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

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1948 volume:

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Q. . -2 is ,yi i .4 'VJ e dedicate the Gleam of l948 to the Chrismanites of the past, present, and future: k A To the Chrismanites of the past because they were the ones who set the goal for us to follow and improve. Each and every one of these people contributed some- thing to make Chrisrnan or better school. To the Chrismanites of the present because they are striving to accomplishsomething Worthwhile to leave to future students. Each one of them will go out into the world to pursue his vocation, never forgetting his Alma Mater. ' To the future Chrismanites because they hold the hopes and fears of the future. ln them We put our faith. They will go on to carry Chrisman to a new high. Cur goal stands as at challenge to future genera- tions. We can set it high or let it falter and be nothing Worthwhile. With true Chrismanite spirit and co-op'- eration We cannot fail. Let us go forward with untiring effort While our minds are clear and our hearts coura- geous. Let us fulfill our destiny. May this book be a.tribute to these Chrisrnanites as a symbol of our faith and hope in universal peace. . ' i , PAT I-IARCOURT., . ,5i ?7T'.3sr. g - I A - V ' I K Ll.-5 ' ' Qi. Mm... .A ,. U... ,gm ..,. ..,, .....-. M., ,,..,Q....Q....i....., -n..f-m,,A+.- . ' E iii-f' 2 wg Q ,ar -2 if Q 5' , if 'flaw' . 'FW ww., M eff.. 4' X C cl' 35.5.51 ll i Q g -m 5, 5 WW L f --ZE .. v,. an 5 N-fl -E xhig qw 'K X11 , ggi E T 1 is 5,5 X 5' M 32 -Q P Xi Q 1 5? X , .ff ., fx My I .rv an 115393-.uay+ fb, .. MMM QwwiwQH T12 '?W7i gg 5' e, d L ds. ii 'al .0 W 5 gr rg If mf f 'E yfal 5- 1 ,x A EE, ,nf +P' V 2 4' 1 1 L... 'L 7eac!wL 14u,Z'o4ym,pJ14 .......F , ,-,,, WE... Use Admzmamlm MJ Qwuliff .W 7, ,Y-Q We, the Board. of Education .... o We, the members of the Board of Education, repre- sent the plans and hopes of the patrons and friends of the Independence schools for the young people of our community. We believe that we should provide the best educational advantages for them that community finances can afford. As the legislators and payrnas- ters of the school system, we have given our time and thought planning how the community may produce worthy young men and women. We ask that these youth of Independence make the best possible use of their present opportunitiesand share our hopes for greater ones in the future. We, the Faculty .... Are glad to have a part in laying the foundations for the future usefulness of Chrismanites in their chosen profession or vocation. We think of high school as the place where the student is introduced to the various fields from which he may make his choice. This is the place where one receives the basic skills in prepara- tion for the more technical ones which he must acquire later. We are glad, too, to have a part in enabling the student to take advantage of facilities for social ad- justment which the school along with the church and community offer to the youth of today. We have been W happy to sponsor extra-curricular activities which pro- vide opportunities for leadership cmd service as well as to carry on the more important work of training youthful minds through classroom procedures. We wish to congratulate the class of 1948 on their present accomplishments and to wish for them success in all worthy endeavors in the future. We urge that the under-classmen will emulate the many fine examples of sincere, eager and studious efforts exemplified by many of the senior class. d Maylife hold for each the full measure of enioy- ment, and the realization that work is one of rnan's richest blessings. Baaacf of Zcfucalion We, the Board of Education, dur- ing the years we have served, have seen numerous changes ef- fected which, we think, have been most beneficial to the school sys- tem. ln 1935 and l936 five new school buildings were erected, and in 1940 the present junior high school building replaced the old Central High School building, which burned in l939. ln l935 an H. O. T. C. unit was established, which has grown to be one of the best in the state. Music and art supervision has been resumed, elementary princi- pals now devote their entire time to supervision: we have visual education in both the senior and the junior high schools, and a Co- ordinator of Diversified Occupa- tions. We are proud of our school sys- tem and of our students who have won high honors in speech and debate, and in art and athletics as well. We congratulate all of these, and challenge present students, especially the graduating class of l948, to see that Chrisman stan- dards are upheld. ABOVE: Mr, Luft, President: Miss Chastain, Secretary. BELOVVT Miss Katie Chastain, Dr. Floyd Yale, Dr. Eugene Theiss, Mr. Marvin Carl, Mr. L. Cv. Keith, Mrs. Adron Randall, Mrs. Howard Hinde, Mr. Iohn Luft. -.11.. Supea ' eilifn Mr. Lowell Glendon Keith is now serving his second year as administrative head of the lnde- pendence schools. During that time we have found that the better our acquaintance with him, the greater our appreciation of his sincerity and ability in planning for our educational welfare. We have found him to be friendly and co-operative in his dealings with pupils, teachers, and patrons. Mrs. Mildred Kearnes, Secretary: Mr. L. G, Keith, Superintendent. l-le was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. This simple saying means the person was born into a world offering him unusual opportunities. You students at William Chrisman, by good fortune, have been permitted to take advanv tage of an unusual opportunity. You are privileged to be a part of a school with an illustri- ous history. Thousands of William Chrisman Alumni are living in our country and abroad. Many of them occupy positions of high honor. The President and First Lady, Mr. and Mrs. Truman, graduated in the same class at William Chrisman. The other thousands of gradu- ates are playing vital rolls in our glorious land by being worthwhile citizens. A high school has been in existence in our community since 1866. During these many years since the establishment of opportunities for higher education there have been many renowned teachers and principals. Today, you have a capable and efficient staff, many of whom are master teachers in every sense of the Word. Good teachers and school pride must have a generous addition of your own effort and will to accomplish a useful life. Cast aside a selfish attitude of the World owes me a living and remember that you owe the world something. The seeds of your own usefulness do not necessarily need to produce a visible harvest, but they may have had an abundant harvest in the hearts of those you have helped. Life is interesting and enjoyable but not always easy. lt takes the misfortunes as well as the fortunes of life to teach us and to harden us for the lessons of life. You must have a good time, too. Happiness comes in work and play. F. 12 .H YJ' .Wi Supm' Mr. Keith is conversant with trends in education as they be- come apparent in the larger corn- munities of state and nation and well-informed concerning the school needs peculiar to our own locality. We feel that We are fortunate to have so capable an executive. From him, as co-plan- ner with members of the board of education, We can expect a Wise and farsighted administration within our schools. As you, students of William Chrisman, reach graduation, may you be ever mindful oi your loyalty to the standards of your own alma mater. Remember that you do not have to be in headlines to make a name for yourself. Live a useful life. Learn to stand alone and meet a task squarely. Do not make the mistake of always relying on help. Thus, l believe, you will have attained the standards of William Chrisman graduates. Let us say and sing together the Words We love so well. Few of us could express our admiration for our school as well as the following lines from our school song: Faithful and true hearted, Let us cheer our dear Old High. We revere her and defend her, And her colors proudly fly. We Will stand for her united, Of her deeds we gladly tell. Her colors streaming, Glad faces beaming, So here's a cheer for her, for her We love so Well. L. G. KEITH -13--- C i Q 'Uwe-Pa Mr. Gregory Lefever, Vice-principal Mrs. Mable Alley, Secretary S14 To me it is a compliment to be included in the We of We Chrismanitesf' Such a slogan embodies the spirit of unity and surely it is through the combined efforts of faculty and student body that the Chrisman tradition and vital spirit is maintained and ex- tended. As long as we keep be' fore us this idea of oneness, not only will our school continue to exert a wide influence and serve our needs but will grow beyond its present limitations. At this very moment, Wise and foresighted world leaders are urging us to accept and put into practice the concept of unity. lf this ideal is to become a part of our thinking and living, it needs must have its beginning in just such groups as ours here at Wil- liam Chrisman. lt is necessary that we, small as we may seem in a big world, actively and know- ingly assume a share of the re- sponsibility for promoting the ideal of world unity. lt is my hope that every student of our school finds here a place where he may enjoy himself, ac- quire useful information, gain some cultural appreciations and learn to work with a group. lf these goals are realized, you that leave this year need have no fear of the future, and you who stay on may feel a bit of pride in worthy achievement. GREGORY LEFEVER. Every year in the spring, an army ot boys and girls sets out to conquer the world. They are con- fident that their training, repre- sented by their diplomas, will help them cope with any situation. That is what you, Chrismanites, expect your diplomas to do for you. Your dreams have not yet had a chance to grow tarnished. So you start out from your corn- mencement on the uphill road, gaily, gallantly and unafraid, Youth is such a buoyant time. lt would be a splendid thing it the tar-flung visions ot youth could span every long to-morrow, as Youth dreams ot doing. Youth has the ability to live in and for a dream. Hold tast to your dreams. ln the history ot man there was one night ot a thousand years. The world had gone to sleep, but no one dreamed. During that time the world did not produce a single inventor, orator, navigator, poet or artist. While the world slept there was no vision, no progress, because no one dreamed. Then the night ended. Some- one dreamed a dream. The in ventor, orator, etc., came upon the scene. Progress began. Always remember as you go torth from these years ot learning that as you View the works ot art: as you view the buildings ot in- dustry, as you travel upon the highways: as you delve into the mystery ot the years ahead ot you, that in all the ages, in all the years, nothing has been accom- plished without work, without vision, without dreams. The dreamer has been responsible for the worthwhile things in the world. May you always keep a place apart in your heart where dreams may come and go. Hold taste hold fast to your dreams. IESSE H. STINSON. N! 4? Mr. lesse H. Stinson, Principal. Mrs. Elizabeth Gentry, Secretary tgp, 6 addaaam Seanad The-se are Typical Study H6111 cmd Classroom Scenes ... 16 i K Q.-, s Louise lviczcllonrilci Mr, Travis V. l-lopkins Miss Oiieifiiz Beemcii Mr, E. Emmerx Pair Miss Ellen Siiiqleicii . v 1 . -Q - . . - - W' ' English Cozzczi, Piiysiccl Louccxtiori Eicloqy Band, Orchesxm Latin, EVICEUSU iff' M Miss Ellis Clement Mr. Crea'-er C. Rcdfcrd Miss Now 'wiithur Aeroriuutirs, Physics Cegzgh, Pfiysicczi Fciucftticri Cliemisfry Berne-tri Sherman Miss Hazel loiirison M SQL Dcncld Martin lvliss Betty Aim Streei Miss Eihel Vfuifmfiri Social Studies Herne Effcriomies R. O. T. C. Pliysiftrzl Educciicri Mctliemuiics T174 'S Miss Mary Kennedy TXSQ1. Don C. Reed Mrs. Elizubeili Berry Mr. Vv'illicm Eiirker Miss Iessie Smi Social Studies R. O, T. C. Social Studies Social Studies, English Music I u 2 45 Miss Verdq Hiller Mrs, Kathryn Mcitiliews Mr. Kenneth Cline Miss Sumn Ellen Cqmpk Enqlisli Mrs. Mcyme Piper lvleclzuriiigiil Dmwinq English, Publicfiiioris Lilarzriuns l I NIISS lessie Page Miss Marie l-lord Lieui, Col. L. T. Ulsalicr Miss Nelvcxdu Surbczuqii Miss Tiielinq Mye Commerce Commerce R O. T. C. Home Economics Commerce ,.1g... rs. Lucille Barker Mrs. Mar Learnard Miss Rolierla Rice Miss Ethiticzl L on Lfrs. Mary 'Nillianis Y Enqlish Social Studies Health Maiheinaiics English, Draxmalies lun QN xii' .:.f,i.3sm ,- 5 V And! lllr, Lawrence Shaffer Miss Gladys Evans Mr. Ray Pe-fizte Mrs. Florencv F Cornnier:e Biology ffiversiiieii Qiwugfiifieris Sgiaziisz, ss Nell Sampson Mr. Waller Webb Mrs. Asenath Schroeder Mr. Lester Bowles Miss Marqarei Meredith Ari Manual Training Social Studies English Speed: ..1Q.. 8 adwzaamd Fill' -- 20, 11:- xx X new , J XXX Q, L 7 I . ffzecgeniaad , .aff 3 We, thc-:Seniors . .Q i. , We, the Chrismanites ot the last four years, will soon be leaving the halls of your alma mater. As fresh- men, we were filled with great expectations and bright hopes: but as sophomores, we really began to get the feeling that we were part of this living institution we call William Chrisman High School. Early in our career, we experienced trying times: but as time passedpwe managed somehow to keep abreast of our fellows and at times even to set the pace. During our years at Chrisman, we have enjoyed what will very likely be some of the happiest minutes of our lives, wholesome fellowship with boys and girls who have ideals and interests common to our own. The Friday night football gazmeswill not soon be forgotten. We did not always win, but we did fight for every inch of ground, even until the final whistle. Gone are the thrills of the basketball court andthe sheer determina- tion shown by the members of iheitrack team. Gone also are the society dances, the R. O. T. C. ball, and the senior reception. Gone, too, are the various dra- matic events which we enjoyed so much. Our asso- ciation with the teachers and with these classmates of ours, however, remains as a permanent part of our school life., W . Now we have reached the crossroads: and from this point fin our school life our paths will lead us in different direotions+-some to placesoi higher learning, and some to the establishment of homes and lamiliesg Whichever course we follow, however, we must always keep our goal before us. We are faced by many problems anclresponsibilities, but we feel that we have the ability to win. To us falls the opportunity ot build- ing a new world--a world where men of all nations may live in ,happiness and mutual love. May every member of-the class of 1948 assume his share of the task, and ,worlczealously as befits, an alumnus of Wil- liam ohrismmii W ' , W W W f - The honor of leadinq the Senior class was given this year to five competent students who h a v e proved them- selves to be well chosen for their offices. Freddie Olson, a well-liked student, was chosen to fill the office of president both se- mesters. Freddie was also president of the National Honor Society, a member of the Gleam staff, and president of the Science Club. Richard Slayton, vice- president first semester, has been outstandine in the field of sports. Don Stevens, who held this office last semester, was treasurer first se- mester. Don was a member of the Gleam staff, the Science Club, and played on the fool- ball team. The office of secre- tary was given both se- mesters to Bonnie Mil- burn, Who was a mem- ber of the As-You-Like-lt Dramatic Society and the Spanish Club. She was also chosen Queens attendant at the Iunior-Senior recep' tion last year. A popue lar Chrismanite, lack Alleqa, was treasurer last semester. l-le was also one of the lunior Rotarians from Chris- man. The Senior class is proud of her officers. sew, mmf FIRST SEMESTER: Bonnie Milburn, secretary: Richard Slayton, vice president Freddie Olson, president, Don Stevens, treasurer. Bonnie Milburn, secretary, lack Alleqa, treasurer. SECOND SEMESTER: Freddie Olson, president, Don Stevens, vice president: ,234 ti , L , max H' f KF ,X ,gf E , si, ' f AA' ,'.- ip , YQ.. , M .. 1 FIRST ROW: Tomrny Adams, Gene Adkins, Kenneth Akers, Wayne Albright, Iack Al- lega, Robert Allen. SECOND ROW: Ioe Allen, Marvin Allin, Ben Alton, Delman Andes, Carl Antrim, Gene Apple. THIRD ROW: Don Arends, Bernadine Arendt, Ierry Arnett, Robert Radder, Ioann Barker, Bonnie Barrnore. FOURTH ROW: Ruby Barnes, Dolores Barney, Frances Barnhardt, Elizabeth Bassett, Archie lean Beals, Andy Bennett. FIFTH ROW: Charlene Billings, George Binger, Bonnie Blake, Lyle Bornan, Iesse Borland. Ioan Briggs. .424- fgenialut FIRST RFOW: Lintord Briggs, Richard Brown, Stanley Brown, Gayle Brunson, Daphne Bucey, Shirley Buchanan. SECOND ROW: Bob Burgess, Betty Burke, Gretchen Burns, Bill Busch, Madora Cain, Pauline Calvin. THIRD ROW: Donna Campbell, Roger Campbell, Don Carl, luanita Carlile, Shirley Carpenter, Robert Carver. FCURTH ROW: Eugene Castle, Eleanor Chaney, Neil Christenson, Elise Coates, Paul Cogan, Arlene Cole. FIFTH RCW: Fred Cowart, Betty Crawford, Merle Culbertson, Delores Curry, lack Curtis, Phillip Cushwa. E 25 E- Sazialzd FIRST ROW: Sally Cutler, Aleta Danner, Roy Davenport, Donna Fae Davey, lane Deam, Patricia DeLapp. SECOND ROW: Sue lane Dempsey, lla lanice Denham, Betty lean DeTray, Donna De- Walt, Betty Dickenson, Thomas Dooley. THIRD ROW: Iohn Doutt, Rosalie Dowell, Alexander Drinkard, Marianna Dronenlourq, Richard Dyer, Helen England. FOURTH ROW: LaVerne Erkenbeck, Billie Ferguson, lean Ferris, Ray Firkins, Mary Katherine Fisher, Marjorie Fleetwood. FIFTH ROW: Mary Fleetwood, Anna Louise Frank, Cathryne French, William French, Robert Ganson, Sylvia Garrison. eniafut I I w ' 1 . W 4 C8 be YL It E ' x ' ff- ' V K I al l to FIRST ROW: Sally Gibson, Robert Gentry, Patricia Gold, Raymond Gosney, Bobbie Lee Graharn, Iames Gregg. SECOND ROW: Ierry Grenawalt, Iohn Griswold, Charlotte Gross, Betty Hagan, Irene Hagood, Dorothy Hake. THIRD ROW: George Ham, Alberta Hamilton, Betty Haney, Doris Hanson, Patricia Har- court, Kenneth Harris. ' FOURTH ROW: Norma Hart, Susan Hartwell, Betty Heather, Helen Heer, Gregg Heide, Tindall Henley. FIFTH ROW: Clay Hensley, Charles Harren, Duane Hightower, Mary Hilliard, Barbara Howe, Benette Howell. - 27 .. Seniafad S54 'Wx FIRST ROW: lulia I-ludler, L. A. Huff, Frances Hunsburaer, Lois Hunt, Dolores Hunter. Louise Huntsucker. SECOND ROW: Mary Lou Iames, Barbara lohnson, Robert Iohnson, Rolly Iohnson, Iames Iohnson, Marguerite lohnson. THIRD ROW: Carolyn Iones, Winifred King, Vernon Kithcart, Margaret Kleuver, Vernon Kolb, Robert Kolosiclc. FOURTH ROW: David Krahenbuhl, Walter Kramer, Bob Kuster, William Lahey, Beverly Lang, Patsy Lambert. FIFTH ROW: Charlene Larson, Harriet Leslie, David Lindsey, Edward Linduski, Harold McClain, Ray lVIcClaran. Seniadfi FlRST ROW: lenny McCollum, Iames McDaniels, Harry McGuire, Delores McKitriclc, Kenneth Mclsauqhlin, Merrill McMullen. SECOND ROW: Nancy Maness, Roberta Maness, Elizabeth Martin, Corrine Martin, Aileen Maynard, Bonnie Milburn. THIRD ROW: Bryce Miller, Donna Faye Miller, Monte Miller, Shirley Miller, Don Mil- stead, Charles Minton. FOURTH ROW: Betty Iune Moore, Marilyn Mortord, Patricia Mosier, Mary Louise Murphy, Robert Neeley, Mildred Nissel. FlFTl-l ROW: Edith Noland, Freddie Olson, Clarence Pace, loseph Pallo, Darline Paris, Lois Pate. Senfiafut Tl lim 3 ,, ai S FIRST ROW: Lloyd Pate, Margie Patrick, William Patterson, Nova Iune Petentler, Ray- mond Phillips, Ioyce Phipps. SECOND ROW: Iean Pimblott, loAnn Pittman, Darrell Powell, Robert Pulley, Marion Ralston, Erwin Rampey. A W, THlRD ROW: George Riqsmssen, Fred Rawlins, Wilma Redfield, Kenneth Reed, Sara Robbins, Myrtis Rohrs. ' FOURTH ROW: Rose Marie Rohrs, Dorothy Rornmell, Louise Roscoe, Richard Rusk, Clara Sackman, Wayne Sallee. FIFTH ROW: Mary Lee Sampson, Phillip Schmidqall, Clarence Scott, Leslie Seevers, Nancy Sewell, Doris Sexton. Lggm Q ft lla . 1? if X-Y' J its , 3fi'., 1 FIRST ROW: Paul Sheddrick, Ruth Shortt, Richard Slayton, Sarah Small, Betty Smart, luanita Smith. SECOND ROW: Larry Smith, Marjorie Smith, Beverly Snyder, Eugene Souder, Robert Southern, Robert Sparks. 5 THIRD ROW: Lorena Steriens, Kenneth Steiner, Velma Sterlinqf Donald Stevens, Donald Stewart, Mary Frances Stewart. FOURTH ROW: lohn Stovall, Bernice Story, Ieanne Strawhacker, Amy Striley, Donald Teqhtmeyer, Mary Lee Thatcher. FIFTH ROW: lohn Thomas, Kathryn Thompson, Carol Thurman, lerry Traylor, Katie Tuept ker, Greg Turner. --31.. Seniolzd ef' -L,, FIRST ROW: lay Turner, Ruth Vader, Peqqy Van Loon, Henry Van Maele, Mona Van Tuyle, Robert Walden. SECOND ROW: Martha Walters, Wanda Lee Weddle, Lloyd Wilkie, Ann Williams, Alice lean Willoughby, Donald Wilson. THIRD ROW: Hallie Wilson, Richard Wilson, Carl Winsel, Donald Winter, Ioan Woods, Barbara Wurth. FOURTH ROW: Norma lean Young, Thomas Zanq, Howard Zieqenhorn, Marvin Allen, Richard Clark, Thelma Coffman. FIFTH ROW: Ernie Goebbels, Charles Latimer, Donald Pippinqer, Erwin Rampey, Muriel Schandorf, Beverly Scott, Marcia Vandeman. .L 32 - f m X 1 'X MMI J' Gia MeW We, the Juniors .... As our journey through high school draws to cr close in our junior year, we can truthfully say, What a wonderful year it has beenl This year has made us feel like full-fledged upper classmen. We have been Well represented on all the athletic teams, the debate teams, and in dramatic, literary, and commercial con- tests. What fun We have had as we participated in these events, adding our trophies to those' of past years, and loyally supporting our school in all her competi- tive, social, and scholastic activities! We, the juniors, believe that this has been our most profitable, our most encouraging, and our most care- free yearl We, the Sophomores We, of the sophomore class are extremely proud to attend William Chrisman As Chrisrnanites W should constantly strive to uphold high standards of scholarshipyand to carry on the tradition of meritorious efforts in all other phases of school life as previous classes have done As members of the sophomore class, We are especially anxious to prepare ourselves to meet some of the social economic and political prob lems that We, as American citrz ns are certain to face in the future. As sophomores we trust that in our re maining years at Chrisman We shall become Worthy and constructive students of today the citizens of to IT! OI' I' OW. ' Gfficma The officers of the Iunior class of 1948 were a well-chosen group, and with the cooperation of the juniors they proved very capable. The president first semester was David Bates who was active in football and track. He was also vice-president of his class as a sophomore. Howard Gard held this office dllflllq SeCOI'1d S94 FIRST SEMESTER: Treasurer, Carolyn Cunningham, president, David Bates: vice- mesterl He is G mem, president, Alan Slavtong secretary, Ruth Ward. ber of the National , Thespian Dramatic SOA ciety, Was president of his home room, and had a leading role in the junior play, Spring Fever. The office of vice- president W a s v e r y capably filled by Alan Slayton first semester and Kenneth Givan second semester. Both boys were active in the field of sports and Alan was president of his class his sophomore t year. The Iunior class chose two efficient girls for secretary: First se- mester, Ruth Ward, and second semester, Car- lene West. Ruth is a member of the Shakes- pearean Literary So- ciety, the Art Club, the National Art Honor So- ciety, and was also sec- retary of her sophomore class. Carlene is a member of the Nautilus Literary Society, the Spanish Club, and was a student council repre- sentative first semester. Holding the office of treasurer first semester was Carolyn Cunning'- ham. She is a member o f t h e As-You-Like-lt Dramatic Society, and was reporter of th e Spanish Club. Marilyn Seroy Was treasurer Second Semester- She SECOND SEMESTER: Secretary, Carlene West: president, Howard Gard: vice- is Cl member of ll'19 AS- president, Kenneth Givany treasurer, Marilyn Seroy. You-Like-lt Dramatic So- ciety, the Spanish Club, the M Club, and she had a part in the junior play, Spring Fever, In addition to their other duties these junior officers have much to do with the success of the Iunior-Senior Reception. - 35 .E 9- ,. .X,,,. . .ei .wa ' A- ,SAI , I H a .. , 9 . 