Johnstown High School - Spectator Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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Miss Alta Thomas and class Miss Ruth Young's English Class fright corner) Miss Helen Lockard's class Miss Mary Glenn's English class

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Z+iCfliiU Who is your English teacher? This excited cry can always be heard ringing through the halls of J. H. S. early in September, because, after all, what subject is more important than the study of one's native language? No matter who the teacher, however, grammar and literature in senior high have come a long way from the days of the original three ''R's. The ap- plication of audio-visual education in the way of movies and recordings is being used more extensively in the study of English literature from the Anglo- Saxon Age up to the Twentieth Century. All who have the opportunity will experience a new thrill in watching “Hamlet and “Macbeth on the screen. Because of their ability to interpret the many details of the picture, Shakes- peare's England is brought closer to those of the trained mind. Investigative themes—one time horror of all seniors—have been made a more worthwhile and interesting project through writing them by the work- shop method. Public speaking, too, is actually fun because the talks are given in the form of panel discussions, book reviews, monologues and sketches. Tommy Television is happy to report that under the supervision of Miss Mary Glenn, the English Department of Johnstown High School is ably taking it place in our modern world. Miss Sara fane Owen's English Class

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cMiAtosuf, 1'b p.asitment In our fast-moving age no country in the world is more than twenty-four hours away. This makes the knowledge of the histories of other countries vitally important. There- fore, our teachers stress the need of linking the past histories of other countries to the present. Our teachers cover World, Ancient, English and American History. Teachers believe that a well-informed student is one who not only has a knowl- edge of present conditions but of the past as well. Thus, current events is a topic most popular in the history classroom. There is a definite tying up of material with past events. Certain days of the week are desig- nated to study current events so as to keep the students abreast of all world happen- ings. By .capitalizing on the mistakes made in past history, perhaps our students, during their lifespans, can make the history books fifty years hence boast of a free, safe, and democratic world.