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

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Leonard J. Rose, Sr. B.S. Roanoke College. Madison College, Virginia Polyteehnie Institute, Univer- sity of Virginia, Richmond Profession- al Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University; Distributive education I, II, III; DECA Club; School Trea- surer. Mrs. Margaret J. Sams B.S. Concord College. Madison College; Steno I, II, Bookkeeping; IBl.A. Skills Are William A. .Salvers, J r. A S., B.S. Dabney Lancaster Communitv Col- lege, Eastern Mennonite College; Typewriting I, General Business. Jean S. Anderson B.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Uni- versity of Virginia, Dabney S. Lan- caster, Madison College; Mechanical Drawing, Electricity, Architectural Drafting, Eighth Grade Industrial Arts. Everybody’s Business CHS plays a leading role in training students by instructing them in certain business and technical skills. The Business Department revolves around skills needed for secretarial work. Girls who select a commercial course receive instruction in typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, and general business, all beneficial in securing a job after graduation. Industrial arts offer students a chance to be creative. Woodworking, shop, electricity, and mechanical drawing skills combine to provide the students with varied vocational education. DE students learn how to use the latest sales techniques, how to handle business transactions, and how to get along with their employer. In fact, practical knowledge gained in busi- ness, industrial arts, or DE will be valuable in everyday life. Phillip B. [)ougla! B.S. West Virginia llniversity; Wood- working; .IV Eootball. Varsity Ba.se- ball Coach. HERE IT IS . . . Mr. Anderson tells L. Reynolds there is a minute BUT MV EVES ARE CLOSED . . . Mr. Douglas pleads mercy from error in her sketches. Mrs. Sams.

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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!

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Mrs. Helen C. Harris B.S. Biuelield Stale College; French 1 1 1. hnglish I A; F rench C lub. French, Spanish on The Rise In order to graduate with a college pre- paratory diploma, students must complete at least two years of a foreign language. Covington High offers French and Span- ish, taught by Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Plott respectively. In French I and 1 1, Mrs. Harris tries to teach her students how to speak French fluently as well as to understand the basic structure of the written language. Mrs. Harris also tries to impress upon her stu- dents the importance of French history and their way of life. Spanish 1, 1 1, HI, and IV, very popular classes at Covington High, are taught by M rs. Plott. Although Mrs. Plott instructs her students mainly through conversation, she also drills the grammar and mechanics of the language. Both Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Plott try to give their pupils as much about the lan- guage as can be taught in such a short time, but individuals need continued prac- tice to become proficient in any language. HKY DOWN THERE . . . Expanding French classes keep Mrs. Harrison the move. WHAT ' S liF? , . . Mrs. Plott .seems amused about somebody’s adventures. 24