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

Text from Pages 1 - 154 of the 1939 volume:

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W GLB I 5 ', 'Eu K'+ J E 4 f4Not of the sunliqht, Not of the moonlight, Not of the starlight, O, younq mariner, Down to the haven, Call your companions, Launch your vessel And crowd your canvas, And, ere it vanishes, O'er the margin After it, follow it, Follow the GLEZ-XM.v -Tennyson. oua GLEAM STAFF I I -E ,L-44 . , s 2 wk if-'A??',i 'i' 51 45wgf 5?V'E W . 4'V3,'A I w4fAf4f'f 51:1 21 ' 3121221 - hsfiff . A '51 5 5?-fl-f T5 ,-BT! I ,mv 1 fffff 1 .4-7..-. 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To Miss Mabel Potter as sponsor, whose lite and Work as a member of Chrisman's faculty have been the embodiment of these principles, to all alumni members, to all present members of the National Honor- Society, and especially to the ideals for which the society stands, we dedicate The Gleam of 1939. BOOK l-LEADERSHIP. Board of Education, Superintendent, Prin- cipal, Faculty, Student Body Officers. BOOK ll-SCHOLARSHIP. Senior Class, lunior Class, Sophomore Class. BOOK Ill-CHARACTER. Honor Societies, Victories, Societies and Clubs, Athletics, R. O. T. C. BOOK IV SERVICE Gleam Staff Envoy Debate Plays Music: Features ' THE' GLEA M HA S ARRIVED THE BELL RINGS SOUTH DOOR MAPLE AVENUE MR. I-IANTHORN WATCHES I ILL WAITING IN THE SHADE .l mulnzan THE MAJOR TELLS DAVIS ON PARADE A7 wrt WEST DOOR w MW . Miss Irene Layton I LL grieve this year in the absence of a beloved teacher. She whom we have lost had endeared herself in many Ways to her students and was an inspiring personification of the four ideals-Leadership, Scholarship, Char- acter, and Service. It is strange indeed to think of Miss Layton as absent forever. Those who knew her have heard her speak of her plans for going on With the study of languages and of medicine. The vitality of thought and action that was hers is missed by all who knew her. He giveth to his beloved sleep. - Psalrns 12722. b ' i 3 3 4 i i l v i I i . 1 . 4 ii fl il il 'F 1 1 'i 3 3 if E989 V 'G , ...r- g::. .ni i 5, it 'Q .gf 14 ---H ll I l tl I l gt if il ti it 52 it L si xl i 15, J 5, . 1 l E I . i. it :E li .R I I t I it n t i t lu. tl ll in il lit . ., 'Q li 1: , la sl ii if I t. Iohn W. Luff, Pres. Mrs. Adron Randall Dr. R. F. Gard Mrs. Howard Hinde Frank P. Brown Fleming W. Pendleton Board of Education HAT every student in William Chrisman High School may be satisfied with his school life is the aim of the Board of Education. The Board desires the best for William Chris- man students and endeavors to give it to them. Our school has much modern equipment thoughtfully furnished' us by the Board. The members of the Board seem to be constantly recognizing and fulfilling our needs. ' Through the years many new courses of study have been added to the curriculum. The 'students are offered forty-one units of study from which to choose their courses. The subjects cover many fields of learning. To teach these enlightening and worthwhile courses the Board has selected efficient instructors, who, besides developing the students' minds, develop the students' personalities. From each of the faculty can be gained something very precious and valuable-friend ship with the desire to aid. Always the teachers have the students' inter- ests at heart. The Board members are Mr. Iohn W. Luff, president of the Board, Mr. Frank Brown, Mrs. Howard Hinde, Dr. Raymond F. Gard, Mr. Fleming W. Pendleton, and Mrs. Adron Randall. Mr. Iohn l-linde is the able and inter- ested secretary to the Board. The Left to Right Top Row Mr Armstrong Mr Greer Bottom Row W P Kreeger supt of buildings Mr Thompson 1? Ll l . -I NW- Z I 'Im' 1-'Hu ,:.:i:.:-.- ttf: ..,,',f.1 N ,gulf 1 Pendleton Luft Hinde Brown Gard Mrs. Hinde Mrs. Randall Matthews 1, ' ,St . , gg a' if llf gt el ii'- 3 i l. t it f meetings are held monthly in the lunior High building. Besides their service to the stu- A- : l ,w , ., W dents, the members render service to the citizens of Independence through their various t. vocations. , i The School Board has enabled Chrisman students to make their school an institution It i embodying their ideals by giving the students the privilege of choice. The spirit ot per- sonal liberty has been made very great and useful in our school lite. With an attitude of interest and guidance the Board has done much to determine the character of our school. LQ ir, ,a 4 Foreseeing the Chrismanite desire to enter into extra-curricular activities, the Board has generously allowed the students to participate in inter-school, as Well as in inter-class, 5554 contests. Through competition and contact with others We prepare ourselves for the greater com- ii? - v I ll petition ot lite. Mr. William Kreeger, custodian of the build- ings at Chrisman, assisted by Mr. William Thomp- son, Mr. Tom Ritter, Mr. Bert McKim, Mr. Iohn Greer, fit Mr. Armstrong, and Mr. Robert Foster, keeps Chris- man tidy and Well repaired. li, it , t it la 1 I . it V 4 '-I ' ' ,A I , V I , 'KH ill' ' A 1 m'9 ' K - ----L - .- ,.ig.'..: dxf.-.s.e.,:L4:.:,: : ,...:::,...,.-...u-iLiv..,,....-...,.,...,..Y.. 1 M' 1UN1oR H1cH sci-iooi. Where Board Meetings Were Held 13 mf - - ....:-.ae-angers::z::1:Lgai2Qi4mI4.5Ei5A3iiiiQ:.1 l il. T Citizens of Tomorrow ODAY'S students, tomor- row's citizens: each owes it to himself and to his coun- try to develop and use to the utmost his ability in order to maintain the cherished tradi- tions for which his forefathers stood. Desirable traits may be found in the lives of those who have made history. Unworthy traits are there also, as stumbling blocks for us, to avoid. It is important that a student be trained mentally, morally, and physically to hold sacred the admirable quali- ties of manhood. I A SUPERINTENDENT W. E. MATTHEWS Future democracy will be what future citizens as individuals make it, by contributing their little or their great part to the Welfare of all peoples of all nations, thus contributing to a peaceful and progressive world. Self train- ing and sober thought develop students of today into leaders or worthy followers in our closely linked world of tomorrow. WL E. MATTHEWS. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT MATTHEWS 14 1 it ls ! A 1 l mn 4 r-::f-s:'::.si:nas,,.rQg+- .T --+41 11 i M - t -- . Q-V A-F as-v -3-,g-5 sr- , f -A m-hx-9. The Key to Honor T is gratifying to know you have chosen honor for the theme of your annual. lt is fitting in a time of lawless- ness that the high schools take a firm stand for right. Honor is attained by inner achieve- ments. Nobody ever finds his 'life honor- able-he must make it so. Circumstances do not bring honor. It is what we do to circumstances that causes honor. Honor is what we do not what is done to us. made greatness by terrific struggles. Environment caused not his greatness We well know but what he did caused monuments to be erected through- out the world. The services we render are determined by achievements within our- selves. Leadership scholarship and character are results of stupendous Lincoln did not find greatness-he PRINCIPAL I N HANTHOHN inward struggles. Out of these struggles character is wrought. The marks of character are kindness, sympathy, honesty, and industry. Have we these marks? Honor and shame from no condition rise, Act well your part there all the honor lies Pope I N HANTHORN OFFICE OF l N HANTHORN . H I s 'T I 5 ' ' A - Y -- - - - W - , '. ' ' ' '..I335'---+ ' ':....:..Lg:g1::.g.L.:-vigil.: 411- .. . fy-as-n,wan:v.-..--....-,,r.r,,,,a,c,1., ,- Miss Margaret Alexander Miss Nom D- Ames ' ! .,. . I . Mr o L. Athey Miss Ethe1Benfield Faculty ' lSS MARGARET ALEXANDER is included in our faculty this year, for in addition to her freshman English classes at lunior High School, she also teaches two classes of sophomore English at William Chrisman. She is one of the freshman class sponsors and aids in directing the freshman play Although she 1S k pt busy teaching six classes of sophomore English Miss Nora Ames sponsors the W C T U essay and poster contests g1v1ng aid to students entering these contests She also has the task of supervising the eleven N Y A g1rls employed rn the girls cloak room Mr O L Athey teaches quite a variety of sublects Working 1n both the commercial and mathematics departments l-le instructs classes in first year shorthand and typing bookkeeping and plane geometry Mr Athey also acted as a sponsor of the Athenian Literary Society Miss Ethel Bentield has worked 1ndustr1ously in the mathematics depart ment makmg her plane geometry solid geometry and advanced algebra classes both interesting and popular She IS also a sponsor of the sopho more class By acting as class adviser helping direct the class play and planning the sophomore mixer she aids in making both events successful 9 I , 1 . . . . , . . . 1 . . . . . . . . , . . . . . 1 1 - ' I I I ' I I I u l '-'vi f'J!'-1-Z-I-TILES'-1 iikllmnri-Q-l:2r.1:-.:'11..e:.1:1'11:L321TlQZQ-' ff'-1 'f '95 nl rf' ' ' ' .of MY- lOSePh Biter Mr. Iohn Blackmore l Miss Nanabel Cassell Miss lame Chlles N the social science division, Mr. Ioseph Biter is popular with his classes in sociology and economics. l-le also acts as one of the sponsors of the senior class, and each year devotes a part oi his time to helping direct the senior play. Mr. Iohn Blackmore is kept busy With his duties of teaching modern and American history. In addition to his regular curricular activities, Mr. Black- more serves as an instructor of psychology to the student nurses at the Inde- pendence Sanitariurn. Miss Nanabel Cassell was chosen this year to till the vacancy left by Miss Harriet Northern, who was elected to a position in the Kansas City schools. Miss Cassell teaches senior English and public speaking. She also coaches the debate team and accompanies them on their various trips to compete in the tournaments with other schools. Mastering the various fields oi mathematics, Miss Ianie Chiles teaches classes in algebra, advanced arithmetic, plane geometry, and trigonometry. She has successfully sponsored the senior class for many years, and spends much time coaching the annual senior play. Miss Chiles also has charge of the financial aiiairs of the various clubs and organizations. 17 Miss Geneveive Cravens V Sgt, H, C, Dean . R A. C rs Miss Margaret Chiles Mr ex onye i V 1 ,, Z ,ir 03,7 , Faculty ISS MARGARET CHILES is supervisor of the sewing department. At the end of the school year, she sponsors a display of the outstanding Work completed by her pupils. Under her guidance several girls have won honors in contest Work. She is also one of the sponsors of the Home Economics Club. Mr. Rex Conyers is a new teacher at Chrisman this year, replacing Mr. I. D. Beets. He teaches biology and is the capable sponsor of the Wild- life Conservation Club, an organization which does a great deal toward protecting animal life. He has also acted as a sponsor of the sophomore class Besides her regular schoolroom tasks oi teachlng bookkeeping and first year shorthand and typlng MISS Genevleve Cravens also serves as a sponsor of the Junior class She spends much tune 1n directing their class play and helps to make the Junlor senior reception a success Sergeant H C Dean is completmg his fourth year as a supervlsor of the B O T C work in W1ll1am Chnsman High School He helps sponsor the Officers Club the Non CO1'I1I'l'1lSS101'l Officers Club and asslsts the boys 1n plannlng their big event of th year the R O T C dance 18 l I m yn I - I . . . . . . . . - . . . - ' - I . . . . 19 , . . . . . 1 - I Y- - -' 11 -t --- :'nf:':r',:i: ...,.g:::::f .1.-p:gj',:n1Qg 'xwgr ' ' 3, ,,,N.,, ,v.,. ,..- .A . . im if VM Q Y: A Y - L P r n x 1 1 5 5 5 P 0 t t t r L 4 l 1 t x x I t K t, Mrs. Mary W Duggan Miss Marjorie Doutt F Mr. August Ehmke Mr. D. Elliott ISS MARIORIE DOUTT directs the girls' physical education department and teaches hygiene. Besides her diligent Work in managing the gym, she acts as sponsor of the Pep Club and M Club and as co-sponsor for the Shakespearean Literary Society. Miss Doutt also plans to sponsor a Play Day this spring. Because of this year's policy of compulsory study periods, Mrs. Mary Duggan has returned to Chrisman as supervisor of the study hall, Where she maintains order and checks the attendance. Mrs. Duggan, formerly Miss Mary Weldon, taught European history at William Chrisman during the year 1920-1921, before her marriage. ' Mr. August Ehmke Works diligently in the science department as 'teacher of biology. His department includes Zoology, the study of animal life and botany, the study of plant life. Mr. Ehmke has been working for the last five years on a steam engine which he hopes will run successfully. Mr. D. C. Elliott, an instructor in the chemistry department for many years, Works enthusiastically to make his subject interesting and Worth While to his students. Mr. Elliott spends much time in his own Workshop and is greatly interested in photography. 4-. 19 Miss Ada Fallon Mr, Ray F. French I Miss Emina C. Hill Mr, Charles Huhn Y N ADDITION to her classroom duties of teaching second year shorthand and typing, Miss Ada Fallon spends much time out of class giving dictation to students preparing for contest Work. She also acts as sponsor for the Commercial Club and the junior class, and has devoted much effort toward the success of the junior play. A popular member of the faculty is Mr. Ray French, Who capably in- structs the boys' gym classes and teaches hygiene. He also sponsors the inter-class basketball tournaments which are held in the boys' gym and provide a noon-hour pastime for many students. Miss Emina Hill becomes acquainted with a great number of students by teaching sophomore, junior, and senior English classes. Through her diligent Work in sponsoring the Gleam literary staff she is responsible for a great deal of the Gleam's success. This year she has also acted as sponsor for the newly formed Hobby Club. V Mr. Charles Huhn, coach of the football and basketball teams, deserves much credit for the success achieved by both teams this year. ln addition to his athletic instruction, Mr. H h t h history. u n eac es classes in hygiene and European 20 Miss MCIFY R. Lucas Miss Louise McDonald Faculty lSS LUCAS has no light task in teaching modern and American history, but she finds time to devote to another phase ot school Work. Her efforts are directed toward making our school paper correct in every detail. As a director in the speech department, Miss McDonald has contributed toward the development of interest in speech Work among Chrisman students. Classes in American history and junior English are her daily Work. She also works with Miss Wilson in sponsoring the As-You-Like-It Dramatic Club. Although a newcomer to our teaching staff this year, Mr. Martin has rapidly taken his place in school atiairs. I-le trains and directs the R. O. T. C. band and has co-sponsored the Athenian Literary Society. His Wide experi- ence and intense and varied interests make his classes in chemistry and physics among the most constructive in our curriculum. Students particularly appreciate his keen personal interest in their progress and ambitions. , Miss McCray heads the cooking department, and it is probably a com- pliment to her teaching methods that the cooking classes are liked by boys as well as girls. The Home Economics Club which she leads is a popular activity. 21 Mr. Frank E. Martin Miss Vergie McCray Miss Dorothy Orr q Mr L E. Morris Miss Thelma Myers A Mr. Earl Page R. MORRIS teaches one of the most popular of the Chrisman industrial art courses, mechanical drawing. l-le has an even wider influence through another of his school activities. His work it is to print attendance slips, absence and tardy admits, report cards, tickets and programs for all school games, plays, and other functions requiring them. Miss Myers finds that the time and energy required to teach bookkeep- ing, shorthand, and typing to her many students, and to drill them for the Warrensburg contest in the spring quite complete her school life. Miss Orr assists Miss Smith in the direction of the many functions of our music department. We see the satisfactory result of theirtwork shown in the school's orchestra, and choruses, and particularly in this year's operetta. As a teacher of physics, Mr. Page has a good deal to keep him busy. However, he has always had a great enthusiasm for dramatics, both as an actor and as a director, and he assists the student directors of the one-act plays for the play contest and is sponsor of the William Chrisman Dramatic Club. 22 Miss Tessie Page Major H. E. Pendleton Mr. Earl L. Phillips Miss Mabel Potter ISS PAGE has two spheres of activity, the commercial and history de- partments, for she teaches shorthand and typing and modern history. The Commercial Club is her responsibility, and she prepares students for the Warrensburg contest. This is Major Pendleton's fourth and last year as director oi the Reserve Officers Training Corps here. He has been instructor since the inauguration of military training at Chrisman, but the system is such that the instructor officers are changed every four years. The teaching ot agriculture is Mr. Phillips's nominal profession, but he is energetic in seeing that a number of other school activities are carried off Well. He sponsors the Agriculture Club, supervises ticket taking at Chrisman games and plays, and directs the business and advertising staffs of both the Envoy and Gleam. Miss Potter's biggest responsibility With the exception of her English teaching, is the Envoy. The student editor and Miss Potter carry much the reater art of thenwork in putting out the paper. Many evenings find Miss g P Potter and the editor Working after the staff has left. She also sponsors the Chrisman chapter of the National Honor Society. 23 MISS Nell E, Sampson Mrs. Asenath Schroeder Miss Ellen Singleton Miss Iessie Smith ISS SAMPSON is one of our busiest teachers. In addition to her teaching in the art classes here and her sponsorship of the Art Honor Society, she superintends the art in the other Independence schools. As art sponsor of the Gleam she starts training the staff in early summer and continues her patient direction until the book appears the following spring. Mrs. Schroeder's official duties are history teaching and sponsoring the Shakespearean Society, but she is Well known for the support she gives other school activities. G-enuinely interested in the World about her, she lends a hand Wherever needed, Whether in the field of music, speech, drama, or sports. - ' This year there is no Latin Club, but Miss Singleton finds the Envoy takes much of her time. She works with Miss Lucas in reading and correcting all the copy of the paper before it goes to the printer. The music department is asked to contribute entertainment on many occasions. On this account, Miss Smith, as leader of the orchestra and glee l b c u , and director of the annual operetta, is very active. Her work for our enjoyment and in training students for contests makes her invaluable. 24 . -... ....s.asu. . ,-,., ....,.- .- . . 3' 1 1- . , Jus- -f 1-my ' - ,NW in Miss Anna Stewcm Mrs. Mary Easter Williams Miss Geraldine Wilson Mr. W- H' Wininger Faculty ISS STEWART is a teacher most thorough in her instruction in the social sciences. Civics, sociology, and American history are the divisions she teaches. As an outside activity, she is co-sponsor ot the Nautilus Society. Mrs. Williams, a former member ot the Iunior High faculty, is teaching junior English. Even though this is her first year at William Chrisrnan High School, she Was chosen co-sponsor of the Nautilus Society. Under Mrs. Wil- liams's experienced guidance the club has been very successful. This is the first year at William Chrisman High School for Miss Wilson. She teaches the Spanish classes and has reorganized the Spanish club oi which she is sponsor. She is also co-sponsor ot the As-You-Like-lt Dramatic Club. With Mr. Wininger as the instructor, the boys of William Chrisman learn all the tricks of Wood turning and cabinet making, interesting Work to them. Mr. Wininger aided in the production oi our annual operetta. He was chosen by the junior class as one oi its sponsors. 1 l I 25 l lt I xl, Q, ti it ill l it ty 5 ,, t x 5 ! t is s if zt- lt tl if R, lt' it Q U v t 5 i I., 2 v l lg 4 I la S. 5 V! V. t: t ' ' ' ' M M -'- 1 ffS'-'42-'fit'-1fU1'r2fT4I1: , s E.-i-L-mimznz-::,i:3::1: jg 51:51 ,,'.,'.1.Z..lI..' , , 1 R t fgj ii Mrs. lessie Moore CTING as librarian of William Chrisman's library, Mrs. Iessie Moore holds that position in the administration department of our school. Until this year she also was in charge of the study hall in the library. She Was relieved of this duty by the appointment of a regular study hall teacher. For fourteen years Mrs. Moore has served students, offer- ing them the opportunity to gain knowledge and friendship through book reading. ROOM 205, SPANISH Room 3 SHOP: MANUAL TRAINING Room 208 Hygiene Room 107 Chorus J' -Y - .....,...-- ' r' ff -V '.-- --V- -- - :H --V e ,Q-v--... ..---. .x r ---- -... it - - , Y -2, !Et?iFJi5:r:g3E,iEE25f::?w s:g:1:.:.j45.:r: ..,,.'4 'i Room 114 Cooking Room 305 Physics I-IE subjects available to the students at Chrisrnan are as varied as the class- rooms in which they are taught. Courses valuable to students specializing in almost any held are offered Chrtsrnan possesses an ex ceptlonal sclence department The mathe matrcs the language the comrnerclal and the soc1o1oq1ca1 departments are partrcularly Well equrpped W1111am Chnsman IS proud ot her physlcal educatron unrt and the R O T C A varlety of Vocatlonal subJects IS offered also Room 214 Enqhsh Room 213 Mathematics ROOM 216 BIOLOGY Room 300 Hlstory Room 203 Pubhc Speaktnq ROOM 31 1 COMMERCE t - 4- .-.1-..-s-iwz-awsiflfllfl-Q-'-L24-zL--:ff'vgaxesgagsztze-sez:.:t-4.:fi- .,-Qijiff 1 Q - Student Body Officers HE offices of the student body have been very capably filled this year. William Chrisman's regime provides for a president and a secretary, whose duties are varied and numerous. It is the responsibility of the president, with the help of Mr. Hanthorn and a committee composed of members of the faculty, to arrange for and prepare the weekly assembly program. The secretary's duty is to make out an official report of each assembly program for the school and one for the Independence Examinerq Election of new officers is held each semester. A nominating committee comprised of threw seniors, three juniors, and three sophomores, selects two candidates for each office These candidates enter a campaign lasting a week, at the end of which the event is climaxed by the campaign speeches and election. The editor in chief of the Envoy is also elected at this time. I C Davis served as president for the first semester, ably assisted by Becky Chiles as secretary Betty Marler was chosen editor oT the Envoy. - The second semester found Gene Sterrett acting as, president, Doris Train filling the office of secretary and james Townsend edit ig the school paper. lunior Class Officers HIS year a group of competent and industrious students was chosen to fill the offices of the Junior class The brilliant success of the junior play and the junior mixer was partly due to the efficient work of these well chosen officers. For the first. semester six very capable pupils were elected. They were. President, Arthur Hackerg vice president, lack Montague: sec- retary, Patricia Donaldsong treasurers, Barbara War- man and Billy Stewart, and reporter, Marjorie Copple. For the second semester, the officers that were elected were equally as eager to do something for the benefit of their class as the first semester officers had been. The second semester officers were: President, Billy Chilesp vice president, lack Kirk- hamy secretary, Eleanor Landfriedp treasurers, Mary- belle Sutton and Rodney Higgins, and reporter, Mayre Hart. T These officers, both for the first and second se- mesters, are outstanding in scholarship and leader- ship, and they have filled to the best of their ability the offices of the junior class. Arthur Hacker Patty Donaldson N William Chiles Eleanor Landfried 28 Senior Class Ciiicers HIS year the senior class has chosen a capable group of students as officers, who have Will- ingly and efficiently performed their duties. Tom Markey served as thepresident for the first semes- ter. He is also the business manager of the Gleam. Frances Hood was chosen as secretary but had to resign because of other duties. Iennie Lee Smith was then elected to that office for the remainder of the semester. lennie Lee was the president of the Commercial Club the first semester. Marilyn Graham held the office of vice president, and Ieanne yohn Bailey Mmuyn Graham Barto and Gene Sterrett acted as treasurers. Tom Markey Iennie Lee Smith For the second semester, the office of class presi- W dent was capably filled by Iohn Bailey, who is the drum major of the R. O. T. C. band. Marilyn Graham was elected as the secretary. Among her other activities, Marilyn had a part in the senior class play, lane Eyre. The vice president for the second semester was Clemont Carter. Ieanne Barto and Philip Frye were elected as treasurers. These officers serve on the committee to select the senior class rings and the announce- ments. They also help make the plans for graduation and the senior play. Sophomore Class Officers HE sophomore class this year did not fulfill or live up to their traditional reputation as greenhorns. The officers of the sophomore class quite obviously upheld the stand- ards of their class and in every way evidenced that they were Willing to work diligently. The officers for the first semester were Well chosen. Marc Pickrell acted as president, and in addition devoted much of his time to football and basketball. lack Ramsey very capably served as vice president, Betty Lou Wills, a member of the As-You-Like-lt Dramatic Club, was elected secre- tary, Marilyn McKim was reporter. The second semester officers were equally effi- cient. Harold Winter fulfilled the office of president very Well: elected to serve as vice president was Floyd Warr. Naomi Stephenson, also an As-You- Like-lt member, was secretary: lane Short acted as treasurer, and Marilyn Desmond, a Shakespearean, was reporter. These students have been not only leaders of their class, but have also participated in many out- ,A side activities. , Mark Pickrell BettY l-Ou Wllls Harold Wmier Naomi Stevensoi 29 -Q qi- .aj . - Y - 4- - - -- - f4 'U'- ':':7':':'1T: --'---.-Y-2-4-Eve-:-wfwvrixrnlrszia-zesiri-imieefugn-.z-:.t..:.L:,.1'3.3 ' '-1 - ' . English, Miss Nora Ames T lefferson, the Scholar Through years of diligence he had acquired Rich stores of knowledge, which he used to aid An infant nation, faltering in its steps, nYet strengthened by the guidance he displayed. When tyrants threatened, he combined the thoughts Oi every patriot with such mastery Of words that to this day his Work remains, The bold assertion of our liberty. I lust as by wisdom he had led his state, Or by diplomacy calmed foreign fears: So, with a tranquil mind and steady hand, He steered the Ship of State through perilous years His last and greatest service was to found An institute to serve posterity, A living monument to lefferson, The greatest scholar in our history. Anna Mae Goebel '39. - , .'