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

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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

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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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Senior Officers senior offices this year. They lived up to the excellent reputa- tion set by oflicers of former classes-energetic efiiciency. The first semester Bob Markey was elected president, with Alice Woodside as secretary. Bob had been one of the most ardent workers when the Pep Club was organized. He also held office as president of the Athenians. Alice, a Shake- spearean, has been of much assistance to Miss Smith by her ability to accompany the quartets and soloists. In recognition of Alice's successful endeavors, she was elected student body secretary for the last half of the year. and Jo Lee Graham were elected president and secretary, respectively. John is a G. S. B. and has always taken an active part in pre-election campaigns, making posters for all the candidates. Jo Lee, a Shakespearean, was for two years one of the yell leaders, hence a Pep Club member. She had a minor part in the senior play. The duties of these class oflicers are to preside over the senior meetings and to be the committee which selects the class rings and announcements. The senior play ticket sale, which was in charge of the class officers, was very efiiciently managed. Following the student body election, the president and the secretary of each class assists in counting the votes. Sophomore Officers Although the sophomores have previously been looked upon as green horns, they have, nevertheless, proved themselves worthy this year, first, by their excellent choice of class ofiicers. Christy Knox was a very industrious and capable president for the first semester. Christy is a member of the G. S. B. Literary Society and previously held the office of president of the freshman class. An eliicient secretary was found in Nadine Barnard, who is an ardent worker in the Shakespearean Literary Society and is well known by her excellent grades. The second semester again introduced an outstanding group of ofiicers. Tne honor of president was bestowed upon Fred Springer. Fred has made excellent grades and ably held this oflice. The secretary for this semester was Frances Newcomer. Besides holding this office, she has many other accomplishments to her Credit- FYHHCGS is 311 AS YOU Like It, president of the French Club, and in her freshman year, held the leads in the freshman play and the play presented by the combined efforts of the A. O. O. A. and the A. C. L. f:HlKlS'l'Y Kxox Y.-XDIXE BARNARD Fnizn Sviuxmtu Fmxcias Niawcoiirn U I, Page 29 Q6- N , A capable group of students was elected to the major At the beginning of the second semester, John Mohler ROBERT MARKEY ALICE WOODSIDE Im-iN Moi-:Lan Io LEE GRAHAM