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

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While working at a concession stand, junior Rick Cash and senior Jim Ingram joke around with some customers while Miss Kate Sullivan, sponsor, looks on. Duri-ng initiations new members are sworn in. Photos by Trews Hudson I 2 ,f X' 1 S X iff.. :qv- 1 r 1 THESPIANS - Bottom Row: Delisa Har- ris fVice Presidentl, Sherrie Kelley iClerkl, Jim Ingram Cfreasurerl, Shannon Rogers fSecretaryl, Chrissie Henze fPres- identlg Row Two: Paula Gipson, Kris Grubb, Sharon Maday, Miss Kate Sullivan QSponsorl, Susan Fuchs, Dawna Sue Tut- tle, Top Row: Debbie Highfill, Paula Chase, Rick Cash, Melody Carey, Karen Craig, John Black. Thespians 57

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After members were formally initiated into Thespians, Ms. Sullivan and President Crisi Henze congratulate them. C . Fa, 3 x xy ! S-4 Thespians stay active Five travel to national conference by Kim Ward In order to earn money to attend the International Theatre Arts Confer- ence, June 22-27, Thespians presented a day of Children's Theatre, Saturday, May 15, in the auditorium. Fliers were sent to all area grade schools to adver- tise the performances which were at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Named Saturday on Stage, the performances consisted of Henny Pen- ny, The Breman Town ,Musiciansn and The Fisherman and his Wife. Children also viewed a cartoon, The Cat in the Hat, two jugglers, a ventril- oquist, a pair of unicyclists, and clown ushers. They earned 3250. Five members attended the thea- tre conference at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. They traveled on a charter bus with other students from Grandview, Raytown and Blue Springs. The conference was filled with work- shops, performances, one-acts, and guest stars. To present their awards, officers planned a Pot Luck Dinner in the cafe- teria Saturday, April 24. The awards won from the play You Can't Take lt With You were Best Actress, Chrisi Henze for her part as Essie , Best To prepare for lights candles. Thespians Design by Debbie Morman Supporting Actress, Kris Grubb for her role as Rheba g and Best Technician, Rick Cash for the lighting. Awards given for the play Design for Murder were Best Actor, Dan Miller for his role as David , Best Supporting Actor Rick Cash for his part as Moreno, Other awards included Best Thes- pian, Delisa Harris, Most Promising Sophomore, Sharon Madayg Most Like- ly to Succeed, Sherrie Kelley, and Most Likely Not to Succeed, Mike Wilson and Jim Ingram. New initiates were kidnapped at 5 a.m. April 13, in their P.J.'s and were forced to carry around unusual props throughout Independence. Then they had to play embarrassing games in front of Perkins on 24 Highway. The year started off with a picnic at Lake Jacomo. Then during Christ- mas time, they sponsored a faculty play assembly, Twas the Night Before Christmas. They earned approximate- ly S100 from this skit. Thespians also earned money be selling concessions at a basketball game and sold Gift Boutique items. From this they earned approximately 3350. the Thespian initiations, senior Sherrie Kelly

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NFL Bottom Rowi Pain Sterrett, Julie Wyatt lVice Presidentl, Jett Radel iHistoriani. Brian Nelson tPresidentl, Randy Pratt iSecretary Treasurerl. Kim Bessmer. Row Two: Tammy Cary, Sheryl Coontare, Terry Norman, Jackie Everett, Kris Grubb, Paula Chase, Renee Carnahan, Tammy McEntire, Wendy Shalton, Paula Gipson, Kelly Maddox, Sarah Dumsky, Beth Tignorg Top Row: Mrs. Cindy Bateman tSponsorl, Steve Potter, Tim Herod, Steve Cooper, LeRoy Trusty, Sandy Jones, Timothy D. Griffin, Victor Callahan, Dennis Bonner, Chester Meierarend, Karl Ploe- ger, Melanie Anson, Shirley Rutledge, Jarrett Cooper, Kevin Prine, Kilesa Fina, Aaron Woods. National Forensics League Design by Debbie Morman Wyatt to state Nelson earns top FL honors by Jeff Radel Competing in 21 tournaments, in- cluding novice, champion, and districts, the debate team received several awards. At the first major tournament of the season, the Greater Kansas City Suburban Association Conference tournament at Oak Park, Feb. 19 and 20, many squad members fared well. In the champion division, senior Julie Wy- att placed second in Poetry. In the novice division, senior Karl Ploeger placed second in Boy's Extemporane- ous Speaking and sophomore Michelle Wilson placed first in Dramatic. For conference I worked my hardest and this is the best I've done. This is the award that I'm most proud of, said Wilson. In the debate section, debate team of junior Kim Bessmer and soph- omore Jackie Everett went to quarter- finals. At the National Forensics League Tournament March 12 and 13, the de- bate team of seniors Jeff Radel and Brian Nelson placed fifth. At this tour- nament we debated like studs, com- mented Nelson. At the Missouri High School Activ- ities Association Tournament March 19 and 20, Wyatt received Excellent ratings in both Prose Reading and Poe- try. She qualified for the state tourna- ment in both events. This was the highlight of my entire three years in debate, said Wyatt. The state tourney was held in Co- lumbia, April 16. Wyatt received sec- ond place in Prose Reading. To my knowledge, no other forensic's student from Chrisman has ever double-quali- fied for the state tourney, said coach Cindy Bateman. During his three years of competi- tion, Nelson has amassed a total of 506 NFL points. This enabled him to re- ceive the distinguished NFL Double- Ruby degree. This is the second time in her two years of coaching that Bate- man has qualified someone for this degree. It was hard work, but it was made easier because debate is some- thing that I value highly, said Nelson. At the NFL Banquet at Stadium Inn, May 8, Bateman announced awards that were to be given to team members. Varsity lettermen were Wil- son, senior Victor Callahan, Wyatt, Nelson, and Radel. Novice High Point Earner was Bessmer with 332 NFL points. Advanced High Point Earner was Nelson and High Point Earner at Graduation was also Nelson with 506 NFL points. Outstanding Debate and Forensics Student was Nelson. The William Chrisman Chapter of the National Forensics League cele- brated the Golden Anniversary of its charter. Our chapter dates back to Independence High School from which Harry Truman graduated, comment- ed Bateman.