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

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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.

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, t 'K Floyd R, Brown, Sr. J, Everett McCluhun Member Paul Tandy Member Miss Katie Chastain Treasurer it -T 'Frx-, 'A i X I Vice-President ' ,A '- ' Q, z L 1 . Phil K Weeks 4 f Member . . 3 fl ? . 1 , ,1 f ' Mrs. Frank Baldus 2 Member Pf '5' an ' f Mrs. Raydell Holland ' Secretary Q... 4--ff X , 'x Working faithfully to help us have a pleasant and pro- gressive school year was the Board of Education. This year has not been o material year for them, but it wasthe beginning of a long-term plan to cover a period of ten years. Their goal for the year was to provide the facilities that our high school wanted and needed to im- prove the different departments. Another protect which required much attention and thought of each member on the board was the relief of crowded conditions in the secondary buildings. Plans have been drawn to build a new secondary school on the tract of land at the corner of Noland and 24 Highway. They have been thinking of athletic interests and plan eventually to build a better stadium and field. 9 gomdajg Mrs. Floyd Snydei, Sr. President