William Chrisman High School - Gleam Yearbook (Independence, MO)

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wee :Qin MR. GREGORY LEFEVER S . x AT HIS DESK The students of Chrisman have been very fortunate this year to have such a capable man as Gregory Lefever as vice-principal. During the absence of a principal, after the resignation of Mr. Carl Gum, Mr. Lefever served most efficiently as acting principal. He was later made vice-principal. ' Mr. Lefever is a friend to all students and is never too busy to help them with a prob- lem Whether it is big or small. He always gives instructions in an excellent manner. He is Well qualified for his position, receiving his B.S. from Warrensburg Teacher's Col- lege and his MA. from the University of Missouri. His many years as a teacher have ac- quainted him With the best methods of instruction in his field and given him a sympathetic approach toward students and their difficulties. ' He has taught mathematics here at Chrisman for eight years and has done an excel- lent job. He now is filling his new office with the same success. , Mr. Lefever's job is general asisistant, but he has several specific duties to perform He takes full charge of the veterans' tests and their credentials: this in itself is a large re- sponsibility. He has been of great assistance to Mr. Stinson in helping him to become bet- ter acquainted with the activities and problems of Chrisman High. He assists Mrs. De- Shazo also in checking school attendance. Boom 215, which houses attendance records, is the asisistant principal's office. D Mr. Lefever plays an important part in the daily school life and is highly respected by all the students. r 14

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5? MR. lESSE H. STINSON ' MRS. O. E. GENTRY U MRS. L. D. DeSI-IAZO New to William Chrisman this year is our principal, Mr. lesse H. Stinson, who came to us from Excelsior Springs last November. He is a friendly person of whom any cmd all students may ask advice and be sure of receiving a friendly helping hand, our principal is ready to give his assistance to any Worthwhile student project also. Mr. Stinson was gradu- ated from high school at Clarence, Missouri. He attended the Northeast Missouri State Teachers College at Kirksville, Missouri, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. He has a Master's degree in secondary school administration from the University of Missouri, where he has also taken additional graduate Work. His career as a teacher be- gan in Cass- Technical High School in Detroit, Michigan, his administrative work in Mis- souri, with the superintendency of the Davis Consolidated School. He served also as superin- tendent of the Brashear Public School and the Clifton Hill Consolidated School, and as principal at Herculaneum and Excelsior Springs before coming to William Chrisman. We feel that We are fortunate in having as our principal a man Whose educational and administrative background so ably fits him for his task. We are sure that, with Mr. Stin- son to guide us, our school will benefit greatly, for it is his wish that our school grow and improve each year. A To asisist our principal in keeping the school operating smoothly, Mrs. Elizabeth Gentry and Mrs. Mae DeShazo manage such items as attendance, letters, telephone calls, and print- inq of the daily bulletin. Many times the pr incipal's office is rightfully called a Bureau of Assistance. 13

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v 0144 aacaliff MISS ELIZABETH AIKEN Social Studies Miss Elizabeth Aiken, with her pleasant personality, makes world history interesting and enjoyable. In addition to her teaching she is a sponsor of the sophomore class. Although new at Chrisman, Miss Oneida Beeman has very capably given the biology students a better knowledge and understanding of plant and animal lite. She is also a sponsor of the sophomore class and a co-sponsor of the Biological Science division of the Science Club. Mr. Lester Bowles, recently discharged from the army, is also new at Chrisman. In addition to teaching junior and senior Eng- lish classes, Mr. Bowles is a co-sponsor of the Art Club. One of the most popular teachers at Chrisman is Mrs. Florence Brush. Her knowledge of the Latin American countries adds interest to her Spanish classes and to the Spanish Club which she sponsors. Miss Ianie Chiles, a popular teacher of mathematics, is the manager of the Business and Advertising Staff ot the Gleam, a spon- sor of the senior class, and the director of the Senior Play. Our clothing teacher, Miss Margaret Chiles, is a sponsor of the Home Economics Club, the Iunior Bed Cross, and the junior :lass. She is also a member of the faculty social committee. 'TTAA Miss ONEIDA BEEMAN MR- LESTER BOWLES Biology English MRS. FLORENCE BRUSH MISS IANIE CHILES SPC1HiSh Mathematics I , Q te I I, I 3 ji- ,f fu ft! I , p, . arc, MISS MARGARET CHILES 1X.1U?TlI?Tf' Clothing Q9I'qfia.f1f,f+ wi Q ,Ev :ff-', I 'A Q, V, SS if 3 , 'c A I pl , alll., Q Sli li-if fi ' 'Bkl,? fi,l, , J, ', 1 1 I '-Ji 'U' ' Q., Z 4 A f f .4,,fZf ' r f fykggz' :,, V 4 , , .. ,f iw, A ,Lv I :ff 7. l5