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

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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 , ,

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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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SEATED Kleft to rightl: Charles Layland, Audrey Weddle, Dorothy Eastwood, Elizabeth Collings, Ramona Bow- en, Bob Cook, Ben Alton, Phyllis Clark. STANDING: Miss Verda Hiller, Louanna Bauer, Carol Sims, Shirley Fuller, Co-editor Marianne McBride, Co-edi- tor Virginia Gard, Rosemary Olson. NOT IN POICTURE: Nancy Sewell, Harry McGuire. we rf- swf A year book like the GLEAM would not be possible were it not for the diligent efforts of a literary staff. Members of the staff are carefully chosen for their ability to Write: they must maintain an average of S or above in English. These students volunteer their time and efforts for the publication of the annual. The literary staff Works in co-operation with the design and layout staff. After the dummy, which is a groundwork of the book, is prepared, the literary editors measure the allotted space for CODY, and assignments are given to contain a designated number of Words. Each year the staffs choose a theme to develop Within the book, and the literary staff does this by the Writing of articles around the basic idea. The members and editors of the staff strive to create a better GLEAM every year for the students of William Chrisrnan. They endeavor to produce a publication that will be cherished in future years. The GLEAM reflects the changing trends of personality and style embodied year by year in the William Chrisman students. When all articles are Written, the staff member's Work is complete. Then comes the revision and proofreading of the articles by the sponsor and co-literary editors. After it is checked and approved, the copy is typed. Many staff members devote a great deal of their time to extra typing. The compiling of a year book is a tedious job, but, with the capable guidance of the sponsor, Miss Verda Riller, the co-operationlof the editors, Virginia Gard and Marianne McBride, and the industrious efforts of members of the staff, the 1946 edition of the GLEAM is presented. 27