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

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1927 volume:

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P MM... ,..s..5..,-.1 L. 1 5: 2 ,.,,,,,,,,,,,c,,x, . ,- M ,111 .:-..-....:e.A.-,.. d-.,..,e...-.-.s.:.w-ur-:nf:s.:n1f':'f Brown Ott Dickinson Van Smith Erickson Helff Board of Educatzon Frank R. Brown ..,..,,.....,,, .,.,....,,.,,.,..,.,,.,,,,,,, P resident Mrs. William Erickson ,,,,... .,.,......,......,,,,,, V ice-President Emil Helif Mrs. W. B. Dickinson Albert Ott Hubert Van Smith Mr. Brown and Mrs. Erickson have served on the Ways and Means Committee for the past five years. This committee purchases all the supplies, fuel, etc. Mr. Van Smith and Mrs. Dickinson have done some splendid work on the Hnance committee for the past year. Through the work of this committee fire hazards were reduced as well as insurance premiums. This committee also takes care of our bonded indebtedness. Mr. Ott and Mrs. Dickinson are the library and text-book committee. This committee purchases new books ior the public and school librariesg also text-books and maps for the entire system. Mr. Helff and Mrs. Erickson were on the building and grounds committee. Their duty is to keep the buildings in repair. This is quite a task considering the number of very old buildings and the small amount of available money with which to do this work. Mr. Helff has served seventeen consecutive years as a member of the Board of Education without having missed a regular meeting. Mrs. Rowena Davis Kenney was chosen to fill the unexpired term of her father, Mr. John W. Davis, who passed away last November after a continued service of more than twenty years as secretary of the Board. Mrs. Kenney's term expires in July and Mr. J. W. Hinde will take ller place as secretary. Page Eleven Our School System At this particular time when Independence is celebrating its hundredth anniversary, it is very fitting to look back and see the progress education has made in our city. It can truly be said that the Independence school sjystem has kept pace with modern progress. In 1897 there music and art supervisors. In 1904 there were eighteen approved high school units. Gradually we have increased and built upon what we had. To the four original schools have been added .the Benton, Bryant, McCoy, Chrisman, Alton, new Junior H1gh, and addi- tions to the Gilpin school. The increase in pupils and teachers in the last ten years has been very marked. In 1917 there were 2666 school children. Today, 1927, there are 4298, an 1n- crease of 1632 children. In 1917, 77 teachers were at work, while in 1927, 131 are engaged, an increase of 54 teachers. The units of high school credits offered have been increased from 18 to 41 1-2. About twenty thousand free books were issued this last year in all schools up to the eighth grade. There is a unit library in every room in every grade building. The Wil- liam Chrisman library is far above average with fifteen hundred volumes and students have free access to our city library of twelve thousand volumes. The school boasts two ideal play- grounds, one at the Alton school and the other the Chrisman athletic field. To date, this field has cost 38000, and plans are being made to expend a great deal more on it within the next few years. Class-room equipment in Independence schools is rated high. This includes maps, charts, laboratory equipment, etc. A splendid reading program for the ward schools has been worked out. The course of study is so arranged that a child can be transferred from one school to another and take up his studies at the same place in each text book. The schools receive much cooperation from the Parent-Teachers Associations. At the head of the Independence council, or group combining all Parent-Teachers, is Mrs. George Randall. Independence has had as superintendents of the system such men as Mr. W. F. Bahlmann, Mr. W. L. C. Palmer, and Mr. E. B. Street, who has been superintendent here for the past six years. Mr. George S. Bryant was principal of the high school for fourteen years. Following him Mr. William Hifner was acting principal for one year, Mr. E. B. Street from 1915 to 1918, Mr. D. C. Elliot from 1919 to 1921, Mr. R. B. Finley from 1922 to 1924 and Mr. J. N. Han- thorn for the past three years. Because the leaders of our school system have been such men as these, and because on our Board of Education have been men and women with the highest ambitions for the advancement of education, our schools have steadily moved forward. In spite of the fact that only recently have we added new buildings for the housing of our school children, the expansion problem will soon confront us again. At present there are only three vacant ward-school rooms. In two schools the office is being used as a class-room, and the Ott school borrows one room from Junior High because of crowded conditions. There is practically no overhead cost in the Independence school system, for there are only four teachers in our system who do not meet classes regularly for full-day work. These are Mr. Street, super- lntendent of schoolsg Mr. Hanthorn, principal of High School, Mr. A. C. Morris, principal of Junior High, and Miss Ramsey, principal of Columbian school. Independence has many more children to take care of in its schools than other cities of the same population throughout the state. The population of this city is 11,686 and we take care of 4245 children. One city wi-th a population of 12,000 takes care of only 2492 children and another with a population of 10,000 takes .care of only 2800 children. This means that In- dependence has the problem of fourteen to seventeen hundred more children with practically the same amount of money as other towns her size. It is indeed a real problem and one which requires united effort on the part of all those trying to solve it. We are justly proud of our schools and proud of the progress they have been constantly Tilakmg- The faculty is working in unison and this means a great deal to the progress of any Syslem' The motto Of 'Che STOUD, if W9 may judge by the cooperation which Mr. Street sa' s '- ' ' as . . y he ls Tecewlng, might be this, We are not thinking of the best school, but are thinking and working for the best school system were four schools in our city, Columbian, Noland, Ott, and Young. As early as 1897 there were Page Twelve Q..-.-.-so-:nw-:zz-v -: -:.-:--7- -5.....j::.j:.f:a1f?:vv:nna.f-3-3,-:cl EUGENE B STREET Supermtendent of Schools Page Thzrteen .:.EZ-x Page Fourteen JAMES N. HANTHORN Principal of William Chrisman High School Sampson Janie Clules Valpraiso, Indiana M athematzcs Margaret Phelps Unlverslty of Missouri Hrstory Cwzcs Ecorwrmcs D C Elliott Baker Unlverslty Chemistry Physzcs Mabel Potter Teachers Trammg S oczology J Chiles Phelps Elllott Potter M Chil Moss Morris De Shazo Faculty Margaret Chiles University of Chicago Home Econormcs Nellie E Sampson Colorado State Teachers Art Supervrsor of Schools Mildred B Moss Miss Wolcotts School Commerczal L E Morris College C M State Teachers College M echamcal Drawmg Ladies College Of fzce Secretary ES Page Fzfteen ' I University of Missouri Mrs- L- E' Deshazo az , ,.,. .-.-.,..........-........-:D.:.:fx.:.-r n , , me ,,..-,....v.sm.1::e.m:.:1::1 , ... fi . . , It ,1 ,1:-111: J 1. . . Singleton Campbell Hawes Lucas Smlth Stl rges Little Endicott Krumbach Page Sixteen Faculty Ellen Singleton University of Missouri Lat-in Mabel E. Campbell C. M. State Teachers' College English Biology Virginia Hawes University of Kansas History Mary R. Lucas C. M. State Teachers' College Mathematics Jessie Smith University of Missouri Music Supervisor of Schools Mildred C. Sturges - University of Missouri English Clarence H. Little Southwestern College Athletic Director Sociology J. V. Endicott University of Colorado History Agriculture Emma Mae Krumbach University of Kansas English Gibbons Lewis f .,,.. Moore Reinseh McAllister Craven Davis Palmer Fitterling Mary Alice Gibbons University of Missouri History Civics Sociology French E. A. Lewis University of Kansas Chemistry Mrs. Jessie Moore University of Missouri Library Study Hall Elta May Reinsch University of Kansas Physiology Sewing Faculty S. Etta McAllister C. M. State Teachers' College Physical Education Bertha M. Craven C. M. State Teachers' College Commercial Blevins Davis University of Missouri English Elizabeth Palmer William and Mary College Spanish English Eva J. Fitterling C. M. State Teachers' College History Commercial Page Seventeen , .-, .-..... 5...--m.vux-sea.-:za:z::'rrT:iT: 2:2511 V W I t A ' 1 U , , , m,,mmg ,M a.:,,.x..T-: .1 ..M-f.-f.n--.-s.:m:4::,:4:c::,t':L.f.,. ,. , ' ff . . . .'2 .1 .','.'. , ,.f'gT,,'Qf',' jf 51 Q, , , ' il ' ' ' ' Student President First Semester '26-'27 Reginald entered school four years ago and early distinguished himself as an excellent student. In his Sophomore year he became president of his class and filled the office very efficiently. He was always willing to work for the school and was a great aid to Miss Chiles in handling football games. At the close of his Junior year he was selected by the student body as their president for the first semester. In this capacity he worked very diligently and arranged very entertaining and helpful assem- blies. He always promoted student assemblies yet we had some very entertaining speakers from out- side the school. All school activities of the school were enthusiastically supported by him. ' During his Senior year he was elected as a member of the National Honor Society which fact alone testifies to his ability. Reginald was loved by everyone because he was more than a president, he was a friend to all and Student Presidents ,tw ..t. . , ,V ff--N always ready to offer his assistance to others. Page Eighteen JAMES BRIGHT President Student Body Second Semester '27 When James entered school four years ago he was just one of the Freshman class. Soon, however, he became one of the leading members of his class and commanded the respect of everyone. His grades have always been superior and he was con- sidered an excellent student. He was always willing and eager to work for the school, and when he was a Sophomore he began to draw cartoons for our Gleam . He worked very hard to make our football games a success and spent much out-of-school time to accomplish this end. At the close of the first semester he was elected president of our school. Every school activity was sure of his hearty support. During his administration he brought some very excellent assemblies to us. We were allowed to hear President Coolidge's ad- dress on Washington's birthday, due to his efforts. All in all, James can be considered one of our best presidents, and one who did much to better the school. .--w::x.w.-- . 7:12.:Z7T'Z-Tf1: '-' '. ' Qwiom sewn iv u Page Nineteen -,-.3 ..::, -x t.-e..,,......-,., 4- 3:S'-me -B--- - ..-...---- ,Mi , , t Ruth Merker East Is West Shakesperian The scales hold no horror for her. William Erickson C Club Football C Short and mighty, athletics are his hobby. Arthur Fann C Club Football C Basketball C Gentlemen prefer blondes. Max Collins C .Club Football C Basketball C His touch in basket- ball is not to be ex- celled. Gertrude Cleveland Shakesperian May Fete Gym Revue Another blonde. Page Twenty Arden Grenwalt G. S. B. A lover of books can be found studying them when there's nothing else to do. Constance Annis Honor Society U. D. C. Prize Bi-Weekly C21 Whence came thy learning? Hath thy toil o'er books con- sumed the midnight oil? Maxine Thorpe As-You-Like-It From her harp strings came sweetest harmony. Gladys Young ' M Club If by work we gain greatness she's bound to attain. Julia Crockett As-You-Like It To know her is to love her. Allegra Luff Shakesperian Three Pegs Girls' Quartet A modern Diana,- Giggles at everything. Wallace Palmer Orator Athenian Honor Society Debate For my purpose holds to sail beyond -A ---. ,,... .....-,au ..-.f. 1.-.-.-me-.w-:4r:rL:r:r::'t: Verla Alexander Gym Revue May Fete Eternal sunshine settles on her head. Clara Butler Spanish Club M Club Kodak Club Good nature and good sense must ever join. John Jackson East Is West G. S. B. Handsome is as handsome does. William Randall Honor Society G. S. B. Class Day He has ideals and he lives up to them. the sunset and the baths of all the western stars. ' Thomas Brady A careful student, careful not to over-do it. Marie Rothmeyer Nautilus M Club A sweet smile and pleasant face - wh at more could one desire? Leonard Campbell C Club Football C Track C Bones to bones, skin to skin, ain't it heck when a feller's thin. Bertha Gunsolley Shakesperian Girl's Quartette As pretty as she is sweet. Page Twenty-one James Brl ght Student Pres Pres G S B One Act Play The gzrls all lzlce hzrn but he doesnt seem to mend Kathryn Haberlexn Honor Soclety Annual Gleam As You Llke It Thou hast the fatal gzft of beauty Honor Soclety Ed B1 Weekly C15 Nautllus A rnarden wzth such power to please can wzn the profs wzth wonderous Es Helen Jones Pres Nautllus C11 Excels zn one thrng drzvzng her Buzck ,.-, -..-,...............-s....-Mex... ..,.. ,.,,,,, - .-.. ,. ,,,.,,....,- - , .s.s...x:.m1:.::f:.'1'L ,.. ff , . ..::.1 3.1-3 . .-:-::, 21: .' .1 1 A rw' ' Lxda Mlller Glee Club Operetta Knows a lot but lc eps most of tt to herself Herman Holzbar Manhood when verg zng znto age grows thoughtful Mary Brewer Gym Revue May Fete Sweeter gzrls than she are few Leland Wlllard Honor Soc1ety S More rs thy due than more than all can pay - C25 . . . . CU Rosamond Filson . . G. . B. Frank Brown, Jr. G. S. B. Class Day An all round good fellow. Page Twenty-two Dorothy Allen Nautilus Her greatest delight is talking. Gene Allen Football C C ub A rural of Edzson s George Berkemeler Atheman It Pays to Adver xse East IS West Not afrazd of work but not exactly tn .syrn pathy 'wzth 'tt Mary Grube A good student, a credzt to herself, her class and her school Gladys Halliburton Nautllus Unexcelled 'ln loyalty and good nature Evelyn Gibbs Nautllus M Club Her sunny locks Ellzabeth Rxeck Nautllus Glee Club Operetta Cheerfulness costs nothzng Harriett Cash Honor Soclety B1 Weekly CID Thy beauty haunts my heart and soul Loulse McKinney Shakesperlan Glee Club Operetta Our lzttle steno Vlolet McFarlane Honor Soclety Operetta B1 Weekly C25 The scholar of the class Alvin Llenau H ts looks are serrous . . -...... .......---.-n.-.,.,..,.-.f.m-..-rg-Ea-a::r.:xr.1'1-:Q-::1r:' x-g:,: T '.j'f ' ' u yr u yy ' . ' - D 1 ' za , - t' yr H ' H - 1 fl J hang on her temples like a golden fleece. but you can never tell Page Twenty-three , A. .H Qi... .-2.3.4, ,. ,,,,..., .e-.1....,,:m:.....: ,,.,,, ,mm . ..,- .u..,,:,3e,f,-P.-1-renee-- N.:.:..:i..,i1.-.-1.f..e.::e4:i-g:r.:::::.:' 15-15 James Crick Athenian Bi-Weekly 12D Oh Gee! I wish I had a curl. Lane Jackson East Is West G. S. B. A lady's man-what lady? Vera Cox M Club Gym Revue May Fete She is nothing if not feminine. J. A. Becker G. S. B. Annual Gleam Bi-Weekly C11 All the qualifications of a regular fellow rolled- into one. Wilma Criley Sh akesperian Noble in every thought and deed. Page Twenty-four Frieda Wattenburg Pleasure and action make the hours seem shorter. Georgia McBride Spanish Club M Club Of all her parts- the eyes express thc sweetest hind of bash- fulness. Louise Robinson Nautilus Christmas Play Beauty accompanied by amiable qualities. Effie Lee Vail Shakesperian M' ' Club May Queen Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry and you ruin a per- fectly good complexion. Ruby Neff Ready to preside in a little red school- house. Leon Peoples Athenian Farceedingly wise- the rnan hath brains. Margaret Chapman Glee Club M Club Sailor Maids It hurteth not the tongue to speak fair words. William Goodman Athenian Not a child, I call myself a boy. Minnie Bates Dorothy Barrett As-You-Like-It She s little but she s wise she s a terror for her size. Marguerite Pendleton As-You-Like-It I am a woman. When I think I 'must speak. - Roberta Williamson Nautilus Honor Society Spanish Club Talks slou ly, so that she can think before she speaks. William Thomas - ....f-.-:Q-N . -.-.m....1-f,:e.w-1.r:v.:1-::rr:- t N t t ! x J 1 1 1 E. B. S. M Club Mischief sparkles in her eyes. Orrin Fry Athenian HCI! Football C They say genius dies young. I must be careful. G. S. B. Let's be jolly, for grief turns red hair to gray. Octa Brainard Glee Club M Club Gym Revue Never idles a mo- ment. Page Twenty-five , . ,.-. ..-.... .,.,...q.q,.v-z.g:-:...x:.'..::r:: -1--LT: L .ZS fi' . . ,,,.,,,.....W. -.- - - - zzlfxfff-7-5-r -- - - - Y - Y ,--- - Richard Brown G. S. B. An earnest worker, and a gentleman. Floyd Curnutt I profess not-talking, only let each man do his best. Dorothy Peglar As-You-Like-It The light of her smile drives all shadow away. Faye Alley Honor Society As-You-Like-It M Club If Knowledge is power, how strong she must be. Gertrude Offutt President E. B. S. You must know her, for you'll never hear her. ' Page Twenty-six Gladys Young M Club If by work we gain greatness she's bound to attain. Ruth Alley Honor Society E. B. S. M Club A gr-eat maiden whose chief delight is in her books. Sarah Griffith The windy satis- faction of the tongue. Katherine Head Shakesperian Glee Club Spanish Club What's the use of thinking if talking does as well? James Terhune A quiet many he doesn't snore in class. Calvin Duncan I sleep-wake me not! Lucas Choplin Live while you are living, because you are a long time dead. Joy Alumbaugh E. B. S. Bi-weekly 425 Those who say least often accomplish most. Marjorie Doutt Her timidity hides her many virtues. Caroline Baldry Shakesperian With pep that's in- exhaustible. Fern Hicks M Club Christmas Play Gym Revue Precious possessions are quite small in size. Ruth Hobbs Girl Scouts Quiet and indus- trious. Vera Thorpe Gym Revue May Fete Quiet is a virtue in itself. Wayne Keyes Honor Society Athenian Bi-Weekly CID Q21 It is great to be a handsome man. Ruth White Glee Club Operetta Gym Revue Sweet and smiling are thy ways. Page Twenty-seven . -.-, .-..-....,.......,v.v-J:-at-sgi:r:::s1'::-1,71 :,:'-:..If4 '- . .. .....r.,,,w.-,.:-. .,..s...,.:::,:.11:mr.11'1 ,..ff:f'Ftf:-: --------fl '- -f - Y sf 4 - V Paul Gould G. S. B. Ed. Annual None but himself can be his parallel. Harriet Kinser May Fetze- Gym REVIEW Bubbling o'er with fun and gladness. Gladys Larsen Bi-weekly up 425 As-You-Like-It Christmas Play Woman has ever been an inspiration , Afton Kelley Shakespearian English Essay And fair to behold is this maid of seventeen summers. Forest L. Simpson Class Day G. S. B. Always busyg no time for ladies. Page Twenty-eight Minerva Porter Glee Club Operetta Blonde hair is manu- factured, red hair comes natural. Hubert Lynch G. S. B. Senior President C11 HC!! I If you don't lcnow him-get busy. Mae Lafferty Shakespearian Glee Club M Club Studious she is but small of stature. - Milford Nace Orchestra Glee Club A student but no grind. Donnetta Bennion As-You-Like-It President C15 Honor Bright Annual Gleam Has a good line and usually puts it over. J T Westwood Athenlan Junlor Play Athenlan Play Behznd th footlzghts zsnt the only place he has a heavy ttne Ferne Simpson Nautllus Annual Gleam Her eyes the stuff dreams are 'made of Dorothy Bryant Glee Club Sa1lor Malds Gym Revue M uch rnrrth and no madness Rnlla Leeka Honor Soclety As You Llke It Annual Gleam She has eyes that talk Anna Belle Scott Annual Gleam B1 weekly Q13 M Club Her hazr LS not more sunny than h r heart Leroy Strohm Honor SOC1ety G S B Senlor Pres1dentQ2j I'o lwe rn the hearts we leave behznd Eugenia Adams As You Llke It Class Day The fzrst vzctzrn of the roll call Ellvert Hlmes Atheman B1 Weekly C25 Boys' Quartet Hrs pzcture won a gzrl, It pays to ad vrrlzse Verlla Short - a.........,n.:: - -:.:.:::.:,::?..f:1.j:-yi.-wang:-array-r:::-': ff:-A sez: ----H -- -- 1 4 l l . . - I . 1 ' - 1 n u . . F . 9 . - 1 1 , . . Orvxlle Hulmes Glee Club A gentleman of graceful ways. Honor Soclety Shakesperian Annual Gleam Snappy black eyes, the soul of fun. Page Twenty-nine James E. Buchanan Athenian Christmas Play One Act Play Life is just one argument after another. Helen Owens E. B. S. May Fete Gym Revue Quiet? Maybe 'till you know her. Lucile Twyman Honor Society Bi-Weekly C1j-- C21 And if she says she'll do it, 'twill be done without delay. Lois Daniel Shakesperian M Club Three Pegs Her pep and en- thusiasm always prove contagious. Aldine Smith Shakesperian M Club Three Pegs Peppy people ac- complish much Page Thirty Harry White Football C Basket-ball C C Club Let others do the laboring, I 'll do the rest. Ardith Roedel Nautilus Pres. C23 Junior Play Problems and figures come quite handy, For in mathematics she's a dandy. Mary Irene Madden Shakesperian Junior Play Devoted to-her studies. Mary Louise Fligg Honor Society As-You-Like-It Annual Gleam She's anice girl- if you don't believe it, ask her. Reginald Julian Honor Society G. S. B. Student Pres. C11 I thank whatever gods may be for my unconquerable soul. Earl Budd If I cant wade zt Ill bluff zt Frank Mayfxeld G S B Junlor Play Hzs azr hzs man ner all speak con fzdence Louella Long Shakesperxan For she was Just the quzet kznd whose nature never varzes Emma Butler M Club Gym Revue May Fete A well red young lady Louise Klng E B S A maiden never bold of spzrzt so stzll and quzet she Delta Farrell Gym Revue May Fete Demure and all a 'matd should be Dorothy Cockran Glee Club May Fete Gym Revue Her looks are wzse, her words are few Rlchard Graham G S B Honor Br1ght Make much of me, good men are scarce , . Y . 7 , - y .. Marcella Zutz Honor Society In framing an artist Arl has thus decreedg to make some good but others to succeed. Lucllle Howell Shakesperian She symbolizes ac- tion, school spirit and loyalty. Page Thirty-one as . ...... -......:,.:,.H.-.