Lincoln Academy - Lincolnian Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1981 volume:

1981 LINCOLNIAN STAFF Flawn Barber, lean Moss, William Lewis, Garland Stillwell, Paul Herring, North Campus Editor Asst. Editor Copy Editor Sports Editor Advertising THE LINCOLNIAN 1981 Bridgette Baskin Elizabeth Blevins Carla Gadson Juanda Groves Tanje johnson Sharon Jones Irma Salazar Cover Design: William Lewis Artwork: William Lewis Photography: Garland Stillwell William Lewis Ms. Gloria Litton Contributing Photographers: Eric Root Jean Moss Sponsors: Ms. Shirley Gordon Ms. Louise Abner LINCOLN ACADEMY TABLE OF CONTENTS South Campus Monica Tindall, C. Adams P. Cain M. Calzarano C. Cason D. Cooper T. Dumas M. Edwards M. Evans C. Frankouigilia E. Hogan R. Jarvis I. Jones R. Lytle Editor J. Macdonald S. Moore L. Motley M. Olson G. Page M. Palmer S. Powell K. Radford M. Root R. Stewart S. Symmonds C. Townsend J. Williams Theme Page 1 School Life 2 Homecoming 10 Academics 19 Seniors 31 Underclassmen 47 Activities 103 Sports 131 Sponsor: Ms. Dorothy Albright Advertisements 147 Administrators Extend An Optimistic Note. . . The Lincoln Academy is fulfilling its mission It was conceived to be a school which would have expanded curricular offerings and a program that would allow students to accelerate their learning so that they arrive at a pace commensurate with their abilities This educational approach entirely appropriate for an urban school district — is rapidly reaching these two fundamental goals The staff, students and community are to be commended for the implementation of this program which shows strong promise of being in the vanguard of changes that secondary education must accomplish in the future. Rol)ert R. Wheeler Superintendent of Schools As strive to continue the acceleration of student learning, regardless of ability level, many nun-traditional educational exper- iences are offered to our students In a multi racial, multi cultural environment we intend to continue to offer more non-traditional opportunities for student growth to meet the challenges of society in the I980’s and beyond. I want to personally express my appreciation to the staff and student body for the excellent manner with which you have approached non traditional educa tion. William L. Rowan Dean, Lincoln Academy North Having arrived at Lincoln Academy South one semester after the Academy's inception. I have witnessed and participated in many changes. Most significant has been the successful effort to convince students and parents who reside outside of the Lincoln Academy attendance area, that L.A. can deliver accelerated quality education without resulting s tcial problems And I have watched the PTA s of both campuses unite to work towards providing a model school that brings into realization — integration without force. William Love Dean, Lincoln Academy South Monica Tindall Editor, Sourth Campus Living in an age of progress and change, we, at Lincoln Academy, are aware of our responsibility in initiating changes in our school, community, and society. Through innovative programs and accelerated, individualized studies, we are moving forward. The theme, “one step further , best embodies our ideals of progress and change. The theme describes an overall change in attitude, at Lincoln Academy, which is reflected in improved scholarship and a more vibrant school spirit. Each year we are one step closer to realizing our ideals for the Academy. Flawn Barber Editor, North Campus Progressing, Never satisfied with our position. Hoping for better. Never for worse, Starting anew each year, doing one step further. ROLL CALL Roll Call 1981 at Lincoln Academy, North and South, found more than the usual ado as some 1,300 students made their way from class to class. More than the after-summer reunion with old friends, and the getting-to-know-you sessions with new acquaintances, was an indication that a very remarkable school year was about to be recorded in the history-book of Lincoln. Patrons of the school district were no longer wondering if Lincoln could make the Magnet concept work. The pessimists were saying: “We didn’t mean it wouldn’t work the first year.” Others with greater vision, like Sharon Jones, a junior, were summing up the Academy this way: “It gets better and better every year!” Many faculty and staff members were saying that there were many positive experiences that had come together to generate a momentum that could take the Academy through a successful year. Making references to some of these experiences, Ms. Pat Hawkins said, “Our high percentage of retention, the fact that we went over our projected non-minority enrollment of 17.5%, by 4%, we are having positive feed-back from parents, and 50% of the present 7th grade class being non-minority, are just a few of the positive factors responsible for the sense of success.” True enough, students pay little attention to statistics about the school; however, the spirit and sense of movement were contagious. There was a new enthusiasm and a new spirit among faculty, staff and students. As one student said, ”... maybe more pride in our school.” Whatever the reason may be, this enthusiasm was to set the stage for an exciting and productive school year. At the close of the first few weeks, the unwritten headlines for 1981 should read as follows: “Lincoln Academy answers ‘present’ to 1981 Roll Call and proudly announces that we have moved the Magnet program in the past two years, and it is our goal to move the Academy ‘one step further’ for the year 1981.” 4 LINCOLN ACADEMY, 1981 ‘‘Progress and growth are impossible if you always do things the way you’ve always done things.” 7 F - R - E - A - K Do the Freak The Tiger’s way! Get down Way down low . . . Swing your body To and fro . . . 10 TIGERS TRIUMPH AGAIN Fall Sports (Cross Country and Girls’ Volleyball) Ready, aim, shoot! 12 Look at those legs! This fall we had a great season in the sports arena! In addition to inter-scholastic football, we also had teams participating in cross country and girls’ volleyball. The cross country team worked very hard in perfecting their strides and were well rewarded. One member of the team, John Tancredi, said, “I like the challenge of cross country running because you feel you accomplish something after every race.” In the meantime, the girls’ volleyball team was spending time learning the ‘‘how to’s” of their own game. ‘‘We learned a lot about the game, and about each other ’ reported Bridget Walker. These two sports helped to keep Lincoln’s fast sports pace rolling and helped bring about an all-time high in Lincoln’s school spirit. Did you see that? 13 14 South Campus in high gear The Best One Yet! S-O-U-L. We got soul! ‘‘You’re stepping on my dress!' The word Homecoming conjures up images of togetherness and celebration. The corridors of Lincoln Academy were draped in blue and gold, and plastered with pictures of tigers eating eagles. The pep assembly stirred the feeling of competition for the impending football game. A gala array of paraders marched down Woodland Avenue exhibiting a portion of the talent that Lincoln Academy has in abundance. The always exciting football game was followed with the crowning of the King and Queen and their court at halftime. Afterwards, the band played Backstabbers . Homecoming activities were culminated with the dance back at L.A.. which was packed with jubilant fans! But Homecoming is more than celebration. For some, it is a time for a resurgence of pride in school. For others, it is a time to put talent on display. Still, others expend their best effort in being the most enthusiastic fans. There’s always a place and a task for everyone. Homecoming, this third year of Lincoln Academy, was the best one yet! Both North and South Campuses were in high gear! Spirits soared and bubbled over as the L.A. Blue Tigers tromped over the Central Blue Eagles, 19-0! Lincoln Academy returned home triumphant, as we had taken ’one step further’. 15 Royalty, regally attired The time has finally come . . . FALL HAPPENINGS Freedom Shrine Courtesy of the Kansas City Star and the Exchange Club of Kansas City, Lincoln Academy, this year, was designated as the only school in the metropolitan area to house a Freedom Shrine. This ‘Freedom Shrine’ consists of twenty-eight (28) copies of the most famous documents in American history. It is presently located in the Resource Center, offering a valuable learning opportunity for all who use it. 16 Freedom Shrine speaker - Emmett Stephenson. Halloween Festivities As Kansas City carried on a normal business day, Lincoln Academy, North was being invaded by beings not of this world. On October 30, the Drama department threw a Masquerade Jam to earn money for their up-coming projects. Thanks to Ms. Rivette and her classes, the halls were filled with cowboys, space creatures and Shakespearean characters, all heading for the masquerade in the gym. Prizes were offered for the best costumes. The decision was tough, but Lance Malone was declared the winner in his space bounty hunter costume, and Ronald (Flip) Mize took second place in his Incredible Hulk disguise. As the North Campus was being overrun by witches, the South Campus was going pumpkins! A contest was held through the MST’s to determine the best jack-o’-lantern. Pumpkins resembled everything from businessmen and cowboys to cats and space creatures. Everyone involved had lots of fun in the 'designer pumpkin’ display of talent. 17 Back to the Books Sports, banquets, and royalties fade into the background as students focus attention on books, tests and learning. Like Langston Hughes, their declaration is: “We have tomorrow Bright before us Like a flame. Yesterday, a night-gone thing A sun-down name.” 18 ONE STEP FURTHER . . . IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WORKING TOGETHER FOR Mr. Michael Reese hopes that the individualized approach to instruction will give his students an edge in social studies. Some teachers are “merely” interested in their students’ progress; Mrs. Theya Lewis is very enthusiastic about it. A few more lessons and Mr. Henry IV'est may succeed in erasing that puzzled look from his student’s face. Advanced Placement English for Mrs. Mabel Moore and her students also had a serious side to it. In addition to regular classroom instruction, they spent two class periods weekly at Penn Valley, with Dr. Jeremiah Cameron as instructor. 20 A BETTER TOMORROW College day is an added academic opportunity open to all juniors and seniors. By talking with college representatives, students may explore and learn more about college programs. If computers are about to take over, Earnestine Wilkes knows that she’d better be prepared. A good background in science, means extensive lab work, among other things, in Mrs. Joanne Sabatka's chemistry class. For Sybil Buford, language arts classes don’t have to be routine. When Bennie Smith and Vernon York slip away from the building, two days, weekly, they mean business. They're on their way to U.M.K.C. for an advanced math class. ADMINISTRA TION Richard Gooden Assistant Dean-North Campus Bonnie Dennis Assistant Dean-North Campus William Rowan Dean-North Campus Listens and learns from students Richard Hill Assistant Dean-South Campus Linda Herrin Assistant Dean-South Campus William Love Dean-South Campus Knows that being a good dean means getting to know the students Richard Mayfield Counselor-North Campus 22 Robert Russell, Assistant Dean and Charles King, Counselor-North Campus, preparing for pre-enrollment SPECIAL SERVICES Bettye Berry Instructional Motivator South Campus Doris Harris SAC - South Campus Pat Hawkins North Campus Birdell Jackson South Campus Gladys Riley Instructional Motivator - South Campus Does Jerre Leibee, Counselor - North and South Campuses, have all the answers for Michael Walker, eleventh grader? Luther Brown Student Adjustment Center - North Campus Genevieve Stalling Idea Room - North Campus Vincent Wainright Instructional Motivator Aide - South Campus Avis Wheelock • MST Dorothy Williams - SAC Claudia Willis Home School Coordinator 23 LANGUAGE ARTS AND French Teacher, Mr. Boyer assists students outside of the classroom. William Bayman Social Studies Stephen Bland English Renee Bolden Aide Louise Abner language Arts Dorothy Albright Language Arts James Boyer French Sybil By ford Social Studies Diane Cate Social Studies Edward Clay Language