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

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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

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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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.:N1ef-LaLus-w-- -----k---sw - ---- - 7fae Q'leam Gm 14 Bmw and .emma 5:45 The art start again was given one period daily for making the Year Book. All art stu- dents who rated S or above, who could arrange their schedule so as to join the sixth period class, constituted the main body ot the GLEAM art staff. These students and others on the art stair who worked study periods and at ter school kept the design and layout of the book progressing. They also made plans tor, arranged schedules, and directed the taking of all pictures. Class pictures were the iirst problem. The seniors' pictures were taken by lohn Taylor's lean Sardou Studio, which repeated the attractive offer made last year. A representative of the National School Photo Service took individual pictures of all juniors and sophomores. Our group pictures of clubs, societies, classroom views, etc., were taken by Stewart Beebe Studio, Kansas City. T As prints of pictures came in, the staff members were busy checking lists, alphabetiz- ing class groups, making and trimming individual pictures, also planning for panel arrange- ments. This required knowledge' of scale enlargements, of accurately drawn layoutsjand of proper mounting in panel designs. .' Considerable time was given to interviews with our engraver and our printer. Both men generously assisted us with technicalities. The staff willingly cooperated to make possible the GLEAM for 1946. Neldine Gragg has been our chairman or Art Editor, and Yvonne Hattey assistant editor. Others who car- ried considerable responsibility were Charles Layland, Suzanne Carpenter, Betty Martin. Billy lean McDonald, Iohnny Chrisman, Roger Parrish, also Knot in the picturel Linford Briggs, M. V. Martin, and Bernell Stinson. The staff is fortunate in having as Sponsor, Miss Nell Sampson, who has had much ex- perience in book work. I STANDING: Ianet Luft, Sally Cutler, Bessie Burris, Barbara Howe, Betty Lou Martin, Betty Caldwell, lrene John- son, Miss Nell Sampson, Leonard Heman, Johnnie Chrisrnan. SEATED: Roger Parrish, Helen Hendrix, Suzanne Carpenter, lean Bruce, Betty Martin, Ruth Stovall, Neldine Gragg, Vera Edwards, Betty Bell, Iudy Owens, Billie McDonald, Yvonne Hattey. NOT IN PICTURE: Charles Layland. , 26 1 r -liek - --':e,.,m...-:,e,,..-,..... -... ..-..i..., -,., Y , ,