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

Text from Pages 1 - 224 of the 1976 volume:

Alleghany Highlands Regional Library 406 W. Riverside Street Covington, VA 24426 4 COVINGTON, VIRGINIA 24426 PUFFS AND PATCHES 1976 __ VOLUME 51 Look back on all those good times and remember your friends, the games, the dances, the parties but mainly just look back on your own. ms 5 6 7 I have passed by the watchman on his beat . . . 8 And dropped my eyes, unwilling to explain. 9 — I have stood still and stopped the sound of feet. When far away an interrupted cry 11 One luminary clock against the sky 15 Proclaimed the time was neither wrong nor right . DANCES THIS WAS THE YEAR ...AT CHS f m 19 20 21 22 LOOK FAMILIAR? 23 STEPPIN’ OUT . . . Curtis Jordan eludes a would-be Wm. Byrd tackier. THUNDERATION . . . John Payne shows his determination. GET ’EM! . . . Coaches Reynolds and Woodzell watch intently as the Cougars stop another play. 26 MOVIN’ ON . . . David Huffman returns a punt against Alleghany. Cougars Enjoy Good Season The 1975 Covington High School football team was a very good team with a mediocre record. The Cougars youth and inexperience was made up for in desire and hustle. The Cougars made up of mostly Juniors and Sophs along with some good Senior leader- ship. The Cougars were champion of the area with a solid defeat of Alleghany and Clifton Forge. The Cougars demolished Alleghany to the tune of 25 to 7. Then in the Little Brown Jug game the Cougars creamed Clifton 35 to 7. At the beginning the Cougars started off like a powerful team tying R.E. Lee 0 to 0. The team then beat Alleghany for a 1-0-1 record. Even though the season’s record was 4-5-1, the Cougars stuck it out and are looking forward to next year. Coach Phillips stated the team was young and won games, but inexperience hurt the team. He also said That the team gained val- uable experience and he is looking forward to another good year. The Cougars will lose five Seniors but will look forward to receiving prospects from JV. The team was led by John Payne, Curtis Jordan, Ronnie Shue, and Mike Warren. HAMMER DOWN! . . .Coach Phillips encourages his players to put the rush on. 27 -J jLi-jart Ml u« C.H.S. VARSITY COUGARS . . . First Row: Eddie Campbell, William Parker, Jimmy Garcia, Rick Neal, Wayne Payton, Randy Mills, John Payne, Matt Drudy, David McCormack, Mark Switzer, Tim Green, Robby Perkins, Greg Kincaid. Second Row: Neil Huffman, John Martin, Linwood Jones, Danny Walton, Curtis Jordan, Todd Mvers, Tony Nicely, Brad Fitzgerald, Aaron Ratliff, Tony Allen, Pete Rigney, David Huffman, Rick Jessee, Mike Wood, Randy Laudermilk; Mgr. Third Row: Coaches: Phillips, Woodzell, and Reynolds, Mike Warren, Randy Montgomery, Donnell Ross, Richard Brown, Guy Clark, Dean Martin, Ricky Holloway, Hanford Myers, Sammy Crizer, Gary White, Ronnie Laws, Ronnie Shue, Wayne Humphries; Mgr. Young Cougars Gain Experience GANG TACKLE . . . Richard Brown and Donnell while David McCormack and Mike Warren rush in Ross put the clamp on a Greenbrier East runner to assist. 28 IN PLAY . . . Ron Shue sweeps the end for the score. RAINDROPS KEEP FALLIN’ ON MY HEAD . . . Dr. Ellis watches on as the Cougars play a wet game. ALL ALONE IN NO MAN’S LAND . . . Rick Jessee catches a pass to gain yardage for the team. DAY DREAMING? . . . Rick Neal dreams of becoming a pro football star. RUNG FU FIGHTING . . . Donnell Ross stops a play run by a Colt player. JV and Eighth Grade Gain Front Row Left to Right(— Billy Kessinger, Paul Crizer, Jerry Taylor, Jay Abbott, Randy Rose, Robert Madis, Phillip Broughman, Timmy Miller. Second Row: Jeff Goodwin, Todd Perdue, Steve Paxton, Mike Pullin, David Cook, Arnie Persinger, Mike Henderson, Kenny Redman. Third Row: Steve Griffith, Kevin Rose, Kevin Nicely, Kevin Rickett, Wayne Andrews, Richard Gibson, Curtis Clemons, Chuck Ratliff. Fourth Row: Chipper Mack, Linton Townes, Bobby Graves, Mark Huffman, Wayne Lawson, Robert Campbell, Britt Mays, Kurt Holloway. CHIPPER CHIPS GLENVAR — Eric Mack blasts through the line for yardage against Glenvar. RAMBLIN MAN — Jeffery Ross rambles for yardage against Alleghany. 30 Valuable Experience. The Covington Cougar Junior Varsity and Eighth Grade football teams both had fine seasons this year. The eighth graders led by Coach John Mills and Coach Paul Linkerhoker had a 2-5-0 season, but showed splendid athletic abilities. Jeff Ross was one of the players who showed splendid running and ball handling during the season. The team consisted of some hopeful future stars, such as David Bryant, Allen Dressier, and Mike Loan. Cougar J.V. had a splendid 7-0-1 record. They handled the ball well and had several valuable players including Eric Mack, Mike Pullin, Wayne Lawson, and Randy Rose. Coach “Bo” Carper and Coach Jim Fore said this was one of the best teams and one of the best years they had ever coached. They also hope to have a team of the same caliber next year. KEEP-ON-TRUCKIN — Jeffery Ross gains valuable yardage against Alleghany. 8th GRADE FOOTBALL TEAM: Right to Left, First Row — Allen Dressier, B. B. Bryant, Harry Persinger, Tony Chaplain. Second Row: Steve Craft, Todd Forbes, Tony Woodson. Some players were absent when picture was taken. 31 Cougarettes Have Another Winning Season The Varsity girl’s basketball team had another win- ning season under second-year coach June Bening- hove. The team compiled an outstanding 13-3 record. All three losses went to the hands of Clifton Forge Mountainettes who advanced to the state finals. Darlene Stewart led the way for the Cougarettes, setting 1,076 points for her career. Ms. Stewart was only the third C.H.S. athlete and the first girl to break 1,000 points. The Varsity Cougarettes can look back with pride on a very successful season and look ahead to another good year. However the Varsity squad will lose two lettermen seniors: Darlene Stewart and Debbie Via. The J.V. Cougarettes were coached by first-year coach Ms. Jane Drudy. They also posted a winning season at 5-2. The leaders for the J.V. were Tracy Miller, Lisa Maynard, and Linda Trumbo. Coach Drudy will lose several of her players to the Varsity squad next year, but she still sees talent, coordination, and skill in next year’s team. Linda Martain and Carmine Plott served as managers for both squads. The teams could not have done without them. The teams also broke another record, by having the largest crowd at any girls sports event at C.H.S. CONGRATULATIONS . . . Darlene Stewart gets the game ball as she scored her 1,000 points. Stewart Leads The Way Darlene Stewart Debbie Via Shelia Halsey Sharon Cambell J ay bmith Becky McCulley Valerie Hardy Tammy Downer Julia Altizer Cathy Ford Juanita Gibson Carmine Plott, Mgr. 33 COME TO ME BABY . . . Anita Gibson tries to get the ball as she is being guard against Glenvar. HERE I COME . . . Kay Smith drives in for an important layup against Glenvar. CHECK THIS ONE . . . Darlene Stewart looks for the basket to put two more in for her team. 34 J. V.s Complete A Winning Season J.V. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: First Row: T. Miller, P. Ford, L. L. Lawson, B. Gibson, Coach J. Drudy. Maynard, S. Rhodes, L. Trumbo, C. Carter, J. Matics, L. St. Clair, 4 Mil CHS WRESTLERS . . . First Row — Timmy Miller, Jeff Goodwin, Mark Huffman, Greg Kincaid, John Payne, Freddie Albrecht, Second Row — Kenny Redman, Randy Rose, Ricky Rapp, Neil Huffman, Third Row — Chucky Ratliff, Kevin Morgan, Tommy Meeks, Timmy Yancey. Grapplers Prove Tough In Competition According to Coach Spradlin, this has been one of the best seasons he has ever coached. CHS Grappler fans will have to agree. Leading the wrestling team through a prosperous season were John Payne, Neil Huffman, and Greg Kincaid. Payne took the title of Washington and Lee Champ during the Christmas tournament as did Huffman. Placing third in the state, Payne received a well deserved honor. Following close behind was Huffman taking fifth in the 155 pound weight class. Greg Kincaid also had a third place in the Washington and Lee tournament. Next year will return with experience and lettermen. UNDER CONTROL . . . Randy Rose seems to be on top of the situation during this match with Clifton Forge. CONGRATULATIONS . . . Greg Kincaid receives a warm welcome back to the bench after winning his match. MEDIATING ... An unidentified wrestler seems to be preparing for his upcoming match. HUH? . . . Coach Rodney Spradlin looks baffled as the referee explains the rules. A REAL WINNER . . . John Payne shows his form on his way to third place in the state. CHECKING OUT THE SITUATION . . . Doug Green looks his opponent over before making his move. 38 IN A TIGHT SPOT . . . Tim Miller struggles with his opponent from Greenbrier East. Cougar Wrestlers Look Promising HOLD ON! . . . Johnny Martin takes a flip as he tries his skills. ENCOURAGEMENT . . . Neil Huffman and Mark Huffman cheer their teammates on. 39 The year of the Cougar. That’s the only way to describe the remarkable success of Covington’s Basketball team during the 1975-76 season. When the season started, talk of a possible State Championship filled the school’s halls. These thoughts were quickly dispelled in March when C.H.S. lost to eventual State Champs Martinsville in the regional semi-finals. Despite this disappointment, this fine Cougar team, led by the superb scorer Garland Jefferson and the nimble Keith Twitty, raced their way through an undefeated season, 18-0-0. Again, disaster struck in the district tournament when C.H.S. lost to last year’s AA champs, Glenvar, 68-69, in overtime. Yet the total record of 22-2-0 was the best in the school’s history. And it took a total team effort to get that far. But stealing most of the headlines were Jefferson and Twitty. Garland, who was named to several H.S., All-American teams, broke nearly every scoring record in the book in getting 1,210 points in just two seasons. Twitty right behind in the scoring with a total of 1,174 points in four seasons. A special presentation was made in front of the student body, and Twitty was awarded with a trophy and Jefferson’s jersey was set aside never to be worn again. This year’s season and team will hardly be forgotten for many years to come. Front Row, Left to Right — Steve Plesant, Keith Jackson, John Holloway, Keith Twitty, Curtis Jordon, Marc Smith. Second Row — Randy Mills, Richard Brown, Linton Townes, Tony Allen, Garland Jefferson, Willard Meeks, Dean Martin. Dean Martin struggles for the ball against Bath County. 40 . V KS2E Garland Jefferson goes up against Lewis players for a rebound. Keith Twitty takes a jumper over Martinsville’s Tim Grant during the regionals. “All We Ever Hoped For” Randy Mills applies pressure against a Bath County player. 41 Dean Martin goes up high for a jump ball against Martinsville. Coach Carper awards Keith Twitty the game ball after getting his 1,000th point as his parents look on. Garland Jefferson goes up for 2 points over Martinsville players. Coach Carper awards Garland Jefferson the game ball after getting his 1,000th point. Win Over Liberty Was Sweet, But Loss To Martinsville Was Bitter! “Jefferson and Twitty Get Their 1, 000th Point. ” 42 r Keith Jackson helps Linton Townes off the court with a bit of encouragement. Garland Jefferson looks to throw down court after bringing down a rebound. Coach Carper talks over game strategy during the quarter break. Keith Twitty gives the play signal to his teammates as he brings the ball down court. 43 Eric Mack leaps over Lewis players for two points. The Covington Junior Varsity basketball team had a splendid season capturing the Blue Ridge District Championship from Andrew Lewis defeating them 59 to 55. The JV team had a 16-3 overall record for the year losing to Greenbrier East twice and once to Andrew Lewis. Coach John Reynolds said “Despite the three losses I am pleased to know that the boys gave it their all and won”. Certainly the most valuable player for the JV’s was Erick Mack who led the club all the way. Donnell Ross with his lightening speed contributed whole-heartedly in running up the score for the team. Todd Myers and his aggres- siveness helped to squeeze out the other team’s potential. The JV’s handled the ball well and outwitted the other team with their jumping ability and quickness. They always showed the crowd a good game and a little of what could be expected in the varsity game. Eric Mack the 6’3” center will move up to the varsity line-up next year and try to fill the shoes of All-American Garland Jefferson. “Junior Varsity Wins Blue Ridge District. ” Left to Right — Billy Kessinger, David Carter, Donell Ross, Todd Myers, Curt Holloway, Clifford Ford, Gary White, Eric Mack, John Jackson, Owen Perry, Johnny Miller, Jerry Taylor. 44 Eighth Graders Do It This year’s eighth grade basketball team had a fine 9-3-0 record for the season. The Little Cougars moved the ball quiickly with expert timing and took well balanced shots. Coach Lewis Venerable was very pleased with the team’s spirit and knowledge of the sport. Robert Goode was among the stars for the little Cougars along with Mike Loan, B. B. Bryant, and Allan Dressier. Each of these players showed good talent that could be very valuable in coming years. All of the players are hoping to get a seat on the JV squad next year, and coach Venerable feels that his players will be able to move up the ladder with the talent they have. Robert Goode goes up for two points against Clifton Forge players. Mike Loan stretches up high for the ball against Clifton Forge. Coach Venerable talks over the game strategy with the players during a time out. 45 Cougars Have Good Rebuilding Frankie Arritt, Mike Deacon, Paul Crizer, Owen Perry, Tony Nicely, Kay Smith, Mitch Mann, Randy Mills, Chuck Groome, Danny Ryder, Matt Drudy, and Coach Fore. ' AS ■ � ■ Hiw - ■LBU ; 1 .1 UJ I LINE ’ER UP, BIG SHOT . . . R. Mills prepares to make a critical putt. The 1976 Covington High School Golf Team was a very successful team. Under the direction of Coach Jim Fore, the team compiled the best record of any team at CHS. The overall record of eight and one was the best in the school’s two year history of golf at CHS. One of the biggest highlights of the year was a big upset victory over Clifton Forge. The team was led by Randy Mills, a junior, captain of the team. He was a medalist in several matches including the victory over Clifton. Another leveler on the team was Kay Smith, another junior. She was valuable to the team along with the others: Matt Drudy, Danny Ryder, and Mike Deacon. The Cougars obtained many goals this season. Randy Mills went to the regionals and Kay Smith was the alternate; the first girl to ever attend the regionals from this school. With only one senior on the team, the Cougars should be a title contender this up-coming year. Coach Fore stated that the team was vastly improved over the last year. He also recognized Randy Mills and Matt Drudy as team leaders. He added that the team missed out going to the regionals by one stroke. 46 Season Under Coach Jim Fore PERFECTION . . . D. Ryder sinks another NEW HORIZONS . . . The CHS Golf Team looks forward to a bright new season next year. one. 47 S-P-R-A-D-L-I-N Spells Tennis 1976 TENNIS TEAM . . . Back Row . Chuck Lockard (Assistant Coach), Mike Swartz, Tracey Leet, Mike Tingler, Mike Campbell, Rod Spradlin (Head Coach), Front Row: Wayne Humphries, Billy Kessinger, Jimmy Garcia, Timmy Goff, Jim Watts. MIKE CAMPBELL needs Coach Spradlin’s help as he hurt his hand in the match against Alleghany. 