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FIFTH ROW: Bobbie Nell Brown, Lee Roy Browning, Carol Bruner, Barbara lean Bryant, William Bundschu, Harriet Burcham, Raymond D. Burns, Don Burriss, Richard Bush. SIXTH ROW: Betty Campbell, Gomer Cannon, Katherine Cannon, Gerald Waren Carey, Iohn Carey, Iacqnel- ine Carr, David Casey, Noel Chappell, Frank Chiles. Yin 71 -I . -1 ' xiii? U , 3' ' . . .V i b I :tg-b fx Q ., , 4, 1 . . f -I i' ' - tt t 'iz - s r 1 -P 1 ' ' V6 N 'I-,ff ' 'W -B wr' ' ' - ' '- I :ff ' ,H I fi' .1 F - ' ' 'elle-wifi' x :mga-Q . '. ., llll 'A,: , Q, , ,, f- 5' .:,'.:jjjjjg:gM ' :L ,f -if -- --.- , -,Q-,, M- gf t 9 Y sf '-: I ,,,,, , , i ..,i t Q A 5 i lv if-6 2. 331 'E SJ -P it if 5 if if V ,W it 4 . lm Q: f . Firsts in., 7. Y in ,. .iv fx If -5. 25 1, A V if r I , Z 4--fr f I A I Q 7,Qs.,,,ri,.g.,atn.W.., .wwam-. ,tt A -- , A ', l , ' , f' a - PIT' ' , ' j:u.,: ,1 4?7X' . wi tsrf, it . A it nd' 4? :gl ' ' ,. tn . :' ,P 1- . . 1,y..'v ,af '- ' F 'j , I ' 555 'VV' t -f ' I I i t ' f , A. 11 - f ,, . :z ' ' X if V .Z , ,W Q., A. ,. '5Mge'7e1,Ig I. x . 'Si -f' , FIRST ROXN: Bob Chinnery, loe Choplin, Charles Church, Howard Clark, Ianet Clark, Albert Clifton, Ianice Coates, Mary Ruth Cobb, Ernestine Coley. SECOND BOVJ: Donna Collins, Bud Corner, Mary Cooper, Ronald Cooper, Charles Cornell, Bill Covington, lerry Cox, Walter Cox, Raymond Crenshaw. THIRD ROW: Linden Crowell, Margaret Crull, Carolyn Cunningham, Edward Curtin, Evelyn Curtis, lerry Cus- tead, Gloria Custis, Mary Darrczh, Donald Daugherty. FOURTH ROW: Barbara Davis, lack Davis, Patricia leanne Davis, Phyllis Davis, David Dawson, Beulah Irene Dayberry, Frances Butler, Dorothy DeTray. FIFTH ROW: Paul Dexter, lack Dickenson, Margaret Dishong, Glen Doctor, George Dooley, Doris Dossmann, Richard Dostal, leanie Lee Dowell, Walter Draheim. SIXTH ROW: Bernice Duxbury, Peggy Dyer, Marilyn Dysart, Beverly Ieanne Eads, Ellen Easter, Virginia Eastes, Ann Eaton, Mary Lou Edmonds, Otis Crowell, E37.. FIRST ROW: Louie Egner, Barbara Elledge, Dennis Elliott, Billy England, Wm. A. Esry, Ir., Beverly Evers, Bob Farley, Ftuth Zion, Grace Fereday. SECOND BOW: Betty Ficht, Barbara Lee Flagg, Iirrimie Ford, Patricia Fredenberg, Darrell Frisbie, lean Fry, lohn Fry, Gloria Gallus, Howard Gard. THIRD ROW: William Garrison. Margaret Gentzel, Iewel Gibbons, Barbara Gibson, Patricia Gibson, Ioe Gilles- pie, Kenneth Givan, Edwin Gramlich, Logan Dale Graham. FOURTH BOW: Carl Greathouse, Doris Green, lohn Green, Constance Griffin, Marilyn Guyton, Shirley Ham, Bonnie lean Hamburg, Margaret Hammond, Betty Hargrove. FIFTH BOW: Betty Harmon, Ioie Harmon, Frank Harper, lr., Gene Harrington, Betty Harshbarger, Beverly Harsh- barger, lerome L. Hart, Harry Hays, Wynona Hayworth. SIXTH ROW: Bonnidean Hedges, Angela Heide, Prichard Heitzrnan, luanita Helverson, Lewis Herfordt, Ioan Herman, Bill Herod, Lois Hield, Rosemary Hill. Q 38 A. uniafzd 2: K . ' f i i ,, 5 4 if-, ' g' 3 M f' 32:5 F' 4 y I z,' V Q' , ,li ' I 5 I '-5 F ' ,'-' 5 ,, V E. , v 4. , , , . -.S , MN , , ,, 2 if, , Y if . is , I - -. .- , , Q ,.,.,,. 1 .. 445 H . if 1 I I I ittit I t, 'W ', ws, ' - K 5 ' f, .0 ' i Ti' . ' 'rf 1 i.i, ,. ,I ,. I I 'i s,.t , it ' 431. : , . La.. ff l . ' ' R , N i . ff., - . ,J ,iw -me -i I in I fr ' ' I ' W .. A , 4 . mf... i L it 7 2 ,V if-rg l s K i ' , . K nr V 5 I ' r' -J - ig it Trudy: I f f 1 A -YW t , ' ' r . - . ' 5 fr: . - ' i ri, .4 '.-- 1, ' ' : .:' V ' I . ,. ,d,, My WW, W , , , . K I , ' A , Z T' 'ff Q4 ' V i . si 42 . i J. I ,Jw , I ii 'H , gg? I VV ,R Agri, ., M 1 Ki I Mg, - ' ' 2 , V- , ' ..g. QQWTA A 'L - Q i- I , if f'5'V , , ,, it AQ, A V, is ,ills V I A K, I C.. ' Z , I I I 7 I 1 'Y I f wr ' . .4 4 Qu ' 4-vw ,il A ' 4 -I 4 . , J: 74,3 ,mf f If K 9' .. 2 .f:', , 1, fa I N . N, I -Q -3, , , za --I Z., ' 1 H33 ' NW '-327 . if I H' A ' M' , f ,, 'J J ' I if Q 6 c Nj ,x , .A X , X31 ,fs FIRST ROW: Charline Hirning, Don DeMonbrun, Patsy Hoban, David Holder, Margaret Holman, Vifayne D. Holmes, Carl Holtsclaw, Charlotte Hon, Bolo Horne. SECOND ROW: Ray Houghton, Kathryn Hunt, Lloyd B. Hurshman, LeRoy Inman, Donald Inouye, Pauline lack- son, Idella Iacobs, Betty Iohnson, Colleen Iohnson. THIRD ROVV: Doris Iohnson, Doris Marie Iohnson, Helen Iohnson, loyce Ann Iohnson, Peggy Iohnson, Mary Iane Iulian, Maxine Iurgeson, Waneta Kelpe, Phyllis Kelley. FOURTH RCW: Floyd Kemp, Clidene Kettner, Bolo Knight, Iames Kreeger, Margie Kreeger, Donald Landfried, Roselie Landon, Floyd Lane, Charles Lazenloy, FIFTH ROW: Vernamae Lehman, Stanley Leonard, Lena Iean Lewis, Wayne Lihhv, Lawrence Lindsey, Anita Long, Charles Long, Shirley Lorance, Iohn Lowe. SIXTH ROW: Iack Luft, Dorothy Luke, Shirley Lunceford, Mary Lundgren, Evelyn Lorraine Lungwitz, Jerry Lynch, Richard Mallinson, Ianis Mann, Alice Martin. .- QQ .- unialzfi l FIRST ROW: Arch Martin, Virginia Lee Martin, Shirley Marx, lohn Matlock, Roy Matthews, Virginia Middleton, Ed Miles, Mary Lois Miles, George Miller. SECOND ROW! lumes Miller, William MilChell, Wilda Mitchell, Richard Mitchell, Virginialee Monroe, Gordon Moore, Mary Louise Moore, Robert Moran, lune Murdock. THIRD ROW: Beverly Myers, Robert Edmondson, Ina Mae McClure, Gerald McCollum, Richard McCollough, Pa- tricia McEvers, Harold McGlassion, Don Mclnnes, LeRoy Mclieage. FOURTH ROW1 lGlmer NG-ISOF1, TOY Nellef, lctmes E. Newport, Martha Nickles, Mary lane Norman, Betty Norris, loan L. Ochsner, Glen O'Dell, Ray Olinskey. FIFTH ROW: Claude Lee Owen, Ioan Pace, Andrew Parrish, Ethel Pearl, Harold Pearson, Reta Peck, lohn Perez, Harold Phillips, lohnny Pilgrim. SIXTH ROW: Gerald Ploeger, Louise Pollard, Martisha Potter, Walter Powell, Bonnie Powers, Duane Price, Ken- neth Rash, Rogene Rawlins, Kenneth M. Reese, 40 ' M FIRST ROWZ Carol P-GSVGS. Gloria RGI'1iCk, Afdiih LOuise Reynolds, Bruce Reynolds, Marjorie Reynolds, Eugene Richardson, Ieanette Riddle, lean Riqqins, Chas. A. Riley. SECOND ROW: Patricia Roney, Daryl Ross, Gene Rcuton, Clarence Rudd, Virgil Rudd, lerry Ann Rumbo, Billy Sage, Mildred Sanders, Robert Schaub. THIRD ROW? Helen SCTIGTST. Bill SCh0W91'1Q6fdT, loan Schowenqerdt, Barbara Scott, Mittie Scott, Robert Seavers. Marilyn Se-roy, Gloria Shadel, Wayne Sheddrick. ' FOURTH ROW: Virginia Shrank, Kenneth Simmons, Frieda Mae Skinner, Alan Slayton, L. Merrill Sloan, I. l. Smeaton, David Smith, Lois Smith, Virginia Smith. FIFTH ROW: Curtis Snedeqer, Barbara Snow, Iohn Spiese, Nadine Spitser, I. B. Staihr, Edna Mae Steiner, Wayne Steinhauser, Mary Frances Stephens, Robert Stockdale. SIXTH ROW: Connie Strick, Elizabeth Striley, Kenneth Stubbart, Richard Sutherland, Iimmy Swain, Don Sweet, Gerald Talcott, Ruth Taylor, Dearle Taylor. .-. 41 -. ' 4 X . ,,, I I 1 ,.,, H 4 .1 .W 7 g I if 4 it 1 ' S i ' ' ' ,,.' 2 ' ,J 1 - , ,. L f - - - L ' I i .- l - 4- 1 -- . -- Q . K Q -- -' ..,,, . r -.3 ' 1 - ' . ,ff ., ., 45, .f arg, , . vt i- e... ,q , ,tg -.-., . -, -:I-.rm-. M. r I 5 h if : -- ,,., f .- W. , . . ' 1 , -1' E25 ... 1 , 'ii . Jn A ' T ' - . 'f-1-... HJ' ' .. .fi . 1 2 -in-' li ' Qi ' ' f :If . 11- ' .L,y X , V , , y A -- - 1f'::.- ' ' -' li-llflfliil-?'f' I V- J ,,,. . t . ..A, . , , g ,-5 , A in r 1 .49 -:Jw , ',,, iv .T L.. - L A-.L li yay ar -Wd. .,, ,J y , .,- A eu ff Cf 48 2-me I FIRST ROVJ: Shirley Tennis, Imogene Terrell, lohnny Thilking, Charles Thornas, Dean Thomas, Bob Thompson, Charlene Thompson, Mary Lea Thrasher. SECOND ROW. loe Thrutchley, Mary Tindall, Henry Tittle. Dolores Toliver, Shirley Towers, Donald Trinkle, Nancy Trotter, lerry Turner. THIRD ROW: L. W. Turner, Hugh Ursenbach, Ioe Vigus, Billy Gene Wagner, Beverly Wagner, Mary Ann Walters, Nancy Ward, Ruth Ward. FOURTH ROW: LeRoy Warner, Floyd Watkins, Dale Watson, Barbara Weaver, Harry Webster, Barbara Weeks, Robert Wehling, Charles Welch. FIFTH ROW: Bonnie Wells, Louis Wells, Carlene Vlfest, Raymond Whetstone, Donald White, Velma Vxlilliams, Charles Williamson, lack Willoughby. SIXTH ROW: Myron Willoughby, lean Wilson, Darlene Wollenberg, Edwin Woodrich, lohnnie Wright, Virginia Wright, Alberta Wyatt, Lois Yale, QQ I is: f' If . I Ronald Thomas, lames Traylor, Henry Walden, Carroll Weddle, Kenneth While, Wright, Kenneth A, AV Della Ackle-y, David Kramer, Inc Mae McClure, Wayne Mertell, Nadine Spitser 1 K nl QM S43-, 'Will Gludfnoam 1495037 -44- Sa The Sophomore Class made a name for itself this year. This was due partly to its well chosen officers and partly to its own splendid coopera- tion. Leading the class as president this year were Bob Andes and George Lund. Bob was a mem- ber of the football squad George is a member of the National Rifle Association and was a student council representative both se- mesters. Capably filling the office of vice-president first semester was Her- bert Lindsay, a member of the basketball team and president of his home room. Vice-presi- dent second semester was Richard Pinson who is an all-round good fellow. Betty Masterson was secretary first semester and Barbara Allen, sec- ond semester. Betty is a member of the Shake- sperian Literary Society and the M Club. Bar- bara was a student council representative one semester and is a member of the As-You Like-lt Dramatic So- ciety. Treasurer first semes- ter was Carol Turner, a member of the As-You Like-lt Dramatic So- ciety. Margie Fronkier held this office second semester. She is a members of the Shakes- perian Literary Society and the Spanish Club. Glafu Gfficefu FIRST SEMESTER: Betty Masterson, Secretaryg Herbert Lindsay, Vice-President, Robert Andes, President: Carol Turner, Treasurer. SECOND SEMESTER: George Lund, President: Margie Eronkier, Treasurery Bar bara Allen, Secretaryp Richard Pinson, Vice-President. The Sophomore class made splendid progress under these officers this year and is look- ing forward to next year. E. 45- S I' A 15 2' Q , ses.. .. 'Z ergigrwl , J ,..a K an FIRST ROW: Iames Adkins, Iean Aid, Samuel Allega, Barbara Allen, Ierry Allen, Lucille Allen, Robert Allen. Mary K. Alton, Robert Andes. SECOND ROW: Deloris Andes, Vera Andes, Leslie Anson, Ellen Adkins, Virginia Atwell, William Austin, Clif- ford Vader, Phyliss Baird, Io Ann Baker. THIRD ROW: Margaret Baker, Orville Baker, Warren Ballew, Doris Barnes, Robert Barnett, Bernita Barney, Beverly Barnhardt, Iohn Barr, Sara Barrington. FOURTH ROW: Viola Bateman, Harry Bates, Robert Bates, Stanford Beal, Samuel Bear, Robert Bell, Iune Berry, Martha Blankenship, Dwayne Blessing. FIFTH ROW: Mable Bowling, Scott Boyd, Nancy Brewer, Mary Brockman, Mary Brotherton, Coy Brown, Paul Brown, Clarence Brown, Ronald Brown. SIXTH ROW: Blair Bryant, lack Barnell, Arthur Burnham, Beverly Burrus, Rufus Burrus, Ioseph Butkovich, Helen Stanlield, Bill Cady, Iohn Carl. S 4 Q... 1 . is .Q : fix f I ' -- . 'ig 'f . , QQ . 5 Q? 'Q Q ' -QE I ..,.. . Q J W L . . Q it an ff K A ' I A .QQ j-I Q .- , f 'TT :,- . ' kgk 2 I : f A KQ I Q K K I , l ,.., ,..-,-'-:' Q ' Q R by K 4, , by i .ff ' ':' ' R' A , I Jef? J, . ig at .- LIS O if ,TTS i f - - I . , . ' ' ' E . f A Q QQ If tg it J, Q ,Q Q, QQ?Q3Q'Q rl f , l g gi ' M--we- W.. ' M - W V I . Qty ' .. ,Q55...Q.,:.,.2:. ,,. ,. . - -fe ...., ,jr ' . Z ,,.. ,J 1: .Q Q., Q --' ff . .AQ .-, 5 - A is M- ...tt . QQ ' ' .ff JL R W f 'L ' - lf' S .. flifff viii-'fr-1'. ,, I ' , . Q f ww. . iQQff,,aQQ . , 5, Q - .sv , - . Q Q Q NQQQ ey qv . ,Q Af ft Y Zll Q Q Q. Q -,QQ Q ,Q f 3 Q Q, Q QQ AWTTV, 95.5, QQQ Q Q QQ? Q if Q! Q o . . I ::'f2: .::,. - .-- : Z IME , ,jx ' J. ,J I ft. Q .f 3, f vYr..,.fLw R Q -4' . 'F , Q I Q I , ,, Q M2 .4 5 ,..... i , ' I ,- M ,QQ it R i ' 1-M ' . 3 . . Q 12 ' - , Q Q QQQ I'1:.. Q -1 Q I .ow , 'Cl' 1, , E r I' W I .f W fi my . .M KQQQQ, ,fav 2 MS Q. fp Q ,J i gig ,L ,--5 ,iffy Q I I , 4 QQ . , ,gt ,, I ' I . QQ- A A 'T I r f 5 .I T' 'AG f . . Ji In FIRST ROW1 Shirley Carver, Merry Case, Duane Cfliselman, Earl Cecil, Eugene Chamberlain, loan Chapman David Christenson, Martha Winters, Carolee Clements. SECOND ROW: Iack Colin, Ervin Clouse, Robert Compton, Ronald Compton, Thomas Conrow, Stanley Cox, Iolyne Wilson, Margaret Crick, lack Crouch. THIRD ROW: lalena Wilson, Ieanne Crump, Barbara Cunningham, Wilma lean Curtis, Keolna Danner, Zona Davidow, Harley Davis, George DeI.app, Bob De-Poortere. FOURTH ROW: Marilyn Wingate, William Dexter, Iohn Bill Dickinson, Margaret Dimmel, Diane Dodsworth, 1 T. Dooley, Harley Davis, Iames Doutt, lack Dudley. FIFTH ROW: Bill Dean Dunn, Ralph Dutton, Rebecca Dutton, Iohn Edmondson, Guy Edson, Lionel Edson, Doris Ann Edwards, Paul Edwards, Robert Eichler. SIXTH ROW: Ioan Eighinger, Robert Elgin, Donald Elkins, Anne Ellington, Eugene Elliott, Randall Ellis, Othal Endriss, Iames Eutsler, Charles Fann, -47... QL .Q is 3 1. E? f 4:23 -1-'ar A 7' l f . .V: I L in l 5 -rt t FIRST ROW: William Fenner, Harold Firkins, Gerald Fiiield, Mescal Fisher, Dorothy Fitch, Shirley Fitch, Betty lo Foreman, Marjorie Fronkier, George Garrett. SECOND ROW: Henry Garrison, Mildred Gibler, Lloyd Gooch, Dorothy Goold, larnes Ouakenbush, Don Gore, Lois Gosney, Cathryn Grantello, Martha Grayer. THIRD ROW: Neil Griswold, lean Hacker, Clayton Hall, Ronald Haden, Dorothy Hall, larnes Hamilton, Richard Hommel, Lyle Hammontree, Bobby lo Hanes. FOURTH ROW: Vfilliam Harbauqh, Mary lane Harbin, Ruth Harlan, Martha Harper, Chester Harris, George Harrison, lohn Hart, loyce Hartley, lune Haskins. FIFTH ROW: Everett Hays, George Hays, loseph Hotyton, Howard Fultz, Mary Faye Hecker, lames Hedrick, Patricia Hefflon, Lester Heman, Donald Zollars. SIXTH ROW: Robert Hensley, Darrow Herman, Iames Wood, Mary Louise Hifner, Carolyn Higgs, Ina lo High- tower, Colleen Hill, lane Hilton, Daniel Hirst. ,48- Saphnmcvm , 'A f 4, 5 yi y, FIRST ROW! Beverly Hobbs. Sl'lifl6'Y Holder, Tohn HOlmes, lames Holzbaur, Mary D. Homan, Harrison Hook, Wanda Horn, E. T. Houk, Richard Hayward. SECOND ROW: Eugene I-lowerton, Donald I-ludlemeyer, Billy Hudler, Charles Huggins, Geneva Hunker, Sylvia Hunt, Murriel Hunter, lohnnie Huri, William laclcson. Tl-HRD ROW: Roy Ieffries, Frank Iennings, Ianice lipsen, Gladys lohnson, Ruth lohnson, Vern Iohnson, Warren lohnson, Betty lones, Dale Jones. FOURTH ROW: Charles Tones, Edward Kahler, Rowena Keil, Maureen Kelley, Kenneth Kerrick, Gwen Kimball, Louise King, lesse Kitchen, Mary Anne Knoeplcer. FIFTH ROW: Ioan Kramer, Thomas Krueger, George Kuhn, Edna Mae Lacy, Richard LaGrece, Harold Lamberi, Reynolds Landon, Elsworih Lane, Eva Langton. SIXTH ROW: Fred Larsen, David Leonard, Iohn Lewis, Alberi Liddle, Herbert Lindsey, loyce Linduski, Ierry Lollas, Henry Luif, George Lund, .L 49, swim I .-,f ' as ..k' t 2 - viii? , 5 'E '--H T, i W iri Y A Q, it IQ X , If -, ,-fy, H -- f Jimi- ,A ' , . , t , k . iff , it ' f H, as , , ,, .. .. .1 -W 3 . Q' - . . ' - Q ' 1 i ,. t wt- 'ff N' T' ii? ' ' A if wx : . 1,9 i ff 3, ' E- , I 5 . - -iff? N I f ,gi F We - .-.,:.f ':, an ix , - qt u rg, ,. ,.. -,, ,.,.., V . , A its i ti is if 6' , W ,S A vw f Mc' i it , . 'T if V 1 3 -. 1 t - 24 . if it S 'L 'r ff' M 3 gl i- ,tx , ' gg Aebu ,,, I V. f, , -x,. f ,Jr . J HQ T F am tg, 4 4 iig ' S s.ie:':-' 'f:f'i:s2Q , fi . , 'J 77' . ,Emi -MXH . i i ' fi? 1 L--L. x .z. ' . - I .. f s 1 QU' 'K' jx V ,,,. Primer V ' el Q- Q , ' 'I . Q if i X , ' ..,.1 'ST ' f M 1. if. v R,-N f e 2 - , J.. '- K 5 4 LT' If K , Q, i .5 W, ,V ' ,N ge, f 'Q if ,Qs w v-: ' VP. . I, f L .. ' H if MMF 4 A t ,fr- , if Q t ,fr RAE? .1 ., 17,3 , 3' 5 aff! in ' ff-i 1 . , .. , raw. .. lv . .9 , s P 5 1 tx, -' ' ,e it 40. 1515 if A,., jx , , N FIRST ROW3 MC1fQUf9iMCAhCI1'l.l-OiS.MCCOllL11'I1, Shirley McEVers, Richard McHenry, Kim Mcliim, Dixie Mc- Laughlin, Ruth McLaughlin, Elizabeth Mcl.ees, George MCPhail. SECOND ROW: Eugene McQuinn, David Macrae, William Mackenson, Beatrice Malott, Bernard Malott, Wanda Martin, Betty Martin, Robert Massey, Cora Bell Masters. Tl-HRD ROW: Betty Masterson, David Mathany, Betty Messina, Donald Messina, Patricia Melton, Marilyn Miller Patricia Miller, Marie Minton, Ioyce Mitchell. FOURTH ROW: Ann Montaque, Carol Moore, lacquelyn Moore, Virginia Murford, Stewart Morris, Norma Mui- lins, W'1lliam Murphy, Theodore Nczve, Arvilla Neef. FlFTl-l ROW: Lois Neill, Nadine Newell, Burdette Obermeyer, Audra Paris, luanita Park, lrene Parker, leanne Patrick, Gilbert Remington, Anita Petersen. SIXTH ROW: Barbara Petre, Patricia Petr-e, Tyra Phillips, Richard Pinson, Kenneth Pittman, Theodore Popp, Loren Pritchard, Randolph Propst, William Propst. -50- ew F ,.., ' ., C , . w -J, zm ggi 5 T , .- f . 1 t L A ,mn s I AS A R S ed git ,W re I 5' i A S 9 ,S f E EH X3 5 A ft Y if w 5,.:2.,,,,,.3,., , t :5: Q . if 'V k 'i:s. reg, . M y K A ,.. t w I l 4' uf f le! I Lfgff 'SW ' A ' - ' I 1 WF? 73 -. ,. . I 59: I 9 ' I W nf. 8 ,f Ki Q ' -If L 5 5 in I 3: ,V 5 Q FIRST ROW: Patricia Pulley, Eddie Ragen, Barbara Ramsey, lanie Rasmussen, Charles Rothman, Ellen Reed, Robert Reeves, Alice Reynolds, Norton Riley. SECOND ROW: Shirley Rondomaski, Earl Roadcap, Mary Lou Roberts, Iacob Robinson,, Marian Robinson, Robert Rogers, Etta Ruth Rohrs, Keith Rommell, George Rosebaum. THIRD ROW: loann Ross, Virginia Ross, Carol Rushton, Ronald Sallee, Charles Samuel, Alice Savage, lohn Scarborough, Roy Schaefer. FOURTH ROW1 Patricia SCSU. Hardy Seevers, Leon Sell, Katherine Shakespeare, Helen Sharp, Mary Ann Shields, Kenneth Short, Marlene Shortt, FIFTH ROW: Marie Shurnate, Edgar Smith, Helen Smith, Irma lean Smith, Larry Smith, Mary Martha Smith, Mildred Smith, Rosemary Smith. SIXTH ROW: Mary lo Sneed, Harold Snow, Marguerita Snow, Vernon Souder, Ioe Sousley, Shirley Standley, Marian Stark, Reta Stevens. - 51 - Savage, C. F. Richard Sharp, Frances Smith, lohn Southern, S 0464 I , .f 2, tv. 6 Lit 'iw .3 H ,V Q' A - - : , ,Z X , ,,, W if A,- , ' Q 3 -3 A--' Fi' I L., A I - Y Hs A Xzf., c iqmftl if 1 Mji 3-A if u- ' 4 y . as 1 f 1 w 'c I .,, ,. i..,S'jr.pl29.,., X if -fm 1 : z FIRST ROW: Bonnie Stephenson Robert Stewart. limmie Stoddard, lanet Stovall, William St. Clair, Frank Surber, Carol Sweeney, Iames Swendrowski, Carlin Talcott. SECOND ROW: Beverly Taylor Charles Thacker, Don Thomas Teresa Thomas, Leona Thompson Marilyn Tiberqhen, Lawrence Tit tle, Harold Tommey, Winifred Trip let. FIFTH ROW: Raymond White, Willis, Raymond Willoughby, Mae SIXTH ROW: George Howard, -1 7 I if 3 45? - A 4 wig? ., J I X A MQ-Y .- ...' 3 5 A ' N ' Q ,ff lx ur- V ---y ' THIRD ROW: Robert Trott, Philip Tudor, Carol Turner, Wanda Vail, Glen Vance, Donald Vanlandinq' ham, Betty Venyarcl, Darlene Wal- riclqe, Carolyn Ward. FOURTH ROW: Norma Ward, Clara Warrnan, Elmer Webb, Claire Weddle, Ioe Weeks, Eldon Welborn, Lillian Whipple, Don White, Mary Lou White. Don Wilkinson, I. C. Wilkinson, Kenneth Williams, Richard Williams, Ina Lee Willouqh by, Billie Wilson. ' Danny Mann, T. l. Pemberton. -526 ,......., r----s --1-H... H Q SN X 4 57 Q30 ima 1!!wf4z'J1Jez'e4 ,,,, 5 My We, the Athletes .... We, the athletes of William Chrisman, feel that sports have a justifiable place in the program of ac- tivities of any American public school. The ideal of a sound mind in a sound body has influenced the concept of education since the time of the ancients. We believe that by vigorous, continued, andicompetitive exercise We can provide a sounder body in which brain and mind may function effectively. Through participation in sports We can develop better co-ordination between mind and muscle. s Q We believe further that sports are a necessary part of our school program for the reason that they provide wholesome recreational opportunities for participant and spectator alike. i Play is a requisite for abundant living for both youth and adults, and a means by which good character traits can be fostered. We, the athletes have been glad to help carry on Chrisman traditions of fair play and co-operative spirit toward our fellow. We Wish for our school further achievements in all of the activities she offers to each student who frequents her hall. - gwf FOOTBALL QUEEN Ioknrx Pittman Conch, Grover Redford FOOTBALL CO-CAPTAINS Lyle Eomon Iohnny Dont! ..55-. Couch, Travis V. Hopkins BASKETBALL CO-CAPTAINS e Polio Richard Slayton i . I 1. Phillips 3. Inman 5. Seniors 7. Conrow 9. Ducey 2. Lindusky and Lindsay 4. Squad 6. Crenshaw 8. Backfield 10. Givaii -55- ' ii Q. 1. Goebel 3. Vfriqht cmd Mclxxuqhliri 5. Miles 7. Steiner 9. Centers Phillips cmd Elliott 2. Spurgeon and Willoughby 4, Short punt formation 6. Tackles 8. Binge-1' lO. Bcrcl-:field l -57- Qaeda!! The William Chrisman football Squad started late summer practice sessions with about sixty-five fellows turning out for practice. Many of the fellows were freshman and sophomores who checked out gear. Through- out the days preceding the opening of school, these freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior fellows worked long and hard in mastering the intricacies of the short punt formation. Our new coach at Chrisman, coach Grover Redford, instituted this new formation this year. Coach Bedford, who played quite a bit of football himself at Chrisman not too long ago, is well liked by the students of Chrisman. Coach Bedford is a native of Independence and is a graduate of Missouri Valley. This new short punt formation from which Chrisman ran all of her plays, placed a large amount of responsibility on members of the line. Line play has always been an important factor of any team and Chrisman was fortunate in having so many fine, and alert linemen. Victory may seem to have been reluctant to come to Chrisman at times, but nevertheless our team was always in there with plenty of spirit and determination. The short punt formation placed a large responsibility on the guards and center positions in nearly every play. The guards pulled out of the line on a majority of the plays for the purpose of running interfer- ence for the ball carrier. Among some of Chrisman's fine linemen we find Ed Linduski, Lau- rence Lindsey, lack Willoughby, Dennis Elliot, Ernie Goebel and Leroy Inman, to mention only a few of the many. Of course, the backfield was held responsible for the job of moving the pigskin across the opponents' goal line, and the backs did just that. The opposition found it rather difficult to stop David Bucey's line plunging, which was supplemented by the hard running of such backs as Iohnnie Doutt, Henry Tittle, David Bates, and Lyle Bowman. The Chrisman football team played in the Pony Express Conference as it has for the past years. The Pony Express Conference is composed of William Chrisman, St. Ioseph Benton, St. Ioseph La Fayette, St. Ioseph Central, North Kansas City, and the Wentworth Military Academy. ' The team will lose eight lettermen by graduation this year. Forty-three fellows lettered this year and there will be thirty-two lettermen returning next year. The three fellows who did a fine job as team managers were Harold McGlassion, Iimmy McDaniels, and Bob Neely. To coach Grover Redford, his assistant, coach Travis Hopkins, and to the team members, we students of Chrisman wish to express our thanks for an action-filled season containing many. thrills not soon to be forgotten. U FOOTBALL SCHEDULE September Glennon - - - Chrisman Northeast - - Chrisman- La Fayette .... Chrisman- October Benton ............... Cl'1riSmCm North Kansas City Chrisman Marshall ......,...... Chrisman De La Salle --- ....... Chrisman- Central ..... Chrisman November Sedalia -- Chrisman Wentworth Chrisman -53- e. Q l l. Newport, Brown, Barnett 3. Jimmy McDaniels 4. Wright, Cecil, l-louk, Bates, Andes. 