.f..'.'-'1'1f3!'-E-E-1-5'-iii'-IfifeL-e1s.mmv:.f:-::'.,.::fu.m1:::':f.::5:125.25 -:::r:.m::::.3:'.g.' , ' I T ? ' ....f-... V - .xr- Gb ARS Seniors TOP ROW: Donald Adams, lune Adams, Robert Adams, 'Vernon Adams, Mary Alderman, Bobby Allen, Iewell Allen. SECOND ROVV: Vera Anderson, Ruth AUQ91, Robert Auten, Paul Blachman, Dorothy Bag- shaw, lohn Bailey, Maxine Baker. THIRD ROW: Paul Baker, Harold Ballou, Flor- ence Barlow, Ruth Barnby, Milo Barnhard, Margaret Barr, Margaret Barrett. FOURTH ROW: Ieanne Barto, Ruth Bassett, Wilma Beal, Donald Beard, lve lean Beckett, Mary Bishop, Alice Blake. FIFTH ROW: lack Bobloitt, Gerald Bogue, Edna Brown, Frances Bullard, Barbara Bundschu, Stella Burden, Helene Burrell. SIXTH ROW: Ioan Burroughs, Iosephine Byrd, Lad Carmichael, Dorothy Carpenter, Clemont Carter, Mildred Carter, Paul Caster. SEVENTH ROVV: Alwyn Cato, Rofernary Chap- man, Virginia Chapman, Doris Charlton, Doro- thea Charlton, Becky Chiles, lan Cobb. EIGHTH ROW: Veta Coe, Virginia Coggeshall, Franklin Coil, Richard Cole, Arthur Cook, Betty Mae Cook, Chester Cook. . , . . .. 4.:.:,.. .....,-,-r,.:r..'2'3an:um:'af:r.r.f.:.:a.u.:.' -3:3-L:,:-475-,E5,g,1r'g1ir.s.u5s ui.:-:gg-,L-g,:z,: , Seniors Senior Honors DONALD ADAMS: IUNE ADAMS: ROBERT ADAMS, Na- tional Honor Society, R. O. T. C. Rifle Team, Cadet Captain Company A, Official at Games: VERNON ADAMS: MARY LOUISE ALDERMAN, Home Economics Club, M Club, Oper- etta: BOB ALLEN: IEWELL ALLEN, National Honor Society, Nautilus Society, Glee Club, Pep Club, Accompanist State Music Contest. VERA ANDERSON, National Honor Society, Shakespearean Society, Yell Leader, Operetta, Sponsor Captain Company A, Art Club, Contest Plays, Iunior Play: RUTH ANGEL, National Art Honor Society, Art Club, Assistant Gleam Staff, Shake- spearean Society, Glee Club, Pep Club: LOUIS ATKINS, Ser- geant Major: ROBERT AUTEN, Member of Cooking Team in Warrensburg Contest: PAUL BACHMANN, R. O. T. C. Cor- poral and Guideon Bearer: DOROTHY BAGSHAW, Home Economics Club: IOHN BAILEY, National Honor Society, Na- tional Art Honor Society, President Senior Class, Drum Major R. O. T. C. Band, Gleam Staff, Athenian Literary Society, Art Club, President Iunior Class, President Sophomore Class: MAXINE BAKER, treasurer of Shakespearean Society, Envoy Staff. IAMES PAUL BAKER: HAROLD BALLOU, Gym Letter, Staff Sergeant, R. O. T. C.: LUCY BARBER, Glee Club, Pep Club, Operetta, Spanish Club: FLORENCE BARLOW: RUTH BARNBY, Shakespearean Literary Society, Commercial Club, Pep Club, Operetta, Envoy Staff, Honorable Mention in W. C. T. U. Contest: MILO BARNHARD, Commander of Firing Squad, First Lieutenant Company C: MARGARET BARR, As-You- Like-It Dramatic Society, Art Club, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Envoy Staff: MARGARET BARRETT, Operetta, Glee Club, Hobby Club. IEANNE BARTO, National Honor Society, Gleam Staff, As- You-Like-It Dramatic Society, Super M, Debate Letter, Pep Club, Treasurer Iunior and Senior Class, Envoy Staff: RUTH BASSET: WILMA BEAL-Nautilus Society, Commercial Club, Pep Club: DONALD BEARD: IVA IEAN BECKETT: MARY BISHOP: ALICE BLAKE, Operetta, Glee Club. IACK BOBBITT, National Athletic Scholarship Society, Cap- tain R. O. T. C., Company B, C Club, Letters in Softball, Football: GERALD FRANK BOGUE: EDNA BROWN: FRAN- CES BULLARD, Nautilus Society, Commercial Club, Glee Club, Operetta, Contest Play: BARBARA BUNDSCHU, National Honor Society, M Club, Gleam Staff, As-You-Like-It Dramatid Society, Senior Play, Tennis C, Super M, Yell Leader, Spanish Club: STELLA BURDEN-Shakespearean Literary Society, Pep Club: HELENE BURRELL. IOAN BURROUGHS, National Honor Societv, Shakespearean Literary Society, Sponsor Captain Company D, Operetta, Com- mercial Club, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Envoy Staff: IOSE- PHINE BYRD, National Honor Society, Shakespearean Literary Society, Gleam Staff Typist, Peo Club, Envov, Commercial Club, M Club, Spanish Club, Operetta: LAD CARMICHAEL, National Honor Society, Gleam Staff, Senior Plav, Athenian Literary Society, Iunior Play: DOROTHY CARPENTER: CLEMONT CARTER, Debate, Athenian Literary Society, Vice President Senior Class: MILDRED CARTER: IOHN PAUL CASTER. ALWYN CATO, R. O. T. C. Officers Club, Second Lieuten- ant, Athenian Literary Society, Envoy Staff: ROSEMARY CHAPMAN, National Honor Society, Shakespearean Literary Society, Envoy Staff, Pep Club, First Place W. C. T. U., First Place North Kansas City Shorthand Contest: VIRGINIA CHAP- MAN, Commercial Club: MARSHALL CHAPPELL, Second Lieu- tenant: DORRIS CHART TON, As-You-Like-It Dramatic Society, Peo Club: DOROTI-IEA CHARLTON, Pep Club: BECKY CHILES, National Honor Society, Secretary of Student Body, As-You- Like-It Dramatic Societv, Senior Play, Dramatic Club, Sr-anish Club, Pep Club, M Club, Sophomore Plav, Secretary Sopho- more and Iunior Class: IAN COBB-National Honor Society, Battalion Adjutant, First Battalion, Spanish Club. VITA COE: VIRGINIA COGGESHALL, Spanish Club, Home Economics Club: FRANKLIN COIL, First Sergeant Company B, Operetta, One-Act Play Contest: RICHARD COLE, Cadet Major, Second Battalion, Athenian Literary Society, Commer- cial Club, Spanish Club, Glee Club, Operetta: ARTHUR COOK: BETTY MAY COOK, Operetta, Glee Club: CHESTER COOK, Second Lieutenant, Company A, R. O. T. C. Officers Club. --v::.-.:r:.::.T,Iea.Qi13e41Lif.-:f:g:g.g::.:z:.1.5.5..sE..1-L1:v9::+.-.sis::.:gg.1,:,gL 3315: ,Q-,j.j.,. . . .. ..................,..----.-.-Mfr' . ..-.....-......-.....-- Seniors TOP ROW: Dorothy Cook, Margaret Cook, Doro- thy Cosner, Ardis Couchman, Billy Cox, Edgar Cox, Evelyn Crabb. SECOND ROW: Margaret Crabtree, Eleanor Creason, Mary Io Creighton, Orville Crow, Gene Custead, Mary Leona Daniel, Iohn Davies. THIRD ROW: I. Clifford Davis, I. W. Davis, Wilma Dick, Gaylon Dickensheets, Verne Dil- lon, Gerald Donaldson, Gladys Doty. FOURTH ROW: Donald Duncan, Gemislca Dun- can, Eugene Dyer, Charles Easter, Emily Easter, Marjorie Easton, Ruby Lee Edson. FIFTH ROW Dorothy Eller Raymond Eller Elmer Epperson Mary lane Erwin Robert Evans Bob Fitzgerald Douglas Flanders SIXTH ROW Philip Frye Madge Funk Henry Clay Gibson Karl Gilliland Anna Mae Goebel Mary Goff Billy Gordon Knot gradu ated SEVENTH ROW Lorren Gordon Marilynn Graham Howard Grapes Imogene Griffith Dorothy Guth Harold Hagan Helen Haines EIGHTI-l ROW Mescal Hall Robert Hanson Walter Harris Charles Hart Mary Lou Hart ness Richard Hartnett Faye Haskins ' b: 'E'3-'SSS S- fBl'Lf-P---Q-rxrevnsxmm .-.. 2 '-:::::L:.:n.: f 1.-.2 . . ..L-N - 't 'L '-. .--H - .. ffezeeuf. . ...M I Seniors Senior Honors DOROTHY ANN COOK, National Art Honor Society, Art Editor Gleam, Art Club, As-You-Like-It Dramatic Society, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Hobby Club, Senior Play: MARGARET LOUISE COOK, Home Economics Club: DOROTHY COSNER: ARDIS COUCHMAN, National Honor Society, Shakespearean Literary Society, Envoy Staff, Operetta, Club, Pep Club, Commercial Club, Glee Club, First Place in One-Act Play Writing Contest, Representative in Shorthand at North Kansas City: WILLIAM ALLEN COX: EDGAR H. COX, Football C, Track C : EVELYN CRABB, National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Art Editor Gleam, Shakespearean Literary Society, Art Club. MARGARET CRABTREE, As-You-Like-It Dramatic Society, Pep Club, Operetta: ELEANOR CREASON, National Honor Society, Shakespearean Literary Society, Pep Club, M Club, Envoy Staff: MARY IO CREIGHTON, National Art Honor Society, Assistant Gleam Staff: Spanish Club, Hobby Club: ORVILLE CROW: GENE CUSTEAD: MARY L. DANIEL, Pep Club: IOHN DAVIES, Second Lieutenant Company A. I. C. DAVIS, National Honor Society, National Athletic Scholarship Society, Student Body President, Cadet Colonel, Debate Team, Rifle Team, Contest Play, Football Team: I. W. DAVIS, National Athletic Scholarship Society, Captain Foot- ball Team, Football Letter: WILMA DICK: GAYLON DICKEN- SHEETS: VERNE DILLON: GERALD DONALDSON, Second Lieutenant Company B: GLADYS DOTY, Operetta, Home Economics Club. V DONALD DUNCAN, National Athletic Scholarship Society, Football C, Corporal R. O. T, C.: GEMISKA DUNCAN, Na- tional Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Art Club, Art Editor Gleam, Operetta, Envoy Staff, Hobby Club, Nautilus Society, Music Contest at Columbia: EUGENE DYER, Football Letter: CHARLES EASTER: EMILY EASTER: MARIORIE EASTON, Home Economics Club: RUBY LEE EDSON, Nautilus Society, Commercial Club. DOROTHY ELLER: RAYMOND ELLER: IACK ELLIOTT: ELMER EPPERSON, Rifle Team, Officers Club, Supply Sergeant R. O. T. C., Spanish Club, Operetta: MARY IANE ERWIN, Nautilus Society, Pep Club: BOB EVANS, Spanish Club: T. C. FAUST, Game Official: VERLIA FIELDS: BOB FITZGERALD, Sergeant R. O. T. C.: DOUGLAS FLANDERS, Cheer Leader, Second Lieutenant Company B, Officers Club, Athenian Lit- erary Society, Rifle Team. PHILIP FRYE, National Honor Society, First Lieutenant R. O. T. C., Senior Play, Treasurer Senior Class, Wild Life Conservation Club, Athenian Literary Society, Basketball Official: MADGE L. FUNK, Nautilus Society, Envoy Staff, Spanish Club: HENRY CLAY GIBSON, Senior Play, Dramatic Club, Commercial Club: KARL GILLILAND, Scenery Artist for Staae: ANNA MAE GOEBEL, National Honor Society. Gleam Literary Staff, Envoy Staff, Nautilus Society, Peo Club, Com- mercial Club, Warrensburq Contests, Operetta, Winner W. C. T. U. Essay: MARY GOFF: BILLY GORDON, Home Economics Club, George S. Bryant Society. LORREN GORDON, Lieutenant Company C, Wild Life Con- servation Club: Rifle Team, Glee Club, Operetta: MARILYN GRAHAM, National Honor Society, secretary Senior Class, Third in U. D. C. Essay Contest, Senior Play, Shakespearean Literary Society, Pep Club, Debate, Glee Club, Commercial Club, Envoy Staff: HOWARD GRAPES, First Seraeant Com- pany D, Assistant Gleam Staff: IMOGENE GRIFFITH, Nautilus Society, Commercial Club: DOROTHY GUTH: HAROLD HAGAN, Sophomore Play, President Sophomore Class, Athen- ian Literary Society, Oratorical Declamation, Contest Play, Football Official: HELEN HAINES, Home Economics Club. MESCAL HALL, As-You-Like-It Dramatic Society, Pep Club, Commercial Club, Glee Club: ROBERT HANSON, Sophomore Play, Football Letter: WALTER HARRIS, First in Legion Ora- tory Contest: CHARLES HART: MARYLOU ROSALIE HART- NESS: RICHARD I-IARTNETT: FAY HASKINS, National Art Honor Society, Assistant Gleam Staff, Art Club, Orchestra. 35 I is it t1 .7 It at k. l t t ,. ,t ll 4, sl at fi Ll I, . it it it it t, it if gl ll lt 5: tl i 2. I St it E, I l , ll ll it , 1 ll tl li l Q, ll I t H l l 5 l l P ,Q i ll i I F, l :G El H t it tt sf I l I l I I iw ,e lf tl . ,. L ...T1I:i:Q:.f-7-' Y Aa.-1. 1... '.': .:,,1S-' ' ' ' :'.:-.:2'.. LI.Z '.LILZ-ILFQVQ Ifl .AKQLQQ-3: 51 -, -5 .gmac-'Jr 1-naar xvl. if-nuunewuaanav Seniors TQD ROW: Clarence Heflin, Lawrence Heflin, Doris Henson, MYTOT1 H91'Sh9Y. Billy HiCIff, Wil- fred Higgins, Almira Hirnes. SECOND ROW: Lawrence Hodges, Mabel Holder, Katherine Holdt, Fredda Holley, Herbert Hol- man, I, D. Holmes, Neita Holsworth. THIRD ROW: Iuanita Holzbaur, Iune Hommes, Frances Hood, Beulah Horning, Earl Hudson, Virgil Hughes Knot graduatedl, Elmer Hutche- son. FOURTH ROW: Franklin Iennings, Edgar Iohn- son, Martha Iohnson, Mescal Iohnson, Matthew Johnston, Bernard Iones, Deloris, Kelley. FIFTH ROW: Iarnes Kenagy, Robert Kieffer, Lor- raine Kleuver, Melba Kolb, Charles Krahen- buhl, Franklin Kreeqer, Clarice Kroesen. SIXTH ROW: Barbara Landenberger, Iulia Lar- will, Ieannette Leach, Ronald Lentell, Mary Iean Lentz, Florence Lesh, Leonard Lesh. SEVENTH ROW: lack Lesher, Doreen Lewis, Mary Ellen Link, Mabel Lonzo, Wanda Lord, Lorene Louderback, Kay Lukomski. EIGHTH ROW: Lucille Lundquist, Wanda Lytle, Maxine Maness, Lucy Ann Mann, Thomas Markey, Betty Marler, Irene Martin. - -L-. fs :mr-.N-,rs-mvr:r.4:1-:'L1.g'zi::-: 'ig .,. ',,,.,. -5-131331 - - j-:31::?z::-:- n:r,4af.vAeg3g- ' 3-3:.3'.:x:ata'.:s-taser .:.-utrqrgi - Seniors Senlor Honors CLARENCE HEFLIN C Club Football Letter- LAWRENCE HEFLIN Football Letter Track Baseball- DORIS HENSON National Art Honor Society Art Club Assistant Gleam Staff Honorable Mention in Design for Scholastic - MYRON HERSHEY- BILLY HIATT- WILFRED HIGGINS-National Art Honor Society Art Club Iunior Play- ALMIRA HIMES- BER- NICE HOBBS. LAWRENCE HODGES Athenian Literary Society Iunior Play Iunior Class Treasurer- MABEL HOLDER M Club Home Economics Club Home Nursing Contest at Warrens- burg- KATHERINE HOLDT Commercial Club Glee Club Nautilus Society Pep Club- HERBERT HOLMAN Operetta- I. D. HOLMES Basketball Letter tsecond teami- MARIORIE HOLMES- NEITA HOLSWORTH Pep Club Gleam Staff Typist Glee Club Home Economics Club Baseball Captain of the M Club Operetta. IUANITA HOLZBAUR- IUNE HOMMES- FRANCES HOOD National Honor Society Editor-in-Chief of the Gleam 39 President of As-You-Like-lt Dramatic Society Sophomore Play Envoy Secretary of the Iunior Class Treasurer of the Sophomore Class- BEULAH HORNING All Star Basketball Team Captain Class Baseball Captain Class Basketball Cap- tain- EARL I-TUDSON Play Contest- VIRGIL HUGHES Football Letter tsecond tearnl- ELMER HUTCHESON. FRANKLIN IENNINGS Operetta- EDGAR IOHNSON First Sergeant -in R. O. T. C.: MARTHA IOHNSON, Hobby Club: MESCAL IOHNSON: MATTHEW IOHNSTON, Commercial Club, Baseball: BERNARD JONES, First Sergeant, Company A, R. O. T. C., Officers Club: NORMAN IONES, Football Letter: DELORES KELLEY, Nautilus Society, Pep Club, Glee Club, Home Economics Club. IAMES KENAGY: ROBERT KIEFFER: LORRAINE KLEUVER: MELBA KOLB, National Art Honor Society, Vice President of the Art Club, Pep Club, Glee Club, Operetta, Senior Play, Nautilus Society: CHARLES KRAHENBUHL, Track Team, Wild Life Conservation Club: FRANKLIN KREEGER, National Ath- letic Scholarship Society, Football C, Basketball C, R. O. T. C. Captain, Baseball C : CLARICE KROESEN, Nautilus Society, Operetta: BENIAMINE KURTZ. BARBARA LANDENBERGER, National Honor Society, As- You-Like-It Dramatic Society, Pep Club, Art Club, Senior Play, Envoy Staff, Hobby Club: IULIA LARWILL, Shakespearean Literary Society, Glee Club, Sponsor Major Second Battalion: IEANETTE LEACH, Glee Club, Operetta: ROLAND LENTELL, Glee Club, Operetta: MARY IEAN LENTZ, National Honor Society, Shakespearean Literary Society, Vice President of the Pep Club, Senior Play, Spanish Club, Glee Club, Envoy Staff, Commercial Club, M Club: FLORENCE LESH: LEONARD LESH. IACK LESHER, Art Club, Assistant Gleam Staff: DOREEN LEWIS, Shakespearean Literary Society, President of M Club, President of Pep Club, Glee Club, Operetta, Play Con- test: MARY ELLEN LINK, Operetta, Sponsor Captain of R. O. T. C.: MABEL LONZO: WANDA LORD, Assistant Gleam Staff, Commercial Club, Pep Club, M Club, Typing Pin, Typing and Shorthand Contests: LORENE LOUDERBACK, Art Club: KAY LUKOMSKI, Nautilus Society, M Club. LUCILLE LUNDOUIST: GEORGE LYNNE: WANDA LYTLE: MAXINE MANESS, Pep Club: LUCY ANN MANN, Commercial Club, Glee Club, Glearn Staff Typist, M Club, Pep Club, Operetta: THOMAS MARKEY, Senior Class President, Iunior Play, Sophomore Play, Cadet Captain, Company B, R. O. T. C., Business Staff of Gleam, Debate, Play Contest, Athenian Literary Society, Spanish Club, Commercial Club, National Forensic League, Inter-society Speech Contest, Declamation Contests at Liberty and Warrensburg, Extemporaneous Speak- ing Contest, P.-T. A. Benefit PlC1Y: BETTY MART-ER, NCYTT-O1'1C1l. Honor Society, Editor-in-Chief of Envoy, As-You-Like-lt Society, Senior Play, Sophomore Play, Commercial Club, Pep Club, Second Place in U. D. C. Contest: IRENE MARTIN- . . 1 . , I A I I I , , . ,, ., , I I I . , , I I .. .. I ' I I , ' I I I Sophomore Play, Declamation Contest: FREDA HOLLEY, , . . . . , ' I I 1 I I H .. , , , I , 1 , , , , , I I , . , L , . . . , . , 37 I .-1:11:311733.ff.Z5i:.E3r.-:aQ:-.-exw.tE5:lQf:',SjEP: vL-'S2n.3wfa24-lv-vlm:vP:..1:'.?irfiLiLlii? IQQT ., ,Q-.Q jf-' ........::'n:v..-z1:s..p-1Jtnf.::?--m.......-.::...:7-,-.A,,,, Semors TOP ROW: I..aVerne Martin Maxine Masterson Mary Maxon Myron May Dorothy McCarty Boyce McCaulla Delores McCormick. Louise Milar Hubert Millard Betty Miller Inot graduatedl Erwin Miller Billy Moore. SECOND ROW: Dorris McCoy, Mildred McMann, THIRD ROW: Enid Moorman, Melba Moorman, Gene Moran, Grace Morman, Doris Morrow Knot qraduatedl, Betty Ann Mosier, Faye Myers. FOURTH ROW: May Myers, Ruth Nazer, Evelyn Nickell, Iulia Ann Noland, Elinor Oakes, luaree Page, Paul Parks. FIFTH ROW: George Peqlar, Robert Phelps, Richard Phillips, Virgil Pickerill, Marilyn Pick- rell, Roy Pierce, Cleo Potter. SIXTH ROW: Freda Potts, Lola Belle Pratt, Bettie Priest, Albert Pyle, Elvie Pyle, Doris Pyper, Dwain Reynolds. SEVENTH ROW: Mildred Rice, Ioyce Richerson, Myron Riddle, Robert Riley, Esther Risinqer, Margaret Rogers, Evelyn Roseman. EIGHTH ROW Betty Rotermund Bob Rowland Waunlta Rupert Robert Russell Helen Sarratt Doris Shannon Arthur Sheldon I : I I . ' ' ' . . ' I ' ' ' se 1-.4:Qf.'.-:. QTQLiQaQ2u5Qif-I Q.: 'gig ' I JJ! J: 'Y - -.--v.-,m ..- --wr --A---. - - - M - 3-7--H' 4'-'7 T '?'f'f'7T.i'L'TL: '1:LT:,'..':z:.':.n::.:.x1-sa:auue.gi.?-32.3.23 . Seniors Senior Honors LAVERNE MARTIN: MAXINE MASTERSON, Assistant Gleam Staff, Glee Club, Pep Club, Art Club: MARY MAXON, Operetta: MYRON MAY, National Art Honor Society, Assistant Gleam Staff, President of Art Club: CAROL MAYNARDp DOROTHY MCCARTY: BOYCE MCCAULLA, All-State Orches- tra: DELORES MCCORMICK, National Honor Society, Com- mercial Club, M Club, Nautilus Society, l938 American Legion Oratorical Contest. DORRIS MCCOY, Warrensburg Contestant in Spelling '36, Hobby Club: MILDRED MCMANN, Hobby Club, Home Eco- nomics Club: LOUISE MILAR, Spanish Club: HUBERT MIL- LARD, Publicity Manager Class Play' '37: ERWIN MILLER, National Honor Society, Gleam Staff, Athenian Society, Envoy Staff, National Athletic Scholarship Society, Senior Play, R. O. T. C. Officers Club, Regimental Adjutant for R. O. T. C., Foot- ball Letterp ROBERT MILLER: CHESTER MITCHELL: BILLY MOORE, Athenian Literary Society, Commercial Club, Officers Club, Treasurer, Cadet Lieutenant. ENID MOORMAN, Nautilus Society, Glee Club, Girls' Quar- tet, Girls' Trio, Mixed Quartet, Operetta, Senior Play, North Kansas City Music Contest, State Music Contest: MELBA MOORMAN, National Honor Society, Nautilus Society, Glee Club President, Operetta, M State Letter: GENE MORAN, National Athletic Scholarship Society: GRACE MORMAN, Debate C, Degree of Honor from National Forensic League, North Kansas City Commercial Contest, Warrensburg Com- mercial Contest: BETTY ANN MOSIER, Topeka with Debate Team, M Club fState Letterl, Glee Club, Nautilus: PAYE MYERS, Bookkeeping Contest at Warrensburg, M Club, Gleam Staff Typist. MAY MYERS, M Club, 4-H Club: RUTH NAZER: EVELYN NICKELL, President Home Economics Club, Delegate at War- rensburg and Columbia for Home Economics, Play at Colum- bia: GEORGE NOLAND: IULIA ANNE NOLAND, National Honor Society, M Club, Home Economics Club, Glee Club, Operetta: ELINOR OAKES, Nautilus Literary Society, Spanish Club, Envoy Staff: IAUREE PAGE, Art Club, Operetta: PAUL PARKS. GEORGE PEGLAR, National Honor Society, Representative to Student Assembly Uefferson Cityl, Battalion Adjutant, Sec- ond Battalion, Gleam Staff, Athenian Society: VIRGINIA PERRY: ROBERT PHELPS, Cadet Lieutenant Colonel R. O. T. C. Rifle Team, President of Officers Club, Athenian Society: DICK PHILLIPS, Cadet Captain of Band, Athenian Society, Stage Manager: VIRGIL PICKERELL, National Athletic Scholar- ship Society, Soft Ball Letters, Gym Letter, Basketball Letter: MARILYN PICKERELL, National Honor Society, As-You-Like-lt Dramatic Society, Iunior Class Vice President, Pep Club, Span- ish Club, M Club: ROY PIERCE, Sophomore Play, Dramatic CLUB: CLEO POTTER, Home Economics Club, M Club. FREDA POTTS, Hobby Club, M Club, Envoy Staff: Lola BELLE PRATT, Operetta, Glee Club, Commercial Club, Envoy Staff: BETTY PRIEST, Operetta: ALBERT PYLE, National Art Honor Society, Debate Society, Envoy Staff, Art Club, Oper- etta, High School Orchestra: ELVIE PYLE, Commercial Club, Glee Club, Operetta: DORIS PYPER, As-You-Like-It Dramatic Society, Pep Club, Glee Club, Speech Contest: DWAIN REY- NOLDS, Dramatic Club, Art Club, Home Economics Conven- tion at Columbia, Glee Club, District Chorus at Warrensburg, Operetta, Gym Letter. MILDRED RICE, Art Club, Operetta: JOYCE RICHERSON: MYRON RIDDLE: ROBERT RILEY, National Honor Society, Athenian Society, Captain Company C., Wild Life Conserva- tion Club: ESTHER RISINGER, Pep Club, Sponsor Captain Band, Home Economics Club, Shakespearean Literary Society: ROBERT ROBERTS: MARGARET ROGERS, Pep Club, Corn- mercial Club, Nautilus Literary Society, Nautilus Play for Assembly: EVELYN ROSEMAN. BETTY ROTERMUND, Home Economics Club: ROBERT ROW- LAND, National Athletic Scholarship Society, Commercial Club, Softball C : WAUNITA RUPERT, Shakespearean Liter- ary Society, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Operetta, Glee Club, Sponsor Captain Company A of R. O. T. C.: ROBERT RUS- SELL, Iunior Play: HELEN SARRATT, Glee Club, Operetta: DORIS SHANNON: ARTHUR ALBERT SHELDON, Art Club, Assistant Gleam Staff, Play Advertiser. 39 . ..-::f:.:.?.1,:-sg,.a5s5e:e-L-4m.::bi it-'-el?-11.32,-I-IQ..Z-.imslzrra-I:'ivg,3g,:,Er 'j 4.7 ijg Seniors TOP ROW: Douglas Shelton, Everett Sherman. Robert Shrirnpton, Kathryn Shoemaker, Marian Sims, Charles Smith, Frances Smith, Glenn Smith. SECOND ROW: Jennie Lee Smith, Iune Smith, Joe Snodgrass, Floyd Sooy, Harold Sprague, Roy Stanger, Gene Sterrett. THIRD BOW: Leslie Stockdale, Bob Stone, Glen Stumbo, Ellen Taylor, Betty lean Thomas, Iuanita Thomas, Alleen Thompson. FOURTH ROW: Edith Thompson, Elvin Thomp- son, Emma Iean Thompson, Dick Thrutchley, Mary Virginia Thurman, Thomas Thurman, Buford Thurmon. ' FIFTH ROW: Doris Train, Mary Iewell Trout, Robert Trumble, Maxine Tyson, Betty Nelle Upton, Carl Van Vliet, Margaret Waldon. SIXTH ROW: Wayne Warr, Lorraine Watkins, C. A. Weatherford, Mary Weatherford, Betty Welch, Bertha Werner, Leroy West. SEVENTH ROW: Mary lune Wheeler, Iohn White- head Cnot graduatedl, Anna Wilkie. Iirn Wil- liams, Norman Williamson, Evelyn Willoughby, Everett Winfrey. EIGHTH ROW: Gail Wingett, Georgia Yankee, Minnie Yates, Frederick Young, lack Youngs, Maxine Zechmeister, Mae Zion. 1 -T lil - f-If-1 f-1' 225-1351 1' 'ff 'S f.19ir5.Rf:-rSIf.:5iSEf'4:frx4:.E2:f:1l:i: ' ' 1g,1, L, 5:1-.zuxnuscn-L.:-I.-:.-...... ..,. ,, - L -J-1- --5- 4 ': ' T7fl4.-iff! ' iz..a:.:1:ar.v.a.v.sr.1:.a-1i.y.3f:5g Seniors Senior Honors DOUGLAS SHELTON- EVERE'I'T SHERMAN Gym Letter- ROBERT SHRIMPTON Art Club Operetta- KATHRYN' SHOE- MAKE Shakespearean Literary Society Spanish Club- MARIAN SIMS Home Economics Club- Charles SMITH, Bas- ketball team- FRANCIS SMITH- GLENN SMITH Operetta IENNIE LEE SMITH National Honor Society Senior Class Secretary Shakespearean Literary Society Pep Club As- sistant Gleam Start Envoy Staff Commercial Club Operetta 'lvl' Club- IUNE SMITH- IOE SNODGRASS- FLOYD SOOY- HAROLD SPRAGUE: CHARLES STALLBORIES: ROY STANGER: GENE STERRETT, National Honor Society, Student Body Presi- dent, lunior Class President, Major Commanding First Bat- talion, Athenian Literary Society. LESLIE STOCKDALE, Football Letter: BOB STONE: NORMA STUDER: GLENN STUMBO: ELLEN TAYLOR: BETTY JEAN THOMAS, National Honor Society, Assistant Literary Gleam Staff, Gleam Art Start, Shakespearean Literary Society, Pep Club, Commercial Club, Envoy Typist, Glee Club, Operetta, Typing and Shorthand Contest, Typing Pin: IUANITA THOMAS, Glee Club: ALLEEN THOMPSON, Nautilus Literary Society, Pep Club, Operetta. EDITH THOMPSON, National Honor Society, Basketball C : ELVIN THOMPSON: EMMA IEAN THOMPSON, National Honor Society, Gleam Typist, Shakespearean Literary Society, Senior Play, Pep Club, Commercial Club, Envoy Start, Glee Club, Operetta, Club: DICK THRUTCHLEY, Wild Lite Conserva- tion Club, Football Letter, Operetta: MARY VIRGINIA THUR- MAN: THOMAS TI-IURMAN: BUFORD THURMAN, Warrens- burg Contest. - . ' I I 1 . . I I I l 1 V' ' 1 1 60-word Typing. I I ' I I I I I M 1 1 1 I V I I DORIS TRAIN, National Honor Society, Secretary of Student Body, Sponsor Major Second Battalion, Assistant Gleam Staff, Pep Club, As-You-Like It Dramatic Society, M Club, Envoy Start: MARY IEWELL TROUT, Debate Club: ROBERT TRUM- BLE, Operetta, Glee Club, District Chorus at Warrensburg: MAXINE TYSON, National Honor Society, Envoy Start, Pep Club, Dramatic Club, M Club, Home Economics Club: BETTY NELLE UPTON, National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Assistant Gleam Staff, As-You-Like-It Dramatic So- ciety, Pep Club, Freshman Play, Art Club, Spanish Club, M Club, Orchestra, Christmas Play: ROBERT VAN TUYL: CARL VAN VLIET: MARGARET WALDON, Glee Club, Operetta, Hobby Club. WAYNE WARR, Lieutenant Company D, Athenian Literary Society, Debate Letter, Envoy Staff: LORRAINE WATKINS, Shakespearean Literary Society, Pep Club, Operetta, Glee Club, Envoy Staff: C. A. VVEATHERFORD, National Athletic Scholarship Society, Second Lieutenant Company D, Athenian Literary Society, Football Letter, Basketball Letter, Commercial Club, Baseball: MARY WEATHERFORD: BETTY WELCH, Pep Club, Operetta, Chorus in Assembly: BERTHA WERNER, Na- tional Art Honor Society, Assistant Gleam Staff, Art Club: LEROY WEST, Dramatic Club, Track and Baseball. MARY IUNE WHEELER, Glee Club, Operetta: JOHN WHITE- HEAD Knot graduatedl: ANNA WILKIE, National Honor So- ciety, Envoy Staff, One-Act Play: IIM WILLIAMS: NORMAN WILLIAMSON, Wild Life Conservation Club, Regimental Ser- geant Major: EVELYN WILLOUGHBY: EVERETT WINFREY, Art Club, Color Sergeant for R. O. T. C.: IIMMY WINGFIELD, Non-commissioned Oliicers Club. GAIL VVINGETT, Nautilus Literary Society, Debate Letter, Home Economics Club: CLYDE WOODSON: GEORGIA YANKEE, Nautilus Literary Society: MINNIE YATES: FRED- ERICK YOUNG State Music Contest Wild Life Conservation Club Assembly at Shawnee Mission District Orchestra Orchestra IACK YOUNGS Rifle Team Senior Play First Ser geant Company C Commercial Club Non commissioned OH1 cers Club MAXINE ZECHNEISTER Shakespearean Literary Society Commercial Club Pep Club M Club Operetta MAE ZION National Honor Society Spanish Club Nautilus Literary Society C lee Club Pep Club A I ' : 1 1 1 - j 1 ' , 1 1 ' 1T'1'3'5::-57: 1'-Zlifie-lei-in-N-fx--rv-1:-Gi? use-A-Zvi-mimrgs-1:-::1.p:.:q: gg., 7 I.: .Q luniors TOP ROW: Anna Alderman, MGriOrie Aldrich, Betty Allen, Harriett Allen, lean Allen, Lois lean Alumbaugh, Bettye Anderson, SECOND ROW: Robert Bateman, Fadona Lee Bell, Iudith Bilquist, Dorothy Blake, Robert Blake, Earl Bonner, Kirby Boone. , THIRD ROW: Leona Bowen, Wilma Brewer, Betty Brown, Viola Brown, Marguerite Burden, Marjorie Burgess, lack Burroughs. FOURTH ROW: Harry Butler, Beatrice Campbell, Letha Campbell, Wayne Cannon, lean Cathcart, Mary Chapman, Billy Chiles. FIFTH ROW: William Choplin, Hazel Clasby, Max- ine Cloys, Robert Conoley, Iames Conway, Mary lane Cookf Marjorie Copple. SIXTH ROW: David Crandall, Teddy Crawford, LaVerne Crenshaw, Twilla Mae Crenshaw, Bonnie Lee Curnutt, Iacqueline Davis, Elbert Dempsey. SEVENTH ROVV: Iames Dennis, Sarah Denton, Char- nelcy Dillingham, Paul Doelling, Patricia Donald- son, Thomas Duckworth, Helen Duncan. EIGHTH ROW: Vera Mae Dutton, Clarence Easter, Martha Lou Edwards, Maxine Eighinqer, Elsie Fettic, lack Fillinqer, Sarah Ford. NINTH ROW: Mildred Friend, Vera Frisbey, Bourke Frost, Sam Galvin, Fern Gault, Bobby Gibson, Eleanor Gillette. TENTH ROW: Eloise Gillette, Dorothy Gold, Maurine Gordon, Thomas Gygax, Arthur Hacker, Martha Hall, Hardy Hammond. I 1 1'- f-1'f- ' -f-P 3351351 5515-2435 'ii fi?