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

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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

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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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ln addition to the many interesting assemblies presented by school organizaztions, some out-of-school speakers were secured. Outstanding among these was Mr. Ira B. McCarty, who was a foreign correspondent for the Kansas City Star during the war. Mr. McCarty gave a very interesting lecture which included much information from the Pacific war. Mrs. Asen- ath Schroeder was the sponsor for the Assembly Committee. Since President Harry S. Truman was graduated from Independence High School, the Council thought it fitting that a large oil painting of the President be hung in the hall. Mr. H. W. Lindsay was commissioned to paint the portrait which was presented in May. Pauline Cramer was chairman ofthe Gold Star Scroll committee. The scroll is being made by Mr. Walter Webb's classes and when complete, will be hung in the main hall. The list of names on the scroll will be printed elsewhere in the GLEAM. The Elections and Organizations Committee, besides sponsoring the class and council elections, has revised the club charters. Mrs. Mary Foster Williams was the advisor for this committee. Although a 'juke' box was ordered, delivery this year was not possible. Therefore, there were tew student mixers. The Social Committee was sponsored by Miss Berneta Sher- man. The Finance Committee, sponsored by Miss Mary Kennedy, besides their regular duties, took the job of mailing the Envoy to graduates still in the service. ' Sponsored by Mr. Leo Donohew, the Honors and Awards 'Committee had the clifticult task of revising and completing the Honor-Point System. 23