48 MIKE SWARTZ and his doubles partner had an excellent season after long hours of practice. JIM WATTS worked hard to have a super season at the number 2 position on the team. Jim proved that Wilson really does work! The 1976 tennis team had a very good year and a very profitable season. The team had a regular season record of 7 wins and only 4 losses — losing to Glenvar, Byrd, Lewis, and a non-district match to Liberty. There was vast improve- ment over last year’s record and the ability to make every match a real contest was shown in all of this year’s matches. The team traveled to the Blue Ridge District Tournament and successfully defeated Clifton Forge in the first round before losing to Andrew Lewis in the semi-finals. The final season record of 8-5 shows in itself all of the work and dedication to the sport by the coach, Rod Spradlin. MIKE TINGLER is mentally preparing for his next match. WAYNE HUMPHRIES readys himself for his match by hitting some practice strokes. “If in trouble, lob . . . and lob . . . and lob.” 49 Craig Madison attempts to put the tag on a Clifton Forge player. This year’s varsity baseball team had a season full of surprises. The biggest surprise of them all was defeating Alleghany 6-0 in the Blue Ridge District Championship game. The Cougars played extremely good ball in this game getting 20 hits while Craig Madison held Alleghany off for only 2 hits. Coach John Mills said, “I can’t believe it and probably never will.” This was the first time in ten years Covington defeated Alleghany in baseball. The Cougars then moved into the Regionals and suffered a hard 4-1 loss to Tunstall. The Cougars played good ball but the breaks of the game went the other way. The Cougars are losing four players but have alot of young talent returning for next years’s season. Covington Defeats Alleghany . . . Front Row, Left to Right — Johnny Martian, Mike Young, Wayne Lawson, David Carter, Robbie Perkins, Kenny Munsey, Larry O’Rourke, Mike Madison. Second Row — Coach John Mills, Todd Myers, Jimmy Robertson, Dean Martin, Craig Madison, Ronald Shue, Wayne Payton, David Huffman, David McCormack, Tonny Soldomridge. 50 Larry O’Rourke gives the victory sign as he scores during the game. . . . For Blue Ridge District Championship. David Huffman looks towards Coach Mills for some pitching instructions. Ron Shue slides in for the score against the Clifton Forge pitcher. 51 David Huffman tries to save some time by grabing a grounder bare handed, in order to make a quicker throw. Lanny O’Rourke waves to the fans after defeating Alleghany in the Blue Ridge Championship game. Coach Mills gives Todd Myers some encouragement in stealing bases. 52 This year’s JV baseball team had a dis- appointing but learning season. Coach Venerable taught his young charges the basic skills they would need in the coming years of Covington’s baseball program. The JV baseball team showed some talent that will be appreciated in coming years on the baseball squad. Robert Slayton, the pitching ace for the team, is a hopeful prospect for the varsity squad next year. Jay Abbott, the man behind the plate, showed a lot of skill and Mike Young put out exceptional effort and spirit to keep the club moving. Coach Venerable said he was pleased with the team effort and hope that the returning players will have gained a little experience. He also stated that he would like to gain a Blue Ridge District Championship next year. JV’s Display Improvement R. Slayton talks the situation over with J. Abbott. Front Row, Left to Right — Chris Angel, Mike Loan, Billy Potter, Jerry Tayler, Danny Paxton, Robbie Lee, B. B. Bryant. Second — J fl y Abbott, Johnny Miller, Kenny Redman, Randy Rose, Brett Laudermilk, Mike Henderson, Curt Clemons, Allan Dressier, Robert Slayton. 53 BOO! . . . C. Jordan appears to be after you but is actually taking part in the long jump. The 1976 Covington High track team was faced with strong competition this year but that didn’t stop them. The Cougar thinclads pulled through with a winning season. Leading the Cougars as co-captains were John Payne, Curtis Jordon, and Marc Smith. Top Scorers included Timmy St. Clair, Curtis, and Rick Jessee. Various records were set throughout the year. John Payne set a record in the pole vault as it now stands at 11 feet 9 inches. Lorenzo Ross set a new long jump record with a jump of 20 feet and 6 inches. Ricky Jessee set the 120 yard high hurdle record with a clocking of 15.5 seconds. Tim St. Clair dominated the records getting the mile down to 4.33.4 seconds and the 2 mile to 9.54 seconds. The cougars were very young and should be very competitive next year. They had a 7-5 record and much improvement was seen over the year. The thinclads will loose 7 seniors to graduation and Coach Fuhrman seems to think the guys peaked at the right time. The Cougars had 20-21 guys to score throughout the season and as a team they placed 4th in the District. Coach Fuhrman will be looking forward to rebuild- ing next year. VARSITY TRACK TEAM . . . First Row: Coach Phillips, M. Smith, D. Ross, C. Jordan, J. Payne, J. Goodwin, K. Smith, D. Pence, E. Laws, and Coach Furman. Second Row: R. Jessee, W. Meeks, P. Rigney, R. Lockhart, L. Jeter, and L. Jones. Third Row: T. St. Clair, Mgr. M. Rapp, R. Hollaway, R. Rapp, A. Hilmer, P. Harrison, and G. White. 54 ■ ROUGH . . . T. St. Clair shows his form as he wins the two mile. LOOK OUT! . . . P. Harrison displays his strength in the 1880. St. Clair, Jessee, and Harrison Go To State BOOGIE FEVER . . . R. Jessee does his stuff against Lord Botetourt High School. 55 Thinclads At Work HANDS UP! ... A, Hilmer moves in for a victory in the 880. UP AND OVER , . . W. Meeks attempts the high jump as Mr. Hammond looks on. TAKIN’ IT EASY . . . P. Rigney and R. -Jessee take a break. 56 RACING THE CLOCK . . . P. Rigney whips his tough component. J.V. TRACK TEAM: 1st Row: M. Puckett, J. Clark, M. Lilly, G. Rickett, S. Griffith, V. Douglas. 2nd Row: C. Spath, D. Albreck, R. Waldren, C. Linkous, A. Ferris, C. Crawford, S. Craft, D. Seldomridge. 3rd Row: J. Peters, S. St. Clair, S. Vail, C. Alabertos, H. Persinger, R. Summons, D. Smith. OOPS! . . .G. Rickett shows his unusual hurdling form. J.V. Thinclads Stand Tall The 1975 J.V. Track team was maned by Coach Woodzell for another year. The thinclads were faced with rough, and some times older competition but they still stood tall. Even though the record was 1 and 5, Coach Woodzell seems to think that there was much improvement. Some of the outstanding teammates which helped move the team along were Allen Farris, Steve St. Clair, and Wayne Johnson. Coach Woodzell seems to think that the teams strong events were in the distance running. Since the thinclads were very young they should return much experience, and some will progress to help the varsity. 57 58 SWEET VICTORY . . . Carol Mayo crosses the line to victory. This year’s girl’s track team had a highly successful season. They ended the regular season with a record of 4-4-1 which was a marked improvement over last season. Covington finished fourth in the Blue Ridge District Meet, scoring 54 points. Sheila Halsey was the high scorer with 20 points while setting a school record in the shot put. In the Regionals, Covington placed fifth out of twenty-five schools. Sheila Halsey finished in first place in both the shot put and discus and both were regional records. Dorethea Jordan finished second in the 220. Sheila Halsey, Dorethea Jordan, Julie Altizer, Tammy Tingler, Carol Mayo, Mary Drudy, and Sue Halsey all went to the Regionals. In the State Competitions held at Madison College, Covington scored 12 points. Sheila Halsey scored all the points, placing second in the discus and fourth in the shot put. Coach June Beninghove was equally proud of all her girls. FLYING . . . Lola Ross easily crosses the hurdles. 59 The Cougar Varsity Power Volleyball team compiled a 12-2 record under the guidance of Coach June Beninghove. The volleyball team was a co-ed operation for the first time and they earned the title of Blue Ridge District champion for the regular season. The team suffered its only two losses at the hands of Alleghany, one loss came during the regular season and the other came in the finals of the Blue Ridge District tournament. Statistics show that the volleyball team outscored its opposition during the season 520-401, with Sharon Campbell leading the individual scoring with 104 points. Next years team will hopefully be strong since it will only be losing four seniors, Debra Via, Wayne Humpries, Derrick Miller, and Matt Drudy. Derrick Miller gets ready to hit the ball in an unusual form. First Row, Left ro Right — Sharon Cambel, Wayne Humpries. Second Row — Robin Sweeny, Juanita Gibson, Eric Grumblat, Tammy Downer, Matt Drudy, Debbie Via, Jul Hamilton, Coach Benninghow. Third Row — Lisa Lawson, Derrick Miller, Connie Maynard, Richard Gibson, Jeff Horton, Lisa Garten, Shelia Halsy. 60 C.H.S. Captures Regular Season Championship Matt Drudy shows his expert form in a slam hit. Wayne Humpries seems to be pointing to the ceiling while talking to the official. Connie Maynard smacks the ball up high in a match against Greenbrier East. 61 ’SCOREBOARD FOOTBALL CHS OPP 0 Robert E. Lee 0 25 Alleghany County 17 14 Glenvar 6 7 Greenbrier East 12 7 Andrew Lewis 35 7 William Byrd 10 0 Cave Springs 13 6 Lexington 19 14 Lord Botetourt 6 35 Clifton Forge 6 Regular Season Record 4-5-1 Junior Varsity Record 7-0-1 Eighth Grade Record 2-5 GIRL’S BASKETBALL CHS OPP 61 Glenvar 23 52 Glenvar 15 62 William Byrd 39 49 Andrew Lewis 42 39 Alleghany 33 42 Clifton Forge 54 54 Lord Botetourt 46 69 Glenvar 34 50 William Byrd 36 53 Andrew Lewis 51 67 Alleghany 44 40 Clifton Forge 42 47 Lord Botetourt 39 Regular Season Record 11-2 Junior Varsity Record 5-2 Blue Ridge Tournament 69 Glenvar 28 60 Andrew Lewis 52 40 Clifton Forge 53 Second in District Tournament WRESTLING CHS OPP 25 Alleghany 35 38 Greenbrier East 27 17 Lord Botetourt 42 Third in W L Christmas Tourney 23 Greenbrier East 32 36 James River 23 19 Lexington 37 7 William Byrd 52 26 Alleghany 26 17 Andrew Lewis 39 9 Glenvar 51 Regular Season Record 2-7-1 Sixth in District Tournament Eighth in Regional Tournament Junior Varsity Record 3-3 CHS POWER VOLLEYBALL OPP 2 Parry McClour 0 2 James River 1 0 Alleghany 2 2 Greenbrier East 0 2 William Byrd 0 2 Andrew Lewis 1 2 Alleghany 1 2 Clifton Forge 1 2 Lord Botetourt 1 2 Clifton Forge 0 2 James River 0 2 Glenvar 0 Regular Season Champs 6-0 2 Blue Ridge Tournament William Byrd 1 0 Alleghany 2 Second in District Tournament CHS BOY’S BASKETBALL OPP 85 Bath County 55 81 Lexington 59 70 William Byrd 54 81 Lord Botetourt 61 109 Alleghany 53 55 Greenbrier East 46 80 James River 51 89 Alleghany 52 66 Andrew Lewis 60 91 Clifton Forge 55 82 Glenvar 65 112 Bath County 62 75 William Byrd 51 76 Lord Botetourt 60 99 Alleghany 61 83 Andrew Lewis 72 74 Clifton Forge 64 76 Greenbrier East 65 68 Glenvar 62 81 Lexington 63 81 Lord Botetourt 53 Regular Season Champs 21-0 81 Blue Ridge District Tournament Lord Botetourt 53 68 Glenvar 69 72 Second in District Tournament Regional Tournament Liberty 66 58 Martinsville 62 62 BASEBALL BOY S TRACK CHS OPP CHS OPP 11 Bath County 10 351 2 William Byrd 99 2 6 Andrew Lewis 3 26 Radford 84 2 1 Clifton Forge 15 Pulaski 53 2 2 Glenvar 13 109 James River 27 17 Greenbrier East 9 103 Alleghany 33 2 William Byrd 1 90 Parry McClure 58 8 Lord Botetourt 9 90 Alleghany 22 0 Bath County 4 71 Clifton Forge 65 2 Alleghany 15 66 Lord Botetourt 70 0 Andrew Lewis 5 96 Glenvar 40 1 Clifton Forge 6 71 Clifton Forge 75 6 Glenvar 7 71 Alleghany 24 8 William Byrd 9 38 2 Andrew Lewis 84 2 1 Lord Botetourt 5 Clifton Forge 47 1 Alleghany 4 Regular Season Record 7-5 Regular Season Record 7-12 Junior Varsity Regular Season Record 1-5 District Tournament 6 Lord Botetourt 4 GIRLS’ TRACK 6 Alleghany 0 CHS OPP District Tournament Champions 50 Clifton Forge 50 Regional Tournament 42 Glenvar 68 1 Tunstall 4 58 James River 53 Junior Varsity Record 1-7 Parry McClure 30 34 William Byrd 76 GOLF 29 2 Andrew Lewis 8 O 2 CHS OPP 59 Lord Botetourt 51 332 Alleghany 347 35 Greenbrier East 66 350 Clifton Forge 320 66 Alleghany 44 348 Greenbrier East 328 Fourth in District Meet 350 Glenvar 362 Fifth in Regional Meet 348 Lexington 300 Regular Season Record 4-4-1 350 James River 376 333 Lord Botetourt 319 TENNIS 338 Alleghany 332 CHS 0 342 Greenbrier East 325 1 William Byrd 326 Clifton Forge 330 7 Clifton Forge 338 James River 384 5 Greenbrier East 311 William Byrd 326 0 Liberty 311 Glenvar 335 7 Alleghany 343 Lord Botetourt 318 3 Glenvar 343 William Byrd 344 6 Alleghany 338 Andrew Lewis 288 7 Greenbrier East Fourth in District Tournament t 0 Andrew Lewis Regular Season Record 8-8 6 Bath County 6 Clifton Forge District Playoffs 6 Alleghany 3 District Tournament 1 Andrew Lewis Regular Season Record 7-4 Fourth in District COWCOtOCOOitOCOiMOOO 66 1975 HOMECOMING QUEEN . . . Miss Lisa Kae Hardy escorted by Pat Harrison EMMY LOU CRAWFORD Escorted by John Bell TAMMY LEE CRAWFORD Escorted by Randy Furlong LISA KELLY HEIGHTER Escorted by Arthur Hillmer mjL ‘m ms CHERILYNN KELLY Escorted by Larry O’Rourke carrie j. McLaughlin Barbara jo noel joyce yvonne puckett Escorted by Kenny Munsey Escorted by Garland Jefferson Escorted by John Payne Lisa Hardy Named Homecoming Queen for 1975 67 Class of ’79 Holds Field Day IT TAKES TWO HANDS . . . D’ona Arthur munches on her peanut butter sandwich during this unusual event. for Sophomores, Freshmen - -8th Graders For the first time, the Freshman class sponsored a field day for all Eighth Graders, Freshman, and Sophomores. Everyone was invit- ed to attend. A small admission fee was charged at the gate to help the Class of ’79 increase its funds for the time when they would have to sponsor the Junior-Senior Prom. The events were centered around the TV program “Almost Anything Goes”. And believe it or not that’s exactly what happened! ! To start the day off, they held a discus throwing contest using paper plates as the discus. Other events included leap frog, potato sack races, and popping balloons on a bike. The last event was the real grabber! The teams all got together and competed in a tug of war. Only this was a little different than usual ... it was over a huge mud puddle. It was quite a muddy event but all was fun! The Sopho- mores won with the Freshmen in second leaving the Eighth graders in third place. HUNGRY, RON? . . . Ron Shue seems to show everyone just who’s who when it comes to eating a peanut butter sandwich. UP AND OVER . . . This was a leap frog event held near the end of the day. Sophomores Win Over Freshmen 8th Graders BASIC TRAINING? . . . Mike Loan par- ticipates in the obstacle course. 69 Neil Huffman looks a little unhappy with the color he is . . . Tommy Lawson concentrates as he straddles the tires. Marvin Jeter attempts to bust a balloon during the race on the bikes. Jay Abbott and Dianna Munsey seem to be having difficulty during the wheelbarrow race. HEAVE!!! . . . Robbie Lee seems to be struggling to pull someone in the mud. Kenny Redman makes sure he gets a box office seat!! Students Celebrate Jug Victory Sharing is a good act usually done with just cause. But when it comes to the Brown Jug, there’s no sweet- ness about it. Maybe the Cougars seem a little selfish, but once again they were determined to keep their little jug. And that’s just what they did! In an exciting game against those Clifton Forge rivals, the Covington Cougars proved their worth. The score stood 35-6. It’s no wonder that a celebration was in order. So performing well, the cheerleaders, majorettes, and band helped to make this a festive occasion with the jug assembly. MMM, MMM GOOD . . . The Cougars feast on cup cakes provided by the Pep Club. SING A SONG . . . The faculty takes part in celebrating. MARCHING MAJORETTES . . . The majorettes join the cheerleaders and band for a number. ONE BIG FAMILY . . . The students of CHS unite to celebrate the big victory! 