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

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Miss Ellen Singleton Latin Miss Iessie Smith Music Miss Anne Stewart Social Studies , . . F5 f Miss Ellen Singleton, instructor ot Latin tor some time at Chrisman, also was in charge ot several study halls this year. Until the journalism course was added to Chrisman's curriculum, Miss Singleton helped with the school Envoy, qiVi1'1q her CYS' sistance in reading and correcting articles which the stait had written and turned in. Miss Iessie Smith, music instructor, di- rects the chorus, the band, and the orchestra at Chrisman. She worked continuously and patiently with the students in preparing them tor the music Contest. At various assemblies and other occasions outside ot school, the music department has rendered service. Miss Smith also sponsors an annual oper- etta. Miss Anne Stewart teaches civics and history as well as finds time to sponsor the Student Council and to help Mr. Gum with tardy and absence slips. Because ot her understanding attitude and kind disposition she has been an excellent counselor to the students in organizing and carrying on the school government. Lieutenant Stocks is our new supervisor ot the R. O. T. C. unit at Chrisman. He is responsible for the whole administration. Before coming here he spent six months at Fort Leavenworth, then two months at the R. O. T. C. Headquarters in Kansas City. He is a favorite ot all the boys. Miss Betty Ann Street, a graduate ot Chrisman in '38, has completed her second year, accomplishing good results. She has sponsored the M Club, an athletic organ- ization ior girls, the all-school Pep Club, and also teaches First Aid along with physical education. She is a friend to all the girls. 1 Lieutenant Stocks R. O. T. C. Miss Betty Ann Street ' Physical Education

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From the typing room, 3l3,, the busy roar of typewriters is heard all day. The first year pupils, learning the fundamentals of the skill, are taught by Miss Iessie Page. Miss Page is co-sponsor of the Commercial Club and has sponsored the Royal Typing Contest, supervising the noon tests. Many of those who are interested in English or journalism sign up for Miss Mabel Potter's courses. She and Shakespeare are old friends. The journalistic classes learn the real job of publishing the school paper, The Envoy, which Miss Potter sponsors. Miss Potter also sponsors the Chrisman chapter of the National Honor Society. Although art is an elective course, many pupils turn to Miss Sampson's classes for aid in expressing their ideas in drawing, cos- tume designing, basket Weaving, book mak- ing, and interor decorating. Miss Sampson sponsors the art staff of the Gleam, which renders an important service to Chrisman, the National Art Honor Society and the Art Club. Mrs. Asenath Schroeder is the vigorous American history teacher in room 301. She leads her pupils carefully through the color- ful scenery of America's past. She teaches them in a way that is interesting. ln ad- dition, Mrs. Schroeder is chairman of junior sponsors and chairman of the social sicience group of teachers. The sound of laughter that comes from Miss Berneta Sherman's sociology room tells better than Words that Miss Sherman makes sociology not only interesting, but fun. She brings sociology and American history to everyday terms. Miss Sherman is also the co-sponsor of the As-You-Like-lt Dramatic Club. , Mrs. Asenath Schroeder ' Social Studies Miss Berneia Sherman Social Studies Miss Iessie Page Commerce Miss Mabel Potter English Miss Nell E Samson Ar ,fv-

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4 Mr. Walter Webb is a new comer to Chrisrnan this year, but not new in the ln- dependence School System. He has been an instructor at the Iunior High School for several years, teaching biology and man- ual training. At Chrisman he replaces Mr. W. H. Wininger in manual training. He hast made many friends among the students and faculty by his kindly ways and happy per- sonality. Miss Elizabeth Welborn is also new at Chrisman this year teaching world problems in our social science department. ln ad- dition, she helpecl direct the sophomore class play, Professor, How Could You? Her thorough knowledge of her subject en- ables her to show how art and literature are influenced by history. Her interest in her students has made her a favorite teacher in her field. Mrs. Mary Foster Williams is a teacher with many duties resting on her shoulders. Besides teaching junior English, she spon- sors the National Thespian Dramatic Society which was organized in Chrisman this year. She also finds time to help select and direct plays for other organizations in the school. Her interest in the one-act plays has made them a treat for all in the community. Miss Nora M. Witthar taught general science in Iunior High School for a number of years but was elected to the Chrisman faculty this year. In just one short year she has rapidly made a record for herself. She teaches chemistry, and all her pupils say She certainly knows her subject. She is undoubtedly an inspiration to all her stu- dents as a teacher and as a friend outside of class. ' , Mr. Walter Webb Manual Training Miss Elizabeth Welborn Social Studies Mrs. Mary Williams English Miss Nora Witthar Chemistry s ,. ,f 522'