6. Punt formalion 2. Team in action Harold McGlassen 5. Football queen and atiendants 7. Football Queen. Bob Neely, Managers - SQ M ,f VL, v, We-1 . . T? X x 3 X x 1 f 5 5 Q 6:5 ,W . rf i. ,K ,K J .l -., B A1 .XV L-ilu xg VLVQ V5 , in Q x X.. fig' X, Q wi my MIL 4 ff W' J. . .Ax fn g X , Q ,921 X Q M f W x we u in 'bx,,, , ff s , 5' KL f x gl X Q F? 5 xi Q ,qv X , 2 2 N-gi gg V V N af' W, 3 . ,,..,, if f ,, - 5 X 4 F Ei X, ,294 W A - 'L f ' , ,r Eixm xx? ' L f t .W ,z K 5' in I :J :ix ' W 46' f an if Pixwxk W i s l XS Q S, T W 1 A X I A 7' Q X ? 'f '-ii 12 - 55 i rf - , -7 ,e A ,N 2,5 ff 1 fine fi M 2 X ' M 5- S5531 1 ! f M f . , g A f A K -...L .. -a Q. . 1 JL-.,, M ,f . ' ' ,A , ',v'r . Q x.q...'9Ava JV' . ' 5 Qi , fg - xx. ' ' 'f 5 jig w lA l i . , f kai' 54- K1 5 it i x - lx Q V 1 - W , 1 gf 3 , , ' .4 1132525 ...fri L M,-f . at , 5 . 53, 5 I J' 1 A 5 L' ,Ffx -fb-4 Qi K Q Q. Q 1 bg, K K N x ' 4. -,MM E 3 x K X l X gh V f I V f .' Q , 3 ,L 'S ' X M' ,gj ?' 4 V Y i 'R E51 P55511 KS X X i . , x K' N. X 5 g if f 5 B William Chrisman is a member of the Pony Express League which comprises also Went- worth Military Academy, North Kansas City, and the three schools of St. loseph-Central, Benton, and La Fayette. In addition the Chrisman Bears played Liberty, Excelsior Springs, and East and Glennon schools of Kansas City. This year's schedule included fourteen games, all of which were hotly contested as is evi- denced by the fact that the score of the winning team was, on the average, but six points higher than that of the loser. The first string lineup consisted of Kenneth Givan and Alan Slayton, guardsg Richard Slayton and loseph Pallo, forwards, and Leroy Inman, center. Other members of the first team were Lloyd Adams, Richard Brown, Thomas Conrow, lames Miller, Gerald Talcott, Ioseph Thrutchley, and Don Wilkinson. Richard Slayton and loseph Pallo were the high point men. The second team enjoyed a successful year, and several of its members became sea- soned players. The following members of the reserve team earned letters: Clark Clifford, Charles Cole, William Deern, Edward Foulks, William Lyday, Fred Larson, Fred Potter, Loren Pritchard, and Raymond Whetstone. The able business managers for the squad were lames McDaniels, Robert Neely, and Carl Holtsclaw. The 1947-1948 season was a successful one, the Bears winning a majority of their games and, of more importance, playing the game With skill and understanding. Chrisman lost both her games to the Wentworth cadets and to St. loseph Benton's cagers. Central High defeated the bears in their first meeting: but, not to be twice vanquished, Chrisman retaliated With vic- tory by a comfortable margin of eight points. Chrisman also shared honors with North Kan- sas City's Hornets, avenging her earlier defeat by a narrow margin. The Bears were victori- ous in each of their jousts with Liberty, Glennon, East High, La Fayette and Excelsior. Interest in basketball has grown appreciably in William Chrisman during the past year, and games have been well attended. The squad, under the supervision, during the past two years, of Coach Travis Hopkins, has trained rigorously and has played a good brand of ball. Basketball fans extend to Coach Hopkins and the team their thanks for an exciting season William Chrisman was host to the schools which entered the sub-regional and regional tournaments held in February and March. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE December 5 East ......... Chrisman 12 La Fayette --- Chrisman I9 Benton .... Chrisman 23 Liberty --- Chrisman Ianuary 9 Central ............... Chrisman 13 La Fayette .........s L Chrisman 16 North Kansas City Chrisman 23 Wentworth ........... Chrisman 27 Central ...,o......... Chrisman February 3 Wentworth ........... Chrisman 6 Glennon ............. Chrisman 10 North Kansas City Chrisman 17 Benton .......,,...... Chrisman 20 Excelsior Springs ...... Chrisman ..62.. SECOND TEAM: Lydyu, Larson, Cole, Pcvtfr, Pritchard, Foulkfls, Whetstone, Deum, Clark FIRST TEAM FRONT HOYJ: Given, A. Slaytcn, Inman, Slcxyton, Pulls. BACK ROVVY Tulcott, Adams, Brown, 'VVYi1kiT1SOU, Conrow, Thrutchley, Miller. E- 63 ,. Dali' Gym Girls' gym is a course ot physical education available to Chrisman girls, its purpose be- ing to promote physical fitness as Well as knowledge of competitive sports. Miss Betty Ann Street is the capable and well-liked instructor. Each Chrisman girl who is physically tit must have two semesters of gym in order to graduate. The classes usually begin with the playing ot softball at the cam- pus. This is hifghlight- ed by a brisk Walk to and from school. C a t c h i n g, pitching, and batting are prac- ticed in this sport. Volley ball is the sport studied during the next six-weeks period and is well liked by most ot the girls. This sport is especially suited to class activity because success in the game depends upon co-op- erative ettort very largely and because the size of the team enables many persons at one time to partici- pate in the playing. The third major s p o rlt is basketbal which requires great speed and skill on the part ot the player. This is perhaps the tavorite sport, Other class activi- ties taught at various times during the se- mester are calisthe- nics, stunts, and danc- ing. High jumping and tennis are also , taught. These ad- t ditional sports make the subject more in- teresting. During' the time in which each sport is played, the ditte-rent classes choose outstanding girl athletes tor a class team. The teams play in a tournament and the winner plays the M Club. Outstanding students in the gym classes are Mary Katherine Fisher, Rosalie Dowell, Leora Alred, Billie Wilson, Margaret Dishong, Mary Lou Edmonds, and Ioan Ross. M54, gaffl GW O nly recently have Americans come to realize the importance of keen - physical fitness. Through the physical education classes, we of Chrisman are doing our best to per- iect our physique. In do- ing so, we intend to equip the citizens oi tomorrow W i t h stronger, healthier bodies that are capable oi leading our nation and oi coping with world prob- lems. This program covers a Wide variety ot sports. Basketball, as a class ac- tivity, is probably the best- liked sport in which the boys participate. Basket- ball practice is vigorous a n d exhilarating, a n d proves to be valuable ex- perience to those who wish to try out for the bas- ketball team. Basketball, volley ball, and track are also enthusiastically par- ticipated in. ln the warmer months of school the gym classes have calisthenics and baseball out of doors at the campus. Due to the wide variety of sports, all oi the boys generally have an opportunity to partici- pate in the sport in which they are most interested. The physical education course devotes a large portion of its time to the strengthening of arm and leg muscles. This is most r e a di l y accomplished th r o u g h calisthenics. These include push-ups, rope climbing, and other arm and leg exercises. The gym letters which boys may earn during the year are far from easy to obtain. The rugged test which the boys have to pass contains many exer- cises which must be com- pleted at a given time. Some of these are deep knee bends, rope climb- ing, lUU-yard dash, shot put, push-ups, and the 3l5-yard dash. The boys that earn their letters are worthy ot our praise. -55- fufdioi Young Einsteins? At least they find science relatively eosy Hollywood bound viu drcxmulics Class. laamafiai ...66g , ?x2:,::, if'-5 A ... 6, iQ X-Zn i 0 Me0 mJ2 me-t-1-1. Y, We, the Organizations and Departments .... Represent the special curricular and extra-curri- cular activities of William Chrisrnan High School: Our program, which is a distinctive feature of the American school system, encourages the development of special talents and provides opportunities for leadership and cooperation. It also fosters good citizenship, social ac-A complishment, and true sportsmanship. l Membership in these organizations lends prestige to the individual and the school because admittance requirements are dependent upon literary, dramatic, and scholastic attainment. School prestige is, also, en- hanced by other organizations in which membership depends upon muscular coordination and precision. Neither school nor adult lite is complete withoutta cul- tural background which musical and artistic activity helps to provide. Thus, we believe that a program of group activity, which is indeed a heavy one at Chris- rnan, is an integral part of school life. ' These present a galaxy of interests from which Chrismanites may choose such as befit their talent. -1-yga,gx!'T'is FIRST ROW: Tommy I-Iiatt, Erancis Needham, Lois Hunt, Ruth Vader, Betty Moore, Betty Smart, Mary I-lilliard, Charlene Billings, Daphne Bucey, Marion Ralston. SECOND ROW: David Lindsay, Iohn Crowell, Richard Dyer, Phillip Schmidgall, Don Swift, Ierry Arnett, David Bates, Andy Bennett, Hugh Ursenbach, Kenneth Akers, Wilfred Bruns, Raymond Gosney, Mr. Pearce. THIRD ROW: Iohn Schneithorst, Don Pippinger, Beverly Snyder, Velma Sterling, Bonnie Blake, Ruby Barnes, Erwin Rampy, George Miller, Roy Davenport, Eugene Castle, Merrill McMullen, Leslie Seevers, Ioe Pallo, LaVern Hunt. ABSENT: Melvin Hartley, Wayne Sallee, Marvin Allin, lean Ferris, Bonnie Barmore. I O U C The Diversified Occupations class is in its second year ot existence at William Chrisman. In the program this year there have been, for the two semesters, forty-five students enrolled, thirty boys and fifteen girls. The purpose of diversified training is to provide a practical edu- cation through experience for those who expect to earn their living in other than professional pursuits. These forty-five students attend school one-half day and work in the community laboratory one-half day or a total of fifteen hours each week. For this they receive one credit each semester. The business and industrial plants of Independence, Inter-city, Fairmount, Sugar Creek and Kansas City employ these part time workers and their institution becomes the practical laboratory where the student learns by actual participation. Workers are given in- struction by the supervisor on the job. Classroom work consists of the study of material re- lated to the type of work performed on the job. It is the work of the Cordinator, Mr. Ray Pearce, to teach this related material and to ch eck the progress of the students by frequent visi- tation. Some of the occupations followed by the class members are sheetmetal work, moulding, selling, bookkeeping, clerical, service station operator, optical grinding, stockkeeping, electri- cal repair, domestic service. ..6Q, .emzr fue, The play presented by the Speech Department was a departure from the usual offering. Its setting was a courtroom and its action a murder trial. Suspense was well maintained by the conflicting evidence presented by witnesses representing a variety of character types, the struggle for mastery between defense attorney Stevens fBob Southern? and District At- torney Flint lMonte Millerl, and the rivalry between the two principal feminine characters Bjurn Faulkner's secretary, Karen Andre CNancy Lee Sewelll and his wife, Nancy Lee Faulk- ner tlean Strawhackerl. Mrs. Hutchins, janitress at the Faulkner Building tDianne Dodsworthlp Dr. Kirkland CLewis Herefordtl, the coroner: Homer Van Fleet tlim Greggl, a private detective hired by Mrs. Faulk- ner, Elmer Sweeney fQuinn Atchleyl, a policemang Mr. Whitefield tGeorge Dooleyl, million- aire father of Mrs. Faulkner, Magna Svenson tSarah Smallb, personal maid to Karen Andre: lane Chandler tMarian Robinsonl, a handwriting expert: Larry Regan CWilliam Pattersonl, a notorious criminal and sweetheart of Karen Andre, Sigurd Iunquist tVernon Kitchcartl, a de- voted employee of Bjurn Faulkner, the murdered many and Roberta Van Renesselaer tCor- rine Martinl, a cheap night club singer, present the conflicting evidence to a jury picked from the audience to hear the trial of Karen Andre, charged with the murder. The plot action, which preceded in regular courtroom sequence, was concluded by the verdict of the jury. This provided novelty and suspense, for the verdict was not a part of the script. lean Riggins, Beverly Myers, and Marcia Vardeman were court stenographers, David Leonard, the bailif-fp 'Zenos Booker, the clerk, Bruce Reynolds, the judge, and Shirley Holder, the prison matron. Miss Margaret Meredith and the cast are to be commended for a fine production. Zelaie The William Chrisman debate teams brought many laurels to the brow of Chrisman with two trophies and two cups as evidence of their outstanding work. The proposition this year was, Resolved: That The Federal Government should require arbitration of labor dis- putes in all basic American industries. The debate teams competed with other Missouri and Kansas schools in seven tourna- ments held at Topeka, Cape Girardeau, Bolivar, Shawnee Mission, Kansas City, Kansas, the University of Kansas City, and Columbia, Missouri. In all of these, Chrisman debaters' reached the finals or semifinals. In the tourney at Shawnee, both the first and second teams reached the finals, the first team winning the trophy. In the study of the question for debate and the work of training the debaters, the direc- tion of Miss Margaret Meredith has been invaluable. To her belongs much of the credit for the success of the teams this year. The first team was composed of lames Gregg, Robert Southern, Ieanne Strawhacker, and Monte Miller. Speed pid? Holder, Leonard, Sewell, Higgins, Booker, Vorclemon, Reynolds, Southern, Pcxllerson, Slrowhocker, Myers, Miller, Dooley, lury Row One: Hereford, Gregg, Srnoll, Crick, Kiichcori. Row Two: Hurshrnon, Dodsworih, Marlin. Row Three: Souder. DEBATE Plow One: Miller, Strowhocker, Gregg, Southern. Row Two: Doclsworlh, Crick, Miller, Sewell, Burrus, Romsey, Cooper, Guyion, Abbott, Miss Meredith. Row Three: Dooley, I-lereiordt,Cc1nnon, Leonard, Alohley,Welcl1,HolmeS, fbedale lennings, Patterson. 471m Gancezzi Ram! OFFICERS: President, Leonard: Vice-President-Secretary, Booker: Business Manager, Libby: Concert Master, Schowengerdtp Student Director, Leonard: Uniform Chairmen, Martin and O'Dell. INNER CIRCLE: Schowengerdt CConcert Masterl, Bauer, Propst, Thrasher, Garrison, Weddle, Miller, Peck. SECOND CIRCLE: Norman, Allred, Burriss, Dorothy Fitch, Hunt, Ouakenbush, Hedrick, Homan, Huddlemeyer, Iimmy Booker, Gregory, Shirley Fitch, Tommy. OUTER CIRCLE: Seated: Smith, Roberts, Tiberghen, Allred, Hurshman, Dishong, Bear, Stowell, Pinson, Yale, Martin, Booker, Starr, Libby, Doctor, O'De1l. Standing: Schowengerdt, Kreeger, Harris, Leonard, F. Emmett Pair tDirectorl. BAND AND ORCHESTRA The William Chrisman High School Band, under the capable direction of Mr. Emmert Pair, got otf to a big start with two daily appearances on the Santa-Cali-Gon program. In new blue uniforms with gold trim, the band made a striking picture when members played at the five football and seven basket ball games. Other activities such as assemblies, American Royal Parade, Crysler Stadium Dedication, R. O. T. C. practices and inspection, the R. O. T. C. Field Night Program, the Army Day Parade, the State Music Contest at Columbia, and last but not least, Commencement have made this a busy and instructive year. These organization activities were supplemented by ensemble appearances. A clarinet quartet consisting of Donna Fay Miller, Marilyn Dysart, William Schowengerdt, and Charles Church made a list of appearances too long to enumerate here, one of which was in the County Teachers' Workshop at Raytown, Three band members were invited to take part in the March 4th Band Clinic at Raytown, conducted by Mr. Frank Coulter of Ioplin. Three trum- peters, Lloyd Hurshman, David Leonard, and Iames Hedrick, helped to herald the new day on the six o'clock Easter program at the Drive In theatre. The William Chrisman orchestra, while not so rushed for appointments, nevertheless filled its obligations in good style under the excellent musicianship of Mr. Emmert Pair. The season opened with the two presentations of the junior play, and closed with the usual Pomp and circumstances, of the senior sermon. In the meantime, however, were the senior class play, one-act plays, a Iunior High assembly program, and lunior High music week program. A quintet consisting of Robert Carver, Colleen Iohnson, Phyllis Davis, Charles Church, and Alberta Wyatt furnished the incidental music from four to six p. m. at the Annual High School Art Exhibit at Emery Bird Thayer Department Store in Kansas City. The string trio of this group-Robert, Phyllis, and Albertafappeared on a church program with Robert as so' loist. Periods between activities are used to improve technical proficiency on the instruments, for study of keys, scale patterns, music forms, styles and content, and tests of ability and ac' complishment. L. 72 - Wdfmm efmidinan Ban! Gwhwbn C Ammic research? No, just diluting No. CI, A stiff-h in time saves nine fif you don't have to rip ii outj I1 saves Dads bank roll, too 5 ' .. 74 1 AND IT RAINEDH The Entire Cast of the Operetta is Pictured Above. 'lineal Mmic The mixed choruses under the direction of Miss lessie Smith had a very successful year. Their activities were not confined to school activities alone, for they participated in many church and civic affairs. Among other school programs they provided the music for the Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter assemblies. The music used in these classes ranges from classical to a few present-day popular songs. These choruses also provided the chorus numbers for the operetta, And lt Rainedf' This operetta was sponsored by the vocal music department in the early part of Febru- ary. lt was a very successful performance, playing to a full house. The plot of the operetta included a pleasing combination of mystery, comedy, and ro- mance. Action took place in a hotel owned by Proprietor Wise and his Wife Clay Boos and Muriel Schandorfl where travelers took refuge after a heavy rain had destroyed a bridge. Principal roles included Mr. Rich and his son and daughter Clay Turner, Lloyd Hurshman, Roberta Manessl Who were in search of a certain antique mirror, Dennis Black, his sister Maizie, and their father who was in pursuit of his madcap runaway daughter lBob Sparks, Ann Montague, Don Wilsonly M'lle Carey, a French dancing teacher lNancy Manessl: and finally Iack and Fred, friends of Curley Rich lPaul Shedrick and Robert Batesl. Several dance numbers, beautifully executed by Mescal Fisher and Beverly Taylor, added to the pleasure of the evening as did also the lndian chorus in which Moonflower lEvelyn Curtis? and an lndian brave CWilliam Austin? had beautiful solo parts. The accompanist for the performance was Nancy Trotter Who, indeed, did a marvel- ous job. This operetta was one of the most successful and beautiful ever to be presented on the Chrisman stage. -75M Ghaaal Q'aou,p4 MIXED CHORUS-HOUR 4 FIRST ROW: Dorothy Luke, Ethel Pearl, Dolores Hunter, Beverly Hobbs, Bernice Dux- berry, Roberta Maness, Louise Huntsucker, Gloria Hallus, lean Patrick, Nancy Maness, Ruth Taylor, Grace Fereday, Doris Ann Edwards, Norma Iune Ward. SECOND ROW: Beverly Wagner, Ardith Reynolds, Margie Fronkiers, Charlotte Gross, Betty lean Alton, Muriel Schandorf, Betty Io Foreman, Benette Howell, Ethel Reed, Pat Mc- Evers, Kathryn French, Mary Lee Thrasher, Wanda Hicks, Beverly Taylor, Betty Bassett, Ann Montague, Evelyn Curtis, Helen Heer, Daphne Bucy. THIRD ROW: lean Pimblott, Peggy Dyer, Donna DeWalt, Kenneth White, Robert Rogers, Iohn Hart, Billie Harrison, Raymond Whetstone, Kenneth Williams, Bill Austin, Ioe Pallo, Raymond Beebe, Walter Powell, LeRoy McKeage, David Dawson, Richard Clark, Wilda Mitchell, Wilma Curtis, Mary Lee Murphy, Pat Peter. GIRLS CHORUS FIRST ROW: Louise Roscoe, Clidene Kettner, Mary Fleetwood, Marjorie Fleetwood, Ina Lee Willis, Dorothy Hake, Hallie Wilson, Pauline Calvin, lane Deam, Betty Heather, Gloria Shadel, loyce Linduski, Iune Haskins. SECOND ROW: Virginia Lee Monroe, Madora Cain, Thelma Coffman, Benette Howell, Dolores Barney, Aleta Danner, Mildred Sanders, Helen Stanfield, Reta Stephens, Darlene Paris, Virginia Atwell, Betty Dickenson, Barbara Davis. MIXED CHORUS-HOUR 2 FIRST ROW: Leona Mae Thompson, Barbara Cunningham, Barbara Allen, Charlene Carter, Mescal Fisher, IoAnn Barker, Martha Smith, Bobby Burke, Shirley Rondomanski, Edna Mae Lacey, IoAnn Baker, Ioan Oschener, Mary Tindall, Virginia Wright, Ianie Ras- mussen. SECOND ROW: Lois Smith, Kathryn Thompson, Beulah Dayberry, Nancy Trotter, Bonni- dean Hedges, Lois Yale, Betty Iones, Rosemary Hill, Lorraine Lungwitz, Marjorie Reynolds, Daryll Ross, Ruth Vader, Clara Sackman, Iuanita Carlile, Virginia Easter, Wanda Weddle, Carol Swaney, Pat Miller, Donna Davies, Ioyce Mitchell, Bobby Nell Brown. THIRD ROW: Iimmy Johnson, Charles Lazenby, Marion Ralston, Virgil Mallott, Kenneth McLaughlin, Henry Tuttle, Don Wilson, Leroy Inman, Charles Riley, Iay Turner, Iohn Lowe, Robert Bates, Paul Sheddrick, Clayton Hall, Iohnny Doutt, Ray Olinsky. -76.- Ghofml Q40-QWJ .,.'77.