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

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Mr. Benson is completing his third successful year as principal of William Chrisman high school. By his interest in every phase of school life he has made himself a good friend of each and every student. Mr. Benson believes that a student's happiest memories are those of teachers who were both strict and fair in their teaching. He feels that teachers prefer students remembering them after they have graduated rather than the immediate friendship of the student. His time is spent in helping solve student problems with which he is confronted every day. Mr. Benson uses his knowledge to keep the school running smoothly and to add to students' happiness. With the guidance of interested administrators to start students on their journey in life, the road becomes an easier one, and the memories are more pleasant. Gregory Lefever, vice-principal, returned to his post for the 1954--55 school term after a year's leave of absence for study in Columbia University and the University of Londont Mr. Lefever has been at William Chrisman since 1941. Some of his duties include keeping attendance records, collecting and classifying data for future use and periodic reports. N V Q .ui ' S- ' ' gy! E 'K tt .Q Vernita Bendet Lu Ann Gardner Secretary to Principal Secretary to Vice-Principal The vice-principal comes in close contact with many students thus playing an important part in their life, now and later. He tries to make certain arrangements that the students will remember with pleasure, such as giving people the chance to take courses they want and giving people an idea that they are on their own, by treating them like adults. Mr. Lefever believes that the clubs and student council offer excellent opportunities for making students' memories pleasant and satisfying. for the welfare and happiness of all students I 'Wg I 'r we X nga?-' N Gregory Lelever Vice-Principal il' s in ' w ' an-9 .fi Q lo. Joseph F. Henson Principal

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'1-v , vp l x , Vx .i 'i1j Y . , X Rs it t - X l , . , h 1, f' ' -, 1-liiiiiziii 5225525 N 'ff tel' , ,..,...i.,. . . A -,. , 'fs-' ' ',..1.'2111lf2.iY2L-.ss -'T-'. .-'.'Q J f' 1 -' y ..,,.A .., . is iii'ff1.,IQQf. .,,, i 'J lk. 0. L. Plucker Superintendent f -Q 'U' sy, W' 1' ss 'ww-.F .P if Guy Carter Administrative Assistant Administrators made and executed plans Taking a very important place in our lives was Dr. 0. L. Plucker, acting superintendent for the school term of 1954--55. Dr. Plucker has been with the Independence school system since 1951, when he began serving as director of instruction. He has worked along with the entire school system, striving to make the year pleasant and profitable. It is Dr. Plucker's belief that memories of school should be memories of worthwhile years. rl' ' 3 ' -, N 7, fi-lj A lg. T1 1 I ' .: V g I . 1' if at .2 1, , f' wifi. ae' . Pauline Brown Colleen Yocham Secretary to Superintendent Clerk, Superintendenfs Office To make them so, he hopees to furnish some share of the leadership needed to keep our schools moving toward better thingsg to help teachers do the best for students in their classes. Dr. Plucker is trying to provide the best of facilities, needed to give students the best possible opportunity for success in life. Dr. Carter who is new to the Independence school system this year comes from Columbia, Missouri, where he received his Doctor's Degree in Public School Administration. He has served previously as a high school teacher and coach and held the position of super- intendent in Mansfield, Missouri. He believes that an important part of a school administratorls work is to make the students feel that the schools belong to them, by making them more homelike and cheerful. Dr. Carter's desire is that students will feel free to come to him with any problem they en- counter and allow him to help in anyway he can to solve the problem. With his training and philosophy of how to make students have happy memories of a successful year he will indeed help our high school years become more profitable.

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I A Q1 Y Q Q Floyd H. Brown, Sr. Paul Tandy Vice-President Mfmbel' 'S . 1' 'U- 4-1 tt- ., I I. Everett Mcffluhan Mrs. Frank I. Baldus Member Member Ai- if f '- ' il af ff- f 1 i 'T Phil Weeks Mrs. Raydell Holland Member Secretary Miss Katie Chastain Treasurer B M l ' . Mrs. Floyd Snyder, Sr. President tl 'I Board of Education 'I l The most important memories for students to take with them are pleasant memories of their teachers and the impressions they made on them. If, in memories, students can have an appreciation for their teachers, the Board of Education has suc- ceeded in providing them with qualified, under- standing, sympathetic people to help guide them through their career. The board hopes to furnish excellent facilities. However, these do not compare in importance with the quality of teaching that is done in each class- room. It is the hope of the Board of Education that all may have fond memories of their teachers. Tl pc th In their regular monthly meeting Ovlolmcr 5, 1954, board members paused Sl for the posing of a picture before transauting the business of the cvenin Cl all ol a a X cy 9. tr .' hz .' T 1 Z1 n L