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

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Mr. Shelton believes that William Chrisman high school represents a great achievement, one of which all can be proud. It has contributed immeasurably to the raising of the communityis standards of living and cul- ture. It has been responsive to requests to fulfill many functions. William Chrisman must continue to be intellectually stimulating, with high academic goals. At the same time it must provide education that develops citizenship, mental health and the ability to live effectively with others. With such guide lines, William Chrisman high school will continue to perform well its mission of help- ing adolescents to become responsible adults. Mr. Brown thinks everyone at the present time real- ' izes more and more that society demands mature and well-informed citizens. Administrators would hope that EDWARD SHELTON the experiences provided during the high school years Principal, Division II They believe that illiam Chrisman add measurably as students attempt to take their places in society. It is Mr. Brown's wish that each pupil take advantage of the school life opportunities presented to him. As the student does, there de- MRSA ALICEWOIRHAY13 velops a confidence in his ability to make decisions for himself and Attendance Sgffefafy to rely on his own judgment. With maturity comes an awareness of the responsibility to make intelligent decisions based on knowledge, sound thinking and rea- soning - always with a regard for the rights and privileges of others. Only insofar as students avail themselves of these opportu- nities will their greatest potential be realized. LEROY BROWN Vice-Principal, Division II MRS. MARY HOLLADAY Secretary 22

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Coming to the Independence school system as di- rector of instruction in 1951, Dr. O. L. Plucker be- came superintendent in 1954. His duties include the general supervision of the entire school program, su- pervision of the planning and erection of new build- ings and the maintenance of old buildings and supervision of allocation of school funds. Dr. Plucker was graduated from Augustana Col- lege, received his Master's degree from the Univer- sity of South Dakota and his Doctorls degree from the University of Colorado. DR. O. L. PLUCKER Superintendent to facilitate a banner school year Dr. Plucker pointed out that making the William Ohrisman school year a unified whole in 1961-1962 has not been an easy task. With a split shift schedule and a highly crowded household, maintaining a pro- ductive unity has been a real task. He salutes the teachers, principals, custodians, sec- retaries and most of all, the wonderful young people who make up Chrisman's student body. Their deter- MRS. PAULINE BROWN Secretary to Superintendent mined efforts have made this year as fine as any other. Seen in perspective 1961-62 has been another banner year at W.C.H.S. The secretaries in the central oflice help keep all the detailed business and detailed reports in good form. They perform all the duties of an efficient sec- retary which keep any office running smoothly. MISS JANEARL JONES Secretary, Board of Education ir -Mif- is .fS,,, , Q , as 3 -, afi '39 fx ' 1 f s. ,et , -. ,, L is ia, git. X sfifili ' ya. ' 5 . A1 N sr- H ,.f

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WILLIAM L. BURLINGAME GREGORY L, LEFEVER Vice-Principal, Division I Vice-Principal, Division I represents great accomplishments This is lNilliam L. Burlingame's First year as vice- principal. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics degree from Central Missouri State College and a Master of Science in Education degree from the University of Kansas. His experience includes 12 years as a mathematics teacher. Mr. Lefever has been vice-principal at Chrisman 17 years. Mr. Burlingame shares Mr. Lefever's views as to the adjustment of William Chrisman students during this year and the effect it will have upon future years. They believe that the 1961-62 school year at William Chrisman has been differ- ent in several aspects for all those concerned with the school and its activities. Many anticipated problems turned out to be not so serious after allg on the other hand many new ones arose. Conditions this year forced upon all personnel and students a period of adjustment, troublesome at times to be sure, but on the whole stimulating. Everyone became flexible when he may have been self satisfied. A good school, to be a growing vital entity, must assume a practice of continuing self appraisal and critical evaluation of its practices, goal and beliefs. It is hoped that this growth with and for Chris- man students profiting from the past experiences, may continue long into the future. 23 MRS. ROBERTA DeKESEL Library Clerk ...-1 MRS. RUTH ARNOLD Attendance Secretary