- The William Chrisman ENVOY, the official bi-weekly school publication, has just coin- pleted its twenty-seventh consecutive year of newscarrying. The aims of the ENVOY are to record the events of school life, inform the patrons of the working of the school and to offer a basic education activity for tomorrow's journalists Many times work in journalism is only a stepping stone. Often authors and playwrights start from school newspaper experience. Pupils who are recommended to take Publications are those who have made a mini- mum grade of M-I- in English, as a knowledge of punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and a comparatively large vocabulary are desirable. Not only this, the pupils should have a knowledge of what constitutes news and have the ability to write accurately, tersely, and clearly. They also should be able to use tact and diplomacy in their writings. This year, Miss Sarah Ellen Campbell, one of the new faculty members, taught Publica- tions fifth hour. At the first of the school year, Miss Campbell appointed students to staff positions. They were editor-in-chief, Corrine Martin: first page editor,Alberta Hamilton: second page editor, Ioan Briggs: third page editor, Barbara Howe: fourth page editor, Donna Campbell: exchange editor, lean Pimblottg typists, Nancy Maness, Ruth Short, Dorothy Bommell, Beverly Scott, lean Pimblott, advertising staff, Sara Robbins, Betty DeTray, Roberta Maness and Marcia Varde- mon: subscription staff, Ruth Short and Dorothy Bommellg reporters, Frances Hunsburger, Elizabeth Bassett, Marianna Dronenburg, Vernon Kitchcart, lenny McCollum, Bill Patterson, Mary Lee Sampson, lewel Shadel, and Sarah Small. The preceding officers served until the beginning of the second semester, when these persons were appointed: Editor-in-chief, Alberta f-lamiltonp editor page one, Elizabeth Bassett: editor page two, Betty DeTray: editor page three, Sarah Small: editor page four, Mar- cia Vardemanp art editors, Sue Hartwell and Helen Heerp subscription staff, Donna Camp- bell and Barbara Howe: advertising staff, Donna Dewalt and Marianna Dronenburgg ex- change editor, Iean Pimblottg typing staff, Corrine Martin, Ruth Short, Dorothy Romrnell, Beverly Scott, reporters, Nancy Maness, Bill Patterson, Dolores McKitrick, Frances Huns- burger, Ioan Briggs and Roberta Maness. Another official publication is the GLEAM, the school year book: the production of which is also directed by Miss Sarah Ellen Campbell. To make for better efficiency, there are various staffs chosen to work at certain phases of making the book. One of the most important staffs is the literary staff, for without the compiling and writing of articles, there could be no year book. The work of the literary staff is done after the art work and layout has been completed and the space for copy measured. Miss Verda Biller, the sponsor, assigns each member of the staff a certain number of articles to be written, each containing an allotted number of words to be completed by a deadline. Without the business and advertising staff and their sponsors, Miss Ellis Clement, it would be financially impossible to publish the GLEAM. The business part of the staff conducts the sale of the GLEAM, collects the money, issues receipts, and keeps an account of the money derived from the sale of the year book. The task of the advertising staff is to obtain advertising from the various business and professional houses in Independence. For months, the layout staff, with the help of Miss Campbell, trimmed, cut, arranged and mounted pictures. They also allotted space for the art work, which is supervised by Miss Nell Sampson. Last, but certainly just as important as the rest, is the typing staff sponsored by Miss Marie Hord. Students on this staff are chosen for their speed and accuracy in typing and their correct spelling and use of punctuation. Without the use of their own time and the unselfish effort put forth by the students on these publications, a vital part of our school life would be missing. ..73.. L' .szag ROW One: Pimblott, Scott. Row Two: Dewalt, Campbell, Briggs, Bassett. Row Three: N. Maness, Kitchcart, Huns burger, Howe, Heer, Hartwell. Row Four: Sampson, Rommell, Short, Robbins, De Tray. Row Five: Vardeman Schadel, Dronenburq, Small. Standing: B. Maness, Hamilton, Miss Campbell, Martin LEFT TO RIGHT: Campbell, Hamilton, Schandorf, Robbins, Carl, Harcourt, Scott, Patrick, Short, Miss Campbell, Heer, Howe, Pittman, Mosier, Allen, Cutler, Hartwell. Qleam .faqaul Siaff 1441 Slaff Pal Harcourt, Donna Campbell, Don Carl, Bob Allen, Sally Cutler, Barbara Howe, Helen Heer, Sue Hartwell, Maraie Pairick. Betty Hagen, Lorena Steffens, Miss l-lord, Cllarlolle Gross, Martha Walters, Bobbie Graham, Bernadirxe Arendt 7-sw .fifeacaaq Sita!! ROW ONE fsitlinqD Weaver, Sewell, Williams, Bassetl, McGuire, Honey, Guyton. ROW TVVO Cslandinql Kemp, Barnes, Miss Hiller, Kreeqer, Patier, Toliver, Wyalt, lulian. limi ROW ONE fsiitinql Van Loan, Maness, Briggs, Barnhardt, Robbins, Vlfurth. ROW TVVO Cstandinql Busch, Olsen, Stevens, Glass, Miss Clements, Vxfilkie, Pearson, Ham, Coqan, Slovall, Badder. . '7!w Rewwe Ggicead 7a ' ' 604414 Military training has been close- ly connected with education for many years. Over 300 years ago the English scholar john Milton stated: I call therefore a com- plete and generous education, that which fits a man to fulfill, justly, skillfully, and magnanimously all of the offices, private and public of peace and war. lt is also true today that the citizen who has gained a knowledge of our mili- tary organization and its pro- cedure has performed his respon- sibilities of a citizen to a fuller de- gree. ln our study of citizenship we find that one of the first duties of a good citizen is to be prepared to help defend his country in time of national emergency. The R. O. T. C. department of William Chris- man High School looks upon our ' contribution to the education of cadets as assisting in the charac- ter development and good citizenf ship development of our students. Lieut. Col. l.. T, Ulsaker In addition to our classroom work in such interesting and practical subjects as first aid, personal hygiene, methods of instruction, current world situations, map reading, and military history, we have many hours devoted to outdoor practice in drill, exercise of command and leadership. The outdoor drill and tactics are excellent vehicles for practice in command and leadership. lt is on the drill ground that the cadets learn the value of teamwork, tact, and the practical methods of developing a cooperative spirit in getting the best results in training. ln tactics the cadets receive much praictice making decisions in combat situations thus strength- ening their judgment in the solving of problems. There are many competitive opportunities in the R, O. 'l'. C. program. 'Weekly awards Northeast-Chrisman Rifle Match on Chrisman Range i 17 l - l mgg... are made to the outstanding cadet of each class in all four com- panies. These twelve cadets are entitled to wear the shoulder cord of school colors the following week. Each six weeks, inspection and theoretical ribbons, divided equally among classes and com- panies, are awarded to the twenty- four leading cadets of the corps. At the end of each semester the cadets who have attained the high 3.5 honor rating in all subjects re- ceive the scholastic ribbon. The outstanding senior and junior ca- dets, for each semester, receive the specially engraved gold and silver Colonel Robert R. McCor- mick medal. Upon graduation each year, the outstanding senior cadet receives the gold Sons of American Revolution medal. Af- ter the annual field night competi- tion a gold cup is engraved for the best company and a plaque for the best platoon. The members af the best squad receive special ribbons. The three best first year cadets receive angraved medals. The annual inspection by Fifth Army Headquarters determines the rating of the corps for the year. lf the result of this thorough ex- amination is above 85f.?ff, the school receives an HONOR rating and all cadets are entitled to wear the red honor star on the right sleeve of the blouse for the next year. William Chrisman has held this Honor School rating for the last six years. Our rifle team has been highly successful and for the last three years has been undefeated in shoulder-to-shoulder competition. Last year our rifle team placed fifth in the Fifth Army Matches comprising an area of twelve mid' west and northwest states. The R. O. T. C. course fits in nicely with the other academic work of the school. The larger part of the training is devoted to instruction in the responsibilities of good citizenship and to practice in the principles ot leadership so important in civilian life today. Technical Sergeant Don C. Reed Master Sergeant Donald R. Martin Rifle 7ea.m FRONT ROW: Clark, Wells, Moran, Talcott, BACK ROW: Rusk, Adams, Reed, Glass, Busch. R. O. T, C. SENIORSW- FRONT ROW: Southern, Rusk, Sparks, Stovall, McClaran, Glass, Alton, Miller, McGuire, Busch, MIDDLE ROW: Clark, Firkins, Latimer, Erkenbeck, Adams, Reed, Andes, Curtis, Minton, Winters, Carl, Noland Col. Ulsaker. BACK ROW: Van Maele, Bruns, Arends, Gentry, Wilson, Soucler, Carver, Pippinqer, Goebel, Winsel, Griswold Cramer. - 84 Q www 5145 Cadet Major, Harry McGuire, Executive Officer: Cadet Captain, Monte Miller, Adjutant: Cadet Lt. Colonel, Robert Southern, Battalion Commander: Cadet Captain, Ben Alton, Supply Officer. COMPANY COMMANDERS-iCadet Captains: Company A, Robert Sparks: Company B, Ray McC1arang Company C, Iohn Stovall: Company D, Richard Rusk. ...35.. FROM FRONT TO REAR: RIGHT TO LEFT: Row l: Nolan, Lynch, Cady, Lane, Hays, Sharp, Dexter, Pippinger. Roy 2: Miller, Luft, McOuinn, Kraus, Daw- SOY1, Sluflfl. HUYWCITCL WUYdGU- Row 31 MCG1-life, S1Gihr, Sutherland, Heman, Elkins, DeLapp, Dooley, Reed. Row 4: Busch, Leonard, Holmes, I. Edmondson, Burdett, McCollough, Souder. Row 5: Daugherty, Allen, Kahler, Brotherton, Ouackenbush, Lanfried. Row 6: Erkenloeck, Turner, O'Dell, Remington, Garrett, Kraxner, Mitchell. Row 7: Vigus, Makinson, Atkins, Lund, Schaeffer, Kemp. Bow 8: Welch, Harbaugh, Harris, Holzbaur, Sell, Cannon. IN FRONT: Sparks, Covington, t 8 B FROM BEAR TO FRONT: ROW l: lackson, Bear, Savage, McPhail, Weddle, Esry, Schowenqerdt. Bow 2: Weeks, Pemberton, Smith, lei- feries, Elgin, Taylor, Arends. Row 3: Parish, Talcott, Burriss, Wright, Popp, Boos, Curtis, Row 4: Carver, Crowell. Dexter, Trott, Burnell, Bryant, Edson, Custead, Southern. Row 5: Swain, Fann, Reeves, Leonard, Propst, B. Edmond- son, Moore, Bruns. Bow 6: Doctor, Snedeger, Eutsler, McHenry, Jennings, Weddle, Draheim, Alton. Row 7: Clark. Hendrich, Roadcap, Malott, Beal, Webster, McClaran. Row 8: Sgt. Martin, Compton, Blessing, Robinson, Hudle- meyer, R. Compton, Pilgrim, Gentry. .Egg-3- 6 C' ROW' l: Burris, K. Williams, Thompson, Dutton, Sloan, Chamberlain, Chiles. Row 2: Graham, Simmons, Rudd, Anson, Thomas, Dorrell, Watkins. Row 3: Mcinnes, Si. Clair, Chappell, Brown, Bailey, Pearson. Row 4: Stovall, Spiese, Clark, Welborn, Penson, Wriqht, Kramer, Row 52 Miller, Ballew, Rudd, Seevers, Tommy, Ploeqer. Row 62 Atchley, Bisel, Long, Fenner, Thornquist, Winter. Row 7: Reed, Herefordt, Walden, Ashloclc, Southern, R. Williams, Gramlich. Not in Picture: Booker, Ford, Minton, Horne, Pqte, Thompson. Gam 25 ROV! l: Gillespie, Wells, Smith, Lollas, Gwens, Knight. Row 2: Rusk, Thomas, Stoddard, Kreeqer, Dunn. Row 3: DeMonburn, Reynolds, Tudor, Kenton, Howard, Smith, I. Griswold. Row 4: Adams, Gard, Paxton, C. Riley. Austin, Iohnsori, Davis, Row 5: Goebel, White, N, Riley, Kerrick, Gore, VanMaele, Gentry. Row 6: Cox, Carl, Iones, Allen, Wilson. Row 7: Schaub, Lambert, N. Griswold, Crowl, Dickinson, Woodrich. Row 8: Glass, Moran, Barnes, Haden, Short, Casey. -87? 7fae fe. 0. -1 e. Mmm, M1 On the evening of March 19, the Reserve Officers' Training Corps of William Chrisman High School held its thirteenth annual Military Ball, amid all the glitter and pomp ot such a gala occasion. The anticipation ran high, and every cadet eagerly awaited the event, when over 200 crowded the Memorial Hall floor. ln addition to the traditional sponsor Battalion Commander and Executive Officer, the corps this year chose sponsor Company Commanders. These sponsors, and their escorts, were as follows: Sponsor Colonel Peggy Van Loon, escorted by Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Robert Southernp Sponsor Major Donna Campbell, escorted by Cadet Major Harry McGuire. Sponsor Captain Beverly Scott, Company A, escorted by Cadet Captain Robert Sparks: Spon- sor Captain Patricia Harcourt, Company B, escorted by Cadet Captain Ray McClaran, Spon- ff' ,Lf it if ,.f xlx Xfxxxy XX XI' x XX U5 xx ' x 'K agg- K 2. li I i 2 l f 3 J Q 1 v I Y t I . ' 5, 3 sor Captain Ieanne Strawhacker, Company C, escorted by Cadet Captain Iohn Stovally and Sponsor Captain Ioan Briggs, Company D, escorted by Cadet Captain Richard Rusk. The activities of the evening began With the reception line, which was composed of Lieu- tenant Colonel and Mrs. Lawrence T. Ulsaker, the cadet officers, and their sponsorsf After everyone had been greeted, all formed for the highlight of the evening, the Grand March, led by cadet officers. The cadets, with their partners, marched in formations of twos and fours, halting when two formations of eight abreast had been achieved. The Grand March this year Was an intricate and spectacular affair which gave the audience the opportunity to see the impressive array of uniforms and beautiful formals. Upon completion of the Grand March, the sponsors Were introduced by the Battalion Adjutant, Cadet Captain Monte Miller. After this, The Star Spangled Banner was played, and all the cadets faced the music. Then the dancing began, to the music of Iimrny Grimes' orchestra. One of the unique features of the decorations Was a three-tiered fountaion at the center of the dance floor. Colored spotlights, reflected from the fountain and from a mirror-clustered cone which revolved directly above the fountain, played over the floor. Crepe paper streamers extended from the gallery rail to two clusters of balloons suspended from the ceil- ing. Assorted cookies and fruit punch were served to the dancers. After the Hop, the cadet officers and their dates attended a banquet. At intermission, a crack drill platoon composed of the Battalion's squad leaders and com- manded by Cadet Captain Rusk, executed some interesting close-order drill. At the same time, the honored guests of the evening were recognized. They included representatives of the local civic clubs, City Council, School Board, School faculty, and Regular Army officers, as Well as Cadet officers from the Kansas City Area. This year, as in preceding years, the Annual R. O. T. C. Ball Was an event that Will long be remembered by both the participants, and by those who witnessed it. --8Q.. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Atchley, Mrs. Heild, Mrs. Savage. Mrs. Ham. Mrs, Marshall Miller, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Thomp- son, Mrs. Henley, Mrs. Wyallt, Mrs. Givan, Mrs. Lunceford. BACK ROW: Mr. Pearce, Mrs. Souder, Mrs. Ganson. Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Hereford, Mrs. Dexter, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Guyton. Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Martin. pafzenl' 7 fquacialfian The Parent Teachers Association is an organized effort that makes it possible to discuss problems affecting student welfare which arise in the home and the school. The association has affiliated branches in all the states, and a total membership of over one million. The P. T. A. was organized fifty-six years UGO Gi WGShiHQTOH, D- C- Wil1iClIT1 ChfiSI1'1Gf1 was the first high school in Missouri to have a Parent Teachers organization. lt was organ- ized in September of l9l7 by Mrs. A. L. Yingling. The five objectives that the Parent Teachers Association has are as follows: Cll To pro- mote the welfare of the child and youth in the home, school, church, and community. C2l To raise the standard of home life. C3l To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of the child and youth. C45 To bring into closer relationship the home and the school, that the P. T. A. may co-operate intelligently in the training of the child. f5l To develop between the educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education. During this year the P. T. A. has accomplished many things for the school. One of the most important that it has done was to buy for us a tape recorder. This machine has already been used in many different departments and classes, and has proved invaluable. The asso- ciation has also supplied the table of literature which is kept in the study hall, and the mem- bers have taken regular turns in chaperoning Teen Town. Two assembly programs were pre- sented this year by members of the P. T. A. and students. One of the big events of the year is the senior dance at the end of the term. This, too, is sponsored and financed by the P. T. A. A book review was given to help pay for the dance. The officers this year were Mrs. William I. Clark, president, Mrs. Marshall Miller, first vice-president: Mrs. Virgil Atchley, second vice-president: Mrs. Charles Thompson, record- ing secretary: Mrs. Earl Ham, corresponding secretary: Mrs. Tindall Henley, treasurer: Mrs. Roy Wyatt, historian: Mr. Ray Pearce, auditor. -QUE Slfacfad' Ga ' FIRST SEMESTER AECVE: iJICG1iii'G, Xf1i'9P1'ESidFEl'11Z SCUTHFTII, President, Svmvrzii, Dimic1mrntr:ri4zn: Pusk, Trpfisurerf Robbins Sewrefiiry. FSELOIY: F,c':,' I iSe3'e-dl Higgins, ivicincss, Tlionigscn, Ik-xier, '.1'i.ii3:is. Fav: 2 Seanad, Scaiiieziz, S':'14.i Rusk, I,f1:G1:1r42, Pcglvains. 'Row I lS:finfiinqD Johnson, Herniczn, Milburn, Ends, Pmerssn, Smith, Miiier, Siavxmri, Burn iiurnii, Sfziniiehi, Briin-Sr, Cf.1riig:hPii, Phillips, DL:vidc',x', Allin. Exif 2 Cgfiiidirifgi Mcffciium, Olson, ', v'ii5f,r1, iV'iC1iAilf3 .5 Yfost, Fig: nit, Dcdsx-.'art:1. Rona' 3 CS'qndin:5f Lund, Laafnxrfi, Herefcrcif, Bgsfzh, KViiic1i:,gh13y, Steiner. AQ1, , smwz eww SECOND SEMESTER MEMBERS FIRST ROW: Shirley Holder, Prudy Harper, Ioan Eighinger, Barbara Gibson, Iohnnie Stovall, Bob Sparks, Pat Harcourt, Don Carl, George Binger, lna Io Hightower, Zona Davidow. SECOND ROW: Betty Hagan, Ellen Atkins, loy Netter, Wilda Mitchell, Dolores McKit- rick, Sue lane Dempsey, Reta Stephens, Ioyce Mitchell, Louise Pollard, Charlotte Gross, Betty Campbell, loan Ross. ROW THREE: Ierry Lynch, Leonard Goebel, Gene Chamberlain, Bill Bundschu, Ben Alton, George Dooley, Wayne Libby, Carl Win sel, I. B. Stair. As students of William Chrisman, we have been fortunate to have an active student council which has given us many opportunities to train for citizenship in our post-graduation years. The purpose of the student council is to provide a system by which the student body can be more closely related to the faculty. It is also a creative force in helping to train in- telligent leaders, and a unifying factor in keeping the home rooms in touch with one another. The council consists of the representatives and their alternates who are elected each se- mester by the home rooms. These express the wishes of their respective rooms on school matters and act as a legislative body in deliberation and vote on motions brought before the council. As executive officers of the group, the student body each semester elects five stu- dents, who conduct vigorous campaigns for the coveted offices. Each council member serves on the committee of his choice: assembly, finance, honors and awards, social, elections and organizations. Some of the accomplishments of the council are a merit system whereby seniors are a- warded activity certificates on the basis of their participation in school activities, the planning of school assemblies of especial interest, and the sponsorship of noon mixers. This year the council purchased a motto case with a blinking light. This will be used at ball games to re- cord the scores. At other times it will be hung in the main corridor and display various mot- tos. Faculty sponsors included Mrs. Asenath Schroeder, Miss Mary Kennedy, Miss Iessie Page, Miss Nelvada Surbaugh, and Miss Ethel Waitman. Their guidance has many times helped the council over the rough spots to smoother roads ahead. The officers forthe two semesters were president, Robert Southern, Robert Sparks: vice- president, Harry McGuire, Iohn Stovall: secretary, Sara Robbins, Patricia Harcourtg treasurer, Richard Rusk, Don Carly parliamentarian, Iohn Stovall, George Binger. The conduct of these offices has been, in all cases commendable. Chrisman is fond of her student council and believes that it helps to teach how democ- racy works. M92- Don Curl, Treasurer: Binqer, Porliormentoriom. Shafenl' Gaancfll SECOND SEMESTER Johnnie Stovall, Vice-President Bob Sparks, President Put Harcourt, Secretary: Ge OICJS 'Vit- i S N- Q3 - 1 FIRST ROW: Beverly Eades, lean Patrick, Katherine Shakespeare, Helen Heer, Barbara Howe, Harold McClain, Sally Cutler, Shirley Lunceford, lean Riggins, loan Herman, Frances Earnhardt. SECOND ROW: Dorothy DeTray, Ina Mae McClure, Susan Hartwell, luanita I-lelverson, Betty Martin, Ruth Harlan, Miss Sampson, Carol Swaney, Dorothy Amos, Leona Thompson, Don DeMonbrun. THIRD ROW: Henry Walden, Vern lohnson, Richard McCullough, lerry Turner, loan Schowengerdt, Martha Har- per, Bernadine Arendt, Virginia Monroe, lean Hacker, loyce Hartley, Carol Bruner, Margie Patrick, Ruth Ward. 14416 A In l932, the Art Club was organized by Miss Nell Sampson for the purpose ot developing a greater appreciation and knowledge ot art, the programs of club meetings supplementing class room study. Funds for the club activities are raised by sponsoring concessions at various games. The outstanding social event ofthe year was The Christmas party and program were held December ll. Special guests were Miss Margaret Meredith, Miss Hazel lohnsong Mr. lesse Stinson, our principal, Mr. Gregory Lefeverg and the club sponsor. William Chrisman has been well represented at different art events by capable students. Outstanding work was shown by Harold McClain, Kenneth McLaughlin, Sally Cutler, and Barbara Wurth, who represented our school at the Teacher's Workshop at Raytown, Mis- souri, lanuary 30. They demonstrated lettering, design painting, and pastel. Helen Heer, George Dooley, and Barbara Howe were our counselors at the Regional Art Exhibit at Emery Bird Thayer's in Kansas City. Key awards were won at Emery Bird Thayer's by Evelyn Bailey and George Dooley. Honorable Mention went to Helen Heer, Betty Lou Martin, Sally Cutler, Barbara Wurth, Harry Hayes, Betty lohnson, and Phyllis Davis. Four- teen pupils entered their work at Emery Bird Thayer's, eleven pieces of which were hung in the exhibit. T Five students entered their work in the district contest at Warrensburg March 9. Harold McClain won first place in sketching and in lettering. Harold McClain filled the office of President for the year. He was assisted by Barbara Howe, vice-president: and Sally Cutler, who was the secretary-treasurer. Miss Sampson is the capable sponsor and her helpful direction throughout the year has been appreciated by the Club. LEFT TO RIGHT tSe-atedlz Barbara Weaver, Donna Campbell, Helen Heer, loan Briggs, Beverly Myers, Nancy Maness, Pat Harcourt, Miss Witthar, Miss Clement, Katie Tuepker, Muriel Schandorf, Margie Patrick, Iva Brightwell. Roberta Maness, Carol Turner. LEFT TO RIGHT CStanding Middle Howl: Shirley Holder, Mary Ann Knoepker, Maureen Kelly, lean Patrick, Caro- lyn Cunningham, loAnn Pittman, Fat Mosier, Ernestine Coley, Virginia Smith, Marilyn Seroy, Beverly Burrus, Jeanne Higgins, Mary Sue Brewer, Bonnie Milburn, Nancy Trotter, Shirley Towers, Betty Campbell, Pat Pulley, lanet Stovall. LEFT TO RIGHT tStanding Last Howl: lalena Wilson, Anne Montague, Prudy Harper, Barbie Allen, Charlotte Gross, Sara Robbins, Peggy Holman, Pat Honey, Polly Pollard, loan Herman, Barbara Wtirth, Marcia Vardeman. Marilyn Miller, Lois Hield, Beverly Scott, loyce Mitchell, lean Pimblott. 