-K-an-e:a -: ': . .. .. if- - fu jnfzs ' Ronald Smith G. S. B. Boys' Quartette East is West He needs no eulogy -he speaks for him- self. Lawrence Childs Honor Society Editor Bi-Weekly 2 Athenian The world needs more like him. Dean Redfield Athenian His aim in life is to be seen and heard at once. F. R. Allen Athenian Bi-Weekly Q25 Good morning! Judge Delmar Goode G. S. B. Annual Gleam Bi-Weekly C15 C21 Doesn't care to be famous, only wants to be useful. Page Thirty-two Evelyn M od ie As-You-Like-It Must I study? What a waste of time. Otis Sutton Basket-ball C C Club' East is West He just drops the ball in. Daniel Snider G. S. B. Football Capt. C C Club Dislikes all pompous men with one excep- tion. Harriet Dunn Pres. Shakesperian C25 Her wit and ready humor makes her a jolly good pal. Carl Zumalt Quiet, exclusive, a worthy fellow. Robert Woodsmall Luck hates the slow and loves the bold. Hubert Siepel A country lad who comes to school to learn his R's . Harold Burson Blushes so much he looks sunburned. Oral Craton G. S. B. Bi-Weekly Give me an audience for a word or two. Porter McCarroll And then, he took up golf. Page Thirty-three . .,,-- -.....................n.x-an-c:.u4:.:,:::r:::r::'::'.15:11:27 ,., ,,,.,,,,,g,,,,,,.,....,s-,,: ,,.-fwfannw-srxzcxziara --.!1l , .-..fa, ,,.,1fJL HT, ' ' ' ' 'U . National Honor Society Seniors Chapter Number 266 The William Chrisman High School chapter Number 266 of the National Honor Society was installed under the directorship of Miss Mabel Potter in 1924. The members are of the upper fourth of the Senior Class. They are elected at three different times, five per cent at the end of their Junior year, five per cent at the end of the first semester and five per cent at the close of the Senior year. L The first two years there was very little interest but the tide has turned and students are working very hard to become members. The committee is selecting the members for quali- ties other than scholarship more than at the beginning. There are honor societies at the present for journalism and forensic instead of scholarship. Chrisman is thinking of having chapters of each. Membership in the Honor Society is an honor second to none in this school. At the end of their Junior year Rosamond Filson, Rilla Leeka, Leroy Strohm, and Law- rence Childs were selected by the committee. In February more members were selected, these being Wallace Palmer, Reginald Julian, Verlia Short, William Randall, Harriett Cash, Kathryn Haberlein, Mary Fligg, and Lucile Twyman. Those elected in April were Constance Annis, Leland Willard, Roberta William- son, Marcella Zutz, Wayne Keyes, Ruth Alley, Fay Alley, Violet MacFarlane. The Honor Society is sorry to announce that two of its members have died. These are Bertie Gore Penell and Frances Elliott. Page Thirty-four Friends I Have Met in Books Senior English Prize Essay By Afton Kelley It was on a cold December evening that I entered my study to enjoy a quiet evening with my best friends-my books! Taking a book from my paper-littered desk, I settled myself com- fortably before my open fire-place. Is there anything more interesting? A favorite bgok.. and I have many favorites-a comfortable chair, an open Hre. Glancing at the Window I saw the wind-swirled snow outside. It seemed to be clambering and beating against the Window for entrance. I wondered if it sensed the cheery, home-like scene within. But the turmoil without only added to the coziness of my haven. Thus I settled myself to read, but again and again, my eyes left my book to follow dreamily the dancing elfs in the fire. Were they mocking at me, I wondered,-mocking at my white hair and feeble limbs? Perhaps! But then, I was young once. I was young, and just one of the boys at school. My eyes left the fire and wandered about the walls, lined with books, until they rested on a certain shelf in the corner. There they were,-the books I read and learned to love during my high school years. Slowly my thoughts traveled back along the highway of my life, to my high school days. They were happy, carefree, yet ambitious days. There on that little shelf rested the symbols of those years. In those books were my real friends, friends acquired in youth and retained in old age, never forgotten. Should I summon them to visit with me this evening? Yes! What could be more delightful to a lonely old man than a quiet visit with the friends of his youth? How soothing to find them unchanged, to find them the same faithful friends, unaffected by the passing years. Ah! would We dare Wish ourselves un- changed? No. That is life. We would not change it. And so, one by one, I called forth my friends. I called, and they did not hesitate. Is that not a true friend? As I called each one it seemed that he had been waiting anxiously for the summons, as eager as I to meet an old friend. I called them in order as they were situated on the shelf. Partiality is an enemy to friend- ship. One by one they came to me. Plainly I saw them through the tire, smiling and nodding, or sad, or melancholy, yet unchanged. First came the Little Minister, Gavin Dishart. In my thoughts I went again with him to his church on Sunday, heard his earnest, humble sermons, which were still as beautiful as they had been those many years ago. Again I went with him to meet the Egyptian on the hill. Ah, Babbieg how he struggled between his duty and his love for you. Did you appreciate him? Kind, gentle soul that he Was. Gavin, you are a friend indeed. Now comes Hester Pryne, from the covers of The Scarlet Letter. Proudly and smilingly she faces me, her baby clasped close to her breast, her beautiful eyes looking bravely into mine. For who would fear a friend? I am your friend, Hester. My heart goes out to you as you stand alone in the market-place, the scarlet letter, symbol of shame, blazing on your breast. Ah, brave, faithful soul 5 how you must have suffered! How lonely your life must have been! Did you love the minister, Hester,-that you so wanted to shield him? But he suffered too, per- haps more so because he was being a hypocrite, unfair to you, and untrue to himself. But in your thoughts you were true to him as you Worked each day for your baby. They were unjust to you. Surely you were not so much a sinner. But drive the sadness from your heart with the thought that when life is hard it only makes heaven sweeter. And, despite your sin, for which you paid so dearly, I believe you deserve the rest and peace of heaven. Hester Pryne departs and a tiny urchin in rags smiles across the fire at me. Well I remember him. I-Ie is the pauper who for a short time changed places with the prince.. As he stands there, a smile on his dirty little face, I review some of the highlights of h1s life. lillrst, the coincidence of his birth's being on the same say as that of the prince. But there the similarity stops. While the prince grew up in luxury and ease, he grew up in poverty- A DHUPST, begging in the streets for his food. Yet his face had the same nobility and beauty as that of the prince. Page ,Thirty-five Mfg: sl 1' I ' 1 11.1 lj U Hg! li i ll l3!.j lla if il 'ily lie F A l M! ill! ligliisi vigil .H Ev 1139! 141: , 'llfelg I Me halt: if if-4 5 Qi ,V-, 1 are li, . gif 3 .fl l l HJ! l l l ,W Alai! lil' :ml 512523 ml iii!!! lid!! v.! il ll! J ig HN I mf lfli 1 wil fffn 'Fail 1 151 4 ff' :Vi wr rv lf!-'! Q I I I I W, I I 1 I 1 1 4 , , . -.-. -.... .......... 4..---M--- -- -.-1---.--Q , ,.,.l,, ,,,. H..-,, .H .,,,,::::.:...:., ,....mf..f,y-.-rs.us -ff - --- :'::t ' 1'- -D----. . .. .. '2 'Tf'l? ? T -A ' -- '---4' I can well imagine the curiosity which led him to the palace gates, and the lrnistalke whilch W o gained his entrance. What would be more natural than for two very human itte oys were dissatisfied with their lives to change it if the opportunity was offered,-especially, when in each other's lives they recognized the things for which they had always longed. It has never been man's lot to be satisfied with life, as given. Then when the novelty was worn off and he was used to the glamour of the court, the little pauper was no longer happy. How he wished for his old carefree life again. As a pauper he could do just as he wished, as his little boy in- stincts told him, but as a prince he could never be himself. And when the prince, after an equally unsatisfactory experience returned to claim his throne on coronation day, how happy they both were. What good friends they were. Although we envy the lives of other people, I wonder if we would be satisfied with them. Are you not, little pauper, more happy in your soiled clothes and dirty face, than you were in the guise of a prince? Yes, I know you are. Your shouts and laughter could come from nothing but a happy heart. My wish is that you always remain happy, my little friend. Next comes a friend for whom I have much love and admiration. Her name is Jane Eyre. It is a very plain name and indeed, she is a very plain girl, but she has a heart of gold. How bravely she received the ill treatment of her aunt. She was very unjust, Jane! From your aunt's'home I go with you to the boarding school, where you received little better treatment, but where you learned the meaning of love and friendship. How well you proved your super- iority and your ability to rise above your fellows. I can understand the restlessness and am- bition which led you out into the world and into the house where you met the man you learned to love. How you must have suffered, when on your very wedding day you learned that he was already married. I admire the courage which made you leave him and build up another life, alone, but, as you learned, among your kin. And not everyone would be so unselfish as to divide his inheritance with them as you did. - And at last the love and faithfulness which led you back to your lover.: He could easily love so faithful a soul. And now from the covers of Ivanhoe comes the beautiful Jewess, Rebecca. As she faces me, her dark eyes sad, but her head held high, my sympathy goes out to her, as indeed it does to all the unfortunate of mankind. Again I go with her to the Lists, and I watch with her be- side the bed of her wounded Knight. The fact that he did not, and could not love her did not lessen her love for him. Tenderly she nursed him back to health. And how proud she was when, while still weak, he came to her when her life depended on his strength and skill. En- dangering his own life to save hers, he repaid the service she had rendered him, and then re- turned to his wife, the fair Rowena. The sad face gazing at me across the fire lights in a happy smile because in me she recognizes a friend. The ,next comes a little uncertainly with a slight shuffle in his walk, and no few half- frightened glances. But, as I smiled reminiscently at this very characteristic creation of the master of his art, he takes courage and raising his head smiles faintly. Old Shylock could be sure he had a friend. He was unfortunate, therefore my friend. It was his nature to be greedy and cruel. He had only an exaggerated sense of justice. Added persecutions had made him distrustful of man. He looked on the Merchant of Venice as a bitter enemy. But where is a heart that would not melt in sympathy when Shylock leaves the court room, a crushed and broken old man? His daughter and his fortune gone, nothing is left in. life but bitter memories. Could we not befriend even a man like that? Would not the mere fact that he was distrustful of all God's creatures arouse sympathy in a warm human heart? Yes, Shylock, I could easily pat your stooped, withered old shoulder and bid you take courage and faith. After winter comes the freshness of spring. Next before my vision comes a little lady in a sunbonnet and a gingham dress. A basket of roses is on her arm and a pair of scissors in her hand. Her name is Phoebe Pyncheon and she has just stepped outside the grim old house of the seven gables. Ah, Phoebe, I remember how the dark, damp rooms were fairly radiated by your presence, and how your cheerfulness and beauty drew customers to the little old shop. How you cheered the heart of old Miss Pyncheon and her feeble brother, and how you interested and changed the ideals of the artist, Halgrave! You have been rewarded with the love of all mankind who know you. Yes, Phoebe, I am proud to call you my friend. I close my eyes to dream of your goodness. Page Thirty-six When next I look into the fire I see a bent and broken old man sitting at his loom B t is he old? No, not in Years, but grief has aged him. As I look Silas Marner raises his head arild smiles almost happily at a beautiful golden-haired baby playing on the Hoof beside him He raises his gnarled finger and motions for me to look at her too. It is his beautiful little ie who came to him, out of the storm in payment for his lost gold. I follow them througlinthe years as, under his tender care, she grows from a baby to a beautiful young woman How proud he was of her. His heart was no longer miserly, or his life empty. Silas Marner should like to shake hands with you. You are worthy of friendship. , There comes a light tap at my study door, and my reveries are ended. It is late. We have visited long. My faithful old servant comes in with a drink and a pleasant greeting. Farewell dear friends, you have gladdened the heart of a lonely old man. , - Famous Southern Schools U. D. C. Prize Essay By Constance Annis The youth of America have a priceless heritage in the schools of the South. Not only have they sent forth statesmen, orators, and authors that have fashioned the very fabric of our country in the past, but they stand today, with wide open portals, welcoming the youth of our time to still greater opportunities and inspirations. Inspiration? Yes. Because they are so closely connected with so many lofty characters, dear to the heart of every fair-minded citizen, whether of North or South. Here Jefferson, the father of democracy , labored, there Lee set the noblest example of patriotism 3 and, at still another place, Washington raised high the banner we still strive to follow. Some of these schools, William and Mary, Hampden- Sydney, Washington and Lee, University of Virginia, and others, are woven into the fibre of our national life. Their contributions to literature, science and diplomacy are momentous. The story of their founding, the men who made the colleges, and the illustrious graduates of them, and their place in history, will be set forth in the following paragraphs. In the quaint, historic town of Williamsburg, in Virginia, is situated the College of William and Mary. Under the energetic leadership of Rev. James Blair, a charter was secured directly from the English sovereigns, William and Mary. The following year, 1694, it was granted a coat of arms by the College of Heralds in London, a distinction unique among American Colleges if not among the colleges of the Worldg and with James Blair as president, it was launched forth on its long journey of success. The main building was designed by Sir Chris- topher Wren, the designer of St. Paul's in London, and although three times damaged by fire it has been restored identically. The president's house and the Brafferton building are types of the best colonial architecture. The former served as headquarters for General LaFayette during the Revolution, and being somewhat damaged, was restored by the French. Following the Revolution, the college was reorganized under a new governing board, of which the most infiuential member was Thomas Jefferson, a former student. James Madi- ' ' h were made son became president of the college, and under Jefferson s influence, great c anges U . ln the curriculum and organization, and the innovations Introduced were epoch-making ln their influence on education. JeEers0n displayed remarkable foresight and ranks as a pioneer ' - ' ' ' f d n lan ua es, in modern education. The grammar school was discontinued, and chairs o mo er' g g munici al law olitical economy, history, and medicine were introduced. Since its founding P ' P . . William and Mary has represented the best of Virginia, and was the center of the brilliant th embodiment social life of the state, especially while Williamsburg was the capital. , It was e 1 of the Cavalier element of England, and many of Willlam and Mary s sons went to Eng and , Page Thirty-seven . ..:..:.a,,-,.-, .,..-.,........... --- - H-- 1:1-f--.,.fa:.m.-1.-rrzf' friffffvri-sfffff-flfrlff-elf! to complete their education. George Washington, when chancellor, said, The seat of liter- - ' n ature in Williamsburg has ever, in my view, been an obJect of veneration. Since the earliest times, the college was connected with the movement for freedom for the A ' an re ublic. When the time for action was at hand, her sons perhaps did more toward mer1c p the actual forming of the Union than any other one group or institution. It was John Tyler, Sr., who carried through the Virginia legislature the proposition for the convention at Annapo- lisg Edmund Randolph, the chief draftsman of the Constitution, who opened the proceedings at Philadelphia by submitting the Virginia plan 3 John Marshall, who, as the first chief justice of the Supreme Court, settled the construction of the Constitution. Thomas J efferson, with an unquenchable desire for freedom, produced that immortal document of human rights, the Declaration of Independence. Two other presidents were educated there, Monroe and Tyler, and during the administration of these three, by the addition of Louisiana, Texas and Florida, the Union was increased by one-third while George Rogers Clark gained the Northwest Terri- tory. The Phi Beta Kappa was organized at William and Mary, December 5, 1776. This was the first of all Greek Letter fraternities and through this chapter and others since organized it has had as members practically all the names of prominent men of letters since then. At the parent chapter, membership is considered the highest possible honor and is reckoned fully equal to the best honorary degree. William and Mary leads as a teachers' college. Besides the names of men in the con- spicuous places in life there have been countless others as lawyers, authors, teachers and ministers who have led and are continuing to lead the thought and enrich the life of the country. Both Hampden-Sydney and William and Mary have always insisted upon the solidest, soundest, and sanest kind of instruction, have been sparing of degrees, insisted upon quality rather than quantity, and drawn both faculty and students from the most respected element of Virginia, and the nation at large. Hampden-Sydney, though non-sectarian, was founded by the Presbyterians and is sup- ported by them. It represents, not the pure English stock of William and Mary, but the newer Scotch-Irish and French Huguenot Presbyterians, who have always stood for the best and highest in education. It was founded and built in 1776, in a remote rural district of Vir- ginia, and though railroads have yet failed to reach it, students have always found their way to its door. Under the guidance of such men as trustees as James Madison, fourth president of the United States, Patrick Henry, the tongue of the Revolution, Archibald Alexander, founder of Princeton Theological Seminary, and others of this type, it began a career, which for success as a maker of men and a molder of character has scarcely been equaled in the history of education. Its student body is small, never exceeding one hundred and fifty-five, and since its founding its total list of graduates number about four thousands 3 yet, from this small number have come many men who have exerted undying influence on society. The Manufacturer's Record makes the following observation: It would be diHicult indeed, if possible, to match the conspicuous record of ability and public service indicated for Hampden-Sydney by that of any college of like size and length of life. History would lack much if it were not for the record of Hampden-Sydney men, not merely in lofty positions upon which the public eye is usually directed, but none the less in- fluential, places occupied by teachers of men, Whether ministers of the Gospel, college presi- dents, physicians or lawyers. Washington and Lee University began its existence in 1749 as Augusta Academy. During the Revolution its students became enthusiastic patriots and changed its name to Liberty Hall Academy, and it was incorporated under that name in 1782. George Washington donated a number of shares of stock in a canal company, given him by Virginia in recognition of his ser- vices in the war, and the name again was changed to Washington Academy. These shares still yield about 33000 a year. fromig oclfgsooivsgigeigigilaglgalr, Ggneral Igee rode over the mountains on horseback, and t I g ln uence or good among the students, as president. The presen name was given the year he dled, and his son, G. W. Custls Lee, succeeded him as Page Thirty-eight -... .-..... .. .. A.,..,.--....,....-hs..