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

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between the high and IOW- The succession of events in this study seems much swifter and momentous than in any Other- To secure and possess a broad knowledge of the history of our native land should be of interest to every American. The per- sonal touch which this subject affords every pupil and teacher, MR RAY FRENCH Miss MARY ALICE GIBBONS Miss liminix l-l1LL is highly conducive toward mak- Phy5,6,1Edum,j0,, Frmzch, Social Sczclzcci' Zrzsgllsh ing this study one of the most absorbing of our entire curricu- lum. Another of the subjects in which we should be very much interested is sociology. In a study of this subject we are made to realize our responsibilities and duties as members of society. The civics department is one in which numerous situations and questions arise which in- crease the ability to think for oneself. This course is essential 'VIR CHARLES I-IUHN Miss Esrx-ian IRENE LAYTQN Miss MARY Lucas A U Social Sczeizces, Hygiene Englixh , Social SCIVCVZCEJ to 9VeI'y 3,1'I1b1'f,10U,S Student. The study of economics at this particular period of our history would be a worthwhile, indeed, a vitally necessary subject to know, not to solve the present financial status by means of anew and previously unheard of method or experiment, but because -it is reasonable to believe that if the people generally knew more about the laws of production and distribution, labor and capital, man and machine, everyone would be better fitted individually to do his part to relieve the present stress g and if individually prepared, we could present an unbroken, national front in our war against depression. This year there was such a large demand for entry into the physics classes that instead of the usual single teacher, Mr. D. C. Elliott, two teachers conducted classes in this subject. Mr. Earl Page this year added the instruction of physics to his already broad budget of work in William Chrisman High School. Physics is an essential part ofthe education part of a well-rounded person. The purpose of teaching physics in high school is to present elementary physics in such a way as to stim- ulate the pupil to do some thinking on his own account about the 'how's' and 'why's' of the physical world in which he lives. The metric system of the measurement of volumes, weights, and lengths is thoroughly learned and frequently applied. The fundamentals of light, sound, heat, and mechanics are explained and studied. A course such as this makes it possible for the student to better understand the principles and motives of the machines which he daily uses for comfort or convenience, to more fully appreciate the phenomena among which he has been settled, and through a fuller understanding of the influ- ences which govern our lives, live a happier and better life. Although there were but two chem- , CHEMISTRY CLASS, ROOM 303 Przgz'

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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

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istry classes this year, under the direction of Mr. August Ehmke, tnose who entered this class feel mat they have been more than repaid tor whatever time and energy they have expended in entering the portals of chem- istry. Mr. Ehmke's purpose in his explanations of the basic laws of chemistry to high school pupils 15 not to Blake Chemists of us but MR. LOIQIS NEHUEN Mu. l.. E. Moiuus Mus. IFSSIE MOORE rather to teach us to recognize Bzology Mrchnzziczzl Dfllltllvllg Libmrimz everyday chemical changes in the world about us, and to have some knowledge of the structure and composition of some of the commonest substances among ,,,, which we live. In this course we are taught the physical and chemical prop- erties of some of the most com- mon or most necessary elements and compounds. We are intro- duced to the fundamental theo- ries concerning atomic structure g W9 become acquainted with the Miss ALBERTA Moons Miss Venom MCCRAY M155 Lmfigg MACDQNALD flrst principles of Chemical Commerce Home Ecoizomics Englifh, Hiyfmy changes and are taught a deiinition of the terms which are most used in a higher pursuit of the subject. When we study the lives of the great men and women who have written world history through their achievements in the field of chemistry, we are made to realize the possibilities of that animal called man and are imbued with new hope and inspiration in respect to our own capacities. One of the greatest benents of a course in chemistry, if not the greatest, is the associa- tion with an instructor and friend such as Mr. Ehmke. His interest in the subject which he has chosen to teach, his understanding of the characters and capacities of the pupils under his direction, is in itself an education in human nature. We are especially grateful to him for the efforts he has exerted in our behalf. Biology is a scientific study which is composed of two interesting subjects, botany and Zoology. One semester is devoted to each of these divisions. The classes are instructed by two very capable teachers, Mr. Nebgen and Mr. Ehmke. Zoology is a science which treats of the natural history, physiology, classification, distri- bution, and habits of animals, botany is a similar study of plants. Although this course is at times a bit distasteful to the more sensitive student, the generous supply of necessary and practical knowledge gained far outweighs any momentarily unpleasant effects. Miss Bryant, Mr. Charles Huhn, I'II51'0IiX'CL,ySS,ROOA1 208 A and Mr. Ray French instruct classes in hygiene, which is a study of the proper care of the human body. This subject is required by the state for graduation. The foreign languages are courses which greatly attract many students. The Independence high schools offer Page 2 3