University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Miss Pamela Woyke taught three sections of geometry. Mr. John Walther taught an accelerated math course aa well as Math I. Math 1,11 and 3B were taught by Mr. Gary Asp. Mr. Harry Patterson taught Math II and Math VI. 13

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Math Computer Project in Second Year The Computer Study Program, in its second year of operation, highlighted the Mathematics area. Students in nearly all classes were taught how to use the teletype communication system which was located in Mr. Dale LaFrenz taught three math courses. Math 3A1, 3A2 and 3 A3. the Math office. This device was connected to a computer in the Pillsbury building in downtown Minneapolis. In introducing the various computer courses, the principal aim was the identification of areas in which computers could be utilized in high school mathematics courses. The information collected was compiled into a supplementary textbook for similar courses to be conducted in other high schools. Another highlight of this year’s curriculum was the accelerated math course which included about nine students. The subject matter, which changes from year to year, was centered around calculus. The mathematics staff welcomed two new members this year. Mr. Harry Patterson, originally from Columbus, Ohio, worked toward a Masters degree. Also doing graduate work was Mr. Gary Asp who came from Hopkins junior high school. He was a former student teacher at U High. Mr. Thomas Kieren returned this year and continued working on his Ph.D. Mr. Dale LaFrenz, Miss Pamela Woyke and Mr. John Walther, returning teachers, continued working on their Masters degrees. Dr. David Johnson, math area head, pointed out that though most of the staff members were not working on Ph.D. degrees this year, the majority planned on staying on until they achieved this goal. 12

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Diversified Curriculum Offered by Miss Judith Gibbons taught one class each of French 1,2 and 3. Mr. John Hundley taught three Spanish sections. Mr. John Sanchez instructed one Spanish class.