University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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The Face of Responsibility . . . Academic

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A year filled with many challenges and administrative responsibilities consumed most of Dr. Robert A. Anderson's time at U High. Not only was Dr. Anderson principal; he also succeeded Dr. Robert J. Keller as director of the school. Dr. Anderson believes in close student-administrative relations. During the past year, he was concerned with such areas as staffing and developing new administrative methods. When asked about his sentiments regarding the school. Dr. Anderson commented, University high school has often been described as a place where learners abound. This is certainly true with the students. staff and student teachers involved in expanding their areas of knowledge and fields of interest.” He also added that it is very satisfying to work in an environment where people arc highly motivated. As the director and principal of U High reflected on this past year, he stated, Though we enjoy this opportunity, we should not begin to think that everything is perfect. As a group we should always look for possible ways to make U High a better place in which to work and leam. Dr. Anderson believes, that he has profited greatly from his association with U High. DR. ROBERT A. ANDERSON was busy this year as director and principal of U High. Administrators Face Challenges U High's staff, through the years, has seen many changing faces. Students will remember this year for the addition of Mr. Arland Otte, the new assistant principal. Mr. Otte was primarily concerned with the internal administration of University high school. He was concerned with student discipline which included general supervision, tardiness, uncxcused absences and the handling of pink slips. He helped to arrange the scheduling of students' programs and was also responsible for handling admission interviews. In the area of student-faculty relations, Mr. Otte served on both the executive and faculty committees which covered student evaluations and curriculum changes. On the level of student relations, the assistant principal acted as the adviser of Senate, U High's student council. In summing up his first views of U High, Mr. Otte was impressed by the student's abilities, the high caliber of the staff and the efficient organization and general freedom of the school. 5