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The DeKalb Tech Conference center could have been mistaken for Mount Olympus recently. There are Zeus, Athena, Isis and Aphrodite, all in their regal splendor. But if you look closely, if you dare look a god in the face, you will see these are not deities from Greek, Roman or Egyptian mythology. They are instead the Humanities 1101 students from Larry Johnson’s class.
The students are putting into action what they’ve learned in class in a presentation called “Exploring Topics in the Humanities.” This is the end of quarter presentation by the humanities class. Faculty and staff were treated to a variety of educational topics from genealogy and architecture to religion and sculptures.
For the past quarter Johnson’s students studied the lineage of the gods and goddesses, the ancient architecture that was erected to honor these gods as well as sculptures and artwork that reflect their images.
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“The purpose of the presentation is to reinforce the mission of DeKalb Tech in that we are preparing our students for a more global community,” said Humanities & English instructor Larry Johnson. The program not only informed and educated the faculty and staff that attended but also gave the students a chance to get to know each other as they prepare for the presentation. The blending of theatrics, video, and slides covered a broad range of topics during the two hour presentation. At the conclusion of the performance, Johnson recounted how many of the social, architectural and religious practices and philosophies of that ancient time are still in use today.
The Conference Center in Clarkston, and the building A auditorium at Covington played host to the presentation. Johnson says the June shows were a test to gauge the reaction. If successful, he plans to make the performance a regular part of his curriculum. Johnson says, “It is my hope that the faculty and staff will join with me and celebrating the efforts and hard work of DeKalb Tech Students.