-L-vii . A'mAQi?Awv.z.ziQ:1:2:.:l::.E1zjglggggg' A' ' -,ng A ' .vs-F.-.'rs:xu:n-s.r.L,-.:. ....-.- .. -.. 1 H - , . . -4- M'- : 5 u ? '.f'f1':LT 'T:g'::'.2 ?. .ma:a:w.w.w:.nmng.5f3.g. luniors lunior Class History Hs freshmen, our present junior class made quite a name for itself. The freshman play was Phantom Bells, a three-act mystery, which was directed by Miss LouBetta Mothershead, Miss Margaret Alexander, and Miss Violet Fairchild, the class sponsors. The capable cast consisted of lack Montague, Marion Peters, Paul Smith, Helen Louise Resch, Marybelle Sutton, and other well chosen and well portrayed characters. - The freshman class of 1936 and l937 was, as a Whole, most outstanding in scholarship, leadership, and service. As is the custom the freshman class took the Ohio State lntelligence Test. Iean Mosier and Elbert Dempsey received the highest ranking. As a group the standard of the freshman class was un- usually high. The class was represented in the State Declamation Contest by Lois lean Williams. Lois lean placed in the contest which was exceptional for one entering for the first time. ln athletics Don Ettinger was particularly outstanding. He played on the first football and basketball teams of William Chrisman High School. Each year it is customary for the fresh- man class to leave something as a token of remem- brance. The freshman class of 1936 and 1937 left as their contribution three well chosen and appropriate pictures. The William Penn Club gave a typewriter particularly fitted for typing mimeograph sheets. The Editors-in-chief of the Echo the Iunior High School paper were lack Crumley and Ieanne Scott. They filled this difficult position to the best of their ability. Laugh Clown Laugh a comedy mirthquake in three acts was given by the Panto Drama Club spon- sored by Mrs Mary Foster Williams and Miss Nana- bel Cassell The freshmen in the cast were Lois Iean Williams Billy Monsees Marceline Hammontree Billy Stewart Eleanor Landfried Cecil Iacobs and Blondina Reagan Down through the years it has been the tradition for the greenhorn freshman class of Junior High School to be introduced in an assembly on one of the last days of school into the swirl of activities which center about William Chrisman High School In this assembly the freshman class of l936 and l937 was represented by Otis Grounds a capable presi dent After the talks of the student body president of William Chrisman and the freshman president the greenhorns stumbled through the yells and song with great difficulty and at last were Chrismamtes 43 . I , ,, 1, 1 1 1 I I 1 I ' 1 I I 1 1 I I ' ' , I I 1 1 ' ' 1-7112111 1'-Tlfflsh-ifiains-w-ix-tvrlirszsr:u:4.ar:4.5-marine.-if1-.1-:,qf gpg: gag -4 .. 1. Juniors TOP ROW: Marceline Hammontree, Vida Harmes, Mayre Hart, Frances Hartley, Opal Hartley, Rose Hatten, Geneva Hopkins. SECOND ROW: Almira Hendershot, Betty Hender- son, Rodney Higgins, Agnes Hilton, Kenneth Hoag, Fern Holley, Darleene Holmes. THIRD ROW: George Howerton, Bobby Hutchings, Betty Isenhart, Lauren Jackson, Vlora lacobsen, Rosellen Johnson, Maurice loice. FOURTH ROW: Raymond Keen, Ralph Keith, Iune Kelley, lack Kirkham, Margaret Kramer, Shirley lean Kramer, Iack Kroeserl. FIFTH ROW: Mildred Krueger, Ralph Krueger, Al- berta Kunz, Liesbeth Land, Eleanor Landfried, Harvey Latimer, Shirley Lauderdale. SIXTH ROW: Billy Liddle, Mildred Liddle, Margaret Logeman, Delores Lynch, Melville Margargee, Gladys Martin, Gene Mattingly. SEVENTH ROW: Doris M. McBee, Mary McConnell, Frederick Mclntyre, Bob McKirn, Doris McMann, Dorris Meador, Levaun Merriott. EIGHTH ROW: LaVerne Mick, Clare Miller, Dick Miller, lrene Miller, Billy Monsees, lack Monta- gue, Alma Moore. NINTH ROW: Maxine Moore, lean Mosier, Beulah Mulford, Bernice Munden, Betty Myers, Newton Myers, Dorothy Nazer. TENTH ROW: Lee Roy Neely, Wilda Nelson, Iohn E. Niemeyer, Wanda Novak, Omar Nunn, Millard Pace, Helen Paloney. .'r.:: .' 235332-2:1512 '35 'ii 7. S:i-Q:-.611-asQiiizariiizzizfifgiz ' ,,,,g: 5 '..:r::.:'. ..s....uuvam.:.za..r.1 -.:. .,. -, , ...-. ,- , . . . . '- . . .anus .. ..... ., .. ... , .,...-,,, .ua-.,mL, ,,,,,.,- l uniors lunior Class History The introduction into William Chrisman life was as nothing when compared to the actuality of Chrisman life. The sophomores spent the first six weeks timidly getting acquainted with their teachers and with their upper classmen. Thomas Duckworth as president: lack Montague, Vice president: leanne Scott, secretary: Billy Stewart and Harriett Allen, treasurers, and Arthur Hacker, re- porter, received the honor of being elected the officers for the first semester. As the annual sophomore play two one-act plays, The First Dress Suit, a nationally known prize win- ning play, and The Cornhusk Doll were presented. The characters of The-First Dress Suit were as fol- lows: Teddy, himself: Mrs. Hastings, his mother: Betty, his sister, and Iohnny Drake, Betty's fiance. They were played by Billy Stewart, Maxine Webb, Mary- belle Sutton, and lack Montague respectively. The characters in The Cornhusk Doll were Charlotte Camelot, film star: Iack Roberts, her manager: Don Gates, reporter: Katie, the maid, and Walden, the butler: and played by Lois lean Williams, Don Thiel, William Choplin, Willa Mae Mallet, and Willis Nor- man, respectively. - For the first time in the history of the school a one- act play contest was held. The First Dress Suit, one of the sophomore's one-act plays, directed by lane Fairbanks, won first place. The Red Dress, directed by Lois lean Williams, a junior, placed seconcl. Also in a dramatic contest held, the sophomore class was well represented. ln this contest Billy Stewart won first and Lois lean Williams won third. The literary societies again sponsored their all- school literary contest. Personal awards for first place went to Lois lean Williams in dramatic declamation and oratorical declamation. ln the contest at Liberty, Missouri, Lois lean placed second in declamation. This enabled her to attend the national contest at Wooster, Ohio. ln both the contests at North Kansas City and at Warrensburg she placed second. For a sophomore this is quite exceptional. ln the field of athletics, Don Ettinger was again prominent onboth the basketball and football teams. Bobby Hutchings and Ernest Lackland were also lead- ing players on the basketball team. I do not think that it would be over estimating to say that the sophomore class of 1937 and l938 lived up to any possible standard that might have been set by the former sophomore classes. 45 'fi Li,-1-JAG-l15:fw::.vLn-1 xa.-xuieq fqzgf. 3g,.L.,m 3:11 Juniors TOP ROW: Betty Payne, Leona Payne, Marian Peters, Floyd Pollard, Louise Potts, Bob Rawlings, Blondina Reagan. SECOND ROW: Mardell Redfield, Helen L. Resch, Betty Rholer, Earl Roberts, Hazel Robinson, Eliza- beth Rogers, Bob Roney. THIRD ROW: Iuanita Rummerfield, Glenn Ryan, Kathryn Ryan, Franklin Sandridge, Iona Sand- ridge, Henrietta Schneider, Alberta Scott. FOURTH ROW: Ieanne Scott, Kenneth Scott, Eldon Shakespeare, Norma Sharp, Billy Shaw, Billy Sheldon, Norma D. Sheldon. FIFTH ROW: Howard Sher, Margie Sherman, Iames Shikles, Robert Shrimpton, Charles Shrout, DeWitt Shrout, Vivian Skinner. SIXTH ROW: Betty Dean Smith, Madelyn Smith, Arnold Spake, Rosemary Spears, Catherine Sprague, Irwin Stanger, Clytis Stark. SEVENTH ROW: Emerson Steele, Billy Stewart, Marybelle Sutton, Virginia Lee Taylor, Donald Thiel, Beverly Thompson, Florence Thompson. EIGHTH ROW: William Thurmon, lames Townsend, Harry Trow, Martha lane Tudor, Doris Vaughan, Verda Vaughn, Eugene Walker. NINTH ROW: Mabel Wallis, Lawrence Ware, Bar- bara Warman, Maxine Webb, Bernard Welch, Donald Werner, Leon West. ' TENTH ROW: Edith Westmorland, David Wheeler, b Sybil Whitaker, Lois Williams, Malcolm Williams, Alice May Yocurn, Donald Zion. I ..bY.'Z-Z 'zz-.-::.s:s:..1ns:4:n.-..r..af--.r. --. .,:.'.A,.AH-,A,,,,n,-N . . , In I 'A W A7 mm M L luniors lunior Class History When the beginning ot another school year rolled around, the former greenhorn sophomores were at last to become high and mighty juniors. They be- gan the year by electing a group oi industrious and capable oiticers. Arthur Hacker was chosen tor presi- dent and Patty Donaldson for secretary. These, with the other officers, lack Montague, Barbara Warmarl, Billy Stewart, and Marjorie Copple, worked diligently to promote the success oi the junior play and the junior mixer. A Here Comes Patricia, a fast moving, laugh-a- minute comedy in three acts, directed and sponsored by Miss Ada Fallon, Miss Genevieve Cravens, and Mr. Henry Wininger, was presented as the annual junior play. Lois jean Williams played the leading role. Although she had a difficult part, she worked steadily and happily to bring honor to her class. Her untiring attitude and the co-operation which she showed the other members of the cast tand her directionl helped to make the play a success. Other members of the cast were Thomas Duckworth, james Townsend, Arthur Hacker, Harriett Allen, jack Montague, Rodney Higgins, and lack Kirkham. The principal debaters of William Chrisman High School, Billy Stewart and Billy Monsees, are both juniors, a fact which is very unusual. Becoming in- terested in debate as sophomores, they have worked diligently to uphold the standard ot the former debat- ers, Warren Cannon and Charles Grabske. ln athletics, Don Ettinger continued to be a star on both the first football and basketball teams of William Chrisman High School. Bobby Hutchings, also a junior, was one of the leading players on the tirst basketball team. Ernest Lackland was another of the featured players on the tirst basketball team. Robert Madison and I. R. Henly -played on the second team of William Chrisman High School. The second semester introduced a group of oiticers equally as competent as the first. They were: Presi- dent, Billy Chilesg vice president, jack Kirkhamp sec- retary, Eleanor Landiried, treasurers, Rodney Higgins and Marybell Sutton, and reporter, Mayre Hart. These officers worked very hard to promote the success of the activities of the junior class and to bring honor to their class. The most elaborate social occasion of the season is the junior and senior reception. This event closes the social season of William Chrisman. After the recep- tion the juniors look forward with great expectation to becoming omniscient seniors. 47 f---f1 1'1:lf :lg2':'!'-:f75'q'L 3'K'f291'-ffl-'IFJ-i'l7fE3-Egg? 'TA '.lngnal-Quilt.-::L1rf1''t,'.iL'IE. -' -Q1 . . Sophomores TOP ROW: Leslie Abernathey, Frank Adams, George Adlard, Eleanora Akers, R. C. Akers, Donna Amick, Clara Anthony, Natalie Arnold, Betty Osborn. SECOND ROW: Warren Ash, William Ashlock, Lawrence Austin, Maudell Bagshaw, Leo Bailey, Dorothy Baird, Don Baldus, Charles Bales, Anna Balko. THIRD ROW: Clyde Banning, Don Barham, Wilma Barham, Nelson Barnard, Kenneth Barnhard, Barks Barr, Laneta Bates, Waneta Bates, Virginia Bath. FOURTH ROW: Bernice Baucom, Dawn Bean, Donald Bell, Mike Berislavich, Virginia Viles, Edwin Blackburn, Iimmy Blatt, Helen Bolt, Keith Bools. FIFTH ROW: Pauline Boone, Fred Bergman, Norma Boyd, Ierry Branham, Buford Braun- inger, Lena -Brockrnan, Marguerite Brooker, David Brooks, Raymond Brown. SIXTH ROW: Nadine Bruns, lack Bunyar, Gene Burnette, Bobby Bush, Elizabeth Bush, Virginia Bush, Maxine Butcher, Bernard Butterworth, Dona L. Calvin. A SEVENTH ROW: lames Campbell, Raymond Card, Martin Carly, Iohn Carmichael, Clarabel Carpenter, Velma Carpenter, Clarence Carson, Chester Caswell, Elaine Chambers. EIGHTH ROW: Harold Chandler, Monroe Chapin, Richard Chapman, Frank Choate, Lawrence Clark, Fern Clifford, Mary Clifford, Warren Closson, Nadine Clum. NINTH ROW: Lynn Cobb, Betty l. Cogan, Iames Cole, Dorsey L. Compton, Mary Conner, Ruth Constance, Betty A. Cook, lames Cooper, Daniel Cosner. TENTH ROW: Phyllis Couchman, lack Coving- ton, Mary Covington, Rosella Cox, Myrtle Crabb, William Crabb, Bernard Crawford, Dorothy Crose, Stephen Daniel. ELEVENTH ROW: Robert Davies, Keith Davis, Kenneth Davis, Ray Dealy, lack DeLange, Rosebud Denham, Ierry De-Poortere, Bolivar DePugh, Marilyn Desmond. TWELFTH ROW: Eugene Ditmars, Sylvia Dobson, Gene Doerffel, Betty Dolton, Helen Doty, Billy Doutt, Charles Drinkard, Geraldine Dufiey, Donald Dunlap. -f 2f.ZZ' SEPT. 6 OCT. 49 7- 1 5- 1 ' 'f. -. ..I.Ei::5a-47133jg5E?E1EE,'2?2.E?.1':.'zLu:.-:xa:vsnqg5y5-3v?j'- --':.,.:. Sophomores Calendar -The school year of l938-39 opened with an all-school assembly in the auditorium. I. C. Davis, student body president, took charge. Mr. Hanthorn spoke and then introduced the new superintendent and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Matthews, who both spoke to the students. l2-Election of senior class officers. 13-Election of junior class officers. l4-Election of sophomore class officers. l6-The assembly speaker was the Rev- erend W. A. Driver, whose address cen- tered on the Fourth Commandment. The seniors elected Frances Hood the editor-in-chief of the Gleam. 23-The Reverend Schowengerdt gave in the assembly an address on making Life Investments. 24-Chrisman played the first football game of the season at Northeast. Score: Northeast-O, Chrisman-14. 30-The seniors presented a miscellaneous assembly announced by Marilyn Pick- rell and Tom Markey. 30-Chrisman versus Olathe Mutes at Olathe. Score: Olathe-O, Chrisman -15. Dr. Walter L. Clark gave an unusual talk on The Life of a Minister. 8-The score for the Christman-East game: East-5, Chrisman, l3. Here. 14-Dr. Edmund C. Miller gave a talk on the church's place in the world today. The Pep Squad presented a skit con- cerning the Shawnee Mission-Chrisman football game. -Shawnee Mission-Chrisman game re- sulted in our first defeat. Score: Shaw- nee Mission-6, Chrisman-0. Here. 20-Pep Rally at the Campus for the Home- coming Game with Liberty. 21-Liberty defeated by Chrisman by score of l6-O. Here. 21-The sophomore class presented the as- sembly program in the form of a mis- cellaneous program. 28-Sedalia-Chrisman game. We won by score of 7-O. There. For the assembly program the Wild Life Conservation Society sponsored the showing of three movie reels demon strating the conservation and trapping of wlld animal life 28-- , - . ..... f-v- --' .M 4 ' --m5gQLQQf2Q1?1f:.3zggfjfi 735 g -nvrn. . - V.-. V -... Sophomores TOP ROW: Andrew Edwards Dorothy Edwards Edith Elliott Betty Epling BlCfr1Cl'1e Evans Betty Faust Iohn Felix Bobby Fenn Bernice Fereday. SECOND ROW: Lorene Ferguson Robert Fergu- son Robert Fleming Eleanor Fogle Billy Foun- Franklin Charles Fry. THIRD ROW: Myrtle Fryer Ivan Wayne Fulton William Gabriel lohn Garman Catherine Gar- rison Lloyd Gash I. P. Geib Nina Goebel Dorcile Gordon. , , 1 I ' I l ' , , , , tain, Edward Francis, Harold Francis, Charles , , . , , , , . , FOURTH ROW: Dorothy Gould, Mary Grayer, Robert Green, James Gunier, Betty Lee Hacker, Harriett Hale, Bob Harbin, Edith Hardy, loe Hare. FIFTH ROW: Fred Harle, Mildred Harrell, Vir- ginia Harris, Mary lo Harvey, Mary E. Haston, lunior Hays, Irene Heater, lohn Hedges, Paul Hedrick. SIXTH ROW: Erma Helm, Weldon Hendrix, Marian Herron, Donald Higgins, Wallace Hil- bert, Dale Hogan, Leonard Hollenbeck, War- ren Holly, Robert Holman. SEVENTH ROW: Orval A. Holmes, Earl Honaker, Frederick Horne, Margaret Horne, Leah Hor- ton, Mary Howerton, Paul Howerton, luanita Hunker, Frances Huntsinger. EIGHTH ROW: Keith Hupman, Elizabeth Hyatt, lerry Irving, Elma lennings, Alliene Johnson, Charles Iohnson, Catherine lones, lim Jones, Wanda lean lones. NINTH ROW: Robert loyce, Avadel lurdan, Vivian Keith, Katherine Kelley, Gale Ketchum, Adrian Key, loseph Kindell, Dorothy Knap- heide, Alberta Knight. TENTH ROW: Evelyn Kropf, Mary Kunca, Hubert Kurtz, Florence Lambert, Betty lean Langdon, Anna Larkin, Hazel Lasher, Helen Latier, Lloyd Laudie. ELEVENTH ROW: lohn Lee, Wilbur Lesh, Betty Anne Lewis, Ioyce Link, Winn Logan, loyce Long, Lloyd Long, Helen Lubeck, Eugene Lunceford. TWELFTH ROW: Goldie Lunsford, Henry Luther, Elizabeth Lyday, Cecile Mack, Richard Ma- loney, Mary Maness, Marjorie Markey, Wil- liam Markey, Bill Marriott. ff-fi'-' 'L' -f-'4?3?-I-I: Ili?-21.25 45nEnvi:i:-. Java' .' .1321 ,:3QLjZ.2I,,f '2, ' ' . 'SHUI' J' -IFJ! J 'if ' l .' 'uf-n-p.-.1 , --v - 1 ' 1 - Q - - ' - - - - - ---'- 3'-N '1'1- Tff'f'ff'I.i'I:z':'tr::'::':.t:.L-..:::a::vsw.s.w.av.v.1. .Se .F-5555.3 I NOV. 4 Sophomores Calendar -The Wild Life Conservation Society re- peated the movie reels. 4-North Kansas City won football game from Chrismanp score of 12-7. There. ll-William Chrisman students attended American Legion Armistice Day Pro- gram broadcast by KITE from Memo- rial Building. ll-Odessa game score: Odessa-14, Chris- man-l3. Here. 15-Seniors and sophomores take the apti- tude test. 17-18-Students enjoy holidays while teachers attend the State Teachers Convention in Kansas City. 18-Excelsior Springs - O, Chrisman - 33. Here. This game closed Chrisman's football season. 19-Debate team to Atchison. 23-Esther Irene Layton Memorial pre- sented in assembly. It is a picture of flowers by Van Gogh. 23-An original Thanksgiving play pre- sented by the As-You-Like-It Dramatic Club for assembly program. 24-25-Another vacation because of Thanks- DEC. 2- giving. P.-T. A. Pie Supper and popularity con- test in Boys' Gym. 2-A miscellaneous program for assembly by Shakespearean Society. 9-Debate contest at Topeka. 9-The assembly was presented by the Athenians. There was a pantomime, The Ride of Dan McCrun, a piano solo, and some magic tricks by lohn Bailey and Robert Riley. Coach Huhn presented the football letters to twenty- four boys. 8-9-Iunior play, Here Comes Patricia. 16-Iunior mixer in Boys' Gym at night. 16-State debate at Lees Summit. l6-Nautilus Literary Society presented a play, Before the Prom, and the chorus sang Christmas carols. 22-The basketball season opened. Shaw- nee Mission Indians-20, Chrisman Bears-31. There. 12-Central Blue Eagles-24, Chrisman Bears-29. There. ' it it If tt: t . .,......,.. .,1:.,,.:-.L.,-.N--fzvsecawt. '... ..--L--. Sophomores TOP ROW: Otis Martin Tony Matture Maxine Mayhew Mary McBride Lloyd McCain Eldred McClain Mary McCollum Clifford McCornas Eugene McConnell. SECOND ROW: Ieannette McConnell Harold McCormick, Marian McCormick, Daniel McCoy, Evelyn McDowell, Marvin McEnroe, Marjorie McGuire, Marilyn McKim, Robert McI..ees. THIRD ROW: Clifton McMullen, Irene McPheeters, Elmer Meggers, loyce Mertell, Donald Miller, Edward Miller, Iarnes Miller, loseph Miller, R. C. Miller. -. . L.: 'ua ...i. -,. J .,.. . W:,,-Nafgtg'-7gf:1:rv.L55-1-Tgfffv, 7 I l 'I , I t 5, . 1 1 sig ' f I tit, I If . ti? tg lt t ii rl: F l t tit t ,ls in 4 tt ' :i ,Nl tl .1 Vi 13 'I' Beslan... I ,r :I v Q I ft ,t 't '4 rt ,ti git 1,1 ,, it I t, git lt I , . it l 5, ll lll! FOURTH ROVV: Dorothy Mills, Eva Milton, Law- rence Milton, Elizabeth Mitts, Ianet Mitts, Letty Belle Moody, Glenn Moore, Iames Mulford, Earl Myers. FIFTH ROW: William Myers, Marvin Nagel, Ray- mond Necessary, Marian Neighbour, Edward Nelson, Leola Nichols, Dorothy Nihill, Harry Nihill, William Noah. SIXTH ROW: Dorothy Noland, Norman Noland, Robert Noland, Weaver Noland, Arthur Nunn, Susie Paloney, Billy Paris, Aaron Parker, Eugene Parker. SEVENTH ROW: Marcella Parker, Thomas Parker, Ralph Patterson, Robert Patrick, Robert Payton, Rachel Peck, Dorothy Peel, Thomas Peer, Thomas Penyock. EIGHTH ROW: Dorothy Perkins, Imogene Petent- ler, Kenneth Petre, Alexander Petrovic, Betty Pfefer, Shirley Phillips, Marc Pickrell, Darlene Place, Mildred Pleacher. NINTH ROW: Forrest Pollard, Corris Pratt, Roy Pryor, Rhoda Queen, Billy Ragan, lack Ram- sey, lnez Raveill, Bernard Raymond, Andy Reagin. TENTH ROW: Bernadine Renich, Calvin Rice, lean Richardson, lean Rick, Mary Louise Riley, Bob Riseman, Elizabeth Robinson, Clara May Rogers, Lela Rosanbalm. ELEVENTH ROW: Lloyd Rosanbalrn, Iames Rowan, Bill Rundall, Almond Sasser, Verna D. Savage, Wanda Savage, Dorothy Schandori, Annetta Scott, lessie Searcy. TWELFTH ROW Harry Sellers Hazel Sharp Robert Sheetz Virginia Sheldon Morris Shel ton lane Short Iune Short Robert Shotten k1rk Donald Shuler 1. lit, lat tilt 1 I . :lt - - - - . vet ' ' t gt-. . mt , ' f ' E tl , . 'Bel I Mi ' 't MZ' r W ,,t , t ' P, -' All A 4mui71-,grn,sma:mLu4aLas-:5z 3147,-5-,em-,p,:un4r.v,.w.w-sr? :- FEB. 2-3 ' 4 l l 53 Sophomores Calendar 23--The chorus classes sang Christmas carols in the corridors. ln the assembly the orchestra played, the chorus sang, and Dr. Clark spoke. 28-Westport Tigers-22, Chrisman Bears -33. Here. 30-Alumni-30, Chrisman-28. IAN. 6-Mr. C. Ed Miller explained several as- tronomical instruments, showing slides. 6-North Kansas City l-lornets+l5, Chris- man-22. Here. 6-7-Debaters participate in the tournament at Wyandotte High School, Kansas City, Kansas. 13-The assembly was held at the Memo- rial Building to enable the large num- ber of students to hear the campaign speeches of the candidates for the stu- dent body offices. 13-The Chrisman Varieties program at which the new Dramatic Club gave its first play, The White Phantom. 13-Rockhurst Hawks-20, Chrisman Bears -31. There. 16-17-18-Seniors, juniors, and sophomores elect- ed class officers. 20-The newly elected student body presi- dent, Cwene Sterrett, took charge of the assembly. The retiring officers pre- sented symbols of their of-fices to the new officers. The speaker was the Reverend Edward Miller of the First Christian Church. His topic was the appreciation of learning in the school. 24-Clinton Bears--46, Chrisman Bears-28. Here. 27-The assembly was given by the junior class. Mr. C. A. Skinner entertained the students with chalk drawings. -The music department presented the annual operetta, Hollywood Extra. 3-Chrisman lost a state debate to Rock- hurst, putting us out of the contest. 3-A miscellaneous program preceded by the awarding of the lVl's. -Turner-27, Chrisman-28. There. 7-Clinton-12, Chrisman-21. There. 10-North Kansas City-20, Chrisman-26. There. 10-Commercial Club gave play, Not to the Swift. , ' - ::.::-'.g 1L1L1.iL-g-m:::.s:.'.::,.z.aii-i1:i5::::ur:'T:''ir''Illia nuts- ..:1 . ,. .133127:L'.'!:r:41::.w-L11-::,:itnw1-:s11u:uu:r:.q..3.--.eg:A Sophomores TOP ROW: George Shull, Ethel Shultz, Wilma Simcosky, Gerald Smalley, Betty D. Smith, Betty M. Smith, Bobbie Smith, Harrell Smith. SECOND ROW: Iesse Smith, Thelma Smitka, Hazel Smitson, Delores Snavely, Doris Snelson1 Grace Snelson, lack Snider, Lilburn Snow. THIRD ROW: Frances Srader, Kenneth Stears, Naomi Stevenson, Edward Sterrett, Clarice Stevens, David Stevenson, Rosalee Stevenson, Betty Stone. FOURTH ROW: Ralph Stone, Homer Streeter, Mary Stroud, Robert Taylor, Rosalie Taylor, Ruth Taylor, Gladys Teter, Bob Thacker. FIFTH ROW: Doris Thatcher, Bertie Thomas, Selmer Thomas, Roberta Thrutchley, Katherine Titus, Mansel Tolliver, Homer Tordoff, Carl Trotter. ' SIXTH ROW: Norma L. Trout, Leonard Trow, Curtis Truitt, Kenneth Turner, Duane Utsler, Phyllis Van Kirk, Dick Van Trump, Anna Van Tuyl. SEVENTH ROW: lune Wagener Esther Wagoner Betty Walker Marvin Wallace Ioe Walters Elizabeth Walters Rolan Warman Floyd Warr. t:.IGl-1TH ROW: Roy Watson Elvin Webbink Ver- non Weddle lay Weeks Edmon Welch Frank Welch Harold Welch Wallace Wells. NINTH ROW: Helen Werner Dick Wheaton Katherine Wheaton Betty lane White Mary Whitehead Raymond Whitehead Ella Wielig- mar Charles Wildschuetz. TENTH ROW: Aileen Williams Art Williams Betty Williams Dana Williams Sam William- ' son Glen Willoughby Betty L. Willis Dorris Wilson. ELEVENTH ROW: Ioanne Wilson Dorothy Win- burn Bill Winstead Harold Winter Karl Wit- teck Ralph Wittmeyer Richard Witty Cecelia Woodman. TWELFTH ROW: Ioe Wrabec Mary Yeager Leona York Cebert Young Bill Youngs Iohn Yuhas Frank Zang Agnes Zieqenhorn. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ll 1 1 1 1 I I I 1 1 1 , 1 , , I 1 1 , , ' I f-if-' 'N' -17333:-Siifi-7 f5 iQwI'vR ' '. W L 'Q '. 'L ' .I '.Zl,l1l.l.L.J-...'-1 f... N ATA, ' '! J':2K':h.1Q!l3'1.sh . . 'sm -1-.r-Jul' J 4 , . ...zrnwsenir-u-I . ....-4,-.-1v4:f:...-.-.f.f.s.sL....----.m,....,w,,,,,,.,, mm, ' 1 -....-.-.-..-..,....-,.....-- uhm-' Qu, . , Sophomores Calendar ll-Rockhurst-22, Chrisman-30. Here. ll- -Debaters attended the tournament at Marshall. l5-De LaSalle-20, Chrisman-32. Here. l7-H. Roe Bartle gave inspiring address in the assembly urging everyone to ap- preciate our America. l7-R. O. T. C. Hop at Memorial Building. 20-Liberty Bluejays - 27, Chrisman - 25. There. 24-Sophomore play, Romeo and lane. 24-R. O. T. C. program with a nonsense play. 25-St. Ioseph, Benton Wildcats-22, Chris- man Bears-24. There. MAR. 2-3-4-At the Forensic Tournament at Lib- 2-3-4- erty, Chrisman entered the divisions of debate, oratory, extemporary speaking, and humorous and dramatic declama- tion. The Basketball Regional Tournament at the Memorial Building. Chrisman was the winner. 3-R. O. T. C. Band program. 10-Play, Sardines, by Home' Economics Club. 17-Dramatic Club presented a play, He Ain't Done Right by Nell. 17-Inter-Society Dance at Chrisman. 23-24-Senior play, lane Eyre, under direc- tion of class sponsors, Miss Ianie Chiles and Mr. Biter. 24-Shawnee Mission exchange program. 31-Dr. Burrus Ienkins, the speaker. 31-R. O. T. C. circus in Kansas City. 31-U. D. C. contest. Subject is Robert E. APR. 4-5 Lee: Soul of Honor. -One-act play contest here at school. 5-English Essay contest for the seniors in study hall. ll-W. C. T. U. Essay contest in study hall. 13-'14-Warrensburg contests. 29-Music department was represented at state contest at Columbia by two quar- tets, one mixed and one all girls, a girls' trio, and several instrumental solos. MAY l-R. O. T. C. Inspection at Campus. .5 14 l7 18 -Field Day at Athletic Field. -Baccalaureate Sermon. -Iunior-Senior Reception. -Commencement. 19-Closing Assembly. 55 .. ,........ .-.-.. - .. .. F-N A . .. . -'v-1-nav' ' --rn1F-'F-'65-AS-n:uvr.1:'.t::.i:2: History, Miss Anne Stewart Lincoln, the Man Lincoln, qreat pattern for us all Of truth and honesty! Well might We strive to qrow as tall In character as he. Lincoln dressed in homespun clothes But he was bound to Wing For from that state in life, he rose To be revered by men. -..1.,..--.-..-..-:x:a.:..:- -is-rw-,.-x31--Ju--1-zfnm. -----L- -- ':4:::::.z.1z-yn-F , .-hgf:3 Honest Abe they called him then- Honest he Was and true. Out of his love for fellowrnen He did all man could do. 