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

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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-

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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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Class Rooms ltXlil,l5lI, Room 510 S xlsii, Room 205 l3UMliS'I'lC Ani, Room 308 lvtwvfxi. TQRAINING SHOP Therefore, through personal contacts the teachers endeavor to help the student to reach a solution of his individual difficulties in the class room and outside of it. The success of the numerous and Worthy societies and clubs in William Chrisman High School is due mostly to the sincere and ulntiring efforts of the sponsors, who have ably filled their capacity of both teachers and friends in promoting the various activities of the organizations. The avid interest of the teachers in the achievements of their charges has served to foster exhibitions throughout the state in various fields of endeavor. Our most outstanding accom- plishments are due to the clear thinking, keen and incisive judgment of our sponsors. It is the aim of our high school to produce a Well-balanced life and to lead the students to the realization of the need of such a life. The pleasure gained from this may be beneficial to oneself as Well as to others. It may be acquired through careful preparation, through study, and above all, through actual doing. In spite of the added inconvenience and almost insurmountable handicap to a smooth, uninterrupted routine, which the newly adopted attendance system has made almost impos- sible, the teachers have been most patient and kind. Through the desire to achieve complete harmony in the new plan, they are endeavoring to meetvthe special educational needs of the time, which are closely related to present day problems. The striking changes which have been advocated in our economic life are of such a nature that they will affect every com- munity and homeg hence through the guidance of our teachers We are enabled to meet this immediate need. Even with these difiiculties, this year has been unusually successful, and this success has been primarily due to the unending efforts of our instructors. The teachers have given us an inspiration through their teaching and example, and through this inspiration we are given a determination. A source of never failing interest to the teacher is the theories, methods, and common sense which have been combined to evolve thee best system of education-clear-sighted and right-thinking. The realization of these obligations will better fit us to be useful citizens and an asset to our t community. Fnoxr PIALL The teachers can not over em- ' phasize the importance of thinking clearly and holding to the best things that have come out of our past ex- periences. Page 27