University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Joy NedolT and Bonnie Ashmore, seniors, make use of the last of the blue, bouncing Soc. chairs. Miss Linda Markulin taught two sections each of Social Studies I and IV. Experimentation was one of the key goals of this year’s Social Studies area. A new ninth grade course in economics, taught by Mr. Stuart Stockhaus, was added to the social studies curriculum. This course was based on the theory that if a student acquires the ability to reason clearly and objectively, he will be better equipped for solving economic problems. This philosophy was displayed in a Project Social Studies pamphlet 'The Affluent Society” when Lewis Carroll’s Alice comments to the Hatter: Really, now you ask me,” said Alice, very much confused. 1 don’t think--” Then you shouldn’t talk,” said the Hatter. The senior social studies class differed from the world problems taught in the past to a course summarizing the basic concepts learned in grades 7 through 11. During the year, Mr. Robert Beery and Mr. Stockhaus worked on their Ph.D.’s while Mr. Gerald Pitzl and Miss Linda Markulin were working on Master’s degrees. Mr. David Wold and Mr. Michael Rockier were also working on doctorates. Mr. Pitzl, the only new instructor in the area, left during spring quarter on a snowmobile expedition to the North Pole. Three sections of Social Studies V were instructed by Mr. Gerald PiUl. KiP

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Social Studies Goal: Experimentation Mr. David Wold inn true tod three sections of Social Studies VI and one Social Studies IV course Three sections of Social Studies III were taught by Mr Stuart Stockhaus. Mr Michael Rockier taught three Social Studies II classes 18

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Mr. Donald Bulfer supervised all music courses. Business Education Mr. Thomas Duff, business education’s lone instructor, came to U High from teaching in southern Minnesota. Mr. Duff taught all typing classes and a Consumer Economics course which was formerly affiliated with the Mathematics area. According to Mr. Duff, this course was taught with a new emphasis on economics. Unified Arts Area Mr. Lance Boyd assisted Mr. Bulfer with this year's music curriculum. As head of the Unified Arts area. Mr. Ralph Brown indicated that the primary emphasis in the four areas, art, home economics, industrial arts, and music, was on promoting the development of individuality among students. Mr. Brown, along with Miss Barbara Wojciak, taught the art classes. According to Miss Wojciak, this year involved correlating studio work with art history. New to U High this year was Mrs. Mary Carley, home economics instructor. Mrs. Carley attended Cornell University as an undergraduate and now is working on a masters degree at U of M. Mr. John Holland was new to the industrial arts area. While working on his M.A. degree, he initiated changes in his area. Wood laminating and fiberglass skills were emphasized in the curriculum and paved the way for further changes in the subject. Mr. Donald Bulfer, in his second year at U High, supervised all music classes. Working with Mr. Bulfer in an attempt to stimulate musical interest was Mr. Robert Peterson and Mr. Lance Boyd. Mr. Peterson served as vocal assistant to Mr. Bulfer as well as advised the junior high choir, senior high quartet and instructed the sixth and seventh grade general music classes. Mr. Boyd served as an instrumental teacher and specialized in woodwinds and brass instruments. 20