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

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Maude E. Mahaney B.A. Westhampton College, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University; (ieometry. College Prep Math; Head olCafeteria. Mrs. Kdna C. Friel B.A. Bridgewater College, University of Virginia, Randolph Macon Women’s College; Mathematics lAR, IIA, Con- sumer Math; Head of Math Depart- ment. Mrs. Louise V. Curfman B.S. I-ongwood College, University of Vir- ginia, University of F lorida; Algebra lA, 11, HA; F ' TA, Flead Senior Sponsor. Mrs. Margaret F. Ives B.A. F.ynchburg College, Virginia Com- monwealth LIniversity; Mathematics I, lA, II.AR; Head .lunior Sponsor. Puzzles of Mrs. Edith W. Noel BA Mary Washington College, University of Virginia; Algebra I, Mathematics !A, FIFA. Mrs. Caroline I). Boatwright B.A. University of North Carolina; Algebra I, Mathematics I, A. FIFA. HAVE A COOKIE . . . Harold Carpenter chalks up a few cookie points” as Mrs. Noel helps him with a math problem. Math Solved “Spinning Wheels” might well de- scribe students ' feelings in the math courses, since getting numbers they put down to come up with the right answers is a major problem. However, under the direction of capable instruc- tors, this major problem can easily be turned into a minor one. So, around and around go students and teachers in the game of numbers to see how the odds come out at the end of the year. Basic math. Algebra I, II, geometry, and advanced math offer each student, according to his talents and needs, a chance to explore the challenging world of mathematics. 21

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Rodney VV . Kidder B S Concord College; Science 1 1 A T. V . Robertson B S., MS Lincoln Memorial L ' niversity, Syra- cuse University. Llniversily of Virginia; Biology; Backfield Coach Football; Head ol Science Department. P.E. Somers B.S. Physics Virginia Polytechnic Institute; Math UFA. IPS, Science I A. Physics. Students Master Science Lingo Roger Wayne Ogden a.s. ' b.s. North Carolina State University , Uni- versity of Maryland. Va. Western Comm. College. Va. Commonyvealth University, V.P.I.; Chemistry, Chem. Study. Mechanical Drayying; Assistant Coach Wrestling. Experiments, labs, and research are the three big words in our science classes, kindling interest in the stu- dents as they select their science courses. Eighth graders choose between IPS science and earth science. Tenth graders are required to explore biology, and eleventh graders get a swing at chemistry. Physics is of- fered to the seniors who wish to delve into advanced science. No matter what the course, the students learn to speak the science “lingo” and to operate the lab equipment. Veterans Mr. Robertson and Mr. Somers welcomed Mr. Kidder, Mr. Ogden, and Mr. Phillips to the Sci- ence Department. These five men teach CHS what science is all about. THIS IS THE WAV THINGS SHOULD BE B Mark W. Phillips Mappus and 1.. Redman shoyv Mr. Ogden and Mr. Kid- der hoyy students operate laboratory equipment. Emory and Henry; Biology, Cien- erul Science; .Assistant Coach Football and Track. 20

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John F. Ciemmer BA. .Xtlantic Christian College; LhS. and Virginia Histors . Mrs. Mary H. MusCoe BA Mary Baldwin College. University of irginia; Government; Tri-lli-’y . Charles B. Hammond B.A. Bridgewater College, Virginia Military Institute; World Geography; Head of Social Studies Department. This Way to History The Social Studies Department has the most varied program at CHS. World geography, civics, world history, U.S. history, government, and eco- nomics are the courses offered to each student. Some of these subjects are required, but a well se- lected curriculum gives the student a chance at them all. He can read about the exciting days of Washington in U.S. history or compare varied cultures in world history and geography. A history lover may want to explore the economic world around him or the detailed workings of his govern- ment. It is the dream of every youth one day to be involved in the workings of the democratic process, and through our History Department he learns what reponsibilities will be placed on his shoulders. He soon finds out that a thorough knowledge of history is needed to make his society a better place in which to live. Cecilroy J. Pettus B.A. Virginia Polytechnic Institute, South- ern University, University of Virginia, Radford College; Civics, World Geog- raphy. Mrs. Brenda S. Uzzell B.A. College of William and Mary; World Historv and World Geography; Pep Cluh. ■ HFl.P! . . . These history classes are turning us around!