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

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Creative Talents Are Developed MAKE IT LOOK LIKE THIS ONE . . . Mr. Keyser directs the construction of papier mache masks. DEEP IN THOUGHT Mr. Argo concentrates on his directing. The Fine Arts department is an active and impor- tant part of life at CHS. Mr. Argo, Mr. Keyser, and Mr. Lawrence work to develop amateur talent in the musical and artistic fields. The formation of the Flag Corps and a six-day trip to Disney World kept the band members busy all year. A highly successful Tag Day helped finance the Florida trip. The sale of citrus fruit and the paper drive have become regular money-making proj- ects. Vocalists also made their presence known. Four students were chosen for the All-regional choir at Northside High School. From these, Paul Hutton and Carolyn Switzer were selected for the Virginia State Choir. In March, the CHS chorus travelled to Tunstall to be judged at the District VI Choral Festival. The art students kept the halls decorated with posters advertising upcoming dances and other events. They also designed and made a Mexican pinata for the Mardi Gras held in the spring. I CAVE . . . Band members gave tags like these to contributors to the Florida trip. 26

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Students Find Math Intriguing PLEASE! . . . Mrs. Curfman implores her algebra students to un- derstand what she is saying. The Math Department continues to baffle and amaze many students. Problems must be solved and theorems must be learned before the mysteries of the mathematical world can unfold. Students aim- ing for College Prep diplomas are required to take algebra and geometry, and for those who feel very sure of themselves, senior math is offered as an elective. Mrs. Ives introduces eighth graders to new con- cepts in Introductory Math. Algebra I, taught by Mrs. Noel, is the next difficult step in the curriculum, preparing freshmen for Algebra II, which they learn from Mrs. Curfman in their junior year. The chore of solving proofs haunts sophomores, as they face the many challenges offered in Miss Williams ' plane geometry classes. Students taking Consumer Math, taught by Mrs. Friel, solve mathematical problems faced in everyday life. Classroom instruction in all courses is supple- mented with the use of overhead projectors, film- strips, and charts to explain complicated principles and formulas. With capable instruction, the science of mathematics becomes more easily understand- able. FRIENDLY FACES . . . Mrs. Friel, Miss Williams, and Mrs. Noel help students solve the daily challenge of mathematics. 25

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Important Skills Are Learned ALMOST DONE . . . Mr. Douglas applies the final coat of lacquer to one of his projects. LOOKS GOOD . . . Mr. Anderson supervises the building of model homes in his Architectural Drawing class. LATEST FASHION . . . DE students, S. Cash, R. Boguess, and M. Andrews, dress a mannequin for the display room. The business department at CHS promotes vital secretarial skills for profitable careers. Speed and ac- curacy are stressed in Mr. Salyers ' typing and Mrs. Sams ' shorthand classes. Other mental and manual skills taught include bookkeeping and the use of var- ious business machines. Distributive education, taught by Mr. Rose, gives young men and women a chance to earn while they learn and provides good job references and solid working experience. The industrial arts clas ses of Mr. Anderson and Mr. Douglas give students opportunities for creative ex- pression in a variety of special projects. Students gain knowledge in many phases of woodworking, ma- chine shop, and electricity. Projects such as building furniture and constructing electronic components help them apply their knowledge and give them ex- perience in creatively using and maintaining the tools of the trade. Mechanical and architectural drawing teaches students to think imaginatively and instills discipline in the fundamentals of drafting. BEAT THE CLOCK . . . Mr. Salyers gives a timed writing to his typing class. 27