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

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ZHS Admires Efforts of Mr. Trumbo, Albert Mr. Whitney E. Trumbo, B.A., M.Ed., Bridgewater College, University of Virginia; Principal. Mr. Francis J. “Boodie” Albert, B.S., University of Notre Dame; Assistant Principal, Head Football Coach, Boys’ Monogram Club, Athletic Director. Mr. Whitney E. Trumbo, who is completing his second year as our leader, fulfills the duties of princi- pal at Covington High School. Mr. Trumbo stresses the importance of gaining a sound education both through scholastic work as well as through extra- curricular activities. A man who enforces firm dis- ciplinary action, Mr. Trumbo expects all of his stu- dents to conduct themselves as young ladies and gentlemen. These students in return respect and ad- mire him for the many jobs he is responsible for completing. Mr. Francis J. “Boodie” Albert, assistant principal, performs many duties and services for the students and teachers of Covington High School. He serves as athletic director, coaches varsity football, and often substitutes for the regular classroom teacher. Mr. Al- bert is best known for writing absentee excuses and keeping his “little black book” which contains the names of students noted for truancy. Mr. Albert, along with Mr. Trumbo, has earned the respect and admiration of the students at CHS. His experience and outstanding enthusiasm enable him to fulfill his duties exceptionally well. Working together, Mr. Trumbo and Mr. Albert make up a strong foundation upon which faculty as well as students may depend for a better, more ef- ficient school.

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Janies E. Laughlin, B.A., M.A., Glenville State College, Appalachian University, Lynchburg College, University of Connecticut, West Virginia University; Superintendent of Covington City Schools. Mr. Laughlin Assumes [ New Duty As j Superintendent Mr. James E. Laughlin, superintendent of Covington schools, | is constantly working toward initiating new and better ideas into i the city school system. Many hours of study and experience, i combined with his progressive ideas, have made Mr. Laughlin a ; most valuable person to the students of Covington High School i and to the entire educational system. This year a pleasant duty was added to Mr. Laughlin’s ever growing list of obligations. As narrator, he appeared on an educational TV program which featured the outstanding activi- : ties of the Covington City Schools. On this program various features of the classroom, sports, and administration of CHS were highlighted. Working with Mr. Laughlin are Mrs. Lillian McClung and Mr. ! John Heretick, supervisors of instruction. This trio, in con- junction with the local school board, have succeeded in making,, the Covington City Schools outstanding. BUSY TRIO . . . Mr. James E. Laughlin and supervisors, Mrs. Lillian Alexander McClung and Mr. John Heretick, prepare for another day at the “old drawing table.” 16

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“HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I TOLD YOU!” . . . Mrs. Burks looks furious as she demands that Larry Smith sit down and quit loafing. A,B,K,Y. ... As Mrs. Humphries places students’ names in the famous “Schedule Box”, she wonders why she got elected for the job. “PLEASE, DUFLUS!” . . . Roberta (Bobby) Trainer and Betty Lou (Tally) Miller are desperately trying to check out, despite what Duflus (Mrs. Cash well) says. The “Heart” of CHS Encourages Students With everything that has life and purpose, there’s a heart behind it. The “heart” of CHS is the highly efficient office staff. The components of the heart are Mrs. Ernestine Cashwell and Mrs. Ernes- tine Humphries. Typing, mimeographing, attending absentee duties, and managing the CHS supply store are among their many duties. No matter what the job or how hard it is, Mrs. Humphries and Mrs. Cashwell keep their “cool.” An even temper and a firm hand are among the ingredients needed for a full-time study hall teach- er. Mrs. Louise Burks has these qualities, and thus CHS has a very valuable asset to its teaching staff. Mrs. Burks’ day is composed of five periods, each of which contains twenty -five or more rowdy, mis- chievous, sleepy, and industrious students. Her job is not always desirable, but never let it be said that Mrs. Burks doesn’t have a smile or a moment to listen to a problem. Much credit is due to Mrs. Burks for introducing a fine study hall program three years ago, thereby relieving classroom teach- ers of one more extra duty. 18