71 Dean Martin, Susan Albert Reign As 1976 MARDI GRAS KING AND QUEEN . . . Dean Martin and Susan Albert were selected as King and Queen by fellow Spanish Club members. For the third consecutive year, the Spanish Club held the Mardi Gras in the CHS gym. Much planning and hard work went into this event. The gym was decorated with balloons and streamers according to the custom in New Orleans. Members were asked to vote on a king and queen to reign over the festivities. Dean Martin and Susan Albert were chosen for this honor. Music was played by “City Council” of Roanoke. The king and queen and their court danced a spotlight number and then regular dancing resumed. The dance was enjoyed by all. 72 PLANET OF THE APES? . . . No, just one of the many costumes worn by those who attended. 1976 Mardi Gras King and Queen PETER COTTONTAIL?? . . . Kathy Haynes shows interest by compet- ing for the title of “Best Costume”. CHANGE, SENOR SPRADLIN? . . . The Spanish Club also sold refreshments to earn money for the trip to Mexico. LAND OF THE GIANTS ... Jay Bush is one of the many who enjoyed the decora- tions. 8 1975 73 MISS CHS . . . Miss Lisa Kae Hardy FIRST RUNNER-UP ... Miss Joan Linette Craghead SECOND RUNNER-UP . . . Miss Lisa Kelly Heighter 74 Miss CHS Contestants Miss Emmy Lou Crawford Miss Lisa Kae Hardy was the proud recipient of the Miss CHS title for the 1976 school year. She was named to this honor during a special May assembly. First runner-up was Miss Joan Linette Craghead while Miss Lisa Kelly Heighter was named second runner-up. The ten contestants were selected by the senior class. They were then presented be- fore a panel of judges who judg- ed them on such things as poise, appearance, knowledge of current events and school activities. The other seven contestants were: Robin Denise Abshire, Emmy Lou Crawford, Tammy Lee Crawford, Judith Leigh Crizer, Cheri Lynn Kelley, Barbara Jo Noel, and Joyce Yvonne Puckett. The winners names were kept secret until the special assembly held in Curfman Hall. The girls were then presented with red roses and congratulations. Miss Robin Denise Abshire Miss Judith Leigh Crizer Miss Barbara Jo Noel Miss Tammy Lee Crawford Miss Cheri Lynn Kelley Miss Joyce Yvonne Puckett 75 Elections for 76 This year, many qualified candidates sought the offices of the Student Council. A special as- sembly was held in which the candidates deliver- ed their speeches and campaign promises for the coming year. After each candidate had spoken for each of the four offices, a time was alotted for a question-answer period between students and the candidates. The following week, the halls were decorated with witty slogans and posters. Many gave out candy and various other treats trying to steal a vote. As the week progressed, there was much talk and argument over who was the best candi- date and who was responsible enough to hold such an office. At the end of the week, another assembly was held and each candidate and their managers had prepared skits and songs boosting their cam- paigns. The next morning the student body was given time in homeroom to vote for the candi- date of their choice. Again, CHS had chosen its leaders for the 76-77 school term. The new officers are: Carmine Plott, President; David McCormack, Vice President; Karen Abshire, Secretary; and Tammy Downer, Treasurer. A MUNCHKIN? . . . Brenda Martin and Lisa Lawson participate in a skit for Janie Curtin. WELCOME BACK . . . Robby Perkins portrays Mr. Hot- ter in the elections. 76 AYYYY . . . Paul “Phonz” Crizer shows up in time to settle a dispute between “Horseshack” Pullin, “Epstein” Kincaid, and “Barbarino” Lawson. SCA CANDIDATES AND CAMPAIGN MANAGERS . . . First Row: . . . Janie Curtin, Billy Leary, Carmine Plott, Sharon Via, David McCormack, Karen Abshire, Debbie Baker, and Tammy Downer. Second Row: . . . Angie Loan, Mike Swartz, Tim St. Clair, Brenda Paxton, John Payne, Susan Claterbaugh, Maxine Perkins, and Cathy Ford. BATMAN AND ROBIN . . . B.B. Bryant and Lisa St. Clair campaign in an unusual way. Plott, McCormack, Downer, Abshire Head Student Body 77 I “We Can Make It Together” C.H.S.’s Student body take a break from a hard practice of trying to get the Black History Program together. Ebony Phase I Voted Theme for Black History Assembly “Let’s Talk It Over” L. Heighter and C. Hunter discuss Black History Activities over with Mr. Hill. “Action” during the Black Assembly students put on a skit portraying an interview asking different Blacks from different stands of Life, the question “What does being Black mean to you?” For through it all we’ve made it and there will be no turning back. For Ebony is my people, for my people are Black. (Cynthia Hunter) This year’s Black History Program was organized by Ms. Lisa Heighter and Ms. Cynthia Hunter with the help of Covington High School’s faculty and student body. Although the practices were hard and long the outcome of the assembly was worth it all. The assembly ended a week of different activities per- taining to the recognition of Black Heritage Week. One of the most interesting aspects of the assembly was a skit in the form of an interview. The interview was headed off by Paul Morgan, who acted the part of a Black News Magazine interviewer, asking “What does being Black mean to you?” to students acting parts of different types of Blacks in America. The Characters were as follows: Black Rebel: R. Brown, Social Worker: R. Lemons, Big Execut ive: G. Jefferson, High School Student: 0. Harvey, Pimp: E. Laws, All Star Athletic: T. Allen. The skit was a success in itself. Still Ebony takes a stand. “Let’s Do It, Again” M. Jeter and D. Jeter thrill the students with a soulful song. “EBONY FASHION FAIR” PARTICIPANTS WERE AS FOLLOWS: K. Twitty and T. Wilson, D. Hunter and V. Gray, C. Spencer and D. Megginson, P. Morgan and D. Dooley, D. Halsey and C. Carter, C. Hunter and D. Miller, R. Holloway and D. Jeter, and L. Smith and E. Laws, M. Cashwell and G. White, G. Jefferson and K. Jackson, and D. Hunter. “I Had A Dream” D. Miller gives dedica- tion speech to Dr. Martin Luther King. “Dream Variation” P. Robinson and 0. Harvey reads modern Black Poetry Hi Awards Day TRACK . . . R. Jessee, C. Jordan, J. Payne, P. Harrison, and T. St. Clair broke various school records. FRANCIS J. “BOODIE” ALBERT AWARD . . Garland Jefferson received this award as the most outstanding senior athlete. MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS . . . First Row: C. Jordan, S. Campbell, D. Jordan, D. Stewart, J. Payne. Second Row: G. Jefferson, T. Leet, M. Warren, R. Mills, T. St. Clair, and K. Munsey. 80 DAR AWARD . . . S. Griffith was awarded this. f SAFETY DRIVER AWARD . . . S. Crawford and W. Humphries were pre- sented this award for their unique driving ability. Various awards were presented to students for their outstanding academic and athletic abilities during the special Awards Day assembly held in Curfman Hall in May. Among these awards were the Francis J. “Boodie” Albert Award which was presented to Garland Jeffer- son and the DAR Award which Stanley Griffith recieved. A big honor for a cheerleader of the Varsity squad is to be chosen as Cheerleader of the Year by the stu- CHARLES T. COOKE MEMORIAL AWARD . . . This special award went to John Payne. dent body. This year the lucky girl chosen was Miss Lisa Heighter. A new award was presented to Sarah Crawford and to Wayne Humphries this year. The award was the Safety Driver Award and was presented by Mr. Car- per. Although these were just barely touching the numerous awards presented, it is quite certain that Covington High School is proud of every single win- ner. After all, everyone at CHS is a winner everyday! CHEERLEADER OF THE YEAR . . . Lisa Heighter was chosen for this honor. 81 super seniors ft SUPER SENIORS ’76 . . . The class of 1976 says GOOD-BYE TO CHS forever! ! ! P-A-R-T-Y! ... A few members of the class take time to recall the parties at Payne’s Camp. SENIOR CLASS WILL . . . Cheri Kelley and Derrick Miller read what their class left CHS. Class CAPPING . . . Rick Jessee has the honor of capping senior Patsy Byer. Day GRANDMA VIA AND GRAMPA WAYNE . . . These two old fogies reminisce about their good times at CHS! ! This year, Class Day at CHS was very entertaining. It started off with Wayne Humphries and Debbie Via re- miniscing about “Jungle Jane” Whiteside and Joan Gr ghead played the starring role. Later, came the skit about the parties at Paynes’ Camp. Now, who could ever forget those great times? Next, came the reading of the Senior Class Will by Cynthia Hunter and Bonnie Puckett. Some of the teachers and students were left some real “NICE AND SWEET” gifts. The assembly ended with the traditional capping cere- monies. Each year, a Senior selects a Junior or a relative to place his cap on his head. Each takes his place at the end of the stage and meets in the middle. When the capping is over, the Juniors take their places in the “Senior section” of the auditorium. After the Seniors had marched out, the Class of ’77 followed while the Alma Mater was played. WmJk Kathy Hite finds out just how hard it is to check out with Mr. Lee around. 83 “Isle of Golden Dreams’ ’ GRAND MARCH . . . Gary Whitmer, Cheri Kelly, Jerry Maynard, Donna Craft, Rick Jessee, Tammy Crawford, Sidney Hutchins, and Susan Slaton participate in one highlight of the evening. PROM ROYALTY . . . John Bell and Emmy Crawford were chosen as King and Queen by the Senior class. The Junior class spent many long and tiring hours planning and decorating for the Junior-Senior Prom. Under the di- rection of Mrs. Edith Noel, Mrs. Rhea, Chuck Lockhard, Jean Anderson, and a few other helpful teachers, this year’s prom became a dream come true for many ex- cited Seniors and quite a few anxious Juniors. Plans for the decorations were handled by Mr. Kyle Keyser and his art classes. The theme was appropriately chosen as “The Isle of Golden Dreams” as many found a long awaited reality be- hind their “golden dreams”. Entertainment for the evening consisted of a vocal selection by a group of Juniors including John Holloway, Debra Lauder- milk, Karen Abshire, and Miss Karen Williams at the piano. They sang the theme song of the Class of ’76: “Theme from Mahogany” or “Do you Know Where You’re Going To?” following a skit center- ed around the class song. John Bell and Emmy Crawford were selected as King and Queen for a night. Over all, the prom was enjoyed by all who attended. JOHN WAYNE the IT? . . . Stanley Griffith brings back memories from the 50’s in the Jr. class skit. 84 Creates Beautiful Memories for Seniors DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU’RE GOING? . . . John Holloway tries to find some meaning to this question. WHERE’D YOU GET YOUR GOWTM? , . . These “beauties” seem dressed a little odd for a prom. Anxious Juniors; Excited Seniors GOLDEN DREAMS . . . Cheri Kelly and date, Stan Parahm create memories of their own on a very special night. ANXIOUS SENIORS? . . . Many await the bewitching hour of midnight when the fun just begins. 85 SALUTATORIAN . . . Carol Carter As the close of another school year ap- proached, the class of ’76 prepared for their departure with pride. On the night of June 2, 108 smiling sen- iors received a well deserved award — their diploma. The big event took place in Curfman Hall as friends and relatives of the gradu- ating seniors looked on. Joseph Green was named Valedictorian while Carol Carter was named Salutatorian. Wayne Humph- CLASS OF 1976 . . . First Row: C. McLaughlin, L. Hardy, B. Noel, J. Craghead, W. Heighter. Second Row: M. Drudy, K. Munsey, S. Crawford, S. Smith, C. Hunter, V. Row: J. Neal, K. Twitty, E. Bane, K. Alfred, D. Via, T. Reynolds, D. Meeks, R. Abshire, O’Rourke, J. Groome, D. Craft, T. Crawford, C. Kelley, K. Gibson, S. Slayton, K. M. Swartz, G. Whitmer, G. Whitehead, A. Brisendine, S. Harter, K. Higgins, D. Offen- Row: D. Halsey, S. Pleasant, A. Hillmer, M. Smith, J. Bell, D. Huffman, M. Linton, P. W. Ward. Seventh Row: C. Twitty, R. Harlowe, J. Maynard, G. Willis, P. Morgan, D. L. Smith, L. Arritt. Eighth Row: D. Miller, T. Rock, H. Myers, D. Buckland, P. Harrison, ALUMNI AWARD . . . Wayne Humphries was named the Outstanding Boy Graduate. 86 Humphries, M. Switzer, G. Jefferson, T. St. Clair, C. Carter, G. Jensen, P. Byer, L. Balser, D. Megginson, B. Puckett, E. Crawford, R. Weese, M. Switzer, D. Hepler. Third M. Maynard, K. Arritt, J. Crizer, A. Ratliff, W. Woodson. Fourth Row: K. Jackson, L. Hite, G. Pierce, J. Gilbert, D. Persinger, G. Wheeler, D. Willis. Fifth Row: W. Meeks, backer, B. Crowder, S. Clatterbaugh, M. Brown, D. Slayton, G. Ferris, P. Robinson. Sixth Hinton, S. Halsey, R. Smith, S. Tyree, T. Smith, T. Blakey, B. Ridgeway, G. Luckett, Stewart, M. Clutter, L. Smith, M. Mcknight, J. Stinespring, T. Seldonridge, J. Payne, W. Kayser, E. Cash, M. Warren, D. Cobbs. VALEDICTORIAN . . . Joseph Green ries and Lisa Hardy were named Outstand- ing Boy and Girl as they were presented with the Alumni Awards. Surely 1976 will be a year to remember for the seniors. Although the good times of high school life are over for these stu- dents at Covington High the memories will always linger within their hearts as they go out to face the world. Its a big world and they are willing to compete against the thousands of people out there. After all, they have a lot to offer! ALUMNI AWARD . . . Lisa Hardv was named the Outstanding Girl Graduate. 87 FACULTY FACULTY 89 Mr. Trumbo And Staff Help Run CHS Smoothly Mr. Whitney Trumbo . . . Principal Mr. Wilbert Lee . . . Assistant Principal Maintaining order within the halls of CHS, Mr. Trumbo keeps the students in line with the help of Mr. Lee. The office secretaries are there to assist also. Performing many tasks, they are a great help to the school. Mrs. Joanne Williams . . . Secretary Mrs. Brenda Holloway . . . Secretary 90 School Is Kept In Good Condition Laura Smith . . . Student Assistant; Mrs. Mary McClanahan . . . Librarian; Miss Marlene Reynolds . . . Assistant to the Librarian. Larry O’Rourke, William Woodson, William Smith, and Ralph Law . . . Audio Visual Assistants. CUSTODIANS . . . Robert Morris, Roy Markham, Jimmy Thompson. CAFETERIA STAFF . . . Mrs. Comer, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Henning, Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Bland, and Mrs. Dressier. The custodial and cafeteria staffs help to keep CHS running smoothly. Everyone appreciates the fine work they do. Students and teach- ers find the library to be a good place to catch up on their reading. The librarians help them to choose interesting books. Always on the job delivering equipment to classes, the audio visual assistants are a big help also. It seems that CHS is well taken care of! Faculty Mrs. Harriet Hepler . . . Home Economics and Science IA Mr. Lewis Venable . . . Civics and Geography : 4 Mr. Mark Phillips . . . Biology and General Science Mr. John Woodzell . . . Biology Striving hard to educate hundreds of students in various subjects, the faculty of CHS works hard. Consisting of forty-eight members, this group of well known people help to make our school a better place. They have a great influence upon the student body of CHS as they help them to build a good place in society. Mrs. Mamie Hall . . . Homemaking Mr. John Clemmer . . . History Mr. Richard Fuhrman . . . Guidance Counselor and Physical Education Mrs. Betty Littleton, Mrs. Jane Whiteside, and Mrs. Carolyn O’Conner . . . English Mrs. Alicia Plott . . . Spanish Mrs. Sandra Nuckols . . . Vocal Mr. Sanford “Bo” Carper and Mr. James Fore . . . Driver Education and Physical Education Mr. Leonard Rose . . . Distributive Education Mr. John Reynolds . . . Government and Civics Mrs. Helen Harris . . . French and English Mrs. Brenda Uzzell . . . World History and World Geography Mr. Steven Cokerham . . . Physics, Physical Science, Science IV A Miss Connie Goad . Physical Education Mrs. Virginia Blankenship . . . World Geography and English II Miss June Beninghove . . . Health, Physical Education, and Driver Education Faculty Numbers 48 Mr. John Mills . . . Earth Science 95 Mr. Kyle Keyser . . . Art Mr. Phillip Douglas . . . Woodworking Mr. George Hill . . . Director of