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

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Des SMo neSy Iowa June 1936 13 Integrity in Salesmanship Reading from left to right, baek rote: Hammer, Acri, Randall, Arnold, Ogden, Nuzutn, Stebbins, Willoughby, DeMay. Fourth row: Pratt, VanDorn, Tinlin, Stickler, K. Burgess, Frederick, Lurie, Nail, Nizzi. Third row: Caligiun, Woodard, Over- holser, Altomari, Sidle, E. Joss, M. Woodman, Keeney, P. Giannobule. Second row: Cooke, Pearson, Fontanini, Max Moon, R. DeVall, Mary Oliver, E. McClintic, Whalen, Thompson, M. Hennum, Alexander. First row: J. R. Anderson, director; Rusher, Johnson, Feight, Mains, Worthington, Burns, Stubbs, Ligouri. ORTY-SEVEX future salesmen and saleswomen IP participated in the fourth annual Des Moines High school day on May 9, sponsored by the Retail Merchants Bureau in cooperation with Clay D. Slinker, supervisor of commercial education, representing the Des Moines public schools. Students received experience and studied the problems found in such lines as art, home economics, broadcasting, controlling, copywriting, journalism, merchandising, selling, window trimming and also as floormen. Firms making this event possible were: Younkers, The Des Moines Register and Tribune, J. C. Penney, Mont- gomery Ward Co., radio stations KRNT and KSO. Wolf ' s, F. and W. Grand, Kresges, Taylors, and Sears, Roebuck Co. Participants in Des Moines High School Day repre- senting all four Des Moines High schools reported for in- structions prior to the day designated as Des Moines High School Day. Senior students were allowed to make out numerous sales checks in an effort to acquaint themselves with differ- ent situations they would be facing as salespersons. Later, they were guided throughout the institution in groups, after which these students immediately reported for work and instructions under regular salespersons, manager-, or in the superintendent ' s office. On Thursday, the day set as preparation day, senior student salesmen were given the opportunity to ask ques- tions, study and sell merchandise, make out saleschecks and perform other duties they would be required to do on Saturday. Rex Feight, who acted as controller in a Des Moines store, states, Des Moines High School Day, in my opinion, and I believe in the opinion of all other students who par- ticipated, is one of the most valuable and educational experiences ever received in the study of salesmanship, merchandising and other commercial subjects. Through it, we found out a little more about the organization and inter-workings of a store, and came to the conclusion that it is the inter-workings, that the customer does not see, that keeps the business running and continually progressing. Florence Willoughby, who worked as a saleswoman says, I certainly profited by my experiences after actually work- ing as a clerk. This actual experience makes me realize the problems that face the salespeople each day. I believe that everyone derived some benefit from Des Moines High School Day which will help them when they secure another chance to show their abilities. J. Russell Anderson, Lincoln ' s merchandising instructor, declared, 1 believe our students will especially benefit from participation in Des Moines High School Day because this actual experience will help them develop confidence in their own ability. Robert Worthington, who acted as assistant superin- tendent in a Des Moines ' store, explained, Des Moines High School Day gave the students the opportunity to put the things learned in their studies into as practical an experience as any that a student might obtain. Dorothy Ogden, Lincoln student saleswoman, exclaimed. To me Des Moines High School Day was one of the most educational projects I ' ve ever participated in. Besides the experience, I had the opportunity of facing the actual problems of selling and meeting different types of people. Due to the good showing made by the oncoming sales- men, a number of these students have been called for extra work at various stores.

