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

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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

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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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sider that art so closely and intimately allied with writing- speaking. Two years ago, a public speak- ing class was made a part of the curriculum of our school. It Was immediately placed under the direction of Miss Northern, the debate coach. Since that time the class has been amply filled every semester. The purpose of this Cl3.SS is to p1'8p3.I'6 the Slflldellll M155 NIARQAKE-r CHILES Miss IANIE CHILES Miss RUTH Brniwi' to face 3 group calmly and to Dam,-,fig A,-1 Mnthemzziirs Glrlx Physical lfducallorz instill in him the presence of mind to enable him to speak in- telligently and interestingly in any emergency. The social sciences are taught . in high school to trace the de- velopment of nations, governi- ments, races, by combining the study of literature and the social sciences, we will see what effect social, political, and industrial conditions have upon the minds of men, and in no fewer cases Will We See how the Writings 01 IVILSSXQFALLON MR. D. C. ELLIOTT Mn. Aucusi' Emxiiua In men affected greatly the history Cmmem, PWM Chemmw of the world. The underlying purpose for the presentation of these subjects is to show that cer- tain causes always have certain effects and that certain effects are always the result of cer- tain causes. Instructors in this field are Mr. John Blackmore, Mrs. Asenath Schroeder, Miss Mary Alice Gibbons, Miss Mary Lucas, Miss Nora Ames, Miss Louise McDonald, and Mr. Joseph Biter. In ancient and medieval history are studied the rise and fall of the ancient empires as shown by the ruins of the symbols of their civilization. i Since few of the pupils have bf-H privileged to travel, it would in many instances be somewhat diflicult to present the material in an interesting manner g we wish to take this opportunity to thank the instructors for their very successful attempts in this regard. In the study of modern history the four great periods are the Renaissance, beginning the Modern Age, the Age of Autocracy, the Great Revolutions against its despotism and in- humanity, through chaos into the present Age of Democracy. Whether or not it was mad- ness to cherish those hopes which sprang into the hearts of men at the end of the Great Revolutions the next months will definitely reveal. Never before has democracy declined so much and so quickly. The final history course offered is American history, in which study the rapid develop- ment of the American nation is traced from the time that Columbus first set foot upon the American continent and claimed it in the name of the King of Spain, to the political and industrial struggles of the present time. The cause of all trouble in the past and present in this country has been lack of cooperation, and the periods of greatest progress have been characterized by the presence of this elusive yet essential state of sympathy l5io1.oGY.CLAss, Room 216 Pug! 21