Guidance Mrs. Margaret Sams . . . Typing and Bookkeeping Mr. William Salyers . . . Typing and General Business Miss Cathy Eaton . . . English MERR ' C 1 96 Mrs. Margaret Ives . . . Math Mr. Jean Anderson . . . Mechanical Drawing, Architectural Drawing, and Industrial Arts Mr. Thomas Harris . . . Chemistry, Chemistry Study, and Math IIA Mrs. Louise Burks . . . Study Hall Mr. Charles Hammond . . . World Geography and Economics 97 Mr. Charles Lockard . . . English and Yearbook Mr. Steven Lawrence . . . Vocal HI, Music Theory, and Band Mrs. Rebecca Rhea . . . Math Miss Karen Williams . . . Math Mrs. Ruth Cvizic . . . Advanced Composition, English, and Counseling Mrs. Edna Friel . . . Math 98 Mr. Leonard Ray . . . Special Education Mr. Rodney Spradlin . . . Physical Education Mrs. Nancy Stuart . . . English Mrs. Edith Noel . . . Math Teachers Work Hard 99 Senior Class of ’76 — Never to be Forgotten and Destined for Success! SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS . . . Class President Barbara Noel, Vice President Garland Jefferson, Secretary Lisa Heighter, and Treasurer Lis a Hardy. The Senior Class of 1976 will long be remem- bered at CHS, not only for their outstanding contributions to athletics but also for their re- markable academic achievements. This class came to CHS in ’71 with high hopes and goals already set; this class was determined to be the best in everything they did. This class always stuck together, in hopes that many would speak louder than one; their voice was always heard. Goals were set high and even though some thought them out of reach these same goals were always attained. Friendship and harmony were theirs. Their spirit of accom- plishment will always remain in the empty halls and the hearts and minds of those they left behind. This class was the first ever to sponsor a free Prom for both juniors and seniors. Sure it took a lot of hard work for what seemed a lot of years but this was another symbol of a great class. This same class held a Senior Class Day Assembly that proved to be very amusing and enjoyable. This class was the first at CHS to buy and keep their caps and gowns, and also the first to have their diplomas presented to them in diploma covers so that they might be preserved more easily. The Senior Class left CHS both a new American flag and a Bicen- tennial flag to remember them with. The graduating Senior Class of 1976 owes much to its fine sponsors, without whose help none of these accomplishments would have been possible, and to all of its fine officers throughout its time at CHS. We leave Covington High School proud and in parting we wish to say thank you for this opportunity and for cherished memories! ! ! SENIOR CLASS EXECU- TIVE BOARD . . . Matt Drudy, John Payne, Bonnie Puckett, Patsy Byer, Susan Smith, Lisa Hardy, Barbara Noel, Garland Jefferson, Sally Crawford, Carrie McLaughlin, Kathy Alfred, and Lisa Heighter. ROBIN DENISE ABSHIRE FHA 1,2,3, Director of Social Events 3, Miss FHA Candidate 2,3, Home-Ec. Superlative 1,2; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4,5,; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4,5, Treasurer 4; Executive Board 4; Ms. Jayteens 5; Va. Girls’ State Delegate 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4; Graduation Usher 4; SODA 4; Annual Staff 4,5, Co-Editor 5; Homecoming Court 5; Miss CHS Candidate 5. KATHY LEIGH ALFRED Spanish Club-2,3, Executive Board 4,5; Cheer- leader 1,2, Captain 1; Ms. Jayteens 3,4,5, Ser- geant-of-Arms 4, Chaplain 5; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4; Pep Club 1,2,3, Pep Sheet Editor 3; FHA 1; FBLA 3; Class Executive Board 4,5. WILLA KATHERINE ARRITT FHA 1; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Ms. Jayteens 5; FBLA 4; Powder Puff Football 5. VICKI FRAME BALSER Pep Club 1,2; Spanish Club 2,3; SCA 1; Flag Corp 3, 4, Captain 4; Band2, 3,4; Vocal 1,2, 3, 4, 5; Powder Puff Football 4; Vocal Superlative. HAFFORD LEE ARRITT, JR. JV Baseball 2; Spanish Club 2,3. EDWARD KEITH BANE Football 1,2,3, 4; Wrestling 1,2; Baseball 2,3,4; K.V.G. 2, 3, 4, 5; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Jayteens 4,5. 103 JOHN F. L. BELL, III Football 1,2, 3, 4; Wrestling 1; Track 3; Jayteens 3,4,5, Vice-president 5; Snow Queen escort 3,4,5; Monogram Club 3,4; Monogram escort 3,4; SODA 4,5; Powder Puff Football Coach 4; SCA Repre- sentative-at-Large 5; Who’s Who 4; Homecoming escort 5. ROBERT HOWARD BOONE KVG’s 3,4; D.E. Club 5. ANITA GALE BRISENDINE Art Club 1;FHA 3. DONALD BUCKLAND PATSY ANN BYER FHA 1,5; SCA 2,3; Pep Club 2,3; Beta Club 4,5, Secretary 5; Spanish Club 3,4; Art Club 4,5; FBLA 3,4,5, Treasurer 5; Powder Puff Football 4; Senior Class Executive Board. earl McDowell cash, jr. Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 2; D.E. Club 3,4,5; KVG’s 3,4. 104 SUSAN GALE CLATTERBAUGH Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, 5, Executive Board 4,5, Vice- president 5; Pep Club 2,3,4; Ms. Jayteens 5; Powder Puff Football 4; Forensics 5; SCA 2,5; Interclub Council 5; Who’s Who 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4,5. MARY ANN CLUTTER Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Pep Club 1,3; FHA 1,2; FBLA 3,4; Ms. Jayteens 5; WTio’s WTio 4; Annual Staff 5. DARIUS ALONZA COBBS Vocal 1; French Club 2,3, 4, 5; Wrestling 1; Vocal 1. DONNA LYNN CRAFT Band Uniform Committee 2; Band Uniform Chair- man 3,4,5; Pep Club 3,4,5; FBLA 3,4; Class Secretary 4; Powder Puff Football 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4, 5. JOAN LYNETTE CRAGHEAD Cheerleader 1,2, Co-captain 1; Pep Club 1,2,3; Matmates 1; Spanish Club 2,3,4; Majorette 3,4,5, Head Majorette 5; Beta Club 4,5, President 5; SCA 2,4; Junior Class Executive Board; Junior Marshal; Ms. Jayteens 4,5; Homecoming Court 5; Snow Queen candidate 3; Governor’s School for the Gifted 4; Who’s Who 4; Miss CHS candidate 5; Vocal 1,2, Pianist 3; Scholastic Award 2,4. EMMY LOU CRAWFORD Cheerleader 1; Pep Club 1,3; Art Club 2, 3, 4, 5, Treasurer 3, Vice-president 4; FBLA 3,4,5, Vice- president 4, President 5; SCA 3; Interclub Council 4; Monogram Queen 3; Homecoming Court 5; Powder Puff Football 4; Snow Queen court 4; Snow Queen candidate 5; Who’s Who 4; Miss CHS candidate 5. mmm 105 106 SARAH ANN CRAWFORD Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, 5, Vice-president 4; Ms. Jayteens 3,4,5, Historian 4, Treasurer 5; Pep Club 3; Powder Puff Football 4; Who’s Who 4; Art Club 5; Snow Queen candidate 5; Senior Class Execu- tive Board. TAMMY LEE CRAWFORD FHA 1,5; Pep Club 1,3,4; SCA 2; Spanish Club 2,3,4; FBLA 3,4,5, Secretary 5; Art Club 4,5; Snow Queen candidate 5; Mardi Gras court 3; Powder Puff Football 4; Monogram Queen candidate 4; Who’s Who 4; Homecoming Queen candidate 5; Miss CHS candidate 5; Annual Staff 4,5. JUDITH LEIGH CRIZER Pep Club 1,4,5, Pep Sheet Editor 4,5; Art Club 3; FBLA 3,4; D.E. Club 5, Treasurer 5; Miss CHS candidate 5; Vocal 1. REBECCA KAY CROWDER FHA 2; FBLA 3; D.E. Club 3,4,5. MATTHEW DRUDY Football 1,2,3,4,5, Co-captain 5; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Jayteens 3,4,5, Treasurer 5; Golf 4,5; Class Executive Board 3,4,5; Varsity Club 3,4,5, Vice-president 4, President 5; KVG’s 3,4,5; Volleyball 5. GARLAND LEE FERRIS Tennis 5. CECIL RANDOLPH FURLONG SCA 2,3; D.E. Club 3,4; Track 3. DEBRA GIBSON KATHY SUE GIBSON FHA 1,2, Parliamentarian 2; D.E. Club 3,4,5, D.E. Girl of the Year 5. JUDITH ANN GILBERT Cheerleader 1,3; FHA 1,2, 1st runner up — Miss FHA 2; Spanish Club 2,3, 4, 5; Pep Club Ms. Jayteens 3,4; Powder Puff Football 4; Spanish Superlative 4; Monogram Club 3; Club 4,5. JOSEPH HOWELL GREEN Spanish Club 2,3; Basketball 3; Baseball 2,3; Forensic 5; Beta Club 5; Jayteens 5. JOHN TYLER GROOME Foo tball 1; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Pep Club 3; Beta Club 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ; Varsity 107 DAVID WADE HALSEY Assistant Drum Major 3; Head Drum Major 4,5; Band President 5; All-Area Band 3; Band 1,2,3, 4, 5; Vocal 1, RODNEY HARLOWE PATRICK WARREN HARRISON SARA LYNN HARTER Track 2,3,4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Class FHA 1,2,3, Social Chairman 3; D.E. Club 1,2. President 2,3,4; SCA 2,3,4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Jayteens 3,4,5, Junior Director 4, President 5; Homecoming Escort 5; KVG’s 3,4,5; Basketball 3; Indoor Track 3,4; Who’s Who 4; Youth Conservation Corps 3; Art Club 5; Snow Queen Escort 4. LINDA SUE HALSEY Cheerleader 1,2,3; SCA 3; FHA 1,2,5, Presi- dent 5, Reporter 2; Track 3,5. LISA KAE HARDY Pep Club 1,2,3, Pep Sheet Editor 3; FHA 1; Matmates 1; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, 5, Executive Board 4, Newspaper Editor 4; Ms. Jayteens 3,4,5, Treasurer 3, Vice-president 4; Class President 1; Class Treasurer 3,5; Class Execu- tive Board 4; Snow Queen Princess 2,3, Snow Queen candidate 5; Banner Girl 3; SODA 4,5; Girls’ State Delegate 4; Track 4; Junior Mar- shal; Beta Club 5; Homecoming Queen 5; Who’s Who 4; Miss CHS candidate 5. 108 LISA KELLY HEIGHTER DREWERY LEWIS HEPLER KATHY LYNN HIGGINS FHA 1,2, Officer 2; SCA 1,2,3, 4, 5; Spanish Vocal 2,3. FHA 1; D.E. Club 1,2; Art Club 1. Club 2,3,4; Cheerleader 2, 3,4, 5; Class Officer 2,4,5; Homecoming Court 5; Miss CHS candi- date 5. REGINALD WAYNE HUMPHRIES SCA 1,2, 3, 4, 5, Executive Board 4,5, President 5; Class Treasurer 1; Class Vice-president 4; Who ' s Who 4; Beta Club 4,5; French Club 1,2, 3, 4, 5, President 4; Pep Club 3,4,5, Vice- president 4; Tennis 4,5; Volleyball 5; Forensics 3,4,5; Jayteens 4,5, State President 5; Gover- nor’s School 3; Boys’ State Delegate 4; Annual Staff 4,5; Co-editor of Yearbook 5; Snow Queen Escort 5; DAR Award 5; Junior Marshal 4; Scholastic Award 1,2, 3,4; SODA 4,5; Class Executive Board 4; Powder Puff Cheerleader 4; Varsity Club 4,5. DAVID WAYNE HUFFMAN Football 1,2, 3, 5; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4, 5; Basketball 1; Wrestling 3; Jayteens 3,4,5; Monogram Club 2,3,4,5; KVG’s 3,4,5. KATHY LYNN HITE FHA 1,2, Chairman of Activities 2; SCA 2,3; FBLA 3,4,5; Ms. Jayteens 4,5, Historian 5; Powder Puff Football 4. 109 CYNTHIA DENISE HUNTER Spanish Club 2,3,4; Cheerleader 3; Annual Staff 4,5; SODA 5. SIDNEY STUART HUTCHENS Football 1, 2,3,4; Wrestling 1,2; SCA 2; KVG’s 1,2, 3, 4,5; Monogram Club 3,4; Vocal 5. GARLAND RANDOLPH JEFFERSON Basketball 1,4,5; Who’s Who 4; Beta Club 4,5, Treasurer 5; SCA 1,2, 3, 5; Class Vice-president 1,5; Alfredo Edmead Award 4; Spanish Club 2,3, GRETCHEN MARIE JENSEN Band 1,2, 3, 4, 5, Treasurer 5; All-Area Band 1,2; All-Regional Band 2, 3, 4, 5; Band Superlative 3,4; Scholastic Award 1,3; Beta Club 4,5, Vice-president 5; Powder Puff Football 4; Who’s Who 4; Junior Marshal 4; English Superlative 1; Phys. Ed. Superlative 1; Math Superlative 2,4. WALTER HERBERT KAYSER Football 2; French Club 2,3; KVG’s 3,4,5; Jayteens 4,5. CHERI LYNN KELLEY Cheerleader 1,2, 3,4, Secretary 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2,3, 4, 5, Secretary 4; Monogram Club 1,2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 2; Class Secretary 3; Track 3; “Daisy Mae” 4; Who’s Who 4; Art Club 5, President 5; FHA 5, Chairman of Activities 5; Homecoming Court 5; SCA 5; Family Leader of Tomorrow Award 5; Miss CHS candidate 5. RICHARD STEVEN KEMPER Football 1; D.E. Club 4. LESLIE LAWSON MICHAEL GENE LINTON george McDonald luckett Football 1; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Track 4. CARRIE JEAN McLAUGHLIN Spanish Club 4,5; King Fellow 4; Ms. Jayteens 5; Senior Class Executive Board; Homecoming Court; Tennis 5; Junior Marshal 4; (Basketball 1,2, Captain 2; Softball 1,2; G.A.A. 1; Art Club 1,2, 3,5; SCA 1; Coulter Hall SCA Co-Chairman 3; French Club 2,3; Honors Seminar 3,4; Civic Action Club 2, Secretary 2; Human Relations Council 2). JERRY LAYNE MAYNARD Basketball 1,2,3; Jayteens 3,4; Art Club 1,2, 3, 4. 110 Ill Wmgm “Seeking means to have a goal DEBORAH LYNN MEEKS Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4, 5, Secretary 1; Matmates 1; Spanish Club 2,3; Ms. Jayteens 5; Vocal 1. DERRICK RICARDO MILLER Wrestling 2; French Club 2; Spanish Club 4,5; Jayteens 5; SCA 4,5, Vice-president 5; Band 4,5; Forensice 4,5; D.E, Club 3; SODA 4,5; Boys’ State Delegate 4; Upward Bound 3,4,5; Basketball Manager 2; Class Executive Board 4; Volleyball 5. WILLARD HILTON MEEKS, JR. Football 1,2; Basketball 3,4,5; Indoor Track 2,4; Outdoor Track 1,2, 3, 4, 5; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4,5, President 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Band 2, 3, 4, 5; Drum Major 4; All-Area Band 2,3; Pep Club 2,3; Jayteens 3,4,5; Who’s Who 4; Snow Queen Escort 3,4. KENNETH DALE MUNSEY Baseball 1,2, 3, 4, 5; Football 1; French Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Jayteens 3,4; Monogram Club 2,3, 4,5; Homecoming Escort 5; Class Vice-president 3. DENISE ANNETTE MEGGINSON Basketball 2; Volleyball 4; Cheerleader 5; Home Economics 1,2,3; Spanish Club 4,5; SCA 5; FHA 1,2,3. BERNARD HANFORD MYERS, IH Band 1,2, 3, 4, 5; Spanish Club 2,3, 4, 5; Jayteens 4,5; SCA 4; Football 5; “Little Abner” nominee 5; Who’s Who 4; Powder Puff Cheerleader 4. 112 but finding means to be free. ” JON LANCE NEAL Football 2; Wrestling 2,3,4; Jayteens 4,5, Senior Director 5; Spanish Club 2, 3,4, 5; Base- ball 2; Pep Club 2,3; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, 5; KVG’s 4,5, Team Leader 5; Vocal 1,2, 3, 4, Regional Chorus 2; Snow Queen Escort 5. LARRY EDWARD O’ROURKE Basketball 1; Baseball 2,4,5; Monogram Club 2,4,5; Spanish Club 2,3, 4,5; Jayteens 5; Home- coming Escort 5; KVG’s 4. BARBARA JO NOEL Cheerleader 1; Pep Club 1,2,3; FHA 1; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Ms. Jayteens 3,4,5, Junior Representative 4, Vice-president 5; Powder Puff Football 4; D.E. Club 5, President 5; SCA 4,5; Class Executive Board 4,5; Class President 5; Snow Queen Court 2,4,5; Home- coming Court 5; Miss CHS candidate 5. WILLIAM PARKER PATRICIA DIANNE OFFENBACKER Pep Club 1; FHA 2; FBLA 5, Vice-president 5. JOHN PAYNE Football 1,2, 3, 4, 5, Captain 5; Track 1,2, 4, 5; Wrestling 2, 3, 4, 5, Captain 5; Jayteens 3,4,5; Spanish Club 2,3,4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, 5. 113 DENNIS RAY PERSINGER KVG’s 2, 3, 4, 5; Football 1; Varsity Football Manager 2,3; Wrestling Manager 2; SCA 1; Baseball 3. GLORIA DAWN PIERCE FHA 1,2, Chaplain 2; SCA 1,2. JACKIE PLOTT Varsity and JV Basketball Manager 3. JOYCE YVONNE PUCKETT Cheerleader 3,5; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 5; Band 1,2; Art Club 3; FBLA 3,4,5, Vice-president 5, Executive Board 4,5; Ms. Jayteens 4; Monogram Queen 5; Homecoming Queen candidate 5; Snow Queen candidate 5; Interclub Council 5; Miss CHS candidate 5. 114 PERRY GRANT ROBINSON Baseball 1; Basketball 1; Spanish Club 3; Track 4. TIMOTHY WAYNE ROCK Spanish Club 2,3,4; Tennis 5. TIMOTHY DAVID ST.CLAIR French Club 2,3; Industrial Arts Superlative 1; Beta Club 4,5, Reporter 5; Varsity Club 5; Scholastic Award 1,2,4; Algebra II Superlative 4; Architectural Drawing Superlative 4; Track 4,5; Junior Marshal 4; Who’s Who 4; Powder Puff Cheerleader 4; SODA 5; KVG’s 3,4,5; Jayteens 4,5; King College Award 4; Mechanical Drawing Superlative 3. TONY LEE SELDOMRIDGE Football 1; Baseball 1,2,5; Basketball 2; Spanish Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2, 3, 4, 5. 