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

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The Gleam Pug, 29 COOKING The cooking classes under the able supervision of their instructor, Miss Vergie McCray, have learned a great deal as well as accomplished many interesting projects in their year's work in the cooking department. During the year various groups prepared and served a practice breakfast as well as a practice luncheon. During the luncheon projects any one member of the faculty was a guest of honor at one of the luncheons. ln order to pay for their picture in the Gleam the cooking classes prepared and served luncheons to the faculty every Thursday. One of the largest projects of the year was the luncheon served to over a hundred women on Ianuary 20, 1933. Virginia Rose Budd and VVallace Smith represented the Cooking Department at Warrensburg this year. They tied ' ' ' h B k . Miss Mcgraw for second place wit uc ner N SEWING Once again under the splendid leadership of Miss Mar- garet Chiles the sewing class has been very outstanding. Sewing is different from most of the classes in that, except for the first few weeks, the work is almost altogether indi- vidual. This tends to develop the individuality. of each student. Miss Chiles is very proud of this year's sewing classes. All of the students have done remarkably well. Besides their regular work the classes have made many costumes for plays that have been presented at the High School. Chrisman was ably represented at Warrensburg by Anna V Hughes Knox and Hester Mohler. Mis, M, 31.119, I THE AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT Many new activities have been added this year to the Agriculture Department, through the effort of Mr. Berke- meier. Much valuable information was received in the classes through the thorough study of various Government bulle- tins. This study was made even more interesting by fre- quent work in the laboratory where the experiments were highly practical and instructive. After each unit of specialized study on a particular unit of farming, interesting field trips were taken to glean the prac- tical application of essential knowledge. On April 7, the department was in charge of the student assembly. A one-act play was presented having been de- signed to stimulate a keener general impression of farm life. X The members of the Agriculture Department are affiliated I with the Bio-Ag. Club, and assume an active part in the pro- ceedings of that organization. 1933 Mr. Berkemeler

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Page 28 The Gleam COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT The Commercial Department at William Chrisman has grown constantly in the past years and this year the enroll- ment has reached approximately 310. Miss Witt has one lunior shorthand and typewriting class and two Senior shorthand and typewriting classes. Miss Moore has one Iunior shorthand and typewriting classg three mixed, Iunior and Senior, typewriting classes, and one bookkeeping class. Miss Smart has two bookkeeping classes and one Iunior shorthand and typewriting class. This Department gives the students opportunities to spe- cialize in the lield of business, and is a popular choice for the modern boy and girl. Miss win , The Commercial Department greatly aids the school in 1 typewriting tests, term papers, programs, and other written ' material. First year shorthand is devoted to the study of theory. The object sought in studying the art of shorthand writing is to build up a set of automatic actions as quickly and as thoroughly as possible. This end is attained by practicing page after page of shorthand writing. The work in First year typewriting deals with the correct habit formation concerning the keyboard of a typewriter and operating technique. This is learned by practical application of elementary drills. . Second year shorthand is the practice of speed and ac' curacy of the principles studied in the First year. Dictation and reading of the notes taken down in shorthand is the Mlss A. Moorc- main practice throughout the year, with a day each week - used for studying secretarial duties. In second year typewriting, speed and accuracy are devel- oped throughout the year by constant practice. If a student is taking shorthand with typewriting, business letters and correct methods of typing articles are studied and practiced to attain as much speed as possible. The first semester's work in Bookkeeping gives the stu- dents a knowledge of business terms, the construction, classi- fication, and interpretation of accounts, financial reports, and statements. The second semester is a Practice Set consisting of a three months's business, containing actual business forms. It is used as a means of providing information which is essential for the application of the principles learned in the first semseter. Mlsn Smal-r 1933

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Pffgf' 30 The Gleam STUDENT BODY OFFICERS The student body officers for the First semester were Edward Brackenbury, President, and Secre- tary, Anna Hughes Knox. Doris Lant was editor- in-chief of the Chrisman Envoy. The first semester was one of outstanding accom- plishments. The assemblies were all very interesting. Many oil the pastors of the churches gave talks. The va- rious societies and organizations of the school pre- sented short plays. Some of the first semester speak- ers were: Rev. S. O. Bennion of the Walnut Street Church, Rev. I. E. Sheehy of the Stone Church, Mr. Walt Filkins, a Kansas City lawyer and poet, Mr. Robert Clough, County Farin Agent, Mr. M. G. Servinghouse, Steuben Club of Kan- sas City, Mr. A. Shirling from Teachers' College in Kansas City, Rev. L. M. Proctor of the Baptist Church. A very unique mystery play, Cat O'Nine Tails, was presented by the Iunior Class the evenings of November 21, ll. The play was directed by Mr. George Berkemeier and Mr. Iohn Blackmore, sponsors of the junior Class. It was a very successful play. This year Chrisman tied the conference football game with Higginsville. The score was 7-7. The question for debate this year was, Resolved, that at least one half of all state and local revenue should be derived from sources other than tangible property. Our debate team, made up entirely of new members, and composed of Gene Douglas, LaVon Budd, Margarite Walker and Ioy Harder, won twenty and lost eight debates. Miss Northern, their able director, worked hard with them for these honors. The line spirit of cooperation among the pupils of William Chrisman High School helped to make the first semester a great success and one of interest to all concerned. On Ianuary 13, 1933, the election of officers of the Student Body for the second se- mester was held. Kenneth McCarroll was elected to the office of President and Doris May was elected Secretary. Vera Sheehy was chosen Editor-in-Chief of the Chrisman Envoy, the school's bi-monthly publication. Many prominent speakers were presented in the assemblies. Among them were: Ma- jor Richards, an oH'icer of the United States Cavalry, Mr. Lawrence S. Searing, Kansas City lawyer, Dr. Riepma of' the Episcopal Church, Dr. Brickhouse Wilson, Mr. Frederick M. Smith, Dr. A. M. Skeihngton of Chicago, Rev. Roy Zimmer of the Presbyterian Church, Dr. Burrus A. Ienkins of the Linwood Boulevard Community Church of Kansas City, Miss Aubra Williams, Field Secretary of the W. C. T. U., Mr. Harry McMillan, Superin- tendent of the Leeis Summit Schools, Mr. Henry K. Beardsley, traveler, Dr. Iohn F. Her- gert, President of William Iewel College. BRAUKENBURY MUCARROLL The variety and quality of the assemblies was one of the things that prsdicted a suc- cessful second semester. On March 29, 30, 31, the Senior play, Elizabeth, the Queen, by Maxwell Anderson, was given in the auditorium. It was directed by Blevins Davis and Miss Ianie Chiles. 'l he play was a success from every standpoint. An interesting story, excellent directing, superb acting and elaborate costumes and stage setting combined to make this year's play one to be remembered for- ever in the annals of William Chrisman. Chrisman's basketball team since the big seven was dissolved played with various Kansas City teams and small teams near. Our teams at Warrensburg came away with high honors. The second semester was a successful year due to the untiring efforts of the faculty and the willing cooperation of the student oilicers. IQNOX ,my 1933