University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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II- (). and its kindred evils, and Mr. Josi educating out hands to useful labor while the other members of the faculty endeavor to instill into our unreccptivc minds the fact that: “A little learning is a dangerous thing. Drink deeply or touch not that Spring.” —Pierian. Professor Raymond A. Kent was born in Plymouth. Iowa, and in 1889 graduated from the high school at Payette. Iowa, lie received bis 1‘achelor of Arts degree from Cornell College in 1908. and bis Master of Arts degree from Columbia Cniversity in 1910. lie was principal of the graded schools in Fountain. Minnesota, in 1904-5 and Superintendent of Schools of Latiesboro. and Mabel. Minnesota, in 1905-9. In 1909-11 he was instructor in the State Normal School at W inona, Minnesota, and in 1911-13 was Superintendent of the schools of that city. In 1913-1914 he was secretary of the Public Educational Commission and then came to the Cniversity High School where he is principal and Assistant Professor of Education. There is probably no principal in any state high school that is as well liked by the students of their school as is Mr. Kent. Always endeavoring to do some little act of kindness and at the same time having strict discipline, he has gained

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 Jrrftibrnt Oftrnrgr l:f»gar Vincent Venn 05enrge jFranrte 3jnmr» George Edgar inccnt. president of the University of Minnesota and of Chautauqua Institution, was 1x ra in Rockford, Illinois, in 1864. lie is the son of John L. inccnt. Bishop of the Methodist church, and of Elizabeth Dusenburv. He was married in 1890 and has two daughters and one son. President Vincent was educated in Vale University and received his B. A. degree in 1885. In 1895 he received his Ph. I), degree from the University of Chicago. He received his LL. I), degree from the Chicago and Yale Universities in 1911 and from Michigan in 1913. Dr. Vincent was inaugurated president of the University of Minnesota in 1911 upon the retirement of Dr. Northrop, lie is a man of wonderful oratorical ability and has a remarkable education along almost any line. Dr. Vincent is the author of numerous publications. Dean George Francis James was horn in Illinois and received his elementary education in the public schools of Illinois and Northwestern University Academy. Me graduated from the University of Michigan in 1886 and received the Master of Arts degree in 1887. lie received Ph. I), from the University of Halle in 1894. Dean James’ professional experience includes teaching in high schools, normal schools and in colleges. He is the author of several books, pamphlets and magazine articles on educational subjects. The Faculty of the University High School for the year 1914-1915. consists of first, our Principal, Mr. Raymond A. Kent, who looks so severe and who will overlook so many “unexcused tardinesses”; Mrs. Sarah Allen, inspiring us to “do things worth while”: Miss Rae Leland of the Butterfly Schottische: Miss Jessie Boyce with her ready smile and her even more ready explanation of the mysteries of the elusive equation: Miss Mary Gould, Die Deutsche Uehrerin. and the interpreter of the great Caesar: Mr. Fosse, presiding over the terrors of

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the respect of all his proteges and scholars. Mr. Kent is also well liked in other circles as well as in the high school, especially among the practice teachers. He takes an active part in the work of the hoys in athletics and also in the activities of the school. Mrs. Sarah A. Allen was horn in Augusta, Maine, where she received her education and taught for two years. She next taught three years in the rural schools of Minnesota, three years in the grammar schools of St. Charles. Minnesota, eighteen years in the grammar schools of W inona, two years in Kasson High School, six years in Winona High School and then came to the Cniversity 1 ligh School where it is hoped she will remain because of benevolent characteristics and her attitude toward all school activities in which she plays an important part. Miss Jessie Boyce, instructor in Mathematics and Virgil, was horn in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She graduated from the Sioux Falls High School and with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Cniversity of Minnesota. She taught one year in the grade schools of Sioux Falls and three years in the High School of Fairmont. Minnesota, before coming to the University High School, where she has been for six years. There is no teacher in the school who takes more of an active part in the activities of the students than does Miss Boyce. Always eager to give her services and help the students over the difficult places and doing all in her power to make any school activities successful she has gained the utmost respect of the whole student body of the High School. Miss Boyce is also an excellent teacher in numerous subjects. Carl Fosse was born in Dodge county. Minnesota. September 12, 1880. In 1883 he moved to Day county. South Dakota, where he taught in the rural schools in 1902-3 and 1905-6. He graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts from Dakota Wesleyan University, of Mitchell, South Dakota, in June, 1(,12. He was instructor in sciences in the Marshall State High School of Marshall, Minnesota, in 1912-3 and 1913-4. He came to the University High School in 1914 where he immediately gained the respect of all his students. Mr. Fosse is a conscientious worker and very much skilled along scientific pursuits. Miss Mary Gould was born in W inona, Minnesota, and graduated from the high school of that city in l‘)04. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota in 1907 and with a degree of Master of Arts from .Columbia University in 1911. She taught in the high schools of Larimore, N. D.. and Aberdeen, S. I). Miss Gould spent 14 months in Germany studying at the Universities of Berlin and Marburg. She then came to the University High School in 1914 where she is at the present time. There is probably no teacher in any stale High School who has as broad a knowledge of foreign languages as Miss Gould. Especially in Latin and German is she exceedingly efficient. Miss Gould has gained the friendship of many because of her easy method of teaching languages which she does skillfully as well as amicably. Mr. Emil Josi was born in Bern. Switzerland, and reared in Chippewa Falls. Wisconsin. He was instructor in Manual Training in the grade schools and High Schools of Salt Lake City, Utah, for five years. He was a student in Stout Institute, Universities of Denver. Utah, Missouri and Minnesota from 1908 to 1912. He is a graduate student and instructor in the department of Manual Training in the University High School, University of Minnesota in 1915. Mr. fosi is also instructor in “English for Foreigners ’ in the Minneapolis Y. M. (A A. evening schools. Mr. Josi is well liked by all of his students as well as others who know him personally, lie is an excellent teacher and is admired because of his intimacy toward all of his scholars.