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

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442: 74 Om Stofzq A short story has many basic requirements: plot, setting, local color , . . . but what would these be without the characters? Characters are people who may be in almost any walk of life, from any country, or any size and shape. Characters do not merely exist but also add to the story life, color, and an extra touch to give the reader an understanding of the events taking place. Just as the short story must have characters, the students become Ncharacterd' in our story of the school year. Sophomores entering a new school, making new friends, and renew- ing old acquaintances provided the school story with new faces and ideas. Chrisman standards and methods were new to these people, but after the first few weeks they captured many honors and awards, making Chrisman extremely proud of its talented newcomers, Juniors, the in-between members of William Chrisman, carried on the memories and ideals of the past year and helped to introduce under- classmates to the student body. They assumed many more responsibilities and continued to retain esteem by winning even more honors than in the past. The seniors, jolly, fun-loving, gay to other people ..... but feeling deeply the fact that this will be their last year to see daily their friends, teachers, and fellow classmates. For some there will be college, others marriage, still others will have a good iob which will insure security for years to came. But whatever their future, they will soon realize that the years at William Chrisman have enriched their lives and have helped make them better citizens. Definitely, the 1,050 students of William Chrisman have made possible the unforgettable memories that the story of the school year has produced. The Baird twins performed one of the first duties of William Chnsmun by writing information on their enrollment cards in homeroom on the afternoon of August 31 mia:-L 1. L. 'Q

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'4 s' X l f .1 B l . R 4 Av .. 5' rt. '11 fi' B s, Lt-gy' Lowell G. Keith Superintendent Q I I Joseph F. Benson Principal K '1 ll rg' r Early in the summer of l953, Dr. Lowell Glennon Keith began preparing the setting for our current school year. This included hiring teachers, getting the building in order, and ordering supplies and equipment. Hiring teachers and placing personnel is an im- portant duty of the superintendent. One of the greatest and most appreciated improvements made by the main- tenance crew was the painting of the auditorium. Custodians were busy cleaning the school during the summer months. Florescent lights were installed in the publications and office practice rooms, New blinds were placed in rooms on the north side of the building. Repairing the track in boys' gym was another improve- ment. Dr. Keith's office force ordered supplies for the class- rooms. Forty-eight new typewriters, including an electric model, were purchased for the commerce department, Equipment for the office and athletic department was supplied. During the school term the superintendent is busy keeping the entire school system provided with the pro- per setting. ead74e Wag After spending a year at his Alma Mater as princi- pal, Mr. Joseph F. Benson has developed a philosophy to help promote ci better understanding of society in the world in which we live by giving students a chance to succeed in various fields of education. Mr. Benson has many responsibilities to carry out during our school year. Starting before school is dis- missed for the summer, students are enrolled for the following year. Then, during our vacation, Mr. Benson is busy planning class schedules and assigning teachers to classes. It is his duty to check the incoming supplies and distribute them to the rooms that previously ordered them. Besides the regular routine that is necessary to keep Chrisman running smoothly, Mr. Benson is faced daily with new problems which arise and patiently listens to everyone's troubles, solving them to the best of his ability. l-le also has the task of preparing the bulletins, and giving suggestions to help in promoting school spirit and social contacts. We feel that Mr. Benson strives along with us and enhances our school year by making it pleasant and co-operating with us to obtain our education.