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

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' Prexy Worthington speaks E ARE now ready to depart into the world with our high school education. Some of us will further our education by going on to college, others will go into the busi- ness world, still others will remain at home . . . either as ones unable to enter college, or ones un- able to enter the business world. In some cases it may be our own fault, but in most cases it will not ... it is the system that is at fault. The world does not owe us a living . . . our government does not owe us a living . . . but it does owe us an opportunity to make a living. Facts prove that there is not an opportunity for everyone, at present, to make a living. We should not feel abused. Put under the same circumstances, with the same amount of, and same kind of, experiences, we would do the same things as those before us have done. We may be getting our education in better schools, than did those before us. We may, as a generation, because more students are going through school, acquire more knowledge. But, as has been said over and over again, it is not how much you know, but how well you use that which you do know. It is hoped that through educating us in these circumstances and experiences we will not fall into such depressing depths. We should be grateful to the older generation for the fact that they have, and are, through experience and schools, educat- ing us regarding the depressing state of worldly affairs. If they cannot solve the world ' s depress- ing problems, at least they are making it easier for us. We have heard over and over again that there are greatly depressing economic problems chal- lenging us. I repeat, there are greatly depress- ing economic problems challenging us, problems so depressing that those that have accepted their challenge have not met it. We are not expected to overcome this economic challenge immediately upon graduation, but wc will profit by other ' s mistakes. When we do have an opportunity to overcome this challenge we will do it, and accomplish it thoughtfully and hon- estly. Beside this economic challenge is a challenge even greater, and far more important. It is one that challenges our integrity. Whatever we do, whatever we engage in, we will always find that challenge. It has always been before humanity, and always will be. That generation that can nearest meet this challenge of integrity, or up- rightness, soundness and honesty, is the genera- tion that will prosper most, both economically and socially. I once heard a man give a talk on four words — ought, can, will, and have. He said some of us say . . . Yes, there are certain things that ' ought to be done, but that ' s as; far as we go. Then, he stated . . . some of us say that there are things that ' ought ' to be done and ' can ' be done. Still others say . . . there are works that ought, can and will be done. When we ac- complish these facts we can certainly look back and say they have been done. May we be in this last group that says there are things that ought to be done, we can do them, we will do them, and then be able to say we have done them. However in doing them may we keep a portion of this poem in our minds : Be Strong! Wt are not here to play, to dream, to drift; IV e have hard work to do, and loads to lift. Shun not the struggle . . . face it; ' tis God ' s gift — Be Strong! It matters not how deep intrenched the zvrong, Hozv hard the baltlc goes, the day how long; Faint not — fight on! Tomorrow comes the song. ★ ★

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i6 Abraham Lincoln High School Chips of Integrity JANUARY, 1937, CLASS Reading from left to right, back row: Gooding, Youngquist, Cleary, Bianco, Pilmer, Siison, Willoughby, Marchand, Crowell. Fourth row: Walden, Shackelford, E. Burmeister, Acri, K. Burgess, Ogden, Stickler, Smith, Maxon, McClintic. Third row: Fiske, Goens, J. House- . ■ - T 1 T I ' ...11. V X X x ' x ; x x x x X X X X X p ' x X X x man, Sidle, Evans, C. Proper, Tinlin, Hickman, L. Comiskey, T. Procopio, Thompson. Second row: Conn, Johnson, Lurie, Stubbs, K. Davis, H. Casady, Hedberg, Zandell, Harvey, Weaver, DeMay. First rote: Trindle, Torri, R. Procopio, Xizzi, W. Mote, Shrock, Poul- M» son, Duff, Dhainin, Lehman, Kemp, Rhunke, Burns. X They Hit the Spot X x X X X ' x, X X X x X X 3«C x p ' x SERVICE STAFFS Reading from left to right, back row: H. Casady, Marino. Third row: D. Steven, secretary Library Staff; Beebe, G. Fosnaugh, Ross; S. B. Hill, dean of girls; K. Davis, Calvert, Simpson; G. A. Arnold, registrar; Bierwith. Second row: Munyon, Woodard, Knouse; R Clark, vice president-treasurer Library Staff; L. Lenhart, president Library Staff; W. Linquist, librarian; R. DeVall, Trindle, If. Hayes, stenographer; Stubbs. First row: M. Woodman, Schrock, Kuel, W. Mote, A. Cartwright, E. Cartwright; H. A. Dunkel- berg, nurse; H. DeVall, R. Procopio, Shepherd.

