Hickman High School - Cresset Yearbook (Columbia, MO)

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- r: ' y% ASSISTANT EXECUTIVES MR. E. A. McKAY Assislunt Prhuipal The student of Economics, American (Jovern- ment, or Sociology would be disappointed if Mr. McKay did not come hurr ing, a bit late, into his room one door east of the office. He plunges into the discussion and is soon oblivious to everything except the question in hand. If, how- ever, some negligent student, having let his mind stray for the moment is caught napping, a long list of special reports for the next day ' s work will follow. Mr. McKay will long be remembered for his ability to add some bit of actual experience or some spice of humor to a situation thus made more enjoyable. MISS EMMA CRAWFORD Secy to Principal Although Miss Crawford is apparently tlie one who catches up vith us when we skip and is eternally wanting to know our where- abouts, she is none the less a true friend. When we are absent it is she who calls up to find out why. You can imagine, of course, our humili- ation if we should unfortunately answer the telephone. ' hen called to the office we walk down the hall with our hearts full of fear, only to be met by the rea ssuring smile of the person who is tvervonels friend. MISS ACEXA BOOTH Sec ' y lo Superintciuient This is the smiling personage who keeps strict watch over affairs in Mr. Oliver ' s office. To describe her exactly would be difficult. Xo one entirely understands her; perhaps that is what makes us regard her so highly. Her outstand- ing characteristics are her smile and her ef- ficiency. We are especially grateful to Miss Booth because through her careful planning of menus, we each day enjoy delicious and nour- ishing food. I 4— L { d A Lu y H nA lJ t{ y M tvou ' . 1931 CRESSET Page 21

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EXECUTIVES MISS SAIDEE STEAN Principul The reason for our summonb, to the ortice is usually clear to us. If, however, we are com- pletely in doubt, there is no immediate enlighten- ment, for our Principal is in no particular hurry to dispense with the subject at hand. Her ap- proach to our trouble is calm, and usually con- tains a mixture of fun and seriousness that is admirable, though we may fail to appreciate it at the time. As we turn from the oHice into the quietude of the long, cool corridor, our minds are flooded with remembrances of one who, during the past three years ' quest of knowledge has come to know and understand us as few ever have; who, through a period of important development has set for us high ethical standards that will, in the future, call us back in appreciation to our friend and counsellor. Miss Stean. MR. W. I. OLIVER Supl. of Schools Imagine, if you will, the Hickman High School of the Future with a flower bordered drive circling in from the highway, with many tennis courts, and with a football field enclosed by a large race track. Perhaps students are crowding the bleachers, while banners wave in the breezes, and the echoes ring with the tune of Hickman ' ill Shine Tonight. This fascinating possibility is the dream of our Superintendent, Mr. Oliver, and he has the habit of making his dreams come true. It is with pleasure that we express our appreciation of his constructive leadership, and pledge our support in these undertakings, which mean a greater Hickmap High Scjjool. ' U df ' 1931 CRESSET Page 20

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ENGLISH NrRS. CYNTHIA McHARG Englis i IJ, 11 ' Shelley — Keats — Chaucer — Shakespeare — The Cresset — Room 105 and Senior English. Never was there such a room full of words — the songs of bards, — the essays and sonnets and lyric poems of the world. Mrs. McHarg leads us into the land of storytelling, and arouses our imagina- tion ' s best efforts in such a way as to make us understand and enjoy this difficult literature and appreciate and love the one who guides our efforts. MISS TRUE GAINES Englis i II. Ill Now, Cresseteers, let ' s get out our television sets and tune in on station T-R-U-E — G-A-I-N-E-S, that brand ' new English Broad- caster who joined up with the Hickman Network only this year. Yes, you guessed it. She ' s that new English teacher who has created such a stir of enthusiasm for literature, gerunds, and punc- tuation among the Hickman inmates. Her students will tell you that English is an enjoyable subject this year. Let ' s all wish Miss Gaines a long and successful engagement with the Hickman Network! iVIISS ROBERTA HOWELL English II, III Remembrances of those gentle commands to prepare write-ups monthly for the Purple and Gold: the general knowledge from Long ' s Amer- ican Literature, and perhaps a faint recollection of rhetoric from the handbook; these, and a vivid picture of the personality in Room 211 are the reasons why English under Miss Howell is an enjoyable and worthwhile subject. Her ability to make any occasion a success, and her manner of making everyone a friend, are the things for which students remember Miss Howell. 1 19 3 1 CRESSET Page 22