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

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+1 N Qi-1545.251-v. f:1rHa-zz..--11:4 'W ' ----' J ' A' SEATED tleft tc rightl: Mr. R. A. Guyton, Mrs. I. R. Austin, Mrs. l. W. Fisk, Mrs. H. A. Lund. STANDING: Mrs. R. Mitchell, Mrs. W. C. Vardeman, Mrs. H. W. Allen, Mrs. I. E. Phillips. p 7 o 0 Today one ofthe most important organizations in William Chrisman is the Parent Teacher Association. lts purpose is to help provide a systematic parental training which will aid in harmonious co-operation between the parent and child in this rapidly changing civiliza- tion. The chapter at William Chrisman was organized in 1917 by Mrs. A. l... Yingling and has the honor of being the first organization of parents and teachers in Missouri. The P. T. A. has five objectives in its-activities: l. To promote the welfare of the child and youth in the home, school, church, and com- munity. 2. To raise the standard of home life. 3. To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of the child and youth. 4. To bring into closer relationship the home and the school, that the P. T. A. may co-operate intelligently in the training of the child. 5. To de- velop between the educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education. ln the past year the P. T. A. has done a great deal for the student body in sponsoring the mixers after football and basketball games, in 'taking care of the concessions at Teen-Town and giving a juke box to the school for their use at the mixers and Teen-Town, and the pur- chasing of or complete new set of records for the juke box. The biggest P. T. A.-sponsored event is the senior dance, regarded by seniors and alumni as one of the most important of their high school career. This year the annual Founder's Day program, held February 7, had as its speaker Mrs. R. D. Etzenhouser who, during the course of her talk, produced a book full of early records of William Chrisman and her activities. The program was unusually interesting to all present. This year the organization was most successfully led by the following officers: President, Mrs. Paul Lowry, who resigned in December and was succeeded by Mrs. Iarnes R. Austin, first vice-president, Mrs. R. N. Seroy, second vice-president, Mrs. Iohn Fisk: recording secre tary, Mrs. Roy Guytonp corresponding secretary, Mrs. Charles Neety historian, Mrs. Homer Al lenp and auditor, Mr. Gregory Lefever. - 24

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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

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fzfzdmamt CU STODIANS lohn Haun, Iohn Greer, W. H. lohnson, I. C. Benson Perhaps one of the most important characteristics of a school is its appearance. The stu- dents and teachers must have the best conditions possible under which to work. Therefore, we can readily see the great responsibility that is placed in the hands of the custodians. Mr. Iohn Greer is senior custodian, leading in seniority with sixteen years of capable ser- vice rendered to Chrisman. His duties are those pertaining to the second and third floors of the new annex. Mr. Iohn Haun, too, has proved himself capable during eight years of faithful service. Mr. Haun's duties consist of keeping the basement, second, and third floors of the new an- nex. Mr. Fields, the fireman, is the man that keeps the school so Warm and comfortable during the long Winter months. ' , Mr. I. C. Benson and Mr. W. H. lohnson, also have worked long and diligently to make our school so pleasant a place in which to study. Clearly we are much indebted to our five faithful custodians Who have served us and William Chrisman, so admirably. Yes, appearance is an important characteristic of a school, and through our custodians' dependable services we may Well be proud of Chrisman. Northeast Corner Ol Chrismcm 25