144- au-.fake-91' fbafunaiic Glad Shakespeare never dreamed when he wrote As-You-Like-lt that in 1920 a girl's dramatic club would be formed and take its name from his play. Such a society was organized, how- ever, with the purpose of developing dramatic art. lts activities have become, in recent years, largely social. The club membership never exceeds fifty girls. The members are selected on the basis of scholarship, activities, and service. As usual, this group has had a busy year. The annual Christmas dance was held at the Garret hall, December 25. ln accordance with their custom, the girls presented gifts to the children at Mercy Hospital for Christmas. A lovely Mothers Tea was held April l4. Another affair the girls have always looked forward to is the senior banquet. One of the informal get-togethers was a barn dance held March 20. Shirley Holder, one of the new members, graciously offered the use of Holders' Barn for the dance. Twice a year formal and informal initiations are held. The new members wear pure white the day of initiation. They are put through their paces by their big sisters, after which follows the serious portion of initiation. The club colors are black and gold, the flower the Chrysanthemum, and the mascot the owl, that traditional symbol of wisdom. Officers for the year were, respectively, president, Patricia Harcourt, Katherine Tuepker: vice-president, Nancy Maness, Muriel Schandorfp secretary, Beverly Myers, Margie Patrick: treasurer, loan Briggs, Iva lean Brightwellp reporter, Donna Campbell, Beverly Myers: his- torian, Katherine Tucpker, Carol Turner: parliamentarian, Helen Heer, Roberta Maness. These were a splendid group of officers and all did their work well. Throughout all the various activities, the girls were fortunate to have as helpful advisers and friends, Miss Nora Witthar and Miss Ellis Clement. L95- i FIRST ROWY Stiener, West, Harshbaraer, Hagan, D2Lapp, Sampson, Miss Beeman co-sponsor, Mrs. Barker co- sponsor, Miller, W'ells, Dempsey, Harshbarqer, Toliver, Davey. SECOND ROW: Hayworth, Haskins, Eiqhinger, Gibson, Weeks, Moore, Ellington, Gibson, Hudler, Morford, Wyatt, lulian, Carlile. BACK ROW: Zion, Vlilson, Evers, Tennis, Wright, Elledge, Miller, McEvers, Potter, Scott, Middleton, Eads, Hunt, Buchanan, Morford, Story, Sexton, Ward. NOT PICTUBFD: Blake, Snyder, Thurman, Lana, Chaney. Nmtdm This school year for the Nautilus Literary Society has been rich in activities. One of the most important of these was the adoption of a needy family at Christmas time. The club took an assortment of canned foods and clothing to them, and provided for or ton of coal to be de- livered at the home. The club held its annual formal dance on Ianuary 31 at Rockwood Country Club. The Mother and Daughter Tea, held March 3, was enjoyed by both the mem- bers and their mothers. Every year a contest is held to select the best article and poem sub- mitted by the members. These Winning selections Were read at the tea, and due credit was given to the authors. ln poetry, first place was Won by Edna Mae Steiner, and second by Betty and Beverly Harshbaraer. First place in prose was Won by Dolores Toliver. This year, for the first time a book review was aiven by Dolores Toliver, a member ot the society. The last of these activities were the Shan Dance and a banquet aiven by the underclassmen tor the senior members. The efficient sponsors this year were Mrs. Lucille Barker and Miss Oneida Beeman. Ot iicers for first and second semester were Mary Lee Sampson, Donna Fay Miller, president, Betty Hagan, Beverly Harshbaraer, treasurer: Sue lane Dempsey, luanita Carlisle, parliamen tariang Carol Thurman, Donna Davey, historian, Betty Harshbarqer, Dolores Toliver, reporter. L95- SEATRD: Gold, Davidow, Iohnson, Marx, Frances Earnhardt, Van Loon, Hamilton, Miss Rice, Mrs. Learnard Carolyn Iones, 'Williams, Strawhacker, Brunson, Rohrs, Miller, Guyton. STANDING, MIDDLE ROW: Hunt, Ross, Amos, Adams, Ellis, Abbott, Kimball, Petre, Dorothy DeTray, Kathie Fisher, Green, Ward, Phillips, lohnson, Dodsworth, Warrnan, Horn. STANDING, BACK ROW: Scott, Robinson, Masterscn, Bailey, Smith, Beverly Barnhardt, I-Ielverson, Dysart, Can- non, Neef, Fronkier, Betty Iones, Mescal Fisher, Reynolds, Crick, Ramsey. NOT IN PICTURE: Betty DeTray. Sfmkalpeafz-ean .fllltefacwq The Shakespearean Literary Society of 'William Chrisman was organized in the year 1923 and has grown in number during the years since then until today it has a total membership of fifty girls. The original purpose of the club was to provide a means for further study of poetry, especially Elizabethan, to those who Were particularly interested in such study. It was also intended to furnish social opportunities to the members. Its function today, as in the case of the majority of the girls' clubs, is chiefly social. Members of the society have been outstanding in their scholarship and extracurricular ac- tivities. The society members are found in all phases of speech and dramatics, and in music, art, and athletics. A girl is required to maintain an M average in all subjects in order to be eligible for admittance into and continued membership in the club. Members are admitted by majority vote of the club after bids have been accepted. Several socials and parties were held throughout the school year. Important events among these were the annual formal dance held at the Lions Club, the Mothers' Day Tea, a party at the Rockwood Country Club, and a party at the home of Patricia Gold. The officers during the year were Alberta Hamilton, Carolyn Iones, presidentg Peggy Van Loon, Ann Williams, vice-president, Frances Barnhardt, Ieanne Strawhaclcer, secretaryy Caro- lyn Iones, Gayle Brunson, treasurery Betty DeTray, Myrtis Rhors, parliamentariang Shirley Miller, reporter. The club was ably sponsored by Mrs. Mary Learnard and Miss Roberta Rice. -97m FIRST ROW: Maness, Miller, Gold, Maness, Myers, Page, Story, Scott, lanes, Hagan, Noland. SECOND ROW: Wilson, Lazenby, King, Graham, Buchanan, Pace, Brightwell, Coley, Cannon, Helverson, Stetiens, Barker, Wilson, Hayworth. THIRD ROW: Robbins, Schandort, Harcourt, Iohnson, Marx, Harshbarger, Harshbarger, Mortord, Cooper, Pollard, Brewer, Thatcher, Murdock, Rohrs, Hammond, Ham. eammeaaial Glad We who are taking commercial subjects like to learn more about them. For instance, what new machines are being used in the business world and how do they Work? What is the trend in business offices in regard to secretaries? Are machines taking the place of short- hand so that most stenographers must be only an accurate typist with a high rate of speed? Some of these questions have been answered at various times during the year when the Com- mercial Club has been entertained by speakers. A trip which the club made to the Bur- roughs Adding Machine Company also gave us some of the answers we were seeking. Those who are outstanding in typing and shorthand are given awards by the club. In typing, pins are given to first-year students who have speed of forty to fifty words a minute and not more than two mistakes. Second year students must have the same accuracy but, Of Course. the Speed is greater. A pupil of first-year short hand who passes eighty words per minute is also given a pin. A speed of one-hundred-twenty-words per minute must be pas- sed by second-year students. Miss Iessie Page and Miss Thelma Myers are the most capable ot sponsors. The officers for the year were as follows: president, Roberta Maness, Berniece Story, vice president, Patricia Gold, Beverly Scott, secretary, Donna Faye Miller, Carolyn Ionesg treasurer, Berniece Story, Betty Hagan: reporter, Nancy Maness, Edith Noland. The Commercial Club offers a wonderful opportunity to those who are interested in corn- mercial subjects, and who might some day make them their life's work. 1 'r FIRST ROW: Miss Evans, Miss Witthar, Miss Beeman, Miss Clement, Miss Rice. SECOND ROW: Venetta Abbott, Nancy Trotter, Anita Long, Marilyn Dysart, loan Schowengerdt, Barbara Gibson, Ellen Easter, Kathy Fisher, Rosalie Dowell, Betty Bassett. THIRD ROW: Lloyd Wilkie, Logan Dale Graham, Tommy Zanq, Carl Antrim, Fred Olson, Charles Church, lay Boos, Ray McClaran, Phillip Cushwa, Carl Winsel, Don Stevens, lerry Lynch, Don Inouye. fgcience 01416 Another successful year for the Science Club is past and the members are again indebted to the sponsors of the club-Miss Ellis Clement, Miss Norma VV'itthar, Miss Oneida Beeman, Miss Gladys Evans and Miss Roberta Rice-for their guidance in the appreciation of science. The club meetings or field trips are held every first and third Wednesdays of each month, and officers and committees meet every second and fourth Wednesday at noon. This year the Science Club has taken several very interesting field trips. They also were in charge of two concessions from which they earned money sufficient to pay for the club's GLEAM picture and offer a Science Scholarship to the most deserving student. The last group activity was a picnic. ln the world of tomorrow, scientific knowledge will be a must on anyone's list if he plans to get ahead. lust think of the things science has done in the past year. The list ranges from rather prosaic and unique articles such as forms of alcohol made from sawdust and rubber that jumps to new drugs destined to prolong to save the life of many people. These frontiers of science have not been reached, and wonderful opportunities lie ahead for those who prepare to take advantage of them. At the beginning of the year, the club chose as its officers, Fred Olson, president, Bill Busch, vice-president, Betty Bassett, secretary: Lloyd Wilkie, treasurer: and lay Boos, program chairman. With the advent of the second semester, a new group of officers was elected. Those chosen were Lloyd Wilkie, presidentg lerry Lynch, vice-president, Ellen Easter, secre- taryg Venetta Abbott, treasurer, and Mona Van Tuyl, reporter. nggc, 'ii FIRST ROW: Davberrv, Hamm, Scott, Clark, Beeman, Miller, DeMonbrun, Mclvers. SECOND ROW: Gentry, Moore, Leyhe, Apple, Iohnson, Reynolds, Atkins, Rondomanski, Hightower. THIRD ROW: Sanders, Harlan, Fitch, Hammond, Shurnate, Minton, Walridge, Wilson, Beebe. Wauifz an Me Beam Youth on the Beam was organized in the fall of l947 largely through the influence of James lohnson and Donald Elkins. Y. O. B. is an organization for religious instruction, non- doctrinal and non-sectarian, in the art of christian living. The Chrisman Y. O. B. club, which is a member of the city-Wide organization including the high schools and junior college of Kansas City, sends representatives to a central, all-city group. This group acts as a unifying factor for the individual clubs. George Hamm is vice president of the city-wide group. An interesting activity which the clubs of the city engage in is the Bible quiz. Each club chooses a team of seven or more members to participate in the quiz. After a succession of these quizzes, the standing of the schools is determined and the four top-ranking students from the school of first rank are given a trip to the Youth for Christ camp. The student hav- ing the highest score, regardless of school, is also given a trip to the camp. The club meets on each Thursday during the noon hour. Speakers from various churches and church groups were secured for various meetings. During the second semester, the Y. O. B. provided an en- tertaining assembly program. The guest speaker Was Iohn Wilson, who played the trumpet assisted by his puppet monkey. His talk on the validity of the Bible was Well received. The club has grown rapidly since its founding this year. This growth is due both to the enthusi- astic leadership of the club sponsor and to the sincerity of purpose of the club members as well. The officers for the year were president, Patricia Miller, lanet Clark vice-president, Don DeMonbrun, Don Elkins: secretary-treasurer, Shirley McEvers, Patricia Scotty reporter, Don Def Monbrun tboth semesterslz pianist, Don Elkins tboth sernesterslg city representative, Don Elkins, George Hamm. Miss Oneida Beeman is the sponsor of the group. -100- FRONT ROVV: Sauder, Andes, McCullough, Walden, Southern, Lazenby, Burrus, Zang, Leonard, Givan, Sparks. Luff, Rusk, Alton. SECOND ROW: C. Iohnson, Clark, Zion, Collins, Dickinson. Hunsburger, Bruner, Buchanan, Graham, Barker, Wurth, Myers, THIRD ROW: Abbott, H. Iohnson, M. Moriord, Smith, Fisher, ford, Cutler, White, V. Morford, Kimball, Clements, lipsen, King, Story, Mitchell, Noland, Gold, Toliver, Hunt. FOURTH ROW: Moore, Wyatt, Redford, Potter, Green, R. Schandorf, N. Maness, Propst, Patrick, Seroy, Holman, Towers, Van Loon, Guyton, pumzh Gallup, Pollard, Cunningham, Honey, Brush, West, Milburn, Horn, Fronkier. Gibson, Helverson, Trotter, Pace, Brightwell, Craw- Evers, Weaver, Cannon, Elledge, Gentzel, Tennis. Maness, Flagg, Bowen, Middleton, Herman, Scott, Campbell, Cooper, Kreeger, Strawhacker, Williams, Glad The study of Spanish was made a part of the curriculum in l922 with Miss Amelia Palmer as teacher. Later a club was organized to supplement classroom activities. The Spanish Club, now one of the largest clubs in Chrisman, meets once a month. lts ofiicers, elected for a full year, are Ben Alton, president, Tommy Zang, vice-president, Peggy Van Loon, secre- tary, Margaret Holman, treasurer. Two major accomplishments mark this year as especially successful: The purchase of a beautiful combination record-player, wire-recorder, and radio, and the organizing of a ten- pie-ce OFCl'1GSifff. This QFOUD plays for the regular club meetings and at various community functions. The members are Mildred Gibler, loan Schowengerdt, and Colleen Iohnson, violin, Margaret Holman, piano, Albert Wyatt, cello, Marilyn Dysart and William Propst, clari- net, Zenos Booker, maracas, Stanley Leonard, castinets, Beta Peck, flute. An accordion quar- tet composed of Winifred King, Ianice lipsen, Doris Edwards, and Barbara Flagg also fur- nished popular numbers for several community gatherings. One of the most eagerly-awaited occasions of the year is the Pan-American Banquet. This spring the banquet was held at Guadalupe Center in Kansas City, a Mexican orchestra fur- nished music for the occasion. The club and its sponsor, Mrs. Florence Brush, may well congratulate themselves on hav- ing had a very profitable year. e-lUl- Pep EMA FIRST ROVV: Ioan Pittman, Bolo Walden, Shirley Marx. Don Inonve, Mesral Fisher, lacrlcie Holmes. SECOND ROW: Ruth Zion, Virginia Middleton, Bernadine Arendt, loan Briggs, Peggy Van Loon, Frances Barn- hardt, Barbara Wurth, Benetie Howell, Delores Hunter, Shirley Carpenter, THIRD ROVV: Miss Street, lean Vfilson, Barbara Vfeeks, Bobbie Graham, Shirley Buchanan, Shirley Towers, Shirley Tennis, Virginia Nlfrighi, Gail Brunson, ludy I-Iugller, W'initred King, Bernice Story, Barbara Howe. FOURTH ROW: Freida Skinner, Mary Tindall, Martisha Potter, Kathy Fisher, Rosalie Dowell, Betty Moore, Gloria Bowen, Eugene Souder, lean Riggins, Corrine Mtiriin, Donna Campbell, Novo Petentier, Helen Hear, Ioyva Iohnson VVilma Redfield, Miss Beenian. FIRST ROW': Mildred Smith, Diane Dodsworth, Anno Montague, Marilyn Miller, Iulena Wilson, Maureen Kelley. Carol Bruner, Iva lean Brightwell, Dorothy Amos, Glenna Ruth Adams. SECOND ROW: Leona Thompson, Ianet Stovall, Barbara Petre, Shirley Holder, Martha Harper, Carolee Clements, Margaret McAhan, Bernita Barney, Margaret Barker, Pat Scott, Virginia Murford, Rosemary Smitli. THIRD ROW: Gwen Kimball, Beverly Evers, Evelyn Curtis, Doris lohnson, Barbara Ellege, Mary Cooper, Pat Gibson, Beverly Harshbarger, Betty Harshbarger, Mona Hayworth, Ieanie Dowell, Martha Smith, Rital Stevenson. -lU2e FRONT ROW CSittingl: Weeks, Murdock, Eads, Wilson. Treasurer: Miss Street, Dowell, President: Bronson, Secretaryp Walters, Reporter: Barney, Harshbarger, Hayworth. RACK' ROW tStandingl: Marx, Miller, Rawlins, Stewart. Harshbarger, loan Briggs, Cain, Allred, Hagan, Norris, Gibson, Seroy, Petentler, Terrell. OFFICERS Cfor Second Semester Arelz Fisher, President: Marx, Vice-President: Harshbarger, Secretary: Weeks, Treasurer: Campbell, Reporter. HMI! ln i925 Miss Elta McAllister organized the M club of William Chrisman to promote better sportsmanship and a greater interest in girls' athletics. These aims have been capably carried out this year by the girls with the help of their sponsor, Miss Betty Ann Street. To become a member of this club, the girl is required to earn 1,000 points in athletics based upon her scholarship, athletic ability, leadership, health, sportsmanship, and service to the school. She must also pass a physical examination and the prescribed initiation bee fore she is eligible for the blue M which is the Missouri Women's Athletic' Letter. After entering the club, a further goal is to earn a Super M, by acquiring an additional 500 points. This year girls receiving this letter were Beverly Harshbarger, Betty Harshbarger, Shirley Marx, and Madora Belle Cain. Girls participating in three consecutive winning games for the M club receive a large blue ln the first semester, girls receiving big C's were Beverly Harshbarger, Betty Harshbarger, Shirley Marx, Barbara Weeks, Beverly Eads, Dolores Barney, lean Wilson, 'Wynona Hayworth, Iune Murdock, Mary Cooper, Betty Hagan, Leora Allred, Donna Camp- bell, Mary Frances Stewart, loan Briggs, Madora Belle Cain, Betty Norris, Gayle Brunson, and Patricia Gibson. Officers for the first and second semester respectively were president, Rosalie Dowell, KClii'1Y Fisher: vice-president, Kathy Fisher, Shirley Marx: secretary, Gayle Brunson, Beverly Harshbarger: treasurer, lean Wilson, Barbara Weeksg reporter, Mary Ann Walters, Donna Campbell. -- 103 -- LEFT TO RIGHT: Ruth Harlan, Lorena Steffens, Caroline Higgs, Mrs. Piper, Margaret Mclfkhan, Maureen Kel- ley, Carol Lavon Turner, Rosemary Hill, Bernice Story. Ldaafuf Glad A very worthwhile organization in school is the Library Club. This club is excellent for those persons who might wish to go into library work in the future. lt gives them an insight into the different fields of writing. They appreciate more fully books, other than fiction, that they discover in the library. Two girls are chosen from each study hall group to work in the libraryg these girls plus others that are interested form the Library club. The club meetings are held on alternate Tuesdays during the noon hour. During their lunch club members discuss various ways in which they can improve the method of running the library. The girls are very helpful to students in school as they have been taught the Dewey Decimal System and can readily find any kind of book or article a student wants. Activities provide plenty of fun along with work, both of which all good organizations should have. In the first semester the girls enjoyed a party at Mrs. Catherine Matthews' home. The second semester they had a pot-luck supper and were treated to a movie by Mrs. Mayme Piper. This year something new has been added: those girls who have served for a complete year in the library will receive a pin for their work. These pins are awarded for dependable service rendered throughout the year. The officers this year are President, Ruth Harlang Vice-President, Carol Higgsp Secretary- Treasurer, Carol Lavon Turnerg Reporter, Donna DeWalt. The club's sponsors are Mrs. Catherine Matthews and Mrs. Mayme Piper. - lO4 - FIRST ROW Clseft to Rightl: Mary Cooper, Dorothy Hake, Ruth Baker, Mary Frances Stewart, Charlene Hirming, Beverly Hobbs, Shirley Miller. SECOND ROW: Miss Nelvada Surbaugh, Lois Gosney, Sylvia Garrison, loan Oschner, Mary Lou Hifner, Mildred Sanders, Mabel Bowling, Mary Frances Stephens, Bonnie Vtfells, Mildred Smith, Miss Hazel lohnson. Quiuae Alamema of fqmmica Miss Virgie McCray and Miss Margaret Chiles originated our domestic organization of the Future Homemakers of America in l933 in association with the national and state organ- izations. This club is also a member ot the American Home Economics Association and the Missouri Home Economics Association. Some of the club objectives are to iorm a link between the home and the school, to train young Women to be active leaders in their home and their community lite, and to furnish an opportunity through organization for more social lite. Any girl who Wishes to become a mem- ber oi this club and is enrolled in either a ioocls or a clothing class is eligible, providing she has a majority vote from the club members. The club's two sponsors, Miss Hazel lohnson and Miss Nelvada Surbaugh, have hopeful hints on teen-age clothes. Several ofthe girls in school modeled some ot the garments brought by the stylist to illustrate her talk. The officers for this club for both semesters were president, Mary Frances Stewart: vice- president, Charlene Hirningg secretary-treasurer, Ruth Baker, reported, Dorothy Hake, historian, Mary Cooper. - lU5 - ' Alanna .Sacieiq ln May 1924, Miss Mabel Potter organized chapter two hundred and sixty-six of the National Honor Society of William Chrisman High School of Independence. During the in- tervening years, and through l947, Miss Potter served as sponsor of this organization. Upon Miss Potter's retirement last year, Mr. Gregory Lefever, our well-liked vice principal, took over the duties of sponsorship. The aim of the society is to bring recognition to the students in high schools throughout the nation who have outstanding scholastic ability. Only fifteen per cent of the graduating class may become members and these senior students must rank in the upper one third of their class to be considered for candidacy. The requirements for juniors are much higher, as they must rank in the upper ten per cent of their class and show outstanding ability. Only five percent of juniors may become members. Students placed in this scholastic category are then judged by the faculty. Q However, scholastic ability alone will not suffice. Students must have desirable traits of character also, such as dependability, cooperativeness, leadership, and courtesy. Another factor to be considered is the service to the school which the various candidates have ren dered. This service may be given in several ways: by the membership in clubs, societies and other organizationsg and by the participation in music, speech, debate, and athletic ac- tivities. Last year, the following junior members were selected to carry on the activities of the society: Sara Robbins, Freddie Olson, Barbara Wurth, Monte Miller, Harry McGuire, Iames Gregg, William Patterson, Robert Sparks, Ieanne Strawhacker, Mary Thatcher, Robert South- ern, Iean Pimblott, George Ham, and Frances Barnhardt. The officers were Freddie Olson, Pres- identp Sara Robbins, secretary., Every spring an Honor Society initiation assembly is held. A few days prior to the event this year, announcements of acceptance into the organization were given out causing quite a great deal of excitement among the new members and considerable disappointment among would-be members. This assembly was held on the second of April this year. Talks were given by Ieanne Strawhacker, Robert Sparks, Robert Southern, and Monte Miller on the four requirements for membership with which candidates must comD1Y- Then the QTOUD Stood UD Gnd solemnly' repeated the pledge of the organization. Sara Robbins and Frances Barnhardt presented a corsage of sweet peas to each girl, and a sweet pea boutonniere' to each boy. The new members also received membership cards and blue and gold ribbons. The members, if they wish, may purchase small gold pins bearing the initials C. S. L. S. These letters represent the four requirements of membership: Character, Scholarship, Leader- ship and Service. Every five years a reunion is held. All members are looking forward to this event which will take place next year. Iuniors of this year who were chosen to carry on the work of the organization next year are: Venetta Abbott, David Bates, Iva lean Brightwell, Ianet Clark, George Dooley, Ellen Eas- ter, Howard Gard, Betty Harshbarger, Beverly Harshbarger, Lloyd Hurshman, lerry Lynch, Beverly Myers, Patricia Roney, Ioan Schowengerdt, Marilyn Seroy, Nancy lane Trotter, Ruth Ward, and Charles Welch. All of the new members consider their acceptancy as one of the greatest honors that they can receive. -- 106- TOP. LEFT TO RIGHT: DOH Stevens, B05 WUld9H. P-iChard Rusk, Ioan Briggs, Betty DeTray, Bill Busch, lohnnie Stovall, Don Carl. SEATED: Peggy Van Loon, Betty Hagan, Donna Campbell, Roberta Maness, Margie Patrick, Patricia Harcourt Mary Lee Sampson, Lloyd Wilkie. SEATED: Eleanor Chaney, Nancy Maness, Nancy Sewell, Mona Van Tuyl, Muriel Schandort, Beverly Scott, Mary Katherine Fisher, Alberta Hamilton. A ,ab 'Q STANDING: leanne Strawhacker, Venetla Abbott, lariet Clark, Lloyd Hurshrnan, Howard Gard, Charles Welch lerry Lynch, George Dooley, Mr. Lefever. SEATED: David Bates, loan Schowengerdt, Beverly Harshbarger, Betty Harshbarqer, Pat Boney, Iva lean Bright- well, Marilyn Seroy, Ellen Easter, Ruth Ward, Bob Sparks, Monte Miller, SEATED: Frances Barnhardt, Mary Thatcher, lean Pimbloit, Barbara Wurth, Sara Robbins, Freddie Olson, Bill Pat terson, George Ham, lames Gregg, Harry McGuire, Bob Southern. - 107 -A f l l I - -' A Hifi A - - TOP ROW fl.eft to Riqhtl: Pic, Carlin Talcott, Lt. Thomas Adams, T Sgt, Chas. Latimer, Pfc, Sandy lennings. S Sgt. Terry Custead, Pic. Lester Heman, Pvt. Geo. Dooley. BOTTOM ROW CLett to Rightlz S,'Sgt, Louis Wells, Capt. Richard Rusk, Lt. Kenneth Reed, Lt. William Busch, Capt. lohn Stovall, Lt. Tack Glass, S Sgt. Robert Moran. aliancal Mocialian A comparatively new organization at William Chrisman is the local chapter of the Na- tional Rifle Association. lt was organized on February 10, 1945, with the name Musketeers chosen for the club. Since l945 this group' hos been one of the most active in the high school, producing experts with rifles in unexpected number. The main purpose of the organization is to bring out the qualities of sportsmanship so essential to the character development of cadets-that, in addition to habits of self-control and cooperation, as well as the promotion of good marksmanship and safe handling of fire arms. In order to become a member of the Association a cadet must be interested in the funda- mentals of rifle marksmanship. He must be able to fire a total of l35 points out of ct possible 200. These points must include each of the four firing positions: prone, sitting, kneeling, and standing. There must be five shots accepted for each one of these positions. To promote the spirit of competition Within the organization, national headquarters has set up a system of qualifications, ranging from Pro-marksman through sixteen stages to Dis- tinguished Rifleman. In the short history of Chrismans chapter, four boys have received the Distinguished rating. They are lames Glass, class of '46p Paul Roberts, class of '47, lack Glass, and Richard Rusk, class of '48. Other ranking' members are Expert Rifleman Bob Moran, Bill Busch, Richard Clark, Thomas Adams, Carlin Talcott, Sandy lennings, Louis Wells: Sharpshooter Bar IX: Ierry Custead, and George Lundy Sharpshooter Bar VH: I, T. Doo- ley and Sharpshooters Iohn Edrnonston and Leslie Heman. For each of these ranks an individual medal is awarded, and national recognition is made to those attaining top honors. The officers for the year IQ47-48 are as fol lows: Commander, Richard Rusk, Executive Officer, Bill Busch, Adjutant, Louis Wellsg Finance Officer, lack Glass: Provost Marshall, Bob Moran. -lU8-- ci?