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

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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

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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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SENIOR RAILSPLITTER ' IANUARY, 1939 'lr 'A' 25 One First Choice in Des Moines! PERFECTLY PASTEURIZED MILK glance at the deep cream line in a bottle of FLYNN Perfectly Pasteurized MILK is proof of its EXTRA RICHNESS. A taste convinces of its Superior - flavor . . . and the words, Perfectly Pasteurizedf' are the assurance of its absolute Safety. FLYNN is the Preferred Milk in thousands of Des Moines homes. O For Home Delivery Service Call 3-6211 IACOBSON'S aiu, ai Vanilla, Maple Nut and Cherry Flavors MADE IN DES Momss NORTHWESTERN CANDY CO. Manbeck Motor Sales Co. CHRYSLER ' PLYMOUTH 1316 Locust Street Phone 3-3151 High Quality Feeds and Seeds Free AT REASONABLE PR1cEs BETTER FEED 6. SEED CO. S. W. 9th G Creston Delivery Phone 4-5510 DRAMA scored its triumph to the nth degree this semester when the dramatic department saw its aged dream realized in the pres- entation of Sun Up by Lulu Vollmer, under the direction of Miss Vesper Price. The breath-taking emotional capabilities of all of those partici- pating in the production hushed the audiences and inflated the student body with pride and re- spect for the drama of their Alma Mater. Since lanuary, 1936 upon her arrival at Lincoln I-Iigh, Miss Price had anticipated such a success in heavy drama but never before had all of the proper young dramatists been available. Careful selection and shrewd judgment were necessary in choosing the students appropriate for such characters and Miss Price exercised excellent taste. MISS PRICE Those who built the set for Sun Up deserve a pat on the back, too, for perhaps their finest and most realistic piece of work. Not to be neglected either was the skill of the scientists and musicians. Students in the past year have been pioneering in the field of drama and speech and have initiated various new channels which might help to provide a more interesting course. In the drama classes not only have the students given individual interpretations of various characters but written their own script, studied the art of make- up, developed facial expressions, written plays and criticized those written by fellow students. Dramatic students also have the opportunity of exhibiting their talent in school assemblies. This se- mester two one-act plays were given, The Reverend Peter Brice, Bachelor and A Christmas Carol. This year the stage crew, scenic artists, public ad- dress league, costume girls, make-up crew and elec- tricians were organized into one staff and labeled the production staff. The speech classes have added an attraction to their desirability this semester by providing an op- portunity for each student to test the strength of his voice over the public address system. The objective of the speech department has been primarily to develop the conversational abilities of the student, therefore a major part of the work is voluntary. Miss Price enjoys seeing her speech classes as in- formal as possible and believes this is the most ef- fective method of promoting self-confidence. All of those enrolling in drama and speech classes cannot assume the leading roles in plays or give the world's greatest oration but the poise and confidence generated in such a course supply ample compensa- tion in the development of the personality alone.