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

Page 30 text:

Maude Mahaney, B.A., Westhampton College, Uni- versity of Pennsylvania, Columbia University; Geo- metry, College Prep Senior Math; Cafeteria Treasurer. Mrs. Louise V. Curfman, B.S., Longwood College, University of Virginia, University of Florida; Math I, Algebra II, Geometry; Freshman Class Sponsor; Future Teachers of America; Guidance. 1 1 J • ■ 1 Mrs. Edith W. Noel, B.A., Mary Washington College; Algebra I, Math III A. “HI-YO, SILVER” rings through the halls as Miss Mahaney tames another Colt! New Math Program Expands To Include Three Tracks This Year To encourage and to help students achieve according to their ability, to seek their own level, and to realize some measure of success each day, Covington High School is offering a three-track math program for the first time this year. A proper balance between theory and practice of mathematics is essential; therefore, the content in the math courses is modern both in the selection of topics and in the style and terminology in which the courses are presented. Students look at mathematics not only as a tool for single computation, but also as a tool for logical reasoning and for deductive reasoning. 28

Page 29 text:

Arts Offer Students New Opportunities For those students who have a need to express a talent, there are two roads to take. If one is musically inclined, he may participate in the offerings of the Music Department. The other road leads to the Art Department, where one may experience many moments of self-satisfaction with paint and brush. Heading the Music Department is Steve Law- rence, new to CHS this year. Under his direction, the department has grown considerably. The var- ious offerings are eighth grade vocal music, a large choir, an A cappella choir, eighth grade band, marching band, concert band, and a brass choir. The Art Department is expanding, thus offer- ing various levels of achievement. Three years of art are now being taught by Mrs. Mona Water- house and Mrs. Mary Ervine. Under their super- vision, students delve into many aspects of art. Besides, each student is encouraged to exercise his own creativity and artistic talent. UH-OH! . . . But, Mr. Lawrence, you can’t play trumpet on piano! However, Jimmy Kelley and Lawana Blaker are willing to try. Steven R. Lawrence, B.S., M.Ed., Concord College, Wil- mington Conservatory; Band I, Band II, Vocal I, Vocal II. Mrs. Mona Waterhouse. Coventry College of Art, England; Art I, Art II. Mrs. Mary M. Ervine, B.S., Radford College, Green- brier College for Women; Art I, Art II; Decorations for Formals. PATIENCE . . . Patience makes perfect as Janet Griffith works under the watchful eye of Mrs. Waterhouse. 27

Page 31 text:

Math, a Creative Art, Stresses Reasoning “ED! IT’S NOT LOCKER TIME!” . . . Mrs. Noel delivers her daily reprimand to Ed Dobson. “PLEASE LET ME FINISH!” . . . Mr. Hill and Mrs. Friel vie for the overhead projector. Mrs. Margaret F. Ives, B.A., Lynchburg College, Richmond Professional Institute, Uni- versity of Virginia; Math I, Math lA; Senior Class Sponsor. George D. Hill, Jr. B.S., Alabama State Teachers College, Virginia Union Uni- versity, Virginia State College, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, Rensse- lear Polytechnical Institute; Math IIA, Guidance. 1 Mrs. Edna A. Friel, B.A., Bridgewater College, University of Virginia; Randolph-Macon Woman’s College; Math lA, Senior Math; Junior Class Sponsor.