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

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Mrs. Margaret J. Sams B.S. Concord College, Madison College; Sh orthand I, II, Typing II, Office Practice, Bookkeeping; F.B.L.A., Senior Sponsor. Young Women Learn Business Skills The business world is expanding rapidly. To keep up with the demand for well trained business students, the Commercial Depart- ment at Covington High School offers the basic business subjects. Mrs. Margaret J. Sams teaches Shorthand I and II, Typing II, Office Practice, and Bookkeeping. These are often the only re- quirements needed to insure a commercial diploma and a good job after graduation. This year, CHS experienced something new, a male business teacher. Mr. William A. Salyers joined the Business Department, teaching first year typing and general busi- ness. Together, these teachers prepare students with a general knowledge of the world they will face now and in the future. Students learn to operate manual and electric typewriters, automatic and electronic calculators, ten- key machines, and several different duplicat- ing processes. William A. Salyers, Jr. A.S.; B.S. Dabney Lancaster Community Col- lege, Eastern Mennonite College; Typing I, General Business. MANUSCRIPTS GALORE . . . Mr. Salyers does his own thing by GET READY — GO! . . . Mrs. Sams snaps the clock into position as decorating once blank bulletin boards to improve the atmosphere of Tonda Alfred races to beat it. the typing room.

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1R. ROSE? . . . Mr. Rose looks pleased that his students are interested in their jobs. Joni Giebner consults him on a problem she has at work. Mr. Rose Guides D.E. Students Distributive Education is a pro- gram offered to students who wish to have jobs while in school. They usu- ally have some idea of the type of work they would prefer before they apply for a job. The students are given an opportunity in class to prac- tice giving correct change and being of assistance in making sales to customers. At work, they put their knowledge to use and also get an idea of whether or not they want this kind of occupa- tion for their career. Many times when the employer-employee rela- tionship is good and the student likes his job, he remains there after grad- uation. Students who select this program during their high school years find it useful in the future. .ARE rHEA WORKING? . . . Mr. Rose sometimes calls to ee how students are getting along with their jobs. I.eonard J. Rose. Sr. B.S. Roanoke College, Madison College. Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Uni- versity of Virginia, Richmond Profes- sional Institute. Virginia Common- wealth University; Distributive Edu- cation 1. II, III; DEC.A Club. School Treasurer. 28

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Mrs. Margaret F. hes A.B. Lynchburg College, Virginia Com- monwealth University, University of Virginia; Math I, lA; Head of Mathe- matics Department. Mrs. Edna .A. Friel BA. Bridgewater College, University of Virginia, Randolph Macon Woman’s College: Math lAR, Consumer Math. Mrs. Edith W . Noel B.A. Mary .Washington College, Univer- sit of Virginia; Math II, IIIA, Al- gebra I. Maude E. Mahanev B.A. Westhampton College, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University; Geometry, College Prep Mathematics; Head of Cafeteria. TH.AT’S RIGHT SO F.AR . . . Mr. .Armstrong has a pleased look on his face, knowing that John Clarke can explain what was discussed earlier in class. Teachers Instill Mathematical Processes Covington High’s Mathematics Department is de- signed to encourage students and to help them increase their ability to reason logically. Each day’s work is built on the previous day’s explanation; therefore, a student must learn to keep up and be able to follow from day to day. If a student should get behind, however, the teach- ers are always willing to spend extra time to bring the student up to date. ■Ml the basic principles of math are provided for the student from the eighth grade through the twelfth grade. The eighth graders are given a review of their elementary arithmetic, while seniors are involved with advanced math, including trigonometry. The world of mathematics is fascinating but complex, and the members of the faculty who teach math do an excellent job of giving each student the practical skills needed to face the numerical problems they may some da encounter. 30