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

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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

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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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Today, more than ever, a great deal of em- phasis is placed on getting a college education. This is a very difficult and important decision. The personnel at Covington High w ho rush to your aid are the counselors. Miss Helen Thomas, Mrs. Mary Pitman, Mrs. Louise Curfman, and Mr. George Hill. They help you to choose the very best school. Probably one of their most tedious tasks is preparing the subject schedules for the coming year. Also, many vocational, aptitude, and interest tests are given by these counselors. Furthermore, in the summer, before a student’s eighth grade, his counselor briefs him on high school policies, helps him find his interest, and calms his fears of entering the big, w ide world of CHS. The main-stay of the counseling corp is Miss Helen Thomas. The loss of her counseling abilities will be felt next year, and an adequate replacement will be hard to find. “A GOOD SELECTION!” . . . Mrs. Curfman approves Janet Burk- holder’s selection of a college for next year. Helen Thomas, B.S., M.A., Longwood College, Columbia University, Uni- versity of Virginia; Gui- dance; Student Council. George D. Hill, Jr., B.S., Alabama State Teachers College, Virginia Union University, Virginia State College, University of Pennyslvania, University of Virginia, Rensselear Polytechnic Institute; Math IIA; Guidance. Mrs. Louise V. Curfman, B.S., Longwood College, Uni- versity of Virginia, Uni- versity of Florida; Math I, Algebra II, Geometry; Freshman Class Sponsor; Future Teachers of Ameri- ca; Guidance. Professional Help Welcomed by Students 19 “CAN YOU RECOMMEND A COURSE?” . . . Miss Thomas and Mrs. Pitman often confer over a student’s selection of courses for the ensuing year.