Covington High School - Trojan Yearbook (Covington, IN)

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Tempo to School Life As a coach or as a fan, Mr. Erwin supported the teams. This was a year of change-over in the CHS people scene. From that first day, when Mr. Goldsberry stood before his students and said, “You’ve got to be cocky,” everyone knew' that these new' additions would boost morale and spirit. Four new coaches, Mr. Hunter, Mr. Hobaugh, Mr. Ailes, and Mr. Erwin, put a light on the sports sections as they whipped up some very proud scores. Miss Davis, with shot gun in hand, built a very enthusiastic FHA as well as an interesting home economics class. At semester break, the school lost two fine teachers, M rs. Morgan and Mrs. Ashton, but gained Mr. Starkey, and his friend, Oscar; Mrs. Mitchum; and of course, Richard Joseph Ashton (Tiny Trojan of CHS). Meanwhile, Mr. VVerremeyer was struggling through such confusion as marching band, band tour, and Spring Show. A few new faces showed up in the hall rat race also. Bruce Smith, with that beautiful accent, won the most spirit award and wrote the sports section for the Covington Friend. Blonde Jeri Warner represented the juniors at Homecoming. All these new' faces quickly fell into the pace of school life. Neither ant nor man nor praying mantis. Meet OSCAR. 7

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New Faces Add a Modern At the traditional pep session on the Court House lawn before the homecoming game, Mr. Goldsberry encourages the boys to win. 6

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While School Spirit Reigns The fact that new laces and places change a school cannot be denied, but the biggest and definitely best change made was in the souls of the student body. The desire to be better, the drive to win, and the pride to be different produced a spirit that could not be matched. The band, which has increased considerably in number, toured three other schools to show off its talent. The sports page of the newspaper rang with victory as the pep block backed up these stories with wild determination. CHS pulled off a number of firsts this year. There was the Career’s Day with over one thousand participating and the Citizen Scholarship Foundation Drive. The people of Covington donated over S3280 as well as their time to make the drive a success. The Swing Choir was added to the Music Department as well as a Concert Choir tour. The mighty gridiron men of CHS beat Fountain Central for the first time in history while the art classes did the same in the annual contest. Jody McConnell and Becki Smail claimed first and second prizes while Jeff Auter won honorable mention. The slogan—“When we work, we work; but when we play, we play” was not forgotten, even in classes. The Sociology class was offered to anyone who had an open mind and a loud voice to back it up. Speech class was renamed “fifth hour group therapy.” Senior Day found mobs of nearly graduated 69’ers picnicking on the school grounds. The year, 1969, proved to everyone that CHS has what it takes to make a school great. Enthusiastic Pep Block screams encouragement. Senior Band displayed concert formation.