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

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Superintendent of Schools The Independence High School the past half century has sent out as graduates forty-two hundred and ninety young men and women. They received training to better fit them to take an active part in the life of the community. Many are prominent in the professions. Others have been called to posi- tions of honor and trust in local state and national affairs E. B. STREET. .REXZA ii B' S WILLIAM F BAHI MANN captain in the Confederate Army a native of VITOIHIH, attended the Un1ve1s1ty of New York studied two years 1n Ger many was superlntendent of the Independence schools 1887 1896 H organized the high school teaching some classes himself Later he taught German in the Wauensbulg State Nolmal School Outstanding 1n the history of the school IS Mr Palmer who became superintendent of the Independence Schools 1n 1901 He held the pos1t1on fo1 twenty yeais 1851 96 19 21 9 7 1, 1 , . x 1 Qxiblw 1 J , A. , S 7 A 7 ' , , - . 9 , . I fl N fl a I - a . . . WILLIABI F. BAHLAIANN W, L, C, PALMER -18 01-19

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JOHN A. SEA ALBERT M. OTT JOHN W, DAWS 1884--1915 1915-1936 1901-1926 HIS YEAR it is fitting that We remember and pay tribute to the former board members who helped make our school one to be proud of, and Who assisted us in striving to achieve our ideals. They were faithful, en- thusiastic, and rendered untiring service. They set a high standard for their successors. In 1921 the first Women served on the Board: Mrs. W. B. Dickinson served twelve years 5 Mrs. William Erickson served nine years and was fol- lowed by Mrs. Jesse Martin. Mr. John A. Sea Was a capable president of the board most of his twenty-six years of service. Also serving as pres- ident, Mr. Albert M. Ott was an inspiration to the rest of the group. Mr. John W. Davis was first a member and later a most efficient secretary. Mr. Van Smith and Mr. Emil Helff performed their duties admirably. We are also grateful for the steadfast Work of other members. Mr. Duncan, faithful custodian for twenty years, was a friend to all. Mr. Kreeger has succeeded Mr. Duncan. GD C 5 YUKEEGR Q Cu roman 9 X 1'

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ool, out .red ien. tter 1 in any ms. osi- cal, Y Y --1 - - - .-- -. .-. -w.-.vmvfuasz-v..-,-.-.-g..f.:'. -.-....g...:.:.-.-. 2.2.-.-.:. .'..'.,...... ,., ... . .. . . . .. , . . . .-.v -. . Principals The senior class is to be commended for dedicating the GLEAM to those, living and dead, who have contributed greatly to our school. The largest contributing factor has been the fine quality of its students. The records and trophy cases are mute, but convincing, testimony of this. Let the students of the next half century be ded- icated to the same lofty ambitions. And when the world links your names, With gracious lives and manners fine, The teachers shall assert their claims, And proudly whisper, 'T h e s e a r e mine! J. N. HANTHORN. IAMES N. HANTHORN MR W L C PALMER principal eleven years devoted his time unceas ingly to aiding the students Having a broad educatlon he was Well fitted to cope with diflicult situations His eager interest wise guidance unfail ing courtesy made him belox ed by all MR GEORGE S BRYANT principal fourteen years steadfastly per formed his duties and gave sagacious counsel and inspiration to the pupils With h1s llberal education brilliant mind charming personality and help ful suggestions he managed the school adairs capably Gems GE BRYAVT 190 i W L C PALWER 1390 190 1 I 1915 Q . . . . , , ' - ' 2 ' J 7 '- E ' ' 1 L f ' l f . . , , ' , . 5 1 1 1 ' 1 3 . . . , - . 1 S. . X T i 8