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

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Three Foreign Languages Given Our foreign language department offers Spanish I, II, III, and IV, taught by Mrs. Plott; French I, II, and III, taught by Mrs. Harris; and Latin I and II, taught by Miss Drewry. Students who take a foreign language learn not only the fundamentals of the course but also the geography of the land and the history and customs of the people. To further their knowledge of the course, students can join the Span- ish, French, or Latin Club. At the club meetings they learn more about the country they are studying. After taking a foreign language for nine months, a student should have learned a great deal about a different people. If the student continues with his course, he should become very familiar with the language he has been studying. Mrs. Plott, Mrs. Harris, and Miss Drewry do their best to help students gain this knowledge. DID YOU KNOW? . . . Mrs. Harris informs Mrs. Plott of the latest happenings at CHS. Mrs. Alicia Plott B.S. Radford College; Spanish I, II, III, IV; Spanish Club. Lois A. Drewry B.S. Madison College, West Virginia Uni- versity, Instituto de Monterrey, Uni- versity of Virginia; English IIIA, Latin I, II; Latin Club. Mrs. Helen Harris B.S. Bluefield State College, American University, Madison College; French I, II, III; French Club. BUSY, BUSY, BUSY . . . Miss Drewry finds grading tests to be quite a task. TIME FOR A BREAK . . . Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Plott, and Miss Drewry take a few minutes for relaxation. 28

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Has Newcomers Mrs. Mary H. Mustoe B.A. Mary Baldwin College, University of Virginia; Government; Tri-Hi-Y. John F. Clemmer B.A. Atlantic Christian College; U.S. and Virginia History; Head of Social Studies Department. NOT AGAIN! ... In trying to get around hiS desk, poor Mr. Clemmer gets his foot stuck in the trash can again. THESE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS . . . UgWI! CHS PENCIL COLLECTOR . . . Mrs. Blankenship goes through her daily ritual of picking up pencils in the hall. 27

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ART IS NOT JUST DRAWING . . . Gene Lodge helps Mrs. Ervine clean the sink in the art room. Peaks Reached in Art, Music Fine Arts add enjoyment and opportunities for students at CHS. Students may express their creativity through either the Art or the Music Department. The Art Department is headed by Mrs. Mary Ervine, who teaches the three years of art that are offered. Not only do students learn to draw and design, but they also paint scenery and decorations for school functions and local shows. In this fine department students are able to express their own individual talents. In the Music Department at CHS, one may take part in band or vocal, which are directed by Mr. Steve Lawrence. A student may be in the eighth grade band, marching band or a concert band, eighth grade vocal class, a large choir, or an Acappella choir. Their many school and public perfor- mances demonstrate the abilities and talents of both the students and the teacher. MR. LAWRENCE DRUMS ALONG WITH MRS. ERVINE . . . The two masters of HIT IT! . . . Mr. Lawrence finds standing on a chair art exchange ideas on Christmas Formal scenery. the best way to conduct the choir. 29