Covington High School - Trojan Yearbook (Covington, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1987 volume:

STUDENT LIFE 2 Aim for Student Life ACADEMICS 12 Aim for Excellence ORGANIZATIONS 22 Aim to Join in SPORTS 34 Aim for Spirit MUSIC 64 Aim to B Natural ALBUM 68 Aim for That Smile SENIORS 81 EVENTS 100 Aim to Perform ADVERTISEMENTS 108 Aim to Advertise Seniors Ryan McMahon and Carter Hanson show oil their Larry Bird t-shirts. Seniors Kelly Noble and Kim Swingle recover from an eventful day. Stcute U This was a special year for the Seniors and the school. The yearbook staff has worked hard with long hours of dedication for you, the reader. We tried to capture all of the activities that went on in this past year, and was it hard! Our school was active in sports, academics, and events. Among the student activities we had a change in our principal, vice-principal, and counselor. We had an altogether new Art Department and a strong cheer for Covington by the new Rowdy Crowd. Besides saying goodbye to the Seniors we must say goodbye to three retiring teachers. Hopefully the loss of the teachers and Seniors will be replaced with exciting, fun students and teachers. Aim for that star, Covington, and you will go far! Seniors Michelle Richardson and Mary Kemp lean lor fun. Seniors Mike Haas, Lori Arnold, and Shelley Newnum enjoy a day outside. Have a great birthday, Susie! Seniors Lisa Sites, Sharon Hickman, and Barbie Ellmore have fun in senior hall. Senior Lisa Sites show how students relieve tension. Students get out on a beautiful day. Juniors Dawn Hollingsworth and Jamie Hendrickson, buddies lor life. Student Life 3 Student (ZouaciC The Student Council continued to play a vital role in the life of Coving ton High School in 1986 — 1987. Under the sponsorship of Principal Tom Mitchell, the Student Council planned the rained-out Homecoming parade, and organized the Homecoming half-time and post-game festivities, including the dance. The council again sponsored this year's blood drive, with students and faculty donating blood for a good cause. Furniture for the student lounge was purchased by the Student Council, allowing students to relax in luxury. The Student Council also plans to donate to the Citizens Scholarship Fund. Student Council Sponsor, Mr. Tom Mitchell Front Row — Left to Right: Rick Ashton, Margaret Herman, Matt Moudy. Row 2 — Troy Noble, Polly Hegg, Chris Moore, Nyanne Perry, Alicia Ricketts, Cina Mayfield, Amy Ren-nick, Mr. Tom Mitchell. Back Row — Rusty Goodwin, Denver Abernathy, Steve Reynolds, Rob Hughes, Sherri Reynolds, David Snoddy, Scot Brewer. 4 Student Life O ccen Seniors Officers: Mr. Sam Patton, Sponsor, Troy Noble, Class Representative, Sherri Reynolds, Sec. Treas., Scot Brewer, Vice President, Miss Carolyn Davis, Sponsor. Freshman Officers: Left to Right: Mrs. Nancy Thomson, Sponsor, Cherie Watts, Vice President, Nicki Hendrickson, Treasurer, Mrs. Nancy Gawrys, Sponsor. Center: Denver Abernathy, President. Not Pictured — Brett Duncan, Class Representative. Sophomore Officers: Left to Right: Amy Ricketts, Sec. Treasurer, Amy Rennick, President, Mrs. Marilyn Whittington, Sponsor, Mrs. lacqueline Robertson, Sponsor, Gina Mayfield, Vice President. Student Life 5 Senior Attendant — Sherri Reynolds Senior Attendant — Diane Osting escorted escorted by Mike Haas by Cary Howard Senior Attendant — Jane Ann Freese escorted by Jochenn Collin 6 Student Life Junior Attendant — Chris Moore escorted by Steve Reynolds Sophomore Attendant — lessica Poll escorted by Troy Stewart Freshman Attendant — Salena Pierce escorted by Troy Abernathy ?9Z6 0rV Keca KiHf 2uee — S6ennl ‘RctptokU 7 The weather did not allow the annual parade to go on, but it couldn't stop the excitement. Mr. Patton directed the Seniors to a winning float. Mr. Patton said, I wanted to help the Seniors win because they had never won the float contest and this was their last opportunity Since the floats were not in the parade, the judges had to vote on them where they were built. In spite of the rain, Coach Tolly led the Trojans to an impressive win over the Falcons. The wet weather made another change. The homecoming attendants were shown before the student body in the varsity gym. The queen, Sherri Reynolds, even kept her winning smile throughout the whole night. Seniors Keith High, Rob Hughes, left Hegg are all pepped and ready to go for a homecoming victory. Senior Troy Noble lead a cheer to honor the volleyball team during the homecoming pep session. At the pep session Senior Greg Wright takes a few minutes to reflect on the seriousness of the upcoming game. 8 Student Life ftyMtecMUtf s4ctivitie Student Life 9 Twelve SfUnitf TOP LEFT: Senior Brett Cildersleeve holds Lafayette here we come. TOP RIGHT: Senior Diane Smith passes some gas to Senior Mike Haas. LOWER LEFT: Senior Michelle Richardson and choir teacher Jennifer Cole glow with that Trojan spirit. LOWER MIDDLE: Senior Kelly Noble looks for a sectional victory. LOWER RIGHT: Freshman Teresa Nenhart looks baffled because of that Trojan excitement. 10 Student Life TOP LEFT: Jeff Hegg, Allen Denhart, Greg Wright, and Brad Allen patiently wait for the sectional pep session. TOP RIGHT: Junior Angel Winters poses because she's got that Hawaiian spirit. MIDDLE LEFT: Senior Sherri Reynolds, hard at work on the Senior Hall. MIDDLE RIGHT: Junior Kelly Johnson shows us her Trojan cheer. LOWER LEFT: Covington student hard at work. Student Life 11 SxceCCeace “Academics are the most important classes given in any high school, said Mr. Mitchell, Covington High School Principal. Whether you are a senior or a freshman, academics are important. These classes prepare you for the more difficult college courses, and for that job right after graduation. Not many students think about academic classes until it's too late. Covington High School offers an academic, as well as a graduate diploma and the difference is tremendous, especially if college is on your mind. The academic diploma signifies that you have gone that extra step to work harder than the rest. Academics prepare you for college and for your future, said Senior Sharon Hickman. ABOVE: Front Row — Diane Smith, Michelle Richardson, Sharon Hickman, Tami Abernathy, Suzie Gaylor, Stacey Abernathy, Mike Myers, Ion Almeras, lane Freese, Mark Schecter. Row 2 — Tracey Holmes, Sherri Reynolds, Diane Osting, Kelly lohnson, Cinger Turner, Heather Miyagi, Darrin Wilson, Matt Moudy, Rick Ashton. Back Row: Angela Wallerich, Susan Seyfert, Kelly Noble, Lisa Sites, Todd Cumbow, Greg Wright. Officers: Mike Myers, Vice President, Rick Ashton, President, Tracey Holmes, Secretary, lane Freese, Treasurer, Mrs. Ashton, Sponsor. The National Honor Society is a nation-wide organization for student achievers. Membership is based on the students services to the community, their high school courses, and overall personality. They hold an induction ceremony for new members and have a car wash to raise money for an annual trip. Academics w Sophomore Vickie Tucker works on a drafting project. Woods I involves both lab and classroom experiences. The study of the uses and safety of each machine makes up the class time and in lab the student works on assigned and some individually designed projects. Time is also spent on experimental projects. For each project, a full size drawing and a plan of procedures will be required. To take Woods II a student must have taken at least one year of Woods and one year of Drafting. Woods II involves refinishing, rebuilding, and building furniture. The objective of this course is to get the student to use his her creativity and imagination in the design of furniture. Open to all students. Drafting coversor-thographic projection, lettering dimensioning, sectional views, auxiliary views, pictorial drawing, geometric instruction, and pattern development. � Sophomore Ed Beavers works on a potato bin, one of their assigned projects. Sophomore Amy Mitchell works on one of her projects in woodshop. Covington Pubftc .■ Covington, Indian Academics 13 ‘ity zit i 'P. £. The Freshman Physical Education, or P.E., is taught by Mr. Tolley. A student must complete two semesters to graduate. The students learn sportsmanship and they get a first hand experience playing various sports. Grades are based on effort and proper dress. Some games they play are volleyball, flag football, softball, basketball, and floor hockey. Health and Substance Abuse, on the other hand, are not required classes. A student can take these classes or a Home Economics course. Mr. Hunter teaches these informative classes. In the fall of the year C.P.R. is given by Home Hospital. They have guest speakers talk about the abuse of drugs by teenagers. Tami Abernathy, President of SADD Chapter at Covington, talked about the abuse of drugs by students. Terry Martin, the Sheriff of Fountain County, discussed the abuse in this county. And judge Vincent Crogg explained the laws of minorities concerning substance abuse. TOP: Chris Smail, Scott Kiger, and Troy Noble enjoy floor hockey in P.E. LOWER RIGHT: Senior Tami Abernathy talks to the Substance Abuse class about SADD. LOWER LEFT: Freshman David Conrad charges to make a goal. I 14 Academics 'PCedye 76e44 Every year the Home Economics Department has a mock wedding. This event is provided for the Seniors. Everyone in Home Economics classes looks forward to this yearly wedding. TOP RIGHT PICTURE: The Bridesmaids were Cara Delp, Deanna Ellison, and Shelly Newnum. The Maid of Honor: Donna Cates, The Father of the Bride: David Shoddy, The Mother of the Bride: Dody Bowling, The Flower Girl: Pam Randolph, The Bride: Lori Clodfelder, The Minister: Troy Noble, The Groom: Wayne Coppenbarger, The Ring Bearer: Brian High, The Mother of the Groom: Trina Buck, The Father of the Groom: Aaron Asbury, The Best Man: Keith High, and The Groomsmen were Brad Niccum, Dan Hardy, and Josh Rainey. There was a solo of the wedding vow by Karol Berry, accompanied on piano by Tom Grimble. Academics 15 Science a td ‘TPt t l There was excitement in the Science and Math courses this year. Ms. Gawrys, a new teacher, taught General Science, Biology I, Biology II. For the first time in several years, Biology II students dissected cats. The cats were chosen because of the similarity between the anatomy of a human and a cat. Tami Abernathy, a senior, said, It didn't bother me to dissect cats. Mr. Partezana taught General Science, Biology I, and Chemistry. In Chemistry students got a hands on approach to many chemicals, some of which were dangerous. Mr. Partezana said, Every precaution is taken when we work with dangerous chemicals. In Business Math, taught by Mr. White, the students learned to figure everyday mathematical situations. Mr. Fields taught The newest member of the faculty, Ms. Gawrys, is preparing to teach her class with authority. General Math and Algebra I. This was Mr. Patton's final year at CHS teaching Algebra II, Geometry, Advanced Math, and Physics. Two years ago a special program was initiated for furthering students math development. Due to this special program it was the first time in several years sophomores were in Geometry. There will be an extra math course offered in two years for students who have had all the math courses available. Retiring teacher, Mr. Patton, works hard to make this year his best. Senior Jane Ann Freese reluctantly makes the connection between the cat and the human's anatomy. One of the cats used in Biology II shows the wear and tear of the students' explorations. 