-ff FTRST ROW: Hunsburger, Southern, Patterson, Gregg, Martin, Sewell, Maness, lones, Strawhacker, Abbott. SECOND ROW: Phipps, Schandorf, Robbins, Weaver, Brightweil, Hagan, Crick, Dodsworth, Miller, Biggins, Young, Mrs. Williams. Tl-HRD ROW: Meyers, DeTray, Montague, Briggs. Mlness, Campbell, Scott, Seroy, Chaney, Atchley, Gard. FOURTH ROVV: Dooley, Miller, Rusk, Herefordt, Carl, Stovall, McClaran, Reed, Latimer, Heide, Turner, Zang, Souder. allianal '7fne4pia,n fbaamalic Social' William Chrisman received her charter in the National ThesDiCIH DTCIITICIUC Honor SO- ciety in the spring of l943. The society was organized for the purpose of promoting interest and Wider participa- tion in the field of drama. To be eligible, students must have participated in three one-act plays or in two three- act plays with a total of not fewer than one hundred speeches. They must have an average and superior marks in speech, dramatics, and English, as Well as a recommendation from the director of each production . Assistant directors, prompters, and any backstage technical Workers are eligible upon satisfactory performance of their duties. The Thespian and the speech department present an annual three-act play. They also sponsor the one-act play contest presented each spring. The cast of the winning play rep- resents the school in the annual district contest at Warrensburg, Missouri. This year the Thespians presented several one-act plays during National Drama Week for entertainment during the noon hour. lt is an honor to be a Thespian and to Work toward the Star Thespian, Double Star Thespian, and Honor Thespian ranks. Officers this year are: president, Timmy Greggy vice-president, William Pattersong secre- tary, Nancy Sewellg treasurer, Louis l-lerfordt. The society's sponsor is Mrs. Mary Foster Williams. - lU9 - 5-Q FIRST ROW: Margie Patrick, Corrine Martin, Pat Harcourt, Nancy Maness, Nancy Sewell, Roberta Maness, A1- berta Hamilton, Betty Bassett, PSQQY Van Loon. SECOND ROW: Dolores McKitrick, Frances Barnhatdt, Marcia Vardeman, Sara Robbins, Barbara Wurth, Betty De- Tray, loan Briggs, Alberta Wyatt. THIRD ROW: Miss Riller, Dolores Toliver, Mary lane Iulian, Martisha Potter, Marilyn Guyton, Donna Campbell, Pat Roney, Barbara Weaver, Margie Kreeger, Ann Williams. FOURTH ROW: Iohn Stovall, Bill Patterson, Floyd Kemp, Fred Olson, Lloyd Wilkie, Don Carl, Don Stevens, Harry McGuire, Bill Busch, Miss Campbell. Not in Picture: Beverly Scott, will and Small To discover, promote, and reward outstanding journalistic ability are the aims of the Ouill and Scroll Society. This wrting talent may be turned toward either the school year book, or the Envoy, which is the school paper. The Chrisman chapter of this International Society of High School lournalists was founded in 1926 by Miss Mable Potter. The charter was granted by the Northwestern University in l927. This society lasted for four years. It was then reorganized in 1945 by Miss Potter, who served faithfully as sponsor until her retirement last year. Miss Verda Riller and Miss Sarah Ellen Campbell are serving as the present sponsors. A candidate for membership must rank in the upper one-third of his class. He must be either a junior or a senior, and must have done outstanding work in some field of publica- tion on the GLEAM or ENVOY. The supervisor under whom he works must recommend him to the secretary of the Quill and Scroll Society. He then passes into the society by approval of the executive secretary and the board. Donna Campbell, Albert Hamilton, Elizabeth Bassett, Nancy Sewell, Harry McGuire, and Ann Williams are the l946-l947 members who are on the GLEAM or ENVOY staff. The new members are: Floyd Kemp, Mary lane lulian, Alberta Wyatt, Margie Kreeger, Patricia Roney, Helen lohnson, Marilyn Guyton, Martisha Potter, Dolores Toliver, Barbara Weaver, William Busch, Don Stevens, Lloyd Wilkie, Fred Olson, Iohn Stovall, Frances Barnhardt, Betty De- Tray, Nancy Maness, Sara Robbins, Peggy Van Loon, Ioan Briggs, Roberta Maness, Dolores McKitrick, Marcia Vardeman, William Patterson, Beverly Scott, Corrine Martin, lean Pimblott, Margie Patrick, Patricia Harcourt, and Don Carl. MMO- l t 0 ., N,f' FIRST ROVV: Doris Hanson, Ruth Ward, Ann Ellington, luanita He-Iverson, Harold McClain, Sally Cutler, Martha Harper, loan Schowengerdt, lo Ann Pace. SECOND BOW: Donna DeWalt, Helen Heer, Gayle Brunson, Beverly Eads, Betty lohnson, Ina Mae McClure, Pat Gibson, Phyllis Davis, Tyra Phillips. THIRD BOW: Barbara Elledge, Gloria Shadel, Mary lane Iulian, Susan Hartwell, Margie Patrick, Carol Bruner, Birth Harlan, Frances Earnhardt. FOURTH BOVX7: Bob Farley, George Rasmussen, George Dooley, Vernon Kolb, Kenneth McLaughlin, Miss Sampson. Not in Picture: Linford Briggs, Maureen Kelley, loan Herman, lean Higgins, Evelyn Bailey, Dorothy Amos, Barbara ' Hal' Jann The National Art Honor Society is an organization whose purpose is to cultivate a deeper appreciation of beauty, nobility of character, sincerity of purpose, and love of truth. The mem- bers strive to create beauty in their thoughts, their words, and the products of their hands. The 'William Chrisrnan chapter of the National Art Honor Society was organized in IQ37. Requirements for membership are good character, scholastic rank of at least an S average maintained in art and an M in all other subjects, and an exhibit of ten or more pieces, using various media. Forty-three students participated in the annual exhibit held on April 19. Twelve first year, sixteen second year, and fifteen third year students exhibited in the contest. The Foods class served tea to the judges. Evelyn Bailey, George Dooley, and Tyra Phillips won first, second, and third place respectively in first year arty Phyllis Davis, Margie Patrick, Frances Barnhardt, in second year artg Harold McClain, Barbara 'Nurth and Sally Cutler Cthose two tied for secondl. and Betty Martin in third year art. Helen Heer was given honorable mention. The outstanding social event for the society was the formal initiation which was held on April 30. This is really the most impressive and beautiful of all the initiations during the year. The highlight of the ceremony was the lighting of the individual candles and the pledge by each member. George Dooley presided, Mr. I.. G. Keith, our superintendent, gave a short talk, and Mr. Iesse Stinson, principal at Chrisman. presented the awards. ' Officers for the year were Harold McClain. president: Barbara Howe, vice-presidentp Sally Cutler, secretary. Miss Nell Sampson is the capable sponsor and Miss Margaret Meredith the assistant sponsor. M lll - Howe. STANDING: Quinn Atchley, Louis Herefordt, Charles Welch, lack Luft, Dean Thomas, Frank Iennings, David Leonard, Gomer Cannon, Rufus Burrus. SEATED: Miss Meredith, George Dooley, Mary Cooper, Barbara Ramsey, Margaret Crick, Diane Dodsworth, Marilyn Miller, leanne Riggins, lackie Holmes. Seatedzh Bill Patterson, Bob Southern, Iames Gregg, Corrine Martin, Nancy Sewell, Carolyn lones, leanne Straw- hacker, Venetta Abbott, Marilyn Guyton. aliens! .feague The William Chrisman chapter of the National Forensic League is composed of those students who are outstanding in the field of oratory, debate, and declamation. Its purposes in organizing are service for school and community and experience in speech activity in intra-mural and inter-scholastic competition. To become a member, one must obtain twenty points through these competitions. lf he acquires fifty points, the student is entitled to a degree of honor: with 100 points he is given the degree of excellence, and with l5O plus five community speeches, the degree of distinc- tion. Six students from our school achieved the highest degree this year: Iames Gregg, Robert Southern, William Patterson, Monte Miller, Nancy Sewell, and leanne Strawhacker. At the annual N. F. L. tournament, Chrisrnan won first place as the outstanding school in speech work in Missouri. Every representative the school sent competed in the finals. The debate team, composed of lames Gregg, Robert Southern, leanne Strawhacker, and Monte Miller, took third place. The awards in the individual fields were original oratory, leanne Strawhacker first, lames Gregg fourth: oratorical declamation, Nancy Sewell second, lohn Holmes third: humorous declamation, Marilyn Guyton third, Venetta Abbott fourth: dramatic declamation, Nancy Sewell second, Corrine Martin fourth: extemporaneous speaking, Robert Southern first, Monte Miller third. leanne Strawhacker and Robert Southern went to the national contest at Kent University, Canton, Ohio. Three officers were elected to serve all year: President, Robert Southern: vice-president, Monte Miller: secretary, leanne Strawhacker. Miss Margaret Meredith is the able and untiring sponsor and coach of the group. W This has been one of the greatest years in forensics Chrisman has ever had, and these people have given our school a name and a record of which to be very proud. -112- sazmz e SEPTEMBER IANUARY 2' School begun 9 Basketball-Central, there 12 First assembly-Boy Scout speakers First football game-Glennon, here 19. Football-Northeast, here 26. Assembly-Presentation of football team by Coach Grover Redford, cheerleaders, and pep-songs Football-Lafayette, here OCTOBER 3. FootballeBenton, here 9 Assemb1ywBand and l-lal Phillips, police chief, speaker 9- 10. District Teachers Meeting 10 17 23 24 Football-North Kansas City, here Football-Marshall, here -24. Speech Department play P. T. A. assembly-Mr. Alex Alberg, speaker Football-De La Salle, there 31 Football-Central, here NOVEMBER 7. Assembly-Radio Station KIMO and student talent 11 12 14 20 Football-eSedalia, there Armistice Day-School dismissed - 15. State Teachers' Meeting at St. Louis Football--VVentworth, there Miscellaneous assembly -21. lunior High P. T. A. Nights Out Benefit at Chrisman Auditorium 26 Thanksgiving assembly-Reverend lay Logan. speaker. 27 - 28. Thanksgiving vacation DECEMBER 5 Assembly by combined societies 10 12 17 19 20 23 Basketball-East, here - ll. lunior Class play Basketball-Lafayette, here Student Council campaign assembly Christmas assembly presented by the school choral groups Basketball-Benton, there lanuary 4-Christmas vacation Basketball-Liberty, there -113 13 16 23 27 29 Basketball-Lafayette, there Student Council installation assembly Basketball-North Kansas City, here Basketballewentworth, here Basketball-Central, here Assembly presented by students of the classes in dramaiics R. O. T. C. Sponsors presented 30 Iackson County Work Shop at Raytown FEBRUARY 3 Basketball-Wentworth, there 6 Basketball-Glennon, here 10 Basketball-North Kansas City, there 13 Assembly by Y. O. B. club William Chrisman Operetta 17. Philharmonic concert for elementary and high school students 18. Basketball-Benton, here 20. Basketball-Excelsior Springs, here 26 - 27 - 28. Sub-regional Basketball Tournament, here 27. Assembly conducted by Southwestern Bell Laboratories MARCH 5. Assembly presented by the University of Kan- sas City MARCH ll - 12. Senior Class Play at Chrisman 19 R. O. T. C. Ball 25. Easter Assembly-Ministerial Alliance 26. Good Friday--School dismissed APRIL 1-2-lunior High Dramatic Players Chrisman Auditorium 2. Honor Society Assembly 9 Variety Assembly 16 Spanish Club Assembly 22 - 23. One-Act Play contest at Chrisman 30. Art Honor Society MAY 3 R. O. T. C. Field Night tTentative datel 5 lunior-Senior High Music Festival 7 Home Economics Program 14 Iunior-Senior Prom 16 Senior Sermon 20 Annual all school faculty luncheon 21 Commencement School closes - ew mm, This year the Iunior Class of 1947-48 presented the rollicking farce, Spring Fever. Miss Louise McDonald and Miss Ellen Singleton were the capable directors of the play. The action takes place in the roominghouse of Mrs. Spangler tBarbara Weaver? at Brook- field College. Her roomers are Ed Burns Hoe V igus?, a chemistry student: Vic Lewis tLouis Her- fordt?, an art studentp and Howard Brant tl-toward Gard?, the unwilling victim on Whose shoul- ders fall a complexity of troubles. Action begins when Lou Herron tBeverly Myers?, a journal- ism student, pops in to use the typewriter and to coax Ed into taking her to the commencement ball. Anne Purcell tlva lean Brightwell?, Howard's heart interest, persuades Howard to lodge her millionaire father in his room. When Mr. Purcell CHarold Pearson? arrives, Vic mistakes him for an obstreperous model and ties him to a hatrack While he paints his unwilling por- trayal of a Bolshevist. The mistake is soon explained, but not in time to prevent his refusal of money for the new science building he had promised. Soon Mrs. Purcell Goan Herman? comes looking for her husband. Also on Mr. Purcell's trail is President Dixon tBruce Reyn- olds? who Wants the new building badly. HoWard's Aunt Maude floan Schowengerdt? ar- rives. When she learns Howard is in danger of not graduating, she poses as a zoologist and charms Professor Bean CQuinn Atchley? into accepting a theme tfifteen minutes overdue? thereby enabling him to graduate. With the help of Vivian George CMarilyn Seroy? Anne maneuvers her father into promising the desired money for the science hall. Matters finally untangle, Howard graduates, Aunt Maude falls in love with Professor Bean, and President Dixon gets his building. Congratulations, luniors and sponsors, on a delightful performance. Quiet Summer, a fast moving comedy written by Mari lane and Ioseph Hayes, was presented in the William Chrisman auditorium, March ll and l2, under the able direction of Mrs. Mary Foster Williams and Mr. William Barker. The play deals with the quiet C?? summer ot Iames Clark tDon Carl? a prominent attorney in a small midwestern town. Mr. Clark's sister, Lillian Young tDonna Campbell?, writes Iames that she is sending her teen-age son and daughter Sonny tBay McClaren? and Pamela tloan Briggs? for the summer. Helen Russell CFrances Hunsburger?, Mr. Clark's attractive secretary, and Carrie fNorma Young?, his housekeeper, are kept busy getting the house in or- der for the, shall we say, cyclone During the course of their visit, Mr. and Miss Fix-it be- come campaign managers for their Uncle Iimmie in his race for president of his country-club against Mr. Henry Morgan flienneth Beedl. They also fix their uncle's dilatory love-making, arousing his jealousy by persuading Helen to accept the attention of Gardner tBill Busch?, Iames' romantic rival. Pamela and Sonny have romantic interests also. On her arrival, Pamela takes the atten- tions of Bill Henly tLa Verne Erkenbeck?, from Harriet Morgan tMary Louise Murphy?, the daughter of Henry Morgan, political rival of Uncle limmie. Tubby Pitts CTommy Zang?, a friend of Bill's, complicates matters with Pamela and Bill. Sonny finds himself a girl, Ieanne Day tSara Robbins?, who is enrolled at a near-by summer camp with her good friends Betsy Harrison tNova lune Petentler? and Ester Hamilton CAileen Maynard?. Tony fGeorge Binger?, the delivery man, and his Irish girl friend, France Shaughnessy tCarolyn Iones? also take part in the rollicking story. Iames' victory is announced in the town paper by Fredericka Col- lins tDelores McKittrick? a reporter, and the play ends with every one living happily ever after. ' --ll4-- . LEFT TO RIGHT: Harold Pearson, Howard Gard, loAnn Herman, Ivy Briqhtwell, Beverly Meyers, loe Viqus, Louis Herefordt, Marilyn Seroy, IoAnn Schowenqerdt, Quinn Atchley, Bruce Reynolds, Barbara Weaver. ,ww-,,,,,,,,.,w, Y -Sm. 3 E I , Y , V li, Jftsa K f gr .f . 1 , , Y v . - iQ t fig' P xy, ., , , 1 i , LEFT TO RIGHT: Donna Campbell, Phillip Cushwa, Frances Hunsburger, Nova lune Petentler, Ray McClaran, Bill Busch, Aileen Maynard, Tommy Zanq, Beverly Scott, Dolores McKittrick, Carolyn Iones, George Binqer, Don Carl, Mary Louise Murphy, LaVerne Erkenbrick, Ioan Briggs, Kenneth Reed, Norma Young, Robert Carver. - l 15 - fe - Gmlacliawl IN MEMORIAM William Chrisman lost a faithful trusted worker and friend in the death of Mr. Frank Field in Decem- ber of this year. His work was done with quiet efficiency. Every request for assistance and favor was met with the same willingness and cour- tesy. His ways were so gentle and unobtrusive that he might have gone unnoticed had it not been for the ef- fectiveness with which he managed his work. Those who knew his gentility and amiability also knew his dependa- bility. Of him, as of others, the poet, Thomas Gray, might say: Far from the madding crowd's ignoble strife, . Their sober wishes never i learned to stray: Along the cool sequestered vale f life custodians They kept the noiseless tenor of their way. Mr. Myrtte, Mr. Greer, Mr. Haun, Mr. McCork1e, Mr, Field O The appearance of our building reflects the character of our school as a Whole. We of William Chrisman wish to pay our respects and deep appreciation to the men who so help- fully and tirelessly make our school what it is. Mr. lohn Greer, who has been at Chrisman longer than any of the other three, has been in the school system over twenty-one years. He is in charge of work on the second and third floors. Mr. Iohn Haun has been in the system ten years. He works on first and second floor in addition to the girl's gym. Mr. losia Myrtle is now completing his second year here. His work consists, mainly, in cleaning the third floor. Soon after Mr. Fields death, his place was filled by Mr. Burton Wilson. Mr. Wilson left early in the spring and our new man, who has very capably taken over first floor, is Mr. VV. L. Hodgman. He has been here only a few months. The head mechanic of the entire school system is Mr. Iesse McCorkle, who has been with the school system for about five years. I think that all of us of William Chrisman should duly thank the custodians of our school who have labored so long and faithfully. They have not only worked unceasingly during school hours, but many times they have been called back to supervise and to clean the build- ing after evening activities. For the custodians the working day is a longe one: the first per- sons to arrive in the morning and are among the few that leave the building at the last of the day. Without their competent and never ending service we could never have the attractive school which we now possess. -UB- S'Jr ADAMS, IOHN THOMAS, R. O. T. C. Second Lieu- tenant, National Rifle Association, Rifle Team, R. O. T. C Monitor, Rifle team letter., R. O. T. C. Ball Committee. Fire Prevention Essay contest, Educational Essay con- test, Original Topic Essay contest, Original Timrod Essay contest. K ADKINS, GENE, R. O. T. C. tSergeantJ, Iunior Play Fighting Littlesf' ALDRIDGE, HOMER, Mixed Chorus. ALLEGA, IACK, Senior Class Treasurer, Basketball letterman. ALLEN, IOE LEE, Wildlife Conservation Club lsecre- taryl. , ALLEN, ROBERT, Gleam Design and Layout Staff, Lions Club Guest. ALTON, BEN V., IR., R. O. T. C. tCaptainJ, Art Club ttreasurerl, Art Honor Society, Science Club, Spanish Club tpresidentl, Chairman R. O. T. C. Ball Committee, Literary Staff of Gleam, lunior Rotarian, Student Council representative. ANDES, DELMAN, R. O. T. C. Master Sergeant, Spanish Club, R. O. T. C. Monitor. ANTRIM, CARL, Science Club, Freshmah play Gym Iamboreef' APPLE, GENE, Youth-on-the-Beam. ARENDT, BERNADINE, Art Club, Library Club, Pep Club, Girl Reserves, Y. O. B., Gleam Typing Staff, Na- tional Art Honor Society. BADDER, ROBERT, Quill and Scroll, Band, Gleam Advertising Staff. , BARKER, IOANN, Commercial Club, Home Eco- nomics Club, Spanish Club, Mixed Chorus, Select Chorus. Operettas Betty Lou and And It Rained. BARNEY, DOLORES, M Club, Iunior Dramatics, Select Chorus. BARNHARDT, FRANCES, National Honor Society, Shakespearean tsecretaryl, Art Club, Pep Club, Iunior Dramatics, Iunior Play The Fighting Littles, Iunior- Senior Reception Committee, Advertising Staff of Gleam, Good Citizenship Award, Senior Dance Committee, Na- tional Art Honor Society. BASSETT, ELIZABETH, Pep Club, Science Club lsecretaryl, Quill and Scroll, Mixed Chorus, Literary Staff, Envoy Stafi teditor page ll, Student Council alternate. BENNETT, ANDY, Art Club, Track letterman, Gleam Design and Layout Staff. BINGER, GEORGE M., R., R. O. T. C. Staff Sergeant, National Athletic Society, R. O. T. C. Monitor, Football Team, Basketball Team, Track Squad, Senior play Quiet Summer, Student Council parliamentarian, lunior Op- timist. BOMAN, LYLE, Freshman Class tpresidentl, Sopho- more Class tpresidentl, Iunior Class tpresidentl, Football team, Football Letter, lunior-Senior Reception Commit- tee. BRIGGS, IOAN, National Honor Society, Thespian Honor Society, As-You-Like-It ttreasurerl, M Club, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Quill and Scroll, Mixed Chorus, Senior play Quiet Summer, Advertising Staff of Gleam, Envoy Staff, R. O. T. C. Sponsor Captain, Student Coun- cil representative, A. A. U. W. delegate. BROWN, RICHARD, Pep Club, Stage Crew, Basket- ball. BRUNSON, GAYLE, Shakespearean Society ttreas- urerl, Art Club, Club tsecretarYl, Pep Club, Girl Reserves, Iunior-Senior Reception Committee. BUCEY, DAPHNE, Pep Club, Girl Reserves, Band, Mixed Chorus. BUCHANAN, SHIRLEY, Nautilus Literary Society, Commercial Club, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Girl Reserves, Select Chorus, Operetta Betty Lou, alternate to Student Council. BURNS, GRETCHEN ELIZABETH, Home Economics Club, Pep Club, Girl Reserves. BUSCH, WILLIAM PAUL, R. O. T. C. First Lieutenant, National Honor Society, National Rifle Association tExecutive officer and Provost Marshalll, Science Club tvice-president and treasurerl, Senior play Quiet Sum- mer, R. O. T. C. Ball Committee, Iunior Kiwanian, Stu- dent Council representative, Quill and Scroll, Rifle Team, R. O. T. C. Monitor, Advertising Staff. CALVIN, PAULINE, Pep Club, Mixed Chorus, Select Chorus, Operetta Betty Lou, And It Rained. CAMPBELL, DONNA, Sophomore Class Treasurer, Iunior Class Treasurer, National Honor Society, Thespian Honor Society, As-ou-Like-It Dramatic Society treporterl, Art Club, M Club treporterl, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Quill and Scroll, Iunior Dramatics, Girl Reserves, Mixed Chorus, Iunior play Fighting Littles, Senior play Quiet Summer, one-act plays My Lady Dreams and Roughly Speaking, Iunior-Senior Reception Commit- tee, Gleam Design and Layout Staff, Envoy Staff, Spon- sor Major R. O. T. C., Operetta director And It Rained, Speaker at the Kiwanis Club, Selected by R. O. T. C. as Army Day Queen Contestant. CAMPBELL, ROGER, R. O. T. C. Corporal, High School Poetry Award. CARL, DONALD OTTO, R. O. T. C. First Lieutenant, National Honor Society, Thespian Honor Society, Pep Club, Spanish Club ttreasurerl, R. O. T. C. Monitor, Senior play Quiet Summer, One-act play Cable Stone's Death Watch, R. O. T. C. Ball Committee, Iunior-Senior Reception Committee, Gleam Design and Layout Staff, Editor of Gleam, Advertising Staff, Iunior Kiwanian, Student Council representative. CARLILE, IUANITA, Nautilus Society fparliamen- tarianl, Mixed Chorus, Operettas Betty Lou, and And It Rained. CARPENTER, SHIRLEY, Art Club, Pep Club, Band. Student Council representative. CARVER, ROBERT, R. O. T. C. tTechnical