Johnsonburg Area High School - Ramblin Echo Yearbook (Johnsonburg, PA)

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Throughout high school frantic trips are made to the library to leaf through reference books for material on themes, essays, speeches and book reports. lf the name Shakespeare is mentioned sophomores and seniors shudder and say, 4'Who wants to read Julius Caesar or Macbelh?,' But when these plays are enacted in the classroom and the entire class participates, the plays come to life and are enjoyed by all. Truly, English is the backbone of our curriculum. Through experience received from this course one gains confidence and ability to express opinions in class and to contribute to the discussion of varied subjects. 'Lf' LYNN GRAEBNER MARVIN NIISHRELL English EIlgliSl'l .lAlWlES WARBIBRODT ISABEL STRANDBERG English EIlgliSl'l FACULTY MARGARET COUDRIET JOSEPH MAHONEY Social Studies FRANK FUNAIR Social Studies Social Studies C. B. GUSTAFSON Social Studies Our history department acquaints each student with events of the past and their influence on today's world. The freshmen start with Pennsylvania and the reason for its important place in the nation. They also take civics which deals with the science of government. The sophomores enter in World History, the culture and background of our great planet, the earth, and the people on it. The juniors study the evolution of Ameri- can democracy and the many problems our forefathers had to overcome to make America what it is today. The seniors in Problems of Democracy better known as P.O.D., deal with the structure of. the American gov- ernment and the daily problems that confront us. In spite of the tests that follow and reports that are required, the students enjoy the weekly current event program that is set up-for the news is presented in slides and film strips.

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Y I New I fs. f. - fe NX P . sf' VERNON SALLACK JOHN CASCIANI Math, Physics, Chemistry Mdlll JULIAN SERIANNI JOHN TILE Math Math Basic sciences such as freshman general science, sophomore biology and physical science lay the founda- tion for more advanced study. While the Bunsen burner gets a workout during ex- periments. pencils fly' capturing every important fact. Wlhat a wonderful feeling when a neat drawing and experiment are completed to the satisfaction of the teacher. Leaf and flower collections. dissection of worms, fish. and frogs arc just a few highlights of biology class. The brave people wield the scissors and knife while the faint-hearted look on. Physical science offers a basic. easily' comprehended course for those who do not wish a more involved science. This new addition to our curriculum offers a basis for the general student who needs a course that is interesting and teaches the general aspects of science. Did you ever desire to spice your everyday' speech with a touch of lfrench or gain a better understanding of English through Latin? You can get either in our language department. lfrench students looli into many phases of French lifc while Latin students translate Vergil's The .lfeneizl and many' other works as they were originally' written. :X good understanding of a foreign language could assist you in getting that jolt you yy ant so much. These courses are fun and very interesting especially' when conversation is mixed with foreign expressions. Learning balances, atomic weights, the center of gravity, and the conversion of centigrade to Fahrenheit are all a part of the process of studying physics and chemistry. Students taking these courses learn the whys and hows of the push-button conveniences of modern living. Before their very eyes Mmiraclesi' of everyday life are unfolded. Performing some of its most un- usual experiments, the junior physics class presents an annual assembly which is enjoyed by the entire student body. Drawings, formulaes, equations. and many pages of intricate figuring add up to math. This course of sub- jects is beneficial to everyone since it teaches one to think in an orderly manner and to use common sense. Many practical problems are discussed in class ena- bling one to see why many simple facts are so. FACULTY ROBERT SIAR Science, Health THOMAS DELLAQUILA General Science VIRGINIA WEBER French, Biology JAMES QUIGG Latin, General Science Biology

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of., Sf 4.-54.1 7 CATHERINE CAIMI Home Economics ALBERT PETCAVAGE V Industrial Arts ETHEL GUSTAFSON Geography and Reading Preparing meals to satisfy the gourmet. sewing seams poker straight. and introducing the student to various areas of family life are just a few of the objectives the home economics teacher must impress upon her pupils. ATTENTION! Boys with minds for mechanics will find a haven in our shop department. bnder the direc- tion of Nlr. Petcavage. many useful articles are care- fully and painstakingly turned out. The result-a sat- isfied student and teacher. Want an easy. inexpensive way to travel without moving from your seat? Enroll in one of the geography classes. Here one can learn about the cultures of the various peoples of all parts of the world. One also learns of the profound effect that climate and other geographical factors have upon civilization. Whether it is learning the simple vowels or the pro- nunciation of new words. it all comes under the head- ing of reading. In this class students learn good read- ing habits the pleasant way with the aid of the tatisto- scope. FACULTY If commercial work is the students vocational choice he will be interested in trying his skill in our business department. The art of typing a perfect paper and its application in the business or personal life is of limitless value to everyone. Those books must be perfectly balanced in bookkeeping or else 'ioff with the headf, Speed and accuracy are of the utmost importance in shorthand class. There-'s no doubt about it. add the skill of typ- ing. plus a knowledge of bookkeeping. blend with the speed of shorthand. spice with general business, com- mercial law. practice well. do homework and this equals a never-failing business education. THOMAS TAYLOR Commercial if' EMMA HAU Commercial CECELIA LOUGHMAN Commercial, Librarian fs -vi rf