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

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.XX.. v JOSEPH F. BENSON i Principal, Divixion I When asked to give his perspective of the educa- tional program offered at Chrisman Mr. Benson re- plied that the fundamental purpose of education in Chrisman is to provide an instructional program to reach the need of all students of high school age who are able to benefit from instruction. To reach these needs, the program must provide now and in the future: unity - by means of general education which is the common preparation for citi- zenship and social competence and diversity - by means of specially selected programs of study to meet the interest, individual goals and differences in abili- ties of students. It is hoped that in high school, students will ac- quire many opportunities to live adequately and richly in their social environment. Through such abundant living, it is anticipated that students will: Qlj speak clearly, write effective- ly, read efficiently, Q21 listen intelligently, observe skillfully and attack problems courageously, C3j ac- quire a desire to live wholesomely, HQ develop an interest in the processes of government, Q55 observe the laws of their country and f6j accept the prin- ciples of a democratic government. A desire to follow this program and to live by these principles will make for all a happy full life. Principal stresses unity and variet Secretaries who comprise the office force of Chris- man become an integral part of the entire personnel. They keep numerous records, make numerous re- ports, answer phone calls, listen to the complaints of MRS. MARJORIE CONUS MRS. BONNIE ALLIN Bookkeeper-Secretary Secretary teachers and students and write tardy and absentee admits, just to mention a few of their duties. Some of them are in the office from 7:00 a.m. un- til 5 :3O p.m. MRS. JEAN WORTH Attendance Secretary vs, i vi

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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

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.l PN f: 9 X ....,,- ' Ns .-. 3 if Melribers of the Board of Education met in regular session Everett lNfICCluhan, ineniberg Mrs. Floyd Snyder. S1 pttsl Tuesday, September 12, 1961 to consider the problems emi- dentg Harold Smith, member, STANDING: Donald Slushei nent to the beginning of the school year. Numerous spccia l Ill6II'lbCI'Q lXfIrs. Frank Baldus, member: Ray llmdx sessions were held to solve the many issues cognizant to member. the building program, These ineinbers are SEATED: J. Board of Education How does a Board of Education plan for the space age? fly first planning for the present. It believes that the child is the center of the school and the prime rea- son for its existence. Mrs. Snyder further refiects that every effort is made to staff the schools with well trained conscientious teachers. Their goal is to develop citizens, who are val- uable to society, by encouraging and guiding the in- dividual to work out his own ideals and the manner in which he will meet and work with his fellow man. The Board of Education is the legal instrument, re- sponsible for providing buildings, stall' and policy for children of the district. It is the interest and support of their parents and neighbors who build in them the de- sire ancl ambition to take advantage of all opportunities offered. The board will continue to plan for the present and the future, They hope that each student will always re- member to 'fFollow the Glearnf' plans for future NIRS. FLOYD SNYDER. SR. Prexident Na! X lib- 25