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

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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

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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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' . .ii ,A,A 5' . A f ' . V .V 1. A , . ti' ' i , 167' F2 555 If I . MISS ELLIS CLEMENT MR. LEO DONOHEW MISS GLADYS EVANS MR. SAMUEL HARRIS Science Commerce Biology Agriculture MISS LUCILLE HAWES MISS EMINA HILL MISS MARIE HORD English English ' COII11T191'Ce One of the-most popular teachers in Chrisrnan is Miss Ellis Clement. ln addition to teaching physics and aeronautics, Miss Clement is a co-sponsor oi the Science Club and also a sponsor of this year's senior class. Mr. Leo Donohew is a teacher of secretarial practice and typing. Also, he is a senior class sponsor, is in charge of this year's Typing Staff of the GLEAM, and serves on the Na- tional Honor Society Committee. The teacher of that interesting subject, biology, is Miss Gladys Evans. She, too, is a co-sponsor of the Biological Division ot the Science Club. Though new at Chrisman, Miss Evans is Well-known and liked. To train America's future farmers and agriculturists is the job of Mr. Samuel Harris. He teaches six iull classes a day, as he is the only teacher of agriculture in Chrisman. Another newcomer on the iaculty, Mr. Harris, is Well liked. A most capable teacher of sophomore English is Miss Lucille Hawes. ln addition, Miss Hawes is a very active and competent sponsor oi the Nautilus.Literary Society. Our school was greatly handicapped when Miss Emina C. Hill became ill this year. Her junior English and senior literature pupils realized the absence of this admirable teacher. The Literary Staff oi the G-LEAM, the Art Club, and the Art Honor Society have missed her enthusiastic and inspiring sponsorship. - Miss Marie I-lord is the school treasurer. ln addition to this, she teaches typewriting, general business, and commercial law. She is Well liked by all students. 16