Arts Marianne Daley Reading Shirley Dukes Social Studies Furgan Elamin language Arts Aide Lucille Flomerfelt English Dexter Finley- Reading Aide Russell Gann Social Studies Clarence Gant Building Substitute Hattie Gassaway Social Studies Christine Ghrist Social Studies Homer Gillespie Social Studies Shirley Gordon English M 24 FACULTY SOCIAL STUDIES H. Gunter Social Studies Betty Hawkins Librarian Barbara Hayden Reading Clifford Jackson Teacher’s Aide Carolyn James English and Debate Bonita Jones Reading Cosette Kelly English Alicia Ketchum Reading Theya Lewis Social Studies Linda Lucas Reading and Language Arts Alfred Luke Building Substitute Larry Mason Language Arts Judy Morgan Social Studies Lowell Premer English Michael Reese Social Studies Gabriela Robb Spanish Ella Mae Rowan Librarian Willie A. Smith Social Studies Ledia Soderland Spanish Marla Tollett Special Education Elizabeth Willis F rench Ms. James assists students in keeping track of debate material. FACULTY Pamela Bowen Physical Education Jamesetta Cameron Physical Education Marilyn Deister Physical Education Chester Dixon Industrial Arts Everett Draper Driver’s Education George Foster Physical Education Bettye Givens Physical Education Walt Haslam Bldg. Substitute Gilbert I ane Small Engine Repair Gloriann Lytton Photography Robert Rashad Physical Education Juanita Riggins Home Economics Manfred Sasser Physical Education Kathryn Smith Home Economics Osceola Thomas Business PRACTICAL ARTS Mr. Watson explains the theory behind Practical Arts. 26 FACULTY MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE Mr. Kohl and Dissecting Team explore the Algebra presented graphically is easy to mysteries of science. grasp, says Mr. Mitchell. Alma Branch Science Cathy Cavert Science Marily Cochran Science Ernestine Cooper Mathematics Essie Daniels Science Jeanne Davidson Mathematics Peggy Dillon Science Ray Gill Mathematics Sally Hamill Mathematics Marceline Iloka Science Shirley Johnson Mathematics John Robert McCoy Mathematics Karen Puett Mathematics Rosie Rodgers Mathematics Gloria Webb Mathematics Aide FACULTY 27 FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS Sandra Carpenter Speech Drama Glenda Cook Art George Davis Instrumental Music Michael Dolman Accompanist Making Music with Mr. Davis FACULTY Keith Madden, Eliza- Paul Herring of Mrs. Rivette’s drama class, entertains the student beth Blevins and Walter body in “Toys Take Over for Christmas”. Hicks strive for perfec- tion in Mr. Reddens art class. OFFICE AND SECURITY Annette Bair Attendance Jane Brown Secretary Rose Carter Registrar Cloetta Giles Attendance Ruby Hughes Book Clerk W. Major Secretary Hildred Toilette Registrar - South Campus Raymond Hodges Security Dorothy Martin Security Diamond Warren Security SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR Mrs. Mabel Moore For Mrs. Moore, “dedication to teaching , has been an ingrained part of her philosophy and her life. Mrs. Moore’s teaching career has spanned 30 years. She began teaching kindergarteners in Illinois State School for Boys. Upon ending her 7 year hiatus in Illinois, Mrs. Moore immigrated to Kansas City and became a reading teaching at Lincoln High School. Mrs. Moore has left an indelible mark on the minds of numerous young people over the past 20 years while she has taught at Lincoln. She has contributed her time and talent in diverse ways. Along with her teaching responsibilities, she has worked on committees — Textbook and Honor Society. She has sponsored the senior class and a Culture Club which grew out of her students’ desire to further their knowledge of their culture and the desire to share their knowledge with others. Since the Academy's inception, Mrs. Moore has chaired the English Department which includes classes in foreign language, and reading. Having spent 30 continuous years as an instructor, Mrs. Moore summarizes her feelings this way: Teaching has been a rewarding career as I've always had a great affection for children and young adults. Watching minds mature and seeing the wonders of learning never fail to delight me. It has made the past 30 years never cease to be a challenge. Every time a st udent comes back to say “thank you , I feel my time has not been wasted.” DEDICATED SERVICE Mr. Fred Coleman Mr. Fred Coleman, a fifteen year veteran teacher at Lincoln, deserves more than a pat on the back. His service of dedication to youth is an impressive one and includes the following: Math teacher, Chairman of the Special Education Department, Sponsor of the senior class, and chairperson of various committees on instruction and discipline. Since the organization of the magnet program, Mr. Coleman has chaired discussion groups, and shared with the faculty his expertise and experience in individualized instruction. He has also sponsored, through Mutual Support Teams, various charity projects. Most recently, he has co-chaired and worked with the North Central Evaluation Committee — a project to which he devoted many long and tiring hours. Mr. Coleman, in summing up, makes mention of his teaching career as an experience that afforded him tremendous opportunity to work with and for many young people on whom he has made an indelible impression. To Mr. Coleman, Mrs. Moore and other teachers as dedicated as they, the Lincolnian staff pays its deepest respect. It is our wish that many students and teachers will continue to learn from the exemplary and professional careers of two very fine teachers. “THE CLASS WITH CLASS” Senior Officers and Cabinet Kneeling: Daryl Grayer - President 1st Row: (left to right) Brenda Jones, Debra Hubbard, Angela Robinson - Vice-president, Patricia Jackson - Secretary, Jean Moss. 2nd Row: William Lewis, Marquetta Frazier, Joanna Richardson, Donald Conway, Pamela Dickerson - Asst. Secretary, Rossie Redmond and Daryl Davis Daryl E. Grayer expresses his feelings about being president this way: “Patience is not the only quality a president must possess, but I’ve found that it’s the quality of most importance.” Daryl has devoted much of his time and great effort to making the senior class what it is, “Number one”. Daryl is grateful to the senior class for having and keeping the faith that he could fulfill his elected office. Daryl has been active in both varsity football and basketball since his sophomore year. Daryl’s will to the underclassmen is to strive for excellence. Mr. and Miss Senior Jean Moss, Miss Senior, is grateful to the senior class for selecting her as a representative of “The Class with Class”. “I feel anyone who occupies this position should carry herself in a manner which expresses the attitudes, emotions and thoughts of the ladies of ’81 as a whole.” Jean is an honor student, active in many of Lincoln’s extra-curricular activities. Her ambition is to be a Mechanical Engineer specializing in design. Jean wishes for every lady of ’81 what she hopes for herself in the future, success and happiness in all endeavors. Thomas A. Prewitt, Mr. Senior, has received the highest honor a high school football player could hope to receive: Most valuable player in the Inters- cholastic League. Another honor, Thomas feels, is reigning as Mr. Senior. “It’s satisfying knowing that your class feels that you can represent them in any situation.” Kaliqah D. Abdullah Carrie Alexander Fredrick Armstrong Stud. Govt. Vice Pres.. Track Band. Book Club. Concert Gospel Ambition: Electrical Engineer Ambition: Fashion Career Model Choir. Debate. Explorer. Honor Roll, Pep Club, Pom-Pun Squad. Stud. Govt. Youth for Christ Ambition: News Commentator Sheila Ashley Pom-Pon Squad. Tigerettes Ambition: Cosmetologist Rosalyn Beauregard Track Ambition: Track Star Sharon Bennet Soph. Princess mbition: Bookkeeper Melanie Bentley Sherrilyn Black Explorers. Majorette. Pep Club. Soph. Sec.. Track Ambition: Fashion Merchandiser Sharon Blaylock Reginald Bowen Track Ladoi Boydston Pep Club. Stud. Govt., Track. Youth for Christ Ambition: Commercial Artist Dana Boyd kins Pom-Pon Squad Ambition: Nurse’s Aid 33 Andrew Boykins Chess Club, Football Ambition: Successful Businessman David Brown Football. Wrestling Ambition: Artist or Pro Football Player Wilburt Brown R.O.T.C., Rifle Team, Drillteam, Stud Govt. Robert D. Bussey Debate. R.O.T.C. Rifle Team Ambition: Engineering Major Terry Butler Football Ambition: Engineer Rosita Cason Explorers. French Club. Pep Club Ambition: Registered Nurse Theresa Chapman Girls' Volleyball. Swimming Team Ambition: Successful Business-person Donald Conway Basketball. Sr. Cabinet. Track. Varsity Football. Wrestling Ambition: To Succeed Alonzo Cooper Dorothy Cooper Diane Crawford Christine Davidson Colorguard. R.O.T.C. Drillteam. Rifle Team. Stud. Govt. Ambition: Airforce Explorers, Pep Club Ambition: Hair Stylist Sr. Cabinet U Kellye Davidson Daryl Davis Trilby Dydell Darla Easter Ambition: Certified Public Accountant Drama. Explorers, Gifted and Talented, Ambition: Accountant French Club, Stud. Govt. Honor Roll, -lr. Cabinet. Stud. Adv. Comm., Stud. Govt., Track, Youth for Christ Ambition: Computer Programmer Margaret Evans Jeffery Ferguson Carol Foster Kathalen Foster Ambition: Engineer Ambition: Auto Repairman Marquita Frazier Lynn Gant Book Club. Football Manager. Pep Ambition: Commercial Artist Club, Stud. Govt.. Yearbook Staff Ambition: Registered Nurse Arnold Garcia Dorothy Gibson Ambition: Nurse or Model 35 Kimberly D. Gilbert Drama, Girls’ Basketball, Girls’ Volley- ball. Sr. Cabinet, Track Ambition: Computer Programmer Phillip Gilmore Band. Concert Gospel Choir. Debate, Youth for Christ Ambition: Computer Programmer Daryl E. Grayer Book Club, Chess Club. Jr. Class Pres., Sr. Class Pres., Track, Varsity Basket ball, Varsity Football Ambition: Computer Science Major Tim Greene Evette Groves Baseball. Girls' Basketball. Tennis Ambition: I egal Secretary Juanda Groves Choir. Dissecting Team. Gifted and Talented, Stud. Govt.. Yearbook Staff, Yearbook Queen Ambition: Purchasing Agent Tonya D. Hayes Concert Choir. Debate. Pep Club Ambition: Certified Public Accountant Micheal Harston Basketball. Cross Country. Varsity Football. Track Ambition: U.S. Marines Leslie Hendricks Gifted and Talented. Yearbook Photo- grapher Paul Herring Debate, R.O.T.C. Rifle Team. Sr. Prince. Stud. Adv. Board. Stud. Govt., Yearbook Staff Ambition: Film Producer Kim Herron Penny L. Holman Band. Basketball Sweetheart. Book Club. Drama. Explorers. Homecoming Princess. Honor Society. Miss Jr.. Pep Club. Stud. Govt.. Varsity Cheerleader Capt. Ambition: Fashion Merchandiser 36 Cheryl Hooks Lynette I. lies Debate, Dissecting Team, (lifted and Talented. Honor Society. Newspaper Staff, Yearbook Staff Ambition: Emergency Rm. Physician Patricia Jackson Joyce Horne Ambition: Airline Stewardess Debra Hubbard Pom-Pon Squad. Sr. Cabinet Chairper- son, Stud Adv Comm., Stud. Govt. Ambition: Police Officer Rhonda Hunt Gifted and Talented Bridgette Jackson Faye Jackson Gary Jackson Biology Club. Explorers. Pep Club. Ambition: Computer Programmer Varsity Cheerleader Ambition: Model Fashion Merchan- diser Brenda Jones Football Manager Carla D. Jones Charles Jones Equity Dancers 3 Laura Jones Yolanda Kearney Anita Kelley Book Club, Explorers. Pep Club. Stud. Debate. Explorers, Pep Club. Sr. Govt. Cabinet. Track. Varsity Cheerleader Ambition: Journalist Ambition: Business Adminstrator William H. Lewis Rhonda Martin Bonita McDowell Band. Asst. Drum-Major. Biology Club. Bowling Team. Kxplorers Post Pres.. Gifted and Talented. J. A.. Marching Cobras. Pep Club. R.O.T.C.. Stud. Adv. Comm.. Stud. Govt.. Yearbook Copy Editor Ambition: Comp. Prog. Systems C« iris' Volleyball. Girls' Basketball. Honor Society, R.O.T.C., Yearbook Staff. Yearbook Princess Ambition: Sociologist Sonvanyetta Milligan Drama. Stud. Govt.. Swimming Team. Track Ambition: Accountant Michelle Mitchell Concert Gospel Choir, Honor Roll. R.O.T.C. Ambition: Successful lawyer Ronald L. Mize Baseball. Basketball. Stud. Govt. Ambition: Pro Baseball Player Cynthia V. Lattimore Band. Book Club. Dissecting Team. French Club. Honor Roll. R.O.T.C., Yearbook Staff Ambition: Family Physician Sherri Ann Miller Ambition: Registered Nurse Rosemary Monroe Ambition: Secretary or Nurse Gerren Moore Baseball. Track, Varsity Football. Varsity Yell-Leader Charita Murray Book Club Ambition: Medical Assistant Sharon Pugh Debate, Football Manager, Gifted and Talented. J.V. Sweetheart, Stud. Adv. Comm., Stud. Gov't., Varsity