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

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,,,,,,J..-.,-: 1-if-1-we-ve . - 5 ,....,-.... -.---?v.1vrr:'u:a:xs1afSf.i.nn.IS'IIT A - ' ' Y GIIFEIAM L f t ' ht:-G Ma is, student president for the first semester: Anita May, student secretary for the first semisltezii iiiois Turriiingsftudehltusecretary for the second semester, Frariik Allen, student president for the second semester Student Government Twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays, all the morning periods are short- ened about ten minutes to provide a forty-five minute general assembly held in the Auditorium. The programs given in these assemblies vary from musicals to debates. These not only provide excellent recreation for the audience, but they also furnish an opportunity for the students to develop stage poise, besides being one of the best types of mixers. Much of the good fellowship found at Chrisman 'is due to the way in which the assembly programs are conducted. The programs are arranged by the student president, working in conjunction with a faculty committee. Every student with any particular ability is encouraged to take part in these programs, and, as a result, most of the studnt body, during the course of the year, has taken an active part, at some time or other, in the preparation of at least one program. A candidate for the office of student president must be a senior boy of out- standing ability. He must have speaking ability and stage presence to carry on the assembly procedure in the proper manner 5 resourcefulness and leadership to arrange the numbers upon his programs, good manners to enable him to act as official student hostg and, lastly, popularity with the students, as well as a proper spirit towards his work. This office is the highest school, honor any boy can re- ceive at Chrisman. ' The student body has also provided for an official record to be kept of the ' assembly programs. As a result of this provision, any person can go the office and find there QLQS-Q'-Cl'-Qf any assembly abggt whichhgwishes information. Also, after each entertament, an account ofthe same appears in the Independence E Y - n Y Q r . - , Aammer. Theltask of keeping these records 1S the responsibility ofthe student Page 18 1 9 3 1 p ,,,,,,, ,,:,. ., . .,. , ........, ..-. . -T ... .,..

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against these regulations are sent to his office for correction. There, if the case is not too serious, lVlr. Hanthorn kindly reasons with the erring student, points out wherein the offender has been wrong. The principal is personally acquainted with all the students, greeting each 'one on enrollment day and keeping in touch with him throughout the year. The day is divided into seven forty-two minute periods with three minutes intercession between each to provide time for the chang- ing of class. These periods are marked by a system of bells which extends to all parts of the building and is controlled from the office by THE 'GLEAM l l MRS. DESHAZO, the Secre- tary, assists the principal in keeping the records, , and checking at- tendancc to the office. Should the l excuse from home have been forgot- ten, the office interviews the parent, it possible, b y telephone, Otherwise a lemporary admii is giv- an automatic cloclc. The four morning sessions last from nine to twelve, and the three afternoon , , periods from one- fifteen to three bell System thirty. The student attendance is carefully checked in The electric clock which controls the the office under the supervision of Mr. Hanthorn, as- sisted by his secretary, Mrs. DeShazo. If it is neces- sary for any person to be absent from school, upon returning, the absentee must have a written excuse signed by a parent or guardian, stating the reason for his absence. Upon the receipt of the excuse, a form is filled out admitting him to his classes again. This admit must be shown to and receive the signature of each teacher from whose class he has been absent, the last keeping and returning .it t to discuss their problems Cn In the office the students meet the principal and the secre ary ' and to account for any irregularities in attendance. l 1 9 3 1 l' l PaSe17

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THE TGLEAM tal t All the students meet in the auditorium twice each week to enjoy varied programs usually provided by school en . secretary. The office of student secretary is the highest student honor that any girl can receive at Chrisman. The student secretary is, therefore, the first lady of the student body. This year a new duty was assigned to the secretary. She was required to keep a scrap book of all the clippings appearing in the newspapers concerning the school or its students. The editor of the Chrisrnan Envoy is required to publish a bi-weekly school paper. He is assisted by two faculty sponsors and at staff of his own choos- ing. There are very few students of high school age who have the necessary ability to operate a smooth running paper. At the end of each semester, a complete new set of officers throughout the student government is elected for the coming term by popular vote. It is con- sidered a high honor even to be nominated for any of these three above mentioned offices. George Marquis won the presidential election for the first semester over Albert Cookstong Anita May defeated Iosephine Choplin for student secre- tary, and Charles Alliswas elected over Maurice Peiser for Envoy editor. In the second semester election, Frank Allen defeated Albert Nigh for student presi- dentg Lois Turner won over Nlargaret Quinn for secretary, and William Bessmer defeated Maurice Peiser for editor of the Envoy. A seventh officer, the editor of the Annual Gleam, was elected by the class of 1951 in its junior year. This is the only office that is not refilled in the middle of the year. The duties of this office are many. It requires a boy with speaking ability, business judgement, leadership, writing talent, and, more important than any, the ability to organize. Richard Erickson was the candidate chosen to fill this office. All seven of these officers performed their respective duties very efhciently and deserve to be congratulated by the whole student body for their excellent lvofk. Page l9 9 3 b l l l 1 1 1 i A 1 l w ,. ri ., li