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

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Mr. Gregory Christy's sixth hour Drafting I students endeavor to complete a test over the techniques of drafting. Study, activities fashion happiness Chrisman halls welcomed some 1300 stu- dents September 4, 1968, as the school year began with happiness. junior and seniors re- newed friendships and acquaintances and wel- comed the sophomore class. The familiar sur- roundings for the upper classmen were some- what confusing for the newcomers, but they soon learned the locale and traditions of Chrisman. Students received their class schedules in homeroom the first day and began a year of learning. Six class periods were filled with ac- tivity and assignments. Regular assemblies with interesting programs and pep assemblies pro- vided a variation from regular work. Sports events and extracurricular activities kept stu- dents hustling. Everyone knew that he must complete 17 units of credit in specified areas to be eligible for graduation. Some chose college preparato- ry courses while othere pursued the practical arts. Counselors advised students and parents as to colleges fitting each student's needs. szff, .-. , J , Mary Morstain and Chris Marx are taking an oral quiz in German I class first hour. Miss Larrie Echel- meyer is listening. lo Ault, Sharon Estes, Vicki Waddell carefully stir Fred Kelly into their witches brew in a dramatic scene during fourth hour dramatics class. v,,,.em-J

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Mrs. Barbara Audsley English lll Bearshooters n-,gr ' .K it-. 4 I 1-.J -.iii I-I V, 11:11:11: vs, N4 'Slll li .- Mrs. Ellen Bidstrup English ll, Ill Chairman Americans Abroad Committee Mrs. Sue Dishon English ll :E English background determines success What is man? What does he want? How does he get it? was the literature theme in English, for sophomores, juniors and seniors. The student was guided to considering man in general and his motivations and actions. He came to see himself in relation to a group or groups. Sophomores read the novels The Light in the Forest, Animal Farm and Silas Marner. They read the plays lulius Caesar and Pygmalion. These were read for class discussion. Different classes read other novels and plays. Some of the reading was done in groups. They present- ed panel discussions. junior English classes enjoyed team teaching in some studies of literature. Class study novels used included To Kill a Mocking bird and The Old Man and the Sea, The Scarlet Letter, Red Badge of Courage and Of Mice and Men. The Crucible, a play, was read by some students. Seniors began their study of novels by read- ing Huckleberry Finn. Other novels read were Of Human Bondage, A Separate Peace, Lord of the Flies. Plays read were Macbeth, Hamlet, King Lear and Oedipus. Other books were read and analyzed by the students. Short stories, non fiction and poetry selec- tions were studied. Good writing was stressed in all classes in all grades. Writing assignments usually were on topics concerning the reading students had done. Film, opaque projectors and overhead projectors added variety and interest. Records of plays and literary selections were used in all the classes. These gave students the opportunity to hear these selections done in an excellent manner. ...S :1---on ..f -'- .'e '-..- , l V Y . lllllllll ,Jaws -4 '