Cheer- leader Ambition: Fame and Fortune Sheila Moore Pep Club Ambition: Computer Programmer Howard W. Morgan Ambition: Doctor Jean M. Moss Explorers, Gifted and Talented. Homecoming Queen. Honor Roll, Honor Society, Miss Sr.. Pom-Pon Squad. Stud. Govt., Yearbook Staff Co-Editor Ambition: Mechanical Engineer Felice H. Myers Ambition: Professional Photographer Robert North Explorers, Football. Honor Roll, Stud Govt. Ambition: Computer Programmer Pamela M. Phillips Pep Club. Spanish Club Ambition: Accountant Ralph Rand Mr. Soph., .Ir. Homecoming Prince, Stud. Govt., R.O.T.C. Rossie Redmon Choir, Drama Ambition: Make-up Artist Charita Reese R.O.T.C.. Spanish Club. Track. Year- book Staff Ambition: Cosmetologist 39 Andre Rentie Rand. Baseball. Chess Club. Cross Country'. R.O.T.C., Stud. Govt. Ambition: To Be Successful Pamela I. Robinson Book Club, Pep Club. Pom-Pan Squad Ambition: Registered Nurse Lynn Rowe Basketball, Football, Photography Club, Stud. Govt. Ambition: Attorney of Law Joana Richardson Concert Choir. Sr. Cabinet. Girls' Volleyball Ambition: Beautician Frank A. Roberts Debate, Drama, Football Ambition: Media Communications Angela R. Robinsin Biology Club. Choir, Girls Basketball. Jr. ('lass Sec.. Sr. Class Vice-Pres. Sandra Robinson Sharon Robinson Stephon Ross Book Club, Concert Gospel Choir, Drama. Junior Achievement, Track Debate. Pom-Pan Squad. R.O.T.C., Ambition: Fashion Designer or Lawyer Stud. Govt., Youth for Christ Ambition: To Be a Star Jorge Samuel Varsity Basketball. Track Bennie L. Smith Julia Smith Honor Society, Track. Varsity Football Pep Club, Stud. Govt.. Yearbook Staff Ambition: Engineer Ambition: Dentist 40 Garland H. Stillwell (lifted and Talented, R.O.T.C., Track. Wrestling, Vanity Football. Yearbook Photographer, Sporta Editor Ambition: Architectural Engineer Simone Terrell Honor Roll, Pom-Pon Squad Capt., Sr. Cabinet Ambition: Computer Programmer Valencia Tivis Explorers. Majorette Ambition: Certified Public Accountant Daphne Watson Linda K. Basketball Manager. Drama, Girls’ Ambition: lawyer Volleyball. Explorers, Girls’ Volleyball Manager. Stud. Govt. Ambition: lawyer Webb Lorine Webb Biology Club, Concert Goapel Choir. French Club Ambition: Doctor Marquetta Wilkins Cheerleader. Junior Achievement. Pep Club Ambition: Fashion Designer Cathy Williams Pom-Pon Squad Ambition: lawyer Debra Williams Biology Club. Dissecting Team. Gifted and Talented. Honor Roll, Newspaper Editor, Book Club Pres. Ambition: Doctor Ricky D. Turner Book Club, Stud. Govt. Ambition: lawyer Princess Wilkes Debate. Gifted and Talented. Honor Society, Junior Achievement, Swim- ming Team Ambition: TV Script Writer or Reporter Gayle Williams Colorguard. Explorers, Pep Club. R.O.T.C.. Soph. Princess. Stud. Govt.. Track Ambition: Successful Black Woman 41 Laurette Williams Ambition: Finish Collette Pamela Williams Explorers, Pep Club, Track Ambition: Engineer Reginald Williams Baseball. Crust Country, Varsity Has ketball (M.V.P. of I.L.) Ambition: Pro Baseball Player Taymonia Williams Concert Choir, Explorers. Girl Scout Ambition: Music Specialist or Enter- tainer Shelda Wills Pom pon Squad Manager Ambition: Key Punch Operator Tanya L. Yancey Biology Club, Explorer, Girls' JV Baseball Capt. Girls' Volleyball. Jr. Princess. ROTC Princess. Yearbook Staff Ambition: Registered Nurse Vickie Yarber Biology Club. Book Club. Stud Govt.. Yearbook Staff Ambition: Registered Nurse Vernon E. York Band, Dissecting Team. Gifted and Talented. Honor Society. Jr. Cabinet, Stud. Govt., Track. Varsity Football. Wrestling Ambition: Electrical or Mechanical Engineer Diane Brown Wayne Drew Mark Eberra Hamp Fondren Homecoming King. Mediation Arbitra Yell Leader. Varsity Football tion. National leadership Conference. Stud. Govt. Pres. 42 Terri Harris Ramonda McClelland Freshman Princess Girls’ Volleyball, Tigerette Ambition: Famous Dancer Dwayne Jones Anthony Mills Drama, Debate. Martial Arts Thomas A. Prewitt Band. Baseball. Basketball. Chess Club. Photography Club, Stud. Govt.. Track, Varsity Football, Yearbook Staff Derek Youngblood Judith Johnson Lance Mallia Pep Club. Pom pon Squad Theo Mitchell Sylvester Norris Sammy Williams Varsity Football Band. Biology Club. Cross Country. Mr. Junior. Tennis, Track 43 SENIOR POLL MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Jean Moss Bennie Smith MOST POPULAR Gerren Moore Christine Davidson i BEST LOOKING Shayne Bronson Sharon Bennett BEST DRESSED Charles Jones Patricia Jackson CLASS FLIRT Penny Holman Gerren Moore MOST ATHLETIC Kimberly Gilbert Daryl Grayer BEST ALL ROUND Kimberly Gilbert Daryl Grayer MOST SCHOLARLY Jean Moss Bennie Smith BEST DANCER Charles Jones Kimberly Gilbert 44 BEST CURLS Patricia Jackson Ricky Turner SEXIEST Juanda Groves Hamp Fondren PRETTIEST EYES Carla Jones Sylvester Norris SHYEST STUDENTS (Not shown) Darla Easter Joyce Samuels COOLEST Rossie Redmon (Not shown • Andre Rentie) BEST PHYSIQUE Hamp Fondren Kimberly Gilbert BELL AND BEAU Donald Conway Kimberly Gilbert MOST TALKATIVE Gerren Moore Trilby Dydell BLUE AND GOLD William Lewis Rosita Cason 45 WORKING AND MOVING AHEAD UNDERCLASSMEN The definition of president is, “one who presides”. But Darrin Greene, president of the Junior Class, found out that there is much more to the job than a fancy title. “It’s a hard job!” exclaimed Darrin, “It demanded qualities of me that I didn’t know I possessed. Yet, I somehow found them.” Darrin said, “It always felt good to know that the class was backing me 100%. The class has really pulled together this year, despite the obstacles, everpresent. The class no longer carries the attitude of “looking out for number one”. They have adopted a new motto which states that, “There is power in numbers”. Besides, said Darrin, 82 has always been our magic number.” JUNIOR OFFICERS (Left to right) Darrin Greene, President; Sharon Jones, Secretary; Eric Williams, Vice-president Akridge, Liza Alexander, Max Allen, Pamela Barber, Flawn Barnes, Glenn Baskin, Bridgette Beason, Lester Beatle, Sherri Black, Donna Bridges, Sylvester Juniors 48 Bright, Rose Brown, Louvenia Brown, Ronald Brown, Terri Brown, Antonia Brown, Valerie Bryant, Anna Bryant, Damon Bryant, Dedree Buckner, Lesa Butler, Bonnie Callahan, Marva Callis, Toni Carr, Diane Carrell, Aleda Clemons, Rena Cole, Tami Coleman, Deidra Crockett, Preston Davis, Dana Davis, Gardenia Davis, Joetta Davis, Ronald Davidson, Walter Day, Jammie Juniors 49 We’ve Got The Fever, We’re Hot — Dawson, Andrea Dennis, Aaron Desimone, Peter Dowdy, Andrea Ellis, Sonya Feilder, Jeffrey Fowler, Angela Garcia, Michael Giles, Alicia Grant, Steven Greene, Darrin Greenwood, Turone Griffin, Earnest Grim Elberteen Grimes, Eric Gilkey, Jeffrey Harris, Lisa Harris, Robert Harris, Sharon Hayes, Andrea Helms, Wanda Hilks, Walter Holcomb, Lawrence Hollinger, Mark Holiwell, Jean 50 Juniors ’82 Cannot Be Stopped. Hurd, Jeffery Isaac, Patricia Jackson, Dee Jarvis, Rhonda Jimmerson, Eric Johnson, Donald Johnson, Tanje Jones, Brian Jones, Jasmine Jones, Joseph Jones, Richard Jones, Sharon Jordan, Carlyle King, Karen Lee, Tammy Lemay, Clifford Lewis, Michelle Lucas, Regina Madden, Keith Madden, Latrice Martin, Lawrence McClain, Jerome McDonald, Julie McNeil, Lonnie Meyer, Raymond Juniors 51 V-I-C-T-O-R-Y THAT’S OUR Miller, Marilyn Milligan, Taloura Mills, Chiquita Mitchell, Clifford Mitchell, Robert Mitchell, Thurman Moffet, Daniel Moore, Mark Moore, Tracy Morris, Tracy Morris, Jenise Moss, Tracy Murray, John Neal, Tyrone Parker, Carol Pearson, Tamika Porterfield, Jacquelina Proctor, Gary Reese, Sherri Rentie, Mark Rice, Glenn Robison, Sherrille Robinson, Sylvia Root, Eric Roscoe, Felicia 52 Juniors JUNIOR BATTLE CRY! Rowe, Donald Russell, Sheirelle Sanders, Andrea Scott, Daryl Scott, Javeda Shackelford, Robert Simpson, Leona Smith, Orville Stinson, Treska Story, Darron Stuckey, Donald Tancredi, John Tillman, Robert Titsworth, Able Upshaw, Bridgette Upshaw, Yolanda Wagner, Bridgette Ward, Joyce Watson, Cynthia Wells, Michael White, Angela White, John Williams, Amy Williams, Anthony Williams, Donrick Juniors 53 Williams, Eric Williamson, Rodger Wooten, Gregory Wright, Leo Yarbough, Tina Yeargans, Travis Young, Rhonda Mr. and Miss Junior Mr. Junior is 17 year-old Travis Yeargans. He has attended Lincoln Academy for three years. He participates in class activities and has been very active in sports, including, track, football and wrestling. Travis feels it was a great honor to be chosen Mr. Junior. His advice to underclassmen is: “Make good grades and participate in school activities.” Patricia Isaac is Miss Junior. Pat says, “Being Miss Junior makes me feel like I am an important person in my class. “It is truly an honor to be chosen to represent the mighty class of ’82.” Some of Pat’s activities are band, martial arts, student government, and media- tion and arbitration. Pat is also an honor roll student. Juniors 54 (Left to Right) President: Diana Irby Vice-Pres: James Armster Secretary: Sheila Fitzgerald Treasurer: Christina Robinson Sgt-at-Arms: Donald Miller Asst. Sec’y: Kim Harris Miss Soph: Marilyn McGautha Mr. Soph: Kenneth Hylton Diana feels that the sophomore class is hyper.” She says that they’re not satisfied with things the way they are. “Sophomores are a group of people who want to accept challenge — to change what can be changed and to improve those things which can’t be changed.” “Being president of the sophomore class is not an easy job but every job has its rewards. Especially when a project is completed, I feel proud that my classmates chose me to be their president,” says Diana Irby. Sophomore Officers Achelphol, Trina Adams, Cassandra Akridge, Leila Alexander, Tywanna Allen, Theresa Anderson, Tyjuana Armster, James Bell, Mattie Bennett, Daisy Bently, Robin Sophomores THERE IS ONE CLASS YOU CAN’T IGNORE Best, Juanita Blosser, Debora Bradley, Karen Brantley, Laberta Brown, Karen Brown, Michael Brown, Robert Burks, Carolyn Burt, Marcia Bussey, Brian Butler, Anthony Butler, Michael Caldwell, Eula Carr, Pernell Carr, Todd Collins, Anastasia Collins, Deborah Coppage, Delmar Craig, Colleen Craig, Darryn Daniels, Reshaunda Davis, Cedric Davis, Curtis Davis, Latonya Dickerson, Angela 56 Sophomores THE CLASS OF ’83, THE MIGHTY SOPHOMORES! Dumas, Tammy Duncan, Bruce Eddins, Rosalind Edwards, Mark Emmanuel, Vonday Fazenbaker, Camilla Fazenbaker, Yolanda Fitzgerald, Sheila Foster, Antoine Fowler, Lloyd Franklin, Francis Franklin, Kimberly Frazier, Carolyn Frazier, Juanita Gardenhire, Perry Gardner, Renee Gilbert, Jerome Giles, Deborah, Gosnell, Anna Grayes, Lisa Green, Carl Greenwood, Kerry Griffin, Latonya Grigsby, Frank Guthrie, Darinda Sophomores 57 CUBS TURNING INTO TIGERS ... Guthrie, Darwin Haden Perry Harris, Carl Harris, Mina Harston, Cassandra Hatten, Eric Haywood, Margo Henry, Shawn Henthorn, Loretta Hilton, Kenneth Hollinger, Ricky Hood, Lisa Hoskins, Cassandra Irby, Diana Hudson, Tonette Isaacs, Margaret Jackson, Charles Jackson, Vanetter Johnson, Anthony Johnson, Brian Johnson, Cristie Johnson, Laurice Johnson, Lorna Jones, Marcus Judon, Vincent 58 Sophomores SOPHOMORES WILL BE TOMORROW’S FIGHTERS! Keys, Robert Kimber, Tusha King, Alicia Kurtz, Randy Leach, Shannon Lloyd, Andre Lona, Charles Lucas, Vera Lynn, Christopher Madden, Rosalind Madison, Donald MacDonald, Janet McAdams, Barbara McClain, Sheri McDonald, Dennis McDowell, Benjamin McGautha, Marilyn McGee, Lorrie Menzie, Joanne Merriweather, Michael Miller, Donald Miller, Thomas Mitchell, Kimberly Monroe, Paul Moore, Angie Sophomores 59 Moore, Tonya Nero, Samuel Newman, Paul Perkins, Duane Olvera, Emilio Phillips, Glennie Pocock, Raymond Pugh, Andre Rand, Annette Reid, David Reyes, Lisa Rhodes, Felicia Richard, Ray Richardson, Lloyd Richardson, Terry Rios, Paul Roberts, Donald Robinson, Christine Russell, Melinda Salazar, Irene Salazar, Irma Samuels, James Sanders, Mary Sawyer, Jacqueline Scott, Daryl 60 Sophomores Mr. Miss Sophomore Marilyn McGautha is a dynamic sophomore. She felt thrilled when she was selected to be Miss Sophomore to represent her class. She enjoys her classes and the activities at the Academy and she is proud to be a part of the sophomore class. Kenneth Lee Hylton is a 16 year-old Sagittariam His hobbies are drawing, participating in sports, (baseball and football), and spending money. He hopes to pursue a career as a cartoonist or a psychologist, after high school. Kenneth feels that he was chosen as Mr. Sophomore because of his ability to relate to others. Scott, Eric Scott, Latrice Simpson, Roberta Smith, Joyce Smith, Lonnie Smith, Darrell Smith, Robert Smith, Tiara Snow, Joel Starr, Sharon Sophomores 61 Starr, Sharon Starks, Nathaniel Stuart, Renita Taft, Linda Tatum, Barbara Teague, Tonya Thompson, Denise Tillman, Richard Towns, Kathy Toynton, Ricky Turner, Thomasa Vassar, Charita Wagner, Brent Wallace, Lavell Willis, Kari Wilborn, Dessie Wilkes, Ernestine Wilkes, Rodney Williams, Sharnell Winfrey, Vertice Wyatt, Eddie Wymore, John Young, Cornelius Young, Kirsti Wolfer, Margery 62 Sophomores From top to bottom: Dennis Burris - Sgt.