Sergeantl, R. O. T. C. Monitor, Orchestra, Senior play Quiet Sum- mer, One-act play Black Harvest, R. O. T. C. Ball Committee. CASTLE, EUGENE, Sophomore Class Vice-president, Iunior Class President, Freshman Class Vice-president, National Athletic Society, Band, Football letterman. CHANEY, ELEANOR LOUISE, National Honor So- ciety, Thespian Honor Society, Nautilus Literary Society tvice-presidentl, Commercial Club, Pep Club, Spanish Club, One-act Play Undertow. CHRISTENSON, NEIL, Football Squad, Basketball Letter, Track Letter, Iunior Kiwanian. CLARK, RICHARD, R. O. T. C. tTechnical Sergeantl, National Rifle Association, Pep Club, Rifle Team ttwo lettersl, Iunior Dramatics, R. O. T. C. Monitor, Mixed Chorus, Operetta And It Rained, R. O. T. C. Ball Com- mittee. COFFFMAN, THELMA LUCILLE, Select Chorus, Operetta And It Rained. COGAN, PAUL, Gleam Advertising Staff. COWART, FRED, Spanish Club, Football Team. Iunior-Senior Reception Committee. CRUWELL, IOI-IN, Student Council representative. CULBERTSON, MERLE, Iunior Optimist. CURRY, DELORES, tNortheastl, Seal Club, Speech Arts Club, Y-Teens Club. -ll7- 5 . CURTIS, JACK F., R, O. T. C. iFirst Lieutenantl, R. O. T. C. Ball Committee. CUSHWA, PHILLIP, Science Club, Band, Senior play Quiet Summer. CUTLER, SALLY, As-You-Like-It Dramatic Society. Art Club tsecretaryl, ,Pep Club, Spanish Club, Iunior- Senior Reception Committee, Senior Dance Committee, Art Honor Society. DAVEY, DONNA, Nautilus Society Chistorianl, Mixed Chorus. DANNER, ALETA, Select Chorus. DEAM, IUNE, Art Club, Spanish Club, Iunior Dra- matics, Mixed Chorus, Select Chorus. DELAPP, PATRICIA, Nautilus Csecretaryl, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Orchestra, Chrisman representative in Sub-Deb department, Iohn Taylor Dry Goods store. DEMPSEY, SUE IANE, Nautilus tsecretary-parliamen- tarianl, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Iunior Dramatics, Stu- dent Council representative, Guest of Young Matrons. DE TRAY, BETTY IEAN, National Honor Society. Shakespearean Society tparliamentarianl, Pep Club, Quill and Scroll, Iunior Dramatics, Orchestra, Essay tiirst placel, Freshman Play That Crazy Smith Family, Envoy Staff, Advertising Staff of Gleam. DEWALT, DONNA, Library Club treporterl, Mixed Chorus, Gleam Advertising Stafi, Envoy Staff. DICKENSON, BETTY LOUISE, Art Club, Library Club, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Mixed Chorus, Select Chorus, One-act play Winsome Winnie. DOWELL, ROSALIE, Nautilus Society, M Club. Most Outstanding Girl Athlete Award. DRONENBURG, MARIANNA, Home Economics Club, Pep Club, Mixed Chorus, Poetry Contest, Envoy Staff. ERKENBECK, LA VERNE, R. O. T. C. Second Lieu- tenant, Science Club, R. O. T. C. Monitor, Senior play Quiet Summer, R. O. T. C. Ball Committee, Student Council alternate, Student Council representative, Iunior Kiwanian. FISHER, MARY KATHERINE, National Honor So- ciety, Shakespearean Society, M Club tpresident, vice- presidentl, Pep Club, Science Club, Spanish Club, Guest of Young Matrons. FLEETWOOD, MARIORIE, Iunior Dramatics, Select Chorus, Clothing Award in Sophomore year. FLEETWOOD, MARY, Iunior Dramatics, Select Chorus, Clothing Award tSophomore yearl. FRENCH, BILL, R. O. T. C. Pic., Spanish Club, Iunior Dramatics, Student Council representative, Football second team letter, Freshman play- That Crazy Smith Family, Iunior-Senior Reception Committee, Second best drilled first year man R. O. T. C. GARRISON, SYLVIA, Home Economics Club, Pep Club, Girl Reserves, Mixed Chorus, Select Chorus, Operetta Betty Lou. GENTRY, ROBERT C., R. O. T. C. tFirst Sergeantl, Band, Youth on the Beam, R. O. T. C. Ball Committee. GIBSON, SARA ANN, Spanish Club. GOEBEL, LEONARD, R. O. T. C. Staf'IfSergeant, R. O. T. C. Monitor, Student Council. GOLD, PATRICIA IEAN, Shakespearean Society, Commercial Club tvice-presidentl, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Iunior Dramatics, Student Council representative. GRAHAM, BOBBIE LEE, Commercial Club, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Select Chorus, Operetta And It Rained, Gleam Typing Stalt. GREGG, IAMES, National Honor Society, Thespian Honor Society Cpresidentl, National Forensic League, Pep Club, Iunior Dramatics, Debate Squad, Speech play Death Takes a Holiday and The Night of January IG, Iunior play The Fighting Littles, Freshman play That Crazy Smith Family, One-act play Black Harvest and Thank You Doctor. Jlmwu GRISWOLD, IOHN, R. O. T. C. fFirst Sergeantl, R. O. T. C. Monitor, R. O. T. C. Ball Committee. GROSS, CHARLOTTE, As-You-Like-It Dramatic So- ciety, Mixed Chorus, Select Chorus, Spanish Club. V HAGAN, BETTY LOUISE, R. O. T. C. tChief Warrant Oiticerl, National Honor Society, Thespian Honor Society, Nautilus Literary Society ttreasurerl, Commercial Club ttreasurerl, M Club, Pep Club, lunior Dramatics, Mixed Chorus, Student Council representative tthree semestersl, Iunior Play t Fighting Littles J, Freshman play t That Crazy Smith Family J, One-act Play Cable Stonefs Death Watch tstudent directorl, Typing Staff oi Gleam, Guest of Young Matrons. HAKE, DOROTHY ETHEL, Home Economics Club Creporterl, Pep Club, Girl Reserves, Select Chorus. HAM, GEORGE, R. O. T. C. tStaft Sergeantl, National Honor Society, Bible Club trepresentativel, Plane Geometry Contest ifirst placel. HAMILTON, ALBERTA, Shakespearean tpresident and parliamentarianl, Spanish Club, Quill and Scroll, Band, Committee for senior dance, Design and Layout Staff, Literary Staff, Editor-in-Chief oi Envoy, Student Council representative ttwicel, Orchestra tstudent di- rectorl. ' HANEY, BETTY IO, Pep Club, Stage Crew, Chorus. HANSON, DORIS, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Iunior Dramatics, Girl Reserves, Art Honor Society, First Place in First year Art. HARCOURT, PAT, R. O. T. C. Sponsor Captain, National Honor Society, As-You-Likeelt tpresidentl, Art Club, Commercial Club, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Quill and Scroll, Iunior Dramatics, Mixed Chorus, Poetry Anthology contest, Iunior-Senior Reception Committee, Gleam Design and Layout Staff tassistant editor ot Glearnl, Student Council secretary, Iunior A. A. U. W. HARRIET, LESLIE, tGarden City, Missouril, president Senior Class, Pep Club, Mixed Chorus, Select Chorus, Basketball Team tco-captainl, Basketball Team, Iunior Play Aaron Slick from Sugar Creek, Iunior-Senior Re- ception Committee, Basketball Medal, Cantata chorus. HARTWELL, SUSAN, Art Club, Pep Club, Iunior Dramatics, Iunior-Senior Reception Committee, Gleam Design and Layout Start, Envoy Staff, Senior Dance Committee, Art Honor Society. HEATHER, BETTY, Select Chorus. HEER, HELEN, National Art Honor Society, As-You- Like-It Cparliamentarianl, Art Club freporterl, Pep Club, Iunior Dramatics, Girl Reserves, Mixed Chorus, Honor- able mention in Scholastic Art contest, Iunior-Senior Re- ception Committee, Gleam Design and Layout Staff tArt editorl, Envoy Start tArt editorl. HEIDE, GREGG, Thespian Honor Society, National Athletic Society, Iunior Dramatics, R. O. T. C. Monitor, Football Squad, Basketball Team, Track Team, Fresh- man Play That Crazy Smith Family, R. O. T. C. Ball Committee, Student Council alternate, Iunior Kiwanian. HENLEY, TINDALL, R. O. T. C. tStai'i Sergeantl, Na- tional Rifle Association, Pep Club, Rifle Team. HERREN, CHARLES, Spanish Club, Band. HIATT, THUMAN E., Football Cmanagerl, Basketball fmanagerl. HIGHTOWER, DUANE, Iunior Optimist. HOWE, BARBARA, Art Club tvice-presidentl, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Iunior play fstudent directorl, Iunior- Senior Reception Social Committee, Gleam Design and Layout Staff, Envoy Staff, Art Honor Society. HOWELL, BENNETTE, Pep Club, Girl Reserves, Band, Mixed Chorus, Select Chorus, Youth on the Beam, Op- eretta And It Rainedf' HUDLER, IUDY, Nautilus Society, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Iunior Dramatics, -118- S'Jl HUFF, L. A., R. O. T. C. lStai't Sergeantl, National Athletic Society, R. O. T. C. Monitor, Track Squad. HUNSBURGER, FRANCES, Thespian Honor Society, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Iunior Dramatics, Speech play Thirteenth Chair, Senior play Quiet Summer, Fresh- man play That Crazy Smith Family, Envoy Start. HUNTER, DOLORES, National Honor Society, Pep Club, Mixed Chorus, Select Chorus, Youth on the Beam, Operetta Betty Lou, And It Rained, William Penn Club. HUNTSUCKER, LOUISE, M Club. IAMES, MARY LOU, Mixed Chorus, Select Chorus. IONES, CAROLYN, Thespian Honor Society, Na- tional Forensic League, Shakespearean Society lpresi- dent, parliamentarian. treasurerl. Commercial Club tsecretaryl, Pep Club, Iunior Dramatics, Debate Squad, State Poetry Contest, State Essay Contest, Declamation Contest fsecond placel, Senior play Quiet Summer, One-act play Undertow. IOHNSON, IIMMIE, R. O. T. C. Corporal, Science Club, Bible Club, Mixed Chorus, Y. O. B. isong leaderl. KING, WINIFRED, R. O. T. C. fChief Warrant OI- ficerl, Commercial Club, M Club, Pep Club, Science Club, Spanish Club, Iunior Dramatics, Girl Reserves. Youth on the Beam, Essay Contest tstate second placel. KOLB, VERNON, Art Club, National Art Honor So- ciety. KOLOSICK, ROBERT, R. O. T, C. iCorporall, R. O. T. C. Monitor. KRAMER, WALTER, R. O. T. C. Technical Sergeant, High School Poetry Award. KUSTER, ROBERT, Spanish Club. LAHEY, WILLIAM, R. O. T. C. Corporal, Y. O. B. LANG, BEVERLY, Nautilus, Band. LATIMER, CHARLES, R, O. T. C. Technical Sergeant. Thespian Honor Society, National Rifle Association, Pep Club, Science Club, Ritle Team, Stage Crew, R. O. T. C. Ball Committee, Iunior-Senior Reception Committee. MALOTT, VIRGIL, R. O. T. C. tCorporalJ, Art Club, Pep Club, R. O. T. C. Monitor, Cheer Leader lFreShmC11'1 and Sophomore yearsl. MANESS, NANCY, Sophomore Class Secretary, Iun- ior Class Secretary, National Honor Society, Thespian Honor Society, As-You-Like-It Dramatic Society tvice- presidentl, Commercial Club lreporterl, Iunior Dramatics, Mixed Chorus, Operetta And It Rained, Iunior-Senior Reception Committee, Advertising Staff of Gleam, Envoy Staff, A. A. U. W. representative, Senior Dance Com- mittee, Girls Quartet, Mixed Quartet, Student Council representative, Second rating at Columbia for mixed quartet. MANESS, ROBERTA, National Honor Society, Thes- pian Honor Society, As-You-Like-It Dramatic Society Cparliamentarianl, Commercial Club tpresidentl, M f Club lsecretaryt, Iunior Dramatics, Mixed Chorus, Na- tional Anthology Poetry Contest, Operetta And It Rained, Envoy Staff, A. A. U. W. representative, Girls Quartet, Mixed Quartet. MARTIN, BETTY LOU, National Art Honor Society. Student Council representative, Gleam Art Staft, First place in Art at Warrensburg contest, Pep Club, Poetry Anthology contest. MARTIN, CORRINE, Thespian Honor Society, Na- tional Forensic League, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Quill and Scroll, Iunior Dramatics, Mixed Chorus, Poetry Anthology Contest, Rockhurst Oratory tournament, ttourth place? Dramatic Declamation, Speech play Night of Ianuary l6, Iunior play The Fighting Littles, Iunior- Senior Reception Committee, Gleam Design and Lay- out Staff, Envoy Staff teditor-in-chiefl. MAYNARD, AILEEN, Art Club, Girl Reserves, Mixed Chorus, Senior play Quiet Summer, Student Council member at Northeast Iunior High. MILBURN, BONNIE, Secretary Senior Class, As-You- Like-It Dramatic Society, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Girl Reserves, Student Council representative, Student Coun- cil alternate, Queen's attendant llunior-Senior Recep- tionl. MILLER, BRYCE B., Thespian Honor Society, Iunior Dramatics, Poetry Honor Award, Football Squad. MILLER, DONNA FAYE, Nautilus Society ipresi- dentl, Commercial Club lsecretaryl, Library Club ipresi- dentl, Science Club, Band fvice-presidentl, Orchestra tpresidentl, first, second, and third place in Music, Guest at Young Matrons luncheon. MILLER, MONTE, R. O. T. C. Captain, National Honor Society, Thespian Honor Society, National Foren- sic League lvice-presidentl, Spanish Club, Iunior Dra- matics, R. O. T. C. Monitor, Debate Squad, third in state extemponaneous oratory, Speech play Night of Ianu- ary l6, Freshman play That Crazy Smith Family, One-act play High Window and 'Bishop's Candle- sticks, R. O. T. C. Ball Committee. MILLER, SHIRLEY, Shakespearean treportert, Home Economics Club, Club, Pep Club, Iunior Dramatics, Girl Reserves, Band. ' MILSTEAD, DONALD, Stage Crew, Football Squad. MINTON, CHARLES, R. O. T. C. Second Lieutenant, Science Club, R. O. T. C. Monitor, R. O. T. C. Ball Com- mittee, Guest of Lions Club. MOSIER, PATRICIA, Iunior Class Csecretaryl, Sopho- more Class isecretaryl, Freshman Class Csecretaryl, As- You-Like-It Dramatic Society, Commercial Club, Pep Club, Iunior Dramatics, Freshman Play That Crazy Smith Family, Iunior-Senior Reception Committee, Gleam Design and Layout Staff. MORFORD, MARILYN, Nautilus, Pep Club, Spanish Club. MURPHY, MARY LOUISE, Mixed Chorus, Senior Play Quiet Summer, Operetta And It Rained, MCDANIELS, IAMES, Pep Club, Football Squad, Basketball Squad, Track Squad, Freshman play- That Crazy Smith Family. MCCLAIN, HAROLD, National Art Honor Society, Art Club tpresidentl, Mixed Chorus, Football letterman, Operetta- And It Rained, Gleam Design and Layout Staff, Art Staff for Gleam, First Place in Art at Warrens- burg contest, First place in Education week poster con- test, Iunior Lion Club, Member of Student Council, First place in Lettering and first in Sketching, Warrensburg Contest. MCCLARAN, RAY E., IR., R. O. T. C. iCaptainl. Thespian Honor Society, Science Club, R. O. T. C. Moni- tor, Senior Play Quiet Summerf' R. O. T. C. Ball Com- mittee, Iunior Kiwanian. q MCGUIRE, HARRY, Sophomore Class Vice-president, Iunior Class Treasurer, R. O. T. C. lCadet Majorl, Na- tional Honor Society, Pep Club, Science Club, Quill and Scroll, Band, R. O, T. C. Ball Committee, Iunior-Senior Reception Committee, Senior Dance Committee, vice- president Student Council. MCLAUGHLIN, KENNETH, R. O. T. C. lCorporalJ, Art Club, Mixed Chorus, Operetta And It Rained, One-act Play Caleb Stone's Death Watch. MCKITRICK, DOLORES, Quill and Scroll, Senior play Quiet Summer, Envoy Start, Football Queen attendant, Student Council representative. ll9- .,,, ,, . . W... , . S . NEELY, ROBERT, Football Team, Basketball Team, Track Team. NICKERSON, CHARLES, Pep Club. NOLAND, EDITH, Commercial Club treporterl, Span- ish Club, Youth on the Beam. NOLAND, GORDON, R. O. T. C. tTechnical Ser- geantl. OLSON, FRED, Senior Class President, National Honor Society Cpresidentl, Science Club Cpresidentl, Foot- ball, Basketball, Advertising Start of Gleam, First Place in Advanced Algebra contest at Warrensburg, Iunior member of Kiwanis Club, Student Council representative, Entry in Senior Poetry Anthology, Entered National Honor Society Scholarship Competition. PALLO, IOE, Basketball letterman, Track letterman, Basketball co-captain. V PARIS, DARLENE, Science Club. PATE, LOIS, Pep Club, Mixed Chorus. PATRICK, MARGIE, National Honor Society, As-You- Like-It Csecretaryt, Art Club. Pep Club. Spanish Club. Quill and Scroll, Iunior Dramatics, Gleam Design and Layout Staff, National Art Honor Society. PATTERSON, WILLIAM, National Honor Society. Thespian Honor Society Ivice-presidentl, National Foren- sic League, Spanish Club, Quill and Scroll, lunior Dra- matics, Band, Laura Mener UDC lst prize award, Cour- tesy Essay iirst place, finalist at Rockhurst in Oratorical Declamations and original Radio Script, Speech play Thirteenth Chair and Night of Ianuary l6th, Iunior Play Fighting Littles, Freshman play That Crazy Smith Family, Iunior Rotarian, UNESCO Club, Degree of Distinction in National Forensic League, Lettered in Debate, First place in State U. D. C. Essay Contest. PHILLIPS, RAYMOND, National Athletic Society, Spanish Club, Iunior Dramatics, Football, Freshman Play That Crazy Smith Family, R. O. T. C. Ball Com- mittee, Gleam Design and Layout Staff. PIMBLOTT, IEAN, National Honor Society, As-You Like-It, Home Economics Club tvice-presidentl, Pep Club. Spanish Club, lunior Dramatics, Mixed Chorus, first place Taxation essay, first place Decoration Day essay, Iunior play Fighting Littles, Operetta fstudent dirtctorl And It Rained, Envoy Staff, Student Council representative. PIPPENGER, Donald G., R. O. T. C. tTechnical Ser- geantl, R. O. T. C. Monitor, Band. PITTMAN, IO ANN, R. O. T. C. tChiet Warrant Oi- iicerl, As-You-Like-It Dramatic Society, Commercial Club, lunior Dramatics, One-act play Elmer's First Date, Iunior-Senior Reception Committee, Gleam Design and Layout Staff, Cheerleader, Attendant to Senior Queen, Football Queen, alternate in Student Council. RALSTON, ROBERT MARION, R. O. T. C. Monitor, R. O. T. C. best drilled squad field night. RASMUSSEN, GEORGE, Art Club, R. O. T. C. Moni- tor, National Art Honor Society. REDFIELD, WILMA, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Mixed Chorus, U. D. C. Essay. REED, KENNETH, R. O. T. C. Second Sergeant, Thespian Honor Society, National Rifle Association, Rifle Team, R. O. T. C. Monitor, Stage Crew, Senior play Quiet Summer, R. O. T. C. Ball Committee, Student Council representative, Iunior Optimist. ROBBINS, SARA, National Honor Society tsecretaryl, Thespian Honor Society, As-You-Like-It tparliamentarianl, Commercial Club, Pep Club, Science Club, Quill and Scroll, Iunior Dramatics tpresidentl, Band, Mixed Chorus, Iunior play The Fighting Littles, Senior play Quiet Summer, Freshman play That Crazy Smith Family One-act play tstudent directorl Bishops Candlesticks, Alanna 6 Gleam Design and Layout Statt, Advertising Stait of Gleam, Envoy Staff, Student Council secretary. ROHRS, MYRTIS, Shakespearean Society tparlia- mentarianj, Commercial Club, Home Economics Club, Pep Club, junior Dramatics, Commercial Contestant in Typing and Shorthand at Wyandotte Contest, Spanish Club. ROMELL, DOROTHY, Spanish Club, School Song Contest tthird placel, Student Council representative. RUSK, RICHARD, R. O. T. C. Captain, National Honor Society, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Iunior Dra- matics, R. O. T. C. Monitor, Stage Crew, R. O. T. C. Ball Committee, Senior Dance Committee, William Penn Club, Treasurer of Student Council, Student Council al- ternate, Student Council representative, Iunior Rotarian, Rifle Team tlettered three yearsl, Commander National Rifle Association. SACKMAN, CLARA, Pep Club, Mixed Chorus. SAMPSON, MARY LEE, National Honor Society, Nautilus tpresident, historianl M Club, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Essay on Fire Prevention, Envoy Staii, Honorary member of Young Matrons. SCHANDORF, MURIEL, National Honor Society, Thespian Honor Society, As-You-Like-It Society tvice- presidentl, Commercial Club, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Iunior Dramatics, Mixed Chorus, Second rating at the state music contest, Iunior play Fighting Littles, Fresh- man play That Crazy Smith Family, Operetta And It Rained, Gleam Design and Layout Staff, Student Council representative. SCOTT, BEVERLY IOAN, National Honor Society, Thespian Honor Society, As-You-Like-lt, Commercial Club tvice-presidentl, Pep Club, Quill and Scroll, Iunior Dramatics, Iunior play Fighting Littles, Senior play tdirectorl, Freshman play That Crazy Smith Family, One-act play Roughly Speaking, Glearn Design and Layout Staff, Envoy Statt, R. O. T. C. Sponsor Captain, Spanish Club. SEWELL, NANCY LEE, National Honor Society, Thespian Honor Society tsecretaryl, National Forensic League, Commercial Club, Pep Club, Quill and Scroll, lunior Dramatics, Girl Reserves, Debate Squad, Speech play Thirteenth Chair and Night of Ianuary l6th, Iunior play Fighting Littles, Freshman play That Crazy Smith Family, One-act plays Patch Work Quilt, Thank You Doctor and Undertow, Literary Start, Second place in dramatic declamation at N. F. L. tournament, Second place in Oratorical declamation at N. F. L. tournament. SEXTON, DORIS, Nautilus, Mixed Chorus. SHEDDRICK, PAUL, IR., Track letterman, Operettas Betty Lou and And It Rained. SHORTT, RUTH, Gleam Design and Layout Staff, Envoy Staff. SLAYTON, RICHARD, Vice-president of Senior Class, Vice-president of Iunior Class, Vice-president of Freshman Class, National Honor Society, National Ath- letic Society, Thespian Honor Society, Co-captain of Basketball team, Track letterman, Parliamentarian oi Student Council. SMALL, SARAH IDAMAE, Iunior Dramatics, Speech Play Night of January l6, Envoy Staff. SMITH, IUANITA, Pep Club. SNYDER, BEVERLY, Nautilus Society. SOUDER, EUGENE, R. O. T. C. Staff Sergeant, Thespian Honor Society, Pep Club, Science Club, Span- ish Club, Stage Crew, student director of Senior Play. SOUTHERN, BOB, R. O. T. C. Lieutenant Colonel. National Honor Society, Thespian Honor Society, Na- tional Forensic League tpresidentl, Spanish Club, Junior -l2O- Senior: Dramatics, Debate Squad, American Legion Oration Csecond and first in statel, first in state prose reading, first state extemporaneous speaking ttwicel, Debate scholarship-M. U., Speech play The Thirteenth Chair and Night of lanuory IG, One-act play Thank You Doctor and Roughly Speaking, R. O. T. C. Ball Com- mittee, Senior Dance Committee, Student Council presi- dent. SPARKS, BOB, Sophomore Class President, R. O. T. C. Captain, National Honor Society, Spanish Club tpresidentl, R. O. T. C. Monitor, Mixed Chorus, Football second team letter, Music awards: solo tsecond and third placel, Quartets Cthree seconds and a thirdl, Operettas Betty Lou and And It Rainedf' R. O. T. C. Ball Committee, President oi Student Council, Ticket Com- mittee Senior play. SPECK, RENA, Pep Club, Mixed Chorus, Select Chorus. STEINER, KENNETH E., Football Squad, Track Squad, Lions Club Guest. STEFFENS, LORENA, Commercial Club, Library Club, Gleam Typing Start, Typing pin tsixty wordsl. STERLING, VELMA, Pep Club, Spanish Club. STEVENS, DONALD, Senior Class fvice-president, treasurerl, R. O. T. C. Staff Sergeant, National Honor So- ciety, Science Club, Quill and Scroll, R. O. T. C. Monitor, Stage Crew, Football Team, Gleam Advertising Staff. STEWART, DON, Spanish Club, lunior Kiwanian. STEWART, MARY FRANCES, National Honor So- ciety, Nautilus Literary Society Cparliamentarianl, Home Economics Club tpresident, secretaryl, M Club, Pep Club, National Anthology of Poetry Contest. STORY, BERNICE, National Honor Society, Nautilus Literary Society, Commercial Club Ctreasurer, presidentl, Library Club, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Iunior Dramatics, Guest of Young Matrons. STOVALL, IOHNNIE NORMAN, R. O. T. C. tCap- tainl, National Honor Society, National Rifle Association, Science Club, R. O. T. C. Monitor, Stage Crew, R. O. T. C. Ball Committee, Advertising Staff of Gleam, Parlia- mentarian of Student Council, Vice-president Student Council, Student Council representative, outstanding Senior R. O. T. C. Cadet Medal. STRAWHACKER, IEANNE, National Honor Society, Thespian Honor Society, National Forensic League, Shakespearean Society tsecretaryl, Club tLetterl, Spanish Club, Iunior Dramatics, Girl Reserves tpresi- dent, secretaryl, Debate Squad, National Poetry Anth- ology, Essay Contest thonorable mentionl, Oratory f3rd Rockhurst 1947, lst State l948, 6th State 1947, 5th Rock- hurst l946l, Speech play Thirteenth Chair, and Night of lanuary l6, lunior play Fighting Littles, One-act play Boy Comes Home, Balcony Scene, and Bishop Candlesticks, Iunior-Senior Reception Refresh- ments Chairman, Student Council Representative, Stu- dent Council alternate, Speech on Honor Society As- sembly, Guest Speaker at Rotary Club, R. O. T. C. Sponsor Captain, Guest of A. A. U. W. THATCHER, MARY, National Honor Society, Shakespearean Society, Commercial Club, Select Chorus, Operetta Betty Lou. TEGHTMEYER, DONALD, Pep Club, Band. ' THOMPSON, KATHRYN LUCILLE, Spanish Club, Girl Reserves, Mixed Chorus, Select Chorus, Operetta And It Rainedf' TRAYLOR, IERRY, Football Letterman. TUEPKER, CATHERINE, As-You-Like-It Dramatic So- ciety tpresident, historianl, Student Council representa- tive. A1 TURNER, IAY, R. O. T. C. Sergeant, Iunior Dra- matics, Band, Mixed Chorus, Operetta And It Rained, R. O. T. C. Monitor, Thespian Honor Society. VADER, RUTH, Mixed Chorus. VAN LOON, PEGGY, National Honor Society, Shakespearean tvice-presidentl, Pep Club, Spanish Club tsecretaryl, Quill and Scroll, lunior-Senior Reception Committee, Advertising Stait of Gleam, R. O. T. C. Spon- sor Colonel, Football Queen Attendant, Senior Queen At- tendant, Business Staff of Gleam, Young Matrons Guest. VAN TUYL, MONA, National Honor Society, Com- mercial Club, Science Club, Student Council alternate. VARDEMAN, MARCIA, National Honor Society, Thespian Honor Society, As-You-Like-lt, Art Club, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Quill and Scroll, Junior Dramatics tvice-presidentl, Poetry Anthology contest, U. D. C. es- say on Southern Music, Speech play Night of Ianu- ary l6, Gleam Design and Layout Staff, Envoy Start, Art Honor Society, Poster contest. WALDEN, ROBERT L., National Honor Society, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Track Squad. WALTERS, MARTHA, Typing Start oi Gleam, alter- nate for Student Council. WEDDLE, WANDALEE, Shakespearean Society, Pep Club, Mixed Chorus, Operetta And It Rainedf' WHITING, HARLIN, R. O. T. C. Captain. WILKIE, LLOYD, National Honor Society, Science Club Ctreasurer, presidentl, U. D. C. Essay Award, Ad- ertising Staff of Gleam, Iunior Lion, Quill and Scroll, Warrensburg Physics contest, alternate to Student Coun- cil, High School Poetry Anthology Contest, Quiz Kids contest, Westinghouse contest. WILLIAMS, ANN, Shakespearean Society Cvice presidentl, Pep Club, Spanish Club, Quill and Scroll, National Poetry Anthology Contest C2 awardsl, Essay Contest ttwo honorable mentionsl, Gleam Literary Staff, Student Council alternate, Student Council representa- tive, Latin Contest, Iunior Service League guest. WILLOUGHBY, ALICE IEAN, Girl Reserves, Mixed Chorus, Operetta And It Rainedf' VVILSON, DONALD, R. O. T. C. tTechnical Sergeantl, Commercial Club, Pep Club, Mixed Chorus, Operetta And It Rained. WILSON, HALLIE, Pep Club, Iunior Dramatics, Girl Reserves, Select Chorus, Majorette ot high school band. WINTER, DONALD, R. O. T. C. tFirst Sergeantl, R. O. T. C. Monitor, R. O. T. C. Ball Committee. WILSON, RICHARD, Stage crew for assemblies, Basketball second team letter. WINSEL, CARL, R. O. T. C. tSecond Lieutenantl, Science Club, R. O. T. C. Monitor, R. O. T. C. Ball Com- mittee. WURTH, BARBARA, National Honor Society, As- You-Like-It, Art Club Ipresidentl M Club ttreasurerl, Pep Club fsecretaryl, Spanish Club Csecretaryl, Quill and Scroll, Iunior Dramatics, Mixed Chorus, Gleam Design and Layout Staff, Advertising Staff of Gleam, Art Honor Society. YOUNG, NORMA JEAN, Thespian Honor Society, Senior play Quiet Summer, Gleam Typing Staff. ZANG, THOMAS ALLEN, Science Club, Spanish Club, lunior Dramatics, Mixed Chorus, Select Chorus, Football, Track, Music second place state contestl, honorable mention in Poetry contest, Senior play Quiet Summer, Operetta Betty Lou and And It I-tained, lunior Lion, Manager of Football Squad. ZIEGENHORN, HOWARD, Pep Club, Spanish Club, lunior Kiwanian. 