16 Academics 4nt 'De uzAtmeat Art classes offered this year were; Drawing Painting, Leathercraft Ceramics, and Design. Mrs. Kay Hunter, art instructor, said; Since only one or two students out of 80 or 90 sign up for art classes to prepare for a career in art. we try to find other wavs students can use their creativity. The Design class discovered they could help other people, earn money, and better their community by offering their talents. They enlightened patients at the nursing home by making posters and helped the community with projects like the billboard they painted for the Wabash Valley Arts Festival. The Public Library has a new sign painted by Junior Richard Gibbs, and members of Benson Chapel Church are enjoying a tree motif which Margaret Herman and Tracey Wagle painted on the nursery wall. The only major competition the art department took part in was the d'Arlier Art Show, where Covington students competed with artists from area schools. First year art student Darin Perkins won a first in crafts with a set of pins he designed and built from calculator parts, joe Coffing won an award for a lined leather box with lid he made in Leathercrafts class, and Tammy Kelch captured a ribbon for the second year in Photography. Junior J. Haga displays bis finished work for the United Postal Workers Union office. Mrs. Hunter and Senior Irina Buck discuss a drawing Irina is preparing for d'Arlier Show. 1987 d'Arlier winners are, left to right; Sophomore Darin Perkins, Senior lammy Kelch, and Junior Joe Coffing. A spectator looks over a display at the d'Arlier High School Art Show. Senior Dave Finney's portrait of Karol Berry hangs in upper right corner. Academics 17 As the world's problems became more intense, our students felt a stronger need to understand our own and other societies. With Mr. Steve Meyerholtz as instructor, Covington High School offered courses such as Economics and Government to help understand the way our system works. Others journeyed back in time to get an overview of our country and the world in U.S. History and World History classes. Students learned about the group behavior of many societies in Mr. Gregg Grant's Sociology class, and studied human behavior in Psychology. Mr. Don Stampini helped us get in touch with our planet in World Geography. There is a major trend by our generation to choose careers in the Business field. This year, many students, instructed by Mr. Herb King, chose to get a head start on their careers by enrolling with classes like Accounting, Record-Keeping, Introduction to Business, Business Law, and Record Management and Filing. Others just wanted to learn to type, and took Mrs. Nancy Thomson's class to help improve their computer skills or get ready for college. All Seniors have a healthy respect for Mr. Meyerholtz's economics class as Senior Keith High displays here. Senior Tracy Holmes studies in Mr. King's Business Law class in preparation for a career in the law field. junior Jami Hendrickson shows her skill at one of the machines in the business department. 18 Academics Students £easi t foiee Irs. Ashton explains more about the French nguage. Senior lane Ann Freese, concentrates on what Mrs. Bush is teaching in English Class. There are three language classes offered at Covington High School. They are English, French, and Latin. Mrs. Ashton teaches French I, II, II, and IV. Miss Becker teaches academic English 10. Mrs. Bush teaches College Prep English 12. Mrs. Hegg teaches English 11 and College Prep English 11. Mrs. Robertson teaches English 9, academic English 9 and 10, and Latin I and 11. Mr. Stampin'! teaches English 10 and 12. Next year Spanish is going to be offered at Covington High School. Mrs. Robertson will teach it and she said, It will benefit our school because it is a more usable language. She went on to say that 15 million Americans are of Hispanic background. Latin instructor Mrs. Robertson listens attentively to her students' answers. Academics 19 Seven S Sentana Covington High School has a proud tradition of offering its students a chance to earn a letter jacket for academic excellence. Jo qualify, students taking 4 or 5 academic subjects must earn all As and those taking 6 or more academic subjects must earn at least 5 As and the rest Bs. This year, seven Seniors graduated with the maximum seven chevrons. BELOW: New Jacket Winners: Front Row — Cindy Sites, Lauren Conrad, Mamie Hilton, Jill Clawson. Row 2 — Paul Bushue, Dawn Reed, Jennifer Galloway, Lynette Welsh, Robin Groleau, Diana Peyton. Back Row — Doug Barber, Jason Jacobs, Heather McKinney, Kathy Ashton, Amie Brown. RIGHT: Senior Chevron Winners: Front Row — Todd Cumbow, Susan Seyfert, Rick Ashton. Back Row — Sharon Hickman, Diane Osting, Jane Ann Freese, Tracey Holmes. 20 Academics 0cU4 utcU ty ‘r% w yiect f4cuwict 'Tfcajit Ruth Ann Ping receives the Library Award from Librarian Mrs. Ann lohannes. Mmmm Mrs. Betty Hegg presents Heather Miyagi with the College Prep English 11 award. Heather received many awards throughout the evening. Karol Berry is receiving the Who's Who in Heather Miyagi receives a certificate after being chosen for National Honor Society. Presenter is Music award from her choral instructor, Mrs. Ashton, sponsor. lennifer Cole. All awards listed on page 117 Academics 21 ?«t Organizations bring the students together. Here they can enjoy extra curricular activities. The clubs create school spirit and new friends. The French and Latin Clubs open up a new world. Junior Achievement teaches business tactics and on the job training. Future Farmers and Future Homemakers of America lets the students bring out a natural gift of helping each other and the community. ABOVE: Coach Terry Fields, Lisa Sites, Tami Abernathy, Rick Ashton, Scot Brewer, Donna Cates, Susie Gaylor, Pat Swaney, Allen Denhart, Coach Herb King. Row 2 — Brad Mitchell, Kathy Ashton, Jon Stalcup, Troy Abernathy, Brian Phelps, Lynette Welsh, Chris Moore, Alison Engle, Teresa Denhart, Lewis Painter. Row 3 — David Barber, Randy Hankins, Steve Reynolds, Kent Minnette, Matt Tuggle, Jason Herzog, Calvin Shumaker, Bill High, Matt Moudy. Back Row — Cindy Sites, Shannon Hise, Jenny Coffing, Becky Gee, Susan George, Mark Painter, David Conrad, Chris Smail, Mike Myers, Brad Brooks. RIGHT: Coaches Herb King and Terry Fields. 22 Organizations The C-Club is an elite group of athletes who worked hard enough to earn a letter in their chosen sport. Each of the many sports offered at Covington has its own requirements for awarding letters. Mr. Rick Abbott served as sponsor. The off-season athletes assisted in running the concession stand, which brought added revenue to the athletic department. Front Row — Keith High, Rob Hughes, Ryan McMahan, Shelly Newnum, Diane Smith, Tami Abernathy, Brett Gildersleeve, Carter Hanson, Aaron Asbury, David Snoddy. Row 2 — Danny Hardy, Creg Wright, Allen Denhart, letf Hegg, Scot Brewer, Donna Cates, lane Ann Freese, Troy Noble, Rick Ashton, Kelly Noble, Susan Seylert, Lori Arnold. Row 3 — Matt Moudy, Brad Brooks, Chris Smail, Derron Wilson, Steve Cunningham, Margaret Herman, Chris Moore, Kelly lohson, Angela Wallerich, Nyanne Perry, Angie Cadman, Angel Winters. Row 4 — Tim Gee, Brad Allen, Mike Myers, Brad Mitchell, Lewis Painter, Ion Almeras, Toby Booe, Brad Bisland, Cindy Sites, Penny Cotfing, Susan Freese, Dawn Ephlin. Row S — Mr. Abbott, Brad Snoddy, Garth Kagels, Ed Kent, Mike Berry, Alison Engle, Natalie Hanson, loelle Spring, left Gayler, Polly Hegg Back Row — Jason Mullendore, on Stalcup, Richie Taylor, Andy Brewer, Randy Hankins, lenny Cofling, Lynette Wekh, Kent Minnette, Steve Reynolds, Rusty Gray, Dan Noble. Organizations 23 ?Ca i(fac6 Sponsor Editor .... Michelle Richardson Photographer Editor Tammy Kelch Photographer Photographer Photographer Photographer Richard Livengood Photographer Mary Kemp Page Designer Page Designer Page Designer Page Designer Page Designer Page Designer Charles Boughamer Page Designer Page Designer Editor Michelle Richardson Front Row — Michelle Richardson, Tammy Kelch. Back Row — Mary Kemp, Mrs. Kay Hunter, Lynda Livengood, Jayne Ann Carter Cassie Coner, Donna Ramesy, Lynette Keller, Perry Riley, Wade Kammin, Darin Perkins, Richard Livengood. 