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

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and ub- s as new ber , he . en- -ding ', we lhigh rad- rand fine ool we ved ead id- Guiding the lives of students of William Chrisman is Mr. Benson, principal. He has observed the growth and change of Chrisman since his graduation in 1930 and during the past five years as administrator. William Chrisman was constructed in 1918 with the idea of having a maximum number of 950 students. Throughout the years the increase has been gradual un- til the enrollment is now 1300. Thinking as an administrator Mr. Benson said that changing from the old William Chrisman building to the new one on Noland Road will be advantageous to all students concerned. For example the science rooms, facilities cost approximately S24,000g this comparison of equipment is about the same throughout the entire building. Traditionally, we hate to leave Chrisman because of the many fine remembrances that will always be so dear to all but socially and academically the advancement will be far-reaching, Serving as vice-principal, Mr. Gregory Lefever has spent much time helping students become adjusted to life in Chrisman. After sixteen years of service at William Chrisman he makes the following observations concern- ing the changes. ,.. ., Q, sl Joseph F. Benson Principal ar executin lans for students of tomorrow . g P 'T After some several busy years at William Chrisman I am looking forward to working in a splendid n e w building with additional facilities and new equipment. Along with the changes in buildings will come changes in courses offered, and some reorganization in the pro- gram of extracurricular activities. t'The anticipated fand some unexpectedj changes are a natural outcome of growth and progress since schools must keep pace with the community ofwhich they form a vital part. Such being the case we are very apprecia- tive of our communityls sympathetic understanding and blems E is.. N.- generous support to the solution of our s c h o 0 l pro- . 1, K A ' 5 Y - A ' , l . ' X ,N I fs 1-4 Sf' I E! -A Gregory Left-vcr Vernita Bendet Lu Ann Gardner Vice'-Pmmjml SL'Z7EldUJ in Prinrzfa! Secrelagf lo Vife-Prinflfal

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Parent Teacher Association ROW ONE: Mrs. Duane Love. Mrs. Gordon Cable, Mrs, Milo4Barnhart, Mrs. James Chapple, Mrs. Melvin Hall, Mrs. Phil Weeks, Mrs. Mary Foster Williams. ROW TWO: Mrs. Merrill Harris, Mrs. Harry Lawrence, Mrs. Milton Morales, Mrs. F. J. Beal, Mrs. Frank Prell, Mrs. Paul Pottker, Mrs. Alfred Risinger, Mrs. Strother Livesay. The Parent Teacher Association held four meetings during thc school year. Parents were encouraged to attend these meet- ings. Back-to-School Night in October proved to be an interesting program for both parents and teachers. Miss Lyon, mathematics teacher, explains to parents ofstudents in her first hour plane geometry class the objectives and procedures ofthe course. The parents followed the regular schedule oftheir child for 10 minute periods on Back-to-School Night observed October 4. ,mff Mrs. Gordon Cable President