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

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helpful in painting the scenery for the various school produc- tions. The music department this year has been highly successful, as may be seen by reading the article in the book about the Operetta and the Glee Club. Miss Smith, has, if possible, sur- passed her splendid work of other years. William Chrisman .FR Vu OWGS 1'I'lL1Ch to her. Soda! 556,165 Lrzzin Con The mathematics department is capably instructed by Miss Janie Chiles, Miss Benfield, and Mr, Earl Page. The branches of which this course consists are Algebra III and IV, plane geometry, advanced arith- metic, and trigonometry. Mathematics holds an im- portant position in the world of business and profes- sions. Its greatest benefit to the student, besides pre- paring the student in this field, is to teach him to con- centrate, to think and reason for himself. Closely allied to this course is the commercial de- partment with its requirement for mathematical pre- cision in the branches of shorthand, typewriting, and bookkeeping. Miss Ada Fallon teaches shorthand and typing II, Miss Alberta Moore and Miss Courtney and Mr. Athey teach bookkeeping. Beside making accurate and neat copies of the business letters and legal forms in their text, the students in this department have served the school by doing much outside work. The boys of William Chrisman who are interested in the industrial arts ind that to choose between Manual Training and Mechanical Drawing is very diflicult. In Mr. Wininger's classes in manual training, the boy who was a Uwhittlin' whiz in his grade school days has found much to increase his interest and ability, and the boy who has not previously shown any particular talent in this occupation or recreation fdepending upon the circumstancesj is so instructed that any latent talent in this regard has been drawn forth and polished. The members of these several classes have done much toward the upkeep of our school. Mr. Morris, the supervisor of the mechanical drawing department, is especially well qualified to teach this subject. By training, bent of nature, and years of experience in teach- ing young people this particular subject, he is well fitted for his position. The course as pre- sented by Mr. Morris is particularly adapted to the teaching of the fundamentals of architec- ture. Mr. George Berkemeier teaches the classes in agriculture. The knowledge imparted in this class is designed to give to those boys and girls interested in farming a basic knowledge of the varying soil, climate, and crop conditions. Mr. Berkemeier has secured for the class the most accurate and concise state- IJEIJAIQTAIENT' OF COAIAIEliCE Room ment of the egects and Causes of these conditions by getting government bul- letins. In the cooking classes, which are under the able direction of Miss Vergie McCray, the girls and boys have ac- quired basic information regarding dietetics and food preparation. Pngr 2 5 Mus. ASENATH Sci-moeomz M155 EU-EN SING!-ETON MISS COURTNPY S IARR I Smarr teach shorthand and typing I, and Miss -Smarr MISS Isssra SMITH Mu. W.'H Wiswoare Music lllllllfllll T n 71

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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

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p Class Rooms FINE ARTS, ROOM 307 HOME ECONONIICS, ROOM l04 AGRICUL'FURE, Room 112 , MECHANICAL DILAWING, ROOM 106 Miss Margaret Chiles again has been very successful in the sewing classes in teaching a large number of girls good taste in clothes and showing them how best to achieve the effects they desire. The quiet, unassuming dignity with which our teachers approach and achieve their goals has Caused them to be Well-known and fitting representatives of the ideals and purposes of William Chrisman High School. The pupils have found them to be classic examples of what is expected to be found in the ideal teacher. The students of William Chrisman have been most fortunate in being instructed by such capable teachers. Through the constructive criticism of our teachers we are able to develop our talents no matter how meager those talents are at the beginning By means of sym pathetic understanding and friendly counsel the Instructors have sought to 111S'C1l1 111 the H1111dS of the students the capacity to Intelligently promote their own interests and the welfare of the school and of the community as a whole This has been accomplished because the teachers have at all times dealt with then pupils as 1nd1V1dua1S who are Of Vltal Importance to the teacher s own scheme of l1fe rather than as mere cogs In a complex mechanism The teachers have done as much as lies In their power to give to their pupils a broader and more liberal education Not only do they teach the fundamental subjects In absolute and cultural sciences but also they endeavor to enrich the life of the Indlvidual student and to make h1m a more Intelligent and useful per on and to give him a more helpful Idea of the meaning and worth of l1fe The teachers attempt to train us to more capably manage the iinancial practical and business responsibilities In order that we mlght keep up stable and gulsh the gifted pupils and by general honors give them a wider opportunity for the develop ment of their particular abilities nd leadersh1p In so doing they are enabled to advise the student what type of college course to take since the advantages of professional tralnlng for those who contemplate going into higher fields for their l1fe work are becoming more and more apparent which school would be best su1ted to his or her personal capacities and to assist them Indlvidually to select the proper surroundings and environment They help the pup1l broaden his view so that he may understand the social and economic trends which govern the success of his proJects as well as the mental and physical requirements which determine his fitness LIBRARY Through the association with the teachers the students develop a greater Initiative a deeper resourcefulness and a finer more accurate Judgment Page 26 'T constructive work in our post-high school days. A further attempt has been made to distin-