- at-Arms, Jonathon Isaacs - Treasurer, Lillian Anderson - Asst.-Secretary, Cynthia Hayes - Secretary, Carla Gadson - Vice-President, Robert Shepherd - President, Ms. Abner - Sponsor The class president, Robert Shepherd, feels that it is fun being a class leader and he takes the job seriously. He feels that, because the freshmen class is the first to go the entire six years at the Academy, they are obligated to set an example for those who will follow them. As president, Robert feels that he should make good grades and encourage school spirit. Freshman Officers Alford, Edna Allen, Royce Anderson, Lillian Arps, Michelle Asberry, Priscilla Baker, Keisha Batton, Karen Bentona, Carlos Birdwell, Shirelyn Blair, Donna Freshman WE’RE THE FIRST AND Blaylock, Helen Blevins, Elizabeth Bolden, Rochelle Boyd, Kathleen Bright, Dwayne Brooks, John Brown, Jackie Bryant, April Bryant, Hortense Burgess, Kenneth Burns, Felicia Burton, Steven Cargo, Lenea Carney, Louis Carr, Sherry Clark, Rosetta Clifton, Mia Cole, Bryan Cole, Michael Conway, Leona Crenshaw, Bridgette Crockett, Kent Daly, Andrea Daniels, Vanessa Davis, Darrell 64 Freshmen WE RE GOING ALL THE WAY! Davis, Jon Davis, Leon Dillee, Keith Dixson, Karen Donato, Dwayne Drake, Monique Draper, Ty Duckworth, Jason Durr, Deon Edwards, Michelle Elliot, Robert Elliot, Stuart Erving, Kevin Evans, Martha Ferguson, Joyce Fitzgerald, Patrina Ford, Dennis Fowler, Annette Fuller, Lindra Fox, Myles Gadson, Carla Ginn, Marlina Gordon, Lisa Grayson, Anthony Grayes, Milton Freshmen 65 YOU CANNOT BEAT A FIRED UP CLASS Greene, Pamela Grigsby, Tammy Groves, Tina Hamilton, Michelle Hammond, John Hammond, Lorenza Hampton, Helen Harper, Johnie Harrington, Paris III Harris, David Hawkins, Kevin Hayes, Cynthia Haynes, Jaqueline Heilderberg, Ella Henderson, Van Hill, William Hollinger, Claude Homes, Larry Honeycutt, Gayle Hopkins, Damon Hopkins, Lynn Hoskins, Roderick Hubbard, Marietta Hudson, Mary Hurd, Anthony 66 Freshmen LIKE THE CLASS OF ’84! Hurd, Elgie Hutton, Terry Jackson, Cheryl Jackson, Myron Jackson, Vincent Johnson, Brian Johnson, Darlene Johnson, Donald Johnson, Leslie Jones, Lisa Jones, Rhonda Jones, Rosalind Jordan, Lashon Judon, LaTonya Kain, James Kearney, Brian Kemp, John Kennedy, Jaclyn Kielman, Lisa Kirk, Sharon Lee, Arthur Lee, Sheila Lewis, Delores Lewman, John Ligon, Deidre Freshmen 67 Ligon, Desiree Lona, Timothy Lucas, Kevin Madsen, Erik Malko, Teresa Malone, Dyana Maraston, Quinton Marchbanks, Suzette Marzett, Jamie Masters, Julia Mayberry, Carmen McAdams, Dawn McCauley, Kimberly McDowell, Gregory McDowell, Regina mi McIntosh, Carlisa McNeil, Stacy Messick, James Miller, Marilyn Miller, Peggy Miller, Shirley Mills, Rochelle Mitchell, Felix Mitchell, Steven Murphy, Debra 68 Freshmen Murry, Yolanda Nave, Carla Odell, Diana Odell, Tracy Olsen, Jeffrey Olson, Matthew Oxley, Keith Painter, David Parker, Danny Perkins, Robert Poindexter, C. Powell, Pamela Powell, Paula Prince, Bryant Ragsdale, William Reese, Shirrel Reliford, Diane Reyes, Michael Rice, Eric Rios, Richard Roberson, David Roberts, Queenie Robins, Angela Robison, Frank Robinson, Mary Freshmen 69 Rowland, Jennifer Sams, Tony Sawyer, Andre Scott, Patricia Shannon, Sidney Shepherd, Robert Simpson, Victoria Smith, Kenneth Smith, Patricia Smith, Venida Smith, Teri Stevens, Stephanie Stuckey, Kimberly Taft, Lawrence Tancredi, Daniel Tancredi, Paul Taylor, Angela Taylor, Derrick Taylor, Eric Taylor, Leroy Taylor, Michael Thomas, Rodney Thompson, Janell Threets, Earnest Timazee, Katrena 70 Freshmen Tindall, Maria Tinsley, Robert Toynton, John Turner, Dennis Urban, Jacqueline Vanhorn, Michael Bann, Craig Walters, Henry Wark, Pamela Warren, Miguel Watson, Eric Wells, Vincent Wheeler, Robin White, Crystal White, Darrin Williams, Berean Williams, Betty Williams, Brian Williams, Eric Williams, Felicia Williams, Kevin Williams, Michael Williams, Miles Williams, Steven Williams, Veronica Freshmen 71 Wilson, Iretta Wilmorebey, Lanetta Winn, Anthony Workcuff, Anthony Wyatt, Brett Wyatt, Elmer Young, Rudolph Young, Valerie Youngblood, Walter MR. AND Miss Freshman, Lenetta Conway is an Aquarius. Her hobbies are skating, and swimming. She enjoys being a part of the 23rd Street Cobras and bike riding. She feels that she was chosen as Miss Freshman because of her ability to communicate with her classmates. Repre- senting her class, Lenetta feels that she should attend school activities and show a lot of spirit. As Mr. Freshman, Damon Hopkins believes that he represents his entire class. He feels that his responsibilities are to obey all school rules, help to keep the school clean , maintain a good grade point average, and set a good example for others. MISS FRESHMAN Freshmen NORTH CAMPUS G-T 10th 11th 12th grades Listening intently, Brian Bussey learns from John Cates how to over-step some common culture barriers. 9th grade The Gifted and Talented focused their attention this year, on the theme, “Learning to Live in the Future.” Ninth and tenth graders participated in mini-courses. Learn- ing work sessions were conducted in the library. Students, assisted by librarians of the K.C. public library, received instruction and practical experience in the use of the library as a resource medium. An expansion of this project included a study of “Effective communication across racial and cultural barriers.” Students also studied problem solving and general systems. Eleventh and twelth graders were involved in small groups or individually. Internships were avail- able at such places as Midwest Research Institute, City Hall, Head- start Programs, and K.U. Medical Center. Through the generosity of these organizations, students were able to spend one day each week at a work site, thereby gaining invalu- able work experience. 73 CLASS OF ’85 THE 8th GRADE CLASS dedicates its section to BRIAN KEITH MUMPHREY December 10, 1966 - January 16, 1981 Senior Drum Major Marching 23rd Street Cobras 1980-81 Mr. Cobra Aaron, Carl Abdullah, Nandiayesha Abraham, Latonia Adams, Connie Adams, Kevin Alford, Cynthia Allen, Robert Allen, Vicky Anderson, Jessie Anthony, Helena 74 Ashley, Dawn Baker, Diana Bedford, Sonya Biggar, Cynthia Blackburn Tamara Blosser, Brenda Bobo, Geoffrey Bond, Monica Bonner, Larry Boydston, Carol Bratton, Brian Bronson, Traci Broom, Mark Brown, Anthony Brown, Cortez Brown, Maurice Brown, Terri Brown, Vanessa Brown, Vickie Bryant, Dana Buford, Wanice Burnett, Michael Burney, Christopher Burnside, Sherry Burr, Candice 75 MR. AND MISS ’85 Dede Cooper Ernest Hogan Butler, Ernestine Butler, Kevin Butler, Kimberly Cain, Patricia Calzarano, Mary Canady, Luther Carithers, Lisa Casey, Sean Cason, Clinton Chandler, Heather Clark, Lyvette Anderson, Curtis Coffey, Susan Coleman, Angela Colston, Carlos Copper, Deirdre Copeland, Kenneth Copeland, Sean Corcoran, Peter 76 Counts, Gerald Crain, Shelly Cramer, Julie Crenshaw, Larry Davis, Antigudra Dawson, Elizabeth Dietholm, Anne Dixon, Mark Donohue, Reginald Duckworth, Eric Dumas, Trina Dunmore, Pamela Dupree, George Durr, Detreal Davis, Christine Davis, Jeffrey Davis, Stephanie Davis, Vickie Dawson, Carolyn BEST DRESSED Steve Thomas Marcia Lee 77 Edwards, Marion Elridge, Merry Enriquez, Margaret Eisnaugle, Charity Estelle, Dawn SHYEST STUDENTS Clinton Cason Vernesther Hayes Eubanks, Ray Evans, Mark Farris, Sherri Fazenbaker, Melissa Finney, Carl Foglesong, Laurie Ford, Rochelle Foster, Latonya Franklin, Rhonda Frankoviglia, Carla Freeman, Charles Fry, Willie Gardner, Denise Gardner, Martez 78 Garner, Micheal Gee, Renita Gentry, Shawn Gilmore, Karen Graves, Vernon Green, Curtis Green, Sherri Greene, Vonda Gibson, Patrica Griffin, Karen Grisby, Michael Grimm, Rena Haden, Melinda Hall, Laquina CLASS FLIRT Harold Wallace Kimberly Butler Hallman, James Hampton, Lisa Hannon, Kenda Harden, Marlene Harris, Angela 79 Harris, Cynthia Harvey, Deirdre Hayes, Traci Hayes, Vernester Haywood, Delando Heckman, Donald Henderson, Leroy Herrin, Thayne Higgins, Chareese MOST POPULAR Terri Neal Russell Stewart Higgins, Gale Higgins, Maurice Heilderberg, Jimmy Hill, Orin Hirsh, Rhonda Hogan, Ernest Holmes, Carrie Holt, Robin Hylton, Darrell Hooker, Juanita Hopkins, Stephanie Hoskins, Vaughnzell Hunter, Dewey Hurd, Oliver Jackson, Deborah Jenson, Damon Jessee, Erick Johnson, Donald Johnson, Doyle Johnson, Michelle Jones, Anthony Jones, Beatrice Jones, Iletha Jones, Ora L% Jackson, Roy Jackson, Wendy Jameson, David Jarvis, Roxane Jefferson, Stephanie MOST TALKATIVE Darryl Akins Barbara Washington 81 Kaffenburger, Fredrick Kalanges, Patrice Kearney, Robert Keeling, Brian Kelly, Albert BEST PERSONALITY Dede Cooper Ernest Hogan Loney, Michael Lytle, Ronald Lytton, Leandra MacDonald, Jill Maddox, Carmen I v % Lanear, Ronnie Lawerence, John Lazarczy, Robert Lee, Marcia Lillard, Mary London, Mark 82 McDonald, David McFeders, Kenneth McKissick, Paul J9 Miller, Sherry Miller, Timmy Milligan, Dimitri Madison, Betty Madsen, Randy Marsh, James Martin, Sheila Mayberry, Carleen Carla Shivers peeks around her locker door. Monroe, Michelle Moore, Alan Moore, Paul Moore, Shenetter Moore, Wendell Morrow, Christina Moss, Tony Moss, Michael Moten, Louis Motley, Jalenda 83 Mulwee, Clarence Mumphrey, John Murry, Charlotta Nauaher, Mark Neal, Terri Nunamaker, Debra Oliver, Terri Olson, Martin Paige, Brian Paige, Natalie Palmer, Michelle Payne, Darla Peterson, Heidi Phillips, Glennie Pierro, Kevin Powell, Jerry Powell, Stephanie Preston, Robert Putan, Daniel Radford, Kiphanie Ramphal, Judy Rash, Kimberly Rector, Audre Reese, Phillip Rennock, Raymond 84 Reynolds, Clarisa Rice, Rita Rimpson, Yoshoko Rios, Mickey Rios, Stephanie Roberts, Kevin Roberts, Larry Robertson, Kimberly Robinson, Edker Robinson, Justina Rooks, Kimberly Root, Michelle Rucker, Mia Salaam, Sulaiman Saunders, Leslie Shelby, Vicky Shepherd, Spencer Shivers, Carla Simpkins, Winston Skid, Phillip Slayden, Anthony Smith, Claude Smith, Cornelius Smith, Keith Smith, Maurisa 85 Starks, Frank Stewart, Russel Stockman, Carlos Strothers, James Strothers, Raymond Stubbs, Barbara Suber, Benjamin Sutton, Sandra Sweeney, Pamela Swope, Leo Symmonds, Shauna Tatum, Anthony Teany, Murphelle Thomas, Steven Threets, Juvonna Tiger, Armando Tindall, Monica Tinsley, Gary Tomas, Thomas Townsend, Carter Truelove, Judy Valiant, Leslie Van Camp, Paula Vann, Craig Vaughan, Bruce 86 Wall, Yvonne Washington, Barbara Washington, Lydia Wallace, Harold Ward, Glenda Walton, Shelia Webb, Sharia Welch, Michelle Wesson, Shawn White, Delva White, Joel White, Mark White, Michael White, Richard Wickham, Steven Williams, Barbara Williams, Christine Williams, Jerry Williams, Michael Williams, Shelonti Williams, Shirley Williams, Tommy Williams, Tony Wilson, Cynthia Wilson, Misty 87 Woodrum, David Wright, Gary Wyatt, Fredrick Youngblood, Michael Zarate, Enrique SOUTH CAMPUS YEARBOOK ROYALTY YEARBOOK KING AND QUEEN Russell Stewart Dede Cooper YEARBOOK PRINCE AND PRINCESS Gregory Page Monica Tindall CLASS OF ’86 . Ready for work Ready for fun Adbullah, Hameeda Allen, Denise Ake, Shala Anderson, Angela Anderson, Charles Anderson, Lionel Anderson, Paula Ashley, Kelly Balton, Steve Batrez, Thomas Battles, Virgil Beeman, Kirk Binder, Ellen Black, Dana Blackburn, Sherrie 89 Bone, Terrence Bowers, Latonya Boyd, Abner Brandenburg, Kimberly Branion, Stephanie Brents, Richard Brown, Anthony Brown, Connie Brown, Steffan Bruce, Michelle Brunson, Sonya Bunch, Cheryl Burton, F. Bush, William Carter, Christopher Cook, Charley Chaves, Carmen Childrey, Eric Couteau, Brian Clayton, Kamella 90 Click, Kevin Cox, Ronald Courier, Cathleen Craig, Thomas Crenshaw, Larry Crispin, Teslie Crowford, Tonya Cunningham, Lisa Daniels, Tracy Davis, Demetrus Davis, Mildred Davis, Sheilahn DeBarge, Donnie Degeare, James