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

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The Gleam Page Z1 Last, but not least, is the study of American History. In j American History we see how that, from the time the first colonists came to America, we have progressed up to 1933. The colonists taught us one great lesson when Patrick Henry said, United we stand, divided we fallf' All through civili- zation we find that cooperation makes the nation. Great in- ventions have helped to make us one of the powers of the world, and they have also caused civil strife such as the Civil War, which was caused indirectly by the invention of the cotton gin. American History is one of the fastest moving and interesting of them all. We are trying especially to find what movements have produced the conditions in the world today, to judge of what is good, and to learn how we as citizens can help to make a better world in which to live. Miss Gibbons As we come to the present day we find a very important Social Science to be Sociology. Sociology is the Science of origin, development, structure of social groups. This year it has been taught by two of our well known members of the faculty: Miss Eunice Moore and Miss Gibbons. In their classes their main objective was to make us understand our respon- sibility as members of Society. Sociology is also a subject which introduces us to subjects that lead to thought, and if we have to think a little it will develop us in many ways as pertaining to our mental capacities. Another very important social science is Civics. Miss Eunice Moore is the instructor of this subject, which is very vital in helping us to do our share in carrying on as law- abiding citizens, and performing our duties so that they will be more beneficial to the coun- try. For one great thing that we, as citizens of the United States, possess is the right to vote. If vue do not respect this right it should be denied us. Civics is a subject that will explain to us all the angles of this power to vote. A very good discussion question that arises is: Is it right to take away from a citizen of the United l . . . . 1 States the right to vote? The answer to this question 1S that if illiterate citizens and citizens of abnormal minds do not understand the things concerning elections they will easily be bribed or will vote in a way which might not bene- fit either themselves or their community. Miss Eunice Moore also teaches Economics, which is very important to us because it is a science that investigates the production, distribution, and other things concerning wealth. Economics explains to us the control of corporations and monopolies and is something we should all take part in be- cause when we get out into the world and are depending on ourselves we will certainly need to know how to handle our T money, although it may be but a very small amount. Mlu E. Moore 1933

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Page 20 r l l Mlnu Barnes The Gleam SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Social Science is one of the most important departments in High School. Therefore we should unearth the meaning of Social Science in order to become better acquainted with its purposes. Behind all our present-day tendencies and every other thing that is happening around us today is this great field of History. Miss Icile Barnes, Miss Mary Alice Gibbons, Miss Mary Lucas, Miss Nora D. Ames, Miss Louise MacDonald, Miss Eunice Moore, and Mr. Iohn Blackmore are the history instructors. Miss Ames says that the study of history, aside from the mere pleasure of knowing what has happened in the world, has a very definite purpose: to help us under- stand thc present, its movements for good or for bad. For only as we are able to estimate the present correctly, can we hope to make the near future a better time in which to live. To our history teachers we owe a great indebtedness for, in order to bring to us the story, they have studied very hard and most of them have traveled extensively. For their tireless struggle to present dead and ancient mat- ters in an interesting manner and for their assistance and guidance in a very important subject we give them a vote of gratitude. First we come in contact with Ancient and Medieval His- tory. For a lor of our Ancient History we are indebted to the tombs of kings, and articles found in the caves in which the people lived. In Ancient and Medieval History we study Mr. Bluekluoru ' ' Ellis l ,ffl gf about all the ancient kingdoms that would rise, and then with the trend of civilization always pushing them, they would fall. By studying the rise and fall of the ancient king- doms we become acquainted with the same things that affect our present-day civilizations. Ancient History, to me, was a very interesting story. The next great step in History is to Modern and Medieval History. In Modern History, we study its four great step- ping-stones that lead to the present: the Renaissance, which ushered in the Modern Age, the Age of Autocracyg the Great Revolutions which destroyed for the most part Autocracy and led to Democracy, and the Age of Democracy which ex- ists today. 1933

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Page 22 PHYSICS Physics is a very interesting subject, and is capably taught by Mr. Elliott. A knowledge of Physics is necessary if we are to have a well-balanced education. Mr. Elliott has served in the Independence Schools for nearly a quarter of a century, during which time he has made count- less friends. All students, after completing Physics under Mr. Elliott, have the remembrance of a wonderful teacher. He is indeed the truest friend a boy or girl could ever Find. His genial personality, combined with his complete mastery of the sub- ject which he teaches, makes him an outstanding member of the faculty. No wonder we all love Mr. Elliott and cherish the hope that some day we may repay his kindness and sym- pathy. Mr. Nehzen CHEMISTRY During the past six years Mr. Ehmke has held an impor- tant place in the faculty of William Chrisman. He is not only well versed on the subject of Chemistry, but he under- stands thoroughly the art of communicating this knowledge to the students. Throughout the school year lectures on the art of studying are intermingled with the lessons in Chemistry. To show his interest he holds an analytical class after school for those who are especially interested in the field of Chemistry. Those who have had Chemistry under Mr. Ehmke feel as if they know the subject perfectly. Whenever we are in doubt on things concerning Chemistry we simply consult Mr. Ehmke and the results are obvious. 1933 BIOLOGY The Gleam , I Mr. Elliot! Botany and Zoology are interesting courses, both of which are taught by Mr. Nebgen. These courses are full of practi- cal knowledge which should be known by all. Biology in- cludes both of these subjects. It deals with the origin, func- tion, and distribution of plants and animals. Those desiring this subject should possess plenty of nerve, because of the frogs, insects, and many other things to contend with. Mr. Nebgen is not only saturated with biological knowl- edge but is also gifted in dramatics. No one could possibly go through high school without acquiring the friendship of f Mr. Nebgen. We are proud to claim him as a member of the faculty of William Chrisman. Mr. Ehmke