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

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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

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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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HARLAN SOULE FRANCES MARIE HALL ' BILL HARDEI1 ALICE WOODSIDE l Student Body Officers Each Friday at one o'clock an assembly is held in the auditorium. It is optional with the students Whether or 11015 they attend. This meeting once a week does much to promote the good fellowship which is found at William Chrisman. The programs are arranged by the student president, Working in conjunction with Mr. Hanthorn and a faculty com- mittee. Talented pupils are encouraged by givingithem an opportunity to take a part in at least one program. Several guest speakers have given interesting and instructive lecturesg some guest artists, musically gifted, presented enjoyable enter- tainments. An official record of each assembly program is Iiled as a school record. After each assembly an account of it appears in The Independence Examiner. These reports are the responsibility of the student body secretary. At the end of each semester, nominations for the new oiiicers are held in assembly. A pre- liminary election is held, and the two highest names are candidates for the office. An enthu- siastic campaign ensues, the climax coming on Friday, when campaign speeches are made shortly before the final vote is taken. To be elected is the greatest honor that any student may have bestowed upon him. ' The editor-in-chief of the Envoy is also chosen in the same way. Those elected this year to head the student body have had resourcefulness and ability and have been capable and efficient leaders. A A Junior Officers The junior oflicers and sponsors are the ones who select the committees for the annual prom. These are elected for their merit and ability. The first semester introduced a very capable and enthusiastic president, Joe Bailey Gib- son. He is a G. S. B. and a member of the Gleam staff. Joe Bailey has taken an active part in many assembly programs and is one of whom great things are expected next year. The secretary of this semester was industrious Virginia Tanner. She is an As You Like It, and a member of the Envoy staff. , At the opening of the second. semester, the juniors looked to new leaders foy their class. They chose Ruby Crockett, a very efiicient girl, for their president. Ruby was Well qualified for this office, having been president of the sophomore class. She is a worthy Shakespearean and a member of the Envoy staff, For their secretary they selected a girl of many accomplishments, Dorothy Fairbanks a Shakespearean, an oifi- ' CCI' of the FI'81'lCll. Club, l0E BAILEY GIBSON VIRGINIA TANNER RUBY and a diligen 0 on the Envo is CIzocKE'r DOROTHY FAIRBAN KS