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

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v With such a Well qualified, active, and congenial group of teachers and friends to guide them, the stu- dents of William Chrisman should go forth into adult life well prepared for it's problems. Chrisman's stu- dents are fortunate to have a faculty in which the various members are glad to gave their talents to de- velop future leaders and rejoice in the success of the students under their tutelage. NORTH SIDE OF CHRISMAN THE CLOCK um? 21

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FIRST SEMESTER HOWARD DOWNS, Pres. VIRGINIA GARD, Sec'y SECOND SEMESTER MILTON HUGHES, Pres. RUTH STOVALL, Sec'y S enamel!! The Student Council of William Chrisman High School was organized in the latter part of 1940. February 3, 1941, the first officers were formally installed. This organization, one of the most active in Chrisman, was formed to promote a closer relationship between stu- dents and faculty, to help improve school conditions, and to prepare the students for be- coming better citizens and better leaders. . Howard Downs and Milton Hughes, both outstanding students, successfully filled the of- fice of president for the first and second semester of 1945-6, respectively. The other officers for the first semester ably carried out their duties. These officers were vice-president, Sam Ellingtonp secretary, Virginia Gard: treasurer, Richard Van Dyke: and parliamentarian, Bob Hickam. The second semester officers filled their offices equally well. These officers were vice-president, Stanley Brightwellg secretary, Ruth Stovall, treasurer, Don Robinson: and parliamentarian, Curtis Weddle. ln February Curtis was called to the Navy, and Don Dalton was elected to fill the vacancy. ' The first project of the Council was to elect two representatives to serve on the Inde- pendence Teen Town Committee. Howard Downs and Virginia Gard were selected to serve. Although efforts were made to secure a hall of our own for Teen Town, no place was available. Consequently, Teen Town was held in the Memorial Building. The second semester Bob Hickam, Sam Ellington, and Patty Ramsey were elected to assist in planning programs for Teen Town. At Christmas a special orchestra was secured for a gala holiday dance. On April 20, which was the final session for Teen Town this year, Iohnny Coon and his orchestra furnished the music. ' -- 22