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

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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

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Faculty Row 1: Mrs. Tjaden, Miss Schwirtz, Miss Southam, Miss Peterson, Miss Briscoe, Miss Hills, Miss Nicely, Miss Metz, Miss Shaw, Miss Brouse, Mrs. Tingley, Miss VVeis, Miss Hall, Miss Sanders, Miss McSweeney, Miss Campbell, Miss Cotta. RowZ: Miss Ellis, Mrs. Dunlevy, Mrs: Angus, Miss Fitzgerald, Miss Bowman, Miss Lilas Larson, Miss Baker, Miss Cockfleld, Miss Kjellgren, Miss johnson, Miss Olzmder, Miss Stone, Miss VVorster, Miss Rudolph, Miss Panterson, Mrs. Haupt, Mrs. VVestrmg, Miss Laura Larson, Miss Herrick, Miss Hiland. - Row 3: Miss Seal, Mrs. Billingham. Miss McGuire, Miss Anderson, Miss Dagnan, Miss Gnrde, Miss Hickey, Mrs. Loveland, Miss Murtfeldt, Miss W'hitfleld, Miss Nollen, Miss Brogunier, Miss Whittle, Miss IVIandeville, Miss MCGrmh, Miss Burchflcld, Miss Schrom, Miss XYetzel, Miss Smith. Row 4: Miss Burr, Mr. Hanna, Mr. Nashold, Mr. Skinner, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Clow, Mr. Hansen, Mr. Fowler, Mr. Schade, Mr. Middleton, Mr. Hintzy Mr. Nuniug, Miss Ballard. Absent: Miss Prien, Mr. Gordon. Autographs 1930 page six a4