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

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, Miss Ianie Chiles Miss Margaret Chiles Mathematics Clothing Miss Elizabeth Aiken is one of our rela- tively new teachers. In spite of this fact, she has made her history classes inter- esting and enjoyable to all her students. Very popular with both faculty and stu- dents is Mrs. Florence Brush, our Spanish teacher. She sponsors the Spanish club, and this year she assisted Miss Smith in directing the operetta. This year our debate team has brought many honors to Chrisrnan. Much of this credit is due to Miss Nanabel Cassell. She teaches speech and dramatics and spon- .l.l,.,ld,.,II. . .. . ., M. L A - ' World Problems ,. Spanish I FACULTY .tw sors the Thespians and the Nationalilror- ensic League. One of the best liked teachers at Chris- rnan is Miss Ianie Chiles. Her classes in math are beneficial to all taking the courses. In addition, she managed the finances for THE GLEAM and directed the senior play. f A favorite with her students is Miss Margaret Chiles. Her instructions in sew- ing are practical and prove invaluable to the girls. She is also co-sponsor of the Horne Economics Club. 'r 'i ' Miss Elizabeth Aiken Mrs. Florence ,Brush Miss Nanabel Cassell Speech - Dramatics

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PRINCIPAL ir ir The smooth functioning of William Chrisman is due chiefly to the able direc- tion of our principal, Mr. Carl Gum, who has proved himself capable of assuming this tremendous task. One can readily see that Mr. Gum is well qualified for the position of principal by briefly reviewing the instruction and experience he has received in this field. After receiving a B. S. degree at Cape Girardeau Teachers' College, he was an instructor in education at that institution for two summers. His Master's degree was conferred upon him at the University of Missouri. In addition to these degrees he did graduate work at the University of Missouri and at the Teachers' College of Columbia University of New York. The first position Mr. Gum held was in a rural school in Southeastern Missouri. Prom there he went to Gideon, Missouri, to teach. Then he held the position of principal in Clarkton, Missouri, and prior to his arrival here, he was principal of the high school in Nevada, Missouri. William Chrisman has noted many im- provements since Mr. Gum came here three years ago. By his modern and effi- cient methods he has been of much as- sistance to the school. Through his lead- ership he has brought the faculty and stu- dents to Work in harmonious accord with the high ideals of Chrisman. This year Mr. Gum, who is a member of the Missouri state committee of the North Central Association, attended the forty-ninth annual meeting of the Associa- tion at Chicago from March 20 through Mr. Gum's Office Mrs. Buchanan and Mrs. DeShazo, Secretaries Mr. Carl D. Guin, Principal March 24. He also attended the annual meeting last year. 4 This Association, of which Chrisman is a member, consists of more than three hundred colleges and more than three thousand high schools from twenty North Central States. Anyone in need of advice is sure to ob- tain it for the asking from Mr. Gum. He is always willing to do what he can for stu- dents-of Chrisman. In the many tasks which must be per- formed daily in the office, Mr. Gum is ably assisted by Mrs. DeShazo and Mrs. Buchanan. Through their efficiency the office is kept on a smooth, even course.

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Miss Ellis Clement Science Mr. Rex Conyers Biology Mrs. Elizabeth Davis Librarian FACULTY Miss Clement has gained many friends in her two years at Chrisman. She is co: sponsor of the Science Clubs of America. and the Radio Club in addition to her teaching more physics this year. Popular with all Chrisman students is Mr. Conyers. He is the sponsor of the Wildlife Conservation Club whose pur- pose is to give students an appreciation of plants and animals. Although new at Chrisman this year, Mrs. Davis has helped many students in selecting books. She is sponsor of the Li- Sergeant H. C. Dean Mrs. Mary Duggan R. O. T. C. Economic Geography brary Club whose members workin the library an hour every day. Sgt. Haskell Dean was the supervisor of the R. O. T. C. since 1935, when it was lirst organized in Chrismcm. He also helped organize the R. O. T. C. band. His death was a great sorrow to all. Besides teaching economic geography, Mrs. Duggan is co-sponsor of the Shake- spearean Literary Society and sponsor of the Social Committee of the Student Coun- cil. She also has charge of study hall for two hours. '