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

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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..

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.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.

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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