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

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New P.E. Teachers Show Skills Connie June Goad B.S. Concord College; Physical Ed. I and II; Cheerleaders, Girls ' Basketball. Saundra Slater B.S. Concord College, Marshall University; Physical Ed., Health, Driver ' s Ed.; Cheerleaders, Girls ' Basketball. 0(,.A WHO? . . . Miss Slater is shown trying to relax after I TS E. SN . . . Miss Goad demonstrates how easy it is for her to cross the ladder, a busy class. 18

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Counselors Prepare Us for Future WHICH ONE WILL I CHOOSE? . . . Susan Corell asks Mrs. Cvizic this familiar question as a college-bound senior preparing for gradua- tion. John L. Madison B.S., M.Ed. Mars Hill College, Wake Forest Uni- versity, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, South Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, University of Virginia; Guidance Department, Stu- dent Council Association. Mrs. Ruth C. tvizic B.S., M.Ed. Concord College, University of Vir- ginia; Guidance, Advanced Composi- tion, English VA; One-Act Play. George D. Hill, Jr. B.S., M.Ed. Alabama State Teachers College, Vir- ginia Union University, Virginia State College, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, Rensslear Poly- technic Institute; Math IIAR, Math I A, Guidance. Covington High is fortunate to have such good guid- ance counselors. The personnel in this department have a great responsibility to the respective students who have been assigned to them. The counselors know how com- plex this world of ours can be and how difficult it can be to get along with other people at times. Therefore, if they are not assisting students with their schedules, they are quick to sympathize with the particular student and his desires or needs. People rarely realize how much the pupils depend on their counselors for help with all types of problems. The guidance department is called upon each year to perform a number of duties. For example, at the time the student enters the eighth grade, he is assigned to a coun- selor who will assist him throughout high s chool. This assigned counselor must help the student make out schedules, keep his records, and handle college applica- tions. After graduation, the guidance counselor will still serve as a link between the student and his Alma Mater. 17

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Physical Education is a required course for all under- classmen. Contrary to their feelings for most required classes, students enjoy physical education and health. One reason may be that the teachers themselves are prime examples of good health habits and exercise. Among the activities which are building strong bodies are archery, touch football, basketball, tennis, volley- ball, creative dancing, tumbling, and acrobatics. In- cluded with these sports is a daily program of rigorous exercises. In the health classes, students complete courses in health education, first aid, and drivers’ education. Mr. Fore, Mr. Fuhrman, and Mr. Carper teach the boys’ classes. Here the boys learn the rougher aspects of each sport. Since the girls are not as rough, they must have teachers that can show them the proper ways for females to participate in sports. Miss Goad and Miss Slater handle this job admirably. All of the instructors know that to be physically fit is to be mentally clear. Therefore, the students are thankful to the physical edu- cation department for instilling the proper attitudes to- ward both physical and mental health. Indeed physical education is anticipated by most stu- dents because it is the one time during the day when they can let go pent up emotions. They can get out into the fresh air and really enjoy life. WILL HE MAKE IT? . . . Mr. Fuhrman stretches for a basket while Mr. Fore and Mr. Carper check to see if he will make it. Boys’ P.E. is Outlet for Energy Richard Fuhrman B.S., M.Ed. Lincoln Memorial University, Uni- versity of Virginia; Physical Educa- tion, Health I. II: J.V. Basketball, Head Track Coach. Sanford “Bo” Carper B.S. Lincoln Memorial University, Eastern Tennessee State; Driver Education, Physical Education; Varsity Basket- ball, J.V. Football. James William Fore B.A. Lynchburg College; Physical Educa- tion I, in. Driver Training; Eighth Grade Football, Assistant Varsity Baseball. 19