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

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CHS Science Program Motivates Students Perhaps the area of study that receives the greatest em- phasis today is science. With such a vast store of scientific information already available and with the challenge of fields yet untouched, the possibilities for exploration in science are unlimited. Having conquered the earth science and sludge separation labs of the eighth grade and the biospherical concepts and dis- section skills of biology, the upperclassman moves into the complicated world of chemistry’s atomic theory and involved experiments and the complex physical theories of light, motion, and electron movement. Through the joint efforts of willing students and the dedicated teachers of the Science Department (who, by the way, are all men), the graduates of C.H.S. are ready to meet any challenge which today’s scientific world may offer. Bobby E. Via B.S., M.S. Potomac State College, West Virginia University, Wisconsin State University; Science IIA; Head Basketball Coach. William L. Jordan B.S. THIS IS THE HABI- TAT OF LEBISTES RETICULATUS . . . Yes, Mr. Robertson points out to Jolene Paulus and Fred Pi- ter that guppies adapt very well to aquarium life. College of William and Mary, University of Virginia, Madi- son College; Science lA. NaCl ADDED TO H2O . . . will soothe Mr. Armstrong’s sore throat contracted during football season (see page 106). 29

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THIS IS THE AMERICAN WAY! . . . Mr. Robertson explains the rou- tine of C.H.S. to Miss Gunaratne, visiting science teacher from Ceylon. T. W. Robertson B.S. Lincoln Memorial University, Syracuse University; Biology; Assistant Eootball Coach; Head of Science Dept.; Presi- dent of C.E.A. Rodney L. Armstrong B.S. University of Virginia; Chem- istry. Math lA; Assistant Eoot- ball Coach, Head Wrestling Coach. Erederick 11. Shaw, B.A. Haverford College, Emory Uni- versity, Earlham College, Mich- igan State University, St. Louis University; PSSC Physics, IPS. 28

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Lois A. Drewry B.S. Madison College, West Virgin- ia University, University of Virginia, Institute de Monter- rey; English HI A, Latin I, Latin II; Latin Club. Mrs. Alicia Plott B.S. Radford College; Spanish I, II, III; Spanish Club. Mrs. Millicent Briggs B.A. Western Carolina College, Meredith College, University of North Carolina; English lA, Erench I, II; I rench Club. F oreign Languages Stress New Insights The foreign language program at Covington High includes both ancient and foreign languages, selected in terms of their educational and vocational contributions, the extent of their use, and the interest and cultural values to be gained from their study. The objectives of the Foreign Language Department are to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. In addi- tion to the emphasis placed on the basic skills, each instructor is concerned that students gain insights into the history and the customs of the country itself. Surely the study of a language is a progressive experience, and at no point can the experience be considered complete or the skill p erfected. However, the students of C.H.S. certainly benefit from their study of these languages because of a better understanding of our world neighbors. 30