Johnstown High School - Spectator Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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Miss Olive Katter, chairman of the English Department, shows film to class [ 23 ]

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KhdohJ (O pahimswi: Pip lin to th fiaAt The evaluation and study of civilization from the dawn of history to the development of our great American democracy is the main objective of our History Department. Through courses in American history, ancient history, English history, economics, and P.O.D., students are given a diverse background in the social studies. The required American history course traces the growth of our nation and the effect of the past on the American way of life. Ancient history dwells primarily with the study of the past from prehistoric times to the Roman Empire. This study of bygone civilizations aims to provide an effective means of understanding modern problems. English history stresses the importance of our heritage from the British. The problems of democracy course acquaints students with the mechanics of government and the political, social, and economic problems faced by our government, with the hope that students will become more responsible citizens as a result of this study. The economics course offers business education students valuable information on the economic structure of our country. Our History Department does provide a pipeline which connects the past with the future.