature and write research papers and short stories. Seniors study English literature from Chaucer to Shaw and although most of their writing is expository and critical, they do some creative writing. With an emphasis on correct business procedures, business English prepares students to be efficient secretaries. intellectually and culturally stimulating, English classes develop the skills necessary for greater understanding of literature and for more effective communication. Mrs. Agnes P. Snead, B.S., Mrs. Christine R. Stone, Longwood College, English B.S., Bluefield College, Ill, V, Junior Class Span- University of Virginia, sor. English IA, llA. Mrs. Nancy P. Stuart, Mrs. Jane T. Whiteside, B.A., Longwood College, B.A., Radford College, English l, lA, Freshman English Ill, IV, Business Class Sponsor. English. A student is more than a member of a class, he is an individual. And as an individual he needs and gets personal attention. Mrs. Whiteside goes over the bibliographical references Kim Brooks has accumulated preparatory to writing her research paper. Qs t 27