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Senior International Day . . . tA Joyous Affair OLLOWING the precedent set by the first graduating class of Lincoln High school, Jan- uary. 1927, at the suggestion of Delia Mae Arnold, a member of this class, the June ' 36 class climaxed its gala International Day festivities with an interesting and fascinating program held in the school auditorium Thursday, May 21. This celebra- tion has now become a semi-annual affair for graduates. The theme of this semester ' s revelry was the Olympic Games at Berlin. This was selected by the 12A class, according to Doris Stroud, co-chair- man of the student International Day committee, be- cause emphasis was placed on the selection of a pro- duction which would be fitting and appropriate to styles and modes of this year. Thus, the symboliza- tion of the Olympics was an excellent choice be- cause it is a significant movement among the nations of the world for betterment of mutual understanding between the various racial groups and for universal peace. Main character and principal roles of the Olympic skit were enacted by: Clifton Oliver as the broad- cast announcer; Jean Clingan and Loran Smith, trumpeteers; Frank Domanico, Dan Harlow and Leno Chiesa acting as living trophies; Paul McRae, marathon runner; and Earle Canfield, director of music, during the program. Throughout International Day and also through- out the program, every member of the senior class was garbed in various foreign dress. They were attired in such a manner as to depict the natives of France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Japan, Russia, Spain, Scotland, and numerous other foreign countries. These costumes were made by each individual senior student, with the aid of the committee in charge of the program. The object of this proceed- ing, according to the committee head, was to give the students the original benefit of International Day. Although made by each individual student, Iola B. Quigley, senior history instructor, rendered valuable and efficient service to the seniors in aiding them in their choice and making of costumes. Although the Olympics was the nucleus of the thrilling International Day program, many other actors combined to make this semester ' s one of the most successful International Day productions since its inauguration into Lincoln High. Interwoven throughout the performance were demonstrations of musical prowess and talent of various 12A class members. The June ' 36 senior class committee in charge of International Day was headed by Robert Hammer and Doris Stroud, co-chairmen, ably and efficiently assisted by Earle Canfield, Dan Harlow, Mildred Holmes, and Gertrude Timmons. The faculty committee advisory group was com- posed of Virginia M. Dewey, senior economics in- structor; J. R. Anderson, director of commercial studies; and Iola B. Quigley, senior history instruc- tor. Other faculty assistance was received from Frederick E. Engel, director of music; Milton M. Gerhart, senior shops adviser; and Jeanette Lewis, senior art instructor. Integrity . . Double tAward zJtCakes History BECAUSE of outstanding work completed by two boys in the June, 1936 graduating class, and be- cause their Lincoln High school life was so ac- tive, Earle L. Canfield and Robert L. Worthington had the coveted distinction of having their names engraved on the S. Joseph Cup, the first time in the history of Lincoln High that two names have been placed on the cup in one semester. All cup and honoraria awards are a result of recom- mendations voted by the senior class of June 1936, and the Lincoln senior faculty. Earle Canfield, one of the cup men, was awarded four honoraria, one each in leadership, music, scholarship and service. Robert Worthington, the other cup man, received three honoraria, one each in leadership, management, and service. James Louberto ' s record brought him four honoraria, which included journalism, leadership, scholarship and service. Robert Lusk received four honoraria in leadership, music, scholarship and service. Rex M. Feight was awarded three honoraria including leadership, scholarship and service. Five graduates received two honoraria each. They were Lloyd Burnstedt in music and service; Leno V. Chiesa in athletics and journalism; Mary Elaine Oliver in scholarship and service, Betty Jane Tarn in literary ability and scholarship; and Wayne Willett in music and service. Eight graduates received the following honoraria: Carl J. Bobenhouse in service; Ray P. Fontanini in journalism ; Pauline Marie Giannobule in dramatics ; Russell C. Mote in service through music; Felix A. Pascuzzi in music; Henry R. Ritchie in service through music; Doris E. Stroud in scholarship; George Merwin Trissel in music; and James P. Wilhite in service through music.