121- fbaawinq Mclsier Draftsman in the Making. Viho Would Suppose- Bugs Could Be So Imeresiinq? iolaqq - 122 3 Y 'fx --wnsaunnr ,fri 1. 2. 3. 4. Q-?' i iasi 'I 1-M AS' Swffff lusl friends. 5. Four journalists. 8. My buddies! Smile al the birdie! 6. Close friends. 9. All aboard! Slovers and us. 7. The morning after ihe 10. Gangs all here Twitler-pared? night before. -l23- K Slucfenl' ffeue NATURE'S GIFTS As I walk to school each morn With the wind upon my face, I have a friendly feeling Toward the whole human race. The sun is shining, the grass is green The rains have come and gonep I stop and smell a flower And then I wander on. My heart is oh, so happy, When I see these glorious things That nature brings to us each year To make what we call spring. Virginia Morford SPRING ' I saw a baby crocus Peeping through the ground I wonder where its mother is And if it's safe and sound. It comes so very early Before the snow is gone, I do so hope spring's early For my crocus on the lawn. Purdy Harper CHANGE OF MOOD When I am tired of city ways And need to rest and sit and gaze, I stroll along the wooded path That leads to where the rivers pass. I love to see the moss so green, Beneath the .rippling water's sheen That glides o'er stony pebbles gray, And gaily wanders on its way. Clarence F. Savage DAWN Awake! The dawn is here W' ith splendor of a queen Who clad in rainbow robes of silk Is seen. Beverly Harshbarger THE SKY The sky At night so vast And black, sparkled with stars That gleam and shine, then fade away At dawn. Betty Harshbarger A CHALLENGE Oh! What can I do for the Lord to-day? What gift can I place at his noble feet? Can I go to far-distant lands and tell The truths which we should hasten to repeat? Might I not be the implement of help To someone who is straying from the right ,Or could I give a cheering word or smile Which might aid him in searching for the light? - In this vast world of chaos and despair, Would it not be a worthy task to try To spread a doctrine stressing trust and love Security that weapons cannot buy? Help me to gain from thee the strength that l Might not be one who only stands and waits. Fred Olson A SAILOR'S DREAM I think that I shall never see, ' A ship upon a silent sea. A ship whose sails are set to fly, In peaceful reverence to the sky. For I have seen the ship's mast fall, Among the breakers, strong and tally And I have seen men, young and old, Sweep over deck to death's Hell hole. Robert Thompson IVANHOE His armor flashes in the sun, His good steed gallops fast, For he is of'I to Rotherwood, To see Rowena at last. Rowena is a beautiful maid, With her lovely golden hair, Full red lips, soft pink cheeks, And skin that is so fair. This gallant knight is Ivanhoe, Who was struck down in a fight, But nursed by the kind Rebecca, He soon feels well and bright. Rebecca is a faithful one, And stays near, by his side, She loves the wounded Ivanhoe, But her love for him she hides. Ivanhoe unaware of this, The Lady Rowena Weds, He leaves Rebecca, with broken heart To life farewell she bids. Shirley Rondomanski -124- KEY TO SUCCESS A welcome addition to the R. O. T. C. instructing staff added in April, l948 is Technical Sergeant William H. Dickson. Sgt. Dickson, although young in years, is old in combat experience, having participated in 8 cam- paigns and 4 beachheads with the 45th lnfantry Di- vision. He has been awarded the silver star, the bronze star medal and the purple heart. Sgt. Dickson's home state is Oklahoma and his special interest is his three year old son Mike. MY FOREST GLADE Tech. Sgt. William H. Dickson What kind of a place would this old world be, If there weren't some one to love? You see, lt's helping another, and lust being nice, That makes us successful, and sets the world right. Marion Robinson SPRING SANDWICH Hoeing in the garden, Working mellow ground: Little tender green leaves Showing all around. Soon there'll be some lettuce And a radish red, To eat with salad dressing On a slice of bread. William Propst CAMP There is a place so beautiful and dear This is camp, with my friends always near. A flaming sunset, a brilliant dawn A winding trail that beckons on, A blazing campfire, the heavens above The crickets singing, all this l love. When l grow old, there will always be A vision of camp in my memory. Mary Faye Hecker l know a pretty forest glade, Among the lofty trees. Where the branches bow and sway, ln the evening breeze. ln my lofty forest glade, A spring runs free and clear, And only l know where it is, Only l can hold it dear. When the evening breeze blows free, Beneath a clear blue sky, We shall always walk together, Myself, my God, and l. Patricia Ann Petre SPRING Spring is here and the flowers bloom We say goodbye to winter's gloom. Soft breezes blow as we stroll along And the robin sings his cheerful song. Laughter rings as the children play And slowly fades at the close of day. We thank Thee, Lord, for every thing But we thank Thee most of all for spring. Carol Bruner CHERRY BLOSSOMS Cherry blossoms bend the trees Like a snow storm in the spring, On the wings of every breeze All their sweetness scattered. Mary Tindall 19 Wade BOOKS Books can bring you happiness: They also bring you sorrowg They bring you stories of the past Or stories of tomorrow. The pages of a book Can bring you tears or joyg They bring adventure and hidden lore To every girl or boy. Stories of great and noble things May be found within a book, And all of us could find them If only we would look. Charles Rathmann Sailboat With majestic wings, White Capes close by To hear the song it sings. Shirley Towers HE IS LOVE Hanging, Suffering, Dyinq, Tortured on the cruel cross, While the soldiers mocked him, Offering vinegar for his thirst. Thorns pressing, Nails tearing, Yet, He, The King, Porgave them. He is Love. Shirley Rondomanski Winter Snowflakes falling, Covering all the black land: The dark world becomes one of sparkling snow, Fairyland's jewels, Sparkling Snow. Patricia Milton SURPRISE A flash of white goes through the air A startled exclamation, And then you know your paper wad Has reached its destination! Norma Ward SNOWFLAKES Swiftly, Swiftly, start the snowflakes down: Faster, Faster, as they near the ground. Slowly, Slowly, They bank so high, until they make a white castle to the sky. Iohnnie Ann Hurt 'TIS CHRISTMAS Summer winds are on the wane: The sting of snow is here againp 'Tis Christmas! ' All the world seems new and gayp' On this glorious new-born day: Of Christmas! Voices ring in one accord, Celebrate the new-born Lord, On Christmas! 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B E I2 G ' S lffficfcfle Zlfedfd .L7czfz9w,Z' feweleu 106 WEST MAPLE INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI 1171055113 C3533 GD FUNERAL AND AMBULANCE SERVICE LADY ATTENDANT Phone CLiIton 7900 -Our Funecrrcrl Home is COMPLETELY Air Conditioned by Refrigeration-A IOI North Pleasant Street INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI Gle an ' an Drive-In Store Your FURS and Winter Garments In Our New Refrigerator Storage Vault S FREE PICKUP AND DELIVERY 22 Years Service in Independence 9464146-bl 801 W. Lexinngton Indep. 117 41321 T 1 uu.-uu1nn.1nn1nnt-nn-uu-uu-un1nu-un.-ym-lm--nn-myiuuiu-v-'nn...m...-lm-vnu-un.-un1lnn ml un-nn1uu-uu--nn---nn-un.-nl-In so IWW e The following are names of the winners of the Mary Sturges Memorial Art Prize and Essay Prize Medal he Art Prize is given by Harry Sturges and the Essay Prizes Medal by the Sturges lewelry Company. ART PRIZE 1947-Thomas Feldhahn 1946-Helen Hendrix 1945-Richard Lowell Neas 1944-Clara Wayne Hendrickson 1943-Mary Green 1942-Dolores Adams' 1942-Pollyanna Bolinger' 1941-Rachel Peck 1940-Fadona Lee Bell 1939-Alice Harrington 1937-Bernadine Martin 1936-Maxine Budd 1935-Vivian N. Barton' 1935-Clark V. Blocher' 1934-Munson Howe 1933-Iris Tordoff 1932-Helen Moorman 1931-J. W. Thompson 1930-Frances Allen 1929-Mildred Hanthorn 1928-Velma M. Thompson 1927-J. A. Becker, Jr. 1926-Mabel Ohmann 1925-Marcella Zutz l924-Jim Ed Spencer 1923-Anna Kreeger 1922-Pauline Millender 1921-Ruth Warren 1920-Aileen Bullard 1919-Helen Clements 1918-Frances Royster 1917-Marguerite Bameit l916-Charnelcie Gabriel l915-Arthur Smith 1914-Martha Wamock' 1914-George Bartholomew' 1913-Grace Lewis 1912-Lucy Hudnall 1911-Esther Ward 1909-Ruby Short 1908-Mabel Mills 1907-Minnie Hickerson 1906-Ruby DeWitt 1905-William McCoy 1904-Harry Smith 1903-Tessie Smith 1901-Tasker Taylor 1900-George Edward Smlih ESSAY PRIZE 1947-Jerry Taylor 1946-Angela Patterson 1945-Patricia Gabriel 1944-Charlotte Garrison 1943-Verlyn Reese 1942-Katherine Green 1941-Dorothy Mills 1940-Rosemary Spears 1939-Anna Mae Goebel 1938-Warren Cannon 1937-Shirley Perdee 1936-Elnora Short 1935-Marjorie Moore 1934-Mary Elizabeth Go 1933-Bessie Garrison 1932-Vera Ruhling 1931-Maxwell Constance 1930-Emina Shank 1929-Florence Willard 1928--Jacob A. Dickson 1927-Afton Kelly 1926-Robert Sullivan 1925-Mildred Jasper 1924-Virgil Julian 1923-Freda Sturn och 1922-Carol Glllen 1921-Vivilee Proffit 1920-Elizabeth Palmer 1919-Frances Royster 1918-Ardis Ragland 1917-Mary Jones 1916-Martha Robinson 1915-Louise Hagler 1914-Margaret Bastian 1913-Dorothy Georgen 1912-Leah Jarred 1911-Margaret Echardt 1910-Ruby Short 1909-Cammie Johnston 1908-Imo Jones 1907-Helen Ross 1906-Lucy Dickinson 1905-Mattie McCoy 1904-Frances Clements 1903-Isabel Shipley 1902-Bessie Wheaton 1901-William Lloyd Garrett 1900--Ina Mae Berry tTwo Art Medals were given in 1914, 1935, and 1942. The judges were unable to make a decision. Besides the above, the Sturges lewelry has each year for forty-one years, given a ball to the Foot Ball Team and to the Basket Ball Team for their opening QCIITIQS. ,l........-,.,.-...-.....n........m-.1-...m....n-1...-m.-,...-W-....-U..-....-..n-....-.-..--ml-H-I-.r..-nl.-....-...-W.-....-or-I...-ml-....-H..-..., .Qu M133- -nn1n1l1nn1.gig,.1.,11,,.,... ,.1,,,i.,..-...-2 .1 1. 1 .... ... ar- I. 7 ,-I. n p. on 1.11.11.111.-.21.-.un1nu1ln1-1--u11nin--uu1nu-nn1un1nu1n-un--ul- IglIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE' ,1 xl -1 !: IE CONGRATULATIONS 'ro THE QE Graduating Class of IQLI-8 is E 15 Dunham! lion ol lnbpnans E E 'SOOSOSSNO GW ? 'MTWe : - I .. 1 E East Side Square 'E I - .- 1: The Dominant Store of Independence I: TE: Phone Indep. 1850 Independence, Mo. E LE E LilllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII: L 1 L COMPLIMENTS or i f JOHNSON 8L SONS I 1 M o N UM E N T s 224 W. Maple CLi1ton 7279 1 T I : wwf! Phone Indep. 1126 ' I A WALTER 1. BETTS , 213 was: Maple Ave. Independence- M0- 1 IEWELER ENGRAVER I WATCHMAKER special orders ! , ,, , i ALTON HARDWARE 5 Phone CLift0n 6321 I 207 East Alton Near Alton fs. Noland l Qu1lrI- IIII 1 'I -' 10 - '- - 1 '1 '1 1 1 1 1 -134- EHQERCQDED RADIO - ELECTRONICS Phone Indep. 945 MOTOROLA AUTO R A D I O S a n d S e r v i c e 130 East Maple Independence, Mo. CONGRATULATIONS Graduates of 1948 Cochran Music Company A11 the VERY LATEST RECORD HITS Always at DAVIDOW'S 111-113 S. Main Independence. Mo. 1.un1m+,nn1uu...uo--m--nn- n-un-1oo-no-nn1nn-nn.-nun-nu1un1nu- 4, - ..,,,.-,..,-,,-.,.,.....,-....-,...-.......,....,.,-.i.,....,.... - .......r..,..- - -........,..,..,..,......i-..-...-....-,..,... - .. .. 4. HARBIN gl PAYNE Fire Insurance Loans and Notary Public Phone CLift0n 7777 119 South Main Independence, Missouri CONGRATULATIONS From SCHWANS We Sell and Repair All Makes of Pens and Pencils 202 West Maple 1 ,1.,411.n..uI-1inu1m41un1mr1un..un1.im1 1 ...u......1....1. 1 Moody Motor Co. Your Friendly Ford Dealer Offers Complete Service On All Makes CARS AND TRUCKS 24 HOUR Tow-IN SERVICE CLifton 7400 515 to 609 West Lexingt Independence. Missouri 1 ...,..,1,,..1 1....1 1 1.,,-..1...,1 1 1. 1 uni .... .1 1-... 1,1,IN.-ml..enn..mu1.,,,1,,,1,,.,...... inn-uu1uu1Mn...fu...Inllmluniuu...n.-1,1111v - - 1 - - u-- CONGRATULATIONS hIldBl'6 LPLESESQLRHLQTHCIDINT SEND? Wm. H. Childers A. Layle Childers Ralph S. Thomas Jerd T. Bales V Allen W. King AMBULANCE AND PULMOTOR SERVICE aww L' FUN ERAL HOME CLift0n 8100 214 North Spring Independence. Missouri Make Your Choice Carmichael Insurance Agency For Complete Service 219 W. Lexington CLitton 0600 C O O K 8z S E R M O N GROCERIES AND MEATS Phones: 1870, 1871. 1872 212 W. Maple Ave. H1364 K E E N E CLUM'S FURNITURE Phone Indep. 571 117 South Main Independence, Mo REGINA ELECTRIC TYPEWRITER SALES and RENTALS 202 North Liberty Phone 852 1 I... 1 1 1 .... -....1.1, - 1...1.I.I1 1 1,,..1,,,1,,,1,,,,1 1.1.11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Get a Bog of L, I, 7 S257 QUEEN ig' or Tun PANTRY y glfltiedlwvf TODAY THE FINEST FOR 81 YEARS AND STILL THE FAVORITE Use it when you start buying your own Flour iust as thousands of graduates have before you. You will have good luck with all your baking AND WE WISH YOU GOOD LUCK IN YOUR FUTURE LIFE Waggoner-Gates Milling Company Independence, Missouri CONGRATULATIONS to the GRADUATING CLASS OF 1948 TH-SIE EHESHSM N- A WERE Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation The TIREY I. FURD PUST Nu. 21 CONGRATULATES THE Graduating Class of 1948 JOIN THE AMERICAN ILEGION The World Wars I and II Organization The Home Post of President Truman CONTACT ARTHUR WRIGHT - MEMORIAL BUILDING 4, 1 1 ,.-I.Ip-W1In-M11.m1.II.1.m..-:III1.Iw1m.1I...1u..1.m1....1..,....,,,1.,.,1.,..1..,.-...1.,,,1,...11m--.y...........-........,..1 1 sfo 141371 1:1111111111111111111111111-1111111.-:in f2524i9'wCf lm Business 6446! Professional Sew-ice Our printing depcrrtrnent can qive you complete i, ' 3 production, using modern papers and type tcxces. Our I Pnwnq e stdtlonery store is for your convenience in otiice neces- GHJEXHY sities. A cdii will convince you that we dre here to BUSINESS serve you in your commercial needs. I , 1 Phones: ' Clifton 8788 4 i 7 mt ciifion 8789 MIEHTH' fjfulnllmd. ancf fslalionead COMPLIMENTS OF A Nation Wide Institution J. C. PENNEY COMPANY C Phone Indep. 2626 204 W. Lexington COMPLETE IEWELRY SERVICE if ' V- ' P 7 Motor Industncxl . I N Q Rewindinq Wiring 5,5 XQEWO 1 Iohn Tommy Bain Independence, Mo. 11104 Van Horn RUFUS WILSON Independence, Mo. Ph. CLiiton 7747 .11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1M1,.,,.....,.,,...n.,1m.1n..10.11H.,1,,,.1,,.,-.lm....,m.-. .I1m....m.1,,.,1nu1., -1381 ...-1.......-1.-..1.-.-...'1,..-nun-np1 FARM SUPPLIES F1-:Nc1Nc, BARB wms CORRUGATED srrzrzr. ROOFING wnsz-:LnAmaows, SCRAP!-'IRS BALE rms, GATES 13195: 555:52 Ag:Afgf'iI:s:5 GALVANIZED FLAT SHEETS STEEL FENCE Posrs GARDEN ,roofs connwoon sAws. CHAINS smoom wma, nom: HAY FORKS PAINT, HARDWARE CLOTH COMPOSITION noormc CORN cms, TARPAULINS POULTRY supvuzs Stock Yards F armer's Store 311 Cherokee Street, St. Ioseph, Mo. 17th and Liberty Sts., Kansas City, Mo. MAJOR 8: SNOW WHOLESALE MEATS AND PROVISIONS BEEF, VEAL, LAMB, PORK PHONE CLIFTON 6787 203 North Lynn Independence 3, Missouri INTER-CITY FREIGHT LINES A BEELINE FREIGHT DELIVERY SERVICE KANSAS CITY - INDEPENDENCE Phone CL. 9007 MARION O. CARL 120 E. Lexington CONGRATULATIONS FROM PAL BAKE SHOP SALES SERVICE, PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Indep. 6902 703 West Lexington COL. GUY JAGEMAN AUCTIONEER AND REAL ESTATE CLilton 8000 Indep. 3454-M ....nu.-.HI.-un...,.,1m.1 -. .... ... 1 luul.,,,..,,,,1,,,,1..,.....,,...,m1,,,, Howdy Folks! We Invite You to Visit Our MODERN MARKET Complete Line of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Dairy Products, Frozen Foods, Fish, and Ice Cream Quick's AG Market 1201 West Lexington Lollas Bros. Shoe Repair SHINE PARLOR AND HATS CLEANED 112 West Maple Phone 1638 INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI BUNYAR DRUG CO. PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS Phone Indep. 162 121 West Lexington South Side Square 1nu-uu-mr-.nu--un-nu-uni --vm--un-Iuintniuu-un:-un1ll --139-4 1un1.mi-uu1nn.1mi1iiiu1-.n1n1 1 1 1 1 1 1 All the Best . . . To the Best . . . For the Best . . . ir 3.525 li? 327 West Maple Ave. 1 1 1 1un1un1u..uu1un1nu1uu..uu.1nu1uu1ul1i,u1..1.u-1.1 L E 0 W A L K E R Greenhouses Growers and Designers of Nature's Classic 10900-08 Winner Road CL. 9041 - 9042 Independence. Mo. HYGRADE DELICIOUS ICE CREAM Congratulations to the Class ot 1948 INDEPENDENCE PAINT AND PREPARATION WALLPAPER COMPANY 220 W. Lexington Indep 1543 POWER For Your Hobby Pleasure HILTON'S HOBBY HOUSE 110 West College Independence. Mo. Success to 'ndep' 19624 Envoy Chrisman Graduates REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE .. LOANS Choplin, Hood, Shelton 209 W. Lexington CL. 2106, 2107 CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE Gibson Confectionery The Home of Thick Malts 205 North Main Tel. 1758 Zion's Printing and Publishing Co. Pleasant and Walnut I ,P ,.....-nu-nu-nail:ll-nu1uu-lm-nn1uu--uu-uu1uu1uu1uq1un1im-M11 11111 1 1 ... 1. ,- 1 1 Q 10'-4. -140- Ganqaaiulaiiand h e a r t y congratula tions to another fine group of boys and '.I:1':g:1:g-: Ei.:-i::-:-'4:,:'1- 4Q 1- - ':-:':-:Az-zf: We G X t G H d Ouf . , . 125155252-2521111i'?2??f?SE2e:2?35if amen- qlrls gt thls Mme Gnd whether y o u a r e planning on higher education or enter- ing the business World we wish to wish you the most success possibie. Cwlllfnlf jglffll TUCKER FURNITURE COMPANY 1 1 1 1 1.4n.1un.1nl.-l.1.,,....1q.1lq.-.pp-.rfu1gg-.ug1u.1g.1 GOODYEAR Service Stores Phone CL. 7840 Liberty and Kansas L. L. LIST, Mgr. COMPLIMENTS ENGLEWOOD 5-10-25C 5-10-250 10923 Winner Road INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI GEORGE S. DODSWORTH CONGRATULATIONS Southard Taxi Service 305 North Main INDEPENDENCE. MISSOURI JOHNSON FLORISTS FLOWERS Fon ALL OCCASIONS 10800 Van Horn Rocxd Il1dCD- 0867 cLiffQn 3664 - sees DELCO RADIOS CONGRATULATIONS Walters Radio Service S E N I 0 R S 212 South Liberty Independence. Mo. 1 9 4 8 T 0 R' D 0 F F S9 CONGRATULATIONS TO GRADUATES J E W E L R Y FRANK LIVESAY COAL 11010 Winner Road 103 North Main Englewood Station At Bundschuis . Independence, Mo. Independence. Mo. V011 H0111 and Claremont P11039 IHCISP- 5372. 1850 Tel. Indep. 6050 Independence. Mo ,P m1 unn: -un-uu- llll -nn-nn-un-un1un--un1uu--uu1n- unu: -un1 nnsl - vnnn - nunn 1 unln 1un1uu1 rlyl 1 llrl 1.m1.,,.1,,1...,,,,..., ,,1,,,,1,,,,1,mi,m-In 4, -141- giln1.u1 .1 -I-. .. 1 1 1 1 1 -. i1u1nn...nn1n--nn-q1nl-u1.l1u..-:gf .-:W ...: : r - I Fountain Lunch CHILI HAMBURGERS MALTS Latest Equipment River and Lexington Independence, Mo. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1948 May You Always Follow the GLEAM to a Happy and Prosperous Life SAVE YOUR MONEY BANK OF INDEPENDENCE Will Help You to Achieve This Success SAVE FOR THAT RAINY DAY Northeast Corner Square A. I. SHACKLEFORD, Prop. .IACK'S CAB I . Installations ndep 360 24 HOUR SERVICE COMER and HILL Custom Lubrication 11006 Van Hom CL. 7392 DEPENDABLE DRIVERS ...M.- .1 .- .-,..1u,1..-. ....-.1 l..,m--m--mp-..1nm1,,,,1n.,.-,NI1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ....... 1 .- ... e- 144- .-U1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1g4.1,,.1g.1..l1n..1qn1..1qn1un1l.1u,11u.,1nl.1.,,1.l1.,,1,1,11p,1 il-LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Our Congratul.ations to The Class of 1948 VAN HORN PLACE 1008 W. Van Hom Road MR. cmd MRS. KENNETH MORFORD V . E y HERAQLMILQHQQ E A , I p , E 1 ig-I 1 E -X Q X E f E come in E and 5 browse! E herald bookshop E iust wes! of the E1 on lexingion ml Congratulations for cr Grand School Book Independence Drug Co. THE HIGH SCHOOL PHARMACY and PRESCRIPTION SERVICE CO. Old lohn Feldl'1c1l'1n's New Prescription Shop This Is B E C K E R Sam - - - plays the records KIMO Monday Thru Friday 10:00 - 12:00 Cairns Flower Shop We Specialize in Corsages 1205 South Noland Phone Indep 205 Compliments of Independence Stove and Furnace Co. -n--nn-un1-'lu-uns-ml1nn..uu...nu1un--un-u.l1mm-nu-- -nn--un1nu1unu1 1 15 1 1 1 1 1,1 1 1 1 1 1nu- -145- 1 -. in... .1 1..1n1.lig.1 -.uni .-llluuigliuninlig ning.-u1ll1nill-..ui.li,.1uiM-...inning-1.14.1gg.-gg.-1.1.115.-...ig Congratulations From V , F , W , Home Appliance and Electric Company Ph cuff 8487 congratulates 130 W. Maplgle Inizpendence, Mo S E N I O R S Congratulations to the - of SENIOR CLASS Independence Animal 1 9 4 8 Hospital The Gleam Staffs and Sponsors Wish to express their sincere appreciation to the advertisers, enqravers, printers, photographers, teachers, and students who have contributed to the compilation and publication ot the 1948 GLEAM. yilggp1 fqfdfeww I.-.u1..-.n...,....,....g.-. -.. 1 .... ..,1 .44 Now of zhc past, Here in zhc prcscmf, A thing of ffic fuzurc. O youthful dreamer, Follow 1z'fc': road, Rcarh high for your gorzi, Work steadily onward, Am! forward Io victory Anrl, crc you lgnow ir, Tire prize will bc mon Affcr it, foffow lr, Foilow tlzc Glcamf' Roberta Mancs: