Abraham Lincoln High School - Railsplitter Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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DES MOINES, IOWA JUNE, 1935 The Senior Railsplitter The June 1935 Class History By Jessie P. A. Andersen The senior graduating class entered its high sch(x l life in June, 1 ( 32. In the ninth grade there were 204 students. There are 99 finishing today, this course of four years of hard work, coupled with unparalleled joy. The class, through the aid of willing instructors, is leaving the doors of Lincoln with high honors. Those who have had the courage to finish are indeed proud of their records, which are their foundation. In the course of the class activities at Lincoln, out- standing athletes have been produced. We all remem- ber Stuart Geil when basketball is mentioned, as he made the all-city team. Maurice Graziano, whose outstanding work has caused him to become the talk of basketball fans, also is recognized as well as Michael Graziano, and Robert Burgess. Football ! What is the first name to reach your ears ? Of course, Robert Scharnweber. Other footballers, however, include: Christy Armstrong, Rol ert Burgess, Maurice Graziano, Loran Harris, Nile Oldham, and Robert Tillotson. Spring ! Baseball ! Robert Tillotson ! Quite a com- bination! We also have Michael Graziano, Maurice Graziano and Nile Oldham to represent us in baseball. You have undoubtedly heard of William Downey ' s swimming and track record, and also of Ellis Sheldon ' s brilliant track record. But there are no June graduating boys on this year ' s tennis team. The girls claiming these honors are Jessie Andersen and Ruth Wenger. Several all-around girl athletes are in the June grad- uating class : Jessie Andersen, Mary Fini, Helen Glew and Ruth Wenger, representing Girls ' Athletic Asso- ciation. Musicians? Unnumbered! Lester Bissinger ' s flute, reached the city contest. We have Richard Christian, with his French horn; Grace Coburn, with her flute; Robert Frank, the unsurpassed drummer ; Raymond Galenbeck with his French horn, and Raymond Gar- lick, the prominent bass player. Elgin Flite, that great big, tall man, plays the French horn and Mary Hollingsworth, the excellent clarinet player, deserves recognition. Alfred King, the German band guide, makes the baritone sing. ' ' The Laughing Trombone is the title deserved by Eva Jo Mason and her instrument. In the orchestra we have Albert Graziano, the violinist, who touches the heart strings of many girls. Other artists of this great class who excel include Glenn Kllenwood, whose name you see appearing on so many posters that hanjg in the Lincoln lialls, entered a A. I. B Building Modern business training for high school and college grad- uates. A. I. B. graduates are expertly trained young men and women, selected from the upper 40% of m ' gh school and college graduates throughout the state — the cream of character, personality and efficiency. Every county of Iowa is represented. These ambitious young men and women are specially quali- fied by natural ability plus A. I. B training for positions with the leading business institutions of Des Moines and Iowa. Write for A. I B. Yearbook. Select the A. I. B. as your school. You will always be proud of that distinction. AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS E. O. FENTON, President (Accredited ) Des Moines, Iowa Portraits for the Graduate Is a Specialized Part of Our Service STUDIO 420 Ninth St. Dial 4-0 1 09 27 COST, (gSGV 0

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The Senior Railsplitter ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL Our Last Song Together (Sung to A Perfect Day — Carrie Jacobs-Bond) When we come to the end of our high school days And we find ' tis time that we part. Though zve go to live in our many ways, These years linger in every heart; Yet we feel very sad when we say adieu To friends and to teachers true, For our souls are dull though our lives arc neiv As we journey azvay from you. Though our eyes may be bright as we seek our fate — Though we view the future with tears — lf T c must thank our school as we graduate For all that it ' s done in past years. So we give our farewell to Maroon and Gold, The symbol of Lincoln High, Tor ' tis in new work that we are enrolled And zv e now must say goodbye. IT hen we have much hope and have visions, too, When our minds fill with pleasant thoughts Of the years ivc spent zealously with you — When the gate of success unlocks. Our thoughts will forever retain you near — Our hearts will have naught to fear — .v we pass from the halls of old Lincoln dear To new fields that may soon appear. Smart, Safe Travel Yellow Cab Co, Dial 3-1111 The Thinking Fellow Calls a Yellow CENTRAL ENGRAVING COMPANY ARTISTS DESIGNERS ILLUSTRATORS Manufacturing Photo Engravers Complete Printing Plate Service for College and High School Annuals Catalog • Booklet • Direct Mail • Magazine Dial 4-7833 DES MOINES, IOWA GRADUATES OF THE JUNE ' 35 CLASS We wish to express our sincere gratitude for your splendid patronage. SARWIN STUDIO 3I5 Kraft Building Dial 3-7236 26