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From a membership of tif- teen the Chrisman Chapter now has a total membership of 465. Ot this group 183 are boys and 282 are girls. Membership for this society is based on the tour principles for which the society stands: character, scholarship, leader- ship, and service. In order for a student to be considered tor membership, his scholastic standing must place him ln the upper third ot the class. Leadership is determined by the stu- dent's classwork and by his extra curricular activties. Service is rendered to the faculty and to the school, while character is one ot the basic points for consideration. , F itteen per cent of the graduating class are taken into the of the class were taken in on the work of the society were chosen in the senior in during their junior year society each year. Five per cent during their junior year to carry until the remaining ten per cent year. The twelve members taken were: Becky Chiles, Marilyn Pickrell, Lad Carmichael, Erwin Miller! Betty Marler, Fances Hood, Iewell Allen, Ieanne Barto, Mae Zion, Anna Mae Goebel, Peqqy Couchman, and Barbara Bundschu. The other twennty-nine members were presented at the junior-senior assembly on Friday, March 24. The third reunion of the National Honor Society, which is held every tive years, was held Thursday, March 30, in the study hall of the high school. Each class presented a stunt as part of the program. The twenty-nine members taken in this year were initiated at that time. I sv 4 msg, 5 5 an 4- 1 - 4 , . y.if.,,., rl To be elected to the National Honor Society is the highest f .ig :.,. I 4 w e tv 4 2. Ku 4' . if . 'A ' r 11 Irv' . f 1 me L f if L TOP ROW: Allen, Barto, Bundschu, Carmichael. SECOND ROW: Chiles, Couchman, Goebel, Hood. THIRD ROW: Marler, Miller, Adams Bailey, Pickrell. my r , - W,-. honor a high school student can ever receive. r . 'til '23 Q9 Qt ff 'gf 6 4 31 A 1 Z3 W ' :- Miss Mabel Potter has been the sponsor ot the Chrisman . Chapter for the fifteen years of its existence. szwkiig FOURTH ROW: Zion, SEVENTH ROW: Lan- NINTH ROW: Sterrett. A n d e r s o n, B u r- denberger, L e nt z, B. I. Thomas, E. roughs, Byrd. McCormick, M Moor- Thompson, E. l. FIFTH ROW: R. Chap- man. Thompson. man, Cobb, Crabb, EIGHTH ROW: Noland, TENTH ROW: Train, Creason. Peglar, Riley, I. L. Tyson, Upton, Wilkie. . SIXTH ROW: l.C.Davis Smith. ' Duncan, Frye, Graham l l :lg - -, il if ' ' 'X 'Y-'-H .s'-...s...uuu.:m ,L Ja. I,-,A , ,. . - . ,, .,.,,,,.,.l.w.,,.x.1-., LL, National Art Honor Society The William Chrisman Chapter of the National Art Honor Society was organized April 15, 1937, through the efforts of Miss Nell Sampson, who is its sponsor. The induction ceremony was presented April 20, this year. April 14, forty-three art students exhibited their work to a board oi judges who declared twenty-six eligible for member- ship. Following is the jury's report of those admitted, and of those to whom special awards and honorable mention were given: Seniors, Ruth Angel, Dorothy Cook, Gemiska Duncan Doris Henson, Betty Nelle Upton, Bertha Werner, Iohn Bailey, Evelyn Crabb, Mary Io Creighton, Fay Haskins, Melba Kolb. Myron May, Albert Pyleg luniors, Harriet Allen, Bettye Ander- son, Maurine Gordon, Opal Hartley, Alberta Kunz, Gladys Martin, Louise Potts, William Thurmon, Alice Mae Yocum: Sophomores, Fern Clifford, Florence Lambert, Mary Manessp Freshman, Dawn Bean. First award was given to Evelyn Crabby second to Dorothy Cook and Gemiska Duncan: third to Melba Kolb and Doris Henson. Honorable mention was made of Myron May, Betty Nelle Upton. The three-told purpose ot the Art Honor Society is to pro- mote deeper appreciation of art, greater knowledge of art, and greater skill in producing art. The grade requirements are S average in art, and an M average in other subJects, with no failures. TOP ROW: Angel, D. Cook, G. Duncan, D. Henson. SECOND ROW: W. Higgins, L. Land, Upton, B. Werner. THIRD ROW: Yocum, H. Allen, B. Anderson, Bailey. FOURTH ROW: Crabb, Creighton, Gordon, Haskins. FIFTH ROW: Kolb, Kunz, M. May, L. Potts. SIXTH ROW: A. Pyle, W. Thurmon, Maness, Bean. SEVENTH ROW: Clifford, Hartley, Lambert, G. Martin. Gerniska Duncan .......... President William Thurrnon ...... Vice President Dorothy Ann Cook ---Secretary-Treas. C- 59 . . ,..... , . :.. . ..-..-i..,..f. .Iii-iJ.::'nzl.::.il,1,5,Qg,Q.,5,fve.L1u-.enu.1eu:u. ..,.,q:g:'-gg5,g,g,,,f.,,m5::1qg,-gg gfngggigli 3'-cl ' ji ,n-,:.Q. . - A, y TOP ROW: Bobbitt, Brown, I. C. Davis, I. W. DCIViS, Dawson. SECOND ROW: Duncan, Dyer, Fulghum, Grounds, Hutch- ings. THIRD ROW: Kreeger, Miller, Moran, Pickrell, Pickerill. FOURTH ROW: Robb, Row- land, Smith, Weatherford, Welch. National Athletic Scholarship Society p Chapter l234 of the National Athletic Scholarship Society was estab- lished by Coach Harry Lee at Wiliam Chrisman on May 25, 1929. The purpose of the society is to develop sportsmanship, high scholarship, and good leaders among boy athletes. To be eligible ,a boy must have lettered in one of the four major sports, or in two minor sports. His grades must be equal to or higher for three consecu- tive semesters than the general average of the school. He must also show fine sportsmanship and citizenship in all sport events in everyday life. Mr. Charles Huhn is the able sponsor ot this organization. With this year's membership approximately one hundred and thirty-eight boys have atttained membership. I. W. Davis, Franklin Kreeger, Gene Moran, Virgil Pickerill, and Bernard Welch, juniorsp and Bobby Hutchings, sopho- more, were taken in last year. Bob Rowland, Charles Smith, Eugene Dyer, Erwin Miller, lack Bobbitt, C. A. Weatherford, I. C. Davis, Donald Duncan, seniors: David Robb, Ralph Brown, Herbert Dawson, Gale Fulghum, Otis Grounds, juniorsg and Marc Pickrell, sophomore, were added this year to the group which now numbers twenty. l I 1 ll il 1 I E 5 I i i 1 5 l 3 l I X 4 I. x -l 4,- 60 if it 5 Chrisrnan Victories The William Chrisman football team Won six victories this season. The basketball team Won eighteen games in their regular season. The Bears Won first place in the Regional Tournament held at the Memorial Hall. The team also Won Consolation Honors at the State Tournament held at St. Ioseph. 4 The debate team Won a victory over Springfield in the contests at Liberty. I. C. Davis Went to the serni-finals in the extemporaneous speaking. The debate team later won victories over Springfield, and Fort Smith, Arkansas. This contest Was held at Drury College, Springfield. Chrisman Won first place in second year shorthand at North Kansas City. Chrisrnan Won third and fourth places in the first year shorthand and tied for second place in bookkeeping. At a return contest here, Chrisman Won the first four places in book- keeping. First and fourth places were also Won in first year shorthand. At Warrensburg Chrisrnan won first place in debating and externporane- ous speaking. Second place was Won in first year shorthand and first and third places were taken in second year shorthand. 6 1 1 ...Q .L-:. ..--..,,,-.,- - 4-Luang-z .u:.:: 21? jgg,.Q,5,f,,5,,Q,.g,g,-,-L.:Q,L,-LIi7iQ3Q. -l. - L'u1niL11::-.5E.iiiL:,:iq 1.4 Q h ,: -tra.: --ramvamszuwnnunwm. . . -1.5-- - - --:,5::zuanvr:Y..vsu:n9,.,11::f?Ef?.?fi:l-3,'?,5L'fL.... ,.. . Liberty Contest One of the big events of the year for the speech department is the state National Forensic League meet at Liberty, in which Chrisman speakers contend with speakers from more than twenty other schools in the state. This year Chrisrnan had the maximum entry of two contest- ants in each division. Preliminary eliminations were held at school to T determine the two best fitted to rep- resent the school. FIRST ROW: Sprague, G. Morman, R. Chapman. Helen Louise Besch and Iack Mon- SECOND ROW: Taylor, Lord, Byrd. THIRD ROW: M. Burgess, Monsees, Warman. , Chrisman in original oratory, Martha lane Tudor and Doris Pyper in dramatic declamation, Betty Marler and Lois Iean Williams in humorous declama- tion. I C. Davis and Tom Markey in extemporaneous speaking, and Ieanne Barto and Lois lean Williams in oratorical declamation. Although Lois lean was more interested in dramatic declamation, she was not eligible, having placed second in the finals of that division yast year. She showed her ability and versatility, how- ever, by placing fourth in the finals in humorous declamation this year. I. C. Davis had had no precious contest experience, which is particularly needed in so diffi- cult a form of speech work as extempore. He seemed to overcome this handicap, and stayed in the contest until just before the finals. V tague were chosen to represent Each school in the contest is allowed to enter one full debate team, affirmative and negative. Representing Chrisman were Grace Morman and Elbert Dempsey on the affirmative and Bill Monsees and Bill Stewart on the negative. The proposition was of course the national question for high schools this year. Grace and Elbert had been debating only this year: but Bill Stewart and Bill Monsees had had the benefit of previous experience gained by attending the contest last year, when they were both teamed with more experienced debaters. Both teams did well, but were eliminated during the semi-finals. I 62 ---J -.- 1.:u-umnri-:var-.g::1zz:.1:f:' 7.1.1 ' .,,,.,,y,,,:,-:,,,1-:g-g,v:4g::::::,3gj.g,j,gQ,gg,,3u,i-:-- Axw- L3 , ' ' ,,.-, ig- .Y-. - V ' ' 'W '1 fx,,,. wb ,,,. Juana rr- :Riu .UKNL Contests While Chrisman did not win as many points as she has done in some other speech contests, yet she compared favorably with other high schools in the state. Those students who went profited from their experience, and many of them will go back to compete next year. IEFFERSON CITY Each year two representatives from Iackson County are sent to the student as- sembly at Iefferson City. The students are chosen on the basis of their knowledge of economics and civics. This year George Peglar from Chrisman was one of the representatives. The assembly was held March 18 in the House of Representa- tives room of the state captiol. About twenty other students, chaperoned by Mr. Hanthorn and Miss Stewart, went as visitors and listened to the assembly. NORTH KANSAS CITY Chrisman sent representatives in shorthand, typing, and drama to North Kan- sas City on March 29 and 30. The typing students who went were Betty Iean Thomas and Iosephine Byrd in advanced typing, and Virginia Lee Taylor and Marjorie Burgess in first year typing. Rosemary Chapman, Grace Morman, Anna Mae Goebel and Lucy Ann Mann represented the school in advanced shorthand, and Rosemary placed first in the contest. Rose Marie Preator, Marjorie Burgess, Catherine Sprague, Richard McCand1ess, and Virginia Lee Taylor entered the first year shorthand contest. Catherine tied for fourth place and Richard won fifth. Chrisman students were at a disadvantage in this contest in that the North Kansas City students with whom they competed have practice periods twice the length of those here. The dramatic entry from Chrisman was The White Phantom, a play given earlier in the year at Chrisman Varieties. DRURY CONTEST Bill Monsees and Bill Stewart, accompanied by Miss Cassell, attended the speech tournament at Drury College on March 31 and April l. Bill Stewart entered the extemporaneous speaking contest in in the meet as well as debatinq. The team defeated teams from Fort Smith, Arkansas, and Springfield, Missouri, although Springfield is the state champion this year. TOP ROW Pegler, Thrutchley Easter, Dempsey Harris, Auten, Russell SECOND ROW Holder, Hood Williams, Marler Pyper, Tyson 63 f A . x ,.- . 1 .Q :A ---W -1- --..----. - mi-:wiJ.::-::.'L::.:'.:'ZT3.T SLSQ-:2sfx:a6.-En:a.zvl.':El-Lgqzjzi- 'E,,,Z.g2.-Lgqykge,-fznz-5:'1Tg,j,g1,Qj' :Aff fill ,H ,gg-nz.: -naw.:-navannmqinem.. ..-.,---.-.g r- -:Lu-mv..n-awning-mm. 1... -E...- --4--553 53.55151-I-.3i,2:-T' ' W v'vf Contests ONE ACT PLAYS Chrisman conducted its annual one act play contest on April 5 and 6. Nine plays were entered. The plays and their student directors Were: His First Shave, Donald Zionp Who Gets the Car Tonight? Bernice Baucomy Angel Face, Martha jane Tudor: Sardines, Maxine Tysong The New Bride. Bob Conley, He Ain't Done Right by Nell, Marion Petersp Elmer, Maxine Webby So You're Going to Paris, Elvin Webbinkp Curse You, jack Dalton, Earl Roberts. Elmer, directed by Maxine Webb, placed first in the contest. Who Gets the Car Tonight? directed by Bernice Baucom, Won second. The winner of first place was to have gone' to Warrensburg, but because one of the chief characters of the Winning play was entered in debate, and the schedules conflicted, the second place winner was allowed to go. ESSAY CONTESTS The W. T. C. U. essay contest held April ll was well supported with forty- eight entries, more than in any previous year. The sophomores headed the list with twenty-four entries. The juniors had thirteen and the seniors eleven. Never before had anyone from Chrisman competed in the poster contest: this year fourteen posters were entered: seven by juniors and seven by sophomores. . The senior essay contest was held this year on April 5. All seniors making grades above the average were expected to write, and preparation began early. Pupils of Miss Cassell's classes Were required in March to give ten-minute talks on any English author they chose, and Miss Hill's students wrote two-thousand word essays on their favorite authors, both the assignments being made to aid the students in arranging and presenting their material. With this preliminary effort to help them, sixty-two seniors competed. The subject of the U. D. C. essay this year was chosen to be Robert E. Lee: Soul of Honor. This was an interesting subject and attracted over thirty Contestants in spite of the fact so many were occupied in writing W. T. C. U. and senior essays. TOP ROW Russell, loice, Sinclair Kroesen, M. Moorman E. Moorman, Chandler Young, McCoy Butterworth SECOND ROW G. Duncan, I. Allen. Breeze, Zion, Taylor '64 lj -1:'f-a-:1.manr:1S::7L':L '.z31: ..-:.::Z1i1Jt1ilf-nEQ4-Sw.,.,g3,,Q,ig-.,-:-.-.,--.,:k-N334 ', ,m 'LL....i...... ... . . . . . H N K -A -'- --'--- - - Q- any - 1- . - -.--- -4 - . ' ' ' ' fn. .gi-Sill V T-L-LL .-.-....- -.1 --- V - . ' -if V - f x' - ------A- - 'f,1 Z': ' -2.-::,:.....:.:a, .. 1.1-c..v.-.Lynx Contests WARRENSBURG CONTESTS April l3 l4 and l5 a number of students represented various divisions of Chrismans curriculum at the Warrensburg contests. In the commercial division Richard McCandless Rose Marie Preator and Catherine Sprague represented first year shorthand. Catherine won second. In second year shorthand Rosemary Chapman Grace Mor- man and Emma lean Thompson. Rosemary placed first and Grace third. First year typing was repre- sented by Marjorie Burgess Vir- ginia Lee Taylor and Mabel Wallis. In second year typing Iosephine Wanda Lord attended. Representa- Chapman Bfewef Tyson tives for bookkeeping were Ella Marie Wieligman Evelyn Kropf and Norma Lee Trout. Representatives were sent from the mathematics division- in plane geom- etry Dorris Wilson and Dorothy Gould' in advanced algebra Faye Myers and Frances Hood. Frances won first place. The home economics department was represented in three divisions. In home nursing Mabel Holder and Maxine Tyson won first. The cooking team Robert Auten and Dick Thrutchley won third. In sewing Maxine Tyson and Wilma Byrd, Betty lean Thomas, and Brewer won first place. The science department sent Clarence Easter and Robert Adams in chem- istry and George Peglar and Robert Russell in physics. Clarence Easter won second and Robert Russell third. Manual training was represented by Donald Adams and Philip Frye There were many representatives from the speech department Lois W1l liarns and Walter Harris went for girls and boys declamation respectively Elbert Dempsey won first place in extemporaneous speaking B111 Stewart and Bill Monsees the debate team won first place COLUMBIA CONTESTS Chrisman sent representatives in speech and mus1c to Columbia on Aprll 29 Elbert Dem se competed 1n extemporaneous speaking and Walter Harris in P Y oratory Contestants from the music department were Enid Moorman Melba Moorman Bernard Butterworth Marcina Breeze Clarice Kroesen Virginia Taylor and Robert Russell vocal contestants Frederick Youngg Gelrrnfka Duncan Daniel McCoy and Harold Chandler p1an1sts Vern Sinclair renc orn 65 . . . 1 1 . . I I l I I , 1 . . . ' ' I I , I 1 1 I I 1 I 1 - I ' ' X -.----Af--1-a- ' ,---, A.-. QL-Q-U.:-.11-:::'::i ':Z2T,5Qg.Q1Q ZELQ-,.,-,XL-31:5-LfggQ-5L1I3IIIIIgI,i,II,m.t.:..1.I:-:lrTIL- :LIL - +I: II I FIRST ROW: Higgins, Monsees, Choplin, Phelps, Roberts, E. Miller, Phillips, Ramsey, Sterrett Markey, Hagan. SECOND ROW: Hutchings, Sheetz, Pickrell, Rawlings, D. Miller, Cole, Townsend, M. Williams, Russell. THIRD ROW: B. Markey, I. Miller, Hacker, Cato, Bailey, Weatherford, I. Carmichael, Moore. FOURTH ROW: Weeks, Cannon, F. Warr, Stewart, Kirkham, Flanders, McKim, Duckworth Niemeyer. FIFTH ROW: Frye, Donaldson, Riley, Mr. Martin, Mr. Athey, Montague, Chiles, Peglar. Not in Picture: L. Carmichael, Hodges. Athenian Literary Society 1 Robert Riley .... President G. Donaldson ,... V. Pres. lack Montague- .Secretary Billy Chiles .... Treasurer The Athenian Literary Society was organized in the year 1920. Mr. D. C. 1 1 ll Elliott was its first sponsor. The society has had as its aim the building of character of its members as set forth in its motto, Possumus quod nos posse scimus, We can because we know we can. This year, after eighteen years of service, the Athenian Literary Society was disbanded by vote of its members. For three years the Athenians have been the only boys' literary society in Chrisman. The annual party was held on October 29. The Athenian assembly was held preceding the Christmas holidays. For this assembly the society pre- sented a pantomime, The Ride of Dan MCG-rum, which was repeated at a benefit program for the speech department. Two members ot the society, Erwin Miller and Lad Cachmichael, were taken into the National Honor Society in their junior year. Gene Sterrett was elected student body president tor the second semester. Tom Markey was elected senior class president the first halt, and Iohn Bailey held the same office the second semester. lames Townsend served as editor-in-chief ot the Envoy during the second semester. Billy Stewart and Billy Monsees com- posed our first team in debate. lohn Bailey and Tom Markey were business editors of the Gleam. t I 'f I I I i I ,4 5 l ! l l l i l i l I I i l I l 1 l t I r tt 66 .f --r il. 2 fit. Ei 7: it ft' ef. it if it ' it iF ' 5 i it ' ' -- - 'Jef 5 rf'?.:ztLT:-1 -u T-f-F-'S'UCH A'1: 'rf'.'1::.:u:f.Qr.-Mmrrf.- , ... . ., ... -1- :.amw.L-.1.-, , Ma 1- -- U. ...M--.,. ... - . First Semester Officers Ardis Couchman .... Pres. Doreen Lewis .... V. Pres. Iosephine Byrd- . Secretary Emma I. Thompson-Treas. Second Semester Officers Emma I. Thompson-Pres. Mary I. Lentz- -Vice Pres. Doreen Lewis- . -Secretary Lorraine Watkins. . -Treas. TOP ROW: Watkins, Davis, Mills, Landfried, Land, Williams, Baker, Henderson, Anderson, Lentz SECOND ROW: Graham, Donaldson, Smith, Scott, Brooker, Shoemaker, Hammontree, Chapman Crabb, Creason. THIRD ROW: Pfeffer, Skinner, P. Couchman, Thomas, Desmond, Burroughs, Burden, Vaughan FOURTH ROW: Resch, Lewis, Byrd, Mrs. Schroeder, Miss Doutt, A. Couchman, Thompson. Not in Picture: Angel, Barnby, E. Bush, V. Bush, Larwill, Masterson, Riley, Risinger, Rupert, Tyson, Webb, Yokum, Zechmeister. Shakespearean Literary Society The Shakespearean Literary Society was organized in 1920-21 with a two-fold. purpose: Literary and social. The letters S. L. S. symbolize the ideals for which the society stands: Service, loyalty, and scholarship. The activities sponsored by the Shakespeareans during this current year were the annual Mothers' Tea, a miscellaneous assembly program, a program for the Parent-Teachers' Association, and the Inter-Society dance. A number of honors have been taken by Shakespearean girls. Peggy Couchman held the lead in this year's operetta. She was taken into the National Honor Society in her junior year. Vera Anderson and Ioan Bur- roughs also held cast parts in the operetta. Twenty-one Shakespeareans are Pep Club members, and Vera Anderson is one of the two girl cheer leaders. Marilyn Graham was vice president and secretary of the senior class, Iennie Smith was secretary the first semester. Patty Donaldson was chosen Sponsor Colonel of the R. O. T. C., the highest rank obtainable. Other sponsor officers are Iulia Larwill, Vera Ander- son, Waunita Rupert, Ioan Burrougs, and Esther Risinger. lt is with all sincerity that we thank our sponsors, Mrs. Schroeder and Miss Doutt, for their faithful and willing cooperation with the society. May the Shakespearean Literary Society live as long as its namesake, the immortal William Shakespeare. 67 I . e . .U .mf :.-. . c--.L...QJ.7.1-iii,-ill.::::.-1:1T: .':T-fI.Z-J-ESQ:-Esiw.-Lwmnxu.-LL-:r1 -,51? nInZ:.Quf,mv:.::1r.1.-1: LT.,.1.I.I,-I.'Q,,:Q i TN., . . Q 1 l,-...E L.. . First Serrester Officers Margaret Rogers-Presiden1 Mae Zion- -Vice President D. McCormick- -Secretary E. Roseman .... Treasurer Second Semester Officers Mary I. Erwin-.President Rosemary Spears-V. Pres, lean Cathcart- . -Secretary R. Iohnson ..... Treasurer .:a:'- ' uu-Q-.+.x::v-wu.-znm.-.--1------xa:aLums-...vwmw-N-mvv.n4. ,.f........-. ..... .,s.. 1- :rg-'xr-mm.-. .. . TOP ROW: Kroesen, Spears, Beal, M. Moorman, Holly, Wingett, Bell, Goebel, Cathcart, Mosier. SECOND ROW: Iohnson, Funk, Kelly, I. Allen, Thompson, Kolb, Gillette, Hart, Yankee. THIRD ROW: Petentler, Erwin, E. Moorman, Kelly, Rholer, Gillette, Vaughn, Rogers. FOURTH ROW: Zion, Miss Stewart, Rogers, Mrs. Williams, Roseman, McCormick. Not in Picture: Bullard, Duncan, Tyson, Edson, Charlton, Lord, Rummerfield, Breeze, Maness, Creighton, Oakes, Lauderdale, Conor, Novak, Griffith, Link. Nautilus Literary Society The Nautilus Literary Society, one of the oldest societies in William Chris- man, was organized in l9l9. The purpose of the society is to promote the mental, moral, and social interest of its members, and to afford an opportunity for studying the fine arts. A clever one-act play entitled, lust Before the Prom, was presented by the Nautilus as their assembly program. The Nautilus also presented a roller skating act and a novel trio for the Speech Department's benefit performance. The annual Mothers' Tea was held April 265 each mother was presented with a rose. On account of the ruling by the school board, the regular Christmas basket Was not given this year. Several of the Nautilus girls had parts in the senior play. Melba Moorman, with her lovely voice, had a leading role in the operetta. Iewell Allen has offered entertainment in many assembly programs with her Xylophone. ' Three Nautilus members, Anna Mae Goebel, lewell Allen, and Mae Zion, were fortunate in being elected to the National Honor Society in their Jumor year. The Inter-Society dance, in which all the girls' societies participated, was held March 17, in the boys' gym. The members of the Nautilus Literary Society Wish to express their sincere 4 appreciation of their sponsors, Mrs. Williams and Miss Stewart, Whose efficient direction has made their accomplishments possible. 68 - V ' L' ' ' - f-' -' '- f'J'-I!-Ew2-?f-?13- '45.iQ.Q 5' 1-.Qu-:Qalghvirrfzfrmizrzztmrizipgf'' ' L,,,Z,Q,g4l,gL, I Q-Ei,,:d.Li:::.-1? 3- 'Q-12:42--. . - A Q-A i L i KV -I T - -' 'W' Nf- -vcr .LN ...,........... .., . .. . . . ' - F.-.,.... N..7z...s.:1an.x.r..-.,....r.L3:.nmy-,a-:3,g,n --NY W :nam-mil! , First Semester Otticers Frances Hood- - -President Marilyn Pickrell--V. Pres. Doris Train ..... Secretary M, Sutton ...... Treasurer Second Semester Officers Dorothy A. Cook .... Pres. Betty Marler ...,. V. Pres. Frances Hood- .Secretary Ieanne Scott- - -Treasurer '- ' t. . .---, .,. , TOP ROW: Pyper, Marler, Bundschu, Hall, Chiles, Landenberger, Crabtree, I. Burgess. SECOND ROW: Scott, Peters, Wagoner, Sheldon, Anderson, Dillingham, Barto, D. Cook, Wills THIRD ROW: Mosier, Cook, Kramer, M. Burgess, Eighinger, Copple, Markey, McKim, Snavely FOURTH ROW: Barr, Peck, Curnutt, Charlton, Williams, Short, Gould, Compton, Upton, FIFTH ROW: Train, Pickrell, Miss Wilson, Hood, Miss McDonald, Sutton, Payne, Allen. Not in Picture: Maness, Stevenson. As-You-Like-It Dramatic Club To devote its time to dramatic art is the object ot this society. An original play, Written by Shirley lean Kramer, Betty jean Payne, and Marian Peters, was presented for an assembly program. At the meetings the Shakespearean play, As-You-Like-lt , was dramatized by the girls. Aiding the members are the sponsors, Miss Louise McDonald and Miss Geraldine Wilson. ln November each girl contributed to the Needlework Guild. The annual Christmas tea, Where the girls exchanged gifts, was held at Margaret Barr's. The members' mothers were entertained at a tea in April. The sophomores and juniors gave a banquet for the seniors at graduation time. Taking part in the senior play, lane Eyre, were Becky Chiles, Ieanne Barto, Barbara Bundschu, Dorothy Anne Cook, Betty Marler, and Barbara Landenberger. In the junior play were Harriett Allen and Marybelle Sutton: in the sophomore play, Marilyn McKim and Esther Wagoner. The two student body secretaries, Becky Chiles and Doris Train, were members of the society, as was the Envoy editor, Betty Marler. Doris Train, Marjorie Burgess, and Shirley jean Kramer were sponsors in the R. O. T. C.y Marybelle Sutton was sponsor lieutenant colonel. Taken into the National Honor Society when juniors were leanne Barto, Barbara Bundschu, Becky Chiles, Frances Hood, Betty Marler, and Marilyn Pickrell. 69 -1-D-112'--' fr 1-2 :...1-..L2...- -- A in-1-u.: -1 -.:.1:: ii-'F 1fI1QQ.mEnZ:Evr.-s.v.:nq.'enzu.-xc:u. ,L..A:.g:g-'- 535,g,g,,,1.gM,it.:1-g:51-:1LL- 133- 1' 5, j L.,:::1nx.v.-e:z:g:.4- - w.:-4.-sm-an-m3.:.....:.:-..-.....:QgQLu:fv-.:qm:ngw.Eq5Ei..:. :,..--- -- g:4:,:..:-.inn-3:-1.1-. - i m First Semester Betty N. Upton-- Oiiicers President Melba Kolb--V. President ' Dorothy Cook---Secretary - Gemiska Duncan..Treas,' J Second Semester Officers E Myron May ..... President A Alberta Kunz .... V. Pres. Evelyn Crabb--Secretary Margaret Barr--Treasurer I TOP ROW: May, Ware, Higgins, Bailey, Shrimpton, Sheldon, Winfrey. SECOND ROW: Dillingham, Landerberger, Angel, Covington, Burgess, Anderson, Webb, Rice, I Harper. THIRD ROW: Barr, Kuntz, Crabb, Page, Werner, Henson, Yocum, Pyle. ,FOURTH ROW: Shelton, Kolb, Upton, Miss Sampson, Cook, Haskins, Garrnan. 1 Not in Picture: Duncan, Louderback. K r E ' 1 Ari: Club , I For increase of knowledge, skill, and appreciation of art, as well as for service to the school, the Art Club was organized in l932. 4, Meetings have occurred every two Weeks, at which time various art l, activities have been carried on. A splendid spirit of cooperation and interest 'L has prevailed among the membership. The club has rendered much service to the school this year in making X posters advertising the current school activities, such as the operetta, the senior, junior, and sophomore plays, the Parent-Teacher Association benefit, I and the Speech Department benefit. A special committee painted the stage i set for the operetta, and another committee painted a very large banner for L stage decoration for the annual campaign tor student body officers, held i in Memorial Hall. 1 For its annual social function, the club served a chili supper in the Home Economics Department, November 22. The members were permitted to bring , guests, so a large crowd was present. The honored guests were Mr. Han- ' 1 thorn and Miss Vergie McCray. ' i Four members of the Art Club have been granted membership in the H' National Honor Society this year: Iohn Bailey, Evelyn Crabb, Betty Nelle L Upton, and Gemiska Duncan. 