---omg.:-4.4-zrlmmrxr president. The Valentine recumbent statue of Lee, the Bradford Art Gallery, and the Lee collection of the Washington and Lee family portraits, are housed in Lee Memorial Chapel The University includes four schools, the college, school of commerce, school of applied science, and the school of law. It is claimed for Washington and Lee that its law school, though never large in comparison to Columbia, Harvard or Yale, nevertheless has more alumni upon the supreme courts in a larger number of states than any other law school in the country. Under the influence of such history, and the high standards of the college in the past, it is not surprising that so many have distinguished themselves in various fields of activity. The University of Virginia, or Jefferson's University, as it has been frequently called in honor of President Jefferson by whom it was founded, is surrounded by some of the most beautiful and picturesque scenery in the United States. Failing to bring about all the changes he wished in his alma mater, William and Mary, Jefferson undertook to build a university that would be as near perfect as he and the best minds of the time could make it. J efferson, becoming rector of the board of trustees of Central College, in 1819, devoted all his time and energy to establishing a college. Through his efforts it was enlarged, and opened in 1825 as the University of Virginia. He evolved the entire system of education introduced and also devised every minute detail of construction and administration. v The University is located at Charlottesville, only two miles from Monticello, the Jefferson home. The hand of the founder is seen everywhere. The buildings are kept in harmony, all being of simple classic beauty. The great democrat intended that the school ahould be demo- cratic also. The study courses are elective. There are no complicated system of rules, but the honor system, administered entirely by the students, keeps the moral standard at a very high level. The standards of scholarship are so high that, while failure is no disgrace, graduation is always an honor. The opening of the University of Virginia was an event of great importance in the history of higher education of the country. It was the most comprehensive and up-to-date university in the Southland, being the example of many that came after. Professor Trent says, The wideness of the field from which it drew its students is a partial explanation of the wide-reach- ing character of the influence it exerted. Poe, Virginia's greatest poet, was a student there in 1826. Oscar Underwood and John Sharp Williams are also well-known graduates. It is interesting to note the progress of women's education in the South. Women are reaching out for new ideas, seeking to cultivate intellectual powers in addition to social graces. It is especially true of women's schools in the South, that they have intended, and succeeded in educating the young womeniwithout making them any the less charming. Randolph-Macon College was founded by a large sum of money subscribed by the citi- zens of Lynchburg, and entrusted to the board of trustees of the Randolph-Macon system. The purpose of the founders was expressed in the following statement: We wish to establish in Virginia a college where our young women may obtain an educa- tion equal to that given in our best colleges for young men, and under environments in har- mony with the highest ideals of womanhood, where the dignity and strength of fully-developed faculties and the charm of the highest literary culture may be acquired by our daughters With- out loss to woman's crowning glory, her gentleness and grace. This desire has been realized beyond their highest expectations. The undertaking is now fully past the experimental stage, and the college is now recognized as one of the leadlng high- grade colleges for women in the United States. Women have also been admitted to many other high-grade colleges in the South. In the onward rush of time these schools stand, progressive and modern, yet a monument to the days that are past. Combining the best of the past with the utmost today has to offer, the Southern schools are unique among the educational institutions of America. Page Thirty-nine ,,,, , ,-, . .. . . , , . . M.-'IN mu ,,:,mL.r-.::-::1.vw-f.-J.--me-nuc:: ' ':':1g'f'f49ac4.::.:z:.:. ....' . . . M' Tfff'ffT'f ': '4fT1l 71J'i L fp i' ff' Class Prophecy I was sitting in my New York hotel one evening when a bellboy brought me a telegram It read 1927 W C H S alumni hold reunion ln Independence next week Come I had not seen many of my old classmates for years Needless to say I caught the mld night transcontlnental flyer to Independence arriving at six o clock the followlng mornlng The crowd was gathering at the Rltzy House the uptown hotel owned and operated by one of our fellow classmates Fritz Jullan Fritz has risen to heights of great CIVIC prominence having served on the city council for a number of years The first evening we held a big get together party in the old High School gym where we met a great many of our old frlends Jim Brlght now holds the position of cartoonlst on the Independence Examiner staff Hrs clever pen has greatly lncreased the circulation As usual he was the life of the party w1th his witty remarks J T Westwood was there and smiling He and Ellvert Hlmes now run a haberdashery shop here Ellvert stlll sings a great deal at ice cream soclals pink teas, and the like A great many of our former co eds were with us among whom were Rllla Leeka and Lucllle Twyman who conduct the Community Welfare League Afton Kelley and Mae Lafferty who are mannequlns at the chic modiste shop conducted by our own Verlla Short, Harrlet Dunn and Annabelle Scott Dona Bennlon and Kathryn Haberlein, who are llbrarlans at the Pubhc Library where they may talk to each other as much as they please durlng library hours for there are no study hall teachers near to lnterfere, Eugenia Adams and Helen Jones, who are managers of the women s exclusive department at the Hlmes Westwood Haberdashery Con stance Annls our poet whose High School Days is one of the most talked of volumes of modern poetry Faye and Ruth Alley Harrlett Cash Mary Irene Madden, and Frleda Watten burg who are all Independence schoolmarms Rosamond Fllson the greatest concert plamst of the day Bertha Gunsolley, who celebrates her fifth season as a Metropolitan Opera star this year Ferne Simpson, the famous cover deslgner artist for all our leading magazines, Dorothy Peglar and Mary Fhgg who run a photovraph parlor and Lois Daniels, world s premiere xylophomst Among the boys were all our old pals Le Roy Strohm manager of the Independence united filling stations baseball team Delmar Goode, 1nter1or decorator, architect, and City Planner Lawrence Childs professor of Journalism at MISSOUTI University Frank Mayfield, fountain manager at Pendleton and Gentry s Paul Gould a buyer for Bundschu s now Wayne Keyes, who writes adventure stories for boys William Randall, a home town lawyer, who asplres to the state leglslature Milford Nace dlrector of the Independence Sympathy Orchestra, and Bill Erickson now Chrlsman coach, who helped the home teams wln national champlon ships ln football and basketball last year Oral Craton who IS a rancher 1n Arizona and Addie Becker, who IS a capltallst 1n the Texas oil fields wired their regrets at not being able to attend the reunion as did Wllllam Good man, tennis champlon, who IS playlng hls way to victory in the international tennis tourna ments being held on the French Riviera James Buchanan was ln England preparing to swim the Engllsh channel On the third day of our meet we read where he had succeeded thus caus 1ng his name to be prlnted ln the year book for the one thousand who have swum the channel Frank Brown and Wallace Palmer our class s representatlves IH the U S navy were detamed because of battle maneuvers 0E the coast of Borneo where they are in charge of the fleet trymg to check a rebellion of the wild men Our party lasted far into the night and we talked over the dear old days at Chrlsman to our hearts content But the most dellghtful things must come to an end and so we broke up w1th a. lusty smglng of On Chrlsman H1 h School and the High School song followed by a rousing round of all the old yells 1n which we were capably led by Haberdasher Hlmes Our reunion came to a close a week later During that time we were besleged with tele grams from all the old gang who had been unable to attend wishing that thls would be made an annual event We were all firmly convinced that the class spirit of we of 27 would l1ve ln all our hearts for all our days Page Forty . . . 11 , u . . . y ' . ' . . . , - - , . 1 , . - 1 , . , 1 1 1 1 , . . - ' - 1 - u ' 11 ' 1 1 1 1 1 ' 1 1 1 1 , .. . . . . , . 1 1:1 1 ' 1 . . , . . . . . ' 1 1 1 1 1 . 1 , 1 1 V 1 1 1 1 ' , - 1 1 l a o ' . , , , . . . 1 . . , 1: y . . ' ' ' rr - - . O, 11 I o , ' ' ' , . . Class History We, the Senior Class of '27, are leaving this institution of learning, and will soon be separ- ated and scattered far and wide. This is inevitable, but no matter where we are or what our occupation may be the few short years spent in W. C. H. S. will be our most cherished mem- ories. To bring these memories more vividly to view and to preserve for the future an account of the most outstanding events, we have written this history of our high school life. When school opened in the fall of '23 the upper classmen at Chrisman noticed a large num- ber of juveniles in their midst. Some were huddled together in small groups looking with awe upon everyone. Others wandered aimlessly through the halls. Yes, there could be no doubt, it was the Freshmen. Our freshman year was one of introductions and consequently the most unpleasant year for us. Everything seemed to be just for the sole purpose of causing us trouble and embarrass- l i ment, and it was some time before we became adjusted to our new surroundings. In spite of difficulties we began work and soon became an important part of the student body. When we returned to school the following year to assume our role as Sophomores we were indeed bewildered. Our old seats in nigger heaven were occupied by another class and we were assigned to an obscure corner of the auditorium. Everything in general seemed to have changed. A new principal had come and with him a number of new teachers. A new coach came to our school, one who was destined to do great things along the line of athletics. That year the school invested in real estate by purchasing the Athletic Field. As Sophomores we came to the front. Several of our members were on the first squad in football and basketball. Our Junior year can be remembered as the most eventful one of the four. The football and basketball teams were probably the best that Chrisman ever had for they won a large number of trophies. The literary work was also outstanding. There was an occurrence this year which relieved the upper classmen, namely, the Freshman were banished to Junior High. That year we had a Hallowe'en party followed by a very successful presentation of Adam and Eva, the Junior play. In May came the Junior-Senior banquet and our adieu to the Seniors. - On September 6, 1926, we started the last lap of our journey in high school. Our hopes were at last realized. We now occupied those coveted seats of the center section, and everyone looked up to us, and why not, We were the Seniors! The first social affair of the year was the Junior-Senior Hallowe'en party. The Juniors had not planned to have one, so taking pity we joined with them and had one together. In December, the 24th was home-coming day for the alumni and the program given by us was well liked. In February the Annual Gleam held a contest for popularity queen. As one would expect, Mary Fligg, our candidate, Won. This was followed by a presentation of the Senior play. The latter part of the year will not doubt be remembered for certain reasons by the Sophomores who became closely associated with a certain yell leader of ours. As the year draws to a close We sadly prepare for our departure, knowing we will never re- turn as students of Chrisman. In May is the crowning event, Commencement. Mathematics Prize The annual math prize, twenty-five dollars in gold, offered by the Chrisman-Sawyer J3ank, was awarded this year on commencement to Ruth Alley whose examination papers 1n the contest were far superior to those of the other contestants all of whom were boys. Ruth has been a consistently excellent math student and she has had four years of this subject, includ- ing plain and solid geometry, three courses in algebra, and trigonometry. She has been in Chrisman just two years. Her first year was spent in Broadwater High, Montana, and her second year was at Lee's Summit. In these schools she made straight E Work. Since she has been in Chrisman, she has taken five subjects in which she has made S and E. All this 8095 t0 show that Ruth is a student in the real sense of the word. Page Forty-one lui. .1111 I irfliii 'elite . 11,44 Z Est jiri r .E-, My 1 l i'J1 L 1 .1-1 , 1 fltv: ,. gi! '- 31 A V , ,ilu ,., -5 'EY- swf' ...Mil .QT5 11,21 I i I l l 5 I 4 1 i i . 1, , , nw., ...,. . - m a.. ..-.-.::,:,,.......,,e:.Je..:::-eff:- '-:-:.1'r:vrf-fefffw --1-ff --fxfrrri Seniors' Last Will and Testament I, Leroy Strohm, leave the right of being property manager of all important plays to Sands Irving. I, Mary Fligg, leave my queenly qualities to Helen Grace Bishop. I, Ellvert Himes, leave my vocal powers to Gordon Kress. I, Maxine Thorpe, leave my art of flirting and my graceful movements to anyone who will take them as a gift. I, James Bright, will leave my sister Louise to do as she pleases. I, J. T. Westood, will leave my good looks to Gilbert May. I, Paul Gould, leave my towering height to Junior Marqua. I, Kathryn Haberlein, leave my stand in with Mr. I, Max Collings, leave the memory of my red hair to I, Anna Belle Scott, leave my fair tresses to Marion Hills. I, Matthew Marque, leave my blonde hair and blushes to Edwin Ingram. I, Wallace Palmer, leave my oratorical ability to Orvar Swenson. I, Verlia Short, leave my pull with the Athenians to Maude Louise Hartman. I, Hubert Lynch, leave Julia Lee to Sands Irving. I, Rosamond Filson, leave my ability as an editor to I, Frank Mayfield, leave my chair in study-hall to any one who will keep it warm. I, Allegra Luff, leave my giggles to Margaret Williamson. I, Roberta Williamson, leave my art of asking questions to Harriet Gregg. I, Marcella Zutz, leave my pen and brushes to Elmer Moore. We, Eugenia Adams and Helen Jones leave the liberty of talking in class to anyone willing to take the chance. Davis to Jackie Royster. Mary Jo Hickman. Jake Dickenson. We, the boys of the Senior Class, leave any of our abilities and all of our luck to Mr. Lewis. We, the senior G. S. B.'s, leave the society as usual to Miss Phelps. I, Donnetta Bennion, leave my position as life of the party to Aileen Hutchens. We, the rest of the class, leave our worn-out CYD books and haggard faces to the faculty. Office President Vi ce-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Parliamentarian SENIOR OFFICERS First Semester Hubert Lynch James Bright Ardith Roedel Leroy Strohm Wayne Keyes Wallace Palmer Senior Class 1927 Second Semester Leroy Strohm ' Ellvert Himes Mary Fligg J. A. Becker Wayne Keyes Wallace Palmer Sponsors, Miss Janie Chiles, Miss Mildred Moss Page Forty-two -1-1-4.-.f.:-2--L:-5-::a::- --A -725i5l-.--of.gn.wn:uu:.::1::'::v::--1:::'--- vmws Page Forty-three m..m-any-Maxx... .fm.-.,.- ..a:... ,K fr .nm-n.:m:n..,..4.,c... '4 vi m Page Forty-four f - .....-,...N-:r.q::.q--- :-5-::.::':TT--5....f.h...-.-Wagga-.ur:afL:.r:m:1:1':.g--:rr --3 Alexander, Fernoy Alexander, Francis Alkire, Thelma Anderson, William Andes, Leola Barker, Edith Mae Barnard, Verlie Barto, Evelyn Bates, Thomas Bishop, Helen Grace Blackburn, Marie Blackburn, Eglantine Blackmore, Emily Bogue, Florence , Bonham, Bonna Brauninger, Max Brocaw, Wesley Brune, Elsie Bunch, Alma Campbell, Joseph Carpenter, Ralph Chappelow, Robert Chiles, Lucile Chinnery, Herbert Clow, Arthur Clow, William Cockerill, Gerald Coldsnow, Harold Cooper, R. J. Corder, Pauline - Cordes, Arthur Crabtree, Glen Crawford, Clyde Crawford, Robert Curtis, Earl Danielsen, J. C. Davidson, Norman Davis, Helen Esther Davis, Paulyne Dickinson, Jacob Dimoush, Albert Dowker, John Dyer, Clarence Farrow, Josephine Fisher, Raymond Fry, Charles Gardner, James Gartin, Margaret Gillespie, Gerald Good, Lawrence junior Class Roll Green, Lila Gregg, Harriet Hagan, Howard Hague, Juanita Haines, Charles Hair, Evelyn Halliburton, Fern Harrington, Richard Hartman, Maude Louise Haynes, Virt Herman, Mabel Herspberger, Julia Lee Hickman, Mary Jo Higgins, Harold Hill, Margaret Hills, Marian Hinde, John Hininger, Doris Ingram, Edwin Irving, Sands Jasper, Ralph Jenkins, Nissley Johnson, Norene Johnson, Ruby Kennicutt, Robert Knisley, Lorne Koehler, Dorothy Kress, Gordon Kuehnl, Nolan Lane, Dorothy Lane, Elizabeth Langton, Marion Lewis, Cornelia Lockard, Leota Luther, Monetta Lynch, John Lynch, Ruth Mangum, Alice Maxon, Wilfred May, Roderick McClelland, Roger McDonald, Louise McFall, Margaret MeLees, Mary Ellen Mericle, Elizabeth Milton, Franklin Mitchell, Sue Louise Moore, Elmer Morgan, Grant Morgan, Louis Morrow, Elman Neas, Ingall Nelson, Arline Osborn, Frank Owen, John Owens, Boyd Page, Wilna Patrick, Elizabeth Poertner, Henry Riske, Virginia Royster, Jacqueline Ruppert, Ernest Schafer, Harold Scheperclaus, Stella Sellers, Virgil Shearer, Paul Shumaker, Ruth Simms, Frances Smith, Chester Smith, Mildred' Smith, Opal Soapes, Helen Southern, Nelson Spahr, Dorothy Spillman, Paul Standifer, Minnie Lee Sutton, Hazel Swenson, Orvar Tatum, Herbert Thomas, Gerald Thomas, Margie Trowbridge, Frances Turner, John Vanderwood, Hazel VanDyke, Evelyn Wagner, Allen Watkins, Margaret Weitzel, Joe Welch, Covene Westerhouse, Grace Williams, Frank Williams, Naomi Wilson, Doris Wilson, Rufus Woodruff, Harold Wright, Earle York, Florence Zerr, Myron Page Forty fwe ,I ,,,,,. , ..--....-. - J..,,.......aa:.- - ---:,-,-37-:--.1-y3-5-fsf-.1f:f - - fire: -A---f funzor Actzvztzes Members of the Junior class look back with pride upon the various activities of the year. The annual Junior play presented April eighth and ninth and the reception for the Seniors k th rinci al events although the class joined the Seniors in a Hallowe en party presented a program in Assembly, and published one edition of the Bi-Weekly Gleam. The Junior play, Where Julia Rules, told the story of a badly spoiled, although lovable girl who dominated her father, her younger brother and her friends, in fact, every one except her grandmother. Julia's father, against her wishes, hired a tutor for her brother and she determined to drive him away. The tutor met with an accident and sent his wealthy cousin to explain. Upon overhearing the boasts made by Julia, the cousin decides not to explain but to take the position himself and teach the girl a lesson. This he does. He succeeds in ending her reign in the household, at the same time gaining her love by his masterful methods. The real tutor appears just as the cousin resigns his position to become a member of the family. The part of Julia was well played by Mary Jo Hickman who displayed a temper altogether in keeping with the color of her hair. Wesley Brocaw was the rich young millionaire Whose kindness of heart, charming manners, excellent judgment and modest devotion to duty were hard to resist. Arline Nelson seemed to live the part of the Roman hearted grandmother, while Raymond Fisher was a typical fond but overly indulgent parent. Ruth Lynch and Richard Harrington were a nonchalant young couple responsible for many of the humorous situations. Other parts were well taken by Frances Simms, Franklin Milton, Earl Curtis, Clyde Crawford, and Francis Alexander. The inner cast and the sponsors, Miss Mabel Campbell and Miss Eva Fitterling, did much to make the success of the play. The principal features of the Junior-Senior reception, which will not be forgotten soon, were the unique decorations and the music furnished by the Junior Class Orchestra. g s 0 0 i ' , given during commencement wee , were e p p , y . Y u xx . junior Headlights On the Junior roll are the names of so many prominent pupils that the following list is necessarily incomplete. Edwin Ingram, who was class president for the second semester, guided the class through the un1or play and Junior-Senior reception to the credit of the whole class. He also represented Chrlsman at. Warrensburg in the boys' declamation contest, was a member of the G. S. B. Literary Society, and had a position on each Gleam staff. Ovar Swenson, class president for the first semester, was on the state debating team, and belonged to the Athenlan Literary Society, was business manager for the play, and an honor student. Nolan Keuhnl took the lead in Money Talks, had a part in the Athenian play, be- longed to the debating club and Athenian Society. Jacob Dickinson was a second team basket-ball player, alternate for state debating team, G. S. B., member of Bi-Weekly Gleam staff and the Annual, and an honor student. Page Forty-six A .,..:.:.-L-.5-f..4,.-,.,,,x,,-,Q,Q,,v5,.41:-W -L,:.:.,n . :-1'-eagh::'-...:..1225.243Q -lk - LZ. .Y ,.. Ulf-j ---1- .-.. - ,, K h - - 'vw . . . -,....-.,..,.-f a. -. ..r:::-.-1:1-wr.-......a:.g. .- -- -- Raymond Fisher had parts in the Athenia l basket-ball team and second football team. 11 Pay and Junior play, and was on first Gordon Kress had a lead in Sailor Maids, Was bass singer in boys' quartet, a football player and Athenian. Richard Harrington was in the Junior play and the Athenian play, on honor roll, track team and an Athenian. Helen Grace Bishop represented Chrisman in the girls' declamation contest at Warrens- burg, was in Honor Bright, a member of the debate club and As-You-Like-It Society. Marie Blackburn was president of the debate club and member of Bi-Weekly Gleam staff, Nautilus Society and honor student. Wesley Brocaw was president of the C club, star player and one captain elect of foot- ball team, member of orchestra and Athenian society and hero in the Junior play. i John Owens represented Chrisman as violinist in Kansas City student Symphony orchestra, was class treasurer second semester and a G. S. B. Minnie Lee Standifer was elected Junior candidate for school queen, and belonged to Nautilus Society. ' Many other names, including Marion Hills and Pauline Corder, soloistsg Clarence Dyer, R. J. Cooper, Earle Wright, Boyd Owens, athletes, and Emily Blackmore, Fern Halliburton, Naomi Williams, Chester Smith, Max Brauninger, and James Gardner, honor roll students, might be added to this list. , , ALICE PYNCHEON'S PREDICAMENT Why dou't the men propose, mamma, I ask why dorft men propose? Each seems just coming to the point, And then like wind away he goes. It is rw fault of yours, mamma, That everybody always knows, That though he'll dance, Aud smile, and flirt, Alas he just will not propose. Aud what is to be done, mamma, I ask, ho, what is to be done? I really have no time to lose ForI am 'nearly thirty-oue. Why dou't the men pr0p0S0, mamma, - Why dou't the meh propose? M. J. H. '28, Page Forty-seven f..-.V . - .l1.: .v.f .......-1 1 Ae m:::s:.1.:i n..1,ev.-n-.-.b.-ms:.: '- -- --- .:,s...f.,-,-.usf:.:a ':. ': . ' . A . 