24 Organizations Page Designer Jayne Ann Carter works overtime to meet a deadline. Photography Editor Tammy Kelch Editor Michelle Richardson helps new staff member Cassie Conder. Organizations 25 ?’te tc6 Cct The French Club consists of any high school student who has taken, or is presently enrolled in a French class. Each year they have a French Club Banquet at the Beef House. The members also sell candy to earn money to travel to Kings Island near Cincinnati, Ohio. Pictured below is the sponsor, Mrs. Judy Ashton. Pictured right are the French Club Officers. Clockwise From Top — Todd Cumbow, President; Chris Moore, Junior Class Representative, Diane Smith, Senior Class Representative, Amy Rennick, Sophomore Class Representative, Greg Hickman, Freshman Class Representative, Nyanne Perry, Student Council Representative, Angela Wallerich, Treasurer, Kelly Johnson, Secretary and Jane Ann Freese, Vice President. _________________________________________________ BELOW: The French Club 26 Organizations @Cct 'initiated' 'ZVeddivKf To qualify for membership in Latin Club a student must have been enrolled in Latin courses. Mrs. Robertson was the sponsor of the club. She saw over everything that was done. This was the first time a Roman wedding was held. Sophomore Donna Ramsey and Junior James Brockway were the bride and groom. Juniors Ronnie Hicks and Stacy Abernathy were the ministers. Senior Tami Abernathy and Sophomore Darin Perkins were the parents of the groom. Sophomores Teresa Denharl and Wade Kam-min were the parents of the bride. The rest of the class helped in other areas of the wedding. Tami Abernathy, Student Council Representative; Rick Ashton, Treasurer; lane Ann Freese, President; Not Pictured — Todd Cumbow, Vice President. Front Row — lane Ann Freese, Tami Abernathy, Rick Ashton, Mrs. Robertson. Row 2 — Stacy Abernathy, Ion Almeras, Wade Kammin, Teresa Denharl, Matt Moudy, Zach Hale. Back Row — Doug Barber, lames Brockway, Kent Minnetle, Darin Perkins, Ronnie Hicks, Mark Schehter. Organizations 27 O cce atut 7eac ten 4icte Mrs. Hunter quotes, Students need a lot of individual attention in an art class, and my teacher aides help provide that. They also help with the clean up and preparation for the class. To be a teacher or office aide, you must be a Junior or a Senior. Teacher aides grade papers and run errands for the teachers. Office aides learn to run the machinery, take messages, and run errands for the secretaries. Being an office or teacher aide is a good learning experience for future jobs. TEACHER AIDES — From Row — Amy Spring, Mary Kemp, Diane Osting, Troy Noble, left Hegg, Tracey Holmes, Rick Ashton, Todd Cumbow, Diane Smith. Row Two — Kim Swingle, Lynn Pearman, Angie Hicks, Chris Smail, Kyle Kietzman, Louis Painter, )on Almeras, Mike Myers, Brad Brooks, Rusty Goodwin. Row Three — Susan Seyfert, Kelly Noble, Dan Hardy, Allen Denhart, Kelly lohnson, Chris Moore, lulie Booe, Angela Wallerich, Nyanne Perry, Becky Whitaker, Christy Story, Shelly Applegate. Row Four — Scot Brewer, Aaron Asbury, Tom Lloyd, lochen Collin, Dana Demotte, Margaret Herman, Ruth Ann Ping, Lori Clodfelder, Shana Shoal. Back Row — Granger Wilkins, left Turner, losh Rainey, Greg Redenbaugh, Dave Snoddy, Nicole Niccum, Deanna Ellison, Dodie Bowling, Lori Arnold, Cara Delp. OFFICE AIDES — Front Row — Sharon Hickman, Lori Clodfelder, Paula Fairchild, Angie Hicks, Kathy Huey, Candy Foster, Diana Peyton Diane Osting, Vicky McQueen, Tracey Holmes, Sherri Reynolds, Tina Clark. Back Row — Tom Lloyd, Derron Wilson, Rob Hughes C.reg Wright, Carter Hanson, Greg Redenbaugh, Tim Gee, Cary Howard, Brian McMahan, Richard Livengood, Bill Haga. Organizations Left to Right: OFFICERS — Amie Browm, Heidi Shambach, Ion Almeras, Robbie Reese, and Amy Mitchell. Clockwise From Top — loe Anderson, Michelle Brown, Mark Crubbs, Amy Mitchell, Amy Mink, Robbie Reese, Ion Almeras, Heidi Shambach, Amie Brown, Sharon Langley, Donna Ramsey, Karen Sanders, Roxie LaFoe. ftc Ueveme tt Junior Achievement is a program developed to teach young people about the business world. The group meets, elects officers, chooses a product, and produces and markets that product. This is a fairly new group to C.H.S., but with the growing interest in the business world and all its career possibilities, it seems to have come along at the right time. OFFICERS Ginger Turner — President Amie Brown — Personnel and Corporate Secretary Heidi Shambach — Vice President of Finance Jon Almeras — Vice President of Marketing Robbie Reese — Vice President of Production Amy Mitchell — Quality Control Inspector Cinger Turner, President Organizations 29 The Future Farmers of America began its chapter at Covington High School in 1949. Thirty-eight years later, and with some descendants of the original members, the group is as active as ever. Officers for 1986-87 were; President, Granger Wilkins, Vice President, lory Whittington, Secretary, Diane Osting, Treasurer, Brooke Leak, Reporter, Bart Hilge, Sentinel, left Turner, Student Council, David Snoddy. The F.F.A. Sweetheart was Diane Osting, and the sponsor of the group was Mr. Keith Davidson. BELOW: The group poses in their f.f.A. jackets with some borrowed , 987 F FA Sweetheart Diane Osting farm equipment. 30 Organizations Occi en itie Future Homemakers of America, the Red Rose Bandits, invaded the high school classrooms on September 11 to kidnap potential FHA members who were brought to the foods room and told about the FHA Association and then were served refreshments. On October 18 all ghosts fled Fountain County as the senior FHA members developed a ghost house south of Covington. Sounds could probably be heard one hundred miles away as ghosts, through noises and actions, tried to rid the house of all FHA members. The high school cooks were honored with a breakfast on November 18 and the teachers were also honored with breakfast on February 13. The semi-formal Turnabout Dance on November guy to the dance. Students arrived in png dresses and suits to enjoy a relaxing evening of dancing. A new venture this year was a three-course meal prepared for the school board members and their spouses. This gave the girls time to share the FHA program and Home Economics curriculum with these school 0 For the first time we had four members attend the National FHA Cluster Meeting which was held in Indianapolis. FHAers honored their parents at a dinner which they had prepared. Front Row — Karol Berry, Amy Spring, Sherry Kemp, Mary Kemp, Cassie Conder. Row 2 — Amy Mitchell, Lynn Peeman, Teresa Everson, Monica Lanham. Back Row — Cara Detp, Missy Bowers, Sponsor Miss Carolyn Davis. Organizations 31 ‘jR.atvdef For the past few years, there has been a trend to move away from organized pep clubs. That wasn l good enough for cheerleader spnosor, Mrs. Marilyn Flankins. She remembered the outstanding pep clubs CHS was famous for when she was a cheerleader herself. With her motivation, the ROWDY CROWD was born, and the great Trojan spirit is alive and well again. Senior Barbie Ellmore helps with hall decorations at tournament time. � 4 32 Organizations It has been my pleasure to have been associated with the Covington Community High School for the past $ seventeen years. As a librarian, I have enjoyed work- ing with the students. I hope the students will have as much pleasure from reading books as they proceed into adulthood as I have had. After graduating from LaSalle Peru (Illinois) High School, I attended the University of Illinois. My first career was as a geologist for an oil company in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This was terminated by marriage and several moves around the cMuntryiWe came to Covington in 1956tovhere our three children were raised. Severaryears later, I at- W tended Indiana State University for teacher certification and a Masters of Library Science. Our library has developed into a true media center with computer disks, video cassettes, film strips, and other visual materials. ,For books are more than books, they are life. The very heart and core of ages past, The reason why men lived and work-ed and died, The essence and quintessence of their lives. Amy Lowell Many students, throughout the school year, are involved in sports. A sport teaches the players sportsmanship and confidence. A dictionary defines a sport as a pastime in the open air, or having an athletic character. What does sports mean to you? I like to watch them, but I don't like to play for competition. Senior Greg Redenbaugh It shouldn't bother the students that aren't interested in them.” Senior Harry Cloud I feel the teachers put a large emphasis on sports, more than the students. Rene4 McMaslers I've had three boys participate in sports, it taught them values. Administration Merill Randles It seems there isn't enough hours in the day for what I want to do. Sometimes I feel extracurricular events take away from my personal time. Junior Angel Winters Sports shows you don't have to rely on Just yourself to win. Senior Troy Noble 1986 ‘Poot iM The 1986 Football season was full of troubles and victories. They were the Wabash River Conference Co-Champs. The teams most memorable moment was the victory over North Vermillion to win the homecoming. The team reached an excellent season record of 6 wins and 3 losses. The players selected for WRC All- Conference team were Running Back Jeff Hegg and Offensive Lineman Ryan McMahan. Those selected for the Bi-County Conference were Seniors Allen Denhart, Jeff Hegg, Ryan McMahan, Ted Richardson, David Snoddy and Greg Wright, Junior Charlie Crowder and Freshman Andy Brewer. Ed Kent was named Most Improved Player. Elected Most Valuable Player was Jeff Hegg. The player with the Most Tackles was Ryan McMahan. The 1986 Football Team Captains were Ryan McMahan and Greg Wright. 34 Sports Senior Jeff Hegg catches a pass for a touch down. Senior Aaron Asbury watches anxiously for a touchdown. Cov. Opponent 7 N. Montgomery 27 16 Rockville 6 20 Foun. Central 6 51 Seeger 0 28 Turkey Run 6 10 N. Vermillion 7 33 5. Vermillion 0 7 Attica 10(OT) 0 Sec.-Rockville 7 Senior Jeff Hegg's 1986 football season was star-filled. He was awarded Placekicker, and Honorable Mention as a Defensive Back both in All-State Class A. He was All-Conference Running Back, and All Bi-County, leff also received All-Lafayette Area Team Honorable Mention. After last years Conference Championship, people thought we would have a big letdown. We came on to win again and it was a great team effort. Coach Greg Grant. Sports 35 An exciting moment in the homecoming game. $0 FiGHT Hift ■ 0 JAMS' Front Row — Aaron Asbury, Ted Richardson, Ryan McMahan, Troy Noble, Greg Wright, Allen Denhart, leff Hegg, Keith High, Rob Hughes, Dan Hardy, Trainer Todd Cumbow. Row Two — Brad Bilsland, Toby Booe, Bill Haga, Derron Wilson, Bart Montgomery, Rusty Goodwin, Steve Cunningham, Brad Snoddy, Joe Coffing, Charlie Crowder. Row Three — Rob Clodfelder, Bill Hughes, Guy Bracken, Greg Bennert, Mike Berry, Scott Booe, Rusty Gray, Kent Minnette, Ed Kent, Manager Ed Beavers. Row Four — Coach Grant, Coach King, Rocky Knight, Troy Abernathy, Andy Brewer, Dave Conrad, Brett Duncan, Ron Epperson, Trainer Paul Bushue. Back Row — Coach Tolley, Coach Roarks, Jason Mullendore, Derek Bowling, Denver Abernathy, Mark Coffing, Jon Stalcup. 36 Sports Manager Ed Beavers, Trainers Todd Cumbow and Paul Bushue. Coaches Greg Grant, Charlie Roarks, Randy Tolley, Herb King The cheerleaders lead a peppy pep session for the team. Sports 37 £xfrecUUi t With an 8-6 season record the Trojan tennis team did very well this year. Coach Field commented that they were a very good group of guys to work with and they showed a lot of improvement as trie season went along. To highlight the seasons they were Bi-county co-champs with Fountain Central after beating them in the conference games 3-2. Also highlighting the season, Senior Rick Ashton defeated Lafayette Jefferson's 1 player. This years Lettermen were: Rick Ashton, Scot Brewer, Eric Asbury, Chris Smail, Tim Gee, Brad Brooks, Mark Ellis and jeffCayler. The most improved player was Scot Brewer. The most valuable player was Rick Ashton. This year's captains were Rick Ashton and Brett Gildersleeve. Varsity, back left: Scot Brewer, Tim Gee, Chris Smail, Rick Ashton and Coach Terry Field. Front: Eric Asbury, leffCayler, Brad Brooks and Mark Ellis. Senior Rick Ashton serves in a home Sophomore Eric Asbury stands ready for the next ball to be returned, match. 