Southmont High School - Panorama Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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Fmsr Row-LEFT 'ro RIGHT-MI. Ira Gross, Miss Charlotte Hill, Miss Gladys Redcay, Miss Emma Weber, Miss Sara Key, Mrs, Margaret Gloor, Mr. Wilbur Wolf. SECOND ROW-LEFT TO RIGHT-MT. Stewart Park, Mr. Edward Stover, Mr. Arthur Steele, Mr. Iohn Davis, Mr. Hughes Brininger, Mr. William Snowden, Mr. Fred Billman. MR. IRA GROSS-Supervising Principal The administration of the school has as its primary aim the efficient and helpful guid- ance of all school affairs to the best ad- vantage oi each pupil. MR. WILBUR WOLF-High School Principal, Social Studies To give to each pupil a broad concept of the forces which have shaped human civil- ization and to enable him to face intelligently the challenging problems of the future is the objective of social studies. MR. FRED BILLMAN-Music, English The music department is concerned first ot all with fostering an interest in, and a love for good music, and developing basic skills for those who are interested. MR. HUGHES BRININGER-Science, Boys' Physical Education To develop a better adjusted and finer type of young manhood and womanhood, through an intelligent understanding of the principles and applications of science is the purpose of the science department. MR. IOHN DAVIS-Art Art aids one in the appreciation of anything made by nature or man. Although we are not all artists, we all receive satisfaction in creating. May each one be a creator to the best of his ability. MRS. MARGARET GLOOR-Home Economics, English The Home Economics course tries to develop in every girl the ability to plan and prepare attractive meals, to know colors and textiles in relation to personal clothing, to develop skill in dressmaking, to understand budgeting of time and money, and to comprehend all basic homemaking problems. MISS CHARLOTTE HILL-Girls' Physical Education, Health, Arithmetic Physical Education should provide an oppor- tunity for individuals to act in situations that are physically wholesome, mentally stimulat- ing and satisfying, and socially sound. MISS SARA KEY-French, Latin, English To furnish an improved understanding of and a sympathetic attitude toward other peoples and their customs, to aid in the ap- preciation of our own language and an increased skill in its use, are goals of the language department. MR. STEWART PARK-Mathematics, Shop, Drivers' Training Physical dexterity and careful workmanship produce in shop the artistic result which is the objective oi the manual arts. Mathematics is the basis of all plans and calculations. MISS GLADYS REDCAY-Library, English The desire of the librarian is to instill a love of good literature and to create an attractive and quiet atmosphere for the enjoyment of reading. MR. WILLIAM SNOWDEN-Biology, Geography The aim of biology, which is the study of living things, is to train the student in three of the basic habits oi mind: first, exact ob- servation of thingsp second, critical corn- parisons of observationsg and third, logical testings of conclusions. Each of these by itself is little but together they enable everyone to walk out into daily life equipped for intelligent citizenship. MR. ARTHUR STEELE-Mathematics Arithmetic and algebra are the foundations on which higher mathematics is built. A working knowledge of these subjects is necessary to reach the top in any field of endeavor. MR. EDWARD STOVER-Geography, History The History department attempts to en- courage a true and meaningful understand- ing of past and present events, to create a desire to understand better and appreciate more the principles of justice, liberty, cour- age, and loyalty upon which our country was founded. MISS EMMA WEBER-English The English department aims to give every American boy and girl an accurate know- ledge of the use of his native language as well as an appreciation ot the world's best literature. '

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EDUCATIUN FOR DEMOCRACY In the course of our history as a people, building on the heritage bequeath- ed trom the Old World, we have forged from experience a new great social faith. It is easy to set down the essential article of this social faith. It is: that, politically and socially, All men are created equal , that the fundamental purpose of society and institutions is to enhance the worth, the dignity and the power of the individual human being, that every child, whether of noble or mean ancestry, shall have an equal opportunity for growth, position and re- sponsibilityp that farmers, mechanics, merchants and housewives shall be able to rule themselves, that the liberties of thought, speech, expression, and religion are the true essence of a government based on the great faith of the people in the individual. The tragic destruction of the social faith in Europe fills us with confusion and terror, Frantically we strike out to slay the mortal adversary of our faith. But back of this physical effort to hold fast to that which is good, must be the inquiring, creative, adventurous mind, seeking, through the wise use of the great resources of our land, to promote the general welfare. The worth of the individual must be recognized, whatever be his mental or physical capacity, in that he must be given the chance to share equally with all the opportunities and responsibilities of this great faith. Education must fit him for this responsibility, as Pope, the poet, aptly says: 'Tis education forms the commond mind, lust as the twig is bent the tree's incIined. IRA C. Gnoss Supervising Principal if if i i' The problem of life is not to make life easier but to make men stronger. -David Starr Iordan In these days of chaos and uncertainty, we are fearful that democracy may not survive. We are probably most concerned that our easy, pleasant type of living will end and instead we shall have to face great sacrifices and hardship. We have long regarded democracy as an easy way of life, but democracy that is enduring does not promise a soft existence but rather a life of great personal sacrifice. Young people of today should not anticipate the future with too much anxiety. The pleasant life of the past may not continue, but life may be more satisfying because it is more challenging and is infused with a higher purpose. America will still be a great democracy if youth will gird itself for the trying experiences which may arise. We do not need more inventions or scientific knowledge, but we need young men and women who are strong-strong in body, mind, and character. The challenge to American youth is to become physically strong to endure hardship, to exercise honest, courageous thinking, and to cultivate habits and ideals worthy of the highest type of manhood and womanhood. Whatever the future may hold in store for us, if American youth is strong, democracy will endure. WILBUR C. WOLF High School Principal