Covington High School - Trojan Yearbook (Covington, IN)

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 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

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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

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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