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

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( WhY Of Life You see, being a Cougar be- comes more than a hobby; it be- comes a way of life — something instilled in your soul. Once you ex- perience seeing the Blue and Gold as being your school colors, you really develop a loyalty to C.H.S. No, it is not too bold to feel the Cougar spirit; once ignited in a person, it never dies. If it dies, why is there a 10, 1 5, or 25 year class reunion every summer? Why is it that all the oldies drag in for the ' Lil ' Brown Jug game? Why is it that the town lets us have a Cou- gar Day ? To an outsider, a typical day in here must sound rather dull; home- room, first period, second period. Burger House, fourth period, etc. But how can you tell anyone about all those neat little things that go on in the course of a day that makes school really interesting? It is impossible! Those little things — bits of gos- sip, hints of smiles, walks to classes, snickers during class — are special only to the beholder. No one can experience the joy and sadness of a high school stu- dent except the student himself. The radiation of excitement can only be grasped by those seated in the student section at a ballgame. The nauseous anticipation can only be felt by the student awaiting his report card. And contempt, frus- tration, remorse, and reflection, all exhibited at one time, can only be the emotions of a graduation senior. LOWER LEFT: A quiet smile of contentment often covers the face of senior Carrie Rock. NEAR LEFT : The Best of Mardi Gras costume went to Billy Leary who greatly amused Mrs. Stuart. FAR LEFT : Debbie Johnson gets a quick pick-me-up from a referee at the powder puff game. INTRODUCTION 5

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Having a good time at a basketball game depends upon who you sit near, like Johnny Miller, Dean Martin, and Mike Campbell LOWER LEFT: Deborah Johnson Bubble gum seems to be LOWER RIGHT Football manager Ricky Seldonridge shields his eyes from the sun at an afternoon regional foot- ball game. 4 INTRODUCTION

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NEAR RIGHT: Flying high in the sky, John Hollo- way shows his basketball form FAR RIGHT: Seniors Rick Jessee and Pete Rigney are measured for those all important caps to be worn for commencement. LOWER RIGHT: Donnell Ross tries to gain yardage in the regional game against Martinsville. People are the main asset of C.H.S. We are extra special and are characterized by our caring — for ourselves and each other. As in any school, there are a few cliques, but during competition and stress, we unite and claim the single identity of Cougar. Moving from city to city can be tramatic for an adolescent, but one may consider himself lucky to be destined for our school. We are small enough so that we know each other; therefore, the stranger among us finds himself taken in immediately with a place in our society. The learning processes in the classroom may be dreary and time consuming, but hard work is justi- I fied with extra time. And during this extra time, we learn and grow together into promising individuals. If you are ever in a fix, some- where in school there is always a person who will lend a hand. When you ever have a problem and need to get it out of your system, you can find someone who has the ability to listen. And if you ever just want to reach out to someone, to sit with him quietly, there will be a person who believes that the deepest feelings show themselves in silence. Relationships with friends are the most cherished memories of high school. Close friendships often bloom into commitments — and here, we have got the right people. 6 INTRODUCTION