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

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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.

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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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Physical Education — A Wanted Necessity Physical Education, a necessity for eighth, ninth, and tenth grade students, strives to meet the needs of the pupils enrolled. If, by chance, you happen to catch the students participating in an activity in P.E., you can readily see the excitement and pleasure they are experiencing. Intramurals, many of which are new this year, have also added much enthusiasm to physi- cal education classes. There are three bright new additions to the depart- ment this year. Mrs. Quesenberry, the girls’ new director, and Mr. Fuhrman and Mr. Fore, the boys’ new instructors, have made possible smaller classes and a more varied program of studies. In addition to the regular activities, classroom driver education, health, and first aid courses are required. Overall, the training received in all phases of physi- cal education prepares the students both mentally and physically for a richer life. Mrs. Navahlia H. Quesenberry, B.S., Concord College, West Vir- ginia University; Physical Education, Health; Cheer- leaders. Bobbie J. Gwinn, B.S., Concord College; Physical Education, Health; Cheer- leaders. 20 THIS IS THE WAY YOU DO IT . . . Miss Gwinn shows Ellen Davis, Debbie Vanness, and Tina Pristash how to hold their bows.