38 Sports Senior Rick Ashton lunges to return a ball. Junior Varsity, Back Left — Troy Stewart, lochen Collins, Bret Gildersleeve, Jamie Walters, Nick Dewlen, Doug Barber, Terry Field. Front Left — Dave Barber, Greg Hickman, Matt Tuggle, Bob KSnp, Matt Ohl. Opponent McCutchean Seeger Fountain Central Rockville Attica Turkey Run Fountain Central Benton Central Benton Central Attica Seeger Turkey Run Rockville Lafayette Jeff-Sectional Score 3- 0 4- 1 1- 4 2- 3 5- 0 5-0 3- 2 2-3 2-3 5-0 5-0 5-0 1-4 1-4 Sports 39 Sc6o £ Second Stolen Coach Askren's Cross Team captures another successful year. Winning second place in the WRC and 3rd at Bismark-Henning INV. The team advanced to the regional for the 4th year in a row. Carte Hanson, all-sectional and all-regional, advanced to the semi-state. They finished the season with a Conference record of 9-6, a compelling margin. Boys — Seniors — Captain Carter Hanson Juniors — Brad Allen, Brad Mitchell, Myer Myers, Lewis Painter Sophomores — Garth Kagels Freshmen — Richie Taylor, Randy Hankins Girls Seniors — Jane Ann Freeze Freshmen — Lynette Welsh, Jenny Coding Senior Cartor Hanson and Sophomore Garth Kagels made the All-Conference Team, and Hanson advanced to the semi-state. Hanson beat every runner from our Sectional and Regional at the Semi-State. All of the runners received a varsity letter and Covington Course Record of 17:25 at LaPorte. OPPONENT COV. Benton Central 30 27 Crawlordsville 37 51 North Vermillion 37 Rockville 38 24 North Montgomery 87 Seeger 50 15 Bismark-Henning Invitational 3rd North Vermillion Invitational 5th Southmont 18 66 McCutcheon 51 Delphi 135 Southvermillion 40 29 Rockville 54 Laf. Jeff Broncho Run 10th Southmont 21 49 Rockville 66 South Vermillion 32 23 WRC 2nd North Vermillion 29 Covington 53 Rockville 78 South Vermillion 83 Seeger 139 Riverton Parke 153 Sectional 5th Regional 7th SEASON RECORD WIN LOSE 9 6 Row 1: Mike Myers, Lewis Painter, Brad Micthel, Carter Hanson, Carth Kagles. Row 2: Jane Ann Freeze, Jennifer Coffing, Lynette Welsh, Richard Taylor, Randy Hankins, Brad Allen. Row 3: Coach Jerry Askren. 40 Sports junior Brad Allen shows good form as he sprints for another Trojan finish. Senior Carter Hanson pauses after a grueling run at the Lafayatte Jeff Invitational. Coach Askren plans his strategy for another Trojan win. Sports 41 'Seat Sead x t £uex The Covington volleyball season ended with a winning record. The Varsity Squad was 32-1 overall. They won the Conference with a record of 8-0. The Junior Varsity was 12-8 overall and were 6-2 in the Conference. The Varsity won all of their Invitational Tournaments. They also won the Sectional and went to the Regional. The Varsity Squad ranked 9th in the state this season. Senior Captains were Tami Abernanthy and Donna Cates. The most valuable player was Junior Angela Wallerich. The most improved was Freshman Jill Clawson. Susan Seyfert was selected for the Lion's Club Award for her serve percentage. junior Varsity Front Row: Amy Ricketts, Penny Coffing, Erin Conrad, Cherie Watts, Becky Ives, jill Moore, jennifer Thomas, Rebecca Hoagiand. Row 2: Susan Freese, Cina Fye. Row 3: Robin Groleau, Natalie Hanson, Candy Foster, Susan George. Row 4: Kathy Ashton, Lauren Conrad. Row 5: Jill Clawson, Becky Gee. Back Row: Coach Clark. Above: Sophomore Rebecca Hoagiand bumps the ball while Freshman Robin Groleau watches. Right: Freshman Lauren Conrad dives (or the ball while Sophomore Susan Freese and Sophomore Becky Ives stand by. 42 Sports Varsity Varsity Front Row: Chris Moore, Susan Seyfert, Angela Wallerich, Tami Abemanthy, Shelly Newnum, Donna Cates, Margaret Herman. Row 2: Penny Coffing, Nyanne Perry, Alison Engle, Angel Winters, Amy Ricketts, Susan Freese. Back Row: Coach Ford, Manager Jaime Newnum, Coach Clark. Opponents Western Boone Southmont Lafayette Central Cath. Lafayette Jeff • Turkey Run North Montgomery Benton Central Fountain Central Catlin, Illinois •Seeger South Vermillion North Vermillion Harrison • Riverton Parke Crawfordsville West Lafayette Rockville Attica •Conference Games Covington Opponents 15-15 9-0 15-15 4-9 15-15 7-4 15-15 12-13 15-15 3-6 15-15 8-7 15-25 3-0 15-15 4-13 15-15 1-5 15-15 6-13 15-15 2-3 15-15 0-8 14-15-15 16-7-13 15-15 3-5 15-15 4-6 15-15 7-13 15-15 9-1 15-15 3-13 junior Angela Wallerich displays another Senior Shelly Newnum shows the outstanding form which led the Slamma jammas to a crowd-pleasing spike which helped earn her winning season, most valuable player award. Sports 43 Opponent We Opp. West Vigo 76 49 North Montgomery 52 42 South Vermillion 55 56 Rossville 58 50 Crawfordsville 52 62 Turkey Run 72 42 Riverton Parke 79 45 North Vermillion 61 54 Seeger 29 48 Holiday Tourney Fountain Central 43 52 Attica 64 27 Rockville 54 56 Fountain Central 39 54 Terre Haute South 35 68 Laf. Central Cath. 42 46 North Vermillion 63 46 (Parents) 58 42 Southmont 64 39 Attica Sectional 59 28 Attica 47 42 Seeger (champ.) Regional 43 69 West Laf. TOP: Varsity group: Front Row — Heather Salts, Mandy Hunter. Row 2 — Coach Hunter, Lori Arnold, Donna Cates, Shelly Newnum, Susan Seyfert, Tami Abernathy, Coach Shelly Clark. Back Row — Chris Moore, Penny Coffing, Alison Engle, Angela Wallerich, Becky Gee, Cherie Watts, Cindy Sites. MIDDLE: The proud Lady Trojans are relieved after winning the sectional. BOTTOM: Senior Tami Abernathy manages to work around the Fountain Central defense to score against the Mustangs. T bt Sectiowzi A gym full of Seeger Boosters sat in awe as the Lady Trojans beat their previously undefeated team to win the sectional. The Trojans traveled to the regional and were defeated by West Lafayette only after a mighty effort. This ended a season with a record of 12 wins and 9 losses, and a conference record of 5 wins and 4 losses. The captains for the 1986-87 season were the five Seniors: Lori Arnold, Tami Abernathy, Donna Cates, Shelly Newnum, and Susan Seyfert. Individual honors were won by Donna Cates, who was chosen for the Bi-County All Star Team, Shefly Newnum was chosen for the Bi-County All Stars, All-Sectional Team, WRC, and the teams most valuable player, Angela Wallerich, earned a spot on the Bi-County All Stars, WRC, All Sectional, All Regional, Third team Hoosier Basketball, Second Team All Lafayette Area Team. Becky Gee and Cherie Watts were voted most improved. Managers were Mandy Hunter and Heather Salts. The Team is looking forward to a good season with six lettermen returning. 44 Sports TOP LEFT: Junior Varsity: Front Row — Heather Salts, Susan George, Susan Freese, Natalie Hanson, Cherie Watts, Becky Gee, Mandy Hunter. Row 2 — Lynette Welsh, Sherry Pridemore, Jenny Coffing, Coach Shelly Clark, Susan Lawson, Dawn Reed, Jill Moore. TOP RIGHT: Senior Donna Cates leaps for a basket. MIDDLE LEFT: Senior Lori Arnold looks for an opening. MIDDLE: Senior Susan Seyfert lunges out of a tight situation. MIDDLE RIGHT: Junior Angela Wallerich aims perfectly for a victory. LOWER LEFT: The Lady Trojans show their winning spirit by scrambling for possession of the ball. Sports 45 Front Row — Travis Field, Erin Conrad, Paul Bushue. Row 2 — Troy Noble, left Hegg, Brett Cildersleeve, Greg Wright, Allen Denhart, Rick Ashton. Back Row — Coach Terry Field, Brad Allen, Lewis Painter, Chris Smail, Rusty Goodwin, Mark Ellis, Tim Gee, Coach Herb King. The Most Valuable Players for the Covington Boys Basketball Team for the 1986 season were Creg Wright and Allen Denhart. Both were also the team captains. The Most Improved Player was Rusty Cray. Troy Noble had the highest percentage of Free Throws. The teams record was 12-11. The highlight of the season was winning the Holiday Tourney at Fountain Central. RIGHT: Greg Wright, leff He gg, Allen Denhart, Rick Ashton, and Troy Noble show off the trophy they just won at the Holiday Tournament. 46 Sports Southmont ‘Attica ‘Fountain Central Central Catholic ‘Seeger ‘Turkey Run West Lafayette Fountain Central Attica Benton Central ‘Rockville North Putnum McCutcheon ‘North Vermillion Clinton Prarie Harrison ‘South Vermillion Riverton Parke Crawfordsvelle North Montgomery Seeger Fountain Central North Vermillion 73-74 68-61 73-54 44-76 69-78 59-52 53-48 56-45 Tourney 66-60 Tourney 6 2-74 62-69 51-57 55-61 38-41 53-52 59-57 52-55 58-48 47-54 69-61 64-57 Sectional 70-43 Sectional 50-58 Sectional Senior Rick Ashton charges to take the lead. Senior Creg Wright leaps for a victory. Senior Brett Cildersleeve bounds for two points. Senior Creg Wright hopes for a basket. Sports 47 Junior Varsity, Front Row — Mad Ohl, Brad Brooks, Derron Wilson, Eric Aasbury, left Caylor, Kent Minnette, Rusty Cray. Back Row — Garth Kagels, Lewis Painter, Chris Small, Scott Booe, Jamie Walter, Mark Ellis, Tim Cee, Coach Herb King. Senior Allen Denhart aims for a basket. Junior Rusty Coodwin tries a shoot one-handed. 48 Sports Front Row — Josh Parkhurst, lennifer Calloway, NickI Hendirckson, Doug Barber. Row 2 — Richie Taylor, Tom Cumbow, Matt Tuggle, Bob Kemp, lohn Thomas, Randy Hankins, Creg Hickman. Back Row — Andy Beaver, David Conrad, Jason Spring, Calvin Shumaker, Coach left Quirk, Scott Keeling, Dan Noble, Jason Herzog, Mark Painter. Senior Creg Wright leaps for a shot. Junior Brad Allen goes in for a layup. Sports 49 7(f'ieAt£en4, (Zafitune Led by Captains Dan Hardy and Rob Hughes, the Wrestling team scored some firsts for Covington High School. The team won the Covington Invitational Tournament for the first time, and Junior Steve Reynolds became the first CHS Wrestler to have an undefeated regular season, and the first to win 26 matches in a season. Coach Don Stamnini was assisted by Charlie Roarks. Lettermen were: Dan Hardy, Rob Hughes, Andy Dodson, Joe Coffing, Bart Montgomery, Steve Reynolds, Nick Dean, Bill Hughes, Ed Kent, Rod Pavlick, Jason Mullendore, and Jon Stalcup. The team won 9, lost 7, and tied 2 to gain a third place in the conference. Most Improved Wrestler was Bart Montgomery. Senior Rob Hughes shows Covington's expert wrestling technique in a match against Seeger. front Row — Bill Hughes, Ed Kent, Andy Dodson, lason Mullendore, Nick Dean, Rod Pavlick. Row Two — Rob Hughes, Dan Hardy, Troy Stewert, Ion Stalcup, Bart Montgomery, Steve Reynolds, Dave Barber, Joe Coffing. 