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

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UP, UP, AND AWAY . . . T. W. R. or Mr. Robertson eyes Brad Persinger’s and Skipper Williams’ tumbling feat with inward satisfac- tion. T. W. Robertson B.S., M.S. Lincoln Memorial University, Syracuse University; Physical Education, Biology; Football. Sanford H. Carper B.S. Lincoln Memorial University, East Tennessee State Univer- sity; Physical Education; Ju- nior Varsity Football and Bas- ketball. Phy. Ed. Department Stresses Fitness More and more people in today’s society are making some kind of physical exercise a part of their daily lives. Getting an early start are the students at C.H.S. Required to take three years of physical education, all students in eighth, ninth, and tenth grades participate in an invigorating and refreshing program. Not only do these teenagers learn the traditional calisthenics, but they are also compelled to complete courses in first aid, health education, and classroom driver education. Of special interest to the girls are lessons in creative dancing, etiquette, and the social graces. The boys, of course, take part in touch football, wrestling, and rope climbing. All in all, physical education at Covington High School is both healthful and entertaining for everyone. “I’D RATHER DO IT MYSELF!” . . . Ralph Williams appears rather reluctant to accept Mr. Robertson’s and Mr. Carper’s advice as he wrestles Harold Lambert.

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Bobbie J. Gwinn B.S. Ed. Concord College; Physi- cal Education; Cheer- leaders. Mrs. Margaret H. White A.B., M.Ed. University of Kentucky, University of Virginia; Physical Education; Girls’ Monogram Club, Pep Club, Intramurals; Guid- ance. ANYONE FOR GOLF? . . . That might be rather difficult with this super ball, but Miss Gwinn’s P. E. girls find other ways to enjoy it. CHARGE! . . . Miss Gwinn finds her days quite hectic as she instructs Phys. Ed. classes, sponsors the cheerleaders, and coaches intramural basketball. 22

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Industrial Arts Shows Creativity John C. Hawkins B.S. Western Carolina College, University of North Carolina; Mechanical Drawing, Architec- tural Drawing, Exploratory Art; Eighth Grade Basketball Coach, “THE HOUSE THAT JOHN BUILT” ... is actually a model used by Mr. Hawkins in his architectural drawing classes. Industrial Arts classes attempt to give students an insight into and an understanding of the technology of industry. Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Douglas, and Mr. Anderson work cooperatively to encourage creativity and critical thinking. Mr. Hawkins, teaching mechanical and architectural draw- ing, tries to prepare his students for future vocations in these arts. Mr. Anderson, who is primarily associated with the I.C.T. program, also teaches one class of mechanical drawing. Mr. Douglas gives instruction in woodworking. Students enrolled in this class gain the experience to construct items for personal and professional uses. Using these courses to supplement their leisure time activities, students find the Industrial Arts program very stimulating. “I WON’T GROW UP!” • • • insists Mr. Douglas, who has just completed this toy hat rack in shop class. Phillip B. Douglas B.S. West Virginia University; In- dustrial Arts; Eighth Grade and Junior Varsity Football Coach, Varsity Baseball Coach. 24