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zAbraham Lincoln High School zAdapting Integrity to Human Relationship ■ TAM BETTY JANE, Jefferson— Junior Student Council 9A, Secretary; American Legion Auxil- iary City FIDAC Essay Contest, First Place Winner 6; American Legion Auxiliary State FIDAC Contest, Second Place Winner 6; Co-chairman, June ' 36 Senior Class Banquet Com- mittee; Delegate to Junior Academy of Science Convention 6; G A A 1 , 2, 3, 4,5,6; U A. A. Numeral 3; G. A. A. Monogram 3; G. A. A. All-city Monogram 4; G A. A 1,M)0- Point Mono- gram 5; Honor Society 5, 6, Secretary 6; International Relations Club 4, 6, I resident La Curie Science Club 5, 6; Lincoln-Douglas Debate Club 4; Sports Club 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, President 5; Student Director Tom Sawyer 6. TAMASI LENA, Maple Grove — Junior Character Conference 9A; All-city Musical ' Festival 2; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; National Marching Band Contest 2; National Concert Band Contest 2; Picture Editor of the June ' 36 Senior Railsplitter; Senior Student Council Member 6. TEDRICK, WILLIAM R., Washington— All-city Orchestra 1, 2; Football 3, 5; Homeroom President 4, 5, 6; National Band Contest 2. THOMAS, CONSTANCE B., Maple Grove— G. A. A. 3, 4, 5, 6; Gym Assistant 5; May Fete 2. TIMMONS, GERTRUDE E. D., Park Avenue— Junior Student Council 9A; Music Festival 2, 4, 6; Music Monogram 3; National Concert Band Contest 2, Excellent; National Marching Band Contest 2, Excellent. TRISSEL, GEORGE MERWIN, Park Avenue— A Cappella Choir 6; Hilarities 1, 3, 5; Mixed Vocal Group 6; Martha 5; ALHS Music Mono- gram 6; Piano Accompanist for Sub-district, District, and State Music Contestants 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; Sponsor of Junior Music Club 6; lunior Character Commission, Vice President 9A; Senior Home- room Secretary 3, 4; Senior Stu- dent Council Member 4, 6; Pen- rod 9B; Smilin Through 4; Tom Sawyer 6. VAN DORN, GRANT E.. Calla- nan — Senior Student Council 5. VERSTEEG, Sabin. IOXA WANDA, city Music Festiv Homeroom Presi Band Contest 2, Sub-district Solo WAGNER. ERNEST, Park Ave- nue — Football 3, 5; AL Football Monogram 3, 5. VVILHITE, JAMES P., Park Ave- nue — A Cappella Choir 6; All- al 2, 4, 6; Dance Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; Hilarities 1 3, 6; dent 6; Martha 5; Music Festival 4, 6; National Concert Excellent; National Marching Band Contest 2, Excellent; Contest 6, Good; Tom Sawyer 6. WILLETT, WAYNE, Elm Grove— A Cappella Choir 6; All-city Music Festi- val 4, 6; Co-chairman, June ' 36 Senior Class Baccalaureate Committee; Dis- trict Roys ' ( Hiartet Contest 5, 6, Excellent; District Tenor Solo Contest 5, Good; Hilarities 1, 3, 6; La Curie Science Club 2; Martha 5; Music Festival 4, 6; Stage Hand 3, 4, 5; Stage Manager 6; Sub-district Boy ' s Quartet Con- test 5, 6, Superior; bub-district Tenor Solo Contest 5, 6, Superior 5, Excellent 6; ALHS Vocal Monogram 4, 6. WORK, ARLIE G., Jefferson. WORTHINGTON, ROBERT L., Washington— Junior Student Council 9B, 9A, President 9B, 9A; Co-chairman, June ' 36 Class Day Committee; Honor Society 4, 5, 6; June ' 36 Senior Class President 6; Senior Student Council 3, 4, 5, 6; Treasurer 4, 5. WYCKOFF, LELA E., Park Avenue— Junior Character Commission 9B.

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Abraham Lincoln High School generators of Integrity ROBERT WORTH INGTON, president of the June ' 36 senior class, is one of the outstanding leaders in Lincoln High history. - Better known as Bob, Robert has been a leader in Lincoln High since his seventh grade entrance from Washington elementary school. Worthington was a member of both junior and senior student councils for a number of semesters . . . was always dependable as an active and consistent worker. By virtue of his fine leadership, scholarship, character, and service, Worthington was elected to the Abraham Lincoln High chapter of National Honor Society in 11A. During the past three semesters he has proved a valuable member of this organization. Because of his practical jokes and witty remarks, Bob will always be remembered as a sincere companion and a worthy leader. REX FEIGHT, vice president of the June ' 36 class, was recently named Napoleon by one of the Lincoln instructors because of various medals . . . National Honor Society pin, June ' 36 class pin, Des Moines High School Day ribbon, and controller ribbon, all worn on one coat. Rex entered Lincoln in the eighth grade in 1931 from Norwalk, Iowa, and has since been a class leader and enthusiastic worker on the senior student council. Rex ' s hobby is riding bicycles, which he has driven over 4,000 miles . . . going out with girls . . . and dancing. Napoleon is rather small, measuring 5 feet 7 inches and weighing 130 pounds, but he is chock full of dynamite. Lincoln students and faculty will indeed miss this smiling, yet serious, energetic scholar. JEAN CLINGAN, secretary of the June ' 36 senior class, is one of the most deserv- ing and popular girls in the senior class. Entering Lincoln from Indianola High in 1934 when she was in the tenth grade, it took but few weeks to win friends with her pleasing personality. She is not afraid of work and enjoys doing things for the school. Whenever something is to be completed and no one else will do it, Jean steps in and helps out. She has been prominent in the band, and later in the service orchestra. Jean is a good-looking blonde, is of average size, and enjoys good humor. RUSSELL MOTE, better known in later years as Fibber, entered Lincoln High from Howe elementarv school. During his six years at Lincoln, Russell has achieved one of the highest honors the school can give, membership in National Honor Society. During Mote ' s last year and a half, he has made a great showing in the music department where he was in both the band and service orchestra. Russell being a quiet fellow, usually took his school activi- ties seriously and was chosen by the Lincoln Railsplitter as one of the popular boys in Lincoln High. It was later his fine ability and leadership that won him the treasurership of the June, 1936, class.