115 DARRELL WAYNE SLAYTON Football 2,4. SUSAN GRACE SLAYTON Art Club 1,2, 3, 4, 5, officer 5; Basketball 1,2; Spanish Club 4,5; Powder Puff Football 4; Flag Corp 3,4,5, Co-captain 4, Captain 5; Vocal 4,5; Band 3,4,5; Phys. Ed. superlative 2. LAURA LINETTE SMITH Art Club 1; French Club 2, 3,4, 5; Math super- lative 3. Dreams start to materialize and MARC WAYNE SMITH ROBERTA LEE SMITH Football 1; Basketball 1,2,3, 4, 5, Captain 5; FHA 1; FBLA 3,5; Vocal 2,3,4; SCA 2,3. Outdoor Track 2,3, 4, 5; Indoor Track 4; All- Area Track 4; Jayteens 3,4,5, Director 3; Vice- president 4; Spanish Club 3,4,5; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, 5; Snow Queen escort 3,4,5; Homecoming Queen escort 5; Who’s Who 4; Art Club 5; Pep Club 2,3. STEVEN SMITH 116 SUSAN YVONNE SMITH DARLENE COLETTE STEWART Ms. Jayteens 4,5, State Secretary 5; Spanish Basketball 1,2, 3,4,5. Club 4,5; Class Executive Board 5; Who’s Who 4; Powder Puff Football 4. J. C. STINESPRING D.E. Club 4,5; Football 3. the future doesn f t seem so distant MICHAEL WAYNE SWARTZ Spanish Club 2,3, 4, 5; Pep Club 2,3,4; Football and Basketball Manager 2; Varsity Club 3,4,5; Jayteens 3,4,5; Tennis 4,5; Who’s Who 4. MARK EDWARD SWITZER Vocal 1,2,3; Music Makers 3; Spanish Club 2,3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4, 5; Wrestling 2; Basket- ball 1; KVG’s 3. MICHAEL EDWARD SWITZER Band 1,2, 3, 4, 5, All-Area 1,2, All-Regional 5; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, 5, Reporter 5; Beta Club 4,5; Science superlative 1; Powder Puff Cheer- leader 4; Who ' s Who 4. 117 SHARON TUCKER WILLIAM JOSEPH WARD Football 1,2; Basketball Manager 2; Mono- gram Club 2,3,4; Baseball 3; Spanish Club 3. SANDRA LYNN TYREE Cheerleader 1; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1,2; Ms. Jayteens 3. MICHAEL RAY WARREN Football 1,2, 3, 4, 5, All Blue Ridge District Center 3,5, All Timesland Center 5, All Area Center 3,4,5, All Area Defensive End 4, All Area Co-Captain 5; Basketball 1; Baseball 2, 3, 4, 5; French Club 2, 3, 4, 5, Vice-president 5; Jayteens 3,4,5, Chaplain 5; Who’s Who 4. DEBORAH ANN VIA Basketball 1,2, 3, 4, 5; Volleyball 4,5; Track 4; Ms. Jayteens 4,5, President 5, State Sergeant- at-Arms 5; Varsity Club 3,4,5; Powder Puff Football 4; Annual Staff 5. ROBIN WAYNE WEESE Football 1,2,3; KVG’s 2, 3,4,5; D.E. Club 3,4,5, President 4. 118 GARY LEE WHEELER D.E. Club 2,3. GORDON MEADE WILLIS Track 1,2; Spanish Club 2,3; D.E. Club 4; KVG’s 3,4,5. GARY WAYNE WHITEHEAD Football 1; KVG’s 3,4; D.E. Club 4,5, Treasurer 5. WILLIAM WOODSON French Club 2,3, 4,5; KVG’s 4; D.E. Club 4,5. DAVID ALAN WILLIS D.E. Club5. THAT’S ALL FOLKS! 119 Senior Academic Superlatives ART . . . Paul Morgan. PHYSICS . . . Joe Green. ADVANCED COMPOSITION ... Joe Green. HOME ECONOMICS AND CONSUMER HOMEMAKING AND FAMILY LIVING . . . Cheri Kelley and Sue Halsey. BAND . . . Joan Craghead, David Halsey, and Gretchen Jensen. 120 ENGLISH . . . Wayne Humphries and Joe Green. SCIENCE DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION . . . Kathy Gibson. SPANISH II AND IV . . . Mike Switzer, Judy Gilbert, Carrie McLaughlin, and Denise Megginson. U.S. GOVERNMENT . . . Wayne Humphries. 121 The Most , Best, and — est in the MOST ATHLETIC . . . Darlene Stewart and Garland Jefferson demonstrate their immense wealth of athletic ability by tossing a ball back and forth, and by even catching the ball sometimes! MOST TALENTED . . . Donna Craft and David Halsey prove that they really are talented by their walking an unbelievable five inch curb; that takes talent alright! 122 Super Senior Class of 1976! MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED . . . Gretchen Jensen and Wayne Humphries show you how they were ear marked for success from the beginning — they know how to handle money! MOST SCHOOL SPIRITED . . . Cheri Kelley and Keith Twitty always supported the Cougars in every sport they undertook. It’s too bad that the two of them never spoke again after they screamed their lungs out at the first football game! FRIENDLIEST . . . Emmy Crawford and Larry O’Rourke were two very congenial people and everyone enjoyed being around them. It was too bad they were so shy and afraid to socialize! 123 4 down 1 to go JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS . . . Pres., Susan Albert V. Pres., Dennis Rose Sec., Kathy Haynes Treas., David McCormack The Juniors started the year off with the election of class officers. Susan Al- bert was chosen to head the class as president. Dennis Rose was selected to assist her as vice-presi- dent. David McCormack served as treasurer and Kathy Haynes was elected as secretary. In order to Karen E. Abshire Susan M. Albert raise money (for the prom, the officers along with the members of the class began selling Christmas candles and candy. These sales proved to be very successful and added greatly to the small treasury. For the first time, many juniors took the Pre- liminary Aptitude Test and the National Scholar- ship Test, and more such as these. All juniors look forward to the time when they, like those before them, will wear their class ring. It is a symbol of great achievement and a lot of hard work. They symbolize not only age, but a sense of maturity. No longer do they try to cut line without getting caught or pop milk cartons in the cafeteria. No, they have respected their titles as “Juniors” and have grown-up enough to know what responsibility really is. They keep the same thought in mind: “FOUR DOWN, ONE TO GO! !” Julia L. Altizer Boyd M. Anderson Katherine R. Bess Timothy R. Bennington Teresa L. Bland Richard A. Bowen Trenton A. Burkholder Michelle R. Burks Pamela L. Byer Sharon K. Campbell Brenda S. Ehrishman Randa E. Fenderson Bradley W. Fitzgerald Margaret M. Gallagher Gregory J. Dill Ronald E. Downer, Jr. Rickie A. Carter Deborah J. Clark Carolyn S. Counts Lisa G. Davis Timothy A. Dick Marie D. Dooley 125 James N. Garcia Juanita R. Gibson Lisa G. Garten Barbara An Gibson WE GOT THE SPIRIT . . . (clockwise) Pete Rigney, Tammy Tingler, Randy Mills, and Caro- lyn Wade try things a little different for a change. Mark A. Gibson Debra A. Grady John D. Green Timothy D. Green Carla J. Grimes Kathy R. Haynes Vicky D. Hepler Marybeth F. Hillmer Rebecca L. Griffith Stanley R. Griffith 126 Richardo P. Holloway Laura B. Humphries Richard H. Honts Mark R. Huddleston SOS . . . Benny Anderson enjoys his “Same Old Slop” during lunch in the cafeteria. 127 Denise S. Johnson Faye G. Jones Linwood F. Jones Deborah J. Jorgenson MarkK.Knick Debra E. Laudermilk Richard E. Lee Tracey D. Leet Robert P. Leitch Cherrie D. Lewis i 128 David A. Lochart Raymond W. Lochart Kermitt E. Lugar Michael S. Madison Mitch W. Mann Vickie L. Mann Teresa M. Markham Morris D. Martin Carole A. Mayo David W. McCormack Rebecca S. McCully Betty L. Miller Peggy S. Miller Richard E. Neal SKIPPING? ... Not Hardly. Davi d Hubble and “Linus” Honts enjoy a new privilege of leaving after 3rd. THIS IS THE WAY . . . David McCormack does his tasks in Mr. Clemmer’s 4 o’clock city. FANS . . . Ricky Jessee and Pete Rigney show Mr. Phillips THEIR appreciation. 129 David N. Pence Joyce M. Perkins Charlie A. Phillips Joy B. Perry Tamala S. Persinger Roberta S. Pritt Michael V. Rapp Walter H. Reid, Jr. James D. Rose Terry L. Ratliff Bonnie G. Robinson Donald R. Rigney Sandra G. Sarieant Joseph D. Ryder Melissa J. Rimmer Carrie L. Rock 130 j Rebecca S. Taylor Lynn A. Shephard Ryland S. Sizemore Dianne K. Sibolo Daniel L. Smith Zoie K. Smith Dennis W. Spellman Richard W. Steele Melissa K. Stinespring Vickie L. Taylor i i Ella L. Traylor Carolyn E. Wade Daniel L. Walton Pamela L. Warren James C. Williams George H. Wood 131 h ' v j Ys i $ OFFICERS . . . Neil Huffman Pres. Tammy Downer V-Pres. Brenda Martin Sec. Lena Anderson Treas. Sophomores Class of 1978 As the sophomores of Coving- ton High School enter their third year they are in the middle man position. Being there, they are being challenged by many things. Among these are Biol- ogy, where you learn how to dissect frog and crayfish. The boys seem to like this, but the girls are very cautious of the smelly and ugly creatures. As the year goes by the stu- dents remember “the good old times” such as being excited about going to the big high school with all the students and stern teachers. Now this excite- ment has turned into a every- day routine. These students now look for- ward to receiving driver’s permits and class rings next year. They realize that their lives are every changing and that the past year has been more rewarding than demanding after all. Frederick Albrecht Jr. Cheryl E. Anderson John K. Anderson Lena M. Anderson Lynn E. Andrews Wayne W. Andrews Teresa L. Ayers Deborah G. Baker Birdena L. Boguess William A. Bowles Phillip W. Broughman Teresa J. Broughman 132 Richard W. Brown Lisa L. Burks Kathy J. Burton Edward F. Campbell William D. Carter Mary M. Cashwell Edward T. Clark Guy M. Clark Tamara J. Cook Vicky L. Counts Bonnie S. Craft Paul L. Crizer Janie K. Curtin Charles M. Deacon Tambera L. Downer Nancy J. Doyle Mary E. Drudy Gregory L. Entsminger Donna S. Farley Brenda K. Flemmings Cathy L. Ford Richard D. Gibson Timothy A. Goff Mary J. Graves Terry E. Green Charles H. Groome Dana W. Haynes Octavia D. Harvey Darlene E. Helper Anthony D. Helton Michae l D. Henderson Dennis L. Hinton Timothy A. Hosey Neil D. Huffman Donna R. Humphries 133 Lorraine D. Hunter Glenna L. Jefferson Terri E. Jones Brenda L. Jordon Doreatha A. Jordon Robert G. Kincaid Robin G. King Karen A. Knighton Julie Lacks James E. Laws Ronald F. Laws Robert W. Lawson Rita R. Lemon Catherine L. Lipes Gregory A. Lipscomb Angela M. Loan Susan R. McDonald Robert C. Madison Brenda G. Martin Debra L. Martin John W. Martin Jeanne C. Matics Hazel M. May Connie S. Maynard David L. Mayo Cheri J. Miller John L. Miller Jr. Todd H. Moore Larry D. Morgan Nelson T. Myers Three Down Two to Go! Robert E. Myers Wayne E. Payton Robert L. Perkins Anthony E. Nicely Brenda G. Paxton Teresa M. Persinger Kevin 0. Nicely Jean M. Perkins Richard A. Pole 135 Michael W. Pullin Robin L. Ray Mary J. Rickett Lola M. Ross Ronald W. Shue Harold J. Snead Jr. Tamara J. Pyle Pamela L. Rhodes Robert J. Robertson Jere G. Shawver Mark K. Smith Valerie Sowers Garnett B. Ratliff Jr. Zona G. Richmond Donna K. Rock Susan J. Shifflett Susan F. Smith Calvin A. Spencer Sophomores On The Move RUN FOR YOUR LIFE . . . Linton Townes smiles as he runs thinking of the good times in PE. I 136 Sophomores Are Active David A. Spencer Dianne B. Sprouse Deborah A. Stewart Michael A. Tingler Donna S. Tucker Linda K.Vass Lynn M. Waldren Pamela Whitecotton Kevin D. Wood Linton R. Townes Marie D. Tyree Sharon K. Via Mark S. Walton Elaine K. Wiley Michael E. Wood Donna J. Tucker Laura A. Uarich Karen R. Waldren James H. Watts Karen M. Williams Wallace G. Worley 137 Jay S. Abbott Rebecca A. Albert Daniel W. Albrecht Arlene L. Andrews Donna S. Andrews Glendon E. Angell Mitchell L. Angell Timothy F. Ajritt D’ona L. Arthur Benjamin F. Bird Claude L. Blakey Billy L. Boguess Tana D. Bostic Herbert A. Broadnax Dwayne G. Broughman Pynia L. Brown Wanda C. Burns Crystal D. Campbell Michael A. Campbell Lisa L. Casto John R. Caughron Lesia M. Chapman Clifford 0. Clark James T. Clark Janice M. Clark Darcelle L. Clemmons David D. Cook Susan K. Cook Craig T. Crawford Kennith N. Davis Vicky L. Davis Gregory T. Dillon Baughn D. Douglas Stephanie L. Downey Jo E. Dressier Linda G. Ervin Annette M. Farley Lora A. Fawley Alan M. Ferris 138 Freshmen Become Involved FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS . . . Lesia Chapman, Treasurer; Susan Jamison, Secretary; Mark Huffman, Vice- President; Jay Abbott, President. The Freshmen were a very in- volved and a very interested class. They quickly got into the swing of things and the pattern of life at “the high school” after being an observer for one year. The Freshmen soon began to realize what was expected of them here at CHS and in life in general. The studies seemed harder, the practices longer, and the rules stricter . . . but in three more William M. Ferris Patty A. Ford Kathy L. Gabbert Jeffrey W. Goodwin Robert D. Graves Virgil Q. Gray Donna K. Griffith Steven L. Griffith David G. Gumm Brenda L. Halsey Jewel E. Hamilton Valerie L. Hardy Amy E. Harris Jesse A. Hepler Tammy G. Hicks Terry L. Highlander Pamela K. Hill Maureen J. Hillmer Keriston A. Holloway years it will all be but a memory. Mr. Charles Hammond and the class officers made sure the Fresh- men had a successful year. Jay Abbott served as President; Mark Huffman as Vice-President; Susan Jamison as Secretary; and Lesia Chapman as Treasurer. 139 A Year of Experience Gives Randall L. Hoover David E. Hubble Mark L. Huffman Daphne A. Hughes Robin K. Jackson George L. Jamison James P. Jamison Susan C. Jamison Karl P. Jensen Roderick M. Jeter Deborah C. Johnson Kathy L. Johnson Karen L. Kayser Sharon L. Kelly Wilbur G. Kessinger William M. Knick Carolyn S. Knighton Lisa C. Lawson Thomas A. Lear Donna M. Mann Cathy A. Martin Britt A. Mays Tanya M. Mays Sheila L. McLaughlin Thomas H. Meeks Deborah S. Miller Timothy L. Miller Vanessa L. Mills Brenda K. Milton Loveda L. Morgan Deanna L. Munsey Tammy L. Nicely Sharon L. Nunley Samuel C. Parker Dean A. Paxton 140 Freshmen More Social Status Steven E. Paxton Bryan T. Perdue Owen L. Perry Arnold R. Persinger Crystal A. Persinger Jan L. Phillips Carmine M. Plott William L. Potter Jesse L. Pritt Michael D. Puckett Paul F. Pyle Theresa A. Pyle Daniel P. Rader Pamela P. Raikes Richard G. Rapp Kenneth G. Redman Willard J. Reid Sandra J. Rhodes Stephen L. Rice Gary D. Rickett Jack R. Rose William K. Rose Mila S. Sams Michael E. Seldomridge Ricky A. Seldomridge Karen F. Sharp Valerie A. Shephard Lorri A. Sizemore Valerie K. Sowers Curtis H. Spath Daniel R. Spencer Lisa G. St. Clair Stephen R. St. Clair Carolyn R. Stuple Robin L. Sweeny Jerry R. Taylor Robin E. Taylor Kimberly N. Thurston Carolyn A. Tingler Velda L. Tucker Rodney L. Wallace Christopher D. Walton Judith A. Watkins Dorman E. Watts John M. Waugh Marcella E. Weade Jerry A. Webb Eric M. White Gary A. White Tammy A. White Jacquline L. Whitmer Lisa M. Williams Sharon G. Witt Suzanne S. Wood Deborah D. Worley 141 Eighth Graders Arise” c Johnna Webb V. Pres. David Bryant Treas. Ey vette Twitty Sec. (not pictured) Jay Perdue Pres. were elected class officers As young people with a great amount of hope and much ambition, they became high school students. In seeking their goals in different ways, they learned to use their youth and energy to get them ahead. Those who got the message, and some didn’t, had fewer hours for “jiving”, and a deeper concern for those things that really counted. Many of them experienced success, as well as failure at times. They took them all in stride which only meant that they were maturing. They were guilty of last minute cramm- ing for big tests at the end of each semester. Although they grumbled and complained about food, grades, and teachers, they weren’t really serious, and for the most part they loved the problems. Susan Daphne Wanda Ronny Ailstock Authur L. Baker F. Byrd L. Kostas Natalie Tereasa Claudett Alibertes J. Austin Baker A. Blakely L. Susanne Anthony Denise Yvonne Anderson, M. Baker E. Barber S. Bland Ennett Boguess Billy Booker Carla Bowen M Michael Bowen Barbra Bradley L. Glenda Brewster J. Rita Brewster David Bryant C. 142 Christopher A. Angell thonda Bivens vlelvin B. Carter Tina M. Caul Tony E. Chaplin Steven W. Craft Debbie J. Crawford loseph Crowder Cathy Croy Cary N. Curry Michael A. Downer Kathy A. Deacon Shawn Douglas Bobby Dawson Mien L. Dressier Richarde Dressier Linda Drew Randy L. Elmore Warren S. Ford Debra V. Fox Diane Fox Dawn K. Fritts Michelle Gautier Barbra A. Gibson Margaret Gibson Lisa Gilpin David Ginger Rhonda J. Goode Robert M. Goode Evette C. Graves Linda L. Gurd Lisa Hazen Caroline Helper Dwayne Hill Joseph Hillmer Gregory Hippert Deborah K. Hoke Joan K. Hortan Michael A. Humpries Terri Humphries Karen Hunter Carolyn Jackson Darinda S. Jackson Angeila Jefferies Donna L. Jeter Narvin Jeter Deidre Johnson James Johnson Wayne Johnson Debra L. Jones Richard Jordon Brett A. Laudermilk Elaine Law Teresa Laws 143 Tommy K. Lawson Jeffrey W. Lear Robert W. Lee Powell Leitch III Ellen L. Lemon Venessa G. Lewis Michael L. Lily Craig Byrd Linkous Michael A. Loan Nadine L. Lowen Eric F. Mack Ricky McCulley Melinda G. Mann Dawn R. Martin Trenia G. May Lisa G. Maynard Joe W. McFarland Frances A. Memefee Barry L. Miller Tracy M. Miller Kevin D. Morgan Kelleigh A. Neal Brenda Offenbarker Harry Persinger Johnny L. Peters Sandra L. Poage Gregory Perdue Cynthia D. Reed Steven L. Reed Richard A. Reynolds Jeffery L. Ross David Seay Danny S. Seldmridge Beth Pyle Laura Ray 144 ‘Lunch time is munch time” K. Croy and B. Pyle enjoy their 30 min. lunch break. ClydeS. Anthony A. Randy D. Selmen Shiffett Simmons Shelldon Z. Shue Frand D. Shefflet Edith E. Sizemore “Silence Is Golden” These Books seem to be waiting for their rightful owner. Terry L. Slayton Dale A. Smith Delbert L. Smith Judy E. Smith Edward K. Spencer Cora A. Stewart Sheila L. Stinnett Curtis Taylor James A. Terry Eddie F. Tucker Gary W. Twitty Beverly A. Tyree Betty L. Vance Rodney E. Waldren Darlene C. Walkins Donna S. Walton Johnna M. Webb Rhonda Webb Geralyn A. Willis Robert A. Withmer Martha E. Withrow Todd R. Wolfe Troy D. Wood Anthony J. Woodson Gregory Woodruff Robert P. Wykle Todd A. Moody 145 Underclassmen Are Honored For Achievement Each year teachers name students who have ex- celled in various subjects as superlatives. Their grade averages are of major importance but responsibility, attitude, and participation are taken into considera- tion by the teachers. It is not uncommon for more than one student to be named superlative, so the students share the honor. If there is no one worthy of the honor, a teacher simply does not name anyone; therefore, some subjects are not represented. TYPEWRITING . . . Tammy Downer, Typing I. fin VOCATIONAL . . . Todd Myers, Woodworking II; Brad Fitzgerald, Archi- DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION . . . Kathy Gibson, tectural Drawing; Neil Huffman, Architectural Drawing; Ricky Lee, Mechanical D. E. II. Drawing; (Not pictured — Sharon Witt, Woodworking I). 