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

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.Sig V- wji 5- .,?-: ff ' 1 .4 sr, .21 X 'st b is f l Qt W- 5 gk 3152125 1'. 1 K1 V- is as A t si vZ ,, .. ,,..E - , . It - gf...-.1 ggi,-gL'k K '-rev ies? F351-. ' . w lv 8 ' A k A Miss Mary Kennedy Mrs. Mary Learnard Mr. Gregory Letever Social Science Social Science Mahematics - aww, There is never a dull moment in Room 208, Where Miss Mary Kennedy presides over heated discussions on American History and American Government. She sponsors the lun- ior class and heads the finance committee ot the Student Council. Highly respected by all students is Mrs. Mary Learnard, a capable teacher ot American History and international relations. She is chairman of the Iunior class sponsors and co- sponsor ot the Shakespearian Literary Society. Popular with all students is Mr. Gregory Letever, instructor of algebra. ln addition to his teaching, Mr. Letever serves as vice-principal of Chrisman and is a sponsor of the National Honor Society. , One of Chrisman's favorite teachers, Miss Louise MacDonald, makes Iunior English and Senior Literature most interesting and enjoyable. Miss MacDonald is director ot the Junior class play. Mr. Iames McDaniel comes to Chrisman this year following his release from the Service. As di- rector of the GLEAM Design and Layout staff and teacher of world history, Mr. McDaniel is Well liked by all who know him. Miss Louise MacDonald Mr, Iqmes F, McDaniel English Social Science 18

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r W 1 , r Mr. Leo E. DOI10heW Miss Gladys Evans Mr. Travis V. Hopkins Commerce Biology Physical Education Qawlz' Secretarial practice and classes in shorthand are ably taught by Mr. Leo Donohew. I-le is chairman of the honors and awards committee of the Student Council, chairman of the social committee of the faculty, and the adviser for the typinq staff of the GLEAM. We are glad to have Miss Gladys Evans, who teaches biology, a member of our faculty. Miss Evans is a sponsor of the Sophomore class and a co-sponsor of the biological division of the Science Club. New to Chrisman this year is Mr. Travis Hopkins, instructor of boys' physical education. ln addition to his reqular classroom duties he is director of athletics and a co-sponsor of the National Athletic Honor Society. We are qlad to Welcome Mr. Hopkins to our physical edu- cation department. Miss Marie Hord is a popular teacher of general business and business law. She is also the school treasurer, an office which is charged With the duty of keeping account of the funds of many departments and clubs, a task which requires patience, care, and many hours of work. A proficient instructor in the Way to a man's heart is Miss Hazel Iohnson, Who teaches classes in foods at Chrisman. She is also a sponsor of The Future Homemakers of America. uns.,- Miss Hazel lohnson Miss Marie Horcl Foods Commerce 17

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. Miss Iessie Page Miss Margaret Meredith M155 Thelma Myers Commerce Speech Commerce Qawlzfff The Speech Department, under the capable leadership of Miss Margaret Meredith, has taken a leading part in the life of the school. Miss Meredith is director of the annual Speech Department play, co-director of the One-Act Play Contest, and sponsor of the National Foren- sic League. Miss Thelma Myers, conscientious and very thorough, teaches typing and bookkeeping. ln addition, Miss Myers is co-sponsor of the Commercial Club and a sponsor of the Iunior class. She is also a member of the faculty social co mmittee. Another member of the Commercial staff is Miss Iessie Page, who teaches typing and shorthand. Miss Page is also a co-sponsor of the Commercial Club and is the assistant di- rector of Iunior Red Cross activities. A newcomer to Chrisman this year is Mr. Emmert Pair, who is Well known for his capable direction of our band and orchestra. Mr. Pair comes to Chrisrnan each afternoon after hav- ing directed instrumental music classes in Iunior High during the morning. He is a valuable addition to the high school faculties. Mr. Ray Pearce is our friendly athletic instructor and teacher of World history. He is co-sponsor of the National Athletic Honor Society and also, a sponsor of the Sophomore class. During the second semes- ter, Mr. Pearce became co-ordi- nator, filling the vacancy created when Mr. Norman Arnold re- signed. Mrs. Lucille Raubinger Reece was then elected to teach world history and the neWly-or- ganized class in Missouri history. Mrs. Reece-is an able instructor. Mr. E. Emmert Pair . Mr. Ray Pearce Band nd Ovstra Coach f M ! M l9 5. Wg W!