Bloomington High School - Bear Yearbook (Bloomington, MN)

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MODERN PROBLEMS CLASSES made a special study of political platforms during this election year. Mrs. Ulan: is shown supervising a panel discussion prior to student election day at Bloomington High School. Coclal ObudM, including American History, World History, and Modern Problems, arc presented to Bloomington students in a three year program. During this time teachers help students to appreciate the contributions of past civilizations, create an awareness of American principles, and promote a l ctter understanding of the world today. International Relations and Psychology are offered to students with special interests. MR. CHAPMAN AND HIS DEBATE CLASS spend many hours in class preparing themselves for successful debating. AN AMERICAN HISTORY CLASS, UNDER MR. FRITZ'S SUPERVISION, listens to music relating to their study of the Civil War. MRS. KAREN ROWLEY, PSYCHO-LOGY TEACHER, prepares student Darwin Hal tor.son for an experiment on extrasensory perception.

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MR. DONALD ARTHUR IT arid Hi t on Consumer Problems BS., Mankato Slate College MRS. HELEN BLANZ Modem Problems International Relations B 4.. University of Colorado American Field Service Advisor MRS. KAREN ROWLEY Psychology B.A R.S., University of Minnesota Pep Club MR. EVERETT CHAPMAN World History American History Debate BS., River Falls. Wisconsin State College MR. C. DONALD CHASE Warid History Modern Problems B.A., St. Olaf College Student Council Advisor MR. ALBERT W. EATON World History American History BS., Mankato State College B.M.. MacPhail College of Music. MB. RALPH FRITZ American History B.A., Hamline University M.A., University of Minnesota Department Head MRS. ALICE CILDERHUS Modern Problems BS University of Minnesota MR. WESLEY HANSON Modern Problems BS., Wisconsin Slate College MR. CHARLES NELSON American History World History RS., North Dakota State College MR. LLOYD PETERSON American History World History B.A., Hamline University “B Squad Baseball MR. CLIFFORD SEVERSON .on serration American History B.A University of Minnesota

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MR. JONES often moves around his sophomore English classes answering questions put to him by his students. MR. KOIVUMAKI tapes an oration by IutVonne Larson during one of his speech classes. MRS. YUNG’S Senior English class studies quietly while she helps a student individually. Cum$CuJ?u h Ptou fes BmLch i Fugfitsti ENGLISH IS A REQUIRED SUBJECT in all three high school years. In each, the teacher covers grammar, literature, and general composition; hut not all learning is done in the classroom. Trips, such as the one made by the tenth and eleventh grade enriched English classes to see “A Midsummer Night's Dream,” are enjoyable as well as educational. This year for the first time a special English class, emphasizing creative writing, was offered to seniors. Journalism activities, under the supervision of the English Department, include the Mah-Quh and the new Literary Magazine. Panel discussion groups add interest to Mrs. Connell'j junior English classes. Preparation for and particifMtion in these groups help students to better understand various topics.