Park Falls High School - Torch Yearbook (Park Falls, WI)

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Pep assemblies during the noon hours gave each class the opportunity to present a skit pertaining to a Cardinal victory. This added humor and entertainment was often just the added touch to create enthusiasm. Midway through the year, Santa Claus came to Lincoln to check up on all. Here he made his presentation at the annual Christmas concert given by the music de- partment at Lincoln.

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Lunch time at Lincoln saw students almost anywhere. Most popular, however, was the noon lunches served in the cafeteria. Others either went downtown for a bite to eat or carried their own lunch from home each day. Every so often, assemblies would enter into a day at Lincoln. They were designed as both educational and entertaining for the entire student body. One of Lincoln’s favorites, Mr. King, came back again this year and filled the atmosphere with music and brotherly love. Dances were held after each home basketball game in the gym. They were put on by various classes and organizations as one of the chief money- making projects of the year. 7

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A federal program ushered in a Neighborhood Youth Corps to high school this year. It gave employment opportunities to 16 students. The work consisted of various duties all of which were performed after school hours. The 1966-67 school year brought forth into the hallowed halls of Lincoln High 104 seniors, 111 juniors, 108 sophomores, 101 freshmen, 59 eighth graders, and 64 seventh graders. The classes were larger than any previous year, bringing sharply into focus the existing cramped quarters. The students’ average class day consisted of seven 50-minute periods with three minute breaks between classes. The noon hour stretched for 40 minutes, giving classmates ample time to eat, converse, and possibly study. To fill the hours, there was a variety of elective subjects ranging from shop and home economics to German, art, chemistry, band, chorus, math, business subjects, and sciences. Along with the electives, the required courses in- cluded World or American history, physical educa- tion, English, American problems, civics, or driver education. A new combo at Lincoln this year was formed, The Joker’s Wild. Their talent was displayed at many school dances and other functions throughout the year. Members included Dean Voight, Alex Taylor, Larry Nordall, Dan Hoffman, and John Pritzl. With the growth of extra-curricular activities came the formation of new clubs and organizations as well as the return of older ones. A pep club came into existence as well as did a student union. Wrestling, basketball, football, and track drew huge crowds, showing that the Lincoln High student really did back his teams. Dramatics, forensics, and debate captured many awards, as well as giving excellent experience to the par- ticipants. All in all, Lincoln High students accomplished enough and gained enough through their exper- iences to really make Old Abe’’ proud of them. 9