50 Sports Steve • Junior •WT— 185 • Most Valuable •First CHS wrestler to have undefeated season • First CHS wrestler to win 26 matches in a season • Season Record 26 — 2 • Winning Percentage — .929 Sports 51 7’i c6 The captains of the girls track team were lane Ann Freese and Cindy Sites. The Most Valuable Player was Cindy Sites and the two Most Improved Players were loelle Spring and Lynette Welsh. The highlight of the season was Cindy Sites winning the 100, 200, and 400 yard dash in the Conference. Cov. Opponent 37 Bismark-Henning 81 34 F.C. S. Vermillion 44-69 34 N. Vermillion 35 N Mont 62-49 78 Ben. Cen. 53 Rossville 87-26 31 Rockville 33 44 Oakwood W-Ville 43.5-43.5 Georgetown Schlarman W.R.C. F.C.-53, N.V.-126, R. Park-10, Rock.-23, Seeger-74, S.V.-100 82-30 ABOVE: Freshman Becky Gee shows the face of a true winner. BELOW: Front Row — Cindy Sites, Becky Gee, Lynette Keller, Iwnette Welsh, Salena Pierce, Coach Charlie Roarks. Middle — Nicki Hendrickson. Top — Susan Freese, Jane Ann Freese.. Jennifer Calloway, loelle Spring, Susan Lawson, Tiffany Grubb. Two running Lady Trojans exchange the baton during the relay. 52 Sports Se t e “Seat rouiwr.mKi “Say ' 07fuic Mr. Greg Grant, with the assistance of Nancy Gawrys, watched their track team improve drastically from their goal of lust being competitive to placing third in the conference. The team ended with a 7-5 record, a 5-4 conference record, and qualified eight for the sectional. Rusty Cray, most valuable runner, mastered the 110 high hurdles to win in the sectional and the conference meet. Toby Booe, most improved runner, won the 100 meter dash at the conference, and both he and Gray went on to the regional. Mark Painter broke the freshman record in the 800. Captains were juniors Brad Mitchell and Toby Booe. Managers were Bryan Phelps, Marnie Hilton, and Terry Crowder. Mike Myers earned the Mental Attitude Award. Coach Greg Grant expects the track team to be a conference favorite next year. ABOVE: Rusty Cray hurdles lor a win. MIDDLE: Track team Front Row — Brad Mitchell, Mark Painter, Lewis Painter, Rusty Cray, Toby Booe, Bart Montgomery, Carter Hanson, Marnie Hilton. Row 2 — Coach Grant, Mike Myers, Randy Hankins, lason Mullen-dore, Troy Abernathy, Tom Cumbow, Paul Bushue, Greg Bennett, Terry Crowder, Coach Gawrys. Back Row — lason Herzog, David linkins, Bryan Phelps. BELOW: Carter Hanson and Garth Kagels have a close lead. Sports 53 Front Row — Kathy Ashton, Dawn Reed, Jodi Persinger. Row Two— Clawson, Heather McKinney, Teresa Denhart, Alison Engle. Back Lisa Sites, Amy Ricketts, Becky Ives, Erin Conrad, Lauren Conrad, Jill Row — Coach Terry Field. 54 Sports This was the first year for a girls' tennis team. The Lady Trojans tennis team finished the year with a 0-11 season record and a 0-5 conference record. The team captains were Sophomore Alison Engle and Freshman Kathy Ashton. The Most Valuable Player was Sophomore Alison Engle and the Most Improved Player was Sophomore Amy Ricketts. There were seven players who earned letter jackets. They were Sophomores Alison Engle, lodi Persinger, Teresa Denhart, Dawn Reed, Erin Conrad, and Freshmen Kathy Ashton and Lauren Conrad. Coach Terry Field said The girls made a lot of improvement with 11 out of 12 girls being Freshmen or Sophomores. Co-Captain Sophomore Alison Engle. Co-Captain Freshman Kathy Ashton. Led by Most Valuable Player Dan Noble, the Trojans finished with a 3-12 record in match play. The six returning golfers from last year were able to improve on their strokes per round average from last season and the Trojans were competitive in most matches, junior Matt Moudy and Sophomores Kevin Bodine, Mark Ellis, Zach Hale, and Dan Noble each received a letter for playing. Sophomore Zach Hale was named Most Improved Player for the second straight year, junior Matt Moudy made All-Bi-County with an excellent score of 80 at Big Pine Golf Course. The team is looking for a much better season in the next two years with its nucleus of Sophomores from this season. Most Valuable Player, Dan Noble Front Row — Dan Noble, Eric Wilson, Rocky Knight, Zach Hale. Back Row — Matt Moudy, Tom Lloyd, Mark Ellis, lamie Walter, Kevin Bodine and Coach Paul Schumpert. Wabash River Conference Games Cov. North Vermillion 5-1 Cov. Turkey Run 14-9 Cov. Rockville 5-4 Cov. Attica 4-2 Cov. South Vermillion 3-0 Cov. Seeger 10-2 Cov. Fountain Central 9-4 Cov. Riverton-Parke 5-14 'ZVctt 24 S uUy it The Nth ranked Covington Baseball Team won 24 consecutive games this season, a school record. The team won the Covington Troian Baseball Classic, the Bi-County Baseball Tournament, the Wabash River Conference, and the Sectional. The team had a season record of 28 wins. 4 losses, and I tie. The team captains were Rick Ashton. Scot Brewer. Dan Hardy, left Hegg, and Greg Wright. The team managers were Chene Watts. Robin Croteau, and Geoff Raines. The team statisticians were Cma Allen and Melanie Haas. Most Improved player was Matt Ohl. Dan Hardy was the Most Valuable Player and the Batting Leader with a .391. he received the Earl Strawser Award. Rusty (xxxiwin with an ERA of 0.99 was the best which gave him the Dick Ashton Memorial Award. Rusty also won 10 games as a pitcher and this was another school record broken by the Tro ans. Bill Haga pitched a record of 8-1 and Chris Small had a record of SI. ABOVE: Dan Hardy steals second base. Junior Chris Smail. 56 Sports Front Row — Cherie Watts, Greg Wright, Jeff Hegg, Dan Hardy, Rick Ashton, Scott Brewer, Robin Groleau. Row 2 — Kent Minnett, Matt Tuggle, Steve Cunningham, Brad Brooks, Bill Haga, Derrin Wilson, Matt Ohl, Bob Kemp. Back Row — Coach Stampini, Mark Coffing, Derek Bowling, David Conrad, Jason Spring, Rusty Goodwin, Chris Smail, Brad Snoddy, Geoff Raines, Coach Tolley. Senior left Hegg tagged on third. left He gg steals 3rd base. Kent and left lunge lor a ball. Sports 57 Scott Brewer tags at home. left He gg slides into home. ■ ' , J ( , TRO JAN 76a4e Spirited VARSITY SQUAD: Front Row — Kelly lohnsom. Row 2 — Margaret Herman, Nyanne Perry. Row 3 — Mike Haas, Jon Stalcup, Bryan Phelps, Dan Hardy, Aaron Asbur)'. Row 4 — Diane Smith, Jason Mullendore, Sherri Reynolds. Top — Susie Cay lor. It's not easy getting up in front of hundreds of people cheering in rain, heat, and crowded gymnasiums. It takes a special person to be able to smile when the team is being beaten. Behind that smile is spirit for the school, dedication, and long hours learning the cheers. The cheerleaders organized pep sessions and made posters for the many games played by Covington. Their school spirit showed through them all season. 58 Sports ■mm junior Varsity: jodi Persinger, Dawn Ephlin, Angel Winters, Teresa Denhart, Becky Ives. Freshman Cheerleaders: Robin Croleau, Lauren Conrad, jill Clawson, Kathy Ashton, Salena Pierce. 60 76stee £ve tt 'i oho'i s4t££ete Three times throughout the school year students who excelled in sports were honored. Receiving major awards during the fall banquet were, as pictured, UPPER LEFT: Front Row, Left to Right: Donna Cates, honorary captain volleyball, Angela Wallerich, most valuable volleyball, Jill Clawson, most improved, Tami Abernathy, honorary captain, volleyball, Susan Seyfert, leading server volleyball. Row Two — Richie Taylor, most improved runner cross country, Ed Kent, most improved football, Ryan McMahan, outstanding lineman, cocaptain, most tackles football, Scot Brewer, co-captain, tennis. Back Row — Jeff Hegg, most valuable football. Carter Hanson, most valuable player, captain cross country, Greg Wright, cocaptain football, Rick Ashton, co-captain, Ray Derringer Sportsmanship award tennis. Award winners at the winter banquet were, as pictured LOWER LEFT: Front Row, Left to Right: Bart Montgomery, most improved wrestling, Gregg Wright, most valuable basketball, Angela Wallerich, most valuable basketball, Donna Cates, honorary captain basketball, Allen Denhart, most valuable, cocaptain basketball. Row Two — Rob Hughes, quick pin trophy. co-captain wrestling, Susie Gayler, senior cheerleader, honorary captain plaques, Tami Abernathy, co-captain basketball, Lori Arnold, co-captain basketball, Cheri Watts, most improved reserved basketball, Becky Gee, most improved reserve basketball. Back Row — Rick Ashton, co-captain basketball, Troy Noble, Lions Cub Free Throw award basketball. Shelly Newnum, Lion's Club Free Throw award basketball. Rusty Gray, most improved reserve basketall, Steve Reynolds, most valuable, most pins wrestling. Athletes honored at the spring banquet were, as pictured BELOW: Front Row, Left to Right: Cindy Sites, most valuable track, Kathy Ashton co-captain tennis, Alison Engle, most valuable tennis, Amy Ricketts, most improved tennis. Row Two — Dan Hardy, co-captain baseball, Lynette Welsh, most improved track, Jody Persinger, Ray Derringer award tennis, Jane Ann Freese, cocaptain track, Jeff Hegg, Co-captain baseball, Scot Brewer, cocaptain baseball, Tody Booe, most improved track. Back Row — Rusty Gray, most valuable track, Greg Wright, co-captain baseball, Rick Ashton, co-captain baseball, Brad Mitchell, cocaptain track, Matt Moudy, co-captain golf, Mike Myers, mental attitude award track. Sports 61 RODEO Although only two C.H.S. students participated in High School Rodeo, our school was well represented. Freshman Laura Whittington qualified in six events for the national Finals; barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, break away roping, team roping and cattle cutting. She was honored by being chosen Rookie of the Year. and won the All Around Cowgirl of Indiana award. Laura looks forward to several more years of high school competition. Senior lory Whittington qualified in four events for the national Finals; calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping and cattle cuttings. He won the Bull-Dogging Buckle and reserve All-Around Cowboy of Indiana award. Mrs. Marilyn Whittington, past president of the Indiana High School Rodeo Association pointed out that she would like to see more students get involved, but went on to say that rodeo is expensive and requires alot of parental support. She said, There was more interest shown this year than ever. Freshman Uura Whittington shows how Pole Bending is done in competition in Murray, competition. Kentucky. -a s c — 62 Sports lory Whittington took a record-breaking 3.2 seconds in this Bull Dogging event at Rochelle, Illinois. P vut eflectd ok a Succedd ccC (Zanee I was born in Fountain County and grew up on a farm near Portland Arch, attended school my first 3 years at Covington Elementary, next 5 at Portland Arch and graduated from Covington H.S. and Franklin College. I started teaching biology, health and physical education at C.H.S. in 1948. When we moved into the new j building in 1970, we enlarged our P.E. program and I taught only girls P.E. until