146 ENGLISH . . . Donna Griffith, English II, CP; Carmine Plott, English III, CP; Stanley Griffith, English IV, CP; Lisa Gilpin, English la; DeAnna Munsey, English II, CP; Susan McDonald, English HI; Kathy Burton, English Ilia (Not pictured — Sheila Halsey, English Ilia). FOREIGN LANGUAGES . . . Susan McDonald, Spanish II; Karen Kayser, French I; Carmine Plott, French II; Stanley Griffith, Spanish III; Marybeth Hillmer, Spanish I; Donna Griffith, Spanish 1; Jay Abbott, French I (Not pictured — Greg Lipscomb, Spanish II). HOME ECONOMICS . . . Terry Highlander, Home Ec. II; Mollie Withrow, Home Ec I. MATHEMATICS . . . Craig Linkous, 8th Grade Math; Donna Griffith, Algebra I; Sharon Campbell, Math HI; Johnna Webb, 8th Grade Math; Karl Jensen, Algebra I; Stanley Griffith, Algebra II (Not Pictured — Ben Hubbard, Math IA). 147 SOCIAL STUDIES . . . Jay Abbott, World History; Kathy Bess, U.S. History; Craig Linkous, World Geography. SCIENCE . . . Lisa Hazen, Science I, CP; Joe Hillmer, Science I, CP; Johnna Webb, Science I, CP; Craig Linkous, Science I, CP; Trenia May, Science I, CP; Geralyn Willis, Science I, CP; James Watts, Earth Science; Eddie Tombs, Earth Science; Ricky Rapp, Earth Science; Kostas Alibertas, Science I, CP; Tony Humphries, Science I, CP; STANDING Kathy Burton, Earth Science; Linda Vass, Biology; Susan McDonald, Biology, CP; Dennis Spellman, Biology. PHYSICAL EDUCATION . . . Deanna Munsey, PE I; Linda Gurd, PE II; Jim Watts, PE III; Jere Shawver, PE III; Neil Huff- man, PE III, Sam Crizer, PE III. MUSIC . . . John Holloway, Vocal; Tammy White, Vocal; Diane Sibold, Band; Lynn Shephard, Band; Karen Abshire, Band and Vocal; Carla Grimes, Band; Vicky Hepler, Band; John Caughron, Band. 148 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY . . . Jerry Maynard STENO-SECRET ARI AL . . . Roberta Smith COMMERCIAL FOOD TECHNOLOGY . . . Carol Carter and Darius Cobbs. Jackson River Vocational School The Jackson River Vocational School has success- fully completed its second year. Approximately 80 Covington students have attended JRVC since its opening. Seniors attend the vocational school from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and juniors from 12:30 to 3:00. Seniors are awarded a certificate at the completion of their two-year course. The school offers a variety of courses: Clerical Accounting; Typewriting and Related Occupations; Steno- Secretarial; Food Occupations; Clothing Occupation; Electricity; Metal Trades; Automotive Technology; Air-Conditioning; and Building Trades. 149 Hilli §®glg mm - ' •; s K mmi , , s iV •A ' O w ‘ • w$r ' ‘ , 7 4 4 - ' ' ' ?.?. ' ■ r C w mwMMt wzmi .. ' • P«§S iil « a« V-j£ p • l s’. Vv y, •_•. av5 ■’ 4 ' v’ v V . v- ;, A. - 150 MEMBERS: B. Craft, D. Sprouse, S. Clatterbaugh, R. Fenderson, R. Bird, J. Hillmer, R. Lee, R. Rose, J. Abbott, G. Kincaid, B. Kissinger, L. Gurd, C. Plott, L. Garten, V. Hardy, N. Huffman, R. Perkins, B. Fitzgerald, T. Downer, M. Pullin, D. Hughes, P. Ford, T. Nicley, R. Seldonridge, S. Albet, K. Bess, B. Leary, R. Lemmon, L. Heighter, D. Megginson, 0. Harvey, J. Bell, B. Noel, M. Burks, K. Abhire, J. Payne, A. Dressier. Student Co operative Association Working as a cooperative association between stu- dents and faculty, the Student Council had a successful year. As money making projects, the SCA sold donuts, held a football raffle, and sold Cougars pins throughout the school. The SCA held many clean up days throughout the year. Black History Week was sponsored by the SCA. To end the year SCA elections were held. Elected as new officers were: President — Carmine Plott, V-Presi- dent — David McMormick, Secretary — Karen Abshire, and Treasurer — Tammy Downer. 152 OFFICERS . . . W. Humphries, Pres. C. Plott, Treas. D. Miller, V-Pres. D. Hughes, Sec. STUDENT EXCHANGE . . . Claudio visits CHS. SODA MEMBERS . . . Lisa Heighter, Garland Jefferson, Randa Fenderson, Dennis Rose, John Bell, Cynthia Hunter, John Holloway, Lisa Hardy, Derrick Miller, Becky Griffith, Brad Fitzgerald, Pam Warren, Kay Smith, Robin Abshire, Tim St. Clair, Wayne Hunphries, Not Pictured — Carol Carter and Randy Mills. The Student Organization For Developing Attitudes This year SODA, as it is nicknamed, has worked with fifth and seventh graders in the area elementary schools to help them establish values of their own and aid them in making important decisions. The SODA team members were chosen at the beginning of the year by Mr. Lee, SODA Director, because of their leadership and ability to work with others. Ten teams of two high school students visited the area elementary schools once a month. The elementary schools participating were Jeter-Watson, Edgemont, and Rivermont. This is the third year SODA has been at CHS. It has proved to be very rewarding to the students in the area elementary schools. It has also proved very rewarding to the high school students participating in this program. They learn how to cope with children and the questions an problems that arise. THAT’S THE WAY . . . Mr. Lee shows Brad Fitzgerald and Becky Griffith how it is done. 154 MEMBERS: C. Ford, K. Smith, J. Garcia, W. Meeks, D. Via, P. Harrison, K. Munsey, M. Smith, L. O’Rouke, J. Payne, R. Jessee, R. Mills, G. Kincaid, T. Green, N. Huffman, R. Holloway, D. Green, D. McCormick, P. Rigney, J. Matics, M. Swartz, R. Perkins, C. Groome, D. Martin, M. Drudy, T. Leet, M. Warren, R. Gibson, S. Harley, L. Martin, A. Hillmer, J. Neal, T. St.Clair, L. Garten, C. Maynard, W. Humphries, E. Grumblatt, S. Cambell, T. Downer, A. Gibson, R. Miller, J. Horton. OFFICERS: M. Drudy, T. Downer, J. Payne. Varsity Club The Varsity Club, under the direction of Mr. Phil Douglas, consists of young men and women who have received a letter in a varsity sport. Activities the club participated in were opera- ting concession stands for home basketball games and the annual Varsity Club Dance. The club concluded the year with an assembly honoring lettermen. 155 i MEMBERS: W. Humphries, J. Neal, W. Payton, M. Huddleston, J. Payne, M. Smith, D. Rose, R. Garcia, Claudio, B. Fitzgerald, L. O’rouke, D. McCormick, A. Hillmer, W. Meeks, P. Rigney, R. Jessee, T. St.Clair, M. Warren, E. Grumblatt, J. Rimmer, D. Miller, J. Hubble, R. Honts, W. Kayser, H. Snead, P. Harrison, D. Walton, T. Leet, H. Myers, J. Green, N. Huffman, M. Mann, R. Shue, P. Crizer, K. Nicely. Boy’s Jay teens The Jay teens were hard at work again this year, in both school and community activities. Community projects sponsored by the boys included Light- A- Bulb, Christmas Kettle, Christmas Shopping Tour, Apple Butter Sales. For their main money making project, the boys held a Battle of the Bands at Casey Field in August. The Jayteens also sponsored competitive activities for the city youth, such as, Dribble and Shoot; Pitch, Hit, and Throw; and Punt, Pass and Kick. During September at CHS the boys held a mock election in which students got to vote. To end the year, about five boys attended the State Jayteen Convention in Charlotteville. OFFICERS: P. Harrison, Pres., J. Bell, V. Pres., R. Jessee, Sec., M. Drudy, Treas. 156 Third Year Active For Ms. Jayteens The Ms. Jayteens proved this year to be very successful throughout the school and community. As their first activity they had a covered dish supper to welcome new members. The membership this year totaled 39. The club chose selling donuts for their money making project. After that, they held parties at Thanksgiving and Christmas for needy children. Also at Christmas, the girls had their annual Hang-An- Omament in the school cafeteria with the money going to the Christmas Mother. The Ms. Jayteens helped in all the annual Jaycee projects which included Light-A-Bulb, Apple Butter Sales, and Radio Day. The year ended with the girls attending the annual State Jay teen Convention at Virginia Beach. MS. JAYTEENS OFFICERS . . . Michelle Burks, Sec.; Barbara Noel, V.-Pres.; Debbie Via, Pres.; Sally Crawford, Treas. HANG-AN-ORN AMENT . . . Kathy Alfred, Susan Smith, and Debbie Via work on Christmas Tree. MS. JAYTEENS . . . First Row: Debbie Via, , Kathy Burton, Michelle Burks, Susan Clatterbaugh, Randa Fenderson, Carrie McClaughlin, Sally Crawford, Joan Craghead, Barbara Noel, Lisa Hardy, Susan Smith. Second Row: Robin Abshire, Tammy Persinger, Kathy Haynes, Becky Griffith, Mary Hillmer, Susan Albert, Debbie Laudermilk, Missy Rimmer, Karen Abshire, Janie Curtin, Brenda Martin, Kathy Alfred. Third Row: Tammy Downer, Debbie Stewart, Mary Clutter, Kathy Arritt, Tina Reynolds, Debbie Meeks, Peggy Gallagher, Pam Rhodes, Angie Loan. Fourth Row: Kathy Davis, Kay Smith, Connie Maynard, Lisa Davis, Maxine Perkins. OFFICERS . . . Susan Clatterbaugh, Vice-Pres.; Billy Leary, Pres.; Denise Johnson, Treasurer; Mike Switzer, Reporter; Tammy Tingler, Secretary. Spanish Club Plans Mexico Trip The Spanish Club under the direction of Mrs. Alicia Plott, proved very successful this year. To start the year, the Spanish Club made many useful articles and sold them at the Clifton Forge Fall Festival. Next came the annual informal and formal initiation in which the new members dressed up and had a covered dish supper. The major money making project was the Mardi Gras dance held in February. The band was from Roanoke and called themselves City Council. As tradition, a King and Queen were chosen by the Spanish Club. This year Dean Martin served as King and Susan Albert served as Quee n. The club held many candy sales throughout the year as a money making project. To end the year, members of the Spanish Club went to Mexico. They spent eight days in Mexico City and four days in Acapulco. SPANISH CLUB MEMBERS . . . J. Clark, R. Fenderson, P. Ford, D. Griffith, V. Hardy, P. Hill, D. Hughes, T. Jones, D. Laudermilk, S. McLaughlin, B. Milton, S. Nunley, T. Pyne, S. Downey, M. Sams, L. Sizemore, T. White, D. Worley, B. Albert, L. Casto, V. Davis, S. Jamison, L. Fawley, J. Hamilton, T. Highlander, M. Hillmer, S. Kelly, L. Lawson, L. Morgan, J. Phillips, R. Sweeney, R. Taylor, C. Tinger, K. Williams, S. Wood, V. Dilley, D. Ferris, D. Gum, S. Griffith, L. Jones, H. Snead, J. Waugh, F. Arritt, K. Holloway, M. Huffman, B. Kessinger, D. Martin, R. Rose, M. Drudy, L. Garten, S. Halsey, J. Hinton, R. Lemon, C. Maynard, S. Smith, L. Trumbo, S. Albert, K. Bess, P. Byer, K. Davis, B. Gibson, D. Johnson, J. Perry, L. Shepard, T. Tingler, J. Curtin, T. Downer, C. Ford, A. Loan, T. Plye, J. Matics, S. McDonald, C. McLaughlin, B. Robinson, V. Helper, J. Gilbert, S. Clatterbaugh, C. Kelley, K. Alfred, L. Hardy, S. Slayton, S. Crawford, M. Clutter, B. Noel, K. Arritt, K. Smith, D. Silbold, B. Griffith, R. Abshire, T. Wilson, T. Markham, S. Sargeant, K. Abshire, M. Rimmer, M. Huddleston, T. Goff, G. Lipscomb, R. Mills, A. Ratliff, J. Shawver, K. Smith, S. Griffith, B. Leary, D. Pence, D. Ryder, D. Spellman, J. Groome, M. Swartz, M. Switzer, M. Henderson, G. Kincaid, M. Tingler, L. O’Rourke, T. Leet, D. Miller, E. Grumblatt, P. Harrison, J. Garcia. MARDI GRAS ROYALTY . . . Dean Martin and Susan Albert were crowned King and Queen at dance. BEST DRESSED . . . Billy Leary and Susan Clatterbaugh were awarded best costume at dance. LET’S BOOGIE . . . Students dance to the music at annual Mardi Gras Dance. 159 French Club The French Club, under the direction of Mrs. Helen Harris, had another exciting year of activities. The club began its school year by electing new officers. Informal initiation of new members was held in Oc- tober. The Prospective members were required to dress as French peasants and parade through a day at school. Later, as more of a test, they were required to eat several odd and distasteful foods. As a money making project, the French Club held many candy sales throughout the school year. At Christmas time, the club went caroling in the old French tradition. OFFICERS: M. Hillmer, Pres., M. Warren, V. Pres., P. War- ren, Sec., T. Moore, Treas., C. Phillips, Reporter. MEMBERS: S. St.Clair, K. Jensen, M. Hillmer, M. Hillmer, P. Warren, D. Munsey, M. Weade, T. Persinger, W. Humphries, M. Campbell, J. Taylor, M. Ferris, M. Warren, J. Watts, G. Shepard, C. Mayo, J. Abbott, K. Munsey, B. Woodson, W. Broughman, E. Gurmblatt, C. Phillip, C. Plott, T. Moore. 160 ART CLUB MEMBERS . . . J. Garcia, C. Kelly, C. Ford, V. Davis, M. Smith, S. Wood, M. Sams, T. Pyne, L. St.Clair, C. Tingler, M. Griffith, P. Ford, L. Maynard, N. Austin, R. St.Clair. Art Club Adds Colorful Touches to CHS As a good starter for the 1975-76 school year, the Art Club, under the direction of Mr. Keyser, elected new officers. The club had approximately fifteen members. March was designated as Youth Art Month, in accordance with which club members displayed posters throughout the school, held an exhibit, and purchased an art work which was donated to the school. ART CLUB OFFICERS . . . Cheri Kelly, Pres.; Cathy Ford, V. Pres.; Jimmy Garcia, Treas.; Vicky Davis, Sec. D.E. MEMBERS . . . W. Jackson, R. Boone, B. Cash, J. Crizer, B. Crowder, J. Stinespring, K. Gibson, W. Woodson, B. Whitehead, G. Wheeler, J. Plott, R. Weese, J. Rice, R. Honts, J. Hubble, M. Jenkins. fi Distributive Education Club The Distributive Education Club, sponsored by Leonard J. Rose, had approximately 30 members this year. This club is made up of students who are now working part-time or who plan to work in the future. The club participated in several competitive meets, emphasizing leadership and business. Later in the year, the club sponsored an Employer-Employee Banquet, at which the students honored their em- ployers and thanked them for providing training in their places of business. OFFICERS . . . Barbara Noel, Pres.; Gary Whitehead, V. Pres.; Judy Crizer, Sec.-Treas. D.E. BOY AND GIRL OF THE YEAR . . . Buddy Cash and Kathy Gibson. 162 MEMBERS . . . G. Jensen, S. Albert, L. Hardy, M. Switzer, L. Shepherd, J. Craghead, P. Byer, J. Groome, K. Davis, T. St. Clair, P. Byer, D. Rose, G. Jefferson, J. Perry, S. Griffith, J. Green, W. Humphries, K. Bess. OFFICERS . . . Tim St. Clair, Reporter; Garland Jefferson, V.