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

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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

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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 -

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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-