the classes became coed. Girls athletics were started in a G.A.A. (Girls' Athletic Association) program organized in 1948. Basketball, softball, track, bowling, badminton and volleyball were played with other schools throughout the area over the years before the Indiana High School Athletic Association started statewide programs. In 1972, I. H.S.A.A. sponsored volleyball and since then, the varsity volleyball teams have won 207 games (71 %) against 85 losses (29%) with a 67-15 (82%-18%) Wabash River Conference record over those years. They won the i state sectionals in 1983, 1986, and 1987 and .Jt captured conference titles in 1979, '81, Am '83, '85, and '86. I also j'zsSkiCM coached the Jr. Varsity V B students players that they can do whatever they want to dc mtiuJetermination, dedication and hard teams with dll 87-48 overall 1 32-1 r finec Teac mand lion, motiva both reap many, that athletics are education process. I tried to instill in my The only thing that a person can be sure ol when asking students questions about the music department at Covington is the remarks will be outstanding. In fact all of the quotes were basically the same, The band teacher got to know the students, and The choir teacher dressed like we did. The music teachers at Covington only want to perfect a natural gift given to the students. The talent of music is not something you learn out of a book, but something that comes from the heart. Beside putting m the long hours at school, our music teachers also gave lessons to students Extracurricular activities like the lazz Band and the Swing Choir were taught after school. Perhaps music teachers have a harder ob because they deal directly with the students, they don't grade hundreds of papers and give thousands of tests. The grades come directly from the students behavior and ability to use a natural gift 64 Front Row — Lisa Sites, Sharon Hickman, Teresa Denhart, Jennifer Calloway, Tony Barnett, Heather Thomas, Crisly Story, Salena Pierce, Lynelle Welsh, Shelley Callahan, Becky Hoagland, Cindy Sites. Row 2 — Sharon Langley, Jamie Hendrickson, Becky Whitaker, Teresa Everson, Jana Allen, Tami Abernathy, Greg Hickman, Lewis Painter, Jessica Poll, Troy Stanton, Susan George, lames Brockway, Jamie Walters, Alison Engle, Amy Ricketts, Kelly Noble. Row 3 — Nicki Hendrickson, Heidi Shambach, Gina Mayfield, Jenny Coffing, Becky Gee, Loni Barnett, Doug Barber, Barbie Ellmore, Calvin Shumaker, Brad Bilsland, Troy Abernathy, Brett Duncan, Ted Latoz, Dave Barber. Back Row — Toot Booe, Randy Hankins, Karol Berry, Mark Painter, Kyle Kietzmann, Kent Minnette, Tim Gee, Jason Herzog, Matt Moudy. Drum Majors Tom Grimble and Tami Abernathy Trojanettes Clockwise — Heidi Shambach, Jennifer Galloway, Amy Ricketts, Kathy Huey, Jami Hendrickson, Angel Winters, Teresa Denhart, Becky Gee, Salena Pierce, Gina MUSIC Mayfield, Dawn Hollingsworth. 7 e (foCctett Front Row — Cass e Conder, Christy Story, Miss Jennifer Cole, Director, Sherri Reynolds, Kyle Kietzman. Row Two — Pat Swaney, Robbie Reese, Karol Berry, Roxie LaFoe, Shelly Callahan, Lisa Sites. Row Three — Gina Mayfield, Nikki Barker, Jennifer Osting, Brian Phelps. Row Four — Michelle Richardson, Amy Mitchell, Tammy Kelch. Back Row Amy Mitchell, Gina Mayfield, Cass e Condor, Robbie Reese, and Jenny Osting practice at the piano with Miss Cole. ■ James Brockway. Busy, busy, busy might be good words to describe the Covington High School Choir this year. Some of the activities participated in this fall are as follows: Singing the Star Spangled Banner at a football game Entertaining at the Homecoming Hog Roast Fall Concert on October 14, 1986 Singing at the Village Mall in Danville Christmas Concert on December 16, 1986 Singing for the Masons at their Christmas Banquet Singing at Elementary Convocation on December 19, 1986 Spring Semester was kicked off with a very successful fund raiser. After a strong performance on the Winter Concert, the Choir was invited to perform at Union Station in Indianapolis. The Choir was well received by the crowd of two thousand. A Spring Concert was held on April 7 to prepare for Music Contest at Terre Haute North Vigo High School on April 11. The Choir had a short break before they were called to perform again, this time at the Turkey Run Choral Festival. Spring Show was a critically acclaimed production occuring May 16. The Choir gave their farewell performance at Commencement on May 30. The Golden Tones (previously known as the Swing Choir) were formed in January. All twenty members were very faithful in attending 90 minute rehearsals two nights a week. Tne Golden Tones sang and danced their way through ten selections this year before very appreciative audiences. Music 65 JL- 4 4 ♦ Chorus: front Row — Tammy Ketch, Roxie Lai oe, Ruth Ann Ping, Gis.sey ( ondor, Robbie Reese. Christy Story, Sherri Reynolds, Mi helle Richardson, Karol berry V Irnn er ( jp. Director. Row 2 — Monica Lanham, leresa Iverson, Jennifer Ostmg, Dody bowling, lynn Pear (pan, Dawn Reed, fodi Persinger, Lori i u!LN,kki K,r !'r' MW sm Woolwine, Shelly Callahan. Row 3 — Lori Arnold, Kathy Huey, Vicki McQueen, Susan Lawson, Carol Stout, Kaien S, aiders, C lohnson, Lynette Keller. Row 4 — Shana Skoal Missy Byers, Amy Mitchell I racy Smith, Patty Swaney, Shana I Use, Gina F e, Amie brown, Renee McMasterp, fny ( regg. ( ara Del Row S ,Jonv M 1 waive. Kenny Wnohvin Shawn s � ; Min Rahm Brian Vincent brian babb, I'at Swaney, lames KonccM( Masters, Amy ( jrd De p. ffo 5- - Tony M lw,iiv %J(enny Wnohvine, Shawn Spnng, Alin Rahm, Brian Vincent Brian babb, Pat Swaney, James ir Fwmy, bryarf fi erry ( owdor Back Row - Kyle Keit rnan, Wayne Loppenharger, Keith High, Rob Hughes, Mike Hughes, Mike Holmes, Geoffrey Raines, Ed Short, Jason Her .og, David Barber. Row 2: Kyle Kietzman, Mark Painter, Toby Booe, Tim Gee, Kent Minnette, Karol Berry, Ra$dy Hankins. Row 3: L isa Sites, Sharon Hickman, Toni Barnett, Sharon L angley, Jennifer Thomas, Be :ky w I ynetle Welsh, Christy Story. Row 4: Teresa Iverson, Nikki Barker, Doug Barber, Lonny Barnett, Nicki Hendrickson, Row 5: Troy Abrenathy, Mark Ellis, Ted Latoz, David Barber, James Brockway, Lewis P Back Row: Jason Herzog, Calvin Shumaker, Barbie Ellmore, Matt Moudy. Flag girls left jto right: Teresa DenhartrSalena Pierce, Heidi Shambock, Dawn Hollings indy Sites, Rebecca I Jogland, Shelly Callahan, -sica Poll, Alison Engle, Greg Hickman, Jami Walter, Troy Stantor. Jenn inter, Su QGeorge, Kelly Noble. Amy Ricetts, Becky Gee, Cathy Huey, Gina Mayfield, Jami Hendrickson, Angel frvi tfaU Satire, fiutioM, Abernathy, Eric Abernanthy, Stacy Allen, Brad Almeras, )on Barber, David Barker, Nikki Barnett, Dodie Barnett, Toni Bilsland, Brad Bodine, Donnie Bodine, Tim Booe, Julie Booe, Toby Brockway, James Brooks, Brad Bunch, Jason Cadman, Angie Callahan, Shelley Carter, Jayne Ann Chapman, James Clark, Tina Coffing, Joe Cook, Jonathan Crowder, Bart Crowder, Charley Cunningham, Steve Davis, Robert Deal, Clint Dean, Mimi Dodson, Andy 68 Album Doss, Robert Edwards, Jeff Ellis, jimmy Fleck, Becky Galloway, Andy Gee, Tim Gibbs, Richard Goodwin, Rusty Haga, Billy Haga, James Hall, Tim Hammer, Michelle Hegg, Polly Hendrickson, Jami Herman, Margaret Hicks, Ronnie Hilge, Bart Hollingsworth, Dawn Hudson, Amy Jacobs, Tony Jinkins, Davis Johnson, Kelly LaFoe, Roxie Latoz, Ted Leak, Brooke Mitchell, Brad Miyagi, Heather Montgomery, Bart Moore, Chris Morton, Mickey Moudy, Matt Myers, Mike Painter, Lewis Perry, Nyanne Peyton, Diana Album 69 Phelps, Michael Pridemore, Sherry Rahm, Cindy Reese, Robbie Reynolds, Steve Richardson, jeff Schechter, Mark Sites, Cindy Smail, Chris Smith, Brian Snoddy, Bard Story, Christy Summers, Casey Taylor, Thad Tuggle, Ben Turner, Ginger Wallerich, Angela Williams, Rob Wilson, Derron Winters, Angel Not Pictured: Cole, Brad Woolwine, Rob 70 Album Smitef Sofi iomo'ieef Allen, Gina Allen, Tammy Applegate, Shelley Asbury, Eric Barnett, Lonny Beavers, Ed Bennett, Greg Berry, Mike Bodine, Kevin Booe, Scott Boughamer, Charles Bowling, Rick Bracken, Guy Coffing, jill Coffing, Penny Conrad, Erin Crowder, Terry Dean, Nick Denhart, Teresa Dewlen, Nick Elliott, Mary Ellis, Mark Engle, Alison Ephlin, Dawn Everson, Teresa Foor, Michael Foster, Candy Freese, Susan French, April Gayler, Jeff Album 71 Gray, Rusty Gregg, Amy Grubb, Tiffany Haas, Melanie Hale, Zach Hanson, Natalie Harris, Clay High, Bill High, Lee Ann Hilton, Marnie Hoagland, Rebecca Holliday, Joe Holmes, Mike Holt, Cindy Hughes, Bill Ives, Becky Jacobs, Jason Kagels, Garth Kammin, Wade Kent, Ed Kesner, Scott Langley, Sharon Lanham, Monica Lawson, Susan Lister, Karen Livengood, Lynda Long, Mike Mayfield, Gina McMasters, Renee Minnette, Kent Mitchell, Amy Mitton, Klause Moudy, Rob Niccum, Nicole Noble, Dan 72 Album Ohi, Matt Pavlick, Rodney Perkins, Darin Persinger, |ody Phelps, Bryan Poll, Jessica Ramsey, Donna Reed, Dawn Rennick, Amy Reynolds, Michelle Ricketts, Amy Riley, Perry Sanders, Karen Shambach, Heidi Shoaf, Shana Synder, James Spring, Joelle Stanton, T roy Stewart, Troy Strawser, Carole Swaney, Becky Swaney, Sheila Taylor, Marietta Thomas, Jennifer Tucker, Vicki Walter, Jamie Whitaker, Becky Wilson, Eric Woods, Niki Woolwine, Kenny Album 73 jwling, Derek Brewer, Andy Brown, Amie Bushue, Paul Byers, Missy Abernathy, Denver Abernathy, Troy Allen, Jana Ashton, Kathy Barber, Doug fax S tc£e, Cales, Francie Callahan, Daniel Carnahan, Jamie Clark, Candy Clawson, Jill Clodfelder, Robert Coffing, Jenny Coffing, Mark Conder, Cassie Conrad, David Conrad, Lauren Cumbow, Tom Deal, Matt Duncan, Brett Epperson, Ami Epperson, Ron Fye, Gina Galloway, Jennifer Gee, Becky George, Susan 74 Album Groleau, Robin Grubbs, Mark Hankins, Randy Hendrickson, Nicki Herzog, Jason Hickman, Greg Hise, Shannon Johnson, Sandy Keeling, Scott Kemp, Bob Kiger, Scott Kiger, Scott Lindquist, Clay Marxmiller, Chris McElwaine, Anthony McGaha, Mark McKinney, Heather Mink, Amy Mirza, David Moore, Jill Mullendore, Jason Niccum, Michelle Noble, Jim Owens, Angel Osting, Jennifer Painter, Mark Parkhurst, Josh Pierce, Salena Ping, Lisa Rahm, Alvin Raines, Geoffrey Short, Ed Shumaker, Calvin Smith, Tracy Spring, Jason Album 75 Spring, Shawn Stalcup, Jon Stonebraker, Holly Stout, Carol Stout, Harold Swaney, Patty Taylor, Phil Taylor, Richie Thomas, John Tuggle, Matt Turner, Sherry Vincent, Brian Watts, Cherie Welsh, Lynette Whittington, Laura 76 Album 4d pU U4 MUio L Every year Covington acquires new members in the administrative stall. Although Mr. Mitchell, our principal, is new to the high school, he is not new to the principal's duties. He was the middle school's principal last year. His