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

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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. '

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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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i'-mv . . H Mr' Floyd Hanson V Miss Lucille awes Salesmanship EY1Q1iSlF1 Miss Fallon's specialty' is in the com- Y mercial line. She teaches shorthand and secretarial practice -and is an expert in this field. She is also sponsor of the Shakespearean Literary Society. Cooking is an. essentially interesting subject, and Miss Filkin cannot be ex- celled as a teacher. Outside of her regu- lar Work, she is one of the sponsors of the Home Economics Club. The man with a friendly smile for every- one, Mr. French, teaches boys' gym. He assists Mr. Huhn with the coaching, and U. H U., , , . , ,. .. l . Miss Ada Fallon' Commerce Miss Verda Filkin Foods Mr. Ray French Physical Education ricumi he has been sponsoring the noon basket- ball games Which are greatly enjoyed. As teacher of salesmanship and gen- eral business, Mr. Hanson has the ex- tremely important task of being financial manager. He handles the money for all the organizations of the entire school. Miss Hawes 'teaches sophomore Eng- lish in her characteristic capable and thorough manner. Students who attend her classes finish with much additional knowledge. The Nautilus Society is for- tunate in having her as a sponsor.