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

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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

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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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a comparatively Wide range of foreign languages, four years of Latin, three years of Spanish, and two years of French. During the past several years no first year Latin class has been held at Chrisman, any sopho- mores or juniors desiring to study Latin receive this instruc- tion in Junior High School under the direction of Miss Virginia Mn. DALE Proc Miss Hmmm' NORTHERN Mu. Emu. PAGE v , , - ' Englzsh, Debale Mzrrhcnznficv, Sofia! Scicncrs '5p mih' Englljh Compton' MISS Ellen Slngleton instructs the classes in their second, third, and fourth year Work in this study. The first year is devoted principally to the study of syntax and its application in the translation of familiar fables and myths. In the second year the feature of the course is the translation of Caesear's record of the Gallic Wars. This study is supplemented and varied by a review of syntax and the translation of the tale of the Argonauts from the original Latin. Since there are a limited number of pupils who take third and fourth year Latin, these pupils are in- structed in one class, the presentation of Cicero and Vergil is alternated every other year. Miss MABEL POTTER Miss Nm E. Simms The third year is a study of Cicero's Well-known Engl A Mf hf 'f'f'ff Aff orations against Catiline and his plea for the Greek- born poet, Archias. During the class period this year, was read Paul Anderson's novel, A Slave of Cataline, which vividly describes the actions of the leader of the conspiracy and the succession of events which resulted in his defeat. The Aeneid of Vergil is the subject studied in the fourth year, and it differs from the ordinary course in Latin in that it is Written in poetry. Syntax and the translation of English into Latin are other constituents of the course. Miss Mary Alice Gibbons is the instructor of French. The first year of this course is offered in J unior High -School. There the principles of grammar are laid down. In the sec- ond year a tale of travel and adventure in France is translated, and the grammar and rhetoric is demonstrated and employed in this Way. A number of interesting projects Were completed this year. Subjects for these projects ranged from original cross Word puzzles to notebooks of French clippings. Mr. Pigg's Spanish classes are among the most enthusiastic groups in high school. All three years are offered at the Senior High School. The first year is almost entirely 'a study of construction. The second and third years are a review of syntax and the study of the works of Spanish authors. This class and its instructor have been highly instrumental in securing for our library a number of interesting Spanish references. The art course presented to students of William Chrisman is offered for both practical and cultural purposes. The classes are under the excellent direction of Miss Nell E. Samp- son, to whom this book is dedicated. The Students are taught 3,1-13 app!-e- CLAss IN PUBLIC SPEAKING, Room 203 ciation in order that they may express this realization of true beauty in their homes, their clothes, and other per- sonal possessions, and thereby add to the cultural background and beauty of the community. This departmenthas been especially Pngz' 24