- Pres.; Gretchen Jensen, Treas.; Joan Craghead, Pres.; Patsy Byer, Sec. Beta Club This year’s Beta Club started the year out by installation of new members at the Nov. meet- ing. During National Education Week, Nov. 17- 21, the members baked cookies and gave them to the faculty. December was a busy month. First they had Christmas party and then collected money at Salvation Army kettles. In January, they col- lected money for the March of Dimes. As every year they collected and published school news for the local newspaper. To end the year they held their annual banquet at Reid’s Grill. STUDY, STUDY, AND MORE STUDY — Gretchen Jensen and Mike Switzer study. FHA MEMBERS . . . P. Byer, L. Humphries, T. Crawford, J. Smith, J. Horton, E. Crawford, L. Chapman, R. Ray, H. May, C. Kelley, S. Halsey, L. Hazely, V. Tucker, S. Anderson, M. Withrow, K. Higgins. Future Homemakers Of America OFFICERS . . . Lesia Chapman, Historian; Laura Humphries, Chaplain; Mollie Withrow, Parliamentarian; Cheri Kelley, Activities Chairman; Sue Halsey, President; Donnette Hunter, Reporter; Robin Ray, Treasurer; Velda Tucker, Secretary; Hazel May, Vice-President. FHA was very active this year by placing empha- sis on the Bicentennial with the theme of the year “Let Heritage Ring.” During the year the FHA sponsored many field trips of an educational nature. As their biggest event the girls were hostesses for all area FHA- HERO members for a joint meeting during Voca- tional Week, February 8-14. Homemaking students completed their project for improvements for the school. This included pur- chasing furniture for the school office, donating trash cans for the Cafeteria, and refinishing fur- niture and making new drapes for the cottage. CLEAN UP TIME . . . Sue Halsey looks at trash can in cafeteria donated by FHA. 164 Forensics Team The Forensic team under the di- rection of Mrs. Betty Littleton was very successful this year. The Blue Ridge District Meet was held at CHS in the fall. Covington placed second with four first place winners and three second place winners. First place winners included: Carmine Plott, Jere Shawver — Prose Read- ing; Wayne Humphries — Poetry Reading; and Derrick Miller — Extemporaneous Speaking. Susan Albert, Joe Green — Original Ora- tory; Kathy Bess — Extemporaneous Speaking captured second place. After the Region IE meet, one per- son from Covington, Jere Shawver — Prose Reading, advanced to the State but regretfully did not place. The Forensic team proved very aggressive this year. Mrs. Littleton and CHS has a reason to be proud of their Forensic team. DISTRICT WINNERS . . . Kathy Bess, Derrick Miller, Susan Clatterbough, Stanley Griffith, Jere Shawver, Carmine Plott, Susan Albert, Joe Green, Wayne Humphries. FORENSICS MEMBERS . . . Jere Shawver, Susan Clatterbough, Kathy Bess, Susan Albert, Carmine Plott, Derrick Miller, Joe Green, Stanley Griffith, Wayne Humphries. MEMBERS . . . T. Crawford, T. Green, E. Crawford, P. Byer, C. Wade, V. Helper, T. Persinger, C. Rock, L. Humphries, M. Rimmer, M. Burks, V. Mann. Future Business Leaders of America FBLA, under the direction of Mrs. Sams, had about 20 members. To start the year off in September the club sold candy. For the March of Dimes the girls held a bike-a-thon. At their October meeting a guest speaker on business careers spoke. In November, the club made fruit baskets for Mr. Martin. They also held a Thanksgiving Dance at the Moose for the benefit of the March of Dimes. For their Christmas project the girls made favors and sent them to the local hospital. To end the year the girls elected new officers for the coming year and held their annual picnic. i 166 OFFICERS . . . Tammy Crawford, Sec.; Patsy Byer, Treas.; Emmy Crawford, Pres.; Michelle Burks, Hist. VOCAL II . . . Karen Abshire, D’ona Arthur, Joyce Brown, Donna Craft, Nancy Doyle, Peggy Gallagher, Jewel Hamilton, Donna Humphries, Kathy Johnson, Debbie Jergensen, Karen Kayser, Debra Laudermilk, Juanita Laws, Teresa Markham, Rebecca McCulley, Debbie Miller, Deanna Munsey, Tammy Pyle, Bonnie Robinson, Susan Slayton, Aurelia Smith, Robin Sweeney, Tammy White, Bonita Ridgeway, Debra Craft, Michael Allen, Todd Dillon, Sidney Hutchens, John Martin, Steve Pleasant, Greg Rice, James Smith, John Holloway. CHS Choirs Singing To The Music Music is an important part of life at CHS, and Vocals I and D made sure their voices were heard by all. The vocal classes were under the direction of Miss Sandra Nuckols and Mr. Steve Lawerence. Throughout the year the choirs gave concerts which displayed their talents. At the Thanksgiving and Christmas assemblies, they sang seasonal songs in keeping with the holiday spirit. All the practice to make the CHS choirs a success paid off as they gained popularity throughout the school and community. DO-RE-MI . . . Miss Nuckols leads choirs in singing. Hr | ' A 1 . IJ L 1 ■v ft VOCAL I . . . Teresa Baker, Wanda Baker, Peggy Cook, Michelle Gavtier, Rhonda Goode, Linda Gurd, Vanessa Lewis, Laura Ray, Sheila Stinnett, David Bryant, Greg Hippert. 167 IC0V1NG TO � PEP CLUB MEMBERS . . . R. Lemon. C. Plott. E. Grublatt. P. Gallagher. B. Clark, M. Caahwell, M. . DomerTwebb D W.IS, FFICERS . . . Melissa Cashwell, Constitutionalist; Rita Lemon, Paint-keeper; andi Sarjeant, Pres.; Carmine Plott, Sec.-Treas.; Connie Maynard, Pres.-elect. 168 Pep Club Proves To Be Spirit Boosters The Pep Club is formed to promote school spirit. To meet this goal, the Pep Club provided the Cougar Mascot for all football, basketball games, and wrestling matches. The members presented a victory cake to the football team and basketball team. At the end of the Girl’s Basketball season, they gave the team a party. The members sponsored “Voodoo” Mountie Day as a spirit boaster for the Little Brown Jug Game against Clifton. They provided programs for all home basket- ball games. At the awards assembly in May, the Pep Club presented trophies to the most valuable players in each sport. As money making projects the club sold Cougars pins and published the Pep Sheet once a month. MONEY MAKING PROJECT . . . Lisa St. Clair and Linda Gurd sell pins for Pep Club. EDITOR . . . Tina Reynolds served as editor of Pep Sheet which came out monthly. It is a collection of the school news and gossip. 169 1975-76 Varsity Cheerleaders VARSITY GOLD SQUAD CHEERLEADERS . . . First Row: Brenda Martin, Michelle Burks, Robin King, and Lola Ross. Center (clockwise): Mary Drudy, Kathy Davis, Joy Perry, and Lisa Heighter; Captain. ONWARD COUGARS! . . . Brenda Martin does her pom-pom routine to the Cougar fight song. FRIENDS AND LOVERS . . . Although A.C.H.S. and C.H.S. are rivals their is still time for friend- ship. 170 VARSITY BLUE SQUAD CHEERLEADERS . . . Denise Megginson and Tammy Tingler; Captain. (Randa Fenderson was absent when picture was taken.) DOES ANYONE HAVE AN ASPIRIN? . . . Sponsoring cheerleaders brings on more headaches than enough, but Miss Eaton seems to take each one in stride. For the first time in the history of CHS, there were two Varsity Cheerleading Squads. The first was the Blue Squad consisting of Tammy Tingler, Captain; Denise Megginson, and Randa Fenderson. The second was the Gold Squad. It included Lisa Heighter, Captain; Michelle Burks, Co-Captain; Joy Perry, Lola Ross, Robin King, Mary Drudy, Brenda Martin, and Kathy Davis. These squads proved to be very active this year. They took turns cheering at Football, and Basketball games, and wrestling matches. Along with their regular duties as cheerleaders they also sponsored many fund-raising projects. Among these were bakesales, rummage sales, doughnut sales, and they also sold toboggans. A cheerleader devotes most of her spare time to hard work and practice. In return she receives recognition and satisfaction in what she is doing. Many long hours were spent prac- ticing during the summer and the girls also attended a four day camp at Madison College in Harrisonburg. After school, the halls echoed with chants and cheers and some time for laughter. All the hard work and time paid off and we had a squad of cheerleaders CHS could be proud of for a long time to come. 171 J.V. Cheerleading 1975-76 JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS . . . First Row: Lisa Chapman; Captain. Second Row: Loveda Morgan and Suzanne Wood; Co-Captain. Third Row: Carolyn Knighton, Vickie Davis, Teresa Pyne, Karen Kayser, and Daphne Hughes. CAPTAIN — (Above left) Lisa Chapman CO-CAPTAIN (Above Right) Suzanne Wood This year, the Junior Varsity Squad worked hard to reach perfection in their cheering abilities. They cheered their teams to victories during football and basketball seasons. One highlight of their year was being allowed to participate in a few pep rallies held in the gym and the auditorium. One important one in particular was the annual jug pep rally. During the hot weeks of August, the squad prac- tices everyday on cheers, chants and stunts. Each strives to be just a little bit better than the squad the year before. To a J.V. cheerleader, one of the most important goals in her high school life is to become a Varsity cheerleader. With this thought in mind, the girls don’t mind the long, hot practices. In the long run, it pays off . . . most of the girls do have the chance to fulfill their goal. Sponsored by Miss Cathy Eaton, the squad was handled very well. This year was Miss Eaton’s first year at CHS and look what she got stuck with! ! Three groups of cheerleaders! ! Although sponsoring a group of energetic, rambunctious girls can bring a lot of headaches, over all, Miss Eaton sums up the year as a “terrific and great” year! ! ! 172 8th Grade e r s During the 75-76 school year, the Eighth Grade cheerleaders added greatly to the spirit of the school. They were led by their Captain, Johnna Webb. Donna Walton assist- ed her as Co-Captain. O ther mem- bers included, Trina May, Linda Gurd, Molly Withrow, Margaret Gibson, Denise Barber, and Beverly Tyree. Their sponsor was Miss Cathy Eaton. The squad cheered at basketball games as well as football games. Overall, the girls inspired their teams to win over almost all of their opponents. This year, Covington High had an Eighth Grade squad to be proud of. We take this opportunity to welcome them as people and friends. F-I-G-H-T! . . . Donna Walton cheers on the “Baby Cougars”. 1975-76 8TH GRADE CHEERLEADERS . . . Front Row: Donna Walton; Co-Captain Trina May, and Linda Gurd. Second Row: Molly Withrow. Third Row: Margaret Gibson, Johnna Webb; Captain, Denise Barber. Top Center: Beverly Tyree. 173 COLOR GUARD: M. Graves, D. Johnson, M. Cashwell, B. Jordan, K. Abshire. FLAG CORPS: P. Warren, D. Dooley, D. Johnson, S. Slayton, S. Downey, S. Nunley, L. Brown, L. Fawley, V. Mills, L. Waldren. 174 DRUM MAJORS: D. Miller, D. Halsey. Talented Marching Units Accompany Band BANNER GIRLS: K. Gabbert, S. Jamison. 175 f i i CHS Majorette Squad ■MSI «WM .. r‘.rmm Carolyn Wade 176 Susan Albert Rebecca Griffith Tamala Persinger Octavia Harvey 177 Covington High School 178 Band In Action 179 180 181 KATHY ALFRED MR. CHUCK LOCKARD DEBRIE VI A MARK HUDDLESTON i RICKY JESSEE, TAMMY CRAWFORD MARY ANN CLUTTER CYNTHIA HUNTER Annual Staff Hard at Work WAYNE HUMPHRIES ROBIN ABSHIRE I i Look back and remember all the good times mainly your own . ! 184 185 186 187 188 Another year at CHS has come to a close — for some of us it is our last year. We now move on to other things. But always, in our hearts will live our memories of Covington High — its sorrows and disappoint- ments along with its achievements and all around good times. But, no matter what, THE BEST IS YET TO COME!! ty K r ' W V - f (Jk. hkI •v I A dedicated teacher . 1976 DEDICATEE — Mrs. Whiteside seems to have recovered from her initial shock enough to receive her gift from Robin Abshire. Concern for students . . . 1976 Dedicatee — Mrs. Jane Whiteside As another year at CHS draws to a close, and the class of ’76 is only a fond memory, the Puffs and Patches is almost a reality. Now we, as the staff must name a teacher who has earned enough of our respect to be named as a dedicatee. This is a difficult decision for there are many who have contributed to our memories of CHS. The person we chose this year is loved and admired by all the staff and student body as a whole. This person is always willing to help chaperone a dance, go to bat for students, give help out of class, and simply be a friend. She is one person who lives up to the title of “teacher.” The only person in the 51 year history of Puffs and Patches to receive this honor twice, the 1976 Dedicatee is Mrs. Jane T. Whiteside. Words cannot express the gratitude we as a staff feel toward Mrs. Whiteside. Through her leadership we produced many award-winning yearbooks. At this time, we’d just like to say, “Thank you, Mrs. Whiteside!” 92 Go to tu Oa to Lu Co b SELF SERVICE SHOE MART “Shoes for the Entire Family” 245 W. Main Street Covington, Virginia Phone 962-1342 Store Hours: Monday-Thursday and Saturday 9:00—5:00 Friday 9:00—8:30 HOPE TO SEE YOU FACE TO FACE AND TO BE OF SERVICE TO YOU IN YOUR FUTURE REAL ESTATE NEEDS C.W. BUCK BAYNE REALTOR, AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER 165 N. Maple Avenue Covington, Virginia Dial 962-7841 Best Wishes to the Class of ’76 JAMISON OIL COMPANY Wholesale Plant 610 Locust Street 962-1176 OW.U) COVINGTON. VIRGIN!?, SHELL Service Station 1 1 3 W. Riverside Street 965-5286 Distributor of Shell Products and Firestone Tires Covington, Virginia 194 OF COVINGTON ROUTE 60 AND 220 ::!V COVINGTON, VIRGINIA 24426, U.S.A. ALLEGHANY OIL CO. INC. um®n Dial: 962-6336 710 W. Locust Covington H C AUTO PARTS MAYNARD ' S SUNOCO SNEAD BUICK-PONTIAC COMPANY EtUICK PONTIAC SPECIAL TEMPEST Sales and Service Route 60 East, Pinehurst Covington, Virginia Telephone 962-2224 315 Highland Avenue Dial 962-3957 Wholesale Automotive Parts Machine Shop Service Paul C. Hendrick Donald C. Cole 1-64 Durant Road Complete Auto Service Conrad C. Maynard, Owner INC. Dial 965-5671 -St HOT ! 