Vincennes Lincoln High School - Lincoln Log Yearbook (Vincennes, IN)

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Unfortunately, a year can't ave so many positives without few negatives thrown in to alance the scale. As some may ave noticed throughout the ear, the students were slowly utgrowing the school. With his growth came many prob- ems. High numbers of students esiring to take popular and re- trips across the school during five minute passing periods. With the increasing age of Lincoln, built in the late 18oo's, facilities became outdated as well. Lacking an auditorium, the choir was forced to hold concerts at Shircliffe Theatre at Vincennes University, and l school programs and convoca- tions were held in the coliseum. place where a lack of facilities was evident was the physical education department. Parking also posed a problem for stu- dent drivers. Many athletic fa- cilities such as tennis courts and a swimming pool were also un- available on school grounds. Those were the problems, the solution was this: the com- munity of Vincennes pulled to- General Contractors won the bid to build the new school which should be completed by early 1988. The estimated cost of twenty million dollars seems worthwhile after studying the plans of the building. Large rooms, an auditorium, a fully equipped gymnasium, and modern athletic facilities are only a few features of the new tanding Room nly uired classes prompted over- rowded classrooms that left any students standing in the isles on the first day of school. ongested hallways created roblems for many students ho were required to make long As in years past, a few teachers had the inconvenience of being traveling teachers with no room of their own at LHS. During their prep period, these teachers had to use the lounge to prepare lessons. Another gether and chose to build a new school. After many delays ground breaking ceremonies took place in August of 1985, and from there the work began. The architects were james Asso- ciates, and Traylor Bothers high school. So although problems were evident during the 85-86 school year, steps are being taken to remedy them and create a better atmosphere for future students at LHS. Theme 5 A

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Demonstrating the problem of crowded classrooms is this chemistry class. This problem caused many schedule changes at the beginning of each semester. Construction of the new high school be- gan in the fall of 1985. This picture of the construction site was taken in January 1986. Lincoln fans get into the spirit of things at the football sectional against jasper. Several students crash through the hall- ways during a five minute passing period. 4 Theme

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As freshmen Candi Pinkston, Shelby Stedman, Standing Room Qnly Rachel Winters, and sophomore Jo Vermillion take a break from marching in the sweltering heat, Mr. Mark Snyder assists with rhythm. The students spent most of their time at camp in the sun preparing for marching season. In an effort to bridge the gap created by rivalry, Lincoln cheerleaders join with those from Rivet to hon- or the flag before the big game. f me fm t al Xl l Us Senior Karla Settlemyer brings the crowd to it's feet with the Star Spangled Banner. The pep band served as accompanyment for Karla. K I , air' hx YR Q Qi? 'QT get if f left 6 Theme 1 .. as it -N ,