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The Senior Railsplitter ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL drawing at Grinnett, Winning first place in the second division; Rose Sposeto, who sent a bust to the Des Moines public library. Again we mention Robert Frank, but this time for his brilliant work in the city oratorical contest. Coupled with this orator of the day is Doris Barr, whose bril- liant mind gave her an opportunity to represent Lin- coln in the extemporaneous contest this spring. Editors and journalists! Yes, we have them. Who? Frank Mauro Editor Senior Railsplitter Circulation Manager, Assistant Editor regular Railsplitter Grace Coburn, Associate Editor Senior Railsplitter Mary Kini. Sports Editor Greenhorn issue Stuart Geil, Sports Editor both publications Helen Glew, Sports Editor Greenhorn issue Albert Graziano. Business Manager Senior Railsplitter Maurice Graziano, Assistant Sports Editor both publications Evelyn Stady, Extra Curricular Senior Railsplitter Wayne Lee, Picture Editor both publications Michael Graziano, Circulation Manager Senior Railsplitter Leadership ! Yes, we have leaders, too. Lester Bissinger is president of Lincoln High chapter of Na- tional Honor Society of secondary schools; William Downey, president of Senior Student Council and the International Understanding cluh; Stuart Geil, presi- dent of the June, 1935, graduating class. Other June leaders include: Eva Jo Mason, senior class secretary; Robert Scharnweber is vice president oi both senior student council and senior graduating class; Kvelvn Stady is senior class secretary; and Ruth Wenger, senior council secretary. Everyone in Lincoln has experienced at some time the unfailing service of the library statT. Poor girls are now leaving this service unit, including Jessie Andersen, Doris Rarr, Pauline Buhrer, and Marie Harbert. What will he left of the Lincoln chapter of National Honor Society when Jessie Andersen, Doris Barr, Lester Kissinger, ( ilenn Kllenwood, Clara Patterson, Evelyn Stady, and Robert Scharnweber leave? Xot much recognition is given those shop and stage hands who are always willing to give their services, so here ' s final praise to Everett Allison and Stuart Geil. Two girls always assisting J. R. Anderson in the business department deserve acknowledgment. They are Pauline Buhrer and Louise McDaniel. Hilarities! Without Raymond ( ialenheck where would we have been? We had the old trusties to hack us also, in Lucille Allen, Marguerite Bender, Robert Frank. Grace Glessner, Dorothy Parks, Albert Grazi- ano, and Phyllis Morris. Boomerang ! Remember Robert Frank? The June class was represented by Llaine Ellerman, Maurice (ira iano, Alfred King, Colleen Myers, Audrey Potts, and Rose Sposeto. WHITE EAGLE SERVICE STATION Stop and gas with Gene and Merr 3406 S. W. 9th St. KEHM ' S- For Fl„u er Alway a Lincoln Bootter Stor« : 9th Walnut Cwh oii e t K. 1 5th (»rand DIAL 3-5276 THE NATIONAL LIFE COMPANY Des Moines, Iowa — extends its sincere congratulations to the gradu- ating class of Abraham Lincoln High School and with your best interest in mind, offers this one suggestion: You cannot learn too early what a tremendous aid Life Insurance can be in facing your new obli- gations. It would be very wise indeed if you were to set apart some of the money earned in your first job for investment in your first life insurance policy. Printers of the Regular RAILSPLITTER Up-to-a-quality Union Label printing that really satisfies the customer at a price he can afford to pay Publishers of The Merchants Messenger and Park Avenue News MESSENGER PRINTING COMPANY 906 Park Avenue Phone 3-1567 Des Moines, Iowa Have Your Eyes Examined Once a Year Registered Optometrists Dr. Sheldon Gladstone Dr. Floyd E. Henry New lowa-Des Moines Bank Bldg. 516 Walnut Street Des Moines, Iowa 28