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

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W t ' 1 Miss Elizabeth Aiken World Problems Mrs. Ellyn 'Black Librarian Miss Ncznubel Cassell Speech - Dramatics Miss Elizabeth Aiken, although a new teacher in the Independence system, has soon won the friendship of both students and teachers with her pleasant personality. Her interesting classes in world history are much enjoyed by all her students. Because of an event which took place during the Christmas vacation,-we now have Mrs. Ellyn Black instead of Miss Ellyn Kram- per as our friendly efficient librarian, who is willing at all times to teach the youth who comes with inquiring mind, eager to know all possibilities the universe holds in store for him. During the past year the speech and dramatic department has flourished under the capable direction of Miss Nanabel Cas- sellf She is the sponsor of the recently or- ganized National Thespian Dramatic Honor Society in addition to her sponsorship of the National Forensic League and her work as one of the directors of the senior play. One of our most popular teachers, Miss Ianie Chiles, has made an important contri- bution to the war effort by teaching our students the different phases of mathematics which are so important to victory. She also hielped to make the senior play a success through her able directing. and the Gleam a success through her splendid handling of the finances. A favorite with all the girls, Miss Mar- garet Chiles, has made sewing an increas- inqly popular subject, as much through her own pleasing personality as through the course itself. She is a co-sponsor of the Home Economics Club, and it is through her efforts that Chrisman girls enjoy several fashion shows each year. lvl ,Q , 12 X I Miss Icmie Chiles Mathematics Miss Margaret Chiles Clothing

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Mr. Carl D. Gum, Principal Every organization must have ct leader. Our leader is the principal of this school, Mr. Carl Gum. His office is our headquar- ters. The work of the school and the or- ganizations in the school are centered around Mr. Gum and his office. Mr. Gum is well qualified for the mo- mentous task as principal of William Chris- man High School. He received a B. S. de- gree at Cape Girardeau Teachers' College where, after graduating, he was an in- structor in education for two summers. At the University of Missouri he was awarded an A. M. degree. ln advance of these de- grees, he did graduate work at the Uni- versity of Missouri and at the Teachers College of Columbia University in New York. 1 Mr. Gum's Office Mrs. De Shazo and Dorothy Gillum, Secretaries He taught science and mathematics, and coached football and basketball in high school for five years. He was principal of two high schools before coming here from Nevada, Missouri. ' Mr. Gum has introduced many new ideas and methods in aiding the school, the faculty, and the students. One can get ad- vice and friendly cooperation by going to Mr. Crum. ln March, l943, Mr. Gum attended the forty-eighth Annual Meeting of the North Central Association in Chicago. This year, he is a member of the state committee of the North Central Association, which consists of more thian three hundred colleges and more than three thousand high schools from twenty North Central States. Chrisman is a member of this Association. Mr. Gum handles all the government blanks that come in from the army and various defense plants asking for references. ln this work of writing recommendations he is ably assisted by Mrs. DeShazo. The principal's office is one of the busiest places in William Chrisman High School. It is an information bureau for stu- dents and teachers alike and often functions as an employment agency. The office takes care of the absentees, the telephone calls, personal letters, the daily bulletins, and most of the minor and major jobs necessary in running the school. The new office stenog- rapher, Miss Virginia Harris, is an efficient help in these tasks. Mr. Gum takes an active interest in the student council, helping it in many ways. He was heartily in favor of buying the jeeps through the students' purchase of bonds and stamps.

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' A new teacher at Chrisman this year, Miss Ellis Clement, has quickly made her- self an important part of the faculty. In ad- dition to her class in physics, she is a co- sponsor of the Science Clubs of America and of the Radio Club. Well-liked both by his students and by those whom he has never had in class, Mr. Rex Conyers in his classes and in his spon- sorship of the 'Wildlife Conservation Club has endeavored to give Chrisman students a better knowledge and understanding of plant and animal life. As our relations with the'South Ameri- can countries and the study of Spanish is becoming more important, we are appreciat- ing the ability of our Spanish teacher, Mrs. Florence Cooke, the capable sponsor of the Spanish Club, who gives the Spanish stu- dents an intimate and personal knowledge of our Spanish speaking neighbors. A valuable member of our faculty is Sergeant Haskell C. Dean, who has been with Chrisman's R. O. T. C. since it was first established in 1935. lt was through his ef- forts that the R. O. T. C. band was organized and that many boys have been trained to be good riflemen. He has been a real friend to the many boys who have taken R. O. T. C. A better understanding of the economic conditions and relationships to each other of the countries of the world is gained by all her students in the interesting classes in eco- nomic geography, taught by Mrs. Duggan. She is also sponsor of the Social Activities Committee of the Student Council, which has been providing the mixers, much enjoyed by the student body. I Sergeant Dean R. O. T. C. V Mrs. Mary D1-IQQUH Economic Geography Miss Ellis Clement Science Mr. Rex Conyers Biology Mrs. Florence Cooke Spanish