5FFvlL, JL - — 5 HMJWT ’ i Diamonds Watches China Silverware 335 W, Main Street “The Number One Jeweler In The National UNITED VAN LINES, INC. “Moving With Care Everywhere” COVINGTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO., INC. Butch Kemper, President 520 West Main Street Phone Day or Night: 962-3904 “Serving the Public in the Heart of the Alleghanies” CORNER NEWS STAND RAPP ' S SHELL STATION W. W. Burch, Jr. Owner and Manager Books from Ideal Publishers Monroe and Beech Streets Covington, Virginia Magazines, Paperbacks, and Newspapers Pipes — Tobacco — Sundries — Children’s Toys Ambassador Greeting Cards — Gifts Phone 965-8961 1 1 1 N. Maple Avenue Covington, Virginia COVINGTON VIRGINIAN INC. “Your Hometown Newspaper” Serving the cities of Covington and Clifton Forge, Alleghany Counties (Bath, Botetourt, Craig, Greenbrier and Monroe) ALLEGHANY OIL CO. INC. um®n Dial 962-2121 Dial: 962-6336 710 W. Locust Covington MOODY ' S T.V. APPLIANCE CENTER STRAND BARBER SHOP Rt. 2, Valley Ridge Rd. Phone 962-1902 Bill Moody says “Why pay more at some other store” Sylvania, Kelvinator, Philco and Furniture 238 W. Main Street Prop. George 0. Whitecotton Phone 962-6340 Covington, Virginia Office 962-4959 Home 962-4275 THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO. COLOMIAL REALTY Complete Real Estate Service “We cover the Earth” with Paint at Every Price Sherman Williams Best Super Kem-Tone Phone 965-3351 Fred Johnson Broker P. O. BOX 572 COVINGTON. VA. 24426 Covington, Virginia We Aim to Please Style Perfect 479 W. Main 197 DEAN ANDREWS 161 Maple Avenue Covington, Virginia Phone 962-5506 PURKEY FLORIST Flowers For All Occasions Dial 962-2241 340 Maple Avenue Nights, Sundays and Holidays Call 962-8616 Congratulations to the HODGES JEWELERS Class of 1976 CUNNINGHAM ' S BILLIARDS w e tUALITT JEWIUIS Since 1913 Art Carved and Orange Blossom Diamonds Registered Jeweler Member American Gem Society T. C. Hodges, Jr. “Your Local Gemologist” 198 YOUR HAPPY SHOPPING STORE THE SHOE BOX - Style and Fit Compliments of Beautiful Shoes Phone 962-9616 JCPenney Covington, Virginia M.H. FISHMAN “We Know What You’re Looking For” 362 West Main Street COMPANY Covington, Virginia Variety and Department Store Dial 962-2149 343 West Main Street Covington, Virginia 199 TRADERS CORNER, INC. Corner Riverside Monroe Covington, Va. 24426 Congratulations to the Class of 1976 FLOR-KAB COMPANY Sherwin Williams Paint, Kitchen Cabinets, Custom-Made Draperies, Wall Covering, Vinyl Floor Covering and Lee’s Carpets Route 3, Westwood Covington, Virginia Dial 962-1897 NICKELL ELECTRIC FURNITURE COMPANY Your Alleghany Discount House Telephone 962-3991 COMPLETE LINE OF APPLIANCES AND FURNITURE The Friendliest Corner in Town Route 60, 3 Miles West of Covington, Virginia Dial Day 965-8331 Dial Night 962-3107 Harry and Pauline Nickell Owners WEBB PLUMBING AND HEATING, INC. MAY ' S Farm and Home Supply Center Hardware Electrical - Tools Admiral Appliances Maytag Laundry Equipment Oil and Gas Heaters Climatrol Air Conditioners Rudd Water Heaters Merchandise for the Handy Man and Do-It-Yourself Jobs WEBB PLUMBING AND HEATING, INC. 109 E. Riverside Street Covington, Virgi nia 24426 Dial 962-1386 GREENMILL RESTAURANT Open 5 A.M. to 1 1 :30 P.M. We Serve Home-Cooked Meals and Sandwiches Orders to Take Out 1 14 E. Riverside Street Dial 962-3961 200 “Les” and Hazel Reed Owners Mallow Mall, Covington “Covington’s Fashion Center” COVINGTON GLASS MIRROR CO. 705 Monroe Avenue Phone 962-1115 Covington Virginia CHILDS JEWELERS Your Keepsake Diamond Dealer Master Watchmakers 31 1 West Main Street Covington, Virginia Phone 962-3701 TRAYLOR FURNITURE COMPANY Complete Home Furnishings “Home of Fine Furniture and Carpets” 376 West Main Street Covington, Virginia Dial 965-5356 Nights, Sundays, and Holidays Call 962-1204 TOP-NOTCH DRIVE-IN 1 1 34 South Highland Avenue 904 S. Monroe Avenue Covington, Virginia Phone 962-1874 and Your Order Will Be Ready When You Arrive Home of Doozy Burger And Broasted Chicken Compliments of R.M. LOVING FUNERAL HOME, INC. Covington, Virginia Custom Picture Framing James P. Loving, Sr. President Class of ’43 mm RITSCH ' S CLEANERS Your Insurance Market Place Durant Road Telephone 965-3021 Laundromat on South Craig Covington, Virginia McCALEB WAYLAND, INC. Bob McCaleb Established 1903 157 N. Maple Avenue Covington, Virginia Dial 962-1 168 ROOKLIN ' S Bill Hemp Compliments of Outfitters for the Entire Family for Over 50 Years WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE 202 “Shop Around the Corner For Better Values” Maple Avenue Dial 962-7281 FORREN ' S SHELL STATION BURR ' S STUDIO “Wedding Specialist” Phone 965-9281 Covington, Virginia Tires Accessories — Batteries Lubrication - Wheel Balancing Corner of Monroe and Riverside Dial 962-2131 FRIDLEY ' S PHARMACY Nights and Holidays “Service For the Sick” Call 962-2060 310 W. Main Street Covington, Virginia RED ' S TV INSTALLATION SERVICE Free Delivery Phone 965-3166 H. PHIL BURKS 320 Pine Street 310 South Monroe Avenue Covington, Virginia Phone 962-3996 We Sell and Service PLYMOUTH CHRYSLER STANLEY NICHOLS, INC. Lexington Avenue Covington, Virginia Dial 965-421 3 DOWNER HARDWARE, INC. Plumbing, Electrical, Sporting Supplies Your One-Stop Shopping Center 610 Highland Avenue Dial 962-1 1 1 1 Compliments of First in Savings and Home Loans FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN HILL ' S TAXI SERVICE Greyhound Agency of Covington and Western Union Let us serve your transportation and communication needs. 804 S. Highland Ave., Covington, Virginia Telephone 965-4226 or 962-5022 Valley Ridge Road Covington, Virginia NEHI ROYAL CROWN BOTTLING COMPANY 231 N. Court Avenue Covington Phone 962-491 1 132 Main Street Clifton Forge Phone 862-4209 Compliments of MED STONE INSURANCE AGENCY Your Nationwide Insurance Agent Phone 962-2106 Compliments of MAXW. SWOOPE Sheriff of Alleghany County and the City of Covington TRADING POST KEY RADIO Quasar Television Sales and Service WKEY-AM - 1340 on Your Dial 1000 Power Full Watts WKJEY-FM - 100.9 on Your Dial 184 Monroe Avenue Covington, Virginia 3000 Power Full Watts Phone 962-5216 1941-1976 35 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND RESULTFUL ADVERTISING Hurry on down to Hardee’s Monroe Holly 962-4742 Hardees hamburgers. Thank you for your patronage — We appreciate it Where the Burgers are charcoal broiled 205 ROYM. PHILLIPS ALLEGHANY MOTORS Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Frigidaire Sales and Service “We Sell the Best and Service the Rest” Park and Munford Edgemont Chevrolet Oldsmobile Cadillac Subaru Call 962-3215 Dial 962-2274 Covington, Virginia Compare with any other PET, INC. DAIRY DIVISION P. O. Box 659 Covington. Virginia For your complete dairy needs ARRITT FUNERAL HOME “Unexcelled Service Within the Means of All” 1 102 South Highland Avenue DR. PEPPER IT HAS THAT “GET UP AND GO” 206 Covington, Virginia Phone 962-2201 COVINGTON TIRE COMPANY CLAY SHOE STORE B. F. Goodrich Dealer 3 19 W. Main Street Telephone 962-0721 1015 South Monroe Avenue Beautiful Shoes Perfectly Fitted Covington, Virginia For All the Family Compliments of APPALACHIAN TIRE PRODUCTS INC. Riverside and Maple Phone 962-2211 Need Printing? c. m .toth. most complete Printing Service in the Alleghany area! FOR THE BEST DEAL IN TOWN GO TO Professional design help to find the best answer to your printing needs. Located opposite Courthouse Alleghany Publishers INCORPORATED 261 WEST MAIN STREET COVINGTON, V A. 24426 PHONE (7 0 3) 965-4246 Quality Printing for over Two Decades We can supply almost anything that ' s printed DRESSLER MOTORS, INC. DODGE - DODGE COLTS DODGE TRUCKS - JEEPS WE ' D LIKE TO BE YOUR BANK When you ' re just starting out, banking is a checking account. Later on it ' s a car loan, a savings account, a credit card, a house mortgage, a budget advisor, and a trust fund. All along the way, we can give you everything you need. Right here. A FULL N SERVICE v BANK First National Exchange Bank A DOMINION BANKSHARES BANK MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 208 Compliments of PINEHURST EXXON SERVICE CENTER Route 60, East Phone 962-3422 Building Materials For Your Dream Home at C.B. NETTLETON, INC. SUPERIOR READY MIXED CORPORATION Covington, Virginia PARKLIN HEIGHTS SHELL STATION Parklin Heights Oscar A. Oyler, Manager 962-5830 RIVERSIDE EXXON Complete Auto Servicenter Owner: Pat Cook Riverside and Monroe WARREN CHAPMAN PLUMBING HEATING New Construction Re sidential Commercial Repairs and Remodeling Service Oil Burners - Heating — Plumbing Water Systems Dial 965-4291 203 N. Court Avenue Covington, Virginia AIDE ' S DISCOUNT STORE “One Stop Shopping Center for Everyone in the Family” Open 9-9 Daily 1—6 Sunday Telephone 962-2 1 5 1 BILL BENNETT, Manager Compliments of PARGAS ELLIS RESTAURANT 814 N. Magazine Avenue Try Our Pizza Covington, Virginia 24426 CAT AND OWL STEAK AND LOBSTER HOUSE “Designed for those who care” When the occasion arises for you to dine, We are waiting to serve you Call for reservations Open 5:00—10:00 P.M. 862-5808 Closed Sundays Exit 6 Interstate 64 Lowmoor Bottled Gas Ranges, Water Heaters, Heating Equipment Refrigerators, Washers, and Dryers Telephone 9624961 342 N, Maple Avenue NORTHSIDE DRIVE-IN Meet Your Friends At Excellent Food Dairy Treats Courteous Service Complete Menu 1 104 N. Alleghany Avenue Phone 962-2754 4 210 uni©n ROSE ' S 76 SERVICE CENTER 1 06 W. Edgemont Dr. Covington, Va. 24426 owner: Russelle W. Rose THE PUFFS PATCHES STAFF WHITEY ' S DRIVE-IN AND DAIRY BAR Idlewilde Section on WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS ANNUAL A Potts Creek Road SUCCESS BRUNSWICK MONROE LANES ARRITT ' S RADIO AND TV “Authorized Zenith Dealer” Your Family Recreation Center Monroe Avenue Phone 962-3346 510 Highland Avenue Covington, Virginia BummicJi All new with Color T.V. Telephones TOWN HOUSE MOTEL Air Conditioned Telephone West Main Street (703) 962-1 161 Covington, Virginia 24426 Mr. Tom Massie, Manager PINEHURST MOTEL “Where the Sportsmen Stay in the Mountains Color TV Direct Dial Phone Free Continental Breakfast Major Credit Cards Make the Pinehurst your extra guest room. For reservations, call 703 962-2154 Located at 164 and Routes 60 and 220 Covington, Virginia 24426 a.a. McAllister sons ' COMPANY, INCORPORATED Real Estate and Rentals 368 West Main Street Covington, Virginia 24426 Telephone 962-1 1 55 Area Code 703 Compliments of COLONY HOUSE OF SOUND AUTHORIZED BY RADIO SHACK 340 West Main Street Covington, Virginia Covington National Bank YOUR ONF KND ONLV MOMETOWV .ANK Downtown, Lexington Ave., Mallow Mall 213 After almost 500 years, the American forest is still three-fourths as large as it was when Columbus landed. It’s hard to believe, but it’s a fact. After supplying so much of the material and the land to build America’s houses and cities and highways, after meeting our constantly growing demands for paper products, our forest is still 761 million acres big. How have we been able to do so much and still have so much? In the first place, trees are a renewable resource. They grow back, again and again. In fact, about the only way to remove a forest permanently is to remove the land itself. By paving it, for ex- ample, or covering it with a lake. We’ve also been able to add to America’s present forest- land by reclaiming land previously lost to other uses, including millions of acres of marginal farm- land. And to supplement natural planting, we’re planting trees ourselves: more than a million and a half acres of forest a year— and more than one tree for every tree we use. We’ve develoDed new methods to grow more timber faster on the same land base, too. For example, the forest products industry owns less than 9% of all the American forest. Yet this land provides the raw material for one-third of our wood and paper products. A renewable resource, re- sponsibly managed. New forests. And better ways of growing more timber faster. Almost 500 years and a new nation later, they’re all helping to keep America green. And growing. West va co 214 AYERS 3 19 E. Prospect Street Covington Clifton Forge THE INSURANCE CENTER CARTER AND COX, INC. Charles E. Nichols, President “We Cover The County” 271 East Main Street Covington, Virginia 521 W. Ridgeway Street Clifton Forge, Virginia 215 SPONSORS Mike Switzer — ’76 Kim Warlitner - Class of ’75 Marilyn Wood — Class of “44” Mr. Heretick Susan Clatterbaugh - ’76 Beautiful Memories; Becky and L. C. L. C. and Becky - ’75 and ’77 Bobby and Pam — ’69 and ’73 Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Offenbacker Larry Morgan “Stud” ’78 Fatback Campbell “78” Tim Bennington - “77” Gene and Bonnie Janie and Dwaine “74” Linda Vass — Class of ’78 Carmine Plott - ’79 Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Whiteside Earl W. Croy Gerald and Robin Tire Fawley Family Mac Pugh Maxine Perkins David and Stephanie ’77 and ’79 Richard and Jan forever - ’75 and ’79 Dicky, Tony, Todd, and Troy ShitTett Love is . . . Patsy and Robert forever Love is . . . Knowing we’ll always be together. Vicky and Tony Funny Girls - ’77 - T.T., D.S., D.J., S.S., C.R., K.S. Tony and Vicky ’76 and ’77 Tire Lumberjack Kid with a chainsaw - Clyde Selman The Johnson Family Mr. and Mrs. Randall Jackson, Randy Jr. and Carolyn Hayes and Magic Coach Phil Douglas Class of ’76 Timmy Rock Larry Morgan - Class of ’78 Roger Price - Class of ’78 Johnny Miller - Class of ’78 Lena Anderson — Class of ’78 Wilbur N. Lee Ruth C. Cvizic Mrs. Lillie A. Hill Giris and Sherri Lawrence - Class of ’87 and ’92 Rick and Judy ’77 and ’76 Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Spencer Congratulations to Gloria (Toy) Pierce Shanetta Holloway Earnie, Beverly, and Mary Helen Alexander Scrawny John Pat, Cantrice, Terry, Sherman, Jr., Roberta, Brenda and Sherman Holloway We love “Scrawny” and hate Gov’t. — Kenny, Barbara, Terry, Sarah Mrs. Lam - Best wishes to ’76 Old Alumnus — Class of 1923 Ed Gibson - “Good Luck Spirit of ’76” Pete’s Aquarium is all wet Mr. and Mrs. Lewis McCormick Mrs. Nancy Boxley and Hubert Persinger Good Luck to the 1976 Graduates Keith Jackson (34) Mini Moon (76) Mr. and Mrs. Irving Carter and Melvin Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rucker Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence; Mack and Eric and Jerome Allen Good Luck Class of ’76 — Barbara, Tony, Nadine, Toby, Kevin Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Penn Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holbert and Billy Mr. and Mrs. James K. Rose, Sr. Mrs. Iris Rogers Mr. and Mrs. John T. Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Beale Merle P. Barr — Director of Park and Recreation Mr. and Mrs. Walter Spencer — Congratulations! Class of ’76 - Drink a little wine, make a Little love, this is your year to get down! Mr. and Mrs. Marion Brown Dr. and Mrs. William Goff — “Best of luck to the Senior Class” Mrs. Lillian Beal - Congratulations! Best Wishes to the Sr. Class - Mr. and Mrs. Horner Mack Rev. and Mrs. Henry Jackson — “May God bless the Sr. Class” Mr. and Mrs. Augustine Penn - Best of luck to Christy Penn in the coming years Kay Smith Class of ’77 God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference Mrs. Evelyn Penn Mrs. Lucille Luckett and family Best of luck to the class of ’76 Mr. John Clemmer No. 1 daughter CHS library - Best of luck Seniors! Good luck, Class of ’76 - Connie Maynard - ’78 Mr. and Mrs. Claybourne Bush Best of luck to Gloria always Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hykes — Congratulations to the Senior class! Alberta Pleasant, Patricia, Grandma, Sue, Tammy, and Lynn - We love you, Steve! Mrs. Angie Brown and Ben Brown - Best of luck to the Sr. Class! A local King and Queen CHS is the best!!! — Mrs. Brenda Uzzell God bless ALL the great people at CHS!!! - Mr. Woody Covington Police Dept. Don Leet Robbie and Jann - ’76 and ’78 Rebecca Goode and Elaine Robert Wilson Buddy Cash - Class of ’76 Good Luck to the Class of ’76 — Tennis and Wrestling teams Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wooding - Congratulations to the Class of ’76! Joyhelene Holloway - Looking forward to CHS Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Wooding - Best of Luck to the Sr. Class Mr. and Mrs. John Pierce, Jr. — Best of Luck to Gloria (“Toy”) Sixth Period World of Construction Mrs. Joann Willaims Best of luck to the Sr. Class - Roy F. Markham Deranged by 8th graders! — J. Anderson Joseph C. White Good luck to my friends in the future from CHS - Wayne Humphries - Class of ’76! From the Golf team! Dennis and Lisa - ’76 and ’78 Marvin — ’77 Skibowski and his 13 rebels!!!! Saturday nights at the Holiday Inn with Jan - D. R. Lois and Delbert Kerns - ’65 Reggie and Louise Humphries Class of ’76 Vicky, Gary, Mary Ann, Mike, Susan, and Judy Wayne R. Angel Class of ’76 Mike Bowen Tire Currys The Newmans K.A., J.C., M.A.C. - Class of ’76 Barry Miller John Deter Todd Myers - Class of ’78 Jim and Marlene - ’60 and ’72 Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Tyree Sandy Tyree - Class of ’76 Good Luck to Danny in the future - your friend, Paige - ’77 and ’79 Tammy and Whitney — Class of ’77 Best of Luck to the Cougar football team AND to Mark Phillips, Coach Woodzell and Reynalds - From Mike Warren, No. 60 45 crazed Albanians armed to the teeth St. George, the forty thieves, and the log creature Smitty - Class of ’76 Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Crawford Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Crawford Shane and Shannon Crawford Tammy and Ricky Good Luck Cougars ! - The McDaniels Mr. and Mrs. Clyde F. Hill By-Bye CHS ! Emmy and John Debbie M. and Gary V. ’76 and ’74 Larry Pence — Newest addition to the Super Six — R.B., D.A., L.J., L.H., J.R., and B.Z. welcome you to the group. Alleghany Highlands Regional Library 406 W. Riverside Street Covington, VA 24426 Alleghany Highlands Regional Library 406 W. Riverside Street Covington, VA 24426