assistant, Mr. lensen, is new and he enforces the discipline. Mr. Cleveland is also new to the students as their guidance counselor. Left to Right: Mary Ellen Mycroft, Treasurer, Dr. Nelson Miller, Superintendent, Charlotte Starkey, Secretary. Mr. Tom Mitchell Mr. Bill Jensen Mr. Keith Cleveland Mr. Rick Abbott Principal Assistant Principal Guidance Counselor Athletic Director Janet Peyton General Office Mary Hoagland Cafeteria Manager Marilyn Dixon School Nurse Judy Gee Extra-Curricular Treasurer Left to Right: Merrill Randles, Secretary, Marilyn Hankins, Aide, Debbie Bunnell, Aide. Album 77 — decided to teach because I wanted to stay in a learning environment. Teaching is learning. Beginning teacher Nancy Gawrys Judy Ashton — French Marilyn Becker — Guidance, English 78 Album Ann Johannes — Librarian Herb King— Business Mike Lahey — Band Steve Meyerholtz — Social Studies Richard Partezana — Sciences Sam Patton — Math Dallas Pefley — Vocational Auto Mechanics Charles Roarks — Study Hall Jacqueline Robertson — English Latin Don Stampini — English, Social Studies Nancy Thompson — Typing Randy Tolley — Business Robert Watt — Industrial Arts Don White — Math Marilyn Whittington — Special Education Teaching is my life. Retiring teacher Sam Patton Album 79 ‘SeActuC t6e Scoter cc4todieui Earl Peyton, Fred Holt, Evelyn Bush, Bill Purple, Owen Keeling, Don Hay man Charlotte Bodine, Gloria Finley, Liz Askren, Mary Hoagland, Cheryl Watts, Cecil Taylor, ludy Wallerich, Bonnie Messick 'Sett 7 Walter Murray, Frank Allen, left Allison, Peggy Murray, Harry George Ratcliff, Cass Bowling, Bud Warrick, Wick Bowling, Dave Bodine, Brian Houmes 80 Album Tami Abernathy Richard Allen Lori Arnold Scot Brewer Michelle Brown Trina Buck 82 Seniors Bryan Cates Donna Cates Bill Clark Dwayne Conrad Wayne Coppenbarger Todd Cumbow Seniors 83 Artistic — Trina Buck, Harry Cloud Flirt — Tracey Holmes, Rob Hughes Friendliest — Sherri Reynolds, Danny Hardy Body — Jane Ann Freese, David Snoddy Personality — Allen Denhart, Tami Abernathy 84 Seniors Succeed — Jane Ann Freese, Rick Ashton Sexiest — Ted Richardson, Susie Gayler Romantic — Troy Noble, Michelle Richardson Popular — Sherri Reynolds, Greg Wright Moocher — Granger Wilkins Seniors 85 Allen Denhart Tim Edwards Deanna Ellison Barbie Ellmore Paula Fairchild Mark Faulkner Mike Haas Carter Hanson Danny Hardy Jeff Hegg Sharon Hickman Angie Hicks Keith High Tracey Holmes Cary Howard Seniors 87 Worst Driver — Jane Ann Freese, Chris Colson ' f Mu$L icus l aTol ibevrq - . V . ? P 0 Mysterious — Karol Berry, Dave Finney ettt r Class Clown — Scott Brewer, Kelly Noble Athletic — Jeff Hegg, Shelly Newnum Brown Nosers — Tracey Holmes, Brett Gildersleeve Seniors 89 Mary Kemp Sherry Kemp Kyle Kietzman Richard Livengood Dan Lloyd Tom Lloyd 90 Seniors Troy Noble Diane Osting Lynn Pearman Ruth Ann Ping Josh Rainey Greg Redenbaugh Susan Seyfert Lisa Sites Diane Smith Seniors 91 ?onet$a £xc£a«iye Students On September 12, 1986, my communication problems started and for a moment I was not very sure if it had been a good decision or not. I was scared, yes, I was, but a new feeling started developing inside of me. A feeling of sharing something that it could not have been possible if I would have stayed back at home (Monterrey N.L., Mexico). Then I started realizing that what was happening to me was a wonderful life opportunity, the chance to learn your language and share the lifestyles will help me mature and grow as a person. I should be and lam very grateful it was granted to me. I'm very happy it happened here in Covington. By this time I have gone to a different school but none of them were like Covington. The memories I got from here, I will never forget. I want to express my gratitude, to my teachers and all the friends I have made in the U.S. I would really like to thank the Crovier family for everything they have done for me. I will always remember all of you. Cobrielo Melo Oscar F. Castillon 603 Col: Obispado Monterrey N.L. Mexico Ianuary21, 1987 My name is Alina Kenia Ayala. I am from CHIRIQUI, PROVINCIA FO PANAMA. Thanks to the Youth Exchange Service Program, I am here and I am very happy. I have had a very nice time in Covington. 7am sure these months are to me an unforgettable time and has given me new experience. I always wanted to see snow, and I think that is wonderful. In Panama it is very hot at times and there is never any snow. I live with the Charles and Darleen Swingle family, to whom I'll be forever very grateful for giving me the chance to share their home and life style. This is to me very important. Panama and the United States will be forever together, for the construction of the Panama Canal. I want to give a big thank you to all and also tell you I'll never forget you. Alina Kenia Ayala Chiriqui Provincio de Panama Apt: 43 Panama — Rep. de Panama A great change in my life started in October 1985.1 applied in West Germany to become an exchange student in the U.S.A. After tests and interviews, I finally got accepted. This was in lanuary 1986. From then on, I was waiting for my first letter from my new host family, the Hansons. First I was excited where it would be: Florida, New York, California? Wrong! Indiana was the state. Oh my God!, Covington, somewhere in the desert of the midwest with no mountains. I was kind of disappointed of course. The only thing I knew about Indiana was the Indy 500. That's it! After many letters from the Hansons, I knew the size of the town and the school, pretty small. My hometown has 1000 people and my school has 2000 students. Well, I finally accepted it. On August 19, I arrived in Chicago, and late at night in Covington. Life changed from that day on: new family, new school, new people, and new habits. America is a lot different than Europe. It is more religious and strict. After the first month I started to understand the language better and felt more involved in everything. By that time I really liked it here, even if it was so small here. The whole football and basketball season was a great experience for me. I understand the rules now. Now, in the spring, after being here for already 7 months I want to thank all the people that helped me: my friends, the teachers, school, and everybody else I forgot. A special thought goes to Susan, Carter, Farrell, and Natalie Hanson. They gave me the opportunity to be here and feel like a member of their family. This year gave me a lot of memories, the possibility to learn English, and I made many new friends. locken Collin Fasaneuweg 17 5330 Konigswinter 21 West Germany Seniors 92 4 ‘Tffcut (?aCCed Pete% Sherry Kemp offers Lisa Sites a snack. Tension builds between Todd Cumbow and Rick Ashton in one of the more serious parts of the play. Seniors Rick Ashton and Lisa Sites, playing the two main roles in the Senior play, tried to show that with a little time and effort anv problem can be helped. After a long hard fight and lots of love, they were finally able to prove that with a little extra time there is hope for the most helpless cases. This was clearly one of the best Senior plays done at Covington. Congratulations to the members of the play and a special thanks to the sponsor Mrs. Hughes. Other characters were played by: Pat Swaney, Sharon Hickman, Lynn Pear-man, Kelly Noble, Tami Abernathy, Diane Smith, Kyle Kietzmann, Tom Grim-ble, Rob Hughes, Todd Cumbow, Susie Gaylor, Sherri Reynolds, and Sherry Kemp. Crews: Carter Hanson, Tom Lloyd, Ruth Ann Ping, Vickie McQueen, Dwayne Conrad, Greg Redenbaugh, David Finney, Karol Berry, Kim Swingle, Allen Denhart, Jeff Hegg, Greg Wright, Troy Noble, Richard Livengood, Jane Ann Freese, Jamie Miller, Cara Delp, and Dana DeMotte. With special thanks to: The parents, crew, actors, directors, janitors, sponsors, Champion International Corp., Fountain Trust Co., the Bank of Western Indiana, the CHS faculty, and others not mentioned. Behind the scenes, Tami Abernathy helps Rick Ashton with his stage make-up. Seniors 93 Paul Swaney Kim Swingle Jeff Turner Gregg Wright 94 Seniors £6 sjotudS ' SeUnee I was born on a farm in Montgomery County, near Crawfordsville, Indiana. I graduated from Waveland High School in 1933 and from Wabash College in 1937. I was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, national honorary scholastic fraternity. I taught mathematics and I began my teaching career in 1937 at Waveland High School. I taught mathematics and Physics for 7 years. In 1944, during World War II, I enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as a Communications officer un I 1946. I felt duty bound to return to the family business for 17 years. In 1967, I came to Covington to pursue my favorite career, the teaching of mathematics. Trojans, thanks for your pursuit of excellence and your contribution in making this my finest hour in teaching. It is gratifying to know the results of a life o f Valedictorian Todd Cumbow 7tme “i emem icutce To be part of a high school graduation happens once in a lifetime. The feelings you share with one another at this time can't be explained. The waiting is the hardest part of anything you do, but it feels as though the time has come too fast. Graduation is the final day of looking at these old faces. We, the Class of 1987, are ready to leave this place proudly, knowing that we can make life what we want it to be. The guest speaker, Mr. Steve Meyerholtz, told the Senior Class he was terrified when the class officers asked him to give a speech at graduation. His advice was to take it easy, go fishing, read a book, take your mind off everyday troubles. The Senior Class of 1987 has, with its high goals, brought Covington many firsts. We kept our tradition by being the first class to sing a farewell song at graduation. But when the time came for a final goodbye the tears fell and the parties began. Good Luck Senior Class of 1987. We came to this place together, to learn, to grow, to share. Time and space may separate, but distance cannot come between us. Valedictorian Rick Ashton Seniors 97 Senior Class President Robert Hughes A farewell speech by Mr. Patton 7 TOM 4CcMUf4 etttem en My friend, I do not wish for you to go, But life will not wait for us I know. Don't look back and see the tears streaking down my face. In my heart you'll never be replaced. Hold tight to today and it will take you to tomorrow. Hold your head high and you will see that sorrow Will soon fade with a dream that is yet to be. We're going to be the best of all, just you wait and see! Take me with you when you go. I'll stay forever in your heart That way we'll never have to say we lost a part of ourselves. You're just the part of me I can't let go. And I thank