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

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William Chrisman High School To the student William Chrisman repre- sents an ideal, an ideal to be maintained, an ideal to be, if possible, improved. All Chrismanites are eager to do their part in upholding the honor of their high school. To the townspeople, our parents, Wil- liam Chrisman is a goal that has been reached. Into it they poured all their love of their children, of their city, and of each other. To our faculty Chrisman is the river upon which they have cast the bread, the fruit of their education and experience. We sincerely hope that it may be returned and increased tenfold. Mn. I. N. l'lAN'l'IIORN, Prifzripul' in which regular study hall attendance , is not required has greatly increased the handicap to the oihce Workersg Mr. Hanthorn and Miss Nelson seem to glory in the opportunities it gives them to aid us in the development of our character and in the execution ol' our responsibil- ity. No words can ever begin to repay llieun Ihr all they have done in our Ive- ll?il'l l'.rn, 1., WILLIABI CHRISAIAN HIGH SCHOOL Our principal, Mr. James Hanthorn, has been one of the most helpful and kindly influences in the high school career of Chrismanites. Mr. Hanthorn not only capably and efficiently discharges his duties as prin- cipal but also takes an active part in the administration of the societies and clubs. His avid interest, worth- while original ideas, constructive and helpful criti- cisms, which are given and received in good faith, make him one of the most desired members of the school organizations. The broad and practical knowledge in many fields makes him a most interesting and Welcome member of every class in every subject in the cirriculum. The friendly and interested attitude toward every student and a knowledge of their values and characteristics which he possesses has done much toward increasing the spirit of the school. In the oflice he and Miss Ellen Nelson, his secre- tary, carefully check attendance and attend to other similar matters which arise in the course of every school day. Their cheerfulness and patience has been most encouraging through the entire year. Their vital interest in all things pertaining to the school life will ever be an inspiration to us. The adoption of a system Oififictii oif l'1zINI:II1,xI., I. N. I lfxN'I'IIoIiN

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Top Row: - Mr. Albert Ott, Mrs. Adron Randall, Mr. Iolm W. Luff. Botlom Row: Mr. Frank Brown, Mrs. Icssc I.. Martin, Mr. Iess Flowers. Mr. E. B. Street is the representative of the school board and is directly responsible to them. By means of a peculiar aptitude for management he looks after the details of the various 'matters decided by the board. Mr. Street is particularly gifted with a per- sonality which makes for an ideal school-man. He has the capacity to 'instigate improvements and to effect such changes as are necessary. His understanding of the everyday problems makes him fully able to cope with them and solve them satisfactorily. In the school building his under- standing of human nature enables him to deal successfully with the many and varied types of people to be found in a group collected from near- ly every home in the city. We members of the senior class of William Chrisman High School are especially grateful for and appreciative of his col- operation and endless kindnesses.. In the office Miss Chastain capably handles all the correspondence and other matters Which are her responsibility. Here callers are received and interviewed g pupils of both the Junior and Senior High Schools. OFFICE or SuPER1N'r13Nnnx1' E. B. STREET Board ot Education The management and administra- tion of the educational system, the broadest single activity in Independ- ence, is the task of the school board. The earnest, public-spirited citizens of Independence who constitute the board are Mrs, Adron Randall, Mrs. Jesse Martin, Messrs. Frank Brown, Albert M. Ott, John W. Luif, and Jess Flowers. It is the duty of the secre- tary, John Hinde, employed by the board, to take care of the records of the matters transacted by the board. EUGENE B. STREET, Sz1pw'i1ztc11dc11l Mr. Duncan was one of the best loved and respected members of our school system. His humor, kindness, and understanding made all the fac- ulty, students, and those in his charge feel that he was indeed one of their truest friends. Pugz' 1 8

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English, H ixiory MR GEORGE BERKEMEIER MR. LIOSEPH BITER MR. IOHN BLACKMORE TI-IE FACULTY CLASSROOM NOTES ' The study of our native tongue, English, is the foundation upon which all other subjects are based. English is the medium through which all other subjects are absorbed and assimilated. A Mn. O. L. ATHEY Miss ET!-iEL BENFIELD - ur Own Ml S NORA D' AMES Commerce Mathematic: thorough knowledge of O language is the best possible means to succeed in mastering other branches of learning. Since the importance of the study Of English is recognized by those in charge of the decision of necessary subjects, at least three years of English are specified. Miss Ellen Singleton, Miss Emina Hill, Miss Nora Ames, Miss Mabel Potter, Miss Louise MacDonald, Miss Esther Irene Layton, Miss Harriet Northern, and Mr. Dale Pigg conduct f!g'ricuItzn'e Social Scimzms History Classes in subject' The course of study in sophomore English comprises both literature and rhetoric. In this course the student is introduced more fully to the most delightful and interesting authors in the English language. The most intent purpose is to implant firmly in the consciousness of the students the proper use of words and the construction of interesting, effective sentences. In the junior English course literature is emphasized more intensely than the study of rules governing composition and sentence structureg in this course the student is given to prove his knowledge and understanding of such rules in writing original essays and themes. The masterpieces of American authors are studied, as well as the conditions which influenced the philosophy of those men and women. The course in senior English is purely elective. Probably one half of the students who this year signed for a course in English Literature did so because of the ability and charm of the young lady who teaches this class, Miss Harriet Northern. The classes this year have traced the development of the literature of the English lan- guage from its earliest known beginning, the tale of the great hero, Beowulf, to the present day, through the early ages, which are interesting principally because of their antiquity, one of the most notable exceptions to that statement is Chaucer's Canterbury Tales , through the Elizabethan age with the greatest literary genius of all time, William Shakespeare, watching the change of characteristic from emotion to intellect and back again to emotion, almost as if it were the pendulum of a great clock which ticks away eternities. From the study of the greatest thoughts of the greatest men of all time and a comprehensive study of the rules they have laid down, it seems quite fitting that we should next con- PLANE Geomiirm' CLASS. ROOM 201 Page 20