Dickerson, Llyvetta Dickerson, Ricky Dickerson, Yolanda Dillee, Kirk Dines, Melissa Dixon, Charles Dixon, Marla Dodson, Donna Dudley, Donna Duncan, Kimberly Easley, Nicole 91 Easley, Sonseare Edward, Jodi Edward, Shawn Edward, Jodi Ehrlich, Shawn Elliotte, Gertrude Ellis, A. Ellis, Henry II Ellis, Richard Erter, Terri Eubanks, Renee Evans, Michelle Faulkner, Kim Fazenbaker, Aurther MOST TALKATIVE James Newberry Latrice Wilson Fields, Volney Fillpot, Lisa Fleming, Lea Flowers, Janel Folton, David 92 Forbes, John Foster, Darryl Franklin, Demetrius Fry, Cathrine Fullbright, Orchid Galetti, Stephanie Gardenshire, Grace Garner, Grady Garrett, C. Gates, D. Gibson, Tony Giesina, Cristina Giles, D. Glass, D. Glover, Beatrice Golden, Renetta Graham, Cassandra Gray, Alicia Green, Keith Green, Leslie Greene, Steven Griffin, Robert Grimm, Rosetta Grisby, Tresa Hadley, Judy 93 Hahn, Stephanie Harber, Kevin Harbruker, James Hargrove, Regina Hatten, Latonya Hawkins, Nannette Hayes, Janice Haynes, Clela Hemingway, Grant Hentnron, Diana Herdon, Clifford Hopkins, Michael Hopson, Alesia Haskins, Delano Honeycutt, Kimberly Houlihan, Colleen Housten, Tracy Howard, Melissa Hubbard, Consetta Hubbard, Keith Hughes, James Hutcheson, Vanessa Hyler, Claude Jackson, Chris Jackson, Gary 94 .Jackson, James Jackson, Sheri Jackson, Tara Jackson, Vance James, Shirley Jansen, James Jesse, G. Johnson, Andrea Johnson, Darren BEST PERSONALITY Donna Dudley Johnson, Harvey Johnson, Kimberly Johnson, Renee Jones, Cathy Jones, Patricia Jones, Therman Jordon, Felicia Junior, Tracy Kalange, David Kennedy, Chad 95 (From left to right) Latrice Wilson - Most Talkative Cassandra Graham - Class Flirt Sonya Brunson - Best Dressed Darren Johnson - Most Popular 7th GRADE SURVEY Kennedy, Eraina Kerr, Justin Kielman, Donald Kinard, David Kinderman, Mary King, Kimberly King, Otto Kitchen, Michael Knight, Phillip Koetling, Karen Kreczmer, Robert Lane, Eddie 96 Lacy, Andre Laster, Winnifer Laury, Curtis Lawler, Marc Lowe, Timothy Leathers, Latonia Lewis, Phillip Lewis, Recheal Lilly, Miranda Livingston, Jon Lyle, Angella Mahan, Lome Mabry, Kim Madden, Camille Mahmud, Asia Majors, Daniel Martin, Robin Martin, Teresa Maxey, Angela Maybry, David Mazureyez, Christinea McBride, Latrice McCunie, Timothy McDellin, Michael McDonald, Steven 97 McDowell, Reggie McGee, Teri McIntosh, Angela Metcalf, Calvin Miller, Erika Miller, Leah Miller, Marcia Mitchell, Anthony Mitchem, Jeffrey Moffett, Diana Monroe, Rickey Mooney, Jeffrey Moore, Billy Moore, Quienten Mooris, Daniel Morris, Dixie Moss, Candia Mohammed, Rudolph Neal, Robert Neal, Joseph Nevels, Revena Newberry, James Newson, Dwayne Norris, Stephan Norton, Kimberly 98 Nowell, Stacie Nowell, Tina Olvero, Kathlene Ontman, Robert Ottmers, Tammara Overstreet, Stephanie Paterson, Danny Patton, Steven Payne, Sharel MOST POPULAR Renita Golden Daren Johnson Pegues, Latonya Penerman, Anthony Perkins, Kaarin Perkins, Leroi Perkins, Rebecca Peryear, Michael Piercey, Darren Pierro, Michael Pittman, Aaron Pope, Kimberly 99 Powell, Bonita Price, Dennis Pugh, Mario Puckett, Robert Ramsey, Danny Rankins, Richard Rash, Kimberly Ray, Angela Ray, Kenneth Redmond, Vandolon Renfro, Roseann Rhodes, Michael Rice, Ronald Riley, Paul Robinson, Ernest Robinson, Lennette Robinson, Rhoda Robinson, Shelle Roland, David Rollie, Vincent Rossback, Lloyd Sadler, Denise Sanders, Andre Savage, Douglas Saxton, Leonard 100 Scales, Sharon Schmidt, Steve Scott, Laura Sewell, Paula Shoemaker, David Simer, Jerry Simmons, Connie Simpson, Christian Simpson, Rhonda Sims, Cachella Slater, Anthony Slater, David Slaughter, Andrew Slyter, Michael Smith, Carla Smith, Frederick Smith, Gwendolon Smith, Joy Smith, Julie Smith, Pamela Smith, Shelisa Smith, Shawndell Starks, Michael Stevens, Daniel Stevenson, Curtis 101 Steward, Gary Steward, Tyrone Stewart, Jimmy Stigler. Robert Stillwell, Samuel Stringer, Victor Strother, Carlton Tanner, Rodney Taylor, John Taylor, Phillip Theirry, Adraine Thiene, Denise Thoeni, Cheryl Thomas, Tammy Thompson, Richard Tillotson, Robin Titsworth, Floyd Titus, Heidi Tolbert, Tony Tolber, Howis Toombs, Debra Toynton, Martin Travis, Lawrence Tyson, Craig Underwood Bridgette 102 Van Meter, Mark Van Trump, Steve Vaughn, Shelita Walker, Angela Walker, Mark Wallace, Marion Walsh, Adam Walton, Patrick Washington, Jason Waters, Camille Welch, James Wells, Burt Westerman, William Whigham, Candace White, Debra White, Mark White, Steve Whitesell, Crystal Williams, Bob Williams, Craig Williams, Javon Williams, Ladonna Williams, Lashon Williams, Leonard Williams, Michael 103 Williams, Robert Williams, Steve Wilson, Anthony Wilson, Bryan Wilson, Latrice Wilson, Lisa Wilson, Vanessa Wiseman, Jaunita Wiltfong, Andrew Woods, Anthony So here it is — finished. The end of the year and the yearbook . . . Let’s clean up and head for home . . . Wren, Cynthia Yarbough, Jennifer Yeargans, Ada Young, Andrew Young, Daffney Nisser, Dawn 104 ACTIVITIES SPARK SPIRIT As Students Move Together ONE STEP FURTHER . . . NEW SPIRIT IN A FIRED UP BAND Row 1: Head drum major - David Taylor, Deon Durr, Sherrie Black, Eddie Wyatt, Valencia Tivis, Donzell Toombs, Carlyle Jordan. Row 2: Brian Cole, Darrin Story, Tyrone Hooker, Richard Jones. Anthony Brown, Kevin Adams, Demetrious Franklin, Michael Van Horn, Derrin, Terry Richardson, Patricia Isaacs, I eila Akridge, Lanetta Wilmorebey, Tusha Kimber. Row 3: Latrice Scott, Lisa McIntosh, Lori W’elman, Dawn Estelle, Mia Rucker, Glenda W'ard, Deidre Harvey, Robert Lee, Frank Starks, Anne Diethelm, Marietta Hubbard. Row 4: Brian Bratton, David 106 Roberson, Gene Holiwell, Beverly Newman. Kimberly Rash, Susan Blevins, Jackie Brown, Joyce Ferguson, Laura Harding, Carolyn Dawson, Ellen Binder, Robert Mitchell. Row 5: Lester Beason, William Bush, Steve Burton, Carl Harris, Richard Tillman, Brenda Blosser, Deidra Cooper, Mark Eberra, Gary Proctor, Keith Johnson, Larry Taft, Eric Madison. Row 6: Eric Taylor, Anthony Slaton, W'illiam Gardner, Donric Williams, Kevin Butler, Martha Griffin, Robert Brown, Charles Warfield, Preston Crockett. The Lincoln Academy Blue Tigers Are Marching To A New Beat Sounding off on a high note, the Lincoln Academy Blue Tigers, added most of the umph” to our assemblies, games and general school atmosphere this year. Under the direction of Mr. Calvin Whitmore, the band consists of two groups, the Symphonic band of 63 members and the Marching band of 54 members. The goals and accomplishments of the band extend beyond the confines of Lincoln Academy. In their appearance at the homecoming parade for the University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff, the team earned third place in competition against sixteen units. They were also awarded the following trophies: First place in the Hispanic Day Parade, 4th place in “Best in Parade” competition at the Antioch Pre-American Royal Parade, First place for “Best Marching Band Class S”, first place for “Best Performing Band”, and National Rating in the Interscholastic League Marching Band competition - 1980. 107 MARCHING COBRAS String Orchestra The string orchestra includes both North and South Campus students. The members are very enthusiastic about playing their instruments. The orchestra performs for programs at the Academy, at elementary schools, and takes part in the All-city orchestra Festival each year. Two students, Yolanda Murray and Cynthia Harris are also members of the Kansas City Youth Symphony. 108 Row 1, left to right: Jill MacDonald, Adam Walsh, Vanessa Daniels, Brian Bratton, Andrea Dawson, Cynthia Harris, Mary Kelso. Row 2: Yolanda Murray, Mia Clifton, Shenetter Moore, Diane O’dell, Raymond Rennock, Robert Allen, Wendell Moore, Sonya Brunson, Thomas Griffin. Row 3: Mr. George Davis, Carla Shivers, Paula Anderson, Tracy O’dell, Mrs. Diane Drutz. Activities DRAMA TAKES TALENT TO THE STAGE Sitting: (L. to R.) Turone Green- wood, Sanvanyetta Milligan, Standing: Row 1: Sponsor: Mrs. Rivette, Laurice Johnson, Janice Shannon, Michelle Lewis, Brian Williams, Juanita Frazier, Row 2: Felicia Roscoe, Marvena White, Mary Sanders, Kathleen Foster, Kari Willis, Rhonda Jones, Sheila Ashley, Flawn Barber, Row 3: Sam Nero, Frank Robins, Daphne Wat- son, Monique Drake, Jaclyn Ken- nedy, Jennifer Rowland, William Banks, Anthony Grayson, Daryl Davis, Paul Herrin. SOUTH CAMPUS Row 1 (left to right): Alan Moore; Russell Stewart; Carter Town- send; Ronald Lytle; Ernest Hogan; Michael Moss; Row 2: Dede Cooper; Robin Holt; Diedre Har- vey; Glenda Ward; Stephanie Powers; Mia Rucker; Row 3: Kenda Hennon; Dawn Estelle; Jeron Arbuthnot; Michelle Palmer; Patricia Cain; Laquina Hall; Ms. Sandra Carpenter (Sponsor); Row 4: Brian Bratton; Clinton Cason; Cornelius Smith; Jeffrey Davis; Lea Flemming As much as the TV and movie world has become a part of our lives in this society, it is not uncommon for many students to see themselves as actors. The Drama Club has become the “channel” that students have been able to switch to as they try to express their natural talent for acting. The Drama Club demands work far more demanding than the turning of the knob of TV. Even so, students find fulfillment and pride when, after long hours of practice, they see themselves in the middle of the act. The Drama Club, under the direction of Mrs. Brenda Rivette, is involved with many activities. The club has 26 members, who possess dynamic acting abilities. They are responsible for plan- ning the two major school productions, for the year. They are also involved in a weekly workshop, with an instructor from the Norman Theatre of Arts. They enjoy perfecting their dramatic talents by attending the Waldo Astoria Theatre, the Lyric Theater, UMKC, and other inter- esting places. They have performed for state P.T.A. meetings, and many local organizations. Paul Herring knows he's not exactly a Robert Redford, but he also knows that getting that right” expression on an actor’s face means hard work. Activities 109 VOCAL ENSEMBLE CONCERT CHOIR ADDS THE “ZING” TO SCHOOL LIFE They’re “Singing our Song”, may sum up what people are saying about the North Campus Concert Choir. From Christmas carols to Broadway hits such as, “Hello Dolly , “Tomorrow , and “What I Did for Love , make up the range of selections and everyone’s favorite seems to be included. Mrs. Dorothy Shepherd, choir directress, her accompan- ist. Mr. Michael Dolman, and her 40-voice concert choir have done better than an excellent job. The year’s performances started with an A + rendition at the Performing Arts Extravaganza, South Campus, followed by other performances for Thanksgiving, Freedom Shrine and Black History Assemblies. Off campus performances included appearances at the following: Crown Center Square, the Plaza City Square, and Gates Restaurant. The choir hopes to make winning a tradition. Following last year’s accomplishments, the choir is proud to announce that six students qualified for All-City Concert Choir and one student qualified for All-State Concert Choir. The enthusiasm generated by Mrs. Shepherd keeps the choir on key. She says, “I like the freedom of the Academy as opposed to the traditional high school and I don’t want to do anything but teach.” Left to right: Row 1: Mr. Michael Dolman, accompanist; Leona Simpson; Taymonia Williams; Sandra Rohinson; Brian Jones; Joel Snow; Loren Thomas; Patricia Jackson; Angela Robinson; Lisa Hook; Lanetta Wilmorebey. Row 2: Karen Bradley; Sharon Harris; Kathleen Foster; Raynond Sirls; Rhonda Jarvis; Earlene Baldwin; Cynthia Hayes; Lisa Kielman. Row 3: Karen King; Carrie Alexander; John Murray; Earl Staton; Steve Harris; Tony Crawford; Michael Merriwether; Orville Smith; Mrs. Dorothy Shepherd. Director THEY MADE ALL-CITY CHOIR Row 1: Taymonia Williams, Tusha Kimber, Cynthia Hayes. Row 2: Michael Merriwether, Joel Snow, Brian Jones Brian Jones, tenor, was one of eight students chosen to represent the Kansas City, Mo. School District in the All-State Choir. This choir performed for the Missouri Educators Conference held at Tan-Tara (Osage Beach, Mo.) in January, 1981. Congratula- tions; Activities GOSPEL CHOIR Row 1: (Left to right), John Murray; Sandra Robinson; Leona Simpson; Cynthia Hayes; Carlisa McIntosh, Felicia Burns; Karen Bradley; Patricia Jackson; Brian Jones; student director. Row 2: Tusha Kimber; David Smith; Joel Snow; Lanetta Wilmorebey; Rhonda Jones; Row 3: Sharon Harris; Taymonia Williams, Tony