Lincoln High School - Bumblebee Yearbook (Port Arthur, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 32 of the 1926 volume:

OUR PRINCIPAL We are told that the greatness of man is measured by his deeds, if this be true, then we can say without a doubt, that we have a great principal in the person of Prof. W. E. Sampson. He stands for everything that tends to make 3 better race spiritually, morallly, mentally and physically. The man that counts is the man who starts at the bottom and work, toil and push himself to the top. Push means industry, endurance and stick-to-it-ive-ness; then the man who attempts to push must possess will-power. Twelve years ago when Prof. Sampson was elected to the position as principal of Lincoln School, he was at the bottom, so to speak, and had many things to discourage rather than encourage, yet he was enthusiastic and did not yield to discoursgements, but was willing to pay theiprice of success . Whether he has been successful or not can be determined by his workmnd it speaks for itself. He has proven to be a real father to the pupils. No one can, truthfully, say that they have ever known him to make a difference in the treatment of the children. He is very considerate with both students and teachers, but says what he means, and means what he says. His motto is. Do Right . Qedication We the Senior Class of 1926, in loving tribute, of a sympathetic cmworker, who was ever gentle. kind and considerate of students and teachersh- and in recognition of the valuable service ren- dered by her as teacherhmother in Lincoln School hand in recognition of one who was loved, honor- ed and reverenced by the community and school authoritiekwe dedicate this the first volume of Bumble Bee in memory to Miss Marie R. Bras- Iieltheacher-mother, of Lincoln School. Miss Marie R. Brasfield Decease:D Mother of Lincoln School HISTORY OF LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL The above is a representation of the present school building for the Negro youths of the city of Port Arthur, the garden spot of Jefferson County. In 1905 the Port Arthur school for our group was organized with Prof. A. J. Criner as principal. At that time, there were only six students. Prof, Crlner remained Prin- cipal until 1908 and was succeeded by Prof. M. W. Lawson. Who served as principal from 1908 to 1914 with three assistants. He was then succeeded by W. E. Sampson the present principal. Prof. Sampson, with five assistants, conducted school in a build. ing on Sixth Street together with the Odd Fellows Hall and the S'xth Street Baptist Church, from 1914 to 1916. Upon the recommendation of Supt. G. M. Sims to the school board, we came in possession of an entire block consisting of about two and one-half acres. And upon that plot of ground in the year of 1916 the building on page 12 was erected and known as the High School for our group. While at the same time other small buildings were erected on the same grounds. But Supt. Sims with his far reaching vision saw that the Negro school was moving on to progress and that the curriculum was being changed and in order to make such a change a success a school building must meet its demand. Again this great man, a lover of education and the ad- vancement of the human race, presented the needs of the Black boys and Black girls of Port Arthur t0 the honorable school board, who in turn heard his appeal and gave to the Negro youths of PortArthureone of the best, if not the best, school buildings for the accumodation of the Negro boys and girls to be found anywhere in this Suuth-land. This building is an up-to-date school plant with sixteen class-rooms with cloak rooms in connection. five lavatories and one book-room, a principal's office with all modern equipment and a Stenographer in charge, also sanitary drinking fountains, electric lights, bells and steam heat. It has a teacher's rest-room, each of these being fitted with modern equipment. It is located on Lincoln Avenue, from which it derives its name. Our school has continued to grow. In 1914 we had 334 students and four grades with five teachers, today, our enrollment is 1538 with eleven grades and 29 teachers. We have a department of Househould Arts and Domestic Arts and Cafeteria in conection, nManual Arts , uArts and Crafts . nMusic and Physical Education also a trained nurse to see to thes needs of the children. We operate on the Work, Study and Play Plan . 0111- wotki ndepartmental Inn. The different departments of our school oifers splendid opplortounities for the git and boys to live their present day life for their own best good and for the good of the community, thereby molding goed citizens. In 1918 the first graduates went out frnm our school three in number, two and one girl. And each year since we have had a closs to go out. 'Tis true that the members of our classes were few 1n number and it is equally true that those who grad- uated, with few exceptions, were worthy and have proven to be 11 credit to the school. Many of them have gone and today are in college have made and are maki mg good. It has been the aim of the school to send out students worthy of graduation and who had completed the prescribed course with ex- edit; and not merely to send out large classes to make an exhibition of numbers. The result has been and is that our graduates are making good in cur leading colleges. We are pleased to say that our students are admitted into 0111- leading college- without examination. Today we have six members of our faculty who were former students and are graduates of our school, after attending such colleges as Bishop College,Wi1ey College, Prairie View College, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. At this time, we have representatives in Bishop College, Marshall,Texas;Prai1-ie View College-Tuske- gee Normal and Walden College, Nashville, Tenn. GRADUATES: The following is a list of 0111' graduates. Class 1918 Miss Mattie B, Halley Mr. Briseo Bameris Mr. Rodney Haley. Class 1919 Miss Elnora Jones Miss Millie Williams Miss Mable Bell. Class 1920 Miss Velma M. Dreyfus Miss Ethel Johnson