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

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Students Like New English Class “W HODIMT? . . . J unions and seniors find variety in advanced composition class. The students are observing methods for writing television drama. Mrs. Susie F. Thompson B . X.. 1..A. Virginia State College. Columbia Universits : English 1 1 A; Head of Eng- lish Department. Mrs. Ruth C . Cvizic B.S.. M.Ed. Concord College. University of Vir- ginia; Guidance. Advanced Composi- tion. English V.A: One-act play spon- sor. Mrs. Diane E. Caughron B.A. Lynchburg College. Eastern Illinois Universitv; English II. IV.A; Eighth grade co-sponsor. Mrs. Bettv C. Littleton B.A. Meredith College. University of Vir- ginia; English III. 1 1 1 A. Public Speak- ing. Forensics Club. 26

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Arts Department Expands Courses PLINK, PLANK, PLUNK . . . Mr. Argo demonstrates his musical ability on the piano. Talented in all musical aspects, he is especially outstanding at the keyboard. VERY INTERESTING . . . Mr. Keyser examines a rather unusual photo cube. Instead of photos, it has miniature copies of art work on all sides. The Arts Department took on several new additions this year. Two new teachers joined the department, and a new music class was scheduled. The faculty welcomed Mr. Keyser as art instructor; Mr. Argo joined the group as part-time music teacher at the high school. The arts have been expanded considerably in the past few years, making this department one of the most enjoyable in the school. Students need to ex- press themselves; now they are able to do so through the construction of art work or through singing or playing an instrument. Steven R. Lawrence B.S. in Music Ed. Concord College; Vocal III, The- ory 1, Band I, 11, Stage Band. David A. Argo B. in Mus. Ed., M. Arts in Music; Bre- vard College, Greensboro College, Radford College; Vocal 1, Vocal II; “Music Makers.” Kenneth Kyle Keyser B.F.A. in Art Ed.; Chesapeake Col- lege, Richmond Professional Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University; Art I, II, III; Jayteens. 25

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When a student graduates from CHS, he will find one of his most valuable subjects was English. In the English classes students learn how to speak, read, and write with style. Not only are the fundamentals of grammar taught, but also the great works of literature from various coun- tries and from different eras. Added to the curriculum this year was a course in advanced composition, which was taught by Mrs. Cvizic. Juniors and seniors who find creative writing interesting and who have above average English grades are allowed to take the course. Numerous exercises in all areas of writing are required for the course. The very competent English teachers at Covington High enjoy their work immensely; because of this factor, the students learn to appreciate the many different phases of English. In any required subject, it is impera- tive that the instructor make the class as interesting as possible, and the English Department has done just that! WAIT A MINUTE . . .Mrs. Whiteside has no pass for being tardy at an English Department meeting. But Mrs. Thompson excuses her with a last warning. Mrs. Lvnda R. Jennings B.A. Longwood College; English V, VA; Debate Club. Mrs. Virginia W. Blankenship A.B. Marshall University, University of Virginia, University of Mary- land; English lAR, Civics; Text- book Rental. Mrs. Jane T. Whiteside B.A. Radford College, University of Virginia; English IV, VA, Year- book. Lois A. Drewry B.S. Madison College, West Virginia University, Institute de Monter- rey, University of Virginia, North Carolina University; English III, A, English IVA, Latin II; Latin Club. Mrs. Nancy P. Stuart B.A, Longwood College, University of Virginia; English I, English lA; Beta Club, Eighth Grade Spon- sor. 27