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

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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.

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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

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Science Ventures into the World of table of the eleivie RadloacHvo Isotopes ■ “ rS T. W. Robertson, Rodney L. Armstrong, B.S., M.S., B.S., Lincoln Memorial University, University of Virginia, Col- Syracuse University; Biology lege of William and Mary; BSCS, Advanced Biology; Chemistry , Math, Physics; As- Backfield Football Coach; sistant Football Coach, Head of Science Department. Wrestling Coach. TALKING ELEMENTS . . . When it comes to knowing ele- ments, Mr. Love is the man to talk to, agrees Jeffrey Hutton. DOES IT WORK? . . . Mr. VanDyke enjoys helping Ricky Gaines set up an experiment. The Science Department of CHS is fully equipped to teach its students the basic fundamentals of science. By working in the laboratory, making science projects, as well as taking courses in chemistry, biology, and physics, students adequately prepare themselves to meet any challenge which today’s scientific world may offer. Students taking eighth grade science study the structure of our universe and facts about astronomy. The ninth grade science program offers scientific laws and an introduction to biology and chemistry. As sophomores, the students find themselves entering a more complicated branch of science, biology. These students are faced with the tedious task of dissecting earthworms, crabs, frogs, and various other creatures, thus learning more about our environment and its many inhabitants. Those students wishing to further their knowledge of science may elect to take physics, chemistry, or advanced biology, all of which prepare them for more extensive study in college. Spending about sixty percent of their time in the lab experimenting with scientific theories, students are able to supplement the information found in their texts. Teachers find that by seeing the experiments take place, the students develop a greater under- standing of what is actually happening. Because of the fine efforts and instruction of our dedicated science teachers, Covington High students graduate with sufficient knowledge to cope with the problems of the scientific age in which they will be living. 30 I