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

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Ind. Arts Break Monotony of Day Rounding out the electives that Covington High has to otTer are the various electronics courses, tilective classes such as electricity and industrial arts are not required but prove useful in learning handy and safe skills. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Douglas attempt to convey the ideas of their respective courses through a variety of teaching methods. Their students learn to draw blueprints, plan the in- terior of their future homes, construct small- scale models, and do all types of woodworking. These elective cour.ses which are available to students in all grades are a bright and welcome change from the regular classes of the daily schedule. They allow a student to have the feel- ing of freedom in his choice of subjects. In fact, the industrial arts program has enabled boys (and a few girls) to perform feats they never knew they could do. Phillip B. Douglas B.S. West Virginia University; Woodwork- ing; J.V. Football. Varsity Baseball. J. S. Anderson B.S. V.P.I., Madison College. U.V.A., Dabney S. Lancaster Community Col- lege; Mechanical Drawing. Archi- tectural Drafting. Electronics. Indus- trial Arts Exploratory; Junior Class Sponsor. S 1 1 I HERE . . . Mr. Douglas and Mr. .Anderson are deciding on materials for one of their proiects.

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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

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‘AN APPLE A DAY” . . . Miss Hepler and Mrs. Hall eat apples for their daily lunchbreak, which they take right in the Home Economics building. Home Ec. Prepares Girls for Future The Home Economics Department is one of the busiest departments at Covington High. The girls learn many important skills that help to prepare them for the future. They learn how to cook, sew, arrange flowers, and do a variety of other things a young lady needs to know. As the year progresses, the girls learn how to put these skills together. They sponsor a Mother- Daughter Banquet and put on a fashion show, displaying the many garments they have made during the year. The advanced girls also make all the plans for their own weddings. At the end of an active year, the girl who has contributed the most to the department and done exceptionally well with her work is selected M iss F.H.A. There is also the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award, which is given to the senior girl who scores the highest on a written examination sponsored by the Gen- eral Mills Corporation. This year both of these awards were presented to Marlene Reynolds. Home Ec. instructors. Miss Hepler and Mrs. Hall, capably assist the girls in all of their proj- ects. Harriet Hepler B.S., M.S. Radford College, Richmond Profes- sional Institute, University of Tennes- see; Science lA, Home Economics I, Future Homemakersof America. Mamie B. Hall B.S. Madison College, University of Vir- ginia; Home Economics I, II, HI, IV, V; Future Homemakers of America. 21