Crawford; Michael Merriwether; Orville Smith. Taking a breather following a hectic schedule around the Christmas season gives concert choir time to relax. SOUTH CAMPUS CHORUS CONCERT CHOIR OFFICERS Row 1: (I eft to right) Curtis Stevenson; Maurice Brown; Vanessa Hutcheson; Rosann Renfro; Coleen Houlihan; Tracy Daniel; I ea Fleming; Laurie Foglesong; Sarah Erlish; Ora Jones; Mr. West (Sponsor). Row 2: Brian Leach; Richard Thompson; Jason Washington; Renetta Thompson; Diana Baker; Kelley Ashley; Andrea Johnson; Tammy Thomas; Kelly Steward; Paula Anderson. Row 3: Dwayne Hooker; Michael Pierro; Marlin Toynton; Richard English; Darren Pierce; Randall Curry; Betty Madison; Pamela Sewell; Frederick Kaffenberger. Row 4: Timmy Miller; Darrell Shannon; Stewart I ewis; John Fisher; Harold Wallace; Martez Gardner; Karen Gilmore; Charity Einsnaugle; Mrs. Scott • accompanist Activities ill NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY RECOGNIZES SCHOLARSHIP It is the philosophy of Lincoln Academy that every student, given an equal opportunity, has a fair chance to excell academically. In addition, this philosophy holds that students who have excelled should be acknowledged and rewarded for their accomplishment. Through the National Honor Society, Lincoln has been able to recognize students with outstanding academic achievement and character. Each year this society inducts qualifying students into the organization. New members are welcomed to the chapter at a formal induction ceremony. At this time old members, faculty and other students have an opportunity to honor and congratulate these students for their contribution to our school. Sitting (L to R): Peter Desimone. Jean Moss, Rhonda Martin, Tanya Yancey, Princess Wilkes, Lynette lies, Vernon York. Standing: Sponsor: Mrs. Hawkins, Andrea Dawson, Bridgette Walker, Bennie Smith, Keith Madden, Jeffrey Fielders, Penny Holman. Row 1: (L to R) S. Powers, D. Cooper, K. Adams, K. Radford, M. Rucker, P. Cain, Row 2: G. Ward, M. Root, C. Reynolds, C. Dawson, R. Lazarczyk, M. Tindall, J. Macdonald, Row 3: S. Thomas, D. Estelle, I. Jones, J. Williams, A. Brown, E. Dawson, C. Harris, Mrs. Johnson (Sponsor), Top row: S. Symmonds, M. Evans Mr. Hill’s serious expression shows that he understands the power behind the Honor Soci- ety emblem. 112 Activities 8TH GRADE SCIENCE CLUB Row 1: (left to right): M. Evans; C. Dawson; R. Lazarczyk; K. McFeders; J. Williams; L. Swope; R. Preston; G. Page; Row 2: Ms. Branch; A. Moore; C. Townsend; T. Miller; D. Johnson; C. Lytle; D. Harvey; E. Hogan; L. Fleming; S. Moore; Row 3: B. Bratton; R. Stewart; J. Marsh; P. Moore; C. Smith; S. Martin; Back row: S. Gentry; M. Burnett; S. Crain; L. Washington; G. Tinsley DISSECTING TEAM (Left to right) Row 1: Teresa Malko, Joyce Ward, Felicia Roscoe, Pamela Allen, Latrice Madden, Row 2: Eric Grimes. Jeffrey Fielder, Travis Yeargans. Cynthia Lattimore, Diedra Coleman, Row 3: Vernon York, Emillio Olvera, Christine Johnson, James Armster, Sherrie Beattie, Steven Grant, Row 4: Clifford Larry, Lynette lies, John Murray, Bridgette W'alker, Alicia Giles, Ernestine Wilkes Row 1. (L to R): C. Water, T. Martin, A. Anderson, A. McIntosh, Row 2: M. Iloka, A. Thierry, D. Mabry, Row 3: C. Smith, M. Kelso, 0. Fullbright, Row 4: C. Madden, J. Arbuthnot, Row 5: C. Stevenson, H. Taylor, R. Lewis, A. Maxey, S. Galetti, S. Davis. 7TH GRADE SCIENCE CLUB Activities 113 SOUTH CAMPUS SPANISH CLUB Row 1 (L to R): N. Easley; Senora Soderlund; L. Fillpot; E. Binder; D. Black; S. Casey; M. Burnett; A. McIntosh; D. Johnson. Row 2: D. Harvey; K. Ashley; T. Thomas; R. Gee; D. Dudley; G. Ward; S. Ake; W. Simpkins; S. Overstreet; Row 3: A. Johnson; M. Teany; C. Wilson; M. Rucker; S. Blevins, M. Kelso; C. Graham; D. Young; B. Glover; Row 4: D. Allen; D. Estelle; C. Harris; C. Garrett; L. Cunningham; K. Clayton; L. Clark; C. Cason. SOUTH CAMPUS FRENCH CLUB Row 1 (L to R): Kevin Harbor; Cheryl Thoeni Row 2: Clarisa Reynolds; Rhonda Hirsch; Melinda Haden; Michelle Johnson; Row 3: Kirk Boeman; Felicia Jordan; Cornelius Smith; Top row: Shelly Crain; Howis Toler; Shauna Symmonds The French and Spanish Clubs participated in many activities this year. In October the French Club attended the French and Latin concert at the Music Hall. In December the students took a trip to The Buttonwood Tree for a Christmas dinner. A trip to the Poetry Declamation and Art Contest at the University of Missouri-Columbia has been planned, also. September 15-19 was designated as Hispanic Week at South Campus. Films were presented in the auditorium during the MST periods. Examples of Spanish Mexican artifacts were on display. A visit to a restaurant to have an authentic Spanish meal was enjoyed by ail club members. A special program of Spanish Mexican folklore dances was presented at an MST assembly held January 23. Beautiful authentic Spanish costumes were worn by the dancers. Many parents and family members shared in the programs this year. 114 Activities BOOK CLUB The purposes of the Book Club are: to improve the general reading habits of students at the Academy; to cultivate an interest in selecting various reading materials; to acquire knowledge and to learn to distinguish between facts and propaganda. Some activities engaged in are: Presentation of a food basket to a senior citizen family; National Week Poster contest in April; and entertain- ing kindergarteners in April. (Left to right): Wilbur Brown; Penny Holman; Glenn Rice; Sonya Ellis; Joetta Davis; Joel Snow; Randy Kurtz; Standing: Cynthia Lattimore; David Brown; Charita Murray; Jonny Lucas; Flawn Barber; Mark Rentie; Sponsor: Mrs. Hawkins EXPLORER POST The Explorer Post is de- signed to make students aware of various careers. It is sponsored through the Boy Scouts of Greater K.C. Hallmark Cards sponsors the Academy's post. The group has gone to Topeka, Kansas and they have listened to various speakers from busi- nesses. (Left to right): Pam Greene, Mary Sanders, Marvena White, Kim Franklin, Mrs. Gassaway, Spon- sor. YOUTH FOR CHRIST Youth For Christ is a Bible study to “show thyself ap- proved.” Row 1: Sandra Robinson; Rhonda Jones; Tracy Moss; Vanessa Daniels; Row 2: Mr. Blount (Sponsor), Leila Ak- ridge; Carolyn Frazier, Carolyn Burks, Pernell Carr. Activities DEBATE AND FORENSICS Make believe you're in a room in front of a judge and other contestants. Now . . . begin. Introduce your selection and start performing. Shut out the outside world and become different characters. For that eight minutes or more, you are a “pro” — in charge of your audience, never letting go. Your adrenalin pumps, your creative juices flow and your blood runs cold. That's competition! That's what Debate and Forensics is all about. This year Lincoln Academy’s debate and forensics squad brought home 14 trophies, 10 medals, and 2 certificates for outstanding performances. Directed by Ms. Carolyn James, the team began its 1980-81 season in September, preparing for the first tournament at Oak Park High School. From that point on, it was full speed ahead! A quote from Sandy Dennis sums up the feelings of the debaters: “Debate has created and generated enthusiasm in students to motivate them to become self-directed and self- disciplined.” Row 1: Cassandra Robinson, Anthony Mills, Lorna Johnson, Joyce Ward, Sharon Jones, Row 2: Ms. James, sponsor, Linda Taft, Paul Rios, Anastasia Collins, Mark Eberra. Sharon Pugh presents an oral interpreta- tion of a selection taken from Lady Sings The Blues. While others were leaving for a weekend of relaxation, students from Debate, Dan Tancredi, Brian Williams, Lisa Gordon, Walter Youngblood, 116 and Lorna Johnson, were taking off to the firing line — The Debate. Dean’s Advisory Committee Promotes Communication 11; North Campus (Left to right) Mr. Rowan, Julie McDonald, James Armster, Kathy Town, Patricia Jackson, Walter Youngblood, Paul Her- ring. Student Advisory Committee South Campus In a school such as Lincoln which offers a diversified and untraditional program, the need for communication between faculty and student body may be crucial. There is the need on the part of the students to be heard and understood. On the other hand, there’s a need on the part of the faculty to let students know that the faculty wants to listen and wants to respond to the needs of the students. The Advisory Committee represents the attempt on the part of the faculty to establish a line of communication between students and faculty. (Left to right): Mrs. G. Willis, sponsor, Leslie Crispin, Jeffrey Davis, Robert Lazarczyk, Elizabeth Dawson, Howis Toler, Orchid Fullbright. 117 STUDENT GOVERNMENT Mark Eberra, Student Government president and Julie McDonald, Assistant Secretary have an informal session with MST representatives, Daryl Davis and Lorenzo Hammond. Row 1: (L to R) William Lewis; Mark Eberra (Pres.); Julie Macdonald; Sandra Robinson; Latrice Scott; Tusha Kimber; Janet McDonald; Leila Akridge; Row 2: Sharon Jones; Debra Blosser; Margaret Isaac; Christina Johnson; Patricia Isaac; Row 3: Rhonda Jarvis; Donald Miller; Tracey Gee; David Robinson; Carlyle Jordan; Jan Hollywell; Ronald Mize; Mrs. Morgan, Sponsor; Row 4: Jerome Gilbert “The Voice of the Student Body” would be an appropriate title to be conferred on the Student Government of Lincoln Academy for the 1980-81 school year. This group has actively been involved with the concerns of the student body. It has made an effort to bring the interest of their fellow students to the attention of the faculty. The Student Government consists of five officers and approximately 45 MST representa- tives. Officers are voted on by the student body. MST representatives are selected by members of individual MST groups. Officers with sponsor meet weekly on Mondays to formulate plans for activities. On Wednesdays the MST representatives meet jointly with officers to elaborate on their plans. Such projects as Sprit Week, Keep the Building Clean Contest, Student Exchange Day, Faculty vs. Student Basketball Game were the result of the effort on the part of the Student Government to boost School spirit through participation. 118 Will the real Salazar please stand up? Student Government added to our confusion when “Sprit Week” featured “Twin Day”. STUDENT COUNCIL - SOUTH CAMPUS Row 1 (L to R): Monica Tindall (Pres.); Dawn Estelle (Vice-Pres.); Mia Rucker (Sec'y.); Jalenda Motley (Asst. Sec'y); Glenda Ward (Treas.) Row 2: Stephanie Powers; Camille Waters; Sharel Payen; Ellen Binder; Kevin Adams. Robert Lazarczyk; Paul Moore; Row 3: Marcia Miller; Diedre Harvey; Darla Payne; Cynthia Harris; Anne Diethelm; Carolyn Dawson; Gregory Page; Row 4: Kenneth McFeders; Clarence Mulwer; Marc Evans; Shelley Crane; Robert Preston; Clinton Cason; Lawrence Travis; Kimberly King Getting involved through Student Government, Michelle Lewis takes concerns to faculty meeting. 119 MST representatives and Student Government officers pool ideas for activities. OFFICE ASSISTANTS Office assistants, under the supervision of Mrs. Giles, learn office skills such as answering telephone, filing, keeping atten- dance records and serving as receptionists to visitors. The experience is a profitable one. (Left to right): Mrs. Hale, Christine Monroe, Dana Boykins, Mrs. Giles. Davidson, Patricia Isaacs, Rosemary LIBRARY ASSISTANTS (Left to right): Andrea Sanders, Robert Snow, Karen Bradley, Standing: (L. to R.) Bussey, Joetta Davis, Glenn Rice, Penny Johnny Lucas, David Brown, Flawn Barber, Holman, Randy Kurtz, Tracie Gee, Joel sponsor, Mrs. Hawkins, Mark Rentie. 120 HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Home Economics Club provides an opportunity for additional experiences in learning effective homemaking skills. CLUBS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH CHESS CLUB The Chess Club participated in a tournament at Shawnee Mission East on Saturday, December 6. 14 schools were represented. Our team played 5 rounds. We placed 10th in very stiff competition. left to right Row 1: Paul Moore, Cornelius Smith, Row 2: Robert Preston, Gary Tinsley, Row 3: Ms. Cate, sponsor, Winston Simpkins, Michael Burnett, Kenneth McFeders. 