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

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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 ,

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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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:V , szrvf,--g I, I MISS- ELLIS. CLEMENT MR. REX CONYERS MRS. MARY DUGGAN Sclence BiO10QY Social Studies MISS ADA FALLON Commerce A winning smile and a real desire to help students mgke Miss Ellis Clement one of Chrisman's most popular teachers. She is also co-sponsor ot the Science Club in addi- tion to teaching aeronautics and physics. The capable direction and interest in his subject ot biology have endeared Mr. Rex Conyers to all Who enter the door oi Room 216 which is overflowing with stuffed birds and preserved animals of many types. Popular with all students around Chris- man is our economic geography and Amer- ican history teacher, Mrs. Mary DuQQIClH- FACULTY MISS VERDA FILKIN Foods She also is a co-sponsor of the Shakespear- ean Literary Society. The guiding spirit ior all Chrisman's would-be secretaries is Miss Fallon. Upon her shoulders falls the responsibility for the programs for all the plays and the tests in every department. Along with Mrs. Duggan, she sponsors the Shalcespeareans. Savory odors and appetizing specimens of food issuing forth through the halls tell everybody that Miss Filkin is hard at Work teaching her classes how to prepare nu- tritious meals. Miss Filkin is a co-sponsor with Miss Margaret Chiles of the Home Eco- nomics Club. ........1. ,c4:,,f-6.-- ,.-..:':.: nzvmuv..-.,7.-,K '