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

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At the first meeting, September 28, 1961, the following oflicers met in an executive session: SEATED: Mrs. Strother Livesay, Mrs. Harold Lorimer, Mrs. L. E. Oberhelman, Mrs. Claude Stone, Mrs. G. W. Prichard, Mrs. Reuben Meyer. MIDDLE ROW: Mrs. C. O. Jones, Mrs. Francis Kassen, Mrs. Forest Ingram, Mrs. Vern Meinershagen, Mrs. George McClary, Mrs. Earl Balke, Gregory Lefever. BACK ROW: Mrs. Paul Smith, Joseph F. Benson, Edward Shelton, Mrs. Elmer Shults. Parent Teacher Association MRS. L. E. OBERHELMAN President Interested parents and teachers comprising the mem- bership of the Chrisman Parent Teacher Association have had as their theme, Know Your Schoolsi' for this school year. Back-to-School night was the evening of September 28 at Division I and October 10 at Division II. Parents went through their child's regular schedule. This gave them opportunity to meet the teachers and learn what each course included. College night, December 1, pro- vided an opportunity for parents and students to learn about their preferred colleges and universities. Another meeting was held February 15 and the con- cluding meeting in April. 26

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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

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DOROTHY BALES ONEIDA BEEMAN Counselor Science f x 1 1 '- 94, 3., Schools are maintained for students, but students without teachers would accomplish nothing. Teach- ers are needed to guide students toward their perspective goal. The faculty for 1961-1962 was com- prised of one hundred eight instructors. Among these, seventy-two taught at Division I and the remaining thirty-six at Division II. Teachers spent many hours preparing and teach- ing lessons. More time was needed to grade papers. Several teachers were still going to school, so that they would be better qualified as instructors. Many stayed after school hours to help students or to sponsor class and club activities. Mrs. Ruth Brown, Latin teacher, Mrs. Mary F. Clements, Spanish instructor, and Miss Verda Riller, French teacher, made certain that both divisions had foreign language classes. Don Welborn, music instructor, also taught music at both divisions. Kenneth Smith, C.O.E. instructor was called to active service with the 442nd Air Force squadron at Richards-Gebaur air base October 1, 1961. His tour of duty will include 12 months or more. Lawrence Cook was his temporary replacement. The success of students depends on the teaching ability of the faculty. The march through perspective ELLEN BIDSTRUP DOROTHY BIERBAUM Englifh English is enriched by teachers. These open pathways of knowledge SGT. KENNETH BREWER ELWOOD BROWN LINDA BROWN RUTH BERNICE BROWN ROTC Music Citizenship Latin ilmi. Health, PE Coach RONALD BRUCH FLORENCE BRUSH r If A ,- Q' . gg' . ,X 3 Spanish