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

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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

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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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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---