University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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PRINCIPAL Dr. Franklin James Thompson ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Mr. Robert A. Anderson DIRECTOR Dr. Robert J. Keller shown with our busy and versatile Miss Arlene Backland

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INTRODUCTION Oak trees, three brick buildings, and the Mississippi River, work together to create the atmosphere we call Campus by the River. The campus, of course, is the University of Minnesota, and we are a part of its College of Education. Since we are affiliated with teacher education, it is almost essential to them that our Campus by the River be situated near their classrooms. One of the functions of our school, and the faculty in particular, is to provide a teaching situation for student teachers in the College of Education and to offer them the experience of working in a laboratory-type high school. However, the varied interests and activities of faculty members make our courses more absorbing than our surroundings on the Mississippi. Seven years is the longest any member of our faculty remains at U-High, although there are seven permanent staff members who have professorial status in the College of Education and spend much of their time working with us. The majority of our other instructors teach college-level classes as well. Every teacher in our school is working on an advanced degree or pursuing post-graduate work. Each faculty member is associated with the College of Education in one way or another. New methods, techniques and materials are constantly being utilized to attain better educational understanding. Our Closed Circuit Television System is evidence of the pioneering research we are surrounded by. Since 1954 the kinescopes made by our CCTV have been distributed internationally for educational use. In addition we are sometimes observed on our closed circuit channel by large groups of college students. In this way 300 to 400 future teachers can observe a classroom situation dealing with a specific educational problem. Also our modern languages department is having a complete language laboratory installed for the purpose of further experimentation in the best methods of teaching foreign languages. Educational research and an unparalleled faculty are only part of what mokes U-High unique. A student body remains the essential' factor in any school's make-up. The students of U-High are selected by the administration so that they will be representative of the entire Twin City area. The experimental nature of our school means that it is necessary that we have students of varied personality and background, so that a new idea can be tried on all types. Because of our location we students have the opportunity to use many University facilities. Research assignments frequently find our students utilizing the massive libraries there. The art gallery, sports facilities, theatrical events, and symposiums which are attended by the University students are enjoyed by many U-H:gh sudents. In spite of our unique situation, our Campus by the River retains • the aim of all high schools — to reach and help the individual student. Research is important in doing this. The training of sludent teachers is equally important, but the purpose of our school, and all education, is to prepare the individual student for a place in our society by developing his special abilities to the maximum. 3

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COUNSELING Miss Sundol. alter an absence of one year on a Fullbrighf to Norway, come bock to resumo her job os o counselor with Mr. Norman who is new to U-High this year. Together they work with our parents to moko proper preparations for our high school and college years. HEALTH Nurse McReavy, one of the most populor persons of U-High, is olwoys available to mend sore throats, aching heads, and tired bodies. 5 Dr. Fronk. U-High's physician, is always available for students' health problems.