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

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...-.eng-,-...z:::L:L3 :. .fi .. V. . 1 NORTHWEST VIEW CUSTUDIANS Perhaps one oi the most important things in life is cornfort. We surely realize, then, what an important task our custodians have in keeping' our school properly heated, cleaned, and in good order, so that We stu- dents Will be provided the best Working con- ditions possible. Mr. Iohn Greer certainly deserves a great deal of praise for the capable and depend- able manner in which he has carried out his duties at Chrisrnan for fifteen years. Mr. Iohn Haun, who has served Chrisman for tive years, also has proved himself to be an inspiration to those he serves so capably. Mr. Hight and Mr. Benson, who have charge of the old building, have also proven their efficiency this past year. We are exceedingly grateful to Mr. Greer, Mr. l-laun, Mr. Benson, and Mr. I-light tor the able way they keep our school. As students and teachers of William Chrisman, We all realize that if it were not for the conscientious work of our custodians, school would cer- tainly be an uncomfortable and dreary place in which to study. n BENSON, WALKER, HAUN, GREER, HIGHT 23 t ' ' Q- -uw..-.rn,.,--r ':::-rf ,...-........L.,.4-,ur---f-. ff- .... .L . .

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I I - n .l,,a,.....,....:..1 .A-v........a- , ' 4 if W l ,- ,P ll .3 ml Nl!! gt: fl 7 v3 ,I ti, ti' iff .HI Vi. ' l, ii, 'Illia t-1151 my ..t!. J, if rj 1- 3 tyiit ll i it tl 1 , 1, t Q it ' l i M 1-it it jj! fir .5 tt, J .fwv ffl l lil: .5 , . Q: lf! 1 ll ' l. 5 4, It I ll ' ll l? Sli' MRS. PRYOR, MRS. DESMOND, MRS. GUYTON, MRS. ALLEN, MRS. LOWRY, MRS. NEEF, A MRS. LUND, MRS. SEROY. PARENT TEACHERS ASSUCIATION Today, the education of the American parent plays an important role. Parents often lose control of their children because they cannot intelligently follow the studies of their children in school. The P. T. A. is an organized effort to pro- vide systematic parental training which will eventually insure harmonious and efficient functioning between the parent and child in this rapidly changing civilization. lt has affi- liated branches in all but one state, a total membership of over one million. The Parent-Teacher Association was or- ganized forty-eight years ago on February 17, 1897 fat Washington, D. CJ by Mrs. Theo- dore Birney and Mrs. Phoebe Apperton. William Chrisman is very proud to have the honor of being the first high school in Missouri to have aParent-Teacher Organiza- tion. It was organized by Mrs. A. L. Ying- ling in September of 1917. The P. T. A. has five objectives which help to promote co-operation between' the home and school. These are: ' CD To promote the welfare of child and youth in the home, school, church, and com- munity: C25 to raise the standard of home life: 439 to secure adequate laws for the care and protection of the child and youth, C47 to bring into closer relationship the home and the school, that the P. T. A. may co-operate in- telligently in the training of the child: C57 to develop between the educators and the gen- eral public such united efforts as will secure the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education. This year the officers who have guided the P. T. A. so successfully are: Mrs. H. W. Al- len, president, Mrs. R. A. Guyton, first vice- presidentp Mrs. P. M. Lowry, secretary, Mrs. H. A. Lund, treasurer, Mrs. C. F. Neef, cor- responding secrearyg Mrs. H. H. Burlekamp, historian :and Mr. Gregory Lefever, auditor. The annual Founder's day program was held on February 4. Mrs. Shrock and Mr. Matthews were the speakers. Each year the P. T. A. sponsors the Senior Dance, held after the graduation exercises. This is an annual affair that is looked for- ward to by all Chrisman. students, and is especially appreciated by the seniors be- cause they realize that it is their last school activity. ' ' , '.-, i-.-- . a g -... - fl ff A Z't f . E - , - E

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STUDENT GUUNCIL CLARENCE PAUL NAGEL KATHLEEN NORRIS WEATHERFORD IEAN NAGEL President Secretary President Secretary One of the most active organizations of William Chrismanfthe Student Council, was formed in l94O. By giving the students a representative form of government, it en- courages' good citizenship and prepares bet- ter leaders. , ,The president of the Council for the first semester was ,Paul Nagel, who proved a very capable leader. Clarence Weather- ford lead the second semester With equal ability. Kathleen Norris and lean Nagel, secretaries, performed their duties Well. The Envoy is being sent to the boys and girls in service. The Council has sold pen- cils and stickers and promoted a paper drive to add more funds to the treasury. ' Shirley Myers and Paul Nagel were the Student! Council's representatives on the Teen Town Board of Directors. The Student Council has urged the buying of more war bonds and stamps to aid the war effort. y Other activities were promoted by the Council duringhthe year. ' The sponsors are: Mrs. Schroeder, Mr. Le- fever, Mrs. Iohns, Miss Kennedy, and Miss Sherman. FIRST SEMESTER