121 R.O.T.C. WINS GOLD STAR BATTALION STAFF - Kneeling: Wilbur Brown, Alonzo Cooper Standing: Major Smith, Garland Stillwell, Rhonda Martin, Carl Warris, Deiara Coleman, Sonya Ellis, Major Roath COLOR GUARD - Carl Harris, Rena Clemmons, Sonya Ellis, Donald Madison Highlights Of The Year For R.O.T.C. For the second consecutive year Lincoln was able to capture the Honor Star with distinction in the Annual Federal Inspection. The Battalion worked hard to win the star and they deserved it. The R.O.T.C. Battalion continue to assist in community and during school functions. They assist with the United Way Campaign, Career Fair, College Day, football and basketball games, and Home Comings. February brings the annual R.O.T.C. Ball, a very formal event which is one of the highlights of the year. Major Smith (left) Major Roath (right) 122 SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR COMPANY A Kneeling: Ricky Toynton, Jeffrey Hurd 1st row: Annette Walker, Paula Williams 2nd row: John Wymore, Eric Rice, Kim Dail, Lavell Wallace, Kerry Greenwood, Jonathon Isaacs 3rd row: Craig Vann, Van Henderson, Kenneth Burgess, Regina McDowell, Tywanna Alexander COMPANY B Kneeling: Sandra Robinson, Garland Stillwell 1st row: Eric Scott, Ernest Threets, Cheryl Jackson, 2nd row: Janell Thompson, Shirley Miller, Felicia Burns, Stephanie Clark 3rd row: Bryant Prince, Thomas Taylor, Terry Railey, Anthony Hurd COMPANY C Kneeling: Alonzo Cooper, Veola Mason, Christine Davidson 1st row: Charita Reese, Deidra Coleman, Sonya Ellis, Jean Holiwell, Garland Stillwell 2nd row: Carl Harris, Katrina Timazee, Preston Crockett, Rena Clemmons 3rd row: Brian Johnson, Kent Crockett, Joetta Davis, Dwayne Donato 123 RIFLE TEAM: (Left to right) Row 1: Donald Myers, Donald Madison, Carl Harris, John Wymore, Ricky Toynton Row 2: David Harris, Keith Killee, Preston Crockett. R.O.T.C. RIFLE AND DRILL TEAM DRILL TEAM: KNEELING: Carl Harris, Preston Crockett Row 2: Vincent Jackson, Terry Richardson, Kent Crockett, Donald Madison, Row 3: Dwayne Donato, Wilbur Brown, Brian Johnson 124 R.O.T.C. ROYALTY JUNIOR PRINCESS: Sonya Ellis QUEEN: Deidre Coleman SENIOR PRINCESS: Cherita Reese SOPHOMORE PRINCESS: Ernestine Wilkes Cadet Stillwell, wearing a mask of seriousness glides to the music. An enchanting evening It was truly an enchanting and exciting evening for all who attended the R.O.T.C. Ball. The gentlemen and the ladies appeared in regal dress for this formal affair. The highlight of the evening came with the presentation of the royalty. Travis Yeargans makes one heart flutter. The queen and her court 126 SOUTH CAMPUS YEARBOOK AND NEWSPAPER STAFF Front Center (Left to right): Carter Townsend; Ronald Lytle; 1st Row, seated: Gregory Page; Russell Stewart; Ernest Hogan; Louis Motley; 1st Row, Standing: Martin Olson; Mon- ica Tindall, Kiphanie Radford; Stephanie Powell; Patricia Cain; Row 2: Michelle Root; Deidra Cooper; Jerry Williams; Connie Adams; Iletha Jones; Jill Macdonald; Row 3: Mary Calzarano; Trina Dumas; Mi- chelle Palmer; Mary Edwards; Roxane Jarvis; Carla Fran- kouigilia; Top row: Shauna Symmonds; Marc Evans, Clin- ton Cason; Shenetter Moore. (Not pictured: Mrs. Albright, South Campus Sponsor) Photography Staff Eric Root,honorary yearbook pho- tographer. Front row (Left to right): Deidra Coleman; Garland Stillwell; Row 2: Linda Taft; Andrea Sanders; Charita Reese, Joetta Davis; Back row: Leslie Hendricks. NORTH CAMPUS STAFF Center; Sponsors: (Left to right): Ms. Abner, Mrs. Gordon; (left to right): Tanje Johnson; Sharon Jones; Flawn Barber - Editor; Garland Stillwell - Sports editor; Jean Moss - Asst. Editor; William Lewis - Copy editor; Elizabeth Blevins; Irma Salazar; Carla Gad- son. (Not pictured: Bridgette Bas- kin, Juanda Groves and Paul Herring.) 127 LINCOLNIAN STAFF GETS THE JOB DONE Standing: Flawn Barber-Editor-in-chief; (L. to R.) Garland Stillwell - Sports Editor, William Lewis - Copy Editor, Jean Moss - Assistant Editor. Hard work keeps them jumping, but staff members: (L. to R.) Carla Gadson, Sharon Jones, Tanje Johnson, and Bridgette Baskin wear the grin of optimism on their faces. 128 “Saga of the Darkroom” When the yearbook staff was given permission to use the “Darkroom” as production headquarters, we had no idea how symbolic the word, “darkness” was to become in our working exper- ience. The times we found ourselves struggling in the “dark” were numer- ous. It was only the dedication of faithful staff members that kept the flame of determination and enthusiasm glowing in the darkroom. Mrs. Gordon, one of the sponsors, feels that every student, with the ability, should get a chance to work with a project as challenging as the yearbook. Remembering that every mistake you make will come back to haunt you, the student learns to follow directions, to work accurately and to have respect for deadlines. Ms. Abner, also one of the sponsors, feels that working with the yearbook is an overall enriching experience for everyone involved, because it is necessary to work together, to perservere, to take initia- tive, and to wait for the reward and or consequences. Fortunately, the yearbook saga has a brighter side. According to Flawn, yearbook editor, “It was a great learning experience.” YEARBOOK ROYALTY KING AND QUEEN (SENIORS) Juanda Groves and William Lewis JUNIOR PRINCESS Bridgette Baskin FRESHMAN PRINCE AND PRINCESS 129 Carla Gadson and Walter Youngblood SOPHOMORE PRINCE AND PRINCESS Emilio Olvera and Kay Isaacs SOUTH CAMPUS BUZZING (Left to right) Row 1: A. Brown, R. Preston, W. Simpkins, M. Moss, C. Townsend, M. Rucker, D. Estelle, C. Shivers, J. Ramphal, G. Higgins, Mrs. Mahl (sponsor). Row 2: R. Ford, S. Moore, P. Cain, L. Hall, I. Jones, M. London, F. Starks, K. Radford, D. Harvey, M. Palmer, D. Cooper, Row 3: M. Burnette, D. Nunamaker, L. Lytton, K. Hannon, G. Bobo, C. Green, S. Powers, R. Holt, J. Robinson, V. Davis. Row 4: K. McFeders, L. Swope, C. Reynolds, M. Olson, E. Duckworth, S. Symmonds, C. Harris, M. Root, R. Hirsch, H. Chandler, B. Dawson, A. Diethelm, Row 5: T. Williams, P. Corcoran, T. Williams, G. Ward, J. Davis, M. Tindall, R. Lazazcyk, J. Williams, C. Dawson, J. Macdonald, C. Biggar. Row 6: B. Bratton, J. Marsh, T. Griffin, A. Moore, S. Salaam, K. Adams, L. Moten, D. Payne, C. Cason, J. Motler, M. Evans, S. Crain. Row 7: V. Shelby, J. Cramer, G. Page, R. Stewart, S. Wesson, E. Hogan, B. Hayes, M. Johnson, M. Edwards, C. Adams, S. Thomas. 8th Grade G-T 130 WITH ACTIVITIES AEROBICS CLUB Front row: Adriane Towns, Renita Gee, Mario Pugh, Mrs. C. Ghrist. Row 2: Latonia Kennedy, Rhonda Franklin, Rhoda Robinson. Row 3: Anne Diethelm, Carolyn Dawson, Heather Chandler, Howis Toler. Row 4: Carla Smith, Marcia Lee, Renee Johnson, Ladonna Sanders. Back row: Shelonti Williams, Michelle Monroe, Beth Dawson, Racheal Lewis. (Left to right) Row 1: D. Franklin, D. Shumate, V. Fields, K. Harber, C. Laury, P. Lewis, T. Tolbert, D. Moore, M. Moore, C. Waters, M. Mahl (sponsor). Row 2: S. Schmidt, D. Savage, S. Vantrump, S. Edwards, L. Pegues, C. Wren, C. White, G. Smith, O. Fullbright, F. Jordan, H. Toler, A. Thierry, S. MacDonald, T. Steward, V. Rollie, E. Lane, A. Lacy, S. Payne, D. Dudley, S. Smith, K. Clayton, L. Crawford, S. Davis, L. Crispin, R. Johnson, Row 4: S. Jackson, K. Perkins, M. Wiseman, C. Jones, C. Houlihan, J. Arbuthnot, R. Simpson, M. Howard, C. Madden, M. Evans, J. Hayes, L. Perkins, K. Banks, Row 5: A. Walker, N. Easley, M. Lilly, P. Emerson, L. Fillpot, R. Jackson, D. Moffet. Row 6: S. Patton, M. Lawler, J. Mitchem, J. Kerr, S. Easley, A. Maxey, L. Cunningham. Row 7: C. Egli, W. Westerman, D. Ramsey, P. Taylor, R. Neal, K. Beeman, R. Ellis, M. Hopkins, J. Gatewood, R. Ontman. CHEERLEADERS VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Kneeling: Tami Cole, Hamp Fondren, Gerren Moore, Felicia Roscoe Standing: Anita Kelly, Louvenia Brown, Penny Holman, Pamela Allen, Bridgette Jackson JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Center Front: Latonya Davis Sitting: (L to R): Renee Gardner, Tonya Moore Standing: Latrice Madden, Rebbecca Wright Top: Christine Robinson 132 FRESHMEN CHEERLEADERS Splits: Pamela Wark Bending: Tara Burney Back: Angela Robins Fans rise in eager expectation of a touchdown. Bridgette Jackson has that spirit! Leading a rousing cheer Front: Sandra Robinson; Kneeling (left to Williams; Sherrie Miller; Marilyn Miller, right): Simone Terrell, Shelda Williams, Choral Foster; Sponsor: Mrs. Lewis; Jean Sharnell Williams; Lori McGee; Amy Moss POM-PON SQUAD AND PEP CLUB Kneeling: Sam Nero, Denise Thompson, Marquetta Wilkins, Joetta Davis, Row 1: William Lewis, Vanessa Daniels, Lisa Reyes, Anna Jones, Deborah Collins, Jean Holiwell, Carolyn Frazier, Karen Bradley, Andrea Sanders, Sharon Jones, Tara Burney, Row 2: Mia Clifton, Rosalind Madden, Karen Dix- son, Betty Williams, Stacey Robinson, Annette Fowler, Lisa Jones, Kari Willis, Jaclyn Ken- nedy. Ms. Dukes, Sponsor. 134 35 STATE RECOGNITION GOES Row 1: Jamie Day, Andre Lloyd, James Armster, Glenn Rice, Ernest Griffin, Gerren Moore, Andre Pugh, Brenda Jones. Row 2: Kathy Townsend, Daryl Grayer, Vernon York, Anthony Williams, Travis Yeargans, Donald Conway, Hamp Fondren, Sharon Pugh. Row 3: Coach Marvin Misemer, Marquetta Frazier, Donald Rowe, Lonnie McNeil, Bennie Smith, Theodis Mitchell, Eric Williams, Garland Stillwell, Thomas Prewitt, Theresa Malko, Asst. Coach, Mike Reese. ■i I ' FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD « Lincoln 22 Paseo 6 14 Southeast 13 8 O'Hara 20 19 Central 0 24 Northeast 0 8 Southwest 12 0 East 0 (4 OT) 50 Westport 0 12 St. Pius 17 0 East 6 (2 OT) 6 wins 40 Hogan 0 4 losses « « ■ ■ r t M + 136 Jeffery Hurd enjoys a moment of quiet meditation before the team’s victory TO VARSITY PLAYERS Lincoln finished third in its district for the state play-offs. The first and second place teams qualified. Lincoln led the league for the first five weeks of the season. (See scoreboard on preceeding page.) The most unusual game of the season was played against East. The game was played in a driving rain storm. The players were forced to play a scoreless game plus 4 overtimes in ankle-deep mud before the game was called a tie. Three weeks later, after 2 more overtimes, the game finally ended with East the victor. The six overtimes tied a state record. However, the highlight of the 1980 season came with the recognition of the varsity players who received honors: All conference first team offense - Bennie Smith; Center - Vernon York; tackle - Thomas Prewitt; quarterback - Ernest Griffin; running back, first team defense - Hamp Fondren; end - Gerren Moore; corner back, second team defense - Jeffrey Hurd; tackle - Donald Conway; linebacker - Bennie Smith; linebacker - Daryl Grayer; safety, honorable mention, defense-Ernest Griffin; safety, All-Metro second team offense - Bennie Smith; center, honorable mention, offense - Thomas Prewitt; quarterback - Daryl Grayer; running back - Ernest Griffin; running back - Vernon Youk; tackle, defense - Hamp Fondren; end - Gerren Moore; defensive back, second team offense - Thomas Prewitt; quarterback - Ernest Griffin; runningback - Vernon Youk; tackle - Bennie Smith; center, second team defense - Hamp Fondren; end - Jeffrey Hurd; tackle - Bennie Smith; linebacker - Ernest Griffin Coach Misemer and Asst. Coach Rashad talk with Donald Conway and send a play in from the sideline. Time-out means, pep talk for quarterback, Thomas Prewitt, from Defense Coach Haslam and Coach Misemer. Tiger defense ready to attack Anthony Williams and teammates stay cool as they psyche out The team with the fever! the pre-game jitters. FRESHMEN FINISH .500 As a member of the freshman football team, I saw our season as a building block for bigger and better seasons to come. Coach Reese and Coach Rashad taught us about ourselves and how to use all of our strengths. Coach Misemer helped us too, in building our football unit. Fresh out of Junior High, most of us had less than two years of little league experience. Our first three games of the season were not very successful. But after changing quarterbacks and attitudes, the last half of the season showed Lincoln Academy what we really could do. (See scoreboard.) All season, we strived to do our utmost — to give our all. By the time we become seniors, we will rise to the top and become state champ. Freshman Team (Left to right): Anthony Hurd, Steve Burton, John Nichols, Tim Lona, Derrick Taylor, Elgie Hurd, (Not pictured, Miguel Warren). i 138 Front row: (left to right): Rosalyn Madden, Latrice Madden, Vonda Emanuel, Row 2: Leo Wright, Terry Riley, Eric Grimes, Keith Madden, Row 3: Nathaniel Starks, James Messick, Terrance Richardson, Tony Crawford. VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL The Lincoln Academy Blue Tigers made a valiant effort to win the league title for the second consecutive year. The Tigers posted victories over highly ranked Southeast, O’Hara, and Harmon High Schools. However, two crucial losses, one to East and the other to Southeast, ended the Tigers bid for the league title. Nevertheless, after the regular season was over, the Tigers entered the Region- als and were successful in their attempts to participate in the state play-offs. Row 1: Michael Harston, Robert Shackleford, George Samuels, Daryl Grayer. Row 2: Mr. Cofield, Coach, Brian Parker, Jeffrey Hurd, Reginald Williams, Eric Williams, Keith Madden. SCOREBOARD Lincoln 66 Hogan 58 43 Southeast 41 71 Westport 43 63 Jeff. City 55 64 Westport 34 69 Southwest 71 79 Paseo 69 50 Liberty 55 66 Southwest 78 74 Excelsior Spr. 37 51 Central 43 44 Harmon 43 70 Oak Park 38 52 East 54 51 Blue Valley 40 65 :Wm. Chrisman 56 44 Southeast 45 61 O’Hara 43 46 Van Horn 39 57 Northeast 43 45 Central 31 65 Paseo 45 60 Southeast 62 51 Southwest 50 56 Rockhurst 65 43 East 41 44 Central 46 Everybody’s involved! 