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

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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

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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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I Harriet Hepler B S . MS Radford College, L ' niverhit of Tenn- essee; Physical Science I A, Home hconomics I; I II A. The Home Ec. Department prepares CHS girls to be homemakers. Here Miss Hep- ler is in charge of eighth grade girls, and Mrs. Hall is the in- structor for girls in grades 9-12. All these classes partici- pated in many projects, includ- ing making candy apples and chocolate Easter eggs, which were sold to supplement the EHA treasury. The year’s activities were cli- maxed with a spring fashion show. All girls enrolled in home economics modeled the outfits they had made during the year. Certainly Women’s Lib couldn’t convince these young ladies that the training they are receiving from Miss Hepler and Mrs. Hall is unimportant. TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY . . Girls in home eco- nomics help create Christmas spirit. Home Ec. Looks Toward the Future Mrs. Mamie B. Hall B.S. Madison College, University of Vir- Bl ' SV .AS BEES . . Sewing, cooking, eating, and the drudgery of dish washing are all aspects of home gipja- Home Economics I, II, III. IV, economics. V; EHA. 26