University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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The Math Department was involved in a rather extensive experiment in 1959-60. It used a different text in many classes: students will long remember the large, blue paperbacks in circulation at all grade levels! These texts, bearing the title, “School Mathematics Study Group, varied only a little in material presented from traditional math books. Their teaching approach, however, was different. More emphasis was placed upon the comprehension of basic mathematical concepts, and an attempt was made to give students some understanding of mathematical thinking. This new approach to mathematics was being tested on both the state-wide and national level: in 1960, Minnesota had the highest number of participating teachers (128) and University High was the only school in the country experimenting on all grade levels. No studies have yet been made and, partially because of this, the Math Department found it hard to say whether it is a better method of teaching than the traditional one. Many of the participating teachers and students, however, seemed to like the new curriculum. All cl «r now, Don? Arithmetic Algebra Geometry Higher Algebra Trigonometry 19 ZAP Consumers' Math

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Mathematics 1R. CHARLES HASTIS, a three-year member of the I High faculty, taught Math I this year amt was an adviser to the freshman class. He received his B.A. from the University of Minnesota and is working on his master’s. MR. RONALD FISHER taught Math II and Geometry this year in addition to advising the ninth grade and Math Club. He has been at I High for two years. Mr. Fisher obtained his B.A. at the University of Minnesota and is working on his M.A. DR. DONOVAN JOHNSON, although not responsible for any high school classes this year, headed the Math department. He has worked at I High for fifteen years. Dr. Johnson received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota. MR. ROBERT JACKSON taught Math V, and was also an adviser to the twelfth grade. He has been at I High for five years. Mr. Jackson received his B.S. from Hamline University and his M.A. from the University of Minnesota. He is currently working on his Ph.D. MR. VIGGO HANSEN taught Consumer's Math this year. A three-year veteran of the U High faculty, Mr. Hansen received his B.A. and his B.S. at the University of Minnesota. He is now working on his master's degree. MR. RAYMOND ZIEBARTH taught Algebra I and advised one section of the senior class. A two-year member of the U High faculty. Mr. Ziebarth received his B.A. from U.M.D. and his M.A. from the University of Minnesota. He is working on his Ph.D. 18

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Science MR. LADDIE J. BICAK taught science I this year, and he was also an advisor to the sophomore class. This was Mr. Bicak’s third year at I High. He received his B.S. and M.A. at the University of Nebraska and is working on his Ph.D. MR. JOSEPH MICHEL taught Chemistry and Science I. In addition to this, he a«l-vised the seventh grade and coached the tennis team. Mr. Michel has taught at I High for three years. He has his B.A. from Northwest Nazarene College, and is working on his M.A. DR. CLARENCE BOECK. head of the Science Department. has been at U High for twelve years. He taught physics and is currently the president of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching. Dr. Boeck received his B.S.. M.A., and Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota. MR. ROCER OLSTAD taught science I during the past school year. A four-year member of the U High faculty, he also advised the junior class. Mr. Olstad obtained his B.S. and M.A. at the University of Minnesota, and is working on his Ph.D. MR. RAYMOND STEDJE taught one chemistry class and was adviser to A. V. O.C. He has been a member of the U High staff for one year. Mr. Stedje obtained his B.A. at Concordia College and is working for his Master’s degree. MR. LOUIS WALTERS taught Biology, and has done so for six years at I High. Presently working toward his Ph.D.. he received his B.S. from St. John’s University and his M.A. from the University of Minnesota. Mr. Walters advised the sophomore class. 20