1 The members desire to express their appreciation oi their sponsor, Miss . Sampson, Whose untiring eiiorts have made their accomplishments possible. t. l 1. l 7 Q 1 2 uv-T 70 i, Y 5 - .- . : I 'l'f'-r-3:-L-I-w -3-r.-:s. mm'-:mrmf::m:1':1.mf:'1'Z1.r-22LZZTJ -3.,,-,,-.,.yg..-L--1:4-gJ,i:::g.,j:.g'g,g,g,'ggg.Q4g,Q?,Q.,,r-1--Ag-Us ,, , ,i , . . ..- - 'L 'B' ' '1 'N' '- -Men ,acnsmxuf '-- - - f 'ff-'-' 3573: 'x iv.:.t::.'::Li:wrar.vse:vrf.f :h3.1::amw.m,,,.,,,,,,L,, First Semester Officers Iennie L. Smith . President Frances Bullard- ,'V'. Pres. Iosephine Byrd . Secretary Emma I. Thompson -Treas. Second Semester Officers Iosephine Byrd--President Mary I. Lentz .... V. Pres. Betty I. Thomas-Secretary Eleanor Landfried--Treas. TOP ROW: Beal, Goebel, Hall, Cole, Weatherford, Gibson, Rowland, Edson, Donaldson. SECOND ROW: Griffith, Marler, Graham, Mann, Anderson, Bell, Landfried, Lentz. THIRD ROW: Thomas, Pyle, McCormick, Rogers, Lord, Sutton, Couchman, Zechmeister. FOURTH ROW: Chapman, Bullard, Smith, Miss Page, Miss Fallon, Thompson, Byrd. Not in Picture: Barnby, Bundschu, Burgess, Burroughs, Duckworth, Eighinger, Holdt, Iohnston, Kelley, Land, Moore, Payne, Peters, Skinner, Spears, Wallis, Warman, Whitaker, Williams. Commercial Club The Commercial Club, formerly known as Ye Merrie Stenos, was organized in 1930. The club is comprised of students who take commercial subjects. The organization was founded for the purpose of acquainting the students more thoroughly with the business world, of creating a more intensive interest in commercial subjects, and of arousing a sociable feeling among the people in the commercial department. Each year it has been the custom of the Commercial Club to award pins to the first year people attaining the speed of forty-five words a minute in typing, and eighty words in shorthand, and to second year people who meet the standards of sixty words a minute in typing and a hundred and twenty words per minute in shorthand. The club meets biweekly. Various programs are presented after the meetings. A clever play, Not to the Swift, was given by some of the members in their assembly program. True efficiency and inaccurate speediness were contrasted in this play. Those taking part in the play were Billy Moore, Patricia Donaldson, Marybelle Sutton, Thomas Duckworth, Marian Peters, Frances Bullard, and Bob Rowland. The club feels that much of their success is due to the sponsors, Miss Page and Miss Fallon, who have given their support to the club, and have earnestly endeavored to make it a success. it I t 71 - -Q.-wmmf. :r::4,..-..,..LL.i. ..l3,.QL2e:1m::.:: :Z-22-5i5,.J15,Z,.-rue.-im.-sri-Q:a1'1g,g.g,,,.i.Jmie:1e::::'rapt1,--if1.:Zig .R - -, , , E X I pw First Semester Officers Evelyn Nichols--President Maxine Tyson .... V. Pres. Cleo Potter ..... Secretary Dorothy Nazer, -Treasurer Second Semester Officers Maxine Tyson- -President Vera Frisbey .... V. Pres. Frank Ferguson-Secretary Dorothy Nazer--Treasurer TOP ROW: Potter, Lundquist, A. Dickson, Parker, Noland, Gordon, lennings. SECOND ROW: Crawford, A. Alderman, Risinger, Sims, Rotermund, Hartley, Horn, Cogan. THIRD ROW: Gillette, Holder, Hart, Gillette, Hartley, Knapheide, Frisbey, Hommes, Bagshaw. FOURTH ROW: Nichols, Ferguson, Paloney, Petentler, Duncan, Clum, Fereday, Constance, Lan- denberger, Chapman. FIFTH ROW: Reynolds, Meador, Nickell, Miss Chiles, Miss McCray, Tyson, Nazer, Denham, Srader. Not in Picture: M. Alderman, Cook, Gordon, Holsworth. Home Economics Club - Hs the name implies, the chief interest of the Home Economics Club is the home. Therefore the first aim is to create interest in the food and clothing departments of the school. The club is a state af-filated group, meaning that it has contributed to the state association and is recognized as a member of the Missouri State Home Economics Club. Although any member may ordinarily purchase the Home Economics association pin, the William Chrisman club adds a note of Worthy apprecia- tion to the possession of the pin by requiring that a member earn a certain number of service points before obtaining the pin. Points are given for hours of service performed in or for the club. Five hundred points must be earned for a bronze pin and a thousand points for a gold pin. The persons eligible for gold pins are: Maxine Tyson, Dwain Reynolds, Evelyn Nickell, Dorothy Nazer, Dorris Mae Meador, Vera Frisbey, and Teddy Crawford. Those eligible for a bronze pin are: Rosebud Denham, Albert Dickson, Helen Duncan, Eleanor Gillette, Eloise Gillette, Mayre Hart, Mabel Holder, Franklin Iennings, lulia Anne Noland, and Frank Ferguson. The capable sponsors of the club are Miss Vergie McCray, who directs the foods department, and Miss Margaret Chiles, who has charge of the clothing department. . 4 - it 1 -' l -' f'-T-I!-E1if-?l2fC45i1-vm:-anrm'::r:f:f:'1f::Lf:'f1'1'J:F21?Li2L,1liQ-e.LQ.l,Ls.uQ5-..u-:g-.z1.'4.:'.:::g.l:L. -1Q,g- .f..'L-- ---J c , L ,W , Ai mm.- - . . - . .ww . n.- ..-,........ --.. ... . . -. . . -- 'N -'- , .i.,. ,.,. .Jazz ....a...ns:n.n.a.-.... -.. ....A.- ...,.w,,,t.,. Officers Iacqueline Davis .... Pres. Mary lo Creighton-V. Pres. lean Mosier .... Secretary Frank Adams- -Treasurer TOPRIZODIV: Stegge, Searcy, lones, Hacker, Penn, Thiel, Zion, Carmichael, Tudor, Bundschu, Boyd, o er. SECOND ROW: Wilson, Sheetz, Thompson, Bonner, Kunz, Whitaker, Burgess, Meador, Hacker, Scott, Funk, Eighinger. THIRD ROW: Helm, Skinner, Sprague, Rupert, Holmes, Henderson, Cook, Gillette, Hart, Gillette, Lauderdale. FOURTH ROW: Cooper, Barr, Curnutt, l-lilton, Pickrell, Train, Copple, Upton, Oakes, Burroughs. FIFTH ROW: Niemeyer, Adams, Mosier, Davis, Miss Wilson, Creighton, Chiles, Cole, Desmond. Not in Picture: Epperson, Long. y The Spanish Club The Spanish Club was organized in 1926 tor Spanish students who wish to learn more about the Spanish speaking people of today and about their customs. Anyone making M or above in Spanish is eligible to become a members of the organization. This year the club has made a great deal of progress under the leadership ot Miss Geraldine Wilson. Miss Wilson takes the place of Mr. Dale Pigg, who resigned to accept a position at Shawnee Mission. The club had a membership of about titty students this year, and meetings were held monthly. Officers are elected for all year. Many interesting pro- grams have been presented at the meetings. Both Miss Mary Alice Hardin and Mrs. Fleming Pendleton, who has taught in Puerto Rico, gave very en- joyable talks about Mexico and the South American countries. Several programs of variety numbers were also given. On December 20, the club had a party at the home ot one ot the members. The club held a dinner on March 22 at Guadaloupe center, in Kansas City. About titty students attended. There they were served typical Mexican foods and Mexican entertainment was provided. All of the club members have cooperated very well on all activities, and the club looks forward to even more enjoyable and progressive Works in the coming year. 73 . ..m..-111.5 -1.2. .214 -J.... LI. 1-.I-e-:f-,.:f::'. ...:11': 1135,2,jQgQ.g,LQw.1,,u,,g,,-l:3 ,L,,g::.'- -'Q,g,,:g,,i.,L.,,,,::5g.1-gg'3-WL:-Q A :A-i ,1,l, , - ,:,,:. .' -. , First Semester Officers Doreen Lewis- . -President losephine Byrd-. .V. Pres, Barbara Bundschu. .Sec'y Betty N. Upton-Treasurer Second Semester Officers Barbara Bundschu . . Pres, Nancy Ferguson-V. Pres. losephine Byrd . Secretary Verda Vaughn .... Treas. TOP ROW Lentz Sheldon, Hamniontree, Edwards, Landfried, Noland, Thompson, Creason, Rholer. SECOND ROW Potts, Potter, Smith, Barto, Scott, Sutton, Warman, Couchrnan, Kunz. THIRD ROW Ferguson, Holder, Gillette, Holsworth, Mann, Hood, Zechmeister, Vaughn. FOURTH ROW Train, Upton, Lewis, Miss Doutt, Byrd, Bundschu, Pickrell. M Club The purpose of the M Club is to promote physical efficiency and sports among girls of William Chrisman. To join the club, the member must have acquired her state high school letter, which requires one thousand points earned through scholarship, pos- ture, health, sportsmanship, and participation in sports. After a girl has received her M, she is eligible for the state letter requir- ing fifteen hundred points in physical education, the super M. During 1938-39 Barbe Bundschu was the only person to merit the greater achievement. The club sponsors activities appropriate for each sport season of the year, at the end' of which a tournament is held between all gym classes. The winner of this inter-class tournament competes with the M Club: the vic- torious team of the championship game is awarded high school C's. In the latter months of the school year the M Club is enthusiastic in taking part in play days with the various schools in Missouri and Kansas. On such days Chrisman students make new acquaintances and gain under- standing of the skills and methods of basketball, volleyball, baseball, tennis, and other group games of players in different environments. The success of the Chrisman M Club this school year depends upon the individual effort and interest of the M Club girls, and the helpful spon- sorship of Miss Marjorie Doutt. - lm' t W 74 l .' 5-S-I-IZ--TSE '-3.f?.5'-7' 'vw 4- ' rzn,,.v:1L1a.1::'Zfz.321f2Z''- ' g,Qw.rm1f-..:z.f-:.11':LL'1:Ii-.fT.?'.L-L..IL,!-.. -L1-fr'-- - - - f- - - ' First Semester Officers Eleanor Creason ..,. Pres. Ioan Burroughs..V. Pres. Emma I. Thompson-Sec'y Dorothy A. Cook--Treas. Second Semester Officers Doreen Lewis . . . President Mary I. Lentz- . .V. Pres. Marilyn Pickrell .... Sec'y Betty Marler. . -Treasurer TOP ROW: Barber, Chapman, Beal, Barnby, Roseman, Crabb, Byrd, Hood, Barto, Holley, Goebel. SECOND ROW: Mann, Erwin, Chiles, Landenberger, Smith, Graham, Charlton, Daniels, Hall, Marler. THIRD ROW: Pyper, Zechmeister, Lord, Kolb, Maness, Lentz, Risinger, Allen, Zion. FOURTH ROW: Tyson, Couchman, Crabtree, Burden, Welch, Thompson, Rogers, Holsworth, Rupert, Charlton, Barr. FIFTH ROW: Train, Pickrell, Burroughs, Anderson, Miss Doutt, Creason, Cook, Thompson, Upton. Not in Picture: Bundschu, Kelley, B. I. Thomas, Lewis, Angel, Masterson, Watkins. Pep Squad In May, 1936, the William Chrisman Pep Squad was organized by a group ot junior girls. The club acts as an organized body to lead the school in their yells. To advertise the games, short pep skits were enacted by the girls in the weekly assemblies. Drills were given between halves at the football games, and a pep rally was held before the homecoming game. Only senior girls may be in the Pep Squad. This year the number was raised to sixty. The girls dressed in blue and gold, the school colors. The yell leaders, Barbara Bundschu, Vera Anderson, and Douglas Flan- ders, were very active in leading the yells at the games and in assemblies. All of the girls taken into the honor society in their junior year were mem- bers. They Were: Peggy Couchman, Becky Chiles, Anna Mae Goebel, Jewell Allen, Marilyn Pickrell, Frances Hood, Ieanne Barto, Betty Marler, and Mae Zion. Becky Chiles and Doris Train were the student body secretaries, and Betty Marler was editor ot the Envoy. Frances Hood was editor ot the Gleam. The following Pep Squad members are R. O. T. C. sponsors: Doris Train, Ioan Burroughs, Vera Anderson, and Esther Risinger. All of the members are active in their school Work and activities. The cooperation of the sponsor, 'Miss Marjorie Doutt, has been greatly appreciated by all the Pep Squad qirls. it ,lk . u, . Alxfll - 1.4--4..-'i.-..ss.k:.m::.::.:,:sg.:g,3ese..mmLe1gl3qg3ig-5-g,g,3,,,,,5,-,..,,5giii:5.3.F--5.gn- , Hanson, Kreeqer, L. Heflin, I. W. Davis, 'Captain Weatherford, Dyer, Thrutchley, C. Heflin Football Out of a small squad of grid prospects starting the season, twenty-four made the Bears team and sixteen played as Cubs. Chrisman traveled to foreign fields on September 24, to trounce the Northeast Vikings 14-0. All scoring was done by Chrisman's red-headed half- back, Don Ettinger, with fine blocking by Lyday and Kreeger. On September 30, the team went all the way to Olathe, Kansas, to ring up a total of fifteen points, allowing their opponents nothing. This time the scoring was shared between Lyday on a safety, Kreeger as result of a pass, and Hutchings, who cracked the line for the second touchdown. The season looked like one of those rare ones when the Bears made their third killing on October 8. The opposing Bears from East High made it tough by scoring first in the third quarter, but with a line plunge and an intercepted pass, Ettinger made the touchdown that gave Chrisman the edge, 13-6. Then in the first conference game, on October 15, the Shawnee Mission Indians came to hand Chrisman a 6-0 defeat. The power that the team had previously shown was gone, and injuries to Howerton and Lyday were sorely felt. Independence scored its greatest victory in the history of many long years of football attendance on the night of the Liberty game, October 21. In the years to come, an attendance of two thousand may become commonplace, 76 ag-yn:':'l lfQlgfjlflpgrq-Aggffiliivlxlziilt-J-sf':iQvr.'4:gt:'Z:Z1.:i12iii'' .' - .. f x 9' 'L' A ' A V' A ' V ' i ' :.':r'a'1:r:.:::ruau1za:..z..-r. .....,.T-S, ,.,..,:na,..,,,, , Y B- COX, A11Sii1'l, H11fChiY1QS, Lyclay, Duncan, Dawson, I. C. Davis, Ettinger Grounds, Bobbitt, Pickrell, E. Cox, Miller, Fulghum, Stockdale Football but that first record shattering crowd conclusively proved the value of light- ing the field. Seemingly celebrating, Ettinger kicked a field goal and, after I. W. Davis had scored in a sustained drive of sixty yards, he made a freak touchdown on his own kickoff to win l6-0. ln scoring a 7-0 victory over Sedalia, Chrisman won the hard way. The game was played at night on October 23, and this perhaps accounted tor the many fumbles. Again away from home, the Bears suffered a heart breaker to North Kansas City on November 4. The breaks and a fine heavy team were against them as Chris- man dropped it 12-7. Their defeat was handed them on November ll, by Odessa, on a 14-13 decision. Closing the season November 18, the Bears crushed Excelsior Springs 33-O. I. W. Davis, elected captain of the year, was high scorer with two touchdowns. Those making letters for the year are: C. A. Weatherford, Otis Grounds, Bob Hanson, Marc Pickrell, Clarence Heflin, Leslie Stockdale, Gale Eulghum, George l-lowerton, Ben Cox, Edgar Cox, Bob Hutchings, Lawrence Heflin, Don Duncan, Lawrence Austin, Herbert Dawson, Gene Dyer, Erwin Miller, Chet Lyday, I. W. Davis, I. C. Davis, Franklin Kreeger, Don Ettinger, Iack Bobbitt, and Dick Thrutchley. 77 .... . -. ,,, . . ,,. -.L- -V-..-.-rs-1...-...:':::-51211: fi-135 512:-I15v2i-.meulxp-:r::ul-.1f'Qi:' j 5gMf,A,mi,.g.,:,.Ag 515, ini. I- rf- f 'Q 1 -5-:g5n::r:tv.xn-1:i-,.-.-..-..------- ----viz:-.zz-....,..-,.,.,.... Y Kreeger Weatherford Moran captain' Lackland Ettinger Lyday Dawson Smith Hutchings Liddle Basketball William Chrisman s basketball team had a very successful season. The Bears lost only two games out of twenty. Chrisman went away from home December 22 to beat Shawnee Mission 31-20. After this encouraging start the Bears quickly took eleven straight games. The usual starting line-up composed of Ettinger Lackland Moran Kreeger and Hutchinson worked together with machine-like precision. The Bears played their second game on the 23d. On this night Centrals Blue Fagles were trimmed 29-24. Chnsman piled up a 39-22 victory to celebrate the first home game which was played with Westports Tigers on Decem- I -.Nf I I . I I I I I I I r I I I 5 I , , , , . I 1 I . , I 1 I H I . I I I ' I I I I ' I I I , I , I I . I I I ber 28. The North Kansas City Hornets were taken next to the tune of 22-15 at the Memorial Hall Ianuary 6. The 13th was unlucky for Rockhurst's Hawks. They were beaten 31-20. Richmond was played at the Memorial Hall January 30 and was beaten 32-16. C1inton's opposing Bears were trounced 46 28 on Chrisman's court lanuary 24 The closest and most exciting victory was played at Turner Kansas It was the first time an opposing team ever got ahead of Chrisman The score was close 28 27 Clinton s Bears were defeated again 2122 on Feb ruary 7 North Kansas City was defeated the second time 26 20 on the 10th The Rockhurst Hawks were taken on the following day 30 23 De LaSalle was played for the first time and beaten 33 20 on February 15 I I I , ' I 1. I , ' 3 . , , I 1 ' - , ' , ' I . - . i I ' 1 - ,V I -I 78 I 1 -.melbi-1-:-53:511.1IQa-L-1sQ2-1-QfQEQw1-3.Q:1h-L-Qziziire'isis-L4Qlf3fL:fskf4:s:5.::c-2-1f.:.L,.1mmiQs5.n:11-1-.L14...H-...Q--. .. .- '. q Y' ' 'J .'g:,-11.-Ilftrex-.L.'. ...,..,.....---f.....--,-.. . V - . . Abernathy, Piclcerill, Henley, Austin, Pickrell, I. W. Davis Sheetz, Reagin, Berislavich, Holmes, Higgins, C. Heflin, manager Basketball Chrisman's thirteenth game was unlucky. This game, played with Lib- erty February 20, was lost 28-30. This exciting game was made doubly tragic when Gene Moran suffered severe injuries after being thrown against a wall. The boys won the last game of the regular season. The St. loseph Benton Wildcats' were defeated 24-22. The Regional Tournament was held at Independence again on March 2, 3, and 4. Clinton's Bears were defeated by Chrisman at the first of the tourna- ment. In the semi-finals the Bears defeated Eldorado Springs. Chrisman defeated Rockhurst in the finals. This made the second straight year that Chrisman has won the Regional Tournament. The State Tournament was held at St. Ioseph. Chrisman was defeated by Trenton in the first game, but won consolation honors after defeating Iefferson City and Paseo. The following boys made first team letters: Franklin Kreeger, Bobby Hutchings, Ernie Lackland, Gene Moran, Herbert Dawson, Chester Lyday, Charles Smith, and Victor Liddle. Nine boys of the second team earned their letters: Leslie Abernathy, Mike Berislavich, Lawrence Austin, Marc Pickrell, I. R. Henley, Andy Reagin, Iames Holmes, Robert Sheetz, and Robert Madison. Clarence Heflin was student manager for the basketball teams. 79 , W - ' - 1- 'W 33'-ff1 -+311tri'--1-24-J-5-ikfs-4-xl-f9:r4i:iii:l'sAi.93:,.iJm.,Lf:QQ-.L-.E 1.-M111 -3 , - FIRST HOUR CLASS, BASKETBALL Girls' Gym The gym work under the supervision ot Miss Marjorie Doutt has been a success this year. The girls participate in many sports such as baseball, volleyball, basketball, cageball, and tennis. They have many things to play with-scooters, jumping ropes, and other equipment. Basketball is the favorite sport. The games are more interesting because they are played in a tournament. Each class chooses ten people for a team. They, in turn, choose their captain. The classes are arranged to play each other. The Winning team ot the semester plays the M Club to see which is the Winner. The winning team ot the first and second semester play to deter- mine Which girls receive their letters. The letter is blue felt placed on gold. At the bottom of the letter is the emblem signifying the sport. ln the gym classes the pupils are given- points for their Work. For one thousand points they receive an M, the highest honor for work in gym. At the close of the year, the gym classes have a play day, and the neighboring schools are invited. Various games are played and a posture parade is held. The most important thing to remember in the gym classes is sports- manship. 80 -H '-'- 'f-'- .::. 1:-4. SECOND HOUR CLASS, BASKETBALL Boys' Gym A well-rounded program was conducted in the boys' physical education and intramural department throughout the whole year. The annual gym class aerial dart tournament was held, and was won by Eugene Walker, who defeated William Markey in the finals. The annual gym class volley ball tournament was won by the fourth hour all-stars. The annual free-for-all basketball tournament was held before Christmas with eight teams competing, and was won by the Bear-Cats. After Christmas an intramural league was formed, composed of all boys in school except those on the high school squad. Boys were allowed to pick their own teams if they desired, or they were placed on teams. The league was won by the East Side Gangpcomposed of Norman lones, Leroy West, William Tignor, Earl Hudson, Leonard Lesh, and Everett Sherman. Each gymn class was divided into teams and held a tournament with the winner from each class playing the other classes. This tournament was won by the sixth hour class. The annual gym all star tournament was held between the best players 1n each class and was won by the sixth hour class The players were Bur nice Houtchens Frederick Gaulter William Tignor Leslie Abernathy Lester Gunzel Richard 'VIcCandless and Verne Sinclair The annual gym letter test is now being given with a great deal of interest and with one of the best classes of contestants weve ever had Fifteen boys will be awarded gym letters at the completion of the test The annual table tennls tournament open to all boys 1n school 15 now going on with a large list of players The annual tennis tournament will be held later 1n the spring and the annual Chrisman field day will be held May 5 as a climax to the year s work , , 1 1 , i 1 ' I 1 I I I I , 1 2 - - -s-- : A :Z '57-T-1I--.1.. ff. ImQIl.:1:::.'r.'::: 235.2-Zliqimivfm-aa:-.wxuzvr:-1.2.5311-12''Si-Tyvlall-P4:v,:vgu':::1:s.':r1,312ZQ'j,.,'I,l': V g2 i l OFFICERS Cadet Colonel-I. C. Davis V mem. Col.--Robert Phelps 3' Maj. lst Bat.-Gene Sterrett ll Maj. 2d Bat.-Richard Cole .Q Drum Majornlohn Bailey TOP, COMPANY Ag BOTTOM, COMPANY B. M R. o. T. c. T 1 In completing its fourth year, the regiment of William Chrisman R. O. T. C. . has made rapid progress that would have been impossible without the inspir- l ing leadership of Major Harry E. Pendleton and the capable assistance of f i Sergeant Haskell Dean. Beginning as a battalion of three rifle companies, it the unit has grown in size to the present regiment of four rifle companies and ,ll the band. 1 This year an experiment was tried. An R. O. T. C. study hall was worked out whereby cadet oiticers were in charge and responsible for the conduct of the cadets. This has been but another step in the training for good citizen- N, ship and necessary leadership. l Perhaps the most important stride, however, was the acknowledging of the R. O. T. C. band as a part of the school's curriculum. lt has become one of the most active organizations in Chrisman, serving as inspiration for players on the fields of sport and giving the major part of two assemblies. Moreover, Mr. Frank Martin, energetic instructor oi the band, made possible an invitation of the Kansas City lce Hockey Club to play at one of the Grey- hounds' games. ' Sponsors again shared a large part oi the activities of the corps. Colonel I. C. Davis, Lieutenant Colonel Phelps, Majors Sterrett and Cole, and the company commanders were allowed to choose their own sponsors, who were Colonel, Patricia Donaldson, Lieutenant Colonel, Marybelle Suttony Majors, H 82 CAPTAINS Company A- - -Philip Frye Company B .... T. Markey Company C. .Robert Riley Company D- -lack Bobbitt Captain of Band.R. Phillips TOP, COMPANY C: BOTTOM, COMPANY D, R. O. T. C. Julia Larwill and Doris Train: Captains of Companies A, B, C, and D respec- tively, Vera Anderson, Waunita Rupert, Shirley lean Kramer, and Ioan Burroughs. The effective coaching of Sergeant Dean has been largely responsible for the success of the unit's rifle team. When firing in competition with schools of eight states, a consistent and highly efficient team is needed for victory. Therefore, the team is doubly proud of having won fourth place in the Corps Area and having been entered in the national match. Again the gala affair of the social season at Chrisman was the R O T C Ball In the customary manner of formal military occasions after the guests had passed down the recelving l1ne there followed a grand march and flag ceremony that was conceded to have been the most lmpressive ceremony ever witnessed by the spectators ln holding their fourth annual lnspectlon on May l the unit put on a performance that was the cllmax of all their drill and knowledge of the sub Ject The review before the lnspector was indeed worthy of a senior unit of university cadets The year 1939 marks the fourth and last year we are sorry to write that Major Pendleton 1S to be the P M S and T of Independence lt 1S a good friend and able leader who is leaving us . . , 1 1 I ' I . ....- 4 f-T. cz 1: 1 1. 'g,'.,.L--lf. 4 ,Luvv.-:-:':2'.L:1Tf: 'L'.l'Q..IfI1EQi-6-fvu:.1B-.4x:r:wa.-e:t:-:l-.Q:g::gL 'i ' 5 QJL-nz 5:::f::ff.'l.1.2,g' Z3'j -TQ 7 1 V SEWING, MISS MARGARET CHILES Franklin, Servant of All Aqeless saint of common sense Entered the City of Friends penniless, Yet from whence He Was sent in honor and esteem To serve his country. Venerated by kings and queens- Self-disciplined in fruqality Yet beloved for his philanthropy. Master of a thousand arts Whose pen does pierce The superficialities of human hearts To show our Weakness. He, in his rneekness Found the key to the art of virtue. Paciiist by conviction, yet A rebel because ot his conscience. The paradox-a perfect man. Eleanor Landfried '40, .' ' -.ff':f'5S-2- 31151, '15 fm -- . 4 1::n,..:-::..::-:Q-5.5:111''Q '-.L-.Livuszr-n::.f:4u:11:g.j1g.gg,g,,.gg,,5L3j,.A.1,4L,:-5 A ,N H ,fl QQVIQQ -5 . wg , ' gilgiil .5'ffsf5' .F . '..'-,MQJE ,, ' 's4.1?3fL' - 1 13 I X l xl TOP ROW: Bailey, D. Cook, Hood, Duncan, Crabb. SECOND ROW: Bundschu, Markey, Barto, Carmichael, Miller. Gleam Staff Many students have found that they can render valuable service to their school by working to make the Gleam an annual of which the student body can be justly proud. Several members of the start met at various times during the summer, made plans for the art work, and chose the standards and ideals of the National Honor Society as the theme for this year's annual. Frances Hood, as editor-in-chief, carried much of the responsibility and worked diligently as head of the literary start: She was aided by Ieanne Barto, Lad Carmichael, Anna Mae Goebel, lean Mosier, Blondina Reagan, Rosemary Chapman, Betty lean Thomas, Wanda Lord, George Peglar, Eleanor Landfried, Bobby Penn, and Dorothy Mills, who wrote and edited articles, gathered information for the alumni section, and checked students' names, honors, and pictures. Miss Emina Hill capably supervised the work of the literary staff. The art start was in charge of the art editors, Evelyn Crabb, Dorothy Ann Cook, and Gemiska Duncan, who worked on the dummies and drew most of the designs. Their assistants, Melba Kolb, Myron May, lohn Bailey, Mary Io Creighton, Doris Henson, Bertha Werner, Betty Nelle Upton, Alberta Kunz, Alice May Yocum, Bettye Anderson, Faye Haskins, Opal Hartley, Dorothy Gold, Louise Potts, Liesbeth Land, Fadona Lee Bell, Arthur Sheldon, Maxine Webb, Ruth Angel, Maxine Masterson, Lawrence Ware, Howard Grapes, 6 U '4W?-I-514?-TQ3--Iii-iisii 7:5-rs-ss:::z,:f1m1::':':-.:.?1111''- ' A-AS.l.l-Ls.-iir :. ...4L:'.:::g ' ' . - f,f,-:-U ' --A - tf3 ls --'-- v.- V.