Johnstown High School - Spectator Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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 £winq with a Jjuvinq £cmqjuaqsi Reaching far out into the field of culture is the English Department of JHS. The department not only teaches the fundamentals of English but broadens the students' knowl- edge of literature, public speaking, grammar, and vocabulary. The department also emphasizes the importance of effective reading and writing. As a most progressive group, English teachers keep in step with the new approaches to the teaching of grammar and writing. Because English is a living language the neces- sity to keep up-to-date is a must. The newest books can be found in every English room. The latest aids may be had in the way of film strips, motion pictures, and records. The English Department also gives the student an op- portunity to enter various writing contests as well as to be- come a member of the Debating Club.

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, Jack Slabe, senior, seems to enjoy reading his grammar lesson.

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VYWuwh jof ihs. (padl Included in the History Department of IHS are Ancient, English, American, and World his- tories, Problems of Democracy and Economics. Aided by audio-visual aids, the history teacher of IHS makes the past come alive. Each course within this department offers specific information for each student. The way of living of the cave man to the fall of the Roman Empire is taught in the Ancient history classes. The American history course covers every event from the Revolutionary War to the challenge of the present cold wars which endanger our liberty. Important world events are taught in World history, from ancient times to modem times. Problems of Democracy is learning and discussing the struc- ture of our government and laws. Economics is the study of how man earns and spends his money. It is said that history repeats itself; therefore, planning a better future depends on learning the events of the past.