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

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SENIOR RAILSPLITTER 0 IANUARY, 1939 if 'A' 23 MANKlND'S UNIVERSAL SPEECH ONCE again We take off our hats to the junior music department, on this occasion, for its splendid accomplishments in the operatic field. 'Sunbonnet Girl, the first operetta to be produced by the junior music department, exceeded all ex- pectations and was triumphantly followed this se- mester with the presentation of Peggy and The Pirate, a most colorful and melodious exhibition of fine talent. Mrs. B. Pearl Mapel, who is a graduate of Drake University and the Columbia School of Music and is the instructor of the junior music department, has done excellent work in both of the operettas. When Mrs. Mapel came to Lincoln in October, 1933 there were no junior music organizations or ninth grade classes. She now has two ninth grade classes one of which is a mixed chorus club consisting of fifty selected students who show above average talent, the other available to anyone who wishes to enroll. The chief object of the chorus club is the de- velopment of good ensemble singing as well as solo- ists and small vocal groups. lt was from this or- ganization that the leads for both operettas were selected. The remainder of the parts were chosen from both classes. In Mrs. Mapel's development of students she stresses responsibility, character, and morale. She also believes that once a boy's interest can be drawn to music he is a most loyal and earnest devotee. Also under the sponsorship of Mrs. Mapel is a talent club which gives students a chance to de- velop their special abilities in singing, dancing, and any other form of entertainment. They have exer- cised these talents on club, home room, and as- sembly programs. Operating on the basis of a the- atrical agency, the services of these young enter- tainers are always available for home room and club programs. The students in the chorus club have accomplished many desirable fetes and exchanged performances with other junior high schools of Des Moines. ln the near future they plan to present a program for the City Federation of Clubs. We can all take pride viewing the splendid prog- ress of these talented juniors, we realize that they will remain with the school for several years to come. Music is the true, universal speech of mankind. Diamonds -- Watches - Iewelry M1 5 f CLASS RINGS-PINS W5 E QRDFJ5 GRADUATION GIFTS . ,BBT Jewel-CRS,-, X Large Stock JJBITTLL JUE. E BITTLE. 1-una nom-. snows tgzzlcrzomn to Select from COLD STORAGE FOR FURS 1301 Grand Ave. 213 Sixth Ave. Launderers - Drycleaners Dictl 3-1181 Chas. J. Porter Floral Co. A neighbor of Lincoln High Greenhouse Dial 922 Creston Ave, 4-5835 Smart, Safe Travel Yellow Cab Co. Dial 3 - 11 1 1 E The Thinking Fellow Calls a Yellow 7 l

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22 'lr 'lr ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL 0 DES MOINES, IOWA THE MARCH OF MUSIC MUSIC hath charms to soothe a savage breast, and is so essential in every life that we hesitate to express its relation therein with words. Each and every individual of the student body has an inward pride in the music department and the acclaim and honor it has brought to Lincoln high. Hand in hand with this pride is the realization that for every gain or triumph there must have been a multiple more of Worry and hard work. Mr. Frederick Engel, whose progressive ideas were perhaps the back-bone of these strides, was graduated from North Central College and Syracuse University. He arrived at Lincoln in 1930 with the sole purpose of promoting deserving musicians, and has since proved that Lincoln has them. He has con- verted the Lincoln music department from a small or- ganization to a great institution, and practices many schemes in the every-day development of students. foremost of which is his maxim that individual re- sponsibility is the very foundation of success. Proof that order and method makes all things easy is found in each of the music organizations. The in- strumental division of the department is supervised by a student, another student assumes full responsi- bility of about S5000 worth of band properties. The orchestra is conducted on a similar basis. The chorus, also under the supervision of Mr. Engel, exercises the same principles of responsibility, with the addition of a court which consists of section lead- ers who pass judgment on students who apparently are not functioning to the best of their ability. One of the most important events of the year for the department is the formal concert in the spring, during which the band and choir have guest con- ductors. Following the custom of presenting an operetta annually, this year's presentation will be Naughty Marietta. Then there are those ambas- sadors of good will, the exchange concerts, started in 1934, between the city schools and Valley High. The Lincoln dance band, a private branch of music promoted by the students for experience alone, maintains high standards in its interpretation of popular music. Its members have been most gra- cious in devoting their time for school social pro- grams. Graduates leaving the music department are: Marian Gillaspy, Mary Ann Hutchings, Margaret Locke, Mary Palmer, and Helen Steven. DR. D. M. DANES s. w. 9th and Park Ave. - mai 4-ozzs CO. 1017 WALNUT STREET DES MOINES Phones: 3-1117 - 3-1118 O YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS ARTISTS AND ENGRAVERS Drawings and Plates for Any and All Kinds of Printing C. DE YOUNG FOOD MARKET Quality Meats and Groceries We Deliver 2001 S. E. Sixth Phone 4-5197 O F. E. IACKSON SAND 6: COAL 409 S. W. 9th - 4-3358 PRINTING PLATE Red Ember Nut, 11f4x21f4, 555.75 SERVICE Red Email 15321.23 550 Iowa Best Blackstone All Sizes Guaranteed Stoker f

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24 'k 'A' ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL 0 DES MOINES, IOWA President Morgan's Address WE are now ready to take another step upon the next rung of the ladder of life. This advance is a very important step, for upon it depends our suc- cess. We find as we ascend this ladder that it be- comes more narrow, the rungs are weaker, only in exact places will it bear our weight. Therefore, we must climb slowly, observe, and study each situation carefully, so as not to make mistakes that will hold us back. During these years of our schooling, we, and we alone, are responsible for the amount of education we receive. If We have not taken advantage of this opportunity, We are at fault, for opportunity knocks only once. Some of our characteristics are as important as education and intelligence. Initiative, ability to push forward, and confidence in ourselves that we will make good our efforts, will prove helpful in conquer- ing our tasks. After our graduation, we should be able to esti- mate further these qualities. For many of us will be called upon to carry on in various Ways. Some plan to go to college or business schools to improve our education. Others will seek employment, and hope to advance to higher positions. There also will be problems at our homes that will keep coming be- fore us that have to be solved. Cries for help will be in vain, for others are busy overcoming their own problems, and waiting for so-called lucky breaks is a waste of time. Lucky breaks are made by the ones who are the receivers. We must overcome all these problems by our- selves. Then and then only shall we receive credit, for we are not likely to receive credit that someone else deserves. The graduates of Ianuary 1939 wish to express their gratitude toward the faculty of Lincoln High for their assistance in making us ready for our next attempt to ascend higher on the ladder of life. Class Song of the Class of Ianuary 1939 CTune: Pocketful of Dreams l We're leaving Lincoln High Yes it's time to say good-bye Yet we've got our pockets full of schemes. We'll miss the years spent here To us they have all been dear Yes we've got our pockets full of dreams. We wouldn't take the wealth on Wall street For these halls that we've all trod And we calculate We'll meet our fate And trust in God. Lucky, lucky we Trained by Lincoln's faculty Yes we've got our pockets full of dreams. By Iosephine Woodyard, Ianuary'39 American Institute of Business IOWA'S LARGEST AND MOST DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL OF BUSINESS E. O. PENTON, President Tenth and Grand DES MOINES, IOWA QFully Accreditedl Call us for SPOUTING Free Estimates Barker-Darnes Co. Forty-second and University Phone 5-3181 UUEAL 2352153 p Two Big Yards Des Moines-More Livable and More Beautiful Homes Enroll at IVIIVIE. KENNEDY'S Iowa's Oldest and Newest Beauty School 812-B14-816 Walnut Street Des Moines, Iowa