2IT1T f'S T': :'4f:1f:5-71 :f37l3f37'f1 The juniors Gloat From time immemorial it has been the tradition CMiss Singleton tells us it was a precept of ancient Romej for the Seniors to be considered the scintillating lights of any well regulated high schools. This year, however, tradition has received a shock-an intellectual earthquake, so to speak. There is a reason as there is for all established facts. If in doubt concerning this reason consider the tremendous popularity of the Junior Class Csuch popularity must be de- servedl. It has been rumored that some Junior classes take what the Seniors leave but far be it from us to do such a thing. Not to boast Csomething we never doj but the Juniors have taken practically everything worth having. We have a hall of fame which reaches from the cooking class to Miss Ihelps' room. Helen Grace Bishop and Ed Ingram are insurmountable barriers to other aspirants toward declamatory honors. Put on smoked glasses and View Doc Swenson and Ed-debators par excellence. ' Certainly no one will contest the supremacy of the Juniors in all things musical. We have Dorothy Koehler whose ability on the ivorys has brought her first honors at Liberty. There is Harold Schafer paramount in the vocal solo line. In John Owen Ca future Kriesler, so his mother saysj the Junior Class has a member who is second to none in his masterful work on the violin. Our number is blessed with other skilled musicians in Marion Hills, Gordon Kress, Roderick May. Hoping that we may be forgiven by the sophomores for such a lengthy discourse on our virtues, it may be said in all modesty that in the Junior Class are to be found the captains of next year's football and basketball teamsg furthermore, beyond a doubt, the two editors of the Bi-weekly Gleam for next year and the Editor of the 1928 Gleam will all come from the present Junior Class. To conclude our gloat Cnot from lack of Inaterialj we broadcast to all to Whom these precepts may come that ignominious fact, Cto a Seniorj that the Seniors found it necessary to obtain the assistance of two Juniors in editing this annual. However, we all join in wishing the Seniors a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. . JUNIOQR OFFICERS Office First Semester Second Semester President Orvar Swenson Edwin Ingram Vice-President Corinne Miller Julia Lee Herspberger Secretary Edwin Ingram Franklin Milton Treasurer Frances Simms John Owens Repfirtel' l Leonard Campbell Thomas Bates Parliamentarian Jacob Dickinson Mary JO Hickman Sergeant-at-Arms William Anderson Nolan Kuehnl Sponsors, Miss Mabel Campbell, Miss Elizabeth Palmer Page Forty-eight 5 Page Forty mne . . L A A W mmw m -3-wfff-2 , -- M Page Fifty ..,..-..-...,,,,,,,,,-3:-:,::r,., :,:,::-7-.,.,J.,..,....,.-.:.. 14-.fwJ:r:.m.fr-:r:u:.::-:-1-1:-1:: '-zz: Sophomore Class Roll Adams, Jewell Adams, Rozella Adkins, Marvin Alexander, Robert Alumbaugh, Frank Alumbaugh, Garnette Anderson, Lawrence Anderson, Ruby Hazel Andes, Giles Arendale, John Armour, Kathleen Bagley, Eugene Ballou, James Barmore, Beryl Barnett, Violet Barrett, Cassell Barron, Ellen Barto, Madelyn Bascom, Jennie Lee Basham, Floyd Bath, Mildred Batterton, Frances Batterton, Martha Beery, Ellen Jane Beery, J. W. Bell, Thomas Bender, Blaine Boulger, Gertrude Brauninger, Glen Bridges, Cornelius Bright, Louise Bronson, Gwinn Brown, Dorothy Brown, Riley Brown, Walter Bunyar, Robert Burson, Glenn Cairns, John Campbell, Almarine Cassell, Nannabell Chapman, Arlon Chapman, Vera Chappelow, Gertrude Chiles, Lutie Coble, Dorothy Coldsnow, Thelma Collins, Kenneth Collins, Roberta Cook, Leonard Cool, Lois Cool, Louise Copeland, Proctor Cox, Everett Cox, McKay Crabtree, Blanche Dalzell, Wilma Danielsen, Arletta Day, Richard Doutt, Marvin Edmunds, Blanch Eighinger, Hazel Elledge, Viola Etzenhouser, Muriel Farmer, Willetta Fish, Duane Flanagan, Paul Friend, Delta Frisbey, Helen Frost, Frances M. Garrett, Isabel Garrison, Dollie Garrison, Martha Givan, Victor Gooch, Henry Goodman, Bryant Graham, Jerry Grant, Francis Guthrie, Carmen Hacker, Alice Haldeman, Natalie Hall, Charles Hall, Edwin Halleran, Dorothy Ham, Virgil Handley, Juanita Hanthorn, Mildred Hare, James Harrington, Mildred Harris, Juanita Hawkins, George Hedges, Arthur Heflin, Lotha Heiderstadt, Kathleen Henning, Paul Henry, Kenneth Hill, Mildred Hilliard, Evelyn Himes, Gwendolyn Hoffman, Adaline Hopkins, Maudelle Hufferd, Joseph Hutchens, Aileen Jamison, Verl Jasper, Helen Jenner, Vina May Jessee, George Joerndt, Vera Johnson, Harold Jones, Harvey Keithley, Lloyd Kelley, Donald King, Margaret Kirk, Dwight Knapheide, Harold Knapheide, Helen Koehler, Berenice Kolle, Anna Lanphear, Charles Lee, Billy Liddle, William Liebi, Arthur Linson, James Mahan, James Edward Marqua, Frank Marquis, Martha May Maxon, Howard May, Gilbert McCarroll, Thomas McConnel, Clara ' McKinley, Bertha Melchert, Ralph Miller, Gertrude Mills, Robert Lee Modie, John Moore, Nora Morgan, Dave Morrow, Mildred Myers, Eula Myers, Eva Myers, Lucile Myers, Nadine Nagel, Flora Nelson, LaVeta Nigh, Mary Overcast, Eura Mae Parker, Windsor Payne, Frances Pence, Paul Pendleton, Katherine Peoples, George Petre, Elbert Piper, L. E. Pitts, Andrew Page Fifty-one Sophomore Class Roll Ploeger, Olin Pratt, Merrill Siegfried, Pauline Smith, Hazel Tryon, Walter Tucker, Wayne -,KWH ,www ,,,- ,,,-C-,vw ,- ,,.,.,,,,,::i-- - TZ: ,Z.......,..1.:-.Qu-fr..m:.vQ.-rr Price, Joseph Qurollo, Helen Rader, Thelma Ragan, Ewart Resch, Russell Riepma, Sears F. Jr. Riske, Edwin Rohrs, Frank Roney, Twyla Rowe, Clement E. Salisbury, Wilma Sarratt, Verneal Schowengerdt, Marvin Sebolt, Freddie A Shawhan, John Shedd, Robert Sheehy, Almer Sherman, Leonard Shirk, Berl Shoop, Miriam Office President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sergeant at Arms Parhamentarlan Yell Leader Sponsors Mrs Krumbach Mr Page Fifty-two - .,,.- .u-:-m-s.1.rug.s-.aw.,..,:,. Smith, Lynn Smith, Ollie Smith, Paul Smith, Ruth Snider, Glenn SoldanEls, Lloyd Stanfield, Lillian Stephens, Clair Stephenson, Myra Stewart, Ethel Strodtman, Nadine Strother, Jean Davis Sutton, Dorothy Tatum, Margaret Taylor Mary Taylor Mildred Teeter, Orin Thompson, Helen Turner, Bruce Turner, Ruth Warren, Beryl Waterman, Georgia Watson, Mary Wattenberg, Carl Weikal, Alvena Whitehead, Carl Whiting, Harvey Willard, Florence Williams, Leonard Williamson, Margar Wipper, John Witt, Charline Worth, Arthur Wright, Perry Yankee, Adelia Yates, Josephine Tignor, Ferdinand Todd, Lyndell First Semester John Shawhan Margaret Williamson Twyla Roney Cassell Barrett Jerry Graham Robert Alexander Gilbert May Yeager, Henry Second Semester Merrill Pratt Jewell Adams Nadine Myers Jean Davis Strother Robert Alexander Frank Alumbaugh Robert Bunyar J V Endicott et SOPHOMORE OFFICERS - .441 4'-wwmu, L 1t'.: -F---........,.. -....Z-,1l .F ' - - . . Q.. , -...-....,, , , ,-1:-:1.Mv-Nc.--.:. :.r:,- .. ,, V , ...M .,...- 4.5. ,....,...,, Proofs That the Sophomores Are Not Nonentities The following facts are submitted in proof that the Sophomores are not no t't' nen 1 ies: The Sophomores have given two assembly programs this year a musical program near the beginning of the term, and a play, two scenes from the Merchant of Venice Both were enjoyed very much by the students. In the musical program the Sophomores shno ed th W em- selves to be excellent musicians and surely the players of Shakespeare's time could have done no more justice to the Merchant of Venice than did they. Besides this they have helped in a large number of other programs and have contributed h enjoyable. Much to the disgrace of the Seniors, they occupied the latter's seats in two assemblies near the first of the term because they defeated them in a ticket-selling contest. The Sophomores are the largest class in school, but they also have the quality. They are undoubtedly one of the most talented groups in William Chrisman, and have participated in an unusually large number of activities for a Sophomore class. Following is a list of the leading Sophomores and their merits: Jewel Adams-Honor Student, Leading Lady in Merchant of Venice . Robert Alexander-Honor Student District Debate Team. Frank Alumbaugh-Assistant Yell Leader. Frances Batterton-Lincoln Prize Essay. Blaine Bender-Declamation, Merchant of Venice . Louise Bright-Pianist. Guinn Bronson-Honor Student, Debate, Merchant of Venice , Pianist. Nanabelle Cassel-Honor Student. Muriel Etzenhouser-Spanish Play, Honor Student. Isabell Garratt--Pianist. Dolly Garrison-Honor Student. Bryant Goodman-Honor Student. Edwin Hall-Honor Student, Spanish Play. Mildred Hanthorn-Declamation. Paul Henning-Debate. Aileen Hutchens-Declamation, Spanish Play. Helen Jasper-Honor Student. Vina May Jenner-Violinist. Bernice Koehler-Declamation. Frank Junie Marqua-Yell Leader, One-Act Play. Lee Mills-Star Cornet Player. Elbert Petre-Basketball. . i Merril Pratt-Honor Student, Sophomore President, second semester, Pianist. ' Thelma Rader-Leading Lady in Spanish Play. Ewart Ragan-Pianist. Clement E. Rowe-Honor Student. John Shawhan-Sophomore President, first semester, Basketball. Lloyd Solden Els-Honor Student. Jean Davis Strother--Honor Student. . Carl Wattenburg-Honor Student, Merchant of Venice . Florence Willard-Honor Student, W. C. T. U. Essay Prize: H Margaret Williamson-Honor Student, Merchant Of Vemce f Sophomore Queen' Adelia Yankee-Honor Student, Lincoln Prize Essay- muc toward making our assemblies Page Fifty-three i 1 l l l i 5 P l I I l l I , l l l a P i 1 I 1 w -I i i 1 I i l V 1 r i J 4 i E 1 1 4 1 i r i l 4 i Sophomore Lincoln Essay Contest A l' Y k and Frances Batterton were the winners of a Lincoln essay contest con- de la an ee ducted by the Illinois Watch Company of Springfield, Illinois, in various high schools through- t the United States About two hundred Sophomores in Chrisman competed for the prize ou - , and because Adelia's and Frances' papers were of equal excellence each was given first place. d l O ide The medals were beautiful bronze plaques modelled after other famous me a s. n one s was the head of Lincoln as drawn by Douglas Volk. On the other was put the name of the winner and the date. ' U l Adelia named her paper, The Welder of a Nation. Her exceptionally good introduction follows: A foreboding of evil and of civil strife overshadowed the great American nation. The country had been divided into two contending parties, each with ideals and slogans all its own. The introduction of steam had served as an economic factor in causing a definite break between states which made things, and those which allowed God and the human slaves to grow them. There was the North which depended upon its great factories, operated through the labor of white men and women. There was the South which relied upon the labor of the negro in its vast agricultural districts. There was the North which demanded the monopoly of the American market. There was the South which could notuexist without a system of free trade in order to get rid of its output of cotton and tobacco. There was the North which had future hopes of wrning the West into a Hourishing manu- facturing district. There was the South which dreamed of making the West an extensive agricultural district. The two parties argued and quarreled about their economic grievances, but in their hearts they both knew that underlying it all was a moral wrong which was rending the nation asunder-and that all these endless words could not change that steadfast law-that slavery of every type must be forever banished from the earth. The condict became irrepressible when the North and West, at last aroused, declared in conventions and legislative halls that slavery should advance no further. At this crisis Abraham Lincoln stepped upon the political stage and his great career be- gan. The name of Frances' paper was The Self-gained Success of Abraham Lincoln. She introduced her subject with this paragraph: It is probable that there is not a youth in all America today, however poor, ignorant, and forlorn, that has not a better chance to rise than Abraham Lincoln had when he started to climb the ladder of light and courage and persistent appreciation. Nothing in the histo1'y of democracy has gone farther to justify belief in the capacity of the common people for self government than the fact that Lincoln's great heart and brain sprang up from poor, unlettered ancestry and were nourished in the sterile soil of backwoods. Her concluding paragraphs follow: In 1860, Lincoln was elected president after having been nominated in May at the Republican National Convention. His great task was to guide the ship of state through the troubled waters of civil war. This task, as all of his others, was successfully accomplished. Love, reverence and gratitude were in all of the votes by which Lincoln was reelected in 1864. On April 14, 1865, Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth, an actor, at Ford's Theater in Washington, as part of a general plot against the government. By sheer force of character, conscience inspired, Abraham Lincoln rose from abject depths of squalid environment and became the most august figure in American History, and played the most significant and lovable personality in the annals of mankind. Page Fifty-four ,, . ... . ,JJ :.,..v....-..--w-x-:za-Y-. 22732: -Attvxwfv ,-.--,,gv.'.-um:r.:mvr.-::':.:r::-'Qwz:-- -P' 5-K F K,..XX F f X S5 UIUITIQTV Page Fiftyzfive W .,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,.,, J sc- -....::,L.H-.-.gf.:.. - , , - M 511527-1-r-rm - .....-. --,.i... ,, , The New Stage New scenery for the Junior High stage is a matter of moment not only to the school itself but to the community at large. For years the Junior High Auditorium has been greatly in demand for amateur theatricals of all sorts. There is no reason why its popularity should wane except that the old stage furnishings have become antiquated and inadequate. Altho the William Chrisman Auditorium and that of the Memorial Building satisfy the real needs of the public for a large and an extremely large auditorium, there exists still a pressing need for a smaller assembly room. It is not without memories and regrets that the old scenery is discarded. The old canvases were literally covered with peep-holes and autographs of students of former years. If only they could talk! Many are the stories they could tell of the drama behind the scenes which they have witnessed. The present Sophomores left as their Freshman gift a bank balance of one hundred and sixteen dollars and one cent, which became the nucleus of the new scenery fund. The Anti- Cigarette League play, Bing , given this year, added one hundred dollars to the fund. Gal- lagher , a clever comedy, starring Margaret Quinn and Jack Chiles, and sponsored by the girls' organization, A. O. O. A., contributed one hundred dollars. The Freshman play, It Happened In J une , came as a fitting climax to the dramatic activities of the year, and by its success the fund was completed. No list of those who have had a part in providing the new equipment would be complete which failed to mention the orchestra, whose nineteen members and the director, Miss Salisbury, have been so helpful and generous in providing music for all the performances. The new fittings, costing something over four hundred dollars, consist of a stunning draw- ing room set,-gray panels painted with rich tapestry effects, -the reverse side of which set is a very interesting primitive or kitchen interior 3 a forest scene which gives an unusual impression of realityg and gorgeous maroon or wine velour front curtains. The pride of the community should meet the challenge of this lovely and expensive scenery. It is sincerely to be hoped that those whose privilege it is to make use of the stage will consider themselves guardians and protectors of this new trust. Freshman Class Officers Piesident ------------ -- ........ Kenneth Curtis Vice-President ,,,,,,, ,------- E mina Shank Secretary ------------ -- ........ Merrill Auoway A Treasurer ------------ ---- - ....... M ary Twyman Sergeant-at-Arms ,,,,,,,,, --------.- T homas Birch Reporter --------'-'- -- ....... Ralph McConnell Page Fifty-six ..,. . .,J.: '..-:-1-.':.-,,,,,g,,Q,Q.gg:Q'3,K.lil -ml ', ',-mcg-1-'AJ -L.:-.... ,.Qg,,,Q4-AL - . ....,.,..'.I.. 'f1' ---- -- - .- . Mrs. Morris Mr. Morris Soph Miller Smith Hill Pendleton R eid Lynn Froman Twyman junior High Faculty MR. A. C. MORRIS ,......... ..,,... .,,,,.,,,,,,,,. P 1' incipal MRS. A. C. MORRIS ........ ......,,., S ecretary IRENE FROMAN ..,.,,.,, Algebra EMINA HILL ....,.,..... .......... English FLORA LINN ,...,........... ,. ..,,...... English MARSHALL MILLER ............ .... .... A l gebra LAURA FRANCES PENDLETON .......... ................ S panish ALICE REID .....,....,. .... .... .................... ........................ L a t i n ARMIN SOPH ,,,,,,,,,,,, .,..... Manual Training FRANCES SMITH ........ .................... HiS'COI'y CAROLYN TWYMAN ......... ......... E Delish Page Fifty-seven -Q uL..:':1:1:t1.1?ii'.. 21.1 .1 4 --' - A'- - f- Z'2T.TT? L Mkn:'5 . ,.N.-,.n..,.,..,m - Page Fifty-eight X w ,',3.:::11.:::1wmmmgl3Z114441. '.:z:.e::n-m-4tQ4-:QSL-Il5:21:x::,r,:,z5,-g-5::i,gQf ESQ 3gg .,,.:'..: ' i. .:.fQf QLL-LQ-Z5T V'.:11-gr,-5, Q L fm. we wr-r Page Fifty-nine , ,, . ..-- ,.-..,...,....., ,,,,, , Y ,,,,,,m : ..--..-....::,L.::.-N,-,C-:.-...aL. -. 'x f C Alberti, Ralph Allen, Frances Alloway, Merrill Andes, Fern Andes, Velma Bailey, Elmer Baird, Carl Barker, Christian Barrett, John Basye, Martha Bauer, Aman Benson, Jodie Birch, Thomas Blake, Doris Blodgett, Acil Bly, Albert Bogue, Harley Bowers, Emory Bozarth, Roy Bray, Charles Bullard, Donald Bullard, Rachel Burgess, Elizabeth Burgess, Lewis Burrough, Mildred Burrows, Lucille Burrus, Ann Burton, Robert Bushart, Juanita Butler, Hysel Cable, Gordon Cadwell, Merton Cairns, Lawrence Campbell, Eugene Carpenter, Harry Chandler, Marian Chappelow, Raymond Chiles, Jack Choplin, Mary Ruth Christy, Paul Clark, Helen Clinton, George Coble, Richard Cochran, Madelyn Cole, David Collins, Aubrey Page Sixty Freshman Class Roll Combs, Marjorie Cook, Lorayne Corder, James Cox, Edna Cox, Gladys Cottingham, Otto Craig, Lewis Crenshaw, Chester Crick, Earline Criley, Carwin Cronebold, Edward Crull, Verva Curtis, Kenneth Curtis, Olive Darrow, Mildred Davis, Nellie Marie Denton, Joseph DeTray, Robert Dickenson, Fred Dimoush, Harold Dobson, Phyllis Donaldson, Elizabeth Dorsey, Marjorie Downs, Ola Duckworth, James Duckworth, Temperance Duncan, Jack Duncan, Naomi Duer, Bulah Edmondson, Alma Edson, Otho Eggen, John Elerick, Byron Etzenhouser, Merrill Fairbanks, Maynard Farmer, Junior Farrell, Muriel Fender, Emlyn Ferrie, Charles Ferrie, Herbert Fluty, Cecil Fisher, J. L. Fitzgerald, Clara Gallagher, Frances Galvin, Manuel Gardiner, Marian Gardiner, Olive Gibson, Mark Goeking, Thelma Gold, Milton Gore, Lila Gott, Novilla Grabhorn, Gordon Grant, Joseph Green, Dorothy Griffin, Louise Gutherie, Merle Haden, Harold Hall, Helen Hall, Mildred Hanson, Helen Hare, Thomas Hartman, Harry Hartman, Harold Hartman, Inez Haun, Wanda Hays, Pearl Hefflon, Bettie Henry, Helen Heth, Thelma Hickman, Laura Higgins, Eloise Hildebrand, Hughes Hinde, Robert Houseman, Beulah Howard, Lois Howe, Mildred Hulmes, George Hunt, Hazel Hutchens, Harold Jenner, Alta Lois Jepson, Ilo Johnson, Cooper Johnson, Vernon Johnston, Lorne Jones, Margaret Kelley, Homer Kerlin, Ruth King, Sara Knapp, Alliene Knapp, Luerle Knemiller, Mabel H V ,V I g A 1 , dl,-,-,.,,,,,,.,,n,,,I,:,Z,. .:::.:::,:.....5L-,. .'.-.. ...-v-4,-1-.ae-:.1:fnu:::r.1:f'z.r:1:: f-::.: Freshman Class Roll Landfried, Robert Lane, Sarah Helen Langdon, Lucille Lanphear, Alice Latimer, George Lenhart, Bonnie Leopold, Margaret Long, Clifford Long, Doris Lukens, June Marie Lunceford, Clifford McBride, Corinne McBroome, Pauline McClain, Blair McClelland, Mabel McConnel, Ralph McCord, Ina McDaniels, Louise McDonald, Robert McLees, Bertha McPherson, Dayton Mann, Roger Mann, Vaughn May, Alvin May, Richard Mayhew, Lawrence Mayhew, Leon Mericle, Pauline Milam, Clara Minton, Russell Mitchell, William Morgan, Joseph Morgan, Mildred Nace, Delta Maurine Nelson, Anabel Oliver, Camille O'Neil, Gerald Overcast, Burgess Patterson, Pauline Peterson, Jack Presbury, Talma Price, Fern Proctor, Alice Marie Pruyn, Mary Eleanor Pryer, Virgie Puckett, Madge Quick, Merle Rader, Faye Reese, Howard Reese, Vaughney Rector, Russell Resch, Alberta Resch, Evan Reynolds, Eugene Reynolds, J. T. Ricky, Jack Roberts, Eunice Roberts, Richard Roberts, Ruth Robinson, Clyde Rogers, Francis Rowland, Helen Rush, Ruth Russell, Fern Russum, Hazel Sanders, Elton Sanford, Avis Schaff, Gerald Scott, Walter Schultz, Charles Skaggs, Ida Skaggs, Iza Seamster, Monnie Seaton, Gomer Shank, Emina Sheehy, Howard Sheldon, Pauline Short, Vilburn Singleton, Edwin Smith, Alma Smith, Carlos Smith, Elizabeth Smith Emma Smith Evelyn Smith, Gordon Smith, Lucille Smith Paul Smith, Thelma Snead, Kathleen Snider, Paul Snow, Cletous Sommerville, Edith Spahr, Charles Stark, Donald Stark, Magdolene Stapleton, Helen Stauffer, Ruby Stewart, Wesley Stover, Emma Taylor, Dorothy Thomas, Evelyn Thomas, G. H. Thompson, Neletta Thompson, Wallace Tippins, Berebice Troutman, Jeanne Twyman, Mary Elizabeth Vaughn, Coma Vincent, Nida Vincent, Theresa Walter, C. H. Walters, Jack Ward, Marie Watson, Seymour Weatherford, Harriet Weitzel, George Weitzel, William Welch, Helena Wells, Everett White, Edmund Whiting, Rodrick White, William Wiley, Delbert Willoughby, Helen Willoughby, June Wilson, Irene Winter, Kenneth Woodruff, Howard Woodside, James Wright, Esther May Yates, Leonard Page Sixty-one 1: Hinde CCapt.J Burton Benson Curtis Dickenson Winters Sheehy Soph CCoachJ junior High Basket Ball Team Due to the difiiculty in arranging a practice schedule, Junior High had somewhat of a late start in Basket Ball this year. About thirty boys reported for opening practice, but this number was cut down to a squad of Hfteen regular men. Robert Hinde was elected captain. Because of the late start, we were forced to cut our schedule short and play some games with teams that were above Junior High School age and size. Junior High opened its season with a game with Mt. Washington and won from this team 17-21. The next game with Englewood Athletic Club was another 18 to 10 victory, as were the last two games with Sugar Creek 8, Junior High 143 High School Red Devil Club 13, Junior High,31. The Junior High second team played one game with Sugar Creek first team and were defeated 14 to 8. The last game of the season was between the Junior High Midgets and the W. C. H. S. Midgets. Our midgets were victorious with a 7 to 3 score. Junior High letters were awarded to the following players' Kenneth Winters, F., Fred Dickinson, F., Jadie Benson, C, Robert Hinde CCapt.J G., Vernon Johnson, G., Gomer Seaton, G. R b t B ' , o er urton, C., Howard Sheehy, F., and Kenneth Curtis, F. Page Sixty-two . , . . - .. .. . .:.-..-.....s.----.