University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Earth Science Biology Chemistry Physics Carter's amused, Jeff's amazed . . . This year, the science department completed the last phase of a three year biology placement experiment, conducted by Mr. Louis Walters. The project was designed to determine whether biology could be taught as effectively at the freshman as at the sophomore level. As a result of the experimental findings, biology will be begun in ninth grade in future years at U High. In correlation with the biology placement. Mr. Roger Olstad prepared a science program for the junior high incorporating geology, meteorology, and astronomy, to be taught over the two year span of seventh and eighth grade. These earth sciences were formerly covered by three years of teaching. In addition to this main project. Dean J. William Buchta conducted an experimental physics class. This course had a dual purpose; in it. Dean Buchta wished to try out some of his personal theories on physics teaching, and he also wanted to discover more about the capabilities and scientific interests of high school students in general. After he has completed his experiment, he hopes to design a physics course on the basis of his data. Sally transfigured, and Bob's curious — but they all agraa that scianca is wonderful. DEAN J. WILLIAM BUCHTA taught an experimental physics class this year. He is the Associate Dean of SLA at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Buchta received his B.S. and M.A. at the University of Nebraska and His Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota. 21

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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

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Unified Arts MR. STEPHEN MILETICH taught two advanced Industrial Arts classes this year. He is a three-year member of the U High faculty. Mr. Miletich received his B.S., as well as his master’s, from the University of Minnesota. MR. JOHN P. O’LEARY has taught at U High for four years. His duties this year consisted of teaching Bisbila I and II, Photo Service, and being technical director of C.C.TV. Mr. O'Leary received his B.S. from the I’niversity of Minnesota, and is working presently on his masters. MR. ROBERT RANDLEMAN headed the Unified Arts Department, and also taught Industrial Arts I. Now-in his sixth year at U High, Mr. Randleman received his B.S. and M.A. at the University of Minnesota and is working on his Ph.D. MRS. REBECCA WALCH taught Home Economics I. II. III. and IV this year. She joined the U High faculty in January. Mrs. Walch also advised the mothers’ teas and the Mother-Daughter banquet. She received her B.S. from the University of Minnesota, and is working for her M.A. MISS RUTH ZUELKE taught Art I, II, III. and IV. This is her first year at U High. She received her B.S. at the University of Minnesota and plans to have her M.A. by the end of spring quarter. 22