God you are my friend I'll always know. So thank you for growing up with me, my friend. Parting now, we'll reach for the stars and see it's not an end, But the beginning of life we've dreamt of for so long. Now it's time to show the world — we've made each other strong!!! written by Trina Buck 99 7V 'Penfrvutt' This section of the yearbook is a favorite to many of the students. Here they get to perform and have fun. The Spring Show was a success that many parents enjoyed. The Prom was extra exciting even if it was your first or last. The introduction of you and your date during the grand march will live in your mind forever. The After Prom, put on by the junior class parents, was a country theme with straw, free food and games. The junior Play was another success for the Covington students. This play touched the hearts of many with its warm family feelings. The musicals, proms, and performances put on by the students were all huge successes. These achievements help the students gain responsibility while having a great time. The yearly Spring Show at Covington High School brings together musically gifted students. This show is looked upon as the musical event of the year. The theme of the 1978 Spring Show dealt with a family taking a trip across the United States. On their trip they encounter wonderful places and friendly faces. The Swing Choir started the show with energy, and members of the choir performed songs such as Barbara Ann and Georgia On My Mind. The jazz Band played Tragedy, Midnight Passage, Antiqua, and Finchwalk. The Concert Band played favorites like Stars and Stripes Forever and House of the Rising Sun.” The Choir sang Waitin' for the Light to Shine and From Sea to Shining Sea. The 1987 Spring Show was a huge success. It will attract more people to support the music department at Covington. Mistress of Ceremonies . Master of Ceremonies Father............... Mother............... Son.................. Daughter............. Actress.............. Actor................ Solo By Karoi Berry Solo by lames Brockway Tami Abernathy Kyle Kietzmann Tom Crimble . . Sherri Reynolds ......David Barber .........jana Allen Michelle Richardson ......lason Herzog ..... Somewhere“ ...... Rocky Top 100 Events (Z cc Ce 7 0Da i 'ftya ictef ) fa te s4ct t 'P'leeee - 102 Will You Still Love Me was the theme of the 1987 Prom hosted by the Junior Class at the Beef House. The Junior Class President was Steve Reynolds and the class sponsors were Betty Hegg and Steve Meyerholtz. Seniors Dan Hardy and Jane Ann Freese reigned over the ceremony as King and Queen. The colors of the evening were Light Blue and Silver. TOP: Senior Tammy Kelch and her date lames Bedinger are having a great time dancing the night away. BOTTOM: Prom is a great time to enjoy the company of others. Events 103 The After-Prom excitement was sponsored by the junior Class parents. This Rodeo ho-down started at midnight and lasted till three o'clock. Breakfast was served to the students who stayed awake. The students played games and ate free food. A lip-sync contest was held later that night. It was a terrific way to end the Prom. 'P’uuft £,xccte uettt Juniors Shelley Callahan, Christy Story and Amy lo Hudson. Senior Troy Noble as Michael lackson. Senior Kelly Noble lookin' cool. 104 Events Senior Granger Wilkins No. 1. juniors Ted Latoz and David Barber. Miss Cole loving the excitement. junior lames Brockway the center of attraction. Events 105 ‘Defect ZVitA The class of 1988 presented the play The Family Nobody Wanted on April 17 and 18. The play centered around a couple, Reverend Carl Doss and his wife Helen who have children of mixed racial parentage that they had adopted. The oldest child, Donny, falls in love with Nan lohnson, a girl of a wealthy Texan family. Her parents, Mr.and Mrs. Johnson are a little prejudiced of Donny's brothers and sisters. When the lohnsons show up at the Dosses one summer afternoon for dinner the only thing in the house to eat is a can of rattlesnake. When the Johnsons discover what they have been served, there is a big argument and Nan breaks up with Donny. Donny, heartbroken, doesn't see Nan until Christmas. When the two families meet again they settle the problems between them and Donny and Nan plan to get married in the spring. Chris Smail (Alex Doss) and Brad Brooks (Timmy Doss) listen while Brad Mitchell (Bill Thomas) explains about photography. CAST Reverend Carl Doss Malt Moudy Mrs. Helen Doss .... Angela Wallerich Donny Doss Jason Bunch Nan Johnson Cindy Sites Mr. lohnson Brad Bilsland Mrs. Johnson Nyanne Perry Miss Riley Chris Moore Bill Thomas Brad Mitchell Mrs. Parkinson Toni Barnett Mrs. Allen Shelley Callahan Mrs. Hardy . ... Jayne Ann Carter Diane Heather Miyagi Laura Kelly lohnson Rita Christy Story Alex Chris Smail Ted Jon Almeras Timmy Brad Brooks 106 Events Chris Smail (Alex) eavesdrops as lason Bunch (Donny) and Cindy Sites (Nan) plan their wedding. Kelly lohnson (Laura), Heather Miyagi (Diane), Christy Story (Nita), Brad Brooks (Timmy) Angela Wallerich (Mrs. Doss), and Chris Smail (Alex) pose for a family portrait. Events 107 7 rftiventc The yearbook staff would like to give special thanks to DOUG’S STUDIO, whose help and cooperation contributed much to the success of this book. Doug’s Studio 202 S. Perry Attica, IN The School 762-2603 Photographer 108 Advertisements Automotive Parts Automotive Paint Machine Shop 205 South Perry 4th St. Covington, IN Fountain Automotive FOR THE PERSONAL TOUCH IN YEARBOOKS TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY DONNA ARINGTON, Publishing Consultant 1609 MONTICELLO PARK DRIVE VALPARAISO, INDIANA 46383 Advertisements 109 Vsav. S' Phone 442-5555 Stephen L. Wilson, D.D.S., P.C. 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Latin I, Doug Barber, Sherri Reynolds; Latin II, Teresa Denhart, Wade Kammin, Darin Perkins; French I, Lauren Conrad, Jennifer Galloway; French II, Erin Conrad, Kelly Noble, Alison Engle; French III, Mike Myers; French IV, Tom Lloyd; College Prep English II, Heather Miyagi; Physics, Rich Ashton, Toda Cumbow, Heather Miyagi; Advanced Mathematics, Rick Ashton, Todd Cumbow, Mark Schechter; Algebra II, Kathy Ashton, Jill Clawson, Erin Conrad, Lauren Conrad; Geometry, Wade Kammin, Heather Miyagi, Mike Myers, Angela Wallerich; Algebra I, Amie Brown, Cherie Watts; Chemistry, Mark Schechter, Angela Wallerich; U.S. History, Brad Bilsland, Jason Bunch, Shelley Callahan, Matt Moudy, Mark Schechter; Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics, Mark Schechter, Heather Miyagi; Outstanding Accounting, Sharon Hickman, Tracey Holmes, Susan Seyfert; Outstanding Business Student, Donna Cates, Vickie McQueen. Agriculture: Chapter scholarship, Michael Poor, Brooke Leak, Ginger Turner; Farm Management scholarship, Diane Osting; Chapter Leadership, Granger Wilkins. Home Economics: Consumer Ed — Interpersonal Relationships, Mary Elliott; Family Health — Foods, Vicki Tucker-, Clothing-Child Development, Tina Clark; Family Living — Housing, Deanna Ellison. Music Awards: Who's Who In Music, Karol Berry; Outstanding Senior Chorus Members, Tammy Kelch, Sherri Reynolds, Michelle Richardson; American Choral Director's award, Tom Grimble; Louis Armstrong Jazz award, Kelly Noble; John Philip Sousa Band award, Lis Sites; Arion award, Tom Grimble; Frank Conlin award, Tami Abernathy; Outstanding Freshman Band Student, Susan George; Outstanding Sophomore Band Students, Kent Minette, Amy Ricketts; Outstanding Junior Band Students, Tim Gee, Cindy Sites. Class Scholarships: Freshmen, Kathy Ashton, Doug Barber, Jill Clawson, Lauren Conrad, Jennifer Galloway, Lynette Welsh; Sophomore, Becky Ives; Juniors, Mike Myers, Mark Schechter, Angela Wallerich; Salutatorians Jane Ann- Freese, Tracey Holmes; Valedictorians, Rick Ashton, Todd Cumbow. Attendance award, Barbie Ellmore, four years; Library award, Ruth Ann Ping; Yearbook, Photography award, Tammy Kelch; Editor award, Michelle Richardson. Drama: Senior Play, leading roles, Rick Ashton, Lisa Sites, Supporting Roles, Tami Abernathy, Todd Cumbow, Sharon Hickman; Junior Play, Leading Roles, Jason Bunch, Cindy Sites, Support- ing Roles, Matt Moudy, Angela Wallerich. Athletic Blanket awards, Rick Ashton, Jeff Heeg, Greg Wright; Academic All-State Basketball, Rick Ashton, honorable mention; U.S. Army, Rick Ashton, Tami Abernathy; Girls' State, Jayne Ann Carter, Kelly Johnson, alternate; Boys' State, Jon Almeras; DAR Good Citizen award, Rick Ashton; Richard Henry Lee Chapter DAR History award, Mike Myers; Cin-nie Everly VanDorn History award, Jon Almeras; MuEpsilon Lambda English award, Rick Ashton. National Honor Society: Grade 12, Elected 1986 — Tracey Holmes, Rick Ashton, Todd Cumbow, Jane Ann Freese, Susie Gayler, Sharon Hickman, Kelly Noble, Sherri Reynolds, Susan Seyfert, Greg Wright, Elected 1987 — Tami Abernathy, Donna Cates, Diane Osting, Michelle Richardson, Lisa Sites, Diane Smith; Grade 11, Stacy Abernathy, Jon Almeras, Kelly Johnson, Heather Miyagi, Matt Moudy, Mike Myers, Mark Schechter, Ginger Turner, Angela Wallerich, Derron Wilson. Scholarships: Rector Honor scholarships, DePauw University (exceptional academic achievement and leadership). Rich Ashton, Todd Cumbow; Hoosier Scholars, Rick Ashton, Todd Cumbow; Indiana State University Academic scholarship, Sharon Hickman, Susan Seyfert; Sycamore scholarship, I.S.U., Tom Grimble; Summer Honors, I.S.U., Kim Swingle; Purdue University Certificate of Recognition, Tracey Holmes; Indiana Sheriff's Association scholarship (only 32 in state given), Kelly Noble; Presidential Academic Fitness award, Rick Ashton, Todd Cumbow; Academic All-Conference, Rick Ashton, Jane Ann Freese, Susan Seyfert, Mike Myers, Angela Wallerich; Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation, Amy Ricketts; 1986-87 Fountain-Warren Bi-County Athletic scholarship, Tami Abernathy; Hillyer Bonebrake scholarship, Rick Ashton; General Electric scholarship (Ballast Production Section), Susan Seyfert; Tri Kappa scholarships, Distinguished Student scholarship, Rick Ashton, regular scholarships, Tami Abernathy, Lisa Sites, Lora Spring; Psi lota Xi scholarships, Susan Gaylor, Sherri Reynolds, Rick Ashton, Lisa Sites, Kelly Noble, Todd Cumbow, Tracey Holmes, past presidents — Laurie Kammin; Cook Education Trust scholarships, Jane Ann Freese, Susan Seyfert, Leona Barker, Rick Ashton; Citizens scholarships, Tom Chiaffredo, Rick Ashton; Teachers, Todd Cumbow, Allen Denhart, Tammie Davis, Sharon Hickman, Susie Gayler, Tracy Holmes, Lisa Sites, Kim Swingle, Kelly Noble, Susan Seyfert, Diane Smith, Amy Spring, Sheri Reynolds. 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