University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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16 Lucius Butler—Audio-visual—B.D.. Bethel Seminary—M.A. University of Minnesota—mis- sionary in Japan—hometown San Francisco, (above) Phyllis Thornley—Librarian—M.A., University of Minnesota—likes roading and traveling whenever sho gets the chance, (above) Dr. Lorraine Hanson—Counseling and guidance—Ph.D., University of Minnesota—came to U High in 1954—eroa head of counseling— golf and skiing—new daughter, 7:12 A.M., Nov. 10. (right)

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Dr. Emm Birlmai r—Protestor of foreign language, education and research—fluently Russian. German, Spanish and French —envoys high school students, especially in the old building—at U High since 1942. Faculty U High Traces Numerous Innovations to Efforts of Senior Staff Project Social Studies. Russian courses and the UMREL project would not have been possible without the efforts of the senior staff. Dr. Emma Birlrmaier. Dr. Clarence Boeck. Dr. Donovan Johnson. Dr. Edith West and Edith Nyquist all have devoted over fifteen years of service to U High. Dr. Birkmaier introduced the Russian program here, making U High first in the nation to offer such study on the high school level. Project Social Studies. an innovation by Dr. West, will bo completed July I, 1968. Science area's Dr. Boeck is coordinating the UMREL project, teaching students techniques needed to use scientific equipment. Chairman of Secondary Education. Dr. Johnson was once Mathematics area head. A current responsibility is overseeing U High's budget. At U High longer than most other staff members, office supervisor Edith Nyquist has worked tirelessly to see that all office activities function smoothly. 15

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IMC - Counseling Aid Students, Guide Seniors Toward College Broad intellectual and vocational insights are provided U High students through the Instructional Materials Center (IMC) and the counseling area. IMC, under the direction of Mrs. Phyllis Thornley and Lucius Butler, includes periodicals, books and audio-visual services. Teaching students to use library and audio-visual materials to full advantage was an important objective of IMC faculty. Guidance was stressed by the counseling area to help students gain understanding of themselves and the ability to make wise decisions. A comprehensive testing program helped students make intelligent college and career choices. Donald Houge—Counseling and guidance— M.A., St. Thomas—acting aroa head of coun-soling department during fall quarter—beginning skier—chaperone for Indian Head ski trip, (above) Howard Murray—Counseling and guidance— M.S., Moorhead Stato College—homo Fargo. North Dakota—onjoys traveling, (above) Elnorn Huyck—Counseling and guidanco— M.S., Kansas Stato University—enjoys sewing, spends much timo doing church work at Uni-varsity Baptist Church where her husbond is a minlstor. (far left) Laurabeth Hicks—Counseling and guidance— Ph.D., University of Minnesota—spent much timo working on dogroe—planning to roturn to home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, (left) 17