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

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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

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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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n I I va M-,,,. M,g,::m::..:... .G-L ,..L,g..p.gg::.':Z'1.1t: .'-'575'-'f I . MISS ELIZABETH AIKIN MRS. FLORENCE BRUSH MISS NANABEL CASSELI.. S I 1 St d,eS Spanish Dramatics - Speech ocia u 1 , FACULTY MISS IANIE CHILES Mathematics One of the pleasant faces seen about our halls is that of Miss Elizabeth Aikin. Classes in world history arel always attentive be- cause of her interesting approach to the sub- ject. History is now an appealing class. Spanish, a language that will soon be worldwide, is capably taught by Mrs. Flor- ence Brush. She is not only a teacher to the students but also a friend. Her knowledge of South America is immensely interesting. Miss Nanabel Cassell has done much to make Chrisman outstanding in speech work. She is the sponsor of theiNational Thespian Dramatic I-lonor Society, sponsor of the Na- MISS MARGARET CHILES Clothing tional Forensic League and helps direct the senior play. . The GLEAM has been very fortunate in having such an efficient person as Miss Ianie Chiles, mathematics teacher, to handle their finances. For several years she has helped direct and make the senior play a success. Anyone- who has taken sewing at Chris- man has finished the course with practical ideas in rnind. Miss Margaret Chiles, spon- sor of the Home Economics Club, for several years has been responsible for the girls' fashion shows. L , , , . . S y r ,