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

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Mr. D. C. Elliott Physics Miss Bda Fallon Commerce Mrs. Rachel Field English After thirty-two years of efficient service on the Chrisman faculty, Mr. D. C. Elliott has gone into defense work to make his patriotic contribution to the national war effort. I-le leaves behind him the influence of his keen scientific mind, his conception of real values, and his teaching of courtesy and honesty. Miss Ada Fallon, who teaches secre- tarial practice course, stresses to her students not only the importance of skill in typing and sihorthandy but she also encourages various personality qualifications for a good secre- tary. Besides training efficient steno- graphers, Miss Fallon sponsors the Shakes- pearean Literary Society. Her pep and un- derstanding of girls have made her a favor- ite. ' Mrs. Rachel Field is the new instructor of sophomore English this year. As a mem- ber of the faculty of Central College at Fayette, Missouri, she taught English com- position and American literature. From her experience there as freshman advisor, Mrs. Field learned the importance of intimate, personal contact with the student. I From Olathe, Kansas, Chrisman wel- comes a new member to her faculty, Miss Verda F ilken, instructor in foods. With rationing and the necessary conservation of food, Miss Filken has stressed to her classes new ways of preparing old dishes and bal- ancing the diet. The collection of wild flowers and plants is her hobby. Mr. Ray French, in addition to his regu- lar classes in boys' gym and hygiene, has volunteered his time to teach the new gov- ernment physical education course. Among other activities, he has supervised the noon- hour basketball games and has secured speakers for junior-senior home-room pro- Grams. Miss Verda Filkin Foods Mr. Ray French Physical Education

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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

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New on -our staff of social studies teachers is Miss Lucille Frisby from Bethany, Missouri, who teaches four classes in Amer- ican history and one in world problems. Her wide interests in sports and her ready smile are assurances that she will find many friends in Chrisman. ln her second year at Chrisman, Miss Lucille Hawes has become well-acquainted with Chrisman students through her sopho- more English classes and various outside activities. She has a keen appreciation of music, and her collection ot' miniature pen- guins is most unusual. This past summer she received her master's degree at the University of Southern California. With her extensive literary background and practical philosophy Miss Emina Hill has made American and English literature live before her students. Matter-of-fact and optimistic, she quotes her facorite poet, Robert Browning, who expresses her outlook on life: Why stay We on the earth unless to grow? Miss Hill's work on the Gleum has been invaluable. Coachof all Chrisman athletics and the physical ideal of the athletic-minded boy, Charles Huhn trains the Chrisman Bears. His presence on the sidelines of every game gives the support to our teams that spurs them on to victory. In the hygiene classes Mr. Huhn is known for his droll illustrations. Miss Frances Kreeger is back at Chris- man this year after a year's absence during which she taught at Iunior High. We hope that she likes us well enough to stay per- manently, for her friendliness and broad- minded attitude have won her many friends both in her classes and in extra-curricular activities. H, Miss Lucille Frisby Social Studies Miss Lucille Hawes English Miss Eminu Hill English Mr. Charles Huhn Physical Education Miss Frances Kreeqer Mathematics H0 af