University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Language Area The Modem Language area’s seventh and eighth grade German programs were adopted through studies coordinated by Dr. Emma Birkmaier, professor of modem language education. Encyclopedia Britannica programs were emphasized in Spanish courses. Both procedures were expected to expand. A diversified area of study was available in Chinese, French, German, Russian and Spanish for all grades. Along with the language, students were able to study cultural background and history of their particular countries. Various tapes, magazines and films helped to inspire classes. The Modem Language area, under the direction of Dr. Dale Lange, welcomed several new instructors this year. Mr. James DeYoung taught German and Russian, while Mr. James Hundley and Mr. John Sanchez taught Spanish. A characterizing feature of U High’s language program is that students may take six years of one language which enables them to be more articulate than in the usual four-year programs. Mr. James DeYoung taught three sections of German and one Russian course. Mr. Donald Ryberg taught three Russian classes. Miss Shirley Krogmeier taught one German section.

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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.

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English Area Begins Faculty Seminars, Mr. Thomas Bacig, left, taught one seventh grade English class and a reading class. Mr. John Caddy, right, taught two eighth grade English sections. Mrs. Carol Horswill was the Speech I and II instructor. A continuation of Project English coupled with an emphasis on literature were characteristic of this year’s English area. Mr. Robert Mertz taught all sections of senior English as well as one eighth grade class. Project English expanded and materials were made available to three demonstration centers: Burnsville, Detroit Lakes and Hopkins high schools. These centers were open for observation where members of the Project’s writing staff were available for consultation. A new dimension in the English area was the introduction of a year-long series of weekly faculty seminars for the purpose of discussing literature and possible changes in the curriculum. English area courses were shaped by new as well as returning teachers who attempted to prepare students for the future. Mr. Rodger Kemp, returning area head, continued working with Project English while studying for his Ph.D. degree. Mr. John Caddy finished his M.A. and began work on his Ph.D. Mrs. Elizabeth Foster, a former student teacher at U High, returned after teaching two years at a junior high school in Excelsior. She continued work toward her Masters degree. Miss Merle Peterson, new to the school, formerly taught in San Bernadino, Calif. She began work on her M.A. this year. Another new teacher, Mr. Robert Mertz, taught previously in Whittier, Calif, where he also did graduate work. He continued this work at the University of Minnesota. Miss Sally Grinde, a returning teacher, worked on her Masters degree. Mrs. Carol Horswill again directed the senior high and Speech II plays while continuing her graduate work. Mrs. Waleta Hamerston returned »s advisor to U High publications.