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

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Mrs. Catherine Thomas B.S. University of Virginia, Madi- son College, Roanoke College; U.S. History; Future Nurses’ Club. G. L. Thacker B.S. Lincoln Memorial University, V.P.I.; Economics, Govern- ment, Junior Jaycees Chapter. WHAT’S HAPPENING? . . . Mrs. Mustoe and Mr. Thacker find an interesting note in the world news that they will share with their government classes. BABES IN THAILAND . . . Mr. Hammond isn’t playing with dolls-he’s displaying some of the souvenirs he has acquired on his travels.

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NOBODY BUT RICKY . . . Mrs. Ives is convinced that Ricky Wolfe is well qualified to assist her in preparing her bulletin board. Students Explore The Realms Of Math The world of mathematics is fascinating but complex. To the student of C.H.S., math provides adventure and exploration, beginning with eighth grade math and per- haps continuing into advanced math. In the eighth grade the student will master the fundamentals, and in ele- mentary and intermediate algebra he will learn additional facts. In geometry he may progress from addition and sub- traction axioms to co-ordinate geometry. Advanced math is a preparatory course for college math. Here the senior uses the addition and scalar multiplication of matrices to find the determinants. Even synthetic division may be used to factor polynomials of any degree over the set of complex numbers. This continuing process provides for the mastery of many fundamentals necessary for college or for a job. The math teachers work together with a professional co-operation to provide encouragement and preparation for each student so that he may assume his place in society. REJOICE . . . Mrs. Friel and “Fish” rejoice as a problem is finally solved. Mrs. Margaret Ives B.A. Lynchburg College, University of Virginia, Richmond Profes- sional Institute; Math I, lA; Sponsor of Tenth Grade. George D. Hill, Jr. B.S. Alabama State Teachers Col- lege, Virginia Union Univer- sity, Virginia State College, University of Virginia, Univer- sity of Pennsylvania, Renssel- aer Polytechnic Institute; Math IIA. 25

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THEY ALL GOT TOGETHER . . . This is a typical scene at Covington High as the various departments prepared for the evaluation of the school. Here Mrs. Thomas and the social studies group discuss the strong points of their department. Social Studies Staff Sports New Faces Realizing the importance of appreciating the past as well as understanding contemporary situations, the Social Studies De- partment offers eager C.H.S. students a variety of courses — world history and geography, economics, American history, and government. This year there were many higlilights in the activities of the Social Studies Department. Senior government students were highly enthusiastic about the workings of the state government after hearing Delegate George Kostel, representative from the Sixth District. World history classes were delighted and mo- tivated by an early spring tour of the Nation’s Capitol. The dedication of these teachers, almost all of whom are new to us, helps to make C.H.S. the first rate school that it is. John F. Clemmer A.B. Atlantic Christian College; U.S. History, World History. Mrs. Virginia W. Blankenship A.B. Marshall University, University of Maryland, University of Vir- ginia; Eighth Grade English and Social Studies, Reading Improvement. Mrs. Mary H. Mustoe A.B. Mary Baldwin College, Univer- sity of Virginia; U.S. History, Government. Charles B. Hammond B.A. Bridgewater College, V.M.L; World Geography, Social Studies lA; Coach of Track and Cross-country; Treasurer. 27