-. WN 1 -.We-e-Lf-'ei--nssffi-ff':?r:-zfrfz Lf-1-.us-.Q-.:.s...,...mN..sg. TOP ROWS BYYC1, Mann,'Holsworth, Kunz, Creighton, Fenn, Werner, May, Webb, Russell. SECOND ROW: Lord, Mills, F. Meyers, Peglar, Kolb, Gordon, Haskins, B. I. Thomas, Upton. THIRD ROW: R. Chapman, Kirkham, Landfried, I. L. Smith, Anderson, E. I. Thompson, Henson, Yocum, I. Mosier. FOURTH ROW: Ware, Bell, Angel, Sheldon, Roberts, Masterson, Goebel, Grapes. Not in Picture: Train, Townsend, R. Higgins, Tudor, Baucom, M. Gordon, Potts, Lauderdale, Hartley, Peck. Assistant Gleam Stait Gladys Martin and Lorren Gordon shared many smaller tasks on the dum- mies and worked cutting and mounting the pictures. Miss Nell Sampson directed the art stait in their work. The advertising staff instructed by Mr. Earl Phillips Worked industriously to secure the ads which furnish a large part of the money required to print the Gleam. Heading the staft were Barbara Bundschu Doris Train and Erwin Miller- they were assisted by Iames Townsend Martha Iane Tudor Rodney Higgins and Bernice Baucom. The typing staft composed of Iosephine Byrd Emma Iean Thompson Iennie Lee Smith Lucy Ann Mann Neita Holsworth and Faye Myers pre pared all material for the printer They were directed by Miss Ada Fallon Doris Train Earl Roberts and Iack Kirkham contributed to the success of the Glearn with their snapshots of students and teachers Directed by M1ss Ianie Chiles Iohn Bailey and Tom Markey were in charge of the bus1ness department of the Gleam They kept in touch with the photographers engravers and printer and took care of all financial matters Students Who Worked according to their talent and ability in any one of these six departments should be complimented for their part in making the Gleam a success lm 2 lx: Z. qt I I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I , 1 , I I 1 1 ' I I . . . . 1 . I I 1 I I I ' I 1 I . . - 5 I 1 I f- i , vit, f ,Inn I I - ' . . .t-M.. rf in 12.1.1 :-L.-.LC-. aiu-tv:-::z:.::.-: '.TIS..T,Ifi:Q-Q:15a5:.u-C:1.-ixa.zrLri:g7,q::f.Q 'A ' A5112-+L-u 54ux1:rir.'tf1.lL'Z3-' 'Y-' I T'l . ., . V .fn .-qv.. .L .L -,MW '-,.s.'v-ana 1 ' - Il-1 ' . , I f TOP ROW: Harms, Kirlcham, Goebel, Edwards, Del..cmge, Webbink, MOHTUQUGI Hacker, l- SOON. l Landfried, Baucom. I SECOND ROW: A. Pyle, S. Kramer, R. Chapman, Potts, Peters, Cathcart, E. I. Thompson, Creason, j Lentz, I. L. Smith. l THIRD ROW: Upton, Train, Payne, Resch, Hart, Spears, B. I. Thomas, Copple, Burroughs. t FOURTH ROW: Wilkie, Tudor, Chiles, Marler, Miss Singleton, Miss Lucas, Townsend, Byrd, Lan- , denberger. v Envoy Staff To keep the school informed has been the aim of the school paper since it was begun in 1898, under the name of the School Advocate. The name has been changed several times, but throughout the years it has always stood for this principle. From a small staff, the paper has grown until now more than fifty persevering students are amenable for the present Envoy.- This group of people, under the direction of their sponsor, Miss Potter, has Worked earnestly to issue a paper Worthy of Chrisrnan, and the finished paper has been exchanged with schools outside the boundaries of th e United States. Miss Lucas and Miss Singleton have spent countless hours helping to make the paper a success, and it was through the efforts of Mr. Phillips that the paper was furnished with enough advertisements to finance it. Betty Marler was editor during the first semester. Her aim was to give the students a paper they would enjoy and one that woud carry out the high standards set by former editors. During the second semester, Iames Townsend was at the helm of the paper. He introduced the use of two-column headlines. Among those Whose services were inestimable to the Envoy were lose- phine Byrd, Betty lean Thomas, Eleanor Creason, and Alb ert Pyle. 1 1 88 - , Y , Q Q. .J,Q. . -.-,1,.,- :':g:3:.g,ggg:.j33.':g.-1I'115,31-,,Q,,,1-511-Qygv.:-Lzg1:f:f:w.:.3:Lf12Z,j- iu-..aru1r-.:n:,.-:4:1::.C1:2L'..ZZ.,,Z.-,.-.M-exons.:-::::1:xxx Lt.. .. ...., Y -f . 1 A ' 1. ..., . L . 3-Q ...... -..,...... -... , - - ..,. ..-....-- . ....::1-nas.. ss -.f....-. . . 'avi' T' 'T ,S IIVIRJA' 1 r' TOP ROW: Carter, Ramsey, Dempsey, Mclntyre. SECOND ROW: Pyle, Wilson, Brauninger, Spears, Graham, THIRD ROW: Stewart, Trout, Miss Northern, Morman, Monsees Debate The question for the state debating teams this year Was, Resolved, That the United States should establish an alliance with Great Britain. In the first state debate with Lees Summit, the Chrisman team, taking the negative side, lost the decision. ln the second state debate with Raytown, the Chris- rnan debaters, upholding the affirmative proposition, were successful. Chris- rnan then met Rockhurst, again taking the affirmative. Losing this debate put Chrisman out of the running for the state contest. During the year Chrisman teams have successfully engaged in the Atchison, Topeka, Kansas City, Kansas, Missouri Valley, and Lexington tournaments. On March 2, 3, and 4, Chrisman entered a team, composed of Billy Monsees, Billy Stewart, Grace Morman, and Elbert Dempsey, in the National Forensic League tournament at Liberty. Other members of the debate squad are: I. C. Davis, Torn Markey, Albert Pyle, Frederick Mclntyre, Rosemary Spears, Buford Brauninger, and Ioanne Wilson. Miss Harriett Northern, English teacher, sponsored the debate group until she left in December to teach at Westport. Miss Nanabel Cassell, who took Miss Northern's place, now sponsors debate. 89 lite!! tu, 4 v ' i l t F I I 3 5 i 1 ! i l 1 . i Q t . P l 1 t 1 , r 1 I if he 'nllzhfl 3 I t V ' --f-1-1-fr- J 'f ---Z Vg- -.- ,.....,.r - on-: A-::: '-.1'a::..':: f',L' T . 1 4Qxu.1:Lfi':::::g L' . ..:7. -i.fI.-.....1 . . . . . . . . H Q . Q l . ..,..-- vnu,-auv.mu --- -L-- -1- - - !-I q .QNT5 n:,:u-anuam-rnuusg......- - ,,,,...:ua:fm-.naw r STANDING Frye, D. Cook, Youngs, E. I. Thompson, Chiles, Carmichael, Bundschu, Marler, E Moorman, Barto. . SEATED Lentz, Gibson, Landenberger, Kolb, Miller, Graham. X. Senior Play On March 23 and 24 the senior class presented its annual play. A creditable portrayal ot lane Eyre as adapted by Wall Spence from the novel by Charlotte Bronte, was given, capably directed by the class sponsors, Miss Ianie Chiles and Mr. Ioseph Biter. The publicity for the play was directed by Miss Mabel Potter, assisted by Lorraine Watkins, Ioan Burroughs, Iosephine Byrd, Robert Russell, and I. C. Davis. , Miss Margaret Chiles was in charge of the costumes, assisted by Gladys Doty, Betty Miller, Dorothy Bagshaw, and Iulia Anne Noland. The manual training department, under Mr. Henry Wininger's instruc- tion, constructed the scenery. The art classes, dir made the posters. ected by Miss Sampson, The make-up was in charge of Mrs. Mary Foster Williams, Mr. O. l... Athey, and Mrs. Aileen Franklin. The ticket sales were managed by Mr. Earl Page, George Peglar, lan Cobb, Ed ar I h H g o nson, oward Grapes, Earl Hudson, and Robert Russell. Ushers for the performances were Anna Wilkie, Martha Iohnson, Faye Myers, Betty lean Thomas, Iune Hommes Kathryn Shoemak , El C , e eanor rea- son, and Bertha Werner. Robert Adams, Robert Riley, and Jennie Lee Smith were responsible for the properties. The stage managers were Donald Zion and William Tignor. ' 1- 90 .'-'1'f'Jf'I-E-C4313'JAf?f:QE.wfaQQm-ssQ2rfg:fLzx.1:1':1.1.1Z1?1'' lQw.:1-iczr-.:..-:xu.r?.::f'.1.g,L'.L.i3mQ1xm1-::::::g:'rLL 31. J., - 1 ..- 1--4 .-1 .1 J ..-.:. ...... . ..,,...-.. .nr 1: Q . w - . . .-- ff. .1 5. ,.-.r.' za.-. m:.m.:t. , STANDING: Riley, Zion, Adams, Tignor, Gard, I7 SEATED3 Bflqshaw, Wilkie, lohnson, l. L. Smith, B. I. Thomas, F. Myers Hommes Senior Play The role of lane Eyre was Well portrayed by Becky Chiles, who possessed all the grace and charm that the authoress intended the heroine should have. Left an orphan at the age of three and sent to Lowood Institute upon her guardian uncle's death, lane came to Thornfield Hall, in Milcote, England, at the age of eighteen as governess to Adele Verens, Whom Edward Rochester had adopted. Lad Carmichael, the troubled master of Thornfield, handled his part admirably. Marilyn Graham was his protege. lane soon became acquainted with the members of the household: Mrs. Fairfax, the housekeeper, played by Enid Moormang Nora, an Irish servant girl, cleverly enacted by Betty Marlerp and Grace Poole custodian ot the mysterious west wing portrayed by Ieanne Barto The master at once became attached to lane but did not express h1s love until the mystery was cleared The role of Dowager Lady Ingram a matchmaker was exceptionally well taken by Melba Kolb Her daughter Lady Blanche was enacted by Mary lean Lentz Barbara Landenberger was Lady Mary Lady Blanche s soph1st1 cated sister Another important part was taken by Barbara Bundschu who was Bertha th Woman in the West Wing Others in the cast were Bessie Leaven e insane lane s one time nursemard played by Emma lean Thompson Dr Carter by d Erwin M1ller Sir Wilfred Lynn by Henry Clay Gibson Zita an ol Q'YIDsy by Dorothy Ann Rivers by lack Youngs Cook Richard Mason by Phihp Frye and the Reverend Iohn I 1 I 1 1 1 I ' I I . . . I T . I 1 . . , I 1 ' , - , 1 - 1 7 , 1 I I I I I . I . - ww- -f--1. -- - ..---- -... - genie:-zvnfxmzg .:t:g,,Lp,1g,,,g,5,5yL.ag,,,,,K,,-,g:f,g.ggQ:g-h,---'- MKQEJL.-.fii.-i..iV-g.A.lm--V STANDING Hammontree Skinner Ktrlcharn Montague W1ll1ams Townsend R Higgins Duckworth Hacker Sher Curnutt SEATED D Meador H Allen Sutton lunlor Play On December 8 and 9 the Junior class under the direction of Miss Cravens Miss Fallon and Mr WIHIHQGI presented 1ts annual play The productlon was a three-act comedy Here Comes Patricia by Eugene G. Hater. Patricia Grayson CLois Williamsl a rich spoiled young girl shocks the small town of Fern Lawn by taking charge of the local filling station. Inquiry reveals that she is Patricia Hammond. Within a week she is threatened with being run out ot town by Mrs. Smith-Porter, a domineering small town matron, and Adam Wade tThomas Duckworthl, a hot tempered little man. Patricia has -the friendship of Tim Hopper, the town bum flames Townsendl. Never having been driven out oi town before, Patricia views the prospect with delight. Much to his dismay, Iimmy Clark tRodney Higgins Thursday and lack Montague Friday nightl, assigned to the task of getting rid of Patricia, falls in love with her. Mrs. Carroll CDoris Meadorl, is an interested spectator of the affair. Bashful Bud Flannigan Claclc Kirkhaml has his hands full enter- taining Angelina Knoop tMarceline Hamrnontreel and Minnie Knoop tViv1an Skinnerl, who have matrimonial designs. Elbert Hastings tArthur Hackerl is Patricia's cousin, who is often exasperated by the coy Elsie Crowder tMary- belle Suttonl. The play is climaxed when Patricia is discovered to be the daughter of the governor. 92 1 , . .. .,.. 2.11. gd., -L-, B.:-enum-fr.:-svz1:e:.v:f:z::1f11.:.g:132''J' 'Q-8-ss-n.n:r.:.--.-':L:1-1-.:::: .2,,-,n3 g.w,,mm. . A L, ., ..-. Q.-vm.-. .... ' AT' -g 'Lpd-' STANDING: Ketchum, Carty, Petrovic, McKim, Witty. SEATED: Penn, McCormick, Wagoner. . Sophomore Play On February 24, l939, the sophomores presented Romeo and lane. It was a clever comedy with a well chosen cast. lane CMarilyn McKiml was plain but not dull. She saved the day-and Romeo-more than once. Letty, her sister lMarian McCorrnickl, Was very attractive but spoiled. Their father was Doctor Kenyon lBobby Fennl. Romeo lAlexander Petrovicl was given charge of a very precious box. On the Way to the bank he was chased by Brett, the villain lGale Ketchuml. To escape he came into the Kenyon home where he met Iane and Letty. He fell in love with Letty, but he had to leave before their romance had pro- gressed beyond roses. Their correspondence Was carried on by lane. When Borneo returned from Washington, he Was stabbed by Brett. He was left at the Kenyon residence .to regain his strength. With lane as his nurse, he soon learned that it was she he loved and not Letty. Other characters in the play Were Mallory, of the Secret Service lLeRoy Cartyl, General Tancredi Clftichard Wittyl, and Dagrnar, Crown Princess of Rovcmia 4Esther Wagonerl. The play Was directed by Miss Benfield and Mr. Conyers. At the end of the third act they were presented with gifts of appreciation by the cast. 93A lf! 7 we V . ----..,...., .u.,2... -..: -..:. -.:,1.,,gg,,,g.,5,i,.,Lu,,:L.:4.,:r,--- 3 c,,,,-,:1.:-. ..1-. . . ll Rail :tt N111 I it . .t 1 1 JJ Qt -it ft .tt tt ,.t.t TOP ROW: Reynolds, Lentell, Shikles, Margargee, G. Smith, Conoley, Trumble, Zang, Gordon. SECOND ROW: Beckett, E. Moorman, M. Zion, Mosier, Thurman, Rupert, Miller, Welch, Burroughs. THIRD ROW: Geib, Ioice, M. Alderman, Noland, M. Moorrnan, Pyper, A. Couchman, Francis. The Christmas Program The Envoy Christmas Tree, which has become an important part of our Christmas celebration, was in its usual place in the hall. The tree, decorated very gaily, does a great deal toward creating the Christmas spirit around William Chrisman, and both the faculty and the student body very greatly appreciate this gift of the Envoy staff. Another Christmas tradition is the caroling in the halls. On the day before school is dismissed for the Christmas holidays, a group of students from the music department goes through the halls singing carols. The effect is very beautiful and all Chrismanites look forward to this yearly caroling The Christmas assembly was sponsored according to tradition by the senior class They were aided in the presentation by the music department under Miss Iessie Smith Reverend Clark gave a short talk on the true meaning of Christmas and gave the prayer The orchestra played a medley of Christmas carols and the Prelude from LArl1es1enne Suite by Bizet and the chorus sang three numbers A Christmas Lullaby The Prayer from Hansel and Gretel and The Christmas Hymn Betty Marler gave a Christmas reading and Betty Nelle Upton played a violin solo accompanied by Kenneth Turner on the accordian The audience Joined in the singing of several carols at the close of the assembly - , . . . . . 1 Q' I ' .gjt If 1 1 - . . . . . . . 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Martin, Ioice, Watkins, Coil, Shikles, Kenaqy, Trumble, Breeze Iennings, Wheaton, Meador, Doty, Holman, Noland, LEFT TO RIGHT: Butterworth, Moorman, Allen, Cole, MUUGSSI Couchmcmf Reynolds, Anderson, Cousley, MCIYQUTQ Hollywood Extra, a clever operetta with delightful music, romance, and comedy, was presented February 2 and 3 by the Music Department, under the direction of Miss Iessie Smith, assisted by Mr. Wininger and Miss Orr. Irene won a movie contest, but could be only an extra, because of Rita Lupa's.jealousy. Uncle Abner came to Hollywood to help. He succeeded and all turned out well. A well-picked Cast gave splendid performances. The characters were: Uncle Abner Maynard, postmaster of I-Iopetown, Richard Cole, Irene, his ward, Ardis Couchmanp Bob Wilcos, subconsciously in love with Irene, Dwain Reynolds, Debby, sister of Bob, loan Burroughs: Hannah Hilltop, with views about I Hollywood, Melba Moorman, Corporal Benson, of the Northwest Mounted, Bernard Butterworth, Rita Lupa, a movie star, Vera Andersong Marty t Williams, a Hollywood extra, Melville Margar- gee, Harold DeBunker, m ovie director, Bob Conoleyp Isaac Golden- rod, movie magnate, Elvin Webbink: and a dancer, Mary Maness. The instrumental ac- nished by the high school orchestra with Mae Zion and lewell Allen at the piano. ee, Zion, Webbink, Burroughs. 95 - - V:---ww-Q-fx 1f-I1,-:ggl.,1L7.'- A-Ln-1-U.:-:::':z.'z:.S-'FJ,S1QL,Q151.13a-af:-.-Qnge.-4155-4g:j::.gz ' :,5,j,.f.Q,,,,gL-L-7113,-,fggglggyvljr- A 'j --gl -,Q . cornpaniment was fur- 3,53 American Legion, was furnished by the Glee Club and the chorus classes. .-.sal-,-:gm-nw-ws::nuaur:w.:.. . ...-..-....... - 441- wee-w-Juneau-mga--. . First Semester Ofticers Dwain Reynolds.President Peggy Couchman- V. Pres, Melba rMoorman-Secretcrry Richard Cole, Doris Pyper .... Treasurers ,, Second, Semester Officers M. Moorman .... President Doreen Lewis .... V. Pres, , .tx Rachel Peck .... Secretary Vera Anderson, , B. Butterworth ..... Tre-as. . TOP ROW: Watkins, Walker, Martin, Robinson, Edwards, Tomlinson, Lewis, Turner, Kenagy, Lentell, D. Zion, I. Thomas, Hall, Richerson, B. Cook, Kroesen, Calvin. SECOND ROW: Barber, Hendershot, K. Wheaton, Barrett, Thatcher, A. Alderman, Clifford, Iohnson, Bell, C. Miller, Conoley, Youngs, Holdt, Miller, A. Baker, E. Moorman, Holmes. THIRD ROW: Leach, lacobsen, Brewer, Friend, Hart, Epling, Anderson, Angel, Hammontree, jg Noland, Mann, Lentz, Thompson, Pyper, Sutton, I. L. Smith, Wheeler. '13, FOURTH ROW: Cogan, Ferguson, M. Smith, Moore, P. Couchman, Mosier, Resch, Holsworth, Miss Smith, Kolb, Gault, Rupert, Thomas, Kelley, Peck, Petentler, Pyle. 1 FIFTH ROW: Bullard, Burroughs, Allen, M. Zion, M. Moorman, A. Couchman, Reynolds, Cole, ,, Blake, Margargee, Trumble, Crawford. it Glee Club I Y T The Glee Club is one of the largest and most active organizat1ons in I Chrisman. More than one hundred students have taken part this year. On Tuesday of each week the chorus prepares for Christmas carolmg, gp, assembly program, and the operetta. The music for the Armistice Day broadcast which was sponsored by. the it This club has also given other performances outside of school all of which were highly commendable. ' Three quartets Were chosen from the Glee Club The g1rls quartet, com posed of Melba Moorman Peggy Couchman Marcina Breeze and Enid Moor man have appeared in many assembly programs The boys quartet con sists of Frank Zang Ronald Lentell Dwain Reynolds and Bernard Butter worth These groups participated in contests held at North Kansas C1ty and Columbia The two accompanists who have helped to make the Glee Club a success were Mae Zion and Iewell Allen The outstanding accomplishment of the Glee Club was the annual operetta Hollywood Extra given February 2 and 3 The members of the Glee Club wish to express their sincere appreciation to Miss Iessie Srn1th sponsor for her guidance this past year r l v I t .tl . l w tw r I I l tl' . . . I t . . l l l I t t t l l I I ,, I t - ' Htl - . . I I l ' . N , , U: ' ' I ' ,yt . I I I ' 5 1 - - - ' . It ' . at , , I - I 1 ' I ' ll H . 5' I 1 . ' ' ' I l L 1 1 1 . . 'Q , ', - . U , , N ' - gf -.':'.-gg.g.g.5r.3:gr':5,2g5'--' 55,4-rtiimv ,.-.-nz::1':1aaiiziilhlqali-Qf lL4LJ-4-r--'f - 41- --'-'k7 'r ' -- --f --15-: 3'-:: :4'2:z ' EFI.-Z? - : ':?-::.-QL' .arm-x . sm. - .f. un . N mag- .Qt V- -mana. rr J, , Lx X 1 First Semester Officers Franklin Kreeqer .... Pres. Lawrence Clark- -V. Pres. Raymond Necessary.Sec'y Wendell Pate- - -Treasurer Second Semester Officers Albert Pyle ..,.. President Aileen Williams- -V. Pres. Edith Barmore- -Secretary Ronald Lentell- -Treasurer TOP ROW: DePoortere, Wilson, Blackburn, Hartman, Kreeger, Lentell, Clark, Sacco, Young, C lohnson, l-lonaker. SECOND ROW: Allen, Davidson, Easter, M. Iohnson, Patrick, McCaulla, Cockran, Breeze, Ed- wards, Nolan. THIRD ROW: Nelson, Slusher, Lonzo, Willoughby, Necessary, Bilquist, Miss Smith, A. Iohnson Savage, Williams, Francis. FOURTH ROW: Neel, Lefman, Peck, Taylor, Pyle, Haskins, Pate, Davis, Warren, Turner. Not in Picture: E. Barmore, R. Barmore, Reavis, Duncan, Orchestra Recognition should be given to the William Chrisman orchestra, under the direction of Miss lessie Smith, which willingly furnishes the school with any type of music whenever called upon. The orchestra is composed ot students who desire to have the pleasure of becoming acquainted with orchestra music and who enjoy playing in a group. The orchestra has forty- four members. Special mention should be made of Frederick Young, Wilda Nelson, Ioan Slusher, Boyce McCaulla, and Raymond Necessary, who represented William Chrisman High School in an all-district orchestra at the District Teachers' Meeting held at Warrensburg in October. The orchestra played on a number ot programs during the year. About thirty-three members played the accompaniment for the operetta, Hollywood Extra, which was given February 2 and 3. The entire orchestra furnished music for the Armistice program, the Christmas program, the Chrisman Variety Show, between acts of the senior, junior, and sophomore plays, and for an assembly given April 15. The orchestra played for the baccalaureate service and for the commencement exercises. Several of the students entered contests at North Kansas City by invita- tion, and the state contest at Columbia, and brought honors to Chrisman as usual. Programs by the orchestra are looked forward to and are always well attended. E.. A - --- 97 - ' , ...ssh 1- ff Y 1 Z- ..J.- lv-.vent-41,-:':v. -.:.L .-. 'C1LI,?,Qg,,Q,5,gZ,,1,1:,,-,x..,g1gg:s-Q:-gLg-3g1g,j,,Q,,jQ-,fmgr:r::L? LTL-121-1 11,1 , '.. Sponsor: Rex A. Conyers OFFICERS Lorren Gordon..President I. E. Niemeyer- ,Secretary Robert Riley .... Treasurer TOP ROW: Riley, Mr. Conyers, Kurtz, Hedrick, Laudie, Bush, Closson, Pollard, Davies. SECOND ROW: Sellers, Coswell, Edwards, R. Noland, West. THIRD ROW: Chapin, Gordon, Bales, Niemeyer, Doutt. Wildlife Conservation Society The society was organized in Ianuary, l937, in response to the urgent need for wild life and forest conservation. Among the initial purposes of the society was the establishment of a wild lite sanctuary. This of course meant the providing of the three needs of Wild lite, namely, food, Water, and cover. Through the eiiorts of I. D. Beets, Ir., founder oi the society, several land owners consented to the use of their land for conservation study and activities. The society members then posted the area of nearly l200 acres as a wild lite sanctuary, and have since been improving theenvironmental con- ditions necessary tor different types of Wild lite. In Working toward the aim of reforestation, approximately 5,000 young trees have been planted in places where they are needed. A permanent Watering place has been established by the building of a dam across a small stream on the area. A feeding project has been carried on, by which the song birds and quail are being restored and protected, especially during the Winter months. As a spring and summer project, it is the intention of the Club to establish several nesting and producing areas for song birds, feed and Water them, and carry on the bird-banding activities started in February oi this year. The members of this society are hoping to arouse public appreciation of the beauty and economic value of Wild life, and to stimulate action to pre- serve and protect it. 98 . . 1 ft-'-'-'A'lflft-S+1-Eliistiii-,ffiii-..:-mm-sv:-:f:4:vm:.m::::e.::?1112'' 'REQ-Qs.--Ev-.r:m1'z::s..-.:1::.1.,':gj,g.jj,,'3g,,4.:,,,-,Q-,.::,Cl73-5, L3 ,,,N,,,,. ,,., ,, . -X P. T. A. POT TWGHTY-WVTO years the Parent-Teacher Association of Vlfilliam Chrisman High School has' been in existence. Organized in 1917, it was the first high school P.-T. A. organized 1n the State of Missouri. The P.-T. A. holds monthly meetings and study classes and has a capable president in Mrs. William Meador. The organization has a high and lofty purpose, including five fine objectives. These objectives are: l-to promote the welfare of child and youth in the home, school, church, and community, 2-to raise the standard of home life, 3-to secure adequate laws for the care and protection of the child and youth: 4-to bring into closer relation- ship the home and the school, that the P.-T. A. may cooperate intelligently in the train- ing of the child: 5-to develop between the educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for every child the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education. There is a certain standard in the National P.-T. A. Our local group has the re- quired attendance, number of meetings, planned programs, reports to send to national headquarters, observation of Eounder's Day, but has not yet reached the membership requirement. The P.-T. A. does much for our shcool that we know nothing of. It has in the past years purchased books for the library and curtains and equipment for the stage, con- tributed to a piano fund, purchased the furniture used on the stage. Every year the organization assists graduates and contributes to the Carolyn B. Ullmann Student Loan Fund. The P.-T. A. renders a real service to the school. 4-H Chick Club The Independence 4-H Chick Club was first organized in the William Chrisman High School in 1937. 4-H Work is sponsored by the United States AgfiCU1i1lfCI1 EXt9I'l' sion Service with the Missouri College of Agriculture cooperating. The purpose of the club is to give the members actual experience in raising poultry. The membership is open to any boy or girl who is interested in poultry production, however, in order to be eligible for membership pins, each must complete a poultry project, that is, the actual raising of a flock of chickens. Each owner must keep accurate records of all production costs. The members have Won seireral Worth while prizes on poultry exhibited at the State Poultry Show held each year in connection with the American Royal. The club officers are: President, Thomas Parker, vice president, Lawrence Milton: secretary-treasurer, DeWitt Shrout: IGDOTTGTI Charles Shfoul' Earl L. Phillips, agriculture teacher, is leader of the club. - 99 ' W rf' ff ' - In .g. Z.f.--A.eQ-..v-:'.'-:41'-11L -- - 'iIlQ..Qf'LmJ-E:29:Je,.zxr.1:L,':',:-,:f'gL: gg3,g.3g,..Q.-QL-,.1:1f..'.: .1 .1.i.' 1.1 L .5 Q. -- - -.var e., 'l hey called lhemsel Seven Dwarfs. Barnes Paper Dollg, The big moment has arrived. Sightseeing Sophomores Careful, Tuckfield! Heed 'that poster below you. Charles Grabslce au., , ,M , ,.,, , , - H , , , .s - ,.,. ,Y ' fn' 'lf,',QQEQQgl'fQQQ. f Ae- ll--e ., HQ. ..-.....,..-..-A.,----4-----.---v--- -A --- ----Y-----f ---- ----' T' J ' :PI- 1 l 1 VSS pl' esenis his candidale Balcony Birds Sophornores Tell us the Jo e Lei us lauch too ' k ! .Wu -' ,, :V 1 . Y M ,, , , , , , , , g, ... ,, N Y Y - ,, ., 5 -, Y -- Y ., , V, , U Y, V 100 '2,1.1.4.f.g.:...g4:1421 'f l u . - 1 - . -.Q--V - I ..f -C' -Q-wa-mm .f.r '-'....,...., 7 4 William Chrisman Dramatic Club The Wi11iCIH1 Chrisman High School Dramatic Club was organized this year by Mrs. Mary Foster Williams and Mr. Earl Page, who are its sponsors. I The purpose, of the club is to develop among its members and the other students cr higher appreciation of the art of drama. Even though the club is so newly organized, it has done much to achieve its purpose. In the club meetings a study of the different phases of drama has been carried out. This included the use of the voice in dramatics, portrayal of emotional expression, interpretation of character, stage technique, and make- up for the stage. ln Ianuary the club produced a play, The White Phantom, which was put on for the benefit of the speech department. For their assembly the members gave a typical old-fashioned melodrama, He Ain't Done Right by Nell. The club also sponsored the one-act play contest in March. To obtain membership in this club, the students must demonstrate their dramatic ability before a group of judges. The officers are: President, Becky Chiles, vice president, I. D. Holmes: secretary, Dorsey Lou Compton: treasurer, Richard Wittyg and business manager, Cecil Iacobs. The Hobby Club The newly organized William Chrisman Hobby Club held its first meeting Novem- ber 29, 1938. Anyone is eligible who has a hobby and is interested in hobbies. The following officers were elected: President, Mary Io Creighton, vice president, Vera Ander- son, secretary-treasurer, Gemiska Duncan: sponsor, Miss Emina C. Hill. To enjoy our hobbies: to encourage others to have hobbies, to aid others in collect- ing, to conduct a hobby exchange: these are the purposes of the club. Various members of the club have exhibited their collections in the hobby display casey they have also helped plan these displays. The Hobby Club members have made several fffield trips. One afternoon they went to Miss Hill's home to see her collection of pitchersf On another afternoon the club went to see Mrs. I-luhn's collections, pillow cases, pitchers, and Mexican souvenirs. When- ever any member visits a hobby show or sees an interesting collection, she is asked to tell the others about it. A collection was taken up to subscribe for Hobbies. Magazine. Back copies of the magazine form the club library. -' 101 ' - ...N .. -.1 .' '. ..- . L-. 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' 1 F ' 2 H I f E , 1 ll UE E I D E- 4 --- ru- --. -E A-E M1 I H E E5 I EE ij ag -- '- a' -'.-' '- ..P .',. .-Ei 1 DSC UIN A , , , flll I llllllllllllll lllllll llllllll Illllllll llllll Illllllllllllllllll llllllllll lllllll l 2 M Q ll 1 x C' r Q . J fxr G --I A 1 , 1 I .L Ah l ' -3 Ln'-UM...x 1 u.L.n'l11'. We ULLW' Lv . . .lub 'I 1 . . - I EW THE DOMINANT STORE OF INDEPENDENCE I NCORPORA TED East S1de Square Independefwef M15 soun Phone Indep 1850 lt, E, I E , fo 4 H E - 103 1 I Senior Class History Four years ago the senior class had just a faint glimpse of the rays of the G-learn. There seemed to be a mist around the class obscuring something from them. But at that time, even though the first rays of light were barely distinguishable, they were enough to direct the freshmen in their first tottering steps on toward the goal of success. The class succeeded in obtaining as fresh- men the National Honor Rating for their school paper, the Echo. The class also excelled in dramatics. The first talent of the class was shown in the freshman play, which consisted of one two- act play and one one-act play. They were The Creaking Stairs and A Midnight Fantasy. The next ability of the freshman class to be revealed was a mystery play, l-lobgoblin House, which was presented by the Panto-Drama Club. Another inter- esting play, Mrs. Tubbs of Shantytownf' was given by the A. O. O. A. and A. C. L. Clubs. The class is quite proud of one of 1lS mem- bers Gene Sterrett who made the highest score ever made by an Independence freshman for the Ch1o State Intelligence Test. The beams of the Glearn shone forth a little brighter as the class started on their first steps as sophomores. They were a little bashful at first but With the help of teachers and older students they became acquainted with their new building and were soon busy at work Many members of the sophomore class contributed their ability to the Envoy and Gleam staffs Several students began to DG active in different clubs and societies As sophomores the class presented an ex cellent comedy Girl Shy There was a different femmme cast each night A large audience greatly emoyed this play both nights The directors were Miss Benfield and Mr Ehmke At the beginning of the Junior year the N A i t I l l 1 i . . L - 1 I I . . . I ,, . ,, , . I - - - -ra. . ss 1-vb.- cs:.:s::: N' ': r::f - in-5--.: - THE GREEN COMPANY SUBSIDIARIES THE GREEN COLLEGE IEWELRY OO. OROFT ERS Manufacturing I ewelers, Engravers, Stationers NOTHING BUT THE FINEST IN ew QW, ew nm, www and mr,-IWW ny, COLLEGIATE GIFT HEADQUARTERS See the New cmd Modern in Iewelry cmd Accessories that Young America Has Approved '79 VISIT OUR RETAIL SALES SALON Fifth Floor IOI6 Walnut 'IU OFFICIAL FRATERNITY AND SORORITY IEWELERS 'IU HOME OFFICE AND FACTORY IOI6 Walnut Street Kansas CitYf Missouri 105 I '. ,af f- 'Q ..L-g. LJ- ..L.5L3.:-.11-Lex: f3AgQ:.g.QaSfEn-Msaxmu-pziifgii''.2LZl.ai-fl.-1-.m.u:f1f.',a: http p: g,3,., , . . . . I Senior Class History fog slowly began to clear away and the way became brighter and clearer. The tor by Iames F. Stone for their annual -..ax class chose a three-act comedy, Oh, Doc- play. The leading roles were played by Iohn Bailey, Peqqy Couchman, and Law- rence Hodges. Several more members of the class found that the work on the Envoy and Gleam staffs was interesting as well as work, and many of the pupils did exceptionally good work. The following students were chosen by the faculty to become members of the National Honor Society in their junior year: Ie-well Allen, Ieanne Barto, Barbara Bund- schu, Lad Carmichael, Becky Chiles, Ardis Couchman, Anna Mae Goebel, Frances Hood, Betty Marler, Erwin Miller, Marilyn Pickrell, and Mae Zion. At the close of the year the class enterf tained the seniors at their annual junior- senior reception, which was the outstanding social event of the year. ' At the beginning of the senior year, the mist had entirely cleared away to let a bright light shine forth which would direct the class in itsvfinal effort to make a still greater impression in the senior year. As seniors the class displayed remarkable ability in leadership and scholarship. Among the several students who were outstanding in the field of public speaking were Grace Morman in debate, I. C. Davis in extemporaneous speaking, and Betty Marler in humorous declamation. Grace Morman won a degree of honor from the National Forensic League. Ardis Couchman, Dwain Reynolds, Melba Moorman, Richard Cole, and Ioan Bur- roughs proved their musical ability in their roles in the operetta, Hollywood Extra. This entertaining drama was given on the evenings of February 3 and 4. Miss Smith, the director of the music- department, gave l - . . Y -.M.-.-1vzn:.-, ...n'f:II-'.I5I-LL...w-n.ss:f:::,r,:g4c -...-.,1,a!,-1-2 :nw ,- ,- f , . .1-ur.. ...,.. -. ,.,..,.,L.,,..L, , A ' 'r'r ' ' ' ' . 'e::tLT::a':1wnf:.:s1:aaau-.s.r.e..-.r. ,-.-,- .., ,,,. . , , , A 4 ' '7 n '?'iff''''' ''.:::':..'2fr..C1::.1aw.s1:.Lr..t.s..vg.v-issue. 2 Qin- Phone Independence 5867 OLIVER 1.. McKEv1'r Howdy' Folks! Golden Glaze and Cake Doughnuts W' sm Q mY G 'C 'i and 1425 W. Lexington Indgpendgncel Mo- Cut Strictly Corn Fed Beet CHOPLINA I-::C3Igl3ilnSIHELTON, 'S A M REAL ESTATE. INSURANCE, LOANS 209 w. Lexington Phones: Clifton 2106, 2107 1201 W- I-Hinqtvn Indev- 1047. 1250 1939 DESOTO, PLYMOUTH Sales and Service ecomnmousn AND Uszn cans Compliment, of Phone lndep. 1620 ANDERSON MOTOR COMPANY am s. Mai.. street 1,..1.,,,.,,..1.,,,c.,, M., Wyandotte Furniture Co. T H E G R I L Lu 214 North Liberty Sandwiches to Banquets Choice SfeCIkS Clifton 1788 South Side Square Phone lndep. 1145 Sturges Jewelry Company The following are names of the winners of the Mary Sturges Memorial Art Prize and Essay Prize Medal. The Art Prize is given by Harry Sturges and the Essay Prize Medal by the Sturges Iewelry Company. ART PRIZE 1938-Alice Harrington 1937-Bernadlne Martin 1936-Maxine Budd 1935 Vivian N Barton 1935 Clark V Blocher 1934-Munson Howe 1933-Iris Tordoff 1932 Helen Moorman 1931 J W ThomPS0n 1930-Frances Allen 1929-Mildred Hanthorn 1928-Velma M ThnmP50n 1927 J A Becker J 1926-Mabel Ohman 1925 Marcella Zutz 192+-Jim Ed Svencer 1923--Anna Kreeger 1922 Pauline Mlllender 1921 Ruth Warren 1920-Aileen Bullard 1919-Helen Clements 1918-Frances Royster 1917-Marguerite Bamett 1916-Charnelcle Gabriel 1915 Arthur Smith 1911-Martha Wamlck 1914-George Bartholomew 1913-Grace Lewis 1912 Lucy Hudnall 1911 Esther Ward 1909-Ruby Short 1908-Mabel Mills 1907 Mlnnle Hlckerson 1906-Ruby DeWitt 1905-William McCoy 1904-Harry Smith 1903-Tessie Smith 1901 Tasker Taylor 1900.-George Edward Smit 11-wo Arg Medals were given ln 1914 and 1935 The Judges were unabb to make a decision h ESSAY PRIZE 1938-Warren Cannon 1937-Shirley Perdee 1936-Elnora Short 1935 Marjorie Moore 1934-Mary Elizabeth Gooch 1933--Bessie Garrison 1932 Vera Ruhling 1931 Maxwell Constance 1930-Emlna Shank 1929-Florence Willard 1928-Jacob A Dickinson 1927 Afton Kelly 1926-Robert Sullivan 1925 Mildred Jasper 1924-Virgil Jullan 1923-Freda Stum 1922-Carol Glllen 1921 Vivllee Profit 1920-Elizabeth Palmer 1919-Frances Royster 1918-Ardls Ragland 1917--Mary Jones 1916-Martha Robinson 1915-Louise Huler 1914-Margaret Bostlan 1913-Dorothy Georgen 1912 Leah Jarred 1911 Margaret Echardt 1910-Ruby Short 1909-Cammle Johnson 1908-lmo Jones 1901 Helen Rosa 1906-Lucy Dickinson 1905 Mattie McCoy 19047-Frances Clements 1903-Isabel Shipley 1902 Bessie Wheaton 1901 William Lloyd Garrett 1900-Ina Mae Berry -. 'E 1- - - 'E 4' V . .. - . . , l'- V , 1 N 107 A ' '1'f V3i--4'-l-7-4 BALL-fxffifxz ti:.4l2aQe.gs.-ae...negelggief-45g,g,Qg.g,,,3,gQ,,,.g,gi,,,j, . V, g Senior Class H1SlOIY a lot of her valuable time to help make this operetta a success. One of the most outstanding plays ever presented in the history of William Chris- man High School was given on March 23 and 24. The name of this marvelous play was lane Eyre which was written by Charlotte Bronte. The leading characters were played by Becky Chiles Lad Car- michael Enid Moorman and Marilyn Graham. Miss Ianie Chiles and Mr. Ioseph Biter the class sponsors deserve much credit for the untiring efforts they gave in directing this class activity. The class is quite proud of its members who Went out for basketball. They were Virgil Pickerill Charles Smith I. W. Davis Liddle and Gene Moran. The Pep Squad which is composed of girls from the senior class has been quite a help in boosting all the school activities. The members of the Pep Squad gave many clever skits in assemblies and at the games. Miss Doutt the sponsor of the Pep Squad has been a great help in carrying on the many activities ot the club. Outstanding in shorthand were Rosemary Chapman Grace Morman Emma lean Thompson Kathryn Shoemake Anna Mae C. A. Weatherford, Franklin Kreeger, Victor Goebel, Lucy Ann Mann, Ruby Edson, Betty Marler, in typing, Iosephine Byrd, Betty lean Thomas, Wanda Lord, Faye Myers, Iennie Lee Smith, Neita Holsworth, and Edith Thompson. Ardis Couchman Enid Moorman and Melba Moorman entered the vocal contests Gemiska Duncan and Frederick Young en tered the piano contests at Columbia At last after tour years of struggling for more knowledge the members ot the senior class realized that they are Just beginning to start out on the narrow road to wisdom But they will always have the light of the Gleam as an inspiration to guide them on to happiness and success . . I 1 I ' I - . . I I - . . . . . . . . -mm, -Q4S4s-Q5:i:1.-g.5.:g1::.72LIJfZ.23.LQSs.L-E-:::::gL1.1:.,. --.J.-.iff-L....m.. ,.,.,- ,- I UTI 81 MITCHELL N1 . . . . - - ' ' 4 1. 1 --:K nv.u.f., ,.. ..... 4' - . ., . .-.: .,.- .- .:.ii2S3:4: 1. L -..:..-..... .I - , , -.. la.: I, is ,au',A,. FUNERAL HUME R. B. Mitchell Henry G. Mitchell DeLuxe Ambulance Service Lczdy Attendant Over 40 Years of Satisfactory Service Telephone: OI-tice 185 Independence. Mo. Residence Phone: 288 GIBSON SERVICE STA.-SINCLAIR PRODUCTS MAPLE AND PLEASANT INDEPENDENCE. MO. INDEPENDENCE STOVE 8z FURNACE CO. WARM AIR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS Telephone Clifton 1180 Furnace Repairs Compliments of J. C. PENNEY co. I South Side Square Compliments of INDEPENDENCE Laundry Sz Cleaning Co. 115 South Osage Phone Indep. 3343 THE STAR I- MARKET GROCEHIES AND MEATS ERNEST DOOLEY, Prop. 804 West Lexington and Union Streets Phones: Indep. 4271 and 4272 Member of the I-Iiqh Grade Food Stores SERVING IN THIS CITY OVER 40 YEARS 109 ' ,n..Lf.glv.fg: iff 5 '.lg..1-.- L- ' ' --cglxia-: QT I5' Q' 'I , fi. Sophomore Class History The sophomore class of thirty-nine began its freshman year in a very encouraging manner. After an exciting campaign, Iohn Carmichael emerged as president, Naomi Stephenson as vice president, Fred Alex- ander as secretary-treasurer, and Marc Pickrell and Marilyn Desmond as yell lead- ers. The freshman play, Speed, was a great success. The cast included Harold Winter, Iohn Carmichael, Naomi Stephenson, Aileen Williams, Esther Wagoner, Delores Snavely, Andrew Reagin, Marilyn Desmond, Betty Lou Wills, and Bobby Fenn. The comedy Was very clever ad entertaining. Harold Winter, upon the persuasion of his friend, entered a race as the Well-known athlete, Speed. The trouble was that Harold couldn't run a step. After a great deal of worrying and many mix-ups, he finally won the race land Delores Snavelyl with some poison ivy. The play was coached by Miss Margaret Alexander and Miss Violet Fairchild. During the year many budding authors contributed much to the success of the Echo. Ioanne Wilson was outstanding among the Writers. Several of her poems were printed- one of these was a brilliant adaptation of Dickens s Christmas Carol which wort first place in the Echo Poetry Contest Later she Won first prize in the annual W C T U Essay Contest Ten pupils made all E s at some time dur 1ng the year They Were Buford Brauninger Betty Ann Cook Bobby Fenn Bette Anne Lewis B C Miller Rachel Peck Mary Louise Riley Naomi Stephenson Ella Marie Wiegllman and Ioanne W1lson Some of these ranked on the all E honor roll several times The devolopment of leaders ln the various clubs at Iunior High was noticeable ns TRAINS B1OOd-Tested Chicks GOLDBOND 9 S. C. White Legh - White Wycmdottes u Wh'te Plymouth R wr W ,QI Bo r d Plymouth R c s Independence M0 s. c. Rhode Island Reds Phone Indep 2500 CUSTOM HATCHING G W Bradley Motor Co Buick Sales cmd Service . Indepe de e Off' e. Pho e CLi!ton 6050 Ka sa C'ty OH'ce Phone CHestnut 0011 Cgngrafulqtlions fo the 1939 GRADUATES srumo CLARK BARNARD DRUGGIST FOR PHOTOGRAPHS Telephone Indep 280 Corner Noland cmd Alton Streets 126 WeS'Mf1P1e Phone Indep' 551 v '- L A mL t. -4 dm,-R ,Y V . K oms va 'gm' 1 oclcs 'P Z- wel k Q 6 -5 fn, fx r e o WU ,x gU, Q.ff 1K Buff Orpinqtons , . Wag ' - , . l O C Q n nc xc n n s 1 1 . . CONGRATULATIONS Independence. Missouri Swim Where the Champions Swim Doutt s Lake 0 . 9 ' 1 l 1 Sophomore Class . History Virginia Harris because of her excellent Latin grade, entered a contest at Warrens- burg for first year Latin people. Dorcy Lou Compton and Floyd Warr represented the Echo at Columbia. While they were there, they brought back many certificates and awards to other members of the William Penn Club. The sophomore class has entered the Wil- liam Chrisman High School activities as wholeheartedly as it did those of the year before. The pupils who distinguished them- selves in the freshman class are still in prominence, but many new faces are com- ing to the front. Athletics commanded much of the time of the boys this year. Several sophomores, Andrew Reagin, Marc Pickrell, Robert Sheetz, Mike Berislavich, Leslie Abernathy, and Lawrence Austin, were able to make the second basketball team. Marc Pickrell and Lawrence Austin substituted on the first team. Two sophomores, Austin and Pick- rell, received letters for the football team. Romeo and lane, given February 24, was very entertaining. Marilyn Mcliim, Alexander Petrovic, Marian McCormick, Bobby Penn, Richard Witty, Esther Wag- oner, Gale Ketchum, and LeRoy Carty each played his part excellently. The plot lay around a mysterious box given to Alex- ander Petrovic lRomeol by Esther Wagoner, a princess. To safeguard the box and his own life from the villain, Gale Ketchum, Romeo entered the Kenyon home where he met Marian McCormick and Marilyn Mc- Kim. He fell in love with Marian, but after several exciting adventures he found that he truly loved Marilyn. The sophomores have successfully fin- ished the first two years of high school and they are hoping to do big things in the next two. 6 A A . AQQQQa '33-224-1nixL.Es:::L.:i..,L,g--.-.,.ff-Q if-:L-i, : 1' . ' 1 4'-'-S-L ..r.s:..-.r.:nan.- -uf. I. A.,,,.,,,, , A, THE BROWN TEAPOT BE MODERN-BUY CHRYSLER HOURS! 9 to 8 through week: 12 to 4 on Sunday 106 South Liberty Phone Indep. 171 S U C C E S S . to the Graduating Class COMPLETE BEAUTY SERVICE MARINELLO BEAUTY SHOP 222 W. Lexington YOUR INDEPENDENCE CHRYSLER AND PLYMOUTH DEALER 218 North Osage Street ELLA M. SITTLER. Florist M A R V I N D O U T T 216 West Maple Avenue STANDARD SERVICE Call Indep. 3049 Evenings. 2097 15g1 South Noland sh-eel Cu' Flowers Com es PO' Plums Iso-vis on Arms rmss FUNERAL DESIGNg A SPECIALTY A Complete Line of Standard Oil Products hung Gonquerors of an Uld I World - 2 l H EIIII ' I. 'i E E E E 5 5175 5 IIIIII -A' 5555 fi fi EIIIII1 ,E ,Ui The young men and young women who will grad- uate this year will go forth to explore an old world that will be as new as Eden to them. They will have much to learn, but in the years to come they will teach many lessons to their elders. They will discover new facts in an old world-facts that have been hidden from all other eyes since Genesis. We welcome these young explorers and future conquerors. In practical business and financial mat- ters we feel that we are in a position to give many of them sound guidance-and it will be a pleasure to do so at every opportunity. IEIIIIII J 1 IIII4 III1' ' F HIIIII' Ex- he -- ' I MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION HE IRS. NIITIONIIL HIIH 4 f RESERVE SYSTEM 113 ,.L.... mum-...-,.:-.v.r.,.1.44. ...A ...-..-.- -.... ......- 4 k. N I 1 ' 1 'I' Nl.: u I .wh m::1,,,-,,,,lw-m.MET-WJET.-girl Y-:- - ' 5 Small Fry. Decorating 3 the Goal Posts. Rah, Rcxh, Rah, Bears! 1 t Drop the Hcmdkerchiel! i Sweets to the Sweet. t Society Football Tecm. 1 Q Strike One. I Why Are You l Waiting, Boys? Swinqster. Pigskin Boot. Sock lt, Harriett! Watch out, Charlie- Is it Leap FIGS? l14 Er,-'. 1::.,'-1 QI-Z-ZLLJ.-. Ii' Qfl+.r::115-1.1.1mfrgxgggggg45:5S5C555i:5'5E7'f935l5:W53'4E?-?':'54':h:'5'?Rg'E'3fl4Q, mi Q-. Ml. TQf1ff,f'f' Tm-T' H ' :-- -144--3f'i-liwlswqss-.in.L:,w:,::.:::' GMES FUNERAL and AMBULANCE SERVICE PHONE INDEPENDENCE 2300 300 SOUTH GRAND INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI INDEPENDENCE HARDWARE COMPANY ALWAYS DEPENDABLE 114 South Main Street Compliments of THE STOCKWOOD CO. WE NEVER TIRE OI-' TIRE TROUBLE 314 W. Maple Phone 203 Independence, Mo. S1 1896 1939 SEWING CENTER A E5 I f DB 'Q D 0 22 West Maple Phone 1566 !?D u 5 Independence, Missouri Dept. Store T A S T Y MEN'S WEAR FASHIONS Ice Cream Store HOME FURNISHINGS Mfrvwood Englewood HOSIEEY LINGERIE 104 North Liberty FAMOUS FOR ITS SODAS, Independence Missouri SUNDAES. AND MALTS The Place Where Particular People Meet i R ll, -- Alumni Letters Gainesville, Florida, February 16, 1939 DEAR FRIENDS.: . Q We are very happy indeed to be permitted to send greetings through the Gleam to the Class of 1939 and W. C. H. S. alumni wherever they may be, particularly the Class of 1920. How that does date one! It fairly took my breath away to see those two dates before me in bold type for the first time. Since we married in l924, most of our time has been spent near the home port, although at times the pursuit of higher education has taken us quite across the country. We spent one summer in Chicago and a year in Pasadena, California, which we enjoyed very much. Since Ron finished work for his doctorate at K. U. in l930, we have lived in Pittsburg, Kansas, where he teaches mathematics xv in the Kansas State Teachers College. This year ,QA he is on sabbatical leave. The first semester we lived in Durham, North Carolina, where Ron did some Work at Duke Uni- THE POSTMAN versity. The town of Durham is highly industrial being a large tobacco market and dominated by the factories of Chesterfield and Lucky Strike cigarettes. But Duke formerly Trinity Col- lege supplies a cultural atmosphere of which the town is justly proud. The new campus with its Gothic buildings of native stone set in a five thousand-acre pine forest is truly impressive. This year Duke is celebrating its centennial and we were fortunate in hear- ing a number of eminent men in various fields who were brought there for special lectures. Duke also had a winning football team- rather it was until the last minute of the Rose Bowl game. We felt quite at home sitting in the snow to watch the Duke-Pitt game at Thanks- giving time the only real winter weather we had all the time we were there The last three weeks We have been in Florida We spent some time sightseeing with Vlargaret Bullard Hunt 20 her husband Arlo Hunt and two of her sisters from Independ ence We enioyed especially the surf bathing at Daytona Beach and the quaint old Spanish quarter of St Augustine with its Negro guides bristling with dignity under their top hats conducting tours in horse drawn carriages Our old guide particularly prided himself in his ability to repeat every word on the historical plaques before we reached them Of course we suspected this memory feat was born of his inability to read them At the present time Ron is doing some library work here at the University of Florida Again we should like to send very special good wishes to our classmates of l920 S1UC9T91Y Vera Adams fMrs Ronald Smrthl 116 . . I . I . . I I , . I . I . . I I I , . 1 ' ' 1 I I ' ' I . , , I - u . . . lm . f- --'f-11z-:-:e1?1:-'1:-14.56-lim-affrsmmf11215411f41495'4 5'i'iYf1-f'-2-::::..:4:4..ig,.5..:s.f:e::s,:.,.'.,-.,.., -. - T -P Compliments of B O S T I A N CHEVROLET COMPANY INDEPENDENCE MISSOURI All honor and happiness to the Class of 39 as you enter the commencement ot lifes problems. Your achievements will be followed with interest. Congratulations to the 1939 Graduates THE VOGUE SHOP LADIES' READY-TO-WEAR - MILLINERY North Side Square Independence, Mo. LOANS, INSURANCE, AND REAL ESTATE QUICK SERVICE W. E. T H O M A S 218Vz West Lexington Independence 687 esch Brothers Industrzal Wood Work North Osage Street Phone Indep. 4 Independence, Missouri WHERE QUALITY COUNTS Dealers and Manufacturers of Door and Window Frames, Sash, Storm Sash, Interior Finish, Stair and Cabinet Work, Doors, Screens of All Kinds, and Glass THE HOME OF HONORBILT CASKETS y WEST SIDE PHARMACY RALPH S. THOMAS . . . The Finest for 11 Years . . 4 QUEEN OF THE PANTRY FLOUR -A . ' .. .,,...Y ..- . ,v '5'Z'F?:.'-::t.-,.1,7.'.:z::':.:rsnun:-4.m.Ls..-.:...5:.,,,,.A,,,,,.,,g,, , , . , 300 99 IS STILL THE FAVORITE Use it when you start buying your own ilour iust as thousands of graduates have before you. You will have good luck with all your baking AND WE WISH YOU GOOD LUCK IN YOUR FUTURE LIFE aggoner Gates Mlllmg Co INDEPENDENCE MISSOURI O O l O 9 117 Alumni Letters Dallas, Texas, February 13, 1939. DEAR FRIENDS: Since leaving W. C. H. S. back in '30 I have been having a most enjoyable trip with Old Father Time. With almost every turning of his glass I U have found myself in a different place, and, at the present, we are camping in Dallas, of the Lone Star State, at Southern Methodist University. As a minister I am studying in the School of Theology and working during my spare time at the university. In my few years' absence from W. C. H. S. I have acquired a dog, an old car, an affectionate wife, a fine son, many friends, a few debts, and a belief that life is worth living. Some day I hope to bring all-but the debts-back to Missouri Very truly, . Howard W. Woodruff '30. Aruba, Netherlands, West Indies, February 19, 1939. DEAR FRIENDS: THE ALAMO I am pleased to have been asked to tell you about Aruba, as we have lived here so' long it seems like home and we like it. My husband is employed by the Standard Oil Company of New Iersey, and about ten years ago we came with him to Aruba, one of the six Dutch possessions in the West Indies. The island is located about twenty miles off the northern coast of South America. It is small Cmerely a speck on the mapl, being about fifteen miles long and seven miles wide, but it holds the largest oil production refinery in the world. Arbua is formed principally of several varieties of white coral, granite, and prehistoric volcanic lava. The entire length of its leeward side is fringed by reefs, forming a natural lagoon which is ideal for swimming the year round. Many palm groves scattered over the island add to its tropical air. Trade winds blow from the northeast throughout nine months of the year, leaving only bare sharp coral over most of the area. The natural vege- tation is very hardy cactus of many varieties and leaning trees and shrubs. Th ese unusual and peculiar shaped leaning trees are caused by continuous trade winds blowing from exactly the same direction. It might be interesting to know that Aruba exports about eighty per cent of the total world's supply of aloes, one of the oldest natural sources for medicines. Most of it is shipped into the United States. To me, one of the most important features of Aruba is the climate. The glorious year round sunshine and even temperature, and the cool, never failing breezes make it one of , Q S H - l l I8 v 5, ., :JL-Shblfgli-1,H:r.gQv:1..iQ:':n1l:fg:1:f '' IlaA.lQ-d-.L6-Qr:Ekl-:E.:.-?.:2.fi::':.3:Z-?.-L.f-'2J.-gQQ.Q3Q:-.i1.:zg:-t-,--......Qn....m... l, .,..,...,..-.-..-- ... ........., ,.,, ,nw . . . L..- .. .- .-...L .-............ -- , , - - ' 4- - , . . , . .. . ..- ' a ...cr-rsnumw. ..:. -.:. ...-,- . , ' ' ' ' ' . . E ......, -...X. L'..,-..-.,.::',nc.r.f.n.uru:r.r. I FEEDS DAIRY 9 WE 5 I With and X I ilk: 1 Q Le f MER-MADE POULTRY m A A Sb MAN-A-MAR STOCK FEEDS Q, Xie' A FEED FoR ANY AND ALL FEED NEEDS MERMAID FEEDS WITH MANAMAR MAYGRAIN CO. 407 S. Liberty, Independence, Mo. WE APPRECLASEAYZUR PATRONAGE M ARTIN-WELCH K S Hardware 8z Plumbing Co ALWAYS REMEMBER F L I GRADUATED IN OUR LINES ' ' ' ' O Y D S Sheet Metal Work Roofing All Kinds Pl b' S1 IOHNSON'S. BLUE AVENUE FLORIST sffimfg Tile FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Wcffm Ai' Tin Free Promp! Delivery Hot Water Asphalt mann van Hom Road Clifion 3094 ECONOMIC-A-L AND PROMPT Give U5 a, Trial for Reaggnable Prices 208 North Liberiy Phone Indep 191 For Perfect Refrigeration . . COLD ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH xox Only in ' T cggleloqfqr fr E ,....,..e.e, .- ,.. A I , , A V '., ' Izdi f I 5 A DO YoU GET: A l 3324 -, ,ML My X ' X S ffsyi WE, Q q Q 5 -' i I I 1 ' ml CONSTANT coLD TEMPERATURE , PURE WASHED AIR 453 l g' 3 e f' ,N PROPER HUMIDITY fl 'rAs'rE-FREE ICE cUEEs Q A 1. . A-A The newest and most complete reirigeralion known to modern science. Independence Ice 8z Creamery Company 119 1 I I I I I Alumni Letters the world's pleasantest regions. The average tem- perature is about eighty-five degrees, and it varies not more than five degrees the year round. One can surf bathe and picnic in perfect comfort the year round. When we first came to Aruba, there was little leisure time for entertainment such as movies, dances, tennis, etc., so we spent a great many of our leisure hours hiking over the island, taking pictures, and trying to get acquainted with the natives. Of course the latter was a bit difficult be- cause we spoke no Papiamento Ithe native lan- guage, a mixture of Portugese, Spanish, Dutch, and Englishi, and they spoke no English. However, we did manage with the old standby, sign language, and found the natives to be generous, kindhearted people of Indian ancestry, but also very mixed with Spanish, French, and other nationalities. av- r We live in what is called the American Colony because it is leased by the Standard Oil Company from the Netherlands Government, but there are people employed by the company here from all over the world. It is most interesting to meet and know and learn at first hand the customs of many different nations. Our colony has grown from practically nothing since we first arrived in Aruba, and now consists of over five hundred bungalows with all the facilities of a small modern town: also school, hospital, church, and clubhouses. THE OIL WELLS This is an ideal place for hobbyists especially stamp and shell collecting and the like My husbands hobby 1S movies He has some very good pictures of Aruba and parts round about and has shown them many times on our vacation trips to the States My hobby is flower gardening and I would love to show you my h1b1scus oleanders red and purple bougamvillae coralleta gardenia Jasmine periwinkles etc all 1n full blossom as they are most of the year I am beginning to realize that my letter is becoming far too long for your purpose and may not be what you want at all but you may use as much or as little of it as you 1 e I shall always have a warm spot in my heart for Chrisman High and hope ha I may hear from you again Sincerely Ruby McVay Cargyle 4' -.mx r I 1 I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I s I I I l, I I I I 1 . u . ll I . I I ' 1 I I I l I I . . . . . . . . I I I I 1 -1 1 I I . . . . . I . I I I 1-lk I I a I I ll I I ll Y , I I -5 - J . I 3 I .I .. I r -I-. ' W - .. l l ,lltL-- ' I -'l II ul 120 I' -I I I I . Il Q , E, I -Q. , IF.ff'Qg'jg.fQQ:fQg5.q.g-ffsgixsiliiiefQkgmzitpziehljzzif''.iQLgLlLsx.ffQ.:.Ei-l.-i'.'::-'i:1I-2-L-ZJI.4, 4:1:.:4::.L'.g-..-..,.....,.,..e..u,..meeL- - if l 3 YOU CAN DEPEND ON The Chrisman-Sawyer Banlc -6. 1. .as-su ,.. .1 mv ,- .. - -e------ - 0 , , , .---1-1----:-ax'.:.r.s:mnum.r.s,.e:.,-.-.. .. . , . Y '- ' . E .. E-, . ..,.,, ,..,..-.,.,::1r1-snr-.rare-.r.f.f - f - -HT man: 1 . I v l 1 M mb , reireffi Safety Deposit Miifxggm 1 ,:::'::zt., Boxes Hziurzsr I Corporation Depositor .I Compliments Congratulations from the . I C O 0 K G S E R M O N GIBSON CONFECTIONERY i GROCERIES AND MEATS THE HOME OF THICK MALTS Phones: 1870, 1871, 1872 212 WestAMaple Ave. 205 North Main Telephone 1758 Q C O M M U N I T Y f Federal Savings and Loan Association I or INDEPENDENCE f INSURED SAVINGS O 101 North Main Phone Indep. 88 M V. N NOV- as P- V5 S 1 . .2 Q0 XXAQS NTER COLLEGIATE .v Q Qi You r o Stenographic 0 Executive Secretarial 0 Bookkeeping-Accounting 0 C. P. A. Accounting 6- Law 0 Advertising-SalevPromotion o Radio Dramatics-Public Speech o Comptometer-Business Machines 9 Commercial Art Day and Evening Classes operated in a year- round schedule. Hundreds of graduates now em- ployed. Aslc For our 148-page Illustrated Catalog OLLE6-E or OMME-RCE ELEVENTH and oAK VI 1348 STREAMLINED ausnvsss TRAINING PRESS Kansas City, Missouri MANUFACTURERS Commencement Invitations Calling Cards Diplomas Caps and Gowns Yearbooks School Gifts We appreciate the orders for personal cards placed with us by the William Chrisman graduating class of 1939, and also the privilege of continuing to Suppy the diplomas for William Chrismna High School. 121 l 1 5 , Alumni Letters Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, March 1, 1939. Dear Friends and Former Classmates: I I : In the past four years I have given a number of 5 :E concerts, taught a large class of pupils, headed the M1 21 Music Department of one of the local colleges, and MI' ' have met many people, interesting and otherwise. Among the celebrities was Ruth St. Denis, with whom I became quite well acquainted while on a concert tour of several months. t Harold Bauer was another I came to know better 1 in Pittsburgh. He has an excellent memory for people, and on learning that I was living in Pitts- burgh, called and-invited me to a concert he was i giving with the Stradivarius Quartette. He has all the humanness, the simplicity, and the broad - x- , understanding that go to make the fine artist the ., 'L great person. Also I have been a guest at the ' home of Alexander Siloti several times, and I am 'Y among the few pupils he has accepted. His has ff been a long life: he has known Liszt, Rubinstein, Busoni, Rymski, Koraskov, Tcchaikovski, and prac- EWART RAGAN tically all the great men of this and his generation. Rachmaninofl is his younger cousin, and he was Rachmaninoffs teacher and financial benefactor in his student days. Mr. Siloti told me, once when he was a guest and a pupil of Liszt, that one morning Liszt illustrated for a pupil of the class how his La Campanella should be performed. Liszt played it at a ter- rific tempo, at the same time turning to the class to further enhance the performance with illuminating remarks. Mr. Siloti speaks several languages fluently, but he says he cannot learn English, and as a result some of his English is amusing at times. He and his wife have very warm personalities and visiting them is almost like going home. Immediately Mrs. Siloti dubbed me the young old professuer. There have been a number of others-Richard Crooks, Tito Schipa, Hiefetz, Walter Gieseking, Rienald Warrenrath, to mention some of them, and I was even inveigled into meeting and attending a party given for one of the world's richest young women. Al- though she has a fortune of something like a hundred and twenty millions, she was just a bewildered young woman very much bored with her existence. Although things have been moving at a fast pace the last four years, I believe progress has been made and expect much of the future. With best wishes, I am as ever, Ewart Reagan. g' ima! 122 , . -1.. ff J .' ' ' '-'- if FI-5i-S5-7-534-Siflil.Qa.4,r.:':,s::rf:'m1.x11:z':'f.:.1ZZ22,' ' ' ' . . fwfr.. ----N -- -4' ' -' ' ' ' ' ' - PRI NTI NG GJITEWII DESIGNED for BUSINESS and Our printing department can qive you complete production usmq modern papers and type faces. Our stationery store is for your con- venience in office necessities. A ca11 ,wi11 convince you that We are here t serve you in your commercial needs. 5' ,-it PROFESSIONAL SERVICE I 11' famiwl' flffaan PRINTERS AND STATICNERS 116 South Mam St Phone CL1fton 0789 Independence Me 123 Alumni Letters 7-A Fort William McKinley, P. I., March 2, 1939. - DEAR FRIENDS: We were happy to receive your letter. I guess the quickest way to appreciate home is to be a long way from ity anyway, we look for the mailman every day and devour every letter we get. My excuse for not having written earlier is being out on the maneu- vers. We were out for nearly a month, starting Ianuary l7, and it was really an experience. Life around Fort McKinley is about like life in the South at home-American houses, people, activities, etc., but during the maneuvers we were out on the Bataan peninsula, and boy, is it ever a jungle! In fact it's not only a jungle, it's a mountainous jungle. It's the most inaccessible part of the archipelago, and for that reason has been chosen as the defensive area in case we were attacked by superior forces. It's about forty miles long and -twenty miles wide, extending south to form the western side of Manila Bay, which is itself about twenty-five miles square. Defenses on Mt. Mariveles at the southern tip of MANILA Bataan can protect the island of Corregidor, the Coast Artillery defense of Manila Bay, which is another reason for the Department maneuvers over there. Well, after preliminary fighting up around Lingayan Gulf to the north, a good enemy landing base, we retired before the supposed enemy to Bataan, and there we retired day by day to Mariveles. You have read about tropical jungles, but you'd have to be there yourself to appreciate it. At the best you can travel three or four miles a day with good men wielding bolos ahead of you to clear a path Without a bolo and by yourself you might make a hundred or two yards a day but you d be lacerated by the thorns and eaten up at night by mosquitoes ants and maybe a python or two It took ten days for our troops to travel twenty five miles through those mountains and they worked mighty hard It s no wonder there are many parts of the Ph1ll1p1nes that don know or care who s got control of the island I have had a lot of interesting experiences and have seen a lot of things I d never dreamed were in this modern world of ours Mrs Chiles is leaving for Hongkong and Shanghai on the 16th with the Baehr girls to buy rugs silver clothes etc Id like to go but the Army doesnt want officers in war areas Its perfectly safe for civilians though My school will end next week I am sure Ill get some of my pupils into West Point Best wishes to all my Independence friends lack Chiles . . 1 . . I I 1 ' ' . . 1 , . . . . 1 1 . . . . , , . . . . . . . , ' I I I I I I I A I I I ' I I . . . , ' I - . I I I I ' I I . m -I V M , . . I. . . I, .,,-,-l fr.f.'f2gi.q:g gigQ32u.,,ff,Q-y,q:Q1g::2:1L.g:121''- be I I I v I I I A HQ. S. HAS THE VALUES Hoslsnr LINGERIE WASH rnocxs Q. S. HOSIERY SHOP NORTH SIDE SQUARE .-z-..1:1x.-u-mr...-v.f.-1.1.-.. . . H , . , i'h '- '1:.s:.-..s:luu.nw, A Hs,.J..,:,-,A , I I 1 I I 1 I I I I I i I I I I Prompt Free Delivery on Prescriptions and Sick Room Needs CALL INDEPENDENCE 277 RISKE'S DRUG STORE E. H. Riske and I. R. Sands. Registered Pharmacists NORTH SIDE SQUARE INDEPENDENCE. MO. Packard Pontiac WILLIAM L. GILLMOR MOTOR CO. Authorized Sales and Service 308 N. Liberty Phone Clifton 1234 BROWN DRUG COMPANY - TWO REXALL STORES - South Side Square, Independence Phone Indep. 1838 Winner and Harvard, Englewood Phone Indep. 2875 INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI BUNYAR GREENHOUSES DISTINCTIVE CORSAGES Plants and Cut Flowers for All Occasions AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE Call Me for Your Automobile Insurance REASONABLE RATES-PROMPT SERVICE Also Dwelling and Household Goods Insurance E. C. HARRINGTON 323 W. Lexington, 2d Floor Phone Indep. 105 1419 NORTH MAIN ST. PHONE INDEP. 800 INSURANCE - LOANS - REAL ESTATE CHRISMANITES A If ffm, y FOOTBALL SCHEDULE. 1939 We Thank You ' L ,P+ I for Your Patronage fl D , -,3:',T,jy September 22 Northeast Home urlng 7 -JI., !'-- i the PGSI Yefffr I Q I 1 September Z9 East Home 815 W' Lexington SI' October 6 St. Ioseph Central Away Independence, Mo. snuw, , f October 13 Haskell Indians Home L'b A SAVE ron THAT RAINY DAY October 20 1 effff Way October 27 De LaSalle Home at the BANK OF INDEPENDENCE NORTHWEST comnsa SQUARE November 3 Shawnee-Mission Away November IU North Kansas City Home November 17 Excelsior Springs Away A I 125 I I :-fa11a.1..'.-Jr. -.:. 'mr :nu ' vw ' ' M V V - - A A' Y is M-Y Q-x Y' V N M-V . 1 Why Dose girls? Getting ready for Mr. Grinter. A windy dql. Dare we cros the street? They really use lheml Careful now lack, Armistice Day Parade, Naughty naughty: shouldnt gossip. First year .students- Show me stage. Stop daydreaming, Evelyn. Gentlemen oi Leisure. Thatfs one Way to get a girl, Lad. Ruth ,Bryant back for cz visit. Smile please, teachers. Airilo de luxe -Lad's car. u. if ,L ut sm-..n. .-4.4.14 I ' nik' 'A ' W' ' I I J l de ,tp . -1 I x S I 1 1 H H Aping the boys. Emma lean going up. Going to Floyds for lunch A bunch oi peppers Mormng flag ceremor1Y Step hvely Ride your hobby . f 1 it :M -.s,.,,,. ..,. . W ,,r,,,,,,Y ,W if A' ' ' ' ' ' H ' -' - --f ----f----V --- ee -- - A..'L.lf.i1zir1ff,if :-:1:5'-- ,,- 1ffff1T-i -an -.-Q ..-vm , ,,,v,,, 'ww HY, A ,A , , , - .ua A- -beff -in-4 A.--..-W . .-,.,,,.-..,A,, YH, , ,. . . - 7 '-l 1 ' '- H ' ' ' I , .-,-.,--i..-,--f-V.,-.-. - . .,.,-...., V- - -A ,, , ... -- -4 HL -'L A ':,j:gg.jg,,.. .-.-fe-f-----Q Q-4' ' 'f-'---- H . ..,. 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INDEPENDENCE OPTICAL COMPANY Boost I ndependencev SAVE-MORE SELF SERVICE DRUG STORE I. A. KAPLAN, Manager East Side Square Home Owned - 127 fi J. i SKYSCRAPERS Skyscrapers Starligh -- Gods gift to night Beyond our realms oi thought Like sparkling candles shine for us Tonight. Mabel Holder 39. I Student Verse Giants Huge chunks ot metal and rock Towering tar into the sky- Through Which the wind howls- Around which the breezes sigh. You are a skyscraper A giant of your race. You are the first every morn To look the sun in the face. You stand there so tall oo majestic so strong- Truly I would like to be able sing your song. Elmer Epperson 39. ln our laboratory there are many things to make us laugh- n . There is an eight-legged bull dog a d a double headed calf There are fishes in the aquarium And white rats that are a tarryin. There are great big rattlesnakes And plants that grow in the lakes. There is the most perfuming smell And a gopher begins to yell. They say a snake has died and so Out his poor dead body must go. , On the walls we see the heads of animals And a diagram showing the life of mammals. Our teachers name is Mr. Ehmke' Sometimes he thinks our brains are empty. - When its time for him to give a test We just grit our teeth and do our best. W l I I , I I I I I I l I a I U , ' ' To I I ' ' In Our Laboratory .ullll . ' x As gold Of sunset's glow Will not end ev'ry day, Some lives in darkness must end In gray. Anna W1lk1e 39 The sun Who rides our skies As he fled home ton1gl t Caught bits of his flammg gown upon The clouds Betty lean Thomas 39 But to us he's really swell. We hate the ringing of the bell When we start to other classes With the other lads and lasses, Mr. Ehmke says, See you tomorrow. And then we forget our sorrow. Betty Lee Hacker 4 The moon Queen of the night Pours her cool silver rays O er land and sea to llght the dark Dark night Wilma Brewer 40 , . . ' 1. , . , - . . . . , . , . - , Y U 128 , V ' -. A'lf-V:-1---r-'Is717.--:4.4.5iJ. .'1.fgA,I'r5Q16:13Li:::i''-'1zQ2.:,lL-Q-.,+gf.iz:s.'3::4.7.gg.:,g,g,gg.,,,,gu:l1,,-a,,4.,.....,...-..W.,1 -, CHI FIOWEIS Corsages ------ ' , , ,.,,, .,..... C , .5 Avjhg-r,g:g ,.,::::r.s':z::nu1-mess--.:. ,-.-.. ....,,n,-,A,q,.,: . , M, Y U...-. ....,..-.....,.. q-- - --------1,3-,.. A Make Your Choice the CARMICHAEL INSURANCE AGENCY FOR COMPLETE SERVICE 219 West Lexington Indep. 509 SMITH MOTOR CO. 23 YEARS A FORD DEALER FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS CAIRNS FLOWERS Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association 207 East Alton Phone Indep. 205 313-15 W. Maple Independence, Mo me 5fSoe wine? IEWELRY CO.. INC. Phone 2626 204 West Lexington Independence, Missouri PRINTING AND ADVERTISING INTER-CITY PRESS Publishers ot- The Inter-City News The Iackson County Herald The Iackson County Democrat Fairmount The Lotawana News MRS. FARROW, ' Prop. Specialize in Hose Hollywood Line of Lingerie Clifton 4000 Newest style in Sports Clothing racluaie To gleam is to shine' to shine you must be clean. Clean as a hounds tooth was a favorite expression of a famous Amencan. At Commencement is the t1me to lay out a program that will build a record of cleanliness that will be an asset to you all your hte Our product used as a beverage and for many other purposes too numerous to menhon here will be a Wonderful aid to you in bu1ld1ng up an unblemished record INDEPEN DENCE WATERWORKS COMPANY 129 I., v . tif' 5. iw ft t l. I, l Fl in V1 gr til ini wt ,tt i.: til tw , ,U .-1 531 ii, yn .lf ill it Lql 5,5 il? fl: .f, fill fl. 'sl ,L lf it if It lt tt' .. lt ltr 1 t THE AIRPORT A seed- A potent bit Of brown-shelled miracle That annually unfolds before Our eyes. ' Eleanor Landiried 40. Gray dawn- Dark and dreary Becomes the burst of light Which marks the sunrise and mornlng New hope Mary Louise Riley 41 Penny Here in my hand If you could only speak You could relate a lenghthy tale Of life Dorris McCoy 39 Student Verse The Airport The motor's roaring, humming, grinding, . The dirt, grease, grime of the mechanic, The myriad rabble of the spectators, Color, roar, hum, grind, dirt, grease, grime, make the mys- tery of the airport. The pilots, sleekly groomed ln splendour of uniforms and caps. Air hostesses in their uniforms, Passengers, old, young, rich, poor, Healthy, ill, furred or in poor cloth. Curious onlookers, Gaping, gazing, staring At the prison-bound man Handcuffed to the detective: At the gorgeous, beautifully clothed movie star, She, too, with an escort Of directors, photographers, dogs. At the President, He on his Western tour, To gaze upon the people of the farms And at their land and other possessions, To see how they are faring. Even more than all this makes up the mystery and glamour of the airport That is life full undaunted complete. Ruth Nazer . Twilight The twilight time is a time for rest- For rest from the toilyof the day. Then the wee birds return to their nest' The rose of the sky turns to gray. The twilight time is a time for dreams- For memories of long ago. Our thoughts then flow as calm as the streams Theres no hint of hardshlp or woe The twllight time is the time I love Wlth its peace and sweet scented air For that 1S the tlme We look above And remember that God is there Betty lean Thomas The Evening Star The crescent moon hangs in the west The Milky Way 1S White Little chlldren chant this rhyme Star light star bright tonight Rolan Warman 41 -an weave , 1 ig , , , 5 '39 ll W It t lt l tl it li I 1 tl , it l H, tit . wt 11 I H., , . . . V 11 ' tl . . . F . - ljlgl . . , ' ' I if ' - . '39, if ' ' I frm ' ' ' . t 'l W ' . ' ' ' : ll . . . H W' ' I 1 , . I l Z Y gl ' 130 .sms-' ,Ln- v............n...i.,...,..... ,L.,..z.,,i, V, - - - - '---V -' . . .,.'.::: ..g:1:::'nm-:-::.::aua::1uu-.:...e:. ...... - , , , ' '--'- -'-'- ':'h ?9 .'r.7.. :.::..:r.a:.:'.:me:s.w 'QS Q9 KW 5 DIAMONDS! COALI The same basic element . . . but what a differ- ence! A million years lies between the two. One is sold by the carat, the other by the ton. ENGRAVlNGSl All made from the same base metal, copper or zinc. But what a difference there can be among them. Some are faithful facsimile reproductrons of your artwork or your idea the same hte brilliance color and detall Others are Just pictures with little else but a resemblance to the original YEARBOOK STAFF S of the middlewest are learning to depend upon the experience sk1l1 and service of the YEARBOOK DEPARTMENT of Holland Engraving Co. HA 3 ' .455 Q will . 7' fit. i'-'pix '5 l 'X'9ff-A n J ,uf '1 . OUR FLAG Our Flag, Red, white, cmd blue, A known security That calms the fears of American People. Mary Louise Alderman '39. Courage, Steel blue and gray, A flaming torch hallowed About the head of men, who fight To rise. Lola Belle Pratt '39 O stars, Upon that field of blue With red and white beside you, The symbol of truth and loyalty- Our Flag. Bill Markey '41 Student Verse The Student High upon highland And low upon Tay: A bonnie young sophomore Rode out on a day. Pampered and petted And a sissy was he. His clothing was perfect, But never was he. He scoffed and he teased And strutted around. To think him a smart alec, The teachers were bound. Out came report cards Upon a sad day, And scared little sophomore Most tainted away. Petted and pampered, And a sissy was he. He thought himself perfect, But never was he. Minnie Yates '39 I.ife's Gift Life did not bring me silken gowns Nor money and fame and splendor Life did not bring me a desire For luxury and ease that hinders. Life brought me more than this, by far. It gave me contentment and peace And joy, seeing one small star. Life has been kind to bring me these. Dorris McCoy '39 America, While around you Nations rock unsteadily and cannons roar, Your Flag Waves in the gentle breeze, And you fulfill the promises of your Foundation. Betty Nelle Upton '39 Our land, America, Melting pot and refuge, Stands for all that is brave and true. Hail her! Lois Williams '40 , ' ' ' -7- :.l':'.-.'-afar-.m.Jn':':17711?l L1:5111 I'.'Z1.T..ZZZf.2''J' Qynigglf-Q .-'f riezlfi- 'YN ' 5,h .4,,z.:L:,.. :1-,,.w - W , ., , , , - 1.1-:vw-7-955 Q 5--rr -- rar::.:::va-an-.f..f.L..-.f, .-..,. ...f 4. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Page Anderson Motor Company ..., ----- Bank ot Independence .,----- ----- Barnard Pharmacy ,,,--,-- M ---- F Betts Charles E. ..,,,..,... ,- Bostian Chevrolet Company ,.... Bradley Motors .........,,,, H ---- - Brown Drug Company ,,,.,,, ----- Brown Tea Pot .......... Bundschu A. I. ....... Bunyar Florist ........ Cairns Florist ........ Carmichael Insurance Carson Funeral Home Cato and Speaks Choplrn Hood Shelton and Choplrn Chrlsrnan Sawyer Bank Community Federal Savlnqs and Loan Cook s Dairy Cook and Sermon Dooley E B Dooley Boy Doutt s Lake Doutt Marvm F1rst National Bank Floyds Lunch Football Schedule -55555911 .................. ............... I III Grbson Service Statlon Grllmor Motors Green Iewelry Company Grrll Cafe Grrnter Studio Halnes Motor Company Harrington E C Holland Engravmq Company Independence Hardware Company Independence Ice and Creamery Independence Laundry Independence Optical Company 107 125 111 I 127 117 111 125 113 , 103 125 ' 129 129 ------------------------------------------------127 ----------------------------------------------------115 ' , , . ' .................................. 107 ' ............................................... 121 ' ' ................................. 121 ' ' ......................................................... 125 ----------------------------------------------------121 I , . . ......................................................... 109 , .......................................................... 127 ' ......................................................... 111 , ' ........................................................ 113 ' ' ................................................... 113 ' ....,..................s...... ......................... 119 ' ,.,.,...,,...,....,.......... ,...................... 125 Gibson Confectionery ....................................-............ 121 ' ' ' ,,,,,,.,.,...............,. .................... 109 ' --,,,,,,,,,,,,,..-,....... ............................. 125 ,----,,-,,----,,,----------,---,-------------105 ' -------------------,,,,, --,,,,,,..-..,..,,.,,,.............. 107 ' ' ------------, ----,,-,,,,,,,.,.,,,,,-....,,.., ........... 111 ' --,---.-,,,,,-, ,,..,,,....,..,................ 113 - , . . ................. .......................... .......... 1 2 5 ' ----.,,,,,,-..,..,..... .................. 131 -,,,,,,,---,,,,----,----------------115 F---,,-,,,,,,,,,--,-------------------119 ----------,--,,,,-,----,------------------------109 ' -----,,,,,, ...,....................... 127 133 THE DEER The deer Is etched at night' Against the glist ning white Of snow-topped mountain ridges bare And stark. 1 Ardis Couchman There was a lad named Carmichael Student Verse It s Iust a Fad Boys tease the girls about their clothes But have you noticed the boys new hose? Speaking of color theres plenty of it there' Sometimes they re so bright one cant help but stare. Some of the sophomores always known to be green Turn up their cuffs so their socks can be seen. Some are green some red or blue But they all have stripes like barber poles . So girls when boys say What a frock! Emma lean Thompson Hair Styles She stands before her mirror long And combs here tresses gold. Her styles are the Gay Nineties The family albums hold. The curling bangs she pins in place. Then smiling surveys. She looks too much. like Great Aunt lane To like it dressed that way. Then page-boy styles she tries at last. That was becoming-quite And now she looks like Grandma Gray. She dances in pure delight! Away to Grandmas room she flew Was met with tears of glee For Grandma smilingly assured You look a world like me! 39. 11- 1 1 1 1 I I , 1 , 1 , 1 do 11 11 1 1 ,, , 11 Say, Quiet, please. lust look at those socks. 1 1 1 1 11 11 1 1 1 1 '39 H ' , 11 Who had a friend named Michael: They went on a trip, He asked with a quip, What d'ou think of my car, Michael? Lad Carmichael 39 There was once a girl named Anna Mae Who used to be so happy and gay Till school teachers five With assignments did drive The animated expression away I wore my hair dressed just like that At the Priests of Pallas ball And the night I wed your grandpa In old Convention Hall. I stood before my mirror long And combed my tresses gold My styles were then quite chic As the family album told lust smile and keep your chin up I know youll win Neds heart And live happily ever after When Cupid shoots h1s dart Anna Mae Goebel 39 Gemlska Duncan 39 O . , I . V I I . 1 . . 11 . , l . I I 1 1 1 1 . . , ,, , . . - 1 l G4 :' ' ' - .-1-.-few '-.-1f1.xu.:.vfx-4-:11sz:-1::11m::1:f.:..311f?,2ZQ,j2.,Qg.g,g,,,,,,,gxi--Q1-3-:gf-'-3-gp L......-.::mL-3 -N-rum I- 1 A, ,JALZHA -' .24-L -D.: as-Q.-- ,- ....--.3-- - ., V. . ,,. . .- - --- --- -'j '- A PM N uL,j-,M31:gn- --.zc.rs.nr:-av.-:, INDEX TO ADVERTISERS-CONTINUED Page Independence Stove and Furnace Company ..... --- Independence Waterworks ....... Inter-City Press ..,.,,,,-- -------- I -------hu --- Inter-Collegiate Press ........,- Iohnson Blue Avenue Florist .... Keehnel Iewelry Company ....... Kansas City College of Commerce K ts I Shop .................. ---117 III Lambert Moon Printing Company ..... --- Marinello Beauty Shop .......... Martin-Welch ..........,,,...,-., ---- May Grain Company ...,... --- McKevit, O. L. ................ ,H Motor Investment Company ..... --- Ott and Mitchell .............. M, Penney, I. C. ............... --- Quick's Market ....... .... Q. and S. Hosiery ..... --- Resch Brothers .......... --- Riske Drug Company .... --- Roy's Cash Market ............... --- 1, 1 1, 1. tt 1 ,t ,l 1 t 1 t 1 I 1 I 1 1 E 1 1 109 I 129 ' 129 ' 121 1 119 129 121 129 Knoepkers .....,,.,..h,,,,,,-,- 115 123 113 119 119 107 127 109 109 107 ' 125 1 117 125 127 127 1 Save More Drug Store .............. - - - Singer Sewing Machine Company- - I - - - - - Sittler Florist ................ ....... - -- Smith Motor Company .....------ --- Star Market ............... ---- Stockwood Crnpany' ....----- --- Sturges Iewelry Company ..... --- Tasty Ice Cream ...-.. ...--- - -- Thomas W. E. ...------ --- --- Train Hatchery ..... --- Vogue Shop ....... --- Waqgoner Gates ...---------- -- --- Westside Pharmacy ----------- --- --- Wyandotte Furniture Company ------ ---------- -------------- --------- Yantis Fritts DILIQ' -------- ----- -------- ---------- -----'-'- - ' 115 113 129 109 115 107 ll5 I 117 11l 117 117 117 107 - 127 135 ,I 15 lt Student Verse V The Charge of the Light Brigade OH cers to right of them Off cers in front of them fig Of'f'cers to left of them, I :ox - t , it R. O. T. C. CADET - Soldiers- You march onward With bowed heads and leaden hearts Over hill dale field and streams- Retreat. i Thomas Duckworth '4O. Oh, Time, Why fly so swift? Whence do you rush, leaving Innumerable tasks to be done On earth? Rosemary Chapman Sunrise, So bright and red You'd think it a Flanders Field All covered for miles and miles With poppies. Dorothy Bagshaw '39. '39 'Volley'o and thunder d. Stormed at with shout and yell, Boldly they marched and well. Onto the trodden soil, Onto the field of drill Marched the two hundred. Billy Stewart '40 Alone at Night Being alone in the house at night lsn't a lot of fun. You look to the left and to the right: Sometimes you want to run. You hear the creaking of the stair: The rustle of the curtain: There is someone in the corner there! You feel almost certain. The darkest shadows in the hall Seem to jump and shout, And ghostlike pictures on the wall Live and move about. Iune Smith '39. My Dream On the western road to the prairie You can find my heart any day. lt leads to the animals furrie And to the cattle of mine some day. l sit and think of my cattle, Some day to be on my ranch, And long to hear the hooves rattle Where the forks of the road start to branch. The horses will be oi the best, And I'll know each one by name: I'll give them a place of rest When their days of living are vain. 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