-in-x::.:zf: ':f::'::.:-:':11TT 1:'1'fifTf'. . M : G'f:f'f'7LW:r:T':'Y:::l T : ' H nh 'll Anti-Cigarette League our League is truly an organization of the boys, for the boys and b h ' - Y li 9 b0yS. The League came into existence in the s rin f p g 0 1920 when Several Of the b0yS grouped themselves together for mutual lf-h l ' ' ' ' - U S9 ff? In reframing from the cigarette habit, and for helping boys in doing so. It has since grown to th f 'd bl , e ormi a e Enembershlp of four hundred fifty. Our organization works along W0 hnes, moral persuasion,-to get the individual to quit or rifrain from smoking, and law enforcement, to keep the mer- c ants from selling cigarettes to boys. In 1920 the league was successful in having the city council pass an ordinance prohibiting the sale of cigarettes to minors. Since that time we have been very successful in enforcing this law. R , Our law-making or governing body is a congress composed ' of one representative from each room. The function of the con- gress is to decide the problems that come before the league. We have numerous activities. This year we have given a play which was a great success, and which we hope will be an annual affair. We usually sell tickets to the Athenian Litera TY Soc1ety's annual play. Our oflicers for 1926-1927 are as follows: President ............ .... .... ................. ....... M e r r ill Etzenhouser First Vice-President ,........... ,,,..,,.. G eorge Marquis Second Vice-President .......... .,,,.,,, F red Chapman Secretary ................ .... ..,. ..,....... J a c k Chiles Treasurer ......... ..g ....... Mark Gibson Yell Leader ........ ........ P ete Hildebrand The A. O. O. A. Girls' Club It, is a well-known fact that the group spirit may be quite in- fluential and inspirational in school life, and this spirit has per- l meated-the A. O. O. A. activities this yearg but being a com- paratively new organization, we have progressed rather slowly. The Four Square Club has as its object the maintenance of high standards for girls. The Club originated in the Junior High School, but has been carried over to the grade schools where similar groups are cooperating to further the best interests of girls in school life. The club exerts a direct influence of loyalty to the school, which is a valuable asset in the support of school activities. . As any Junior High School girl may be a member of the or- ganization, it is a wholly democratic institution. The women teachers are also members and they work with the girls in up- holding Four Square ideals of conduct. At the election of oflicers, which took place early in the fall, the following were chosen: l President ----------.--h-- M--- -----.-..---M--,-..--- .-Q.,,.,q.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,... .,... M a r g aret Quin-n First Vice-President ...........-. ----- ---- --------4----------- E a T lme Davls Second Vice-President ......... --------------- A HH Burrus Secretary-Treasurer ........... ------- M ary E',Pruyn Reporter ---- - ----- H ,.,,,,, Laura Hlckman Cheer Leader ----V Inhl ,,,.... A n abel Nelson Page Sixty-three Alumni This year the alumni editor and the Orifice Pup wracked their. brains for something un- usual with which to adorn their pages of this year's annual, something that would make their section stand out noticeably as one of the best ever presented by any editor who has burnt the midnight oil. It was the Pup who finally gave the bright suggestion. I know , he barked. Devote your section to all the former Editors-in-Chieff'. Well, it was such a good idea that the Pup dined on Coney Islands and ice cream at my expense for making it. While he was busy masticating his meal I returned to the sanctum, locked the door Cfor who wants an office pup around when he really begins workj and began writing letters to all the former Editors of the Gleam telling them of the plan. A few weeks later the answers began to come in. I finally had them all except for a few who just Wouldn't reply though some of them received three or four notices. Those who did reply, however, will now live again in the pages of the Gleam of '27 . 1901 saw the first little Gleam come off the press. It wasn't a-very big book but it was an excellent beginning. This first Gleam was edited by Charles G. Ross. Mr. Ross evidently found his work in this capacity pleasant for he has engaged in journalistic Work ever since with no little success. In many different countries he has served as a correspondent for various newspapers. Since 1918 he has been a member of the Washington correspondence of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He is now chief of that correspondence. From Bessie L. Wheaton, Editor of the second yearbook, comes a delightful letter. Miss Wheaton is now Mrs. Louis A. Huback of Ben Avon, Pennsylvania. Her husband is a merchant who often journeys to Europe and the Far East to buy his Wares. Mrs. Huback has always been a great literary student. Many pieces of meritorious composition from her pen may be found in the 1902 Gleam. She is now a member of the Woman's Literary Club of Bellevue, very prominent in Pennsylvania literary circles, plays a dub's game of golf , and is interested ln music. Rebecca Dickinson was Editor of the Gleam of 1903. She is now Mrs. Cornelius Mills. Minnie Clements was Editor of the 1904 publication. She still lives in Independence. Eva Dickinson, Editor of the Gleam of 1905, is now Mrs. W. D. Modie of this city and her sister, Lucy Dickinson, Editor in 1906, is now Mrs. Harry L. Collins of Umatilla, Florida. Helen Ross, sister of Charles Ross, followed in her brother's footsteps as Editor of the Gleam of 1907. She now manages Camp Kechuwa, a girls' camp at Michigamme, Michigan, with winter offices in Chicago. William Palmer was Editor in 1908. He was formerly connected with the Farmers and Merchants' Bank of this city. After living for the past several years in California he has re- cently returned to Independence. In a beautiful old red brick house covered with ivy, on South Pleasant street, Cammie Johnston, Editor of the Gleam of 1909, lives with her father. She-but she wrote such a lovely letter, so brimful of best wishes for our Gleam that we here reprint it: At the very dig- nified age of 11 I decided exactly what I expected to do with myself after leaving the In- dependence High School and I am doing just that very thing now-attempting to be a musician myself and guiding other boys and girls along the same road. A very interesting tale, surely. To supplement a musical education seven worth-while trips were added as a substitute for fur- ther college W01'k, and, at the present writing five of these are things of the past and two are still anticipated. With my faithful old Steinway and a much newer organ, with many happy memories of school days, and on the same spot where I burned the midnight oil over the com- plexities of the school annual publication, I still believe 'Tis looking downard makes one dizzy' so 'After it, follow it, Follow the Gleam' . Claudine Mundy, Editor of the Gleam of 1910, is now Mrs. Charles Ford of Proctor Place. Mary Southern was Editor of the Gleam in 1911. She is now Mrs. George Wallace. Kathleen Kerr was mariner of the Gleam in 1912. She is now mother and homemaker , Mrs. J. S. Jones of St. Louis. Page Sixty four .....-. .. .. .fi -. .- -.. m--.----- -. .frf-A-.-.w.-Q---1---. ..:,::-.'w ,... .-1'e11rr-.-vnfvg-L.175l335'J.:':L'i-13:2-l-.-Q-Ig: L.. 7 -- -'- -W- Edwin Carroll was Editor of the 1913 edition. H politics for several years. ginger Skinner Edited the 1914 Gleam. He is still a resident of Independence. u adys Newton engineered the Gleam in '15. She has made her mark as a school teacher and director of the White Masque Dramatic Club's splendid stage successes. Two of her most notable achievements have been Zona Gale's Neighbors and Channing Pollock's The Fool . Harvey Roney was Editor in 1916. He writes that he is practicing law in Kansas City. Joe Morgan and Allan Bullock, Editors of the Gleams of '17 and '18 respectively, were not heard from. George Edward Stayton was Editor of the Gleam of 1919. In a very entertaining reply he answered our request for his experiences in this hard old world since leaving the protecting halls of W. C. H. S. Tucking my high school sheepskin in one pocket and a tooth brush, a pair of soxs and a half dozen handkerchiefs in the other, I headed for Missouri University and entered that institution in the fall of 1919, he begins. He was graduated from M. U., after concluding his course of study, with his B. S. degree in 1923. Ed tells us that he found out very quickly that positions are more mythical than the average college graduate would believe and so he took a job in the advertising department of the Kansas City Star in which capacity he is still engaged in the primarily important business of earning a living. Evan Fry, Editor of the Gleam of 1920, sent us a letter. Our only regret concerning it is that we cannot print it in its entirety. He has enjoyed a wide and varied experience. In brief: he attended Jr. College two years, worked a year for an insurance company, attended Grace- land College at Lamoni, Iowa, and graduated from K. U. last June. After spending the sum- mer months as a book agent he writes: I settled down here in Rochester, Minnesota, where I am trying to teach 125 High School Sophomores the rudiments of the English language. Evan has always been interested in music. At K. U. he was a member of the men's glee club which won third place in the national tournament at New York City as Mo, Valley champions. At Rochester he is a member of an oratorio society. Helen Burrus was Editor of the Gleam of '21. She is now teaching school in Independence. Marybelle Eubank manned the good bark Gleam on its voyage to Fairharbor in 1923. This year she is teaching music at the Pembroke School for Boys in Kansas City. Herbert Records was Editor when our class were Freshmen. He writes: I am now en- rolled in the Law School of the University of Missouri. I have previously been in the School of Arts and Sciences. I hope the 1927 Gleam is as good and better than any that have preceded it. I am sure that it will be. Herb presented the school with a mighty fine Annual. William Dickinson's Gleam of '25 received honors in the national contest held for high school annuals in that year. He is now a Sophomore at Junior College and is Editor of the Junior College Annual Kayseer for 1927. He writes: I expect to -continue my work in the Department of Journalism at K. U. after leaving here. It appears that the ink from the first wet copy of the Gleam of '25 is fated to stick to my fingers for a long time. And now, in conclusion, we must add good old Charlie Downey, Editor of last year's Gleam. How Charles worked on his Gleam the Junior members of last year's staff know. Doing his best from early morn in behalf of the book, laboring far into winter nights to snap the best flashlight shots of Chrisman adorned in a beautiful mantel of white. He is now attending the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. I am not doing much with my spare time this semester , his letter goes V on. Fact is I don't have any. We are having quarterly exams. this week and say, Wallie, I didn't realize just how dumb I really am until they handed some of my papers back. I am still planning on being a photographer. It seems that I am destined to spend the rest of my days behind a tripod with my head under the camera hood. Cast my fifteen votes for Mary Fligg and send my Gleam post haste. Is 31.50 enough? . The dear old grads - the Editors of yesteryear who toiled over the1rGleams with the same hopes and fears with which we toiled over ours. Somehow we're gladllnuour hearts that they have all gone out and made such fine names for themselves all over this little old United States. If these pages accomplish no other purpose may they 031159 those Whose Dames they bear to live on and on in the minds and lives of every true and loyal khlght Of the Blue and Gold- e has been prominent in Jackson County Page Sixty-five Page Sixty-Six A UT UMN RAINS The autumn rains come pouring down And soak the earth so bare and brown. The feathered wood-folks seek a nest That's strong enough to stand the test. The squirrels go bounding to a tree, The coyote stands and howls with gleeQ The rabbits hunt a hollow log, The thickets for the groundhog, The slimy snake does slowly coil In circles on the muddy soil, The husky bull-frog stops to croak As if the rain was all a joke. C. L. '29 . I I I I I I I I I I , .4 ,.... ... I I I N I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ! I I I I I I I I I I I I I I X V, I I O O 0 9 I C IIIIZII ' I I 'IIII ' 'I iq DIIIIL- gf WI , - A' I If ,- ' li W, ,Q W IWW I I I III , I. vw , I g o A I .a 5,1 XIII? jf I, F II . , f f -MI I IIs I ,I I I j ' IIII ff - Ii U! I f f , u i W I .' I H III I I' A ,ES W! , . M I iIr I I 9 12 I N II If . - M fc I Z?kX?52I!fASyfj5ffqg7Qj2W . f N- . ,- xg X H, I .f II 'J' 7, 4 'LI xx W , X , fl I iff . ,, ' I . 'Wm V- X ff : fl 1jI 'k' I is WZK 2 4 II fw a Z 74 I I , I f N11 QQS 1 - E+ If xy X - fl! :ey ,, , WA2fi5ii,f2gXwj,IgM i f ,f ' , CEM X I I ff ff f M I W IW W I Page Sixty-seven I I I N Q N' 'Q fl. 'i wi V ,x, Page Sixty eight Q PRAYER OF A SPORTSMAN Dear Lord, in the battle that goes on through life I -I ask but a field that is fair, A chance that is equal with all in the strife A courage to strive and to dare 3 And if I should win, let it be by the code With my faith and by honor held high And if I should lose let me stand by the road And cheer as the winners go by' And Lord may my shouts be ungrudging and clear A tribute that comes from the heart And let me not cherish a snarl or a sneer Or play any sniveling part Let me say There they ride on whom laurel s bestowed Since they played the game better than I Let me stand with a smile by the side of the road And cheer as the winners go by' So grant me to conquer if conquer I can By proving my worth in the fray But teach me to lose like a Regular man And not like a craven I pray Let me take off my hat to the warriors who strode To victory splendid and high Yes teach me to stand by the side of the road And cheer as the winners go by' Berton Braley ' I l J! ' W W' V , ,, V 22' lf l e r ' '15 ' . il' . r ll if' I I . ' he li - - - ' H ' , 7 .,zl I I ' 71 ml :il . . . ' v e,:2'y 'wal ' M113 ' will 5 . ' y . 'ew Q . ' ' - V , , 'lfglll ' ' I ' . 1 . - .gglgi - . . . lxlil -' 'miie' ' 1 4 'iii' V ' I HH' - . , ' ' Wil , ' . ' 1 . till' I l ' ' 'LM l l ill l 3 1:', :gg 'Wvj '- Q ii' A ' Nfl Lil' - -w ffl . ,. A THLE NCS l Clarence H. Little, Coach For the past three years the many athletic victories won by Chrisman, have been largely due to the efforts of Clarence H. Little, Coach. For two successive years Chrisman had a championship basketball and football team, a distinction of which few schools can boast. Mr. Little had some excellent material with which to work, but many of his men were new at the game, and it takes more than players to make a winning team. A large number of boys re- ported regularly all season for practice in spite of the fact that only a limited few could receive letters. Thus Coach's influence was felt by more than the average number of fellows and his influence on these boys was wonderfully fine and worth while. As the years draws to a close we are beginning to realize how much Chrisman will miss Coach next year. In September he will direct athletics at Chillicothe Business College, Chilli- cothe, Missouri. William Chrisman students, athletes, and rooters join in Wishing Mr. Little continued success and constant advancement in his profession. Page Sixty-nine , 1, I, ,, . .,.....,..,...- ..,w. .n-.s.u-.:a1 .,w - J, ,.-.-- ..-.,. ... FOOTBALL Players Dan Snider CCaptainj ............,,.. DAN SNIDER Football Captain Our Team Weight No. Letters 138 ........,, ..........,. 4 ....... Earle Wright ................... ......... 2 02 ......... ........ 3 ....... James Linson .............. ...,.,... 1 54 ......... ........ 3 ....... Darwin Pennell .......... ......... 1 65 ......... ...,.... 3 ....... Arthur Fann ............ ,..., . ..175 ....... ........ 3 .... . .. Wesley Brocaw ........ ..,....,., 1 53 .,,....,. .,,.,.,,, 2 ,,..... William Erickson ........ .......,, 1 75 .......,. ,,...... 2 ....... Gene Allen ........... ,,,...... 1 55 ....,,.., ..,..... 2 ....,., James Ballou ...,....,, ...,,,,,, 1 41 ,,,..,,,, ,,,,.... 2 ,,,,,,, Harry White .......... .,,.,,.,. 1 60 ......... ,..,,,., 1 ....... Hubert Lynch ...,..,. ...,.,,,, 1 38 ,,,.,,,,, ,,,,,,,, 1 ,,,,,,, Grant Morgan ........ ,..,,,... 1 62 ,,..,,.,. ,,.,,,,, 1 ,,,,,,, Boyd Owens ......... .....,.., 1 55 ......... .....4., 1 .....,. Max Collins ....,...., .,,,,,,,, 1 50 .,.,,,,,, ,.,,,,,, 1 ,,,,,,, Orrin Fry .................... ,,,,.,,,, 1 60 ,......,, ...,,.,, 1 ,,,,,,, William Anderson ......... ......,,. 1 95 Leonard Campbell... Page Seventy .........153 Position L. End and R. Tackle .......Fullback .......Center 8: R. Tackle Tackle Half .......Center Guard Half .......Quarter End Guard End Half Guard Guard End Football Letter Men Page Seventy-one , 'Fun I ...,-.....-,..,f.'-ng.-e. ---- -'----'-' ' ' 7 Top-Kernutt, Campbell, Snider, Linson, Fann, Wright, Anderson, Fry. Center-Milton, Turner, Westwood, Hare, Danielson, Shawhan, Milton, Andes, Sherman. Bottom-Morgan, Redfield, Langton, Jackson, Marqua, Himes, Huston. Football Resume Our team this year, out of eight games played, lost three, tied two and won three. Pennell and Wright were placed on the first All-conference team, and Fann and Linson on the second. A Football training camp was held near Raytown under the direction of Coach Little a week before school started. The season opened with a hard-fought game with St. Joseph on October 1. It was with persistence that we tied their opening counter making the score 7-7. Who could forget that spectacular pass from Gus to Honey ? The battle at Lexington next week was hard-fought on a muddy and watery field. We had to hold and did. The lone score was made by the recovery of a fumble, by Max Collings. The following week found us matched with Slater. Though we held them after their first touchdown we could not force a counter. By an additional score of a safety we were defeated 8-0. The next week our team retaliated by giving Harrisonville the small end of a 25-0 score, on the home field. ' It was with Odessa on October 29 that our squad probably ,showed the best work of the year. The line held well and the backfield executed almost perfect interference. Odessa was defeated 19-3. Many went the next week to see the most exciting game of the season, with Marshall. We opened the scoring by a clever criss-cross play but, at the half, Marshall led by 9-7. We scored another touch down again in the last quarter. Could they beat us now? Our hearts all said no, but by a series of completed passes we were defeated 16-13. The following Friday we played at Higginsville. Though at times we made large gains were defeated by a score of 1626. Gus played a large part of this game on a fractured leg. The season was concluded by a game at Smith-Cotton in Sedalia. The game was stub- Page Seventy-two mm Top-Kress, White, Ballou, Allen, Erickson, Collings, Lynch. Center-Chinnery, Choplin, Seaton, Owens, McClelland, Petre, Mabbott. Bottom-Hall, Kehunel, Roberts, Clow, Goode, Graham, Alberti. born and both teams fought to a tie O-0. Some of the most dependable men of the line and those who caused trouble over this part of the State were: Erickson at center, Captain Snider at left end, with Lynch at the other Wing and Allen and Morgan at guards. The shifty backs that were hard to stop were: Brocaw, Collins, Ballou, at halves and White at quarter. Brocaw and Linson are Captain elect for 1927 season. Score of Games W, C, H, S ,,,,,,, ,...., 7 St. Joseph ......... ------- 7 W. C. H. S ........ ..... 6 Lexington --------- ----e-- 0 W. C. H. s ........ ........ 0 Slater ------------ ---,--- ------ 8 W. C. H. S .---.--- ,,.,,..., 2 5 Harrisonville ........ ------ 0 W. C. H. S ........ -...---- 1 9 Odessa ------------ - 3 W, C, H, S ,,,,,,,- ,.,,,... 1 3 Marshall ........---- ---------- 1 6 W, C, H, S ,-----,, ,.,.. 6 Higginsville ----.----- ---------- 1 6 W, C, H, S ,---,,,- ,.,,,,,. 0 Sedalia ........-.-- -----b il Totals ,... .... -------- 7 6 50 Page Seventy -three Page Seventy-four BA KE TBALL Top: White, Cooper, Shawhan, Little CCOachD, Fisher, Petre. Bottom: Dyer, Sutton, Wright CCaptainD, Fann, Collings. Our Team Players No. of Letters Position Capt. Earl Wright .......... .,,,.,...,.... 3 ....,,,, ....,..... R . Guard Arthur Fann ........,...,,,. ,,,...,,,, 3 ..,...... .......... L . Guard Max Collings ,,,,..,,.,, ,,.,,,, 2 ,,,,,,,. .,........ R . Forward Otis Sutton ........ ........., 2 ....,.... ........,. C e nter Harry White A,.,,,, ,,,,,,,,r, 2 ,,,.,,,,, ...,...,,. L . Forward R. J, Cooper ,,,,,,, ,,,v,,,,,, 1 ,r,,,,,,, .......... L . Forward Elbert Petra ...,... ,.,,,,,,,, 1 ,,,,,,,,, .......... R . Forward John Shawhan ,...,,o,, .......... 1 .....,... ......... R . Forward Clarence Dyer ,,,.,,r,, ....,.,... 1 ......... -----.--. C 6 Ilfiel' Page Seventy-five Basketball EARL WRIGHT Basketball Captain The Blue and Gold Cagers this year, with only two regulars of last year's Championship Team, again developed into one of the strongest teams in this part of the State. Out of ten conference games six were victories, some by overwhelming scores. The remaining four were lost by bare margins. g The season opened by our first game in the new Memorial Hall with the Alumni. We were defeated by a score of 24-15. Our first conference game was with Odessa whom we defeated 18-8. The next week we smothered Higginsville on their small court by a score of 45-5. Marshall came here for our next game. The shifting lead showed each team to be doing its best. In the last few minutes they forged ahead to a 33 to 30 victory. At Odessa next both teams played their best. Ten seconds before the whistle the score was 18 to 16 in their favor. Coach called time out to substitute. Play resumed and Red had the ball. He passed to Gus who immediately shot from the center and as the ball parted the net the whistle blew tieing the score at 18. After a five minute play off they emerged as the victors in a 22 to 20 score. In the next game at home we were downed by Warrensburg 29-21. The following week our men were in the best of condition. On a two game trip, after three straight defeats we vanquished Warrensburg by a score of 29-20 and at Sedalia were defeated 34-33 only after a five minute play off. Seclalia at this time was undefeated. MARSHALL TOURNAMENT We were first scheduled to play Higginsville who forfeited the game. We were eliminated 1n our next games with Carrollton 23-13. Carrollton later in the season was put out of the State Association one year for playing ineligible men. The next week Higginsville again fell at our hands. The game ended with a 57-11 score in our favor. Page Seventy-six a.......w...x.