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

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gs 5 E. E I fit ,Q X:,, it iq ,Q -w .w 1 M It It ,, tl I li gt it tt 'E tx 5. t ti if H ., tn it tt t tt is It ti t in .W t I 4 1 I ' I 'E I-'1 2 .M Y 1 if it ,I l Ft I, it I i t 44 ASSISTANT N .Lv mach-2-I M5La:.:.Q..vm.1-s.,c,:11:1 V I .V 6 It I SUPERINTENIJENT Chrisman's old and true friend will gladly greet you with his friendly manner at his office on the second floor of the lunior High School building. This is Mr. I. N. I-lanthorn, former principal of our high school from l924 to l94l, but now Assistant Superintendent of the Independence School System. We remember him here at Chrisman as instigator of the student government of which we are so proud, and also as sponsor of the student handbook. Mr. I-lanthorn has a very broad education. I-le has, studied at the State 'I'eacher's Col- lege at Warrensburg and at the University of Missouri, and he has received his mas- ter's degree from Columbia University in New York City. I-le is very capable to step into any classroom when a substitute teacher is not available and ably teach any course. r In his office he performs many tasks. l-Ie takes care of the school census which is very important as it includes keeping a file of everyone between six and nineteen years of age inclusive in the Independence District. Due to rationing registration, this file is now complete. He also gives work permits to students, and this year he has issued over one thousand two hundred forty-three. Com- piling the Superintendenfs annual report is another large task which he assists Mr. Mat- thews to do. This includes reportseof the personnel of schools, financial status, curri- culum and activities of our high school and other Independence Schools. I-le also sup- plies certification of age from the school rec- ords which many people need to get birth certificates. - One of the first things that catches the eye in Mr. I-Ianthorn's office is an artistically printed motto which reads: Initiative Doing the right thing Without being told I t QZVK I l MR. I. N. HANTHORN, Assistant Superintendent This is a favorite motto of Mr. I-Ianthorn. I-Ie believes that students who do the right thing without being told are the ones who excel. A visit from this friend of such high char- acter who is always so interested in us and our activities is always very welcome. A AT HIS DESK ll 12 I t 1 'llll lultf I 'IIZI I I. I' , 3 , 1 V f is I t A f -

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- s.1,s-:rr-cu: ,rg SUPERINTENDENT The Independence School System has been very fortunate during the past seven years to have as its superintendent Mr. W. E. Matthews, a man of high ideals and the energy and per- severance, to put these ideals over. He has been one of the most influential and helpful forces in the lives of many Chrisman students. His interest in students, their activities, his understanding of youths' problems, and his willingness to help all who need his sound ad- vice have endeared him to pupils and teach! ers alike. He inspires admiration in all those who have come in contact with his winning personality. 1 Under his guidance, students receive train- ing to better fit them to take an active part in the life of the community, state, and nation. Mr. Matthews realizes the importance of us- ing one's time to the best advantage. An educa- tion is all important to the youth, and he feels that we shall realize the truth of this statement when the war is over and the long and difficult period of readiustment follows. He attended MR. MATTHEWS MRS. KEARNES ..,,..:. .u.n,-4-ez-fe ,---..-... ..:m.w-e-rf.-v- MR. W, E. MATTHEWS, Superintendent Warrensburg State Teachers' College, Mary- ville College, and the University of Missouri. He holds a Master's degree. Mr. Matthews has shown us by his own life that we cannot hope to become successful members of society in these trying times un- less we master ourselves. ' Especially invaluable to the boys who are preparing to enter the military service is his wholesome and helpful advice, as well as to those who are already in the service, and we at home who are bewildered by such a fast changing world. ln this way of Contact with many people, Mr. Matthews has established a bond of friendship that very few administrators know. Mrs. Mildred Kearnes is Mr. Matthews's able assistant and secretary. She is capable and friendly to all and a suitable secretary for such an efficient superintendent.

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, - L ..- . -rx:-, .--zrvfrqq ,:- 5 ' MR. CARL D. GUM, Principal A friendly capable man oppressed by problems that harass the average high school principal of today is our principal Mr. Carl Gum. ln order to keep our school func- tioning properly we must have an able leader such as we find in Mr. Gum. MR. GUM'S OFFICE MRS. GENTRY MR. GUM MRS. DeSI-IAZO ....... .wgkzmf-4- -, PRINCIPAL l-le is well qualified for his position having received his B. S. degree at Cape Girardeau Teachers' College. An A. M. degree was awarded him at the University of Missouri. Besides that he has done additional work at the University of Missouri and at the Teachers' College of Columbia University in New York. During the past four years our school has profited a great deal from the new methods he has introduced to keep our school run- ning smoothly, thus helping the students as well as the faculty. Many letters from boys in the service who have had to leave before they could grad- uate come to him every week seeking help in obtaining their diplomas by way of a cor- respondence coursef ln some instances he has to figure how much credit'the boys have earned during their period of military train- ing and find how many points that would mean according to our system. This entails a lot of writing on Mr. Gum's part. Pupils are always welcome to bring their difficulties to him for consultation. Mr. Gum handles all of the government blanks that come in from the army and de- fense plants from all parts of the country asking for references. The principal's office is one of the busiest places in Chrisman. lt is an information bureau, takes care of absentees, telephone calls, letters, printing of the daily bulletin, and many other little details necessary in an office. Mrs. Elizabeth Gentry and Mrs. DeShazo assist Mr. Gum in his work. Their efficiency accounts for the smooth running of the of- fice. 3-4-21: zv.. mu..-nf.-LZ?.7 4:51:11