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

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5? MR. lESSE H. STINSON ' MRS. O. E. GENTRY U MRS. L. D. DeSI-IAZO New to William Chrisman this year is our principal, Mr. lesse H. Stinson, who came to us from Excelsior Springs last November. He is a friendly person of whom any cmd all students may ask advice and be sure of receiving a friendly helping hand, our principal is ready to give his assistance to any Worthwhile student project also. Mr. Stinson was gradu- ated from high school at Clarence, Missouri. He attended the Northeast Missouri State Teachers College at Kirksville, Missouri, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. He has a Master's degree in secondary school administration from the University of Missouri, where he has also taken additional graduate Work. His career as a teacher be- gan in Cass- Technical High School in Detroit, Michigan, his administrative work in Mis- souri, with the superintendency of the Davis Consolidated School. He served also as superin- tendent of the Brashear Public School and the Clifton Hill Consolidated School, and as principal at Herculaneum and Excelsior Springs before coming to William Chrisman. We feel that We are fortunate in having as our principal a man Whose educational and administrative background so ably fits him for his task. We are sure that, with Mr. Stin- son to guide us, our school will benefit greatly, for it is his wish that our school grow and improve each year. A To asisist our principal in keeping the school operating smoothly, Mrs. Elizabeth Gentry and Mrs. Mae DeShazo manage such items as attendance, letters, telephone calls, and print- inq of the daily bulletin. Many times the pr incipal's office is rightfully called a Bureau of Assistance. 13

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Million .-Suyzefzinlencfenll ' MR. I. N. HANTHORN, Assistant Superintendent ' AT HIS DESK Mr. I. N. Hanthorn, William Chrismarfs friend and mentor, who instituted the student government of which we are so proud, is always ready to talk, in his kindly and helpful way, to all who findtheir way to his office in the Iunior High School building. Here one finds a warm sympathy and wise counsel. A , Mr. Hcmthorn's education covers a wide field. He has studied at the State Teachers Col- lege at Warrensburg and at the University of Missouri. He received his graduate degree from Columbia University in New York City. To his training are added many years as a teacher of Missouri boys and girls. Mr. Hanthorn, having served as principal of our high school from 1924 to 1941, is now Assistant Superintendent of the Independence School System. The tasks which Mr. Han- thorn performs are many. He conducts the all-important school census and keeps the files which list everyone between the age of six and nineteen inclusive in the Independence District. He issues work permits and supplies the .certification of age from the school records which many people need in order to obtain birth certificates. He assists in com- piling the superintendent's annual report, in conducting the campaign for school welfare, and in substitute work when teachers are ill. His greatest service is in the inspiration he gives to teachers and in the wise and benevolent influence he exerts on students with whom he comes in contact. Mr. Hanthorn is a noble man to have in our midst and a shining example to all Chris- man students. V A 12

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wee :Qin MR. GREGORY LEFEVER S . x AT HIS DESK The students of Chrisman have been very fortunate this year to have such a capable man as Gregory Lefever as vice-principal. During the absence of a principal, after the resignation of Mr. Carl Gum, Mr. Lefever served most efficiently as acting principal. He was later made vice-principal. ' Mr. Lefever is a friend to all students and is never too busy to help them with a prob- lem Whether it is big or small. He always gives instructions in an excellent manner. He is Well qualified for his position, receiving his B.S. from Warrensburg Teacher's Col- lege and his MA. from the University of Missouri. His many years as a teacher have ac- quainted him With the best methods of instruction in his field and given him a sympathetic approach toward students and their difficulties. ' He has taught mathematics here at Chrisman for eight years and has done an excel- lent job. He now is filling his new office with the same success. , Mr. Lefever's job is general asisistant, but he has several specific duties to perform He takes full charge of the veterans' tests and their credentials: this in itself is a large re- sponsibility. He has been of great assistance to Mr. Stinson in helping him to become bet- ter acquainted with the activities and problems of Chrisman High. He assists Mrs. De- Shazo also in checking school attendance. Boom 215, which houses attendance records, is the asisistant principal's office. D Mr. Lefever plays an important part in the daily school life and is highly respected by all the students. r 14