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

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BUARIJ UF EIJUCATIUN OFFICERS MR. IOHN W. LUPF - - e - President K MR. FLEMING W. PENDLETON - Vice President is , MISS KATIE Cl-IASTAIN - Secretary-Treasurer If ,L,A The Board of Education is 'alwaysenthusiastic and active at its regular monthly meetings. There is not a more spirited group of individuals in our com- munity than the ones who guide 'and control the man- agement of our school. Among .the many difficult problems which come before the board are: selecting the teachers, .deciding the holidays, handling all financial matters, and arranging the curriculum of our school. Their efficiency is shown by the way they handle these problems and guide our school safely on its course. The Board of Education' is similar to a demo- cratic form of. government. The superintendent of school, Mr. W. E. Matthews is the executive officer of the board: the six members are the directorsg the teachers are the officersy and the citizens of Inde- pendence are the stockholders. ' u 4 Mr. Iohn W. Luft , The meetings are held under the leadership of Mr. John W. 'Luf'f, who continues meeting his respone sibilities as the president of the association. His term expires in April, 1946. He is assisted in his work by Mr. Fleming Pendleton, the vice president of the board, Whose term expires in April, 1944. Miss Katie Chastain, the capable secretary of the board, continues in her work this year. The other members of the board are: 'Mrs. Adron Randall, Mrs. Howard Hinde, Dr. Floyd Yale, end Mr. Iohn A. Becker. With the guidance of these efficient citizens of our community, our school will go on to a more prof gressive future than we have ever known before. The Board of Education in Session A

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WE THE PEOPLE Seniors OUR ACTIVITIES Departments Publications R. O. T. C. Aihletics Clubs Iuniors Sophornores A Music Delfiate Plays Social Activities Gleamiets

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Mr. W. E. Matthews, Superintendent One of the most influential and helpful factors in the lite of Chrisman students is our Superintendent of Schools, Mr. W. E. Mat- thews. It was indeed a fortunate occurrence for the Independence School System when the board of education was able to secure Mr. Matthews's services. His knowledge of new methods, and his close connection with the Missouri State Department of Education have made him ideally suited for this posi- tion. His interest in student activities, his un- derstanding of YOUll'1'S problems, and his Willingness to help all who need his sound advice, have endeared him to pupils cmd teachers alike. He inspires admiration. in Q11 those who have come in contact with his winning personality, keen intellect, and firm character. SUPERINTEIJENT Especially invaluable is his wholesome advice to the boys who are preparing to en- ter the services as well as those who are al- ready serving and those at home who are bewildered by the rapid current of the World events. He urges all students to make the most of their opportunities as presented in the school curriculum and to prepare them- selves to face their problems in society through adequate use of their time and ma- terials. Mr. Matthews realizes the vast im- portance of using one's time to the best ad- vantage. He feels that nothing can be so imf portant to young people as a good education and that we shall realize this more and more in the difficult period of reconstruction follow- ing the war. He has shown us by his own lite that not until we can master ourselves can we hope to become successful members of society. Mr. Matthews attended Maryville Col- lege, Warrensburg State Teachers' College, and the University of Missouri. He holds a Master's degree. Mrs. Mildred Kearnes, Mr. Matthews' assistant, is well trained for her position. She has a B. S. degree in Education from the State Teachers' Normal in Pittsburg, Kansas, with special secretarial training. She is ca- pable and friendly to all and a suitable sec- retary for such a remarkable superintendent. Mr. Matthews Mrs. Kearnes