140 Sports JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL t I t SCOREBOARD Lincoln 69 Hogan 59 36 Southeast 50 66 Westport 37 64 Jeff. City 47 64 Central 50 43 Harmon 56 67 Oak Park 56 65 East 47 43 O'Hara 51 65 Van Horn 57 61 Central 47 45 Northeast 54 48 Paseo 49 61 Southeast 55 53 Southwest 57 60 Rockhurst 62 73 Belton 28 35 Miege 70 Kneeling, left to right: Robert Shackleford, Robbie Warren, standing: Keith Madden, Eric Williams, Joseph Jones, Jeffrey Hurd, Leo Wright. Sports A 141 FRESHMEN BASKETBALL PLAYERS Kneeling: Left to right: Royce Allen, Kevin Lucas, Brett Wyatt, Kenneth Workcuff, Lacey Eldridge, Standing: Donald Johnson, Miguel Warren, Ronald Hammons, Anthony Hurd, Damon Hopkins, Steven Burton. Move the ball over this way, says Coach Cofield. Sports Reginald Williams shows us what jumping to reach the basket really means while Keith Madden looks on. . AT M SCOREBOARD Lincoln 48 Southwest 44 54 Westport 35 48 Central 37 43 East 36 35 Nowland 45 48 East 44 30 Paseo 53 37 Southeast 47 M2 BASKETBALL HOMECOMING VARSITY HOMECOMING QUEEN Sharon Jones Coming close to the finish line after a season of hard work, the basketball team was ready to mix business with pleasure. February 24, in their Homecoming game against the Southwest Indians, the Tigers took care of business and added a good amount of pleasure to their winning. The 1980-81 Homecoming game brought the fans out in large numbers, kept them in suspense for the first and second quarters, then got them to their feet as the Mighty Tigers defeated the Indians 51 to 50! The taste of victory was sweetened when the evening’s highlight — the coronation of the Basketball Royalty, and the appearance of the Cobras brought cheers from the excited fans. FRESHMAN HOMECOMING PRINCESS Lanetta Conway GIRLS’ BASKETBALL HOMECOMING KING Reginald Williams JUNIOR VARSITY HOMECOMING PRINCESS LaTonya Davis Sports 143 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL, “THEY WERE THE BEST” h Sponsor: Mr. Sasser, Left to right: Andrea Hayes, Michelle Moore, Christina Counts, Bridgette Walker, Regina Bowen, Michelle Lewis, Irma Williams. Women’s sports got off to a rousing start and continued in high gear until the season ended. Both basketball and volleyball teams experienced the joy of winning this season. According to one of the players, “girls’ sports should receive as much acclaim as the sports dominated by boys because our sports are important to us and participation in sports, rather than being in the crowd watching, helps us in many ways, such as helping us to grow in unity, learning to share, to lose without giving up and other things.” Row 1, left to right: Andrea Dawson, Bridgette Walker, Gardenia Davis. Row 2: Kim Gilbert, LaTonya Davis. Row 3: Theresa Chapman, Michelle Moore. Row 4: Ms. Daniels, Regina Bowen, Daphne Watson. I SOUTH CAMPUS SWIM TEAM Standing (left to right): Mary Calzarano, Carla Frankoviglia, Cynthia Harris, Dawn Ashley, Martin Olson. Richard Ellis, Chris Egli, Row 2: Anthony Tatum, Kevin Adams, Robert Lazarczyk, Renee Johnson, Douglas Savage, Coleen Houlihan, Monica Tindall, Eddie Lane, Peter Corcoran, Lisa Carithers, Row 1: Kneeling: Mike Burnett, Mike Slyter, Howis Toler, Gary Tinsley, Kenneth McFeders, Oliver Hurd. •M MARTIAL ARTS (Left to right): Row 1: Michael Taylor, Jammie Day, Levell Wallace, Frank Gribsy, Cynthia Hayes, Patricia Isaac, Anthony Mills, Row 2: Waymon Hud- son, Richard Goudeau, Tracy Ross, Bridgette Laker, Tracy Morris, Leila Akridge, Rhonda Jones, Joetta Davis, Andrea Sanders. Marquetta Wilkins, Mark Eberra, Row 3: John Wymore, Devin Swark, Anthony Tyler, Bruce Wyatt, Robert Brown, Lawrence Hol- com, Keith Oxley, Jimmy Chitne, Sponsor: Mr. McCoy. NORTH CAMPUS SWIM TEAM (Back to front): Mrs. Deister, sponsor, Myles Fox, Richard Goudeau, David Harris, Eric Taylor, Theresa Chapman. ♦1 r � r MEET THE WINNERS ’81 Baseball Team The Lincoln Academy Blue Tigers Baseball Team starts its second season with Bernard Wil- liams and Robert Rashad as coaches. Last year’s team went 12-2 and this year we hope to do better. The goal of the team is to win the State Championship. The Tigers are led by seniors, Willie Davenport and Ronald Mize and juniors, Earnest Griffin and Jeffrey Hurd. The team eagerly awaits the return of pitcher first baseman, Reginald Williams. The Junior Varsity’s top players are, freshmen, Brent Marley and Miguel Warren and sophomore, Terry Rally. (L. to R.) Managers: Linda Taft, Jamie Day, Latrice Scott, Kim Mitchell, Kari Willis, and Teresa Malaco. Row 1: Coach Rashad, Glen Rice, Willie Davenport, Tom Prewitt, Brent Marley, Leo Wright, Terry Railey, Coach Williams. Row 2: Anthony Williams, Paul New- man, John Tancredi, Vincent Judon, Lester Beason, Darron Story. Row 3: Ernest Griffin, Jeff Hurd, Ronald Mize, Reggie Wil- liams, John Herron, Brian Parker, Eric Williams. Girls’ Track and Field (L. to R.) Michelle Lewis, Stephanie Elliot, Christine Davidson, Terry Harden, Row 2: Manager, Terry Birney, Huriya Abdullah, Eula Caldwell, Row 3: Latonya Davis, Kim Gilbert, Gardenia Davis, Cynthia Hayes, Sharon Jones, Sheila Fitzgerald, Kathy Townes, Regina Bowen, Row 4: Jackie Kennedy, Rosalyn Beauregard, Christine Robinson. (Not pictured - Mrs. Essie Daniels, Coach). 146 Lincoln Academy, North 2111 Woodland Kansas City, Mo. 64108 (816) 241-3131 The Magnet Advantage • Courses geared to student’s individual interests, abilities, and career goals • Low adult student ratio with one-to-one counseling as oftan as the student wishes • Valuable community experience through off-campus courses and work study internships • Effective college or job placement counseling • An education that is related to the real world, the chance to move quickly toward tangible success in life Lincoln Academy, South 2012 E. 23rd Street Kansas City, Mo. 64127 (816) 231-8642 • An opportunity to make decisions about the future Computer Programming In computer programming, the student learns computer languages such as BASIC, COBOL and FORTRAN. Students work at their own paces with over twenty (20) computer terminals available at the Academy. Programmers often come as guest speakers and demon- strate the abilities of various computers. Expanded Physical Ed L.A.’s physical education classes exceed the traditional ‘gym’ classes. There are classes in archery, baseball, golf, gymnastics, martial arts, modern dance, recreational swimming, tennis, and others. Gifted and Talented North Campus Gifted and Talented students are allowed 4-day school weeks, using the fifth day for exploring career fields and developing life, work, and leisure skills. There are over three hundred and sixty (360) G T students at the Academy, adding up to about 1 3 of the campuses’ population. Independent Study Students who take courses through independent study, may complete all assignments necessary for the course without actually reporting for classes at a scheduled time, the student receives normal credit. 148 Internships Internships are offered to upper-classmen for hands-on experience in a chosen career environment. One day per week in the environment, with a written report of that day’s experience, enables the student to receive 1 2 credit per semester for serving the internship. L.A. Justice Center Instead of faculty administration dictatorship at the Academy, student mediators and arbitrators help compromise disagreements among students or between students and faculty. The L.A.J.C. will prove that there are more ways than one to settle disputes. Mutual Support Teams Lincoln Academy’s MST’s are designed to meet a variety of needs. Before or after lunch, a student is given the opportunity to discuss problems with a Mentor. The student may participate in rap sessions, seek assistance with classwork, work on MST projects, study, or just use the time for leisure. Enriched Classes Mo9t classes are considerably smaller than the traditional ones, with many having fewer than ten (10) students. This lower teacher student ratio allows for more individualized assistance, thereby enabling students to progress at their own pace. 149 LOOKING TO OUR COMMUNITY The Christian Community of BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH 2329 Flora Ave., Kansas City, Missouri 64108 (816) 231-3555 231-4464 REV. E. WOODY HALL, PASTOR SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:30 A.M. SUNDAY SERVICE - 10:45 A.M PRAYER CLASS MEETING EVERY TUESDAY - 7:00 P.M. Thanks for Your Patronage JOSTEN’S BOB RUSH 4344 BELLEVIEW 561-2199 Best Wishes to the class of 1981 LAWRENCE A. JONES SONS FUNERAL CHAPELS Linwood at Woodland Kansas City, Mo. 64109 (816) 921-1800 921-2100 Mr. Lawrence A. Jones, Sr. President Graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1941 150 THROUGH ADVERTISEMENTS Be at your best for that special occasion American Formalwear, For all the newest styles and colors Discounts for Proms and Weddings 1331 MAIN STREET KANSAS CITY, MO. (816) 221-7971 A. Mooney C. B. Mooney MOONEY’S FINE FOOD Restaurant Lounge Catering - Private Parties 3115 Prospect Kansas City, Mo. 921-1661 HI! MAY I HELP YOU? At Gates and Sons, we always greet you as you come through the door. We pride ourselves in treating you as an individual . . . with courtesy and personalized service. So when you think of barbecue and fast, efficient service, you'll automatically think of . . . GATES AND SONS 1221 BROOKLYN 483-3880 10440 E. 40 HWY 353-5800 1411 SWOPE PARKWAY 921-0409 2001 W. 103 TERR. 383-1752 1026 STATE 621-1134 151 INDEX ADS 147-150 OFFICE ASSISTANTS 120 AEROBICS 131 POMPON 134 BAND 106-107 R.O.T.C. 122-126 BOOK CLUB 115 R.O.T.C. ROYALTY 125 CHEERLEADERS 132-133 SCHOOL LIFE 1-9 CHOIR 110-111 SCIENCE 113 COBRAS 108 SENIORS 32-46 DEBATE 116 SEVENTH GRADERS 89-104 DRAMA 109 SOPHOMORES 55-62 EIGHTH GRADERS 74-88 STRING ORCHESTRA 108 EDITORS 3 SPORTS: EXPLORERS 115 BOYS’ BASKETBALL 140-143 FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 20-30 ROYALTY: 143 FALL HAPPENINGS 17-18 BASEBALL 146 FOREIGN LANGUAGE 114 CROSS COUNTRY 139 FRESHMEN 63-72 FALL SPORTS 16 GIFTED AND TALENTED, NORTH CAMPUS 73 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL 140 GIFTED AND TALENTED, SOUTH CAMPUS 130-131 GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL 144 HOMECOMING 10-15 SWIM TEAM 145 HOME ECONOMICS 121 STUDENT ADVISORY 117 JUNIORS 48-54 STUDENT GOVERNMENT 118-119 LIBRARY ASSISTANTS 120 YEARBOOK 127-128 MARTIAL ARTS 145 ROYALTY 129 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 112 YOUTH FOR CHRIST 113 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS To all — teachers and students — who in any way assisted in the preparation of the New LINCOLNIAN, we offer our sincere thanks. _ Special recognition to Mrs. Gassaway’s class for large candy sales, to Deborah Collins and Lisa Harris for voluntary yearbook membership, to Linda Taft and Anna Gosnell for collage pages, and Damon Bryant for assistance with ad work and to Ms. Abner’s classes for their understanding attitudes. We are especially indebted to Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Swinton, and Mr. Jim Reed for their kind assistance and to Mrs. Thomas and Ms. Ramey for their generosity and patience in the use of the typing room. 153 mWALS WORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY MARCKLINE MISSOURI, UR A