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

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Faithful Stand-bys Help School To Function Mrs. Ernestine Humphrie; Secretary “V-E-R-Y INTERESTING!” . . . Mrs. Humphries is giddily amused with the results of the office photo-copier. Mrs. Ernestine Cashwell Secretary A valuable new addition to the faculty of C.H.S. is Mrs. Louise Burks. She has relieved many teachers of the hectic task of keeping study halls. Having no other duty, Mrs. Burks manages to maintain her sanity by reading thick novels and knitting sweaters. Two other irreplaceable persons at Covington High School are Mrs. Ernestine Humphries and Mrs. Ernestine Cashwell. As school secretaries, some of their responsibilities include typing letters, sorting the mail, making announcements, and aiding distressed students and teachers. No matter how busy they may be, Mrs. Humphries and Mrs. Cashwell greet everyone with a smile. “YOU CAN’T PULL THE WOOL OVER MY EYES!” . . . chuckles Mrs. Burks-and her five study hall classes know she means business.

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Mr. Trumbo, Albert Keep School On Its Toes “EVERYBODY LOVES SOMEBODY SOMETIME”... but Buster Reynolds can’t understand why Mr. Albert has to choose Maude Griffin to listen to his crooning. The greatest change at Covington High School this year is Whitney E. Trumbo. Mr. Trumbo, who came to C.H.S. from Natural Bridge High School, succeeds Mr. John Heretick as principal. Sincere in his endeavors to improve Covington High School, Mr. Trumbo shows interest in all aspects of high school life. Not only does he stress the importance of scholastic achievement, but he also encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities. Mr. Trumbo is a strong disciplinarian and emphasizes sportsmanship as a necessary quality of all young adults. As Mr. Trumbo’s “right-hand man”, Mr. Francis “Boodie” Albert aids our principal in fulfilling his goals. In addition to his duties as assistant principal, Mr. Albert has many other responsibilities. He serves C.H.S. as athletic director, head football coach, and teacher. Mr. Trumbo and Mr. Albert, in conjunction with the other administrative personnel, faculty, and students, are working diligently to make Covington High a top school. Whitney E. Trumbo B.A., M.Ed. Bridgewater College, University of Virginia; Principal. 19

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Our Guiding Lights Aid In Our Future The main objective of the Guidance Department is to counsel each student so that he may better understand himself. The counselor tries to understand the students as individuals and attempts to fulfill their needs. The counselors of this department plan and, with the help of the entire faculty, administer the various testing programs at C.H.S. They also set up group guidance programs through- out the school year— including assemblies and homeroom programs. Through the efforts of the Guidance Department, materials are made available to help students arrive at sound adjust- ments, make wise choices, and plan for future vocations. AND NEXT YEAR . . . Mrs. Pitman is always willing to lend a helping hand to confused eighth graders. Here Peggy Powell receives just the encouragement she needs. Helen H. Thomas B.S., M.A. Longwood College, University of Virginia, Columbia Univer- sity; Guidance; Student Coun- cil. “MISS THOMAS, I’D LIKE YOUR OPINION ON THIS” . . . Miss Thomas and Mr. Hill often confer on the various problems of the Guidance Department. 21