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

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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

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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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David A. Argo B. in Mus. Ed. M. Arts in Music Brevard College, Greensboro College, Radford College; Vocal I, II; Music Makers”. Fine Arts Inspire Talent Kenneth Kyle Keyser B E. A. in Art Ed. Chesapeake College, Richmond Pro- fessional Institute, Virginia Common- wealth University; Art I, IIA, II, III; Jayteens, Art Cluh. “MINE’S THE PRETTIEST” . says Mr. Key.ser. Some of the students in Art II seem to be challenging him. Discovering and developing talents are the main goals of the Fine Arts Department. Great vocal ability is recognized not only by the fellow students at CHS, but also by the outside world. For example, seven students represented CHS in the regional choir, and of these seven, Carolyn Switzer was chosen to participate in the Virginia State Choir in Norfolk. Not only can CHS students sing, but they also excel in the instrumental field. The seventy-seven member band is always a welcome sight and sound at football games and parades. The band and band boosters have worked hard to buy new uniforms. Proj- ects, such as newspaper drives, stationery and candy sales, and car washes, have been going full blast all year to make possible the reality of sparkling new uniforms to accompany the newest rhythms of the day. Even though the Art Department may be the quiet- est of the three, it is not, however, the least pro- ductive. In addition to innumerable class projects, their accomplishments are seen in the decorations for the Christmas Formal and the Prom. Without fine arts, one thing is for sure CHS would be a mighty dull place. Steven R. Eawrence M.A. in Music Ed. Concord College; Vocal III. Music Theory, Band I, II; Stage Band. AND 1, AND 2, AND A3. Mr. Argo gets it on! 25