-q.:c- -:H :4::t1' 1 TST. .IT'1'1 3':': ':'fzL?'::'T:i 'T' Sedalia was defeated here 29-15. Th me 0 for players and spectators. We again met our old rival Marshall, we were being lead 14-9. When the whistle blew the score was 27-27. After five minutes of furious battle the score was 33-30 in their favor. This was the third game which we lost by the five minute play off. In the last home game we easily defeated Slater 40-20. This was the final game in the Big Seven Conference. is was one of the most enthusiastic games at ho b th on their court. After the half our team rallied though WARRENSBURG TOURNAMENT Our team in their first game defeated Marshall 17-125 Clinton in the next game 19-6, but were defeated in the next by Warrensburg, the Winner of the tournament, by a 25-18 score. This concluded our season. There was no team in the Conference which did not suffer defeat from us at some time during the season. Our success was largely due to the efforts of Coach Clarence Little and the hearty cooperation of our team with the guidance of Captain Gus Wright. The second team should be congratulated on their success this year. Though not en- tirely victorious in games played they aided our victories by giving the first string men stiff competition. Raymond Fisher, Windsor Parker, William Erickson, Grant Morgan, John Hinde, Herbert Chinnery, Ralph Carpenter and Boyd Owens stayed out for practice until the last, even though they knew they would not make the trips. Most of these will be good material for next year's team. M SUMMARY OF SEASON W. C. H. S ....... .......... 1 ,0 Odessa ............ ------- 3 W, C, H, S ,,,,,,, ,.,,,.,,,, 4 5 Higginsville ......... .......... 5 W. C. H. S ....... .......... 3 0 Marshall .......... ---------- 3 3 W, C, H, S ,,,,,,, .......... 2 0 Odessa ............ -------- --22 W, C, H, S ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,, 2 1 Warrensburg .....,.. ..-.------ 2 9 W, C, H, S ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,, 2 9 Warrensburg .......... -------.-- 2 0 W, C, H, s ,,,,,,, ........,. 3 3 Sedalia ............ --------- -34 W, C, H, S ,,,,,,, .,......., 5 7 Higginsville ......... ---------- 1 1 W, C, H, S ,,,,,,, ,......... 2 9 Sedalia ...... ' ...... ---------- 1 5 W, C, H, S ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,.. 2 9 Slater ............ ---------- 2 3 W, C, H, S ,,,,,,,, ,....,,.. 3 0 Marshall ....... ---------- 3 3 W. c. H. s ....... .................... 4 0 Slater ------------ ---- - - ----A----- 20 MARSHALL TOURNAMENT W, C, H, S ,,,,,,, ,,,,,. 2 Higginsville ..-.----- - ------ 0 W. C. H. S lwvrhb- ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, 2 C arrollton ............ ---- ------ 0 WARRENSBURG TOURNAMENT W' C. H, S ,----,,, ,,,,,,,,. 1 7 Marshall .------ ------ ' 1 2 W. C. H. S ,----,,, ,,,,,,,,. 1 9 Clin'D011 ------------ ---- --------- ' 6 W' C- H. S .,-------.' -,--,,,,, 1 8 VVaI'I'6I1Sbl1I'g ------------ ---- ---- - 2 W. C. H' S. TOTAL-mm ---hl-- 439 QPPONENTS TOTAL .....---------- ------- 2 95 Page Seventy-seven Our Track Team Our track team began practice the middle of March. About thirty men reported. In April, Joe Price was elected Captain of the 1927 team. On April 5th the team had a practice meet with Kansas City, Kansas High School. Chris- man track schedule: April 15-William Jewell Meet at Liberty April 22-Central Missouri Meet at Warrensburg April 29-Big Seven at Marshall May 7th-State Meet at Columbia Though in the first of the season weather conditions were bad and we had practically no training facilities, our men made a fine showing at the Liberty meet in which twenty-eight were competing. In the following events we won points: 100 Yard Dash-Joe Price won first place-time-10.2 seconds 220 Yard Dash-Price, third-time-22.7 seconds 440 Yard dash-Morgan, fourth-time-53.5 seconds Broad jump-Campbell, third-distance-19 feet 7 inches. Others who were entered in the meet were: Half mile relay-Childs, Campbell, Morgan, and Price. Mile relay-Carpenter, Curnutt, Owens, and Petre. Broad Jump-Weitzel - Half Mile-Curnutt, Carpenter. Mile-Keyes, Carpenter 440 Yard Dash-Petre Pole Vault-Dyer, James High Jump-McCarroll Though at the time this book goes to press we have no record of Big Seven, District or State meets, we are looking forward to these with great hope and confidence for our teams success. Page Seventy-eight - src MISS JESSIE SMITH Supervisor of Music The music department under the very efficient and delightful leadership of Miss Jessie Smith has been very busy during the past year. At the beginning of the first semester, Miss Smith issued a call for members of the boys' and girls' glee clubs. This call was answered by about sixty girls and thirty-five boys. Until January, the most of their time was taken up by planning and practicing for the Operetta, Sailor Maids , which was given on January 27. This production was considered a success from both a musical and financial standpoint. Many declared it to be the best operetta ever given in the high school. With this off their hands, the glee clubs turned their attention to the Liberty and War- rensburg meets. Miss Rosamond Filson is a most pleasing and ehicient accompanist for the glee clubs, chorus and quartettes. All of the work of the glee clubs and quartettes is done outside of school hours. The orchestra also was interested in the contest at Warrensburg, ambitious to repeat the Conquest of the year before. The thirty members have entertained the assembly several times and given programs at various affairs and over KLDS. Page Seventy-nine C hrisman Orchestra FIRST VIOLIN-Vina Mae Jenner, John Owen, Marvin Turnbull, Robert Crawford, Maurine Nace, Robert DeTray. SECOND VIOLIN-Margaret Chapman, Elizabeth Patrick, Mark Gibson, Almer Sheehy, Berhman Hines, Lucille Langdon. CELLO-Milford Nace, Dayton McPherson. FLUTE-Mildred Burrough. CLARINET-Wesley Brocaw. SAXOPHONES+Billie Lee, Ingall Neas. DRUMS-Gerald Gillespie. FIRST CORNET-Lee Mills, Carlos Smith, Henry Poertner. SECOND CORNET-Harold Keenan, Carwin Criley, William White. ALTO HORN-Ernlyn Fender, Eugene Bagley. BARITONE-Fernoy Alexander. A . ., TROMBONE-Roy Bozarth. . PIANISTS-Marian Hills, Juanita Bushart, Louise Bright. We have added to our orchestra this year, two cellos, a clarinet and two alto horns. Al- though we started out this year with almost a complete new set of musicians, we have enter- tained the seventh hour classes near by and many audiences. We have happily accepted invitations to play on different occasions. The orchestra has played for the Legion Party at Memorial Building, the Chamber of Commerce Banquet, the Presbyterian Church, the Christian Church, over Radio KLDS, for several Parent-Teacher associations, and several of the High School plays. We were greatly honored by having Miss Margaret Lowry and Mr. De Rubertis of the Kansas City Symphony, come out to hear us play and in their choice of Vina Mae Jenner and John Owen to play at one of the Symphony Concerts at Ivanhoe Temple in Kansas City. We owe many thanks to our director, Miss Jessie Smith, who has Worked faithfully with us this year, under whose direction we have greatly developed. We are proud of the William Chrisman Orchestra. Page Eighty ,, f.Q.,J,.1... ...',:::zf:-:V .-:'.J.m.1wlmZL?..L:r.. .:' :':rq-,.-se',4-1-Juli,-Zi-Lili gzztzrtr a - :1-srfe-rr,-,...J-ISC lQ354IZ ':::z1 . . fu.:-: fm.. ..-., .. . . s ' - ' - . .-m,-::c-:z-- --qnn :rr- Page Eighty-one The Liberty Meet 'The William Jewel Inter-Scholastic Contests were held at William Jewell College, Liberty, Missouri on April 15 and 16, 1927. Chrisman entered in several events, but did not walk off with as many victories as last year. In the piano solo contest, our Dorothy Koehler placed first playing Sous Bois . The mixed quartet, composed of Ellvert Himes, Roderick lflay, Bertha Gunsolley and Marian Hills sang When the Heart is Young . They won a beautiful trophy cup. , William Randall was the only'winner in the literary events. He placed second 1n ex- temporaneous speaking. In the track meet, Joe Price won first in the hundred-yard dash. This was our only first place but several Chrisman boys placed in other events. The Warrensburg Meet The C. M. S. T. C. contests for -1927 were held April 22 and 23, at the state Teachers' College at Warrensburg, Missouri. Sixty-five Chrisman students were entered in the meet. MUSIC The boys' quartet composed of Ellvert Himes, Ronald Smith, Roderick May and Gordon Kress won the silver cup for first place. Their selection was Little Cotton Dolly. The mixed quartet composed of Bertha Gunsolley, Marian Hills, Roderick May and Ellvert Himes went to the finals. The mixed chorus of twenty-four voices sang On, Gallant Company. They received the cup offeredfor their event. The orchestra also received first place cup playing Mosaic . Chrisman soloists won many honors. John Owens received first place in violin and Ewart Ragan, first on piano. Each of these boys received as his award a music scholarship at the Teachers' College. Margaret Chapman placed second in girls' vocal solo and Ellvert Himes placed third in boys' solo. I DECLAMATION Helen Grace Bishop was given Asecoxid place in the girls' event, and Edwin Ingram won the gold medal for first place among the boys. Last year Edwin carried away the silver medal for second place. ' 1. . EXTEMPOREANEOUS SPEAKING Orvar Swenson was Chrisman's extemp speaker, ,He easily placed first with a talk on The Chinese Situation. . Q V' 1 HOME ECONOMICS Lucille Twyman Kathryn Haberlein were our representatives in cooking Their problem was to order cook and serve a meal They brought honor on their school by winning first place which was a silver bon bon dish Fern Simpson and Katherine Head won first place in sewing Their prize was a silver spoon to be used in the home ec department LATIN The Latin team composed of Violet MacFarlane Ruth Alley and Faye Alley Won the Latin trophy cup In order to keep this cup next year s team must win it Last year it was won by Sedalia TRACK Joe Price won first in the hundred yard dash and Leonard Campbell Won third in the broad Jump Page Ezghty two 1 J . 3' - ' ' ' T ' :1 11 G ---H A , 1 1 1 - , . . . i lm I-L-.l..L.. .5.::J-teh-Za! .QANLSQZZ-..'.:'. .qgfz-S714-,ue-e.4:.-.,LLJ-1-I.'.:::2321:25 :fz-riff-r-ll-Cal-eQ'I.QT4!3I -- -- -fi. -- - . ' ' I.-r ' , ,...A,,t,.:,,,,-.i ., ,..A. . ,. - .-.-s...--sQz.,:.- 7:1-rfr' ' - Dramatics IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Was the 1927 Athenian production It had an amusin sto filled with humorous lines and situations Verlia Short, Marian'Hills d F ry 4 c A - , an ere e S asisted the Athenlans in this production. The rest of the cast was made up of Ellvlert gifs: Raymond Fi h J. T. - S ef, W9SfW00d, F. R. Allen, Nolan Kuehnl, George Berkemeier, Richard Harrington, and Lawrence Childs. Miss Virginia Hawes sponsored this play. SAILOR MAIDS was a decided hit. This production was half-play and half song. Richard Day as Romeo was a most amusing heart-breaker. Pauline Corder was a perfect Juliet whose beautiful songs delighted the audience. Bertha Gunsolley was fair Jeanette whose duet with her lover, Gordon K.ress, was doubly encored. The two old papas were J. E. Buchan and an J. T. Westivood. The bashful lover who escaped with a bride was EmlyniFender. The Swedish- Hre-eater maid was. Margaret Chapman. The excellent chorus made the play a real success. Miss Jesse Smith directed the music and staging. HONOR BRIGHT was advertised long before it was presented. This play was a combination As-You-Like-It-G. S. B. affair. It was very successful in every way. The cast included Donnetta Bennion, Edwin Ingram, Kathryn Haberlein, Julia Lee Hersperger, James Bright, William Randall, Helen Grace Bishop, Addie Becker, Richard Graham, Rilla Leeka, Gladys Larsen, John Jackson, Delmar Goode, Forest Simpson, and John Turner. The play was directed by Mrs. Emma Mae Krlunbach who was assisted by Miss Margaret Phelps and Miss Mary Alice Gibbons. ZARAGUETA OR MONEY TALKS was translated in the Spanish department by the second year students, and given in translation as a play March 18 and 19. Spanish costumes, dances, settings, and even Spanish candy helped carry the audience across the seas to Salamanca. These Spanish students were chosen for the cast: Nolan Kuehnl, Edwin Hall, J. T. Westwood, Francis Alexander, Virgil Ham, Roberta Williamson, Thelma Rader, Walter Brown, Muriel Etzenhouser, Marion Langton, and Blanche Crabtree. Miss Elizabeth Palmer was the director of the play and to her should go a large portion of the credit for its success. WHERE JULIA RULES was the annual Junior play. It told the story of a badly-spoiled girl who dominated her father and everyone else, except her grandmother. Julia was well played by Mary Jo Hickman who showed how the girl finally learned her lesson. Wesley Brocaw was the rich young millionaire who was hard to resist. Others in the cast were Arlene Nelson, Raymond Fisher, Ruth Lynch, Richard Harrington, Frances Simms, Franklin Milton, Earl Curtis, Clyde Crawford and Francis Alexander. Miss Mabel Campbell, assisted by Miss Eva Fitterling, directed this excellent amateur production. YOUNG AMERICA was the one-act play presented at the literary meet at Warrensburg. The play embodied pathos, comedy, and drama. The setting for the play was a juvenile court and the action which ensued was the result of a lawless act displayed by a certain youth who had never known the love of a mother or the surroundings of a home. Those who had parts were James Bright, Rilla Leeka, Junior Marqua, James Emmet Buchanan, J. T. Westwood, and Dean Redfield. Mr. Blevins Davis coached this play. EAST IS WEST was the climax to all student productions, the annual Senior play. Constance Talmadge made this play a success on the screen and Miss Verlia Short ran her close second as Ming Toy. Chinese costumes, settings and music gave a rich oriental back-ground to this Story of love, sorrow, and happiness. 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Here we learn the worth of honor, Jog of diligence and truth. Here are firmest friendships welded, Those that last our whole life throughg Here our teachers' lives, like beacons, Point the way to me and you. Here's to you, our own dear High School! May we ever faithful be. Through the years that stretch before us Fame and honor bring to thee! C. Ai '27 r .' A V - - U ,. .. , , 1 K -r f my A L --.-fl.,:QQT1:...,:.1,..,g1'gg.g,g4,-5gjq1:: 1 2- I s A i i I l i 1 3 l n l 1: gs lx . - -1-.1.v.-.1--esp.:-f-1---V 715 ' -ff:-jf-faeevtmq-.gm-ef:-.ee-4w:u:1..,..te:...T-2-ii. ..--fm-:sew-:.fn:-uu:zn::::'g.g Athenian Literary Society First Semester Second Semester Pres.-Wallace Palmer J , T, Wegtwogd Vice-Pres.-Lawrence Childs George Berkmeier SECY.-J. T. Westwood Myron Zen' Treas.-George Berkmeier Wayne Keyes V Sergt.-at-Arms-Marion Langton Richard Harrington Atty. Gen.-Orvar Swenson Glen Crabtree Gleam Reporter-Franklin Milton Orrin Fry Sponsors-Miss Virginia Hawes, Mr. J. V. Endicott The Athenians have enjoyed quite an extensive season during the 1926-27 semesters. As in previous years they have given their annual play, It Pays to Advertise, which was con- sidered one of the best. They have lead the other societies in giving programs in assemblies. Their orchestra was the best in school, entertaining the students at various times. They had several parties beside the annual party and they were all enjoyed by everybody present. The Athenian mixer given March 25 was a great success. The five established societies who at- tended said it was the biggest and best yet. The activities of the society are not all along literary and social lines. They excel in athletics. During the year they defeated the G. S. B's in football and twice in basket-ball. They have a new sponsor this year, Miss Virginia Hawes and their enthusiasm and ac- tivities have constantly increased, under her guidance. Page Eighty-seven i, . G George S. Bryant Literary Society First Semester Second Semester Pres.-James Bright William Randall Vice-Pres.-Paul Gould 'Richard Graham Secy.--Edwin Ingram J0hI1 J2CkSOI1 Treas.-Leroy Strohm Edwin Ingram Atty.-Gen.-Robert Alexander RobertAlexander Sergt.-at-Arms-Delmar Goode Edwin Hall Historian-Guinn Bronson A Guinn Bronson Sponsors-Miss Margaret Phelps, Mr. Blevins Davis The George S. Bryant Society is composed of boys who are representative of the best ability and the highest scholarship in the school. A number of new boys have been added during the year until now the membership is fifty-three. Each of these fifty-three boys has been taken in because he possessed some merit or ability which would benefit the society and the school. V The aim of the society is to be truly democratic, and this is realized in its large membership and because of the fact that every boy takes an active part in the meetings held every Wednes- day afternoon. Many of the boys have participated in the various activities of the school. Both of the student presidents for this year have come from this organization, and in every debate, declam- atory or oratorical contest, G. S. B. boys were entered. .For the first time in its history the society has given a pay entertainment. The play Honor Bright, was given in conjunction with the As-You-Like-It Literary Society, in Feb- ruary, under the direction of Mrs. Krumbach, and it was highly successful. With the proceeds obtained from the production, the boys hope to give the school some fine new stage scenery, an improvement sorely needed. .Everything undertaken outside the society and everything done in its meetings this year has been successful, and a great part of the honor for this goes to the faithful sponsors of the society, Miss Phelps and Mr. Davis. They have lent a willing hand to everything that the society has undertaken. Page Eighty-eight M- W.-.J.-.. .m:rf.:Le1 1-- ..m:LisLJ.:.:. .zen-7-,1-.-.s.1.4:.-'..5:.7.3'.2z:::g:: .-:we-fl,-LL,j.L.g,ggg:p:':.:J-:zzzfg-1:-ewe. cs.. ..., .. ,, , ., . .., . . -.. uw. - .-..-v-rr-Levee-:rift L.. .:,.1 . -.5:f:f.f.sTf,f,tx-gg,-,, .S .25 3.12. ,.,..:i. .725 f.,1...ww.1-:rwasdf :,-3133.535 Shakesperian Literary Society First Semester Second Semester Pres.-Allegra Luff Harriet Dunn Vice-Pres.-Helen Grace Bishop Verlia Short Secy.-Mary Irene Madden Muriel Etzenhouser Treas.-Louella Long Mae Lafferty Parliamentarian-Verlia Short Grace Westerhouse Sponsors-Mrs. Jessie Moore, Miss Elta Reinsch The Shakesperians feel that this school year they have set a new high mark to the glory of their society. Nothing seems to have been lacking in their great stride forward, and the best of it is that after this school year is over, and the new one starts in the fall, there will be many Shake veterans left to carry on to a still more glorious future. The season was opened in the fall with an assembly period for the Slater game. At this assembly the society members appeared in a full dress uniform of red and white fthe society colorsj lending a pleasing contrast to the student gathering. Two other assembly programs have been contributed by the Shakes to the school activities, one being the Thanksgiving Program and the other, the play Patsy. This year the society has achieved many school honors. From the Shakesperians were chosen the girls for the mixed quartette and for the girls' quartette. The leads in the Junior, Senior, and annual Athenian Play, and the winner of the English Essay contest, were all Shakes- perians. Yes, it may be truly said that the Shakesperians have set a new high mark. Page Eighty-nine Nautilus Literary Society First Semester . Second Semester Pres.-Helen Jones Ardith Roedel Vice-Pres.-Helen Soapes Margaret Hill Secy.-Vina Mae Jenner Frances Simms Treas.-Margaret Williamson ' Marie Blackburn Gleam Reporter-Corinne Miller Fern Simpson Membership-Roberta Williamson Margaret Williamson Sponsors-Miss Ellen Singleton, Miss Eva Fitterling The Nautilus Literary Society was organized in 1920, being the first girls' society formed in this school. Twelve girls, as charter members, chose its name from the well-known poem of Oliver Wendell Holmes, The Chambered Nautilus. The society has been divided into four groups, each group presenting a program once a month. The leaders of the groups are Marie Blackburn, Florence York, Ardith Roedel and Margaret Hill. These girls have been instrumental in preparing programs for the meetings. In addition to the regular programs, the society has given two programs in assembly. The first of these was a Perry Winkle sketch. Later in the year a short play was presented, That Awful Letter. At Thanksgiving and at Christmas it has been the custom for the society to adopt some needy family and provide necessities as well as games and toys for the children. This year they were able to make several homes a happier holiday. The society is represented in the National Honor Society by Rosamond Filson who was one of the four to enter it at the close of 1926. The girls have been greatly aided by the skillful direction of their sponsors Miss Ellen Singleton and Miss Eva Fitterling. It is hoped that every girl will grow mentally and socially from experiences gained in this society. The members believe that the society will always be a credit to the school and a booster of all its activities. Page Ninety ...W ,..-vu---.. .CTL 7.:5.i..,ej..:..i..:..r:.T, .: 2.5 .-zxz. -.,-:T ...JZ fl :....-,-,.u:fc.w-a-fn:r.:1-znzfx. I-T, 1 1 F u J ' l ll QI l if l l K l l l l o , , As- You-Lzke-It Dramatzc Soczety First Semester , Second Semester Pres.-Donnetta Bennion Kathryn Haberlein Vice-Pres.-Eugenia Adams Maxine Thorpe Secy.-Julia Lee Herspberger Cornelia Lewis Treas.-Martha Mae Marquis Maude Louise Hartman Reporter-Kathryn Haberlein Rilla Leeka Sponsors-Mrs. Emma Mae Krumbach, Miss Mary Alice Gibbons ' The past year was a very successful one for the AS-YOU-LIKE-IT Dramatic Society. The first public appearance of the society was made in the form of a pep assembly given in September for the football game. This served to introduce to the school the 1926 football heroes, by portraying on the screen a picture of each player taken sometime during his early life and accompanying it with an antecdote from his early life. On the eighteenth of November the club attempted to display its dramatic abilities by presenting to the student body, a one act play entitled Fm Curedf' The same program was given that evening at a reception held in honor of the girls' parents and friends. The Study Hall was transformed into an attractive reception room. The outstanding feature of the year however was the annual play, Honor Bright, given with the George S. Bryant Literary Society. The Honor Society has three As-You-Like-It members-Mary Fligg, Rilla Leeka, and Katherine Haberlien. 