Abraham Lincoln Junior High School - Annual Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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Our school is named in memory of Abraham Lincoln. We are proud to belong to a school so named. We like to feel that in our school life we are emulating some of the qualities which helped to make Lincoln the great man he was. Like him, we try to study and prepare ourselves; then per- haps our chance may come. Like him, we are striv- ing to build up strong bodies; like him, we seek to be good citizens of our small commonwealth and to serve others; and like him, we appreciate the hap- piness that comes from having friends. In this, our Annual, we are trying to show how these pur- poses constitute a large part of our life in school. 1930 page three

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In sincere appreciation of the kindly and inspiring guidance as leader, we, the staff, dedicate this 1930 Annual to our teacher and friend, Miss Sarah Burr.

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What I Admire in Lincoln If I had Lincoln's ability to assemble homely words to express my thoughts. 1 might say in Five hundred words or less, ltW'hat I admire in Lin- colnf, Yet, some traits are so outstanding that I shall try to touch upon them in this short paper. First Of all, I admire Lincoln because he was a great worker. His early childhood was crowded with hard labor. When he was seven years old, his physical build enabled him to wield an axe. As time sped on, he developed an increasing capacity for work. I admire Lincoln for his foresight. He early wished to be of service to his God, his country, and his fellowemen. His whole hearted desire and ambition was to prepare himself for this service. I admire him because he was a notable example of a student. He pur- sued his studies with very unusual purpose and determination, not only to understand them at the moment, but to imprint them indelibly upon his mem- ory, for reference when the school-book, to him, was inaccessible. Lincoln was not the dependent student in the school room, but the independent stu- dent by the fireside. He remarked in 1860, 'll now think that the aggregate of my schooling did not amount to one year. His diligence and persever- ance proved a potent aid to him in his continuous battle against great odds and especially in developing his remarkable intelligence. Then his vast good nature, as Emerson said. IIMade him tolerant and accessible to all. His broad good humor running easily into jocular talk, in which he delighted and in which he excelled. was a rich gift to this wise man? I cannot help admiring Lincoln for his humanity. After God. he loved his country and his fellows, and helped both whenever opportunity offered. His heart was filled with understanding and mercy; he could not bear to see even an animal suffer. 'His clear understanding led to a keen, unsurpassable sense of justice, which was prominent throughout his life. His fairness, truthfulness. and honesty I need not portray. Can we help but admire such a man? I cannot overlook his deep sincerity. which best shows itself in these words of Lincoln, spoken in his second inaugural address, tiWith malice toward none; with charity for all ; with Ermness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive to Enish the work we are in. Lincoln was ever the true American. He always held an immediate interest in public affairs, and in many ways, large and small, was of service to his country. He possessed true ability in leadership. As President, he did all in his power to re-establish the Union and uphold the itGovernment 0f the people, by the people, for the people. . He has set an example in leadership, character, and citizenship which tlme.cann0t erase. All men may not hope to be Lincolns, but all may profit by his llfeis example. QUENTIN OGREN, 9A-1, First Semester. 1930 page four