Covington High School - Trojan Yearbook (Covington, IN)

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CLASS HISTORY On a typical fall day in September of 1942, several little six and seven year olds started out to lay the first stones in the foundation of their temple of education. As the years progressed, they grew both physically and mentally, creating a firm basis on which to erect years of more advanced trainingf By this time they had added to their group George Copsy, Ralph Corey, Albert Gritten, Margaret Phillips, Hubert Reed, Freeman Smith, Barry Switzer, and Franklin Wright. After eight years of fundamental education, they were ready to begin studies which would be of benefit to them in their not too distant life as young adults. They were joined in this, their Freshmen year by Orris Howard, Tom Bennett, Treva Rick- etts, Tom Lovell, Lois Waldron, and Peggy Allen from Rabb, State Line, and Portland Arch. In this first year of high school they set up a strong framework on which to build a solid and well-balanced education. They were supervised and represented socially by Miss Schwin and Mr. Van Lieu, class sponsors, and Patsy Thomas and Harold Hegg, student council members. The candidate for homecoming queen was Peggy Allen and the homecoming float was We're Washing Out Attica. The Fresh- men athletes also made a fine representation by winning the Wabash Valley Basketball Trophy and two trophies in the relays at Terre Haute. This group of hardy builders welcomed Wanda Ping to the fold as they entered their sophomore year here at CHS. Sophomore sponsors were Miss Schwin and Mr. Lynn. Student Council members for this year where Peggy Allen and Orris Howard. Pattie Randles was elected as candidate for the homecoming queen and added honor to the temple by tying the senior candidate. The float, We've Got Kentland Hooked, was awarded first place in the half-time festivities. As Juniors, the class elected officers as follows: President, Hubert Reed, Vice- President, Virginia Shelby, Secretary, Anne Ricketts, Treasurer, Franklin Wright, and Student Council Member, Lois Waldron. Elizabeth Ferguson was a new member of the class this year. The float, Massacre of the Bombers, took first place again in the homecoming parade. Candidate for queen was Patsy Thomas. The class added to their shrine of education the knowledge of salesmanship when they completed the annual magazine drive with a far greater profit than had ever been earned. Next came their first experience with drama as they prepared MAMA'S BABY BOY under the guidance of Mr. Conlin and Miss Schwin, using two casts of characters, which resulted in another success for the halls of memories in the nearly completed temple. The D. A. R. History awards were presented to Anne Ricketts and Peggy Allen on Class Night, along with the Girls' State and Boys' State selections, who were Virginia Shelby, Anne Ricketts, janet Hovermale, Lois Waldron, Patsy Thomas, Peggy Allen, and Franklin Wright. A very successful year was topped off with the greatest accomplish- ment of all, the Junior-Senior Reception held here at CHS. The theme was South of the Border. Exactly twelve years from their first introduction to public education, these same individuals began this, their last year of high school. The class now included Patricia Gasser, Morris Goodnight, and Ralph Corey. Class officers were President, Orris How- ard, Vice-President, Tom Bennett, Secretary-Treasurer, Anne Ricketts, Reporter, Vir- ginia Shelby, and Student Council Member, Lois Waldron. Sponsors were Miss Schwin and Mr. Miller. The senior candidate for homecoming queen was Patricia Gasser, and the float was Beatin' the Tails Off The Devils. The senior class took an active part in school plays and programs as well as handling the concessions at the basketball games. In this last year, a magnificient temple of everlasting knowledge was completed with a covering of social intelligence. This temple will always stand as a goal for the future seniors of Covington High School. Spofzroreti by -2l- Wabash Marine

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FREEMAN SMITH Agriculture Courre Ass't Advertising Editor of the Annual, 4-H 6 years, Rifle Club l-2-3, Class Play 3, Concert Choir 3-4, Chorus 2-3-4, Band l-2-3-4. PATSY THOMAS Commercial Course Art Editor of Annual, Girls' State 3, Homecoming Queen Candidate 3, Class Play 3, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Concert Choir 3-4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Student Council 1. Spomorecl by: Vermilion County Livestock Webster Wholesale -20- BARRY SWITZER lnclurtrirzl Art! Courre Assistant Senior and Faculty Editor of Annual, Usher 3, Student Manager 4. ,,-,A . H ' lflflzq K. .N 33 - -' ' f, .- 'eff H, igg.,,,.,,,, FRANK WRIGHT Agriculture Courre Ass't Advertising Editor of Annual Boys State 3, F. F. A. 1-2-3-4, Class Play 3, Concert Choir 3-4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, Treasurer 5.

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