5 The Popularity Queen, Mary Fligg, comes from the As-You-Like-It ranks. Two As-You-Like-Its, Frances Batterton and Adelia Yankee, tied for the Sophomore 1 Lincoln Essay medal. , The society was also well represented in Warrensburg contestants. Helen Grace Bishop 5 Went for girls' declamation contest and Rilla Leeka in the one act play. The society feels that its Work would have been very inC0I'I1P16i29 Withvvt the aid Of MTS- l, Krumbach and Miss Gibbons,its sponsors. ', Page Ninety-one l l x I 'v I l M' N.. E. B. S. Literary Society P1-esldent --,-,,, T ,.,---,,,, .... .,,, ,,,,,,,,,..,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,. .....,.,,,,.... G e r t rude Offutt Alley Freda Wattenberg Secretary ............. Treasurer .....,.............. .... .... .... .................------ -.--------4-- Music Chairman .................... .... .... ............................ M 2 1' garet Chapmall Dramatics Chairman ........................ .... .......................... V 0 F12 A19X2-Hdel' Literature Chairman .................... .... ................................ C 0 I'1StaHC6 AI1I1iS . Sponsors, Miss Mary Lucas, Miss Mabel Potter The E. B. S. Society was organized very early in 1927. The name was chosen in honor of Mr. E. B. Street, whose efforts brought about its inception. We took as our motto Every Body Serve, and the society attempts to carry out this ideal, seeking to develop in each of its members whatever talents they may possess. One act plays, readings and musical numbers have been part of the programs In addition to student talent we have been very profitably entertained many times by travelogs by Mlss Twyman Mrs Fleming Pendleton Mr Paxton, Mrs Hanthorn, Mrs Krlmminger and others who have brought us glimpses of far countries and strange customs The organlzatlon 1S completely democratic, any member of the student body gaining entrance upon request Among the charter members we have such prominent students as Ruth Alley winner of the Mathematics Prize Margaret Chapman Joy Alumbaugh, and Frieda Wattenburg teacher training students and many other well known and useful mem bers A word of appreciation 1S due our sponsors Miss Lucas and Miss Potter for their willing help and advice Page N 'mety two 7 ' , ' . . , 7 Y Y , .. Y QQ., I-4. Uiszwsiz- .-5 tbl-.isI5.1l.'.J.,:.::. '..g:s-:fA,,..-3.1-.41.,..g54:..j.'.:::'5::::-:-Ev'.:v-z-:ESQ-X,24Q.YS.2Z4L2i'1 :::':::-:fue-1.3-. -T - 1 -.-- . of ,...,a. . . .. .f. , - .if-Te.:-so-T-regza-.7-1ny.:-.:':,,,,.:i.-,T,..,:'., n.....w.'-1.-am.a1:..1s:r::.r:::-r::f:.: 1 1 . i 1 '1 I 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 The Spanish Club Pres.-Verlia Short 1 J, T, Westwood Vice-Pres.-Muriel Etzenhouser Kathryn Haberlein Secy.-Jewell Adams Roberta Williamson Treas.-J. T. Westwood Jewell Adams Sponsor-Miss Elizabeth Palmer The Spanish Club of 1926-27 has had a very successful year, and has set a high standard for the members of this Club in the years to come. This Club was organized October 21, 1926, under the sponsorship of Miss Elizabeth Palmer, instructor of Spanish. The Club chose for its name. Los Pensadores Castellanosn which means The Spanish Thinkers. All students taking Spanish and making an average grade of M or above, in that subject were eligible to become members of this Club. Regular meetings were held and interesting programs, usually in Spanish conversation in the form of jokes or short plays, were arranged. The first undertaking of the Club was a Hallowe'en program which was presented in as- sembly October, 29. This was arranged in the form of a party which was held on the stage and which proved to be very entertaining. Then they immediately began preparations for presenting a play. This play, Zaragueta which had been translated by the Spanish classes, was presented in the auditorium, on March 18 and 19. This was a big success and Nolan Keuhnl, is still to be remembered for his wonderful ability for fainting. Edwin Hall as a gentleman of middle 1 class, made his part so real that we wonder at his ever eating again. Everyone had to scruti- l nize the doctor closely in order to recognize in him our handsome blonde, J. T. Westwood. Zaragueta had a sad eifect upon Francis Alexander. Besides being almost deafened by the shouts of the rest of the players, he was unmercifully sprayed and almost drowned by an ap- plication of Don Saturio's famous water-cure. Q I Next year we hope to continue work along dramatic lines. We expect to give a play in Spanish the first semester and one in translation the last semester, and although this w1ll re- quire a great deal of work, our motto is, El Trabajo hace la Vida Agradablef' which means, Work makes Life Pleasant. J 1 Page N inety-three 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 E i 1 I 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 l 1 1 Y i 'C Club President ,----.,, ---- ,,-, -,,,,,,-,,,,,A,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,..,....,,,,,..,,..,,.., W Q S ley BI'0C2.W Vice-President ........ .... .... .... .............,.............................. M 2 X C ollings Secretary-Treasurer ............ .... .... .... .................................. 0 1' 1' i D Fry Master-at-Arms ................ .... .... .... .................................... A 1' il h 111' Farm Athletic Director ............ ..,, ..,. ...................,............,........,.. C 1 a rence Little The C Club, although a comparatively new organization, has shown already that it is full of life and is backing the school with all the enthusiasm possible. The C Club was or- ganized under the direction of Coach Little, February 14, 1927, for the purpose of promoting clean athletics, of cultivating true sportsmanship and insuring the success of our teams in the future. The membership consists of those of the student body and Alumni' who have been awarded a letter in some athletic sport at William Chrisman High School. The C Club intends to give several social functions during the year such as initiations which will be at- tended by members only, and also a banquet to which guests will be invited. An athletic club of any school is one of the most important factors in school life because without organized athletics no school could be complete. The C Club sees wonderful possibilities for the school in athletics next year and we sincerely hope that the teams in the future will be as successful as those in the past. ' Page N inety-four ,,,,,,,., ,....,.... . ...-. ::w.',,.,I im-Q KN-. :,:. .asa-:-'n,.x.z-ff-vJ:.j.'.'::.::::-r:, -.. .mea . .-..-s.s.-.-:LAQ7 1W l'2r1-'2- --: -- ' ---'-- -4 --f- A'- , . ,. ..., . . -....-:..-C.. ...... -Y, ,..,2.L-.,:.., Z -..:..:..-,5..vN.-..-,1m:ne::.:1-- zz:-1: -:':z:.': '-'T -1-P---+ v.-..-,xe:.a:.1r1:v.a1-zl:'::':::1:g--:-554: fl- - M Club First Semester Second Semester Pres Marcella Zutz Clara Butler V1ce Pres Georg1a McBr1de Faye Alley SSCY Faye Alley Gladys Young Treas Ruth Alley Gladys Young Reporter Gladys Young Marcella Zutz Sponsors MISS S Etta McAll1ster, Mlss Elta R61HSCh The M Club, a MISSOUTI athletlc orgamzatlon, was orgamzed 1n Wllllam Chrrsman Hlgh School In the second semester of the school year 1926 under the drrectlon of Mlss S Etta MCAll1St6T The purpose of the Club IS to encourage athletlcs for glrls foster the Splflt of good sportsmanshlp and to serve the school at any t1me To w1n a letter a glrl must earn one thou sand polnts These are made up of polnts galned 1n health posture scholarshlp sportsmanshlp, sp1r1t of SBTVICB, and efllclency 1n the three major games basketball baseball and volley ball and the major folk dances Hence thls 1S a club composed of the honor students of the glrls Physlcal Educatlon Department Elght new members were added to the Club on February 25 When awarded the letter each glrl pledged her loyalty thus I pledge my alleglance to the State of MISSOUTI, to her defense 1n tlme of need to her SGFVICG ever to her lndustrlal prosperlty and to her splrltual greatness through health strength scholarshlp and conduct becomlng a lady The M Club presented one number on the Gym Revue last year and was honored by havlng the Queen and her royal party chosen from thelr group to represent them rn the May F ete Thls year the M Club took a promlnent part rn the Gym Revue At the May Fete they d1d the Hlghland Fllng Hlghland Scottlsche ba1lors Horn Plpe and Greek Interpretatlve Danclng The May Queen and her attendants were elected from the Seniors of thls group Page N mety fwe H ,, . . . . . . . . . . ' 1 1 - ' : 1 1 - 1 s J . . . . , H . . . - - 1 Q 1 1 ' ' 11 11 71 F1 ' U . H ,, - - cc 1: H ,, . r H . . H H . - 1: :ru - 1 ' H 1 7 . Bi- Weekly Gleam Stal? ' First Semester Rosamond Filson was elected Editor-in-chief of the Bi-Weekly Gleam for the first semester at the regular election the previous spring. Soon after school opened in the fall the staff was appointed, and presented at Assembly. Following this assembly a subscription contest was held between classes and individuals and a number of subscriptions were secured. Lawrence Childs, the business manager, backed this campaign. The iirst issue, a twelve page paper, was published October 6. Addie Becker, as Associate Editor, was a valuable asset to the staff as the Editor's right hand man. Ed Ingram's ads were especially noticed in the columns of our exchange paper. Dan Snyder was the author of the thrilling accounts of our football games. Dan was acquainted with all the slang, so could make the accounts so interesting as to make the reader almost be- lieve he was a spectator Rilla Leeka seemed to know everyone who had graduated from Chrlsman for she always had an interesting letter or item to publish Kathryn Haberlein as Society Editor always had her news ready when the editor asked for it With the aid of the Society Reporters the school was always informed of the important happenings in each society Every issue contained mteresting news items from other schools It was Wayne Keyes duty to read all the exchange papers and select parts that would be of interest to everybody James Bright gave us some good cartoons during the first semester Then come the reporters the cogs in the staff needed most Anna Belle Scott Harriet Cash Helen Davis and Effie Jane Davis Overtime work on the staff was done by the typists none other than our own Gladys Larsen and Verlia Short Page Nmety szx 1 . . . . . , Y J y . I-....i,g... ,,,4g,qfQ1.f,4n.A,rQ.K-,..',:1. ,4::'irfLn.1-1.41.1145-14'-f,'.Tl.2::t:'.':::T:r::1:::f-.-:Air-S5315'I-'II-:':3-r:v:-w.:-V-.NV .,., . ,. . . . .. '-f '-- -1'-'--N-ffl.,-T-rerun.:-f --Q-uae. -.-1. can-q-.za-1--N -- V r -S .. 2-,7:32....,..-..,.,-..:.Lm..-1-4xff.w:.frrau:1mn--'--'- l Bi-Weekly Gleam Staff Second Semester At the mid-year election Lawrence Childs was named Editor-in-chief of the Bi-weekly. The new staff was appointed immediately and on February 2, the first issue, a twelve page paper was published. Lucile Twyman was appointed associate editor and Robert Alexander business manager. A subscription campaign was begun immediately and several new subscriptions were obtained. Delmar Goode was an excellent advertising manager and added several regular advertisers to our list. F. R. Allen assisted him with the ads. Ellvert Himes as Sport Editor with James Gardner as his assistant wrote clever sport articles. Roberta Williamson capably handled the society notes. Violet Macfarlane always kept us posted as to the activities of our alumni. Oral Craton as exchange editor with Florence Willard for an assistant read our exchange papers and selected the articles which would interest our school. James Crick, the joke editor always had plenty of clever jokes and his only complaint was lack of space. Allegra Luff was his assistant. Constance Annis, J oy Alumbaugh, Kathleen Heiderstadt, Marie Blackburn and Edwin Ingram were the reporters. Richard Day was added to the list of typists from first semester and was a great help to Verlia Short and Gladys Larsen our other typists. Several editions of the paper were put out by societies and classes. The Athenians, the Nautilus, the Juniors and the G. S. B. each successfully edited one paper. This helped the stall through what might otherwise have been a financial crisis. . ' , Miss Janie Chiles and Miss Mildred Sturges were the financial and literary supervisors for the paper. Page Ninety-seven u Debate Club First Semester Second Semester Pres.-Edwin Ingram Marie Blackburn Vice-Pres.-Wallace Palmer Robert Alexander ' Secy.-William Randall Muriel Etzenhouser Treas.-Marie Blackburn Guinn Bronson Reporter-Paul Henning Paul Henning Sponsors-Mr. L. E. Morris-Mr. J. N. Hanthorn State Team District Team Wallace Palmer Edwin Ingram Orvar Swenson Robert Alexander The question for the state debating team this year was, Resolved, That the Adherence of the United States to the Permanent Court of International Justice CWorld Courtj under the conditions approved by the United States Senate on January 22, 1926 Was a Wise Public Policy. The team met in regular contest and defeated Liberty and Lee's Summit taking the affirmative side of the question in one debate and the negative in the other. The debate with De La Salle Academy proved to be the downfall of Chrisman's'team. This loss put Chrisman out of the running but the team debated with Harrisonville in assembly using the Oxford form. The student body made a decision in favor of Harrisonville before the debate and an over- whelming decision in favor of Chrisman after the contest. 1 The district team had as a subject, Resolved, That the President of the United States should be elected for a single term of six years. This team was not allowed to debate until the champions of the county were selected. Chrisman then debated them. These teams have been sponsored by the Debate Club, of which Edwin Ingram was presi- dent first semester and Marie Blackburn second semester. This club was sponsored by Pro- fessors J. N. Hanthorn and L. E. Morris. They also coached the teams. Through their help and cooperation the club has developed and the teams inspired. Page N inety-eight Q... 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Paul Gould Verlla Short Jacob D1CklHSOD Leroy Strohm Edward Ingram Fern Slmpson Addle Becker Art Sponsor Fmance Sponsor Llterary Sponsor Semor Ed1tor Mary Fhgg Alumm Ed1tor Wallace Palmer Snapshot Ed1tor Anna Belle Scott Sport Ed1tor Delmar Goode Joke Ed1tor Donnetta Bennlon Calendar Ed1tor James Brrght Typlsts Rllla Leeka Rosamond Fllson MISS Nellle Sampson M1ss Janle Chlles M1ss Mlldred Sturges The 27 Gleam Staff has had as 1tS goal a better more lnterestlng Gleam and a Gleam for everyone It 1S not the staff s Gleam but a school Gleam and one of whlch every one should be proud to call hrs own The Staff has worked very hard yet xt can look back upon the year wrth a great deal of pride and Joy Many were the good tlmes we had together and many w1ll be the fond remem brances to all Everyone d1d hrs best and gave h1S hearty cooperatlon to the Ed1tor We are appreclatlve of the guldance of our sponsors because they were always ready to help and encourage and make the way easler for every one We feel especrally grateful to Mr Hanthorn for hrs hearty support and cooperation because the staff felt he was behlnd us and always w1ll1ng to help We leave thls Gleam to you hopmg lt wrll brlng as much Joy to you ln years to come as xt dld to us dullng the process of 1tS preparatlon Page Nmely nme I - .............., lWilliam Randall Society Haberlein V I 'ua Wil' 1 if , .,,,. . . ,,,. i wi . ,, .114 1 mga f i, .,,,,1 5, vq. , wa , 1. 552623 --J bk ggi' l1fQiI:!l ! rams Mills 1,7.j.jEEE!,,F: 1313 if-1 U .M mls: Ula Z!! . 'Ur L We A 1 ,l' M5 rg! 1,3 ill . Eli 3 W It rr ,rw 1:40 f Nil, lid? mu rw . mx, V, 71, ,I sa, ,un a iii L. lillr 1. Wzffrr ggajgg . If -' A! -' iiifkff ELET. M -, ir, ,, ,M xi X. -L ., r. ,,.,. 'qw .Hp ,. 1 nf M, ,, gn is ' 'I NSW 1 id f I 1 I 1 5 P -, wan.w'1,m 1. I rms uw, ml J-i 1 Vw' , , .K ,. ug,,v:F ww.. tv W ' mf-rl W: we :fairs fvlwgmr M N Y I w Wy' ,LI I rl at 'EN ., ' Q 2553 S2551 4 if l ,.r lm, if Vfiiigi is- grip all M si' El Qligx. ,,v15E:2 f. if 'xi H, iii' 5- '1Iflw,:If!,v ' -iv 1. -W pl, of H 1. wr-Q ,. . .,I,. T HE GLEAM 'S EDITORIAL T HREE PENCIL I am the stub of aFaber, Well worn with labor That lasts from sun to sun. I toil with creation, With ne'er a vacation, I 'm the all important one. PASTE O, I'm made of flour, And used every hour I 'm so very important, you see, That no editor's table Has ever been able To prosper at all without me. S HEARS With a familiar clalter, I 've clipped the best matter That's come to this office for years, So when you have read it Please give me the credit, I 'm the editorial shears. ALL : O, we are three powers So important all hours- We're the editorial three. The staff isn't inferior, But none are superior To the editorial we. M. J. H. '28 w I 4 N Page One Hundred W x , X A...-...gun-:naar-. -J.-,,.:T:,..-.TT..,-.. hx ....-wg.emw.,.f.1u QATUVQS J' f fffzv ' X. I' f f ,W fi?-iz 5-STC df' G21 av- 2 f f f H 1 ,j-Ml ,f- Q -f -'X - 5 , ua4 w 'ff 'L 7 5 ,N fxm W C. 'M PM L' f ff , .---. af' :,,.- Q -Qemfm J gg.. ., ,f-f vf' w sh y' Mx., i L 'F' A- 1 sax f , 'iff c. w am 24 . .ff ff' f f QS- ' sf , f- -Q' vm f K I . , A :I ' ' ,Mi , -?',,,, , ' X mgfwhv L: :u,h....x F , qua ' EE Xmkivf 4' XR QQN1 ' Ui L 1- J Y ?- , I S X914 Q-14 'HJ' U' 6.'L'--TL 'WW 1 ' V ' V- if 4 1 4... i.-'?f?,-- -ff 'Hx 1' 'wx W . if l vv 'X-.,','!., W 38' iffy, ? :K ' LQ f . W, 59... E, W L32 x f E2 MMM' G f? 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Others are fazr and others sweet and good But none has equalled her nor ever could In her all thvngs unvte, and she appeals To every heart by lzvvng her vdeals Beloved of all tvs very plaznly seen That she vs just the one to be our Queen CA27 - 1 5 1 I 1 r Q , . . 7 1 -v... -.nf.-.-.1.n-cnmt.:::.Lf-1.--..,:.L..- V ... .,,,,, ,f , , 4 . - ' Y j 'j-3-'---ff11 ,......, i L 1C'Z. 3sl-- -f:fdr-a:.m::n-:zmc:::'::r-..'v .1rr:---M IViAR1'5' FMCG, W. C. H. S. Queen Wivmee' of Iffopuiariaqfl ffczvff-Sf Q:3z:0:4so, -4-.fi by 27216 Annzcal Glea-m. Page One I1T1L7ZdT6Ii Three 0 UR MAR Y What shall I say of her? That she is fair, Or kind, or cheerful, that her laughter gay Ripples like happy brooks from day to day Or that the shades of night lurk in her hairg That in the sunshine of her s-mile no care Can long abide, but quickly fades awayg Or that her cheek outcloes the rose of M ayg That she is sweet and good as she is fair? Others are fair and others sweet and good, But none has equalled her nor ever could. In her all things unite, and she appeals To every heart by living her ideals. Beloved of all, 'tis very plainly seen That sho is just the one to be our Queen. C. A. '27. Page Line Twig V Im ,,3J:,.g.1.,n,' I' Q,mj,:i3.,4:,4,1-:vg,gq,-g.4.Q5:.L:'.:tg:::: -... :n:::z-.,,..x.-Ev.:,:-f-.- -Q.- Y YY ' N ' - I Q I f:,?'if jf''::! .....i,'T'f2'fI?I.'f'.'f1 '3 'a:.m:::.1.mc.':r:':::r:m'.-----7---.. .... .N .,.., ..-. MARY FLIGG, W. C. H. S. Queen Winner of Popularity Contesf Qponsored by the Annual Gleam. 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Wallace Palmer, Chrisman's Orator Chrisman High School has carried away a great many honors in various lines of activity during this past year, but by far the most outstanding honor has been won for her by Wallace Palmer, winner of the Constitutional Oratorical contest in the district sponsored by the Kansas City Star. On Friday night, April 29, in Convention Hall, Wallace was the winner over three other candidates, of the championship of Kansas, Western Missouri and Eastern Colorado, representing over twenty thousand orators from six hundred schools. Together with the honor which Wallace received from this victory was a S500 check and the opportunity to orate in the national semi-finals held May 7, the winner of which would receive a trip to Europe, and a trip to Washington where he would compete in the national finals for the national championship. Although this book goes to press before these last two contests take place, Chrisman has no doubts as to the result. Luck to you, Wally! Previous to his victory April 29, Wallace had won in several preliminary struggles. Repre- senting Jackson County at Marshall, he won 310.00 and the district championship, which made him eligible for the contest to decide the winner of Western Missouri, held at Jefferson City. Here he won first place, along with 350.00 Wallace is Chrisman's most outstanding Senior. He is a member of the Honor Society, members of the state debate team, is on the Athenian Literary Society, is one of the two Annual Gleam staff , and has taken part in general school activities for four years. Chrisman students have real reason to be proud of their schoolmate. Page One Hundred Five .gw ,e ev dl? G-OOD NIC-HT! l'VE LOST TH' FRE SHIES. EPTEIVIBER, -it it 1 -14, P' 7 e-mn-R Lf i j ll'l,wv1XN' il 1 5 5 -lfl 2 ,h'i - ' R -. MP ef f S T fix! 1 Nl 'lg f 4 ' 'K E .-. 4' 1 1 2? ' .. Z1 E 4a Y 4 ill fi , 1, 1 gs if-i'f-1 'E' ' W, XSL X 1 Xa: X X N xx x .-. -Si,-2, Nw 1 f fi fag, ,H I -V X gk, RE I l P TJ ll JI! 'klifn A ,iv . 4' D 1 I 1 ur x W 'WFSW' P ovemeea 5 :L X X : -4' Vw EF . N - lv fl . E, as 'seems ouxsewes A5 OTHEIRS SEE us .' qw 722- BRUA RY 13.6 .1 7 7.1 - r 'D V rg 9 CH J f f ff X Page One Hundred Six O C hrisman's Calendar SEPTEMBER School opens. Sophomores give 15 silent cheers for the Seniors. Seniors have their first class meeting. Big year predicted. The human calliope whistles for usiBletzer. Bi-Weekly Gleam starts sale. Stand in line, don't shove. As-You-Like-It Assembly. Ain't he sweet. OCTOBER The school is much saddened at the death of our dear friend, Mr. Davis. Pep assembly by the Shakes. Lexington game, 0-6 Chris- man's favor. Walt Filkin of the Journal- Post reads some poetry. Step right up, ladies and gents. Prevents troubles with de-feet by the team. Dr. Pep and Pep came to town. Slater 8-Chrisman 0. Rumors that Dr. Pep and Pep left town Beat Harrisonville 25-0. Hallowe'en party. Juniors are guests of the Seniors. Odessa 3-Chrisman 19. NOVEMBER Marshall 19-W. C. H. S. 13. Higginsville there. Higginsville 16-Independence 6. Pm Cured. Sedalia 0-Chrisman 0. M-M-M Turkeys. Liberty downed in first debate DECEMBER Ovar and Wallie out-debated Lee's Summit. Lost debate to De La Salle. First basket-ball fight-Alumni 24-Chrisrnan 15. - Athenian Play It Pays to Ad- vertise. Everyone convinced. Xmas Program. So long and Merry Xmas. :,.... .,.e:.--L-Q-mf . e -.,',1:4..::. .121 4-,na-.,.g,ggg.j.g2::ig::: ., ,-. .-1:22-.f,.ef. ..--.:.-.. ... - M... . H . . . . ..:. ...,.,N......:n-x-:.:.1-,-.1 .:.U.:2L, -.,-Ta..- ..., .q.:... 1.-..w-v.,maa.:..fr:ra:r::z:::r- C hrisman's Calendar Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May JANUARY Happy Noo-Year. Nominations for President and Editor. Ellvert Himes-Jim Bright. William Randall- Lawrence Chiles. Election results. Chiles and Bright. Inaugural Addresses. Marshall Assembly. Sailor Maids. Gordon Kress the ole' Salt. Lest we forget. Carmen sang and danced in assembly. FEBRUARY Chrisman beats Harrisonville in a debate in assembly. The students receive their an- nual shocks. Honor Society announces its new members. As-You-Like-It and G. S. B. Play Honor Bright. Calvin Coolidge talks to us- Gym Revue. MARCH Latin Programme. We are quite convinced that Latin in not dead. Give it time. Mr. Southern speaks to us. The Spanish Club put on Zara- guataf' The Chrisman C Club makes its debut. Phog Allen the speaker of the day. Athenian i'Kid Party. APRIL April Fool! Julia Rules, annual Junior play. Mary Joe is a real ruler. William Jewell meet at Liberty. Macbeth visits the witches. All off for Warrensburg. MAY May Fete. Hail the Queen! East is West with Chin-chin, Chinamans. Baccalaureate Sunday. 'S all over. Wish it were just beginning. , vor n5S? FOLLIES or beg.-al M! 1,4 5' aes if f ' C1 Z 17,019 ' 4 , 3 , C D fe f - 9 Zi 7 I I 'Q aww' LQ' N, 'Z L 1 I E! , Q gy' ' Guess AGAIN - GYM Review '21 MARCH 'Freeman - sr-naive MY CH E E'l LU- SHE. CRIE D-ETC 'f Z I 5 l.f:u.l!A 7. l'-I-6 'fff's5np,5j,.zr-.,. 1 -.F-. 54. 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H4 S Txtle An Egyptlan Prlncess Freckles Vamty Falr The Rulmg Passlon The Shelk Rebecca of Sunny Brook Mam Street High and D1ZZy An Arablan Knight An Old fashloned Glrl The Dlctlonary Romeo and Juhet Laddle Eat and Grow Thm Rose IH Bloom The Cr1s1s The Clansmen Up to date Anne The Umverslty of Hard K The Campus Fllrt Syncopatmg Sue The Call of the Wlld Daddy Longlegs Treasure Island They of the High Tralls The Encyclopedla Roughmg It Dear Enemy Gentle Juha Cheerful by Request Lovey Mary Lzbrary Author Kathryn Haberlem Max Colhngs As You Llke Its ShufH1ng Hubert Lynch Farm Verlla Short The path to Mr Hanthorns Office Paul Gould Ellvert I'I1l'I16S Margaret Chapman Wallace Palmer Addle Becker and Afton Kelley nocks Far from the Maddlng owd Lavender and Old Lace Handsome Harry A Son of HIS Father The End of the Trall Page One Hundred Ezght fn -hm 'rr-.nf fur Leroy Strohm B111 Anderson Eugen1a Adams F1nal Exams G S B Helen Jones Joe Hooker MZXIHG Thorpe Lo1s Damel Noon whlstle Lucas Choplm Vamty case Athenlans Any Sen1or The Freshles Our Teachers Maude Lourse Hartman James Gardner .Iuha Lee Herspberger Geometry BESSIS Howland F R Allen Gus Wrlght Commencement 1. 1- 311 ' 1l'111 111 1l l ' ' 1 1 1- ' ' '1 1 511, r' ' 11 1:' 11 X 1 ' f 1, 1' 1 . 11, 1111 111511 1 li- H21 ' . ,xl ' j H ' ' U-nn V-'.--- ' H, A u 1: ---- .-I-.--, ' fl' H - ' - - ' - 15 111 I ................ ------ -- . 115 i113 - u ' ' ff.-mm-mn ,'-- ---- ---- - .lfflii ff 'H n .,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, .,,,,,,,,,,,,.,. , , 1Q111111111ll111f11f5 1 'f - ................................................... 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A nd gets by with it ,... .... S ophomore ,,,. ,,,, . . Eugenia Adams ....... ..50 Laugh .... .,., .... . A nd gets bawled out ...... Library .... ,,,. ,,,,. . John Jackson ,....... . ..3 Red Shoes .... ' .,.. ........................ W e don't know Why ..,. .... C onstable .... Helen Jones ...,,.,. ........ 32 Mischievousness .... Usually ............ .... ,.....,... H o rses ,... Reginald Julian ,,,. .. ....,... IM Dignity .,.. .... ...,..,....,.......,..,...,. B u t doesn't stay long Bachelor.... Lois Daniels .... ..,, . ....,,.. 9 9M Knock 'em Dead Glances ,.., Ask her why .... .... ........ A c tress ,.,, .,.. . .. Ellvert Himes .... .... ,....... 5 S inging .... .... .,..,...,..........,........ T o see Blevins .... .... .... S o phomores ,... Dorothy Barrett i,.. .... .... 1 8 Hair .... .... ..,..............,.....,............ A t 9:25 ..., ..., ..,,.... ..... D r i ving Fords .,,. .. Leroy Strohm ,.,, .... ....,... 8 C hildish Pranks .... .. In his Ford .... .. ...,. Helping Mary ,,,, ,.,, . Kathryn Haberlein .,......,.,. 45 Long Hair ......., To run things. .,.. . Movie Star ,,,, ,,4. .,.,,,,, . . .. Hubert Lynch .... .,.. ..,..... 2 1 Quiet Manners .... ...... To be president .... . .... Trying to Graduat Rosamond Filson .... ,....... 8 0 Her Grades .... .... . To Type .... .... .... ....... E d i toress .,,. ,,.. ..........., Paul Gould .,,. ,,,. . .. .0 Height ..,. .... ...... F o r instance .... .... .......... R e ading proof ,,., ,... . Rilla Leeka ..., .... . 4 Her Eyes .... .... T o be educated .,.. ............ R eading .... ,,.. . Addie Becker ..., ,... . ,,,,,.. 1 3 Curly Hair .... ,,,, ..... W e don't know why ...i.... Driving ..., ,... . . Bertha Gunsolley .,....,i ,.,, 6 Hair ..., ,... ........,.....,,, A n d studies .,,. .... .... ,... Frank Brown ..., ,... . . Gladys Larsen ........ Dean Redfield ,.,.... Verlia Short ..., ,,,, . . J. T. Westwood ,... Maxine Thorpe .... .... .......23 ......14 .......18 .......l2 53 Mathew Marqua .... ..., ..,. Roberta Williamson .... .... 1 Richard Graham .,....,.,... .... 1 M Anna Belle Scott ,... .. Frank Mayfield ...A .... .. ....,, 90 ........l00 Marguerite Pendleton ...,.... 27 Tom Brady ..,. .... .............. Dorothy Peglar .... ..,. Lucas Choplin .,.. .. 45 IM 98 Red Shoes .... .... ..... Swedish Complexion .... . ..... . Cute Mouth ,,,, ,,,, . Beauty and Brains...:H Good Looks .... .... . Graceful Figure .... . Bashfulness ,,,, .... Walk .... ,... ....... Red Nose ,,.. .... . Blond Hair .,...... Height also .... . Pep .... ..,. .... Specs ..,. ,..r Size .... Line .... Sleepy .... .... .................... 'Cause she has to ........ And slumbers .... ........ In Courtney Bus .... To Plague faculty .... .... Most of the time .... .... When he feels like it .... To study ,,.. ,... ............ But doesn't stay long.. Every day .... ..,. ............ To keep from working Once a week .... .... ........ For half a year .... .... And studies ,... .,.. . For tive years .... .. Operetta .... .... . Dancing .,.. .... .... Basketball .... .... Bluffing Teachers Studying .... .... . .. Actor .... .... ............ Geometry .... . Hasn't any .... .... Spanish Play .... .. Stag .... .,.. ,........... Typing Gleam ..., ,,., ...., Jackie .... .... ,....,.............. Getting Programs .... ........ Comedian .... .,.. Won't tell us .... Highbrow .... ,,.. . Dodging Girls .... Being Queen .... .. Cartoons .... Virgil ,,,, ,,,, ,,.,,. Chairs .,,,,,,, ,,,,,,w, Driving a Buick Won't tell us ..,. Getting dates .... English Lit ..,.. .. Dancing .,,, ., Signals .... ,... Piano ..,, ,,,, .,,,,., Julia Lee .... .. Editorials .... .... Smiling ,,., ,.,, ,,,,,, Being tardy ,... Hazel nuts .... Gerald ..,. .... . . Accidents .,.. ,,.. . Writing notes .... Making Dates .... Athenlans .... ..., . Girls ,... ,.., . .. Flirting ,,.. .... Blushing .... . Smiling .,.. ,... . . Talking .... .... . Everything ........, Teasing Girls .... Eating .,,, ,,,, ,.,. . Making a noise... College Humor... Censored ...A ...A . Page One Hundred Eleven -N Y -1, -- ,.,,,-- , in f Page One Hundred Twelve 'H -1 ' - -- -:.e.e--.-..-uo-.xec.:--- 1-5-:.3L.....,.-Y.-. ,..,. .-.-..,..-..-ev-fJem..v-:.-raurxrr. x N 3 : 5 K, 1 '1 4 1 3 T 5 Men's and Boys' N S CLOTHING that represent E i Perfect Style Individuality Wear :-: Endurance Made Particularly to Suit the Needs and Tastes of High School Boys . Q FooTwEAR HABERDASHERY i Harbin Brothers A Style--Service--Satisfaction 'i I North Side Square 3 ii Page One Hundred Thirt I SUITS FOR . , N o preparation for life is complete without hav- ing learned to save con- sistently. Men and Young Men made to your measure by E. V. Price 62 Co. 35 to .S 5 We want to be your Jinancial adviser and friend - Zanksun nuntp Eank Major Q 4 per cent on savings ' S. Side Square Independence, Mo. PSTURGES JEWELRY co. The following are the names of the Winners of the Mary Sturges Memorial Art Prize and Essay Prize Medal. The Art Prize is given by Harry Sturges and the Essay Prize Medal by the Sturges Jewelry Co. 1926 1925 1924 ART PRIZE -Mable Ohman -Marcella Zutz -Jim Ed Spencer 1923-Anna Kreeger 1922-Pauline Millender 1921-Ruth Warren 1920-Aileen Bullard 1919-Helen Clements 1918-Frances Royster 1917-Marguerite Barnett 1916-Charnelcie Gabriel 1915-Arthur Smith 194 -Martha Warnock? 1 1914-Geo. Bartholomewit 1913-Grace Lewis 1912-Lucy Hudnall 1911-Ester Ward 1910-Louise Winton 1909-Ruby Short 1908-Mabel Mills 1907-Minnie Hickerson ESSAY PRIZE 1926-Robert Sullivan 1925-Mildred Jasper 1924-Virgil Julian 1923-Frieda Sturm 1922-Carrol Gillen 1921-Vivilee Proffitt 1920-Elizabeth Palmer 1919-Frances Royster 1918-Ardis Ragland 1917-Mary Jones 1916-Martha Robinson 1915-Louise Hagler 1914-Margaret Bostian 1913-Dorothy Georgen 1912-Leah Jarred 1911-Margaret Echardt 1910-Ruby Short 1909-Cammie Johnston 1908-Imo Jones 1907-Helen Ross 1906-Lucy Dickinson 1906-Ruby DeWitt 1905-Mattie McCoy 1905-William MCCOY 1904-Frances Clements 1904-HHUQY 51191511 1903-Isabelle Shipley Egg?-?eSTgH Sglltlf 1932-glessie IWheaton -aser ayor 91- ,L G 1900-Geo. Edward smith m oyd matt 190 0-Ina May Berry i'iTwo Art Medals were given in 1914. The Judges were Page One Hundred Fourteen unable to make a decxslon l in ..44::-:-:iwal.-eLi12L1'--L4f- .:2:-:m-.-ee.-f-.W-.- -..:2::a::: ,., .::f: ...z.-,.f.-Q..-.1-.f . -- '-- ----- .-..-.--- -.-mfr .-mn-.-1 n-L21-... .. , . - - L...v..... ,Eg fr -...... v .Q , , A., ::.::.xT-.-,.... ..-E.. Q.-.-mf,.,.,.:,,:,.,:,::,., I 1 1 5 5 1 Y X li sl I f T I '1 i 5 , Established 1844 1 5 nvcofeP0RATED I X Department Store , Independence, Mo. N I 4 A ! i T 1 1 1 f 5 5 4 l 5 ff .1 Page One Hundred Fifteen ' 1-+1 'ff' .flwnuunn tirgf , ef C !!!,!le.!1!P!E,E,Qf,2e 1 W 3 EU-iv ,. 9 , 3 - ,Wi . Ml I ,i I Q... A 11 M may PATWI' 'el eg E PANTRY DEPEMIQCEQ We WAGGUNEH GATES MIllING Elini! ry XX UUEEN DF THE PANTRY ' I OF THE ELLIS Sz GIBSON FOR Home acle Candies Soda F onntain S ervice Betts Bros. DEPENDABLE f J EWELERS AND OPTOMETRISTS Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Giftware, Etc. Priced to save you mor ey Eyes Scientiyically Tested and AccnrateZyiFitted With Glasses North Side Square Phone Indep. 1707 Independence, M0 Page One Hundred Sixteen e-::s::.r'-f A -.-- - .,..-. .,. .M -.-4. 1.--mq.Q-f..v:.fr-v.::::zr::- We invite the patronage of the pupils of William Chrisinan High School THE CAIRNS CAFE Soda Fountain Servic 9 Meals and Lunches P H O T O G R A P H S We Malie a Specialty of Copying and Enlarging Old Photographs Bring in Your Work North Side Sq. Phone 551 Bargain Spot of Independence Every Day in the Year for I GROCERIES AND MEATS GOODE--MARTIN - Andy Goode Marshall Martin He Cstruggling hardy- You haven't been dancing long, have you? She- Oh yes, ever since eight o'clock. Ellvert Himes- How about a little ride, cutie? Mary Fligg- Are you going North? Ellvert Himes- Yes, I am. Mary Fligg- Give my regards to the Eskimosf' HILL BROS. HARDWARE N E Corner Sqlare Telephone Indep. 320 I lCll'2'NCl1 Dm' cumfvnvq Cv. QUALIB ffiilif We Clean Everything but Fish We Specialize in the Cleaning of LADIES' GARMENTS Plumbing, Heating and Tin Work 9 1 fl rx ' zzo WEST MAPLE AVE. A -A - -- - - ' :: L' -em - -+---Q-...nn .-.-4-.1-.J W T 'V rI1!x:'iI1 ' X 5' Page One H nndred Seventeen Compliments of Bank of Independence THE STAR GROCERY AND MEATS THE BIG WEST SIDE GROCERY Fancy Meats and Groceries and Bakery Goods WE HAVE OUR OWN DELIVERY ERNEST DOOLEY 804 West Lexington and Union Sts. Phones 1861---1862 Save Your Diplomas and Valuable Photos Have Them Framed in Artistic Style Mills' Book and Art Store High School maiden, ere we part Give me back, no, not my heart But my class pin and that ring, Football poster, everything That I fondly gave to you When our high school case was new. PHOTOGRAPHS LIVE F OREVER Miss Southern's Studio Always on the Square-West Side Phone 164 A Geo. A. Gould Sz Co. REAL ESTATE, LOANS AND INSURANCE 217 West Lexington St. Phone 58 Independence, Mo. Page One Hundred Eighteen I Q l v l .1 I 1 S K, I 5 1. w l 1 1 1 f 4 i , L i I L I Q A 4 I 1. 4 x A l C J 5 2 K, I Q13 0 W5 QLSLYANK Q 4 INSURANCE G' 9 4 5,,, v,W HARDER SAYS--- Hard work-some play-Lots of Sleep and Good things to Eat Help you through School with Flying Colors. Hello, Hello, is this you, Gus? Yeah, Is this Gus Wright I am talking to? Yeah, this is he. Well, if this is Gus, I want to borrow ten dollars- A1right, I'11 tell him just as soon as he comes in. EW ' 1'I-IE -- 1YlNL'Ht'.f7Z'R f STORE, - MARTIN-WELCH HARDWARE AND PLUMBING CO. We Deliver Phones 191-192 Phone 217 BRONSON Sz PAGE General Hardware Paints and Varmshes rvzce tha! Samszfzes Gasolme M otor Ozls Kerosene D'LSl'LZZall6 REDFIELD OIL CO For nah ly Tractor Ozls Greases WEST SID GEO J RUPPERT Leather and Harness Goods E SQUARE TEL 656 Page One Hundred Nzneteen US . . . . ,, e O O O . .-, W... .,. eggs. 1: 13.11-:fi g 5 11 '. ..,.g4:g:.:.e114:-Lfrfrarfzfff- :ffffrrf - f Q Qun, A i,. A sis 71 ,, iii l i . v x 3 E1 1 il iz P To , ,I 1 , . ,qv MOTORISTS SUPPLY co. GENERAL cmd If it'S done with heat you can do it better STAR TIRES Gas ACCESSORIES I' Jackson County Light, Heat and Power Co. 221 West Maple Phone 241 Phones 3261--3263 SHEET METAL HARDWARE AND PLUMBING CO. Furnace Work, Hot Water, and Steam- Heating A L. H. Katschkowsky, Proprietor Full Zine of Builders Hardware-2Paints and Varnishes 216 West Lexington P Phone 166 Miss Singleton- Give the principal parts of 'possulmf' Maude Louise- Head, feet and tail. Absent minded Professor Cafter kissing his Wife and two daughtersb- Now, girls, what is the lesson to-day? Warman Electric Co. '4Sells Electrical Goods for Lessw ' 219 Lexington St. Tel. 444 Yantis-Fritts Drug Co. Prescription Specialists - South Side Square Phone 162 INDEPENDENCE, MO. Page One Hundred Twenty i 1, LM iii.: A Hi P U in .3-3--.Q-::u1:z-1 .1 f gy- -, gf- 3 ':-1-31:1--zctti-.-:....: .,.. .,....n-,wma-:.r am- :1 fr. V .. .. . . . Your greatest ambition should be to own a home. Lay the Foundation HOW Start by buying a lot in Ott-Moore Addition I W. E. MOORE 210 N. Osage Phone 244 JOHNSON 8: SONS MONUMENTS - mark every gravel Johnson Bldg- Corner Osage and Maple Roses are red, Violets are blue, But they are too expensive For me to give to you. LAMBERT-MOON PRINTING CO. Exclusive I ob Printers 'We Sell Carbon Paper, Typewriter Paper and Ribbons Jackson County Bank Building Independence, Mo. PHONE 789 Watkins Music Co. PIANQS VICTROLAS Sold on Easy Payments N. W. Cor. Square mind and body can be obtained only by the consumption of the best foods WE SELL THE BEST HALL'S MARKET Phones 1880-1881 204 W. Maple Page One Hundred Twenty-one A perfectly developed , Y ,png ,, ,,-,,.,,,.,,n,,,,5,.:g..:.: z....- -. -:.-rx ., zrmannarmv-r.,,r ------M ' - nu .uununn-u u nunnuluu u .uunnun v nulnnuu r inununn: ,sg .qnunu-n ji - . 0 'D 'D 'Q 000070 ufhlrfnlr, qx a:n,'ullI'l'4 I u 'sin 'n 'al'l'4 1. '. '. up nf.. u w:.:.f-, qu. I. '., ., .. ., ., ., ., ., .,A . v. v. v- '. u nf.:-1 - .:.:.:.g.:'.,.p l'i'l'l'0e:.f' TQQHWHI 4 'U l'I'.:. r QQPH- ' , , '-:-: f I ' 1 . , , Q .1 0 f 1 l--1l- nur nunun-.nun nn.-nu vnu' ,un u-nun--nun uunu...nuu In nun---nun munnnn v - i TENNIS BALLS TENNIS NETS TENNIS RACKETS TENNIS MARKERS INDEPENDENCE HARDWARE CO. The Hardware Department Store l AZways Dependable 114-116 South Main St. If you drive an Automobile you need liability and property damage insurance. Over 400 cars and trucks covered in Independence. E See Me About Your Insurance Needs E. C. Harrington Harrington Bldg. Phone 105 Spring and West Lexington Sis. 'GBETTER BE SAFE THAN SORRY Tired of walking, little girl? asked the bright college lad, as he raced up in his big car. I sure am, replied the object of his question. Then run awhile, said the bright college lad, as he raced away in his big car. LlNDSEY'S FASHION Complete line of ready-to-Wear for Mother and all of the Girls Style and Quality plus Economy WEST SIDE SQUARE Independence, Mo. Stockwood Sells Firestones Phone 203 314 W. Maple West Side Square GEORGE I LUKENS Jewelry and Music Store Page One Hundred Twenty-two Independence, Mo. .. ...,,., -QQ... ::,::414-me-?gg4.:L,',.1N4.4r. .:::.-Image.-g.5Q5-I-LZ'-:t..:::::. .1 ..,. a::f:f:v.,...,.f,.,-T-.. A-.-.........,-.-. . . . . Q. .-.1 .1 Y I 'wo'-x-r... H 1311.313 .-.-.-.umm-:.fz::r:: ::-1 :3':g:-.,- -- -- A C 0 STON IA B J'hoeJjbrt7llenNS Are Shoes of distinction At the headof the style trend On the feet of the well dressed .i . EL ' -1 E-E ja .. .1 is snoe s r , nc. n CROWN-DRUG co. E Service with a Saving Excellent Fountain Service Free Delivery PHONE-Indep. 332-333 Football Hero- No, mother, I didn't1ose my front teeth, I have them right here in my pocket. J3.Ck16 Qlr remove your arm Frank Lady that s not wood that s the real thlng YGRADE DELICIOUS HYGRADE BUTTER Independence lce and Creamery Co Vzszt Our Fountazn for Refreshzng Dmnks Our Chocolate Sodas Malted Milks Milk Shakes and Sundaes are made from HYGRADE DELI CIOUS ICE CREAM and Havored W1th L1ggett s Chocolate Syrup The fountaln at THE REXALL STORE 1S one of the most popular and convenlent 1n town you will find good servlce strlct cleanllness and pure wholesome fru1ts and syrups Rlske Tllgner Drug Co The Rexall Store N W Cor Square Independence M Page One Hundred Twenty three ' cc - ,, . - . , . I K I 7 ' fy I I ' ! 7 . . , 7 I I Q .. O ' 0 , , n 3 Y ' Y V V ,anti F AGT, ,R E L, ,,,:.1-:.: .:' - x':f.-s:.tx2'L'.er:r:-s.nzv1r.y-v-.L r 1---.-1--M A-.--- f 'A ' ' ' FIRST NATIONAL BANK The Service Bank of I I ndependence, Missouri ' 3 Per Cent on Time and Servings Accounts SCI-IULENBERG TIRE CO. Pennsylvania and Kelly-Springfield Tires . x 215 West Maple E. J. Schulenberg Tel. 340 Ewin McDaniels LOLLAS BROS. OUR SHINES STAY PUT Shoe Repairing 1 Hats Cleaned and Blocked N. Side-,.Squa1'e Si went to the circus one day, Resolved to get in without payg He crawled under the tent, No one knew where he lwent, For the elephants thought he was hay. COOK Sz SERMON Q North Side Square Phone us your order and we'll do the rest WE DELIVER THE GOODS y MYERS Sz SON . The Men's Store IVIen's Furnishing Florsheim Shoes lVIen's Clothes . N. Side Square J. R. Beatty - . V L, Daniels Beatty-Damels Market The Richelieu Store . Phone 1300 Q 208 VV. Maple Page One Hundred Twenty four ., . , -,, A A W r , -.. -,...:-- -.T ::.2',.,-... , W.-s-fn: :I -- 1 - 4 EN Ti-. , ... --- Wherever you find smokers you find the need for fire insurance Phone us before you light up American Underwriters Inc. 221 West Lexington Phone lndep. 486 1 Students-H We have a FULL LINE of I. P. Loose Leaf Supplies Remember us next year Erntnn rug Qin. East Side Square, Independence, Mo. Clum Furniture Company ' Everything for the Home at a Saving 117 So. Main Phone 571 ' Indep.,Mo. Why Buy Two Each Year? One TAILORED Will Look Good for TWO Years, And Costs No More ALLEN BOONE The fTailor Phone 506 115 S. Main Page One Hundred Twenty-five - '- -'-'-x--1-v--a-i4-.Q..ma-.-,TQ-IL if 'N' ' ' ' --',,i,.::,, ITG., m,,,m,MA,,.l...- -- . ,.... L-, ..... ,... . .. -.. Qt our Qerhioz if ., L 1 - Graduation Gifts 8 -tgp' . .Q Q' i Watch Repairing QS gb Q W, I F d ' -' G asses itte E'fE'?lfHmo11ey S290 'We do ' Quality First cg' shoe ' ' Courtesy Service EXPERT sl-loE. Q S REPAIRING CO. O. K. Peters, Manager GU, 223 West Lexington - 204 W. Lexington Leave it t0 0- K- All Work Guaranteed F. R. Allen- Believe me, Lois, I love you alone. Lois' young brother Cfrom behind curtain J- Don't you believe him, sis, he'll never love you alone until he gives me a dime for candy. - Leroy Strohm- Do you know what I heard? Mary Fligg- No, What? Leroy- I herd sheep. Pendleton cQ Gentry Prescriptions Efllggwtg Fountain Service Southwest Corner Square Phone 98 ' Marinello Beauiy Shop -Marcels A ' Permanent Waves Phone 554 212 West Lexington Why Risk Your Valuable' Papers, Bonds and Jewelry? Rent a Safe Deposit Box 'S3.00 Per Year Chrisman-Sawyer Banking Co. Page One Hundred Twenty-six eu-mf vm-x.isSf.4.:-. .:e: ,fp,..sC.-g.- f.QLI.Lj'..'2.'i 3: - A eff,-3-.,,,,.,,,,,,,. -,F v. --. -. .4.f.-..,,-..-3. ,nh-A1-,L,,,1.:,YfLV. .- -:.a..e...x...-...,s,n::au.:.:f:f rr:-,::,.........-.. ..,c.,..-.:...1...-f.-f..1m..a-:,.rm:- r- -x-- f- - r V f . V We called her Amazon-cause she'd never dry up! Gus- Bill Anderson wanted to borrow 551,000 at the bank Wesley- On his face? Gus- Yes, on his facef' Wesley- And how did he come out? Gus- On his face! -on his face. Jim Bright- My girl is divine. Ed Ingram- Yours may be de vine but mine's de berries. Padre- Do you take this woman for butter or for Wurst? Hardre- Oh, liver alone. It's a false woman who doesn't know her own teeth. My gal's so dumb she won't even buy cold cream unless its packed in ice. Wesley- I hate dumb women. Gus- Aha, a woman-hater. Helen Jones- Hear about the Scotchman who just went insane? Eugenia Adams- No, what was the matter? Helen- He bought a score card at the game, and neither team scored. W. B. MODIE REAL ESTATE AND LOANS Independence, Mo. P1101143 3291 Printers of Quality For twenty years our motto has been service. Our equipment now includes the most modern type faces and machinery We would like to do your Printing c , ' Zion s Printing and Publishing Co. Independence, Mo. Tel. I ndep. 840 Page One Hundred Twenty-seven Haig nf glfiilw Page One Hundred Twenty-eight ..,.,-Q -K . VY. ..,.-,Q -vp,-,,,,,,. , . , . QFEIIB nf ine I I Page One Hundred Twenty-nine 1, I ix 1 ' f ' . i 3 - N H 5 ' Page One Hundred Thiriy e - V ? ' 1 399' E3 . 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