University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Speech II projects were carefully corrected by Mr. Donald Fogelberg. Canchu kidj ewer gedat schene right? Miss Judith Bogard took time out from teaching to pose for the Biz camera.

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The Language Arts Department, headed by Dr. Stanley B. Kegler, participated in a program sponsored by the United States Office of Education called Project English. The purpose of the program is primarily to develop and evaluate language materials for grades 7 through 12. Under Project English, the University has been allocated $250,000 over a five year period for this purpose. The Language Arts Department also provided the advisors to the Bard, the Breeze, and theater projects. As in previous years the Junior High concentrated on the basic elements of English while the Senior High studied literature from America and Britain. Many points in grammar were enumerated by Mr. William Martin. Mr. Rodger Kemp checked the latest teaching developments. Language Arts Free reading was included in Mr. Thomas Bacig's program this year. A well-made point brought a smile of approval to the face of Mr. William Ojala.

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A cheery smile and a knowing look from Mrs. Elfi Terp. Dr. Emma Birkmaier reviewed new language teaching methods. The Modern Language Department added two new members, Mrs. Elfie Terp and Miss Julie Buchholtz, to its staff this year. Eight teachers, who taught German, Russian, Spanish and French, were headed by Dr. Emma Birkmaier, known widely for her participation in various committees connected with the teaching of languages. This year seventh grade students had a choice of studying Russian or Spanish, or to continue the German they had started at the University Elementary School. Use of the language labs and access to films and tapes helped make Modern Languages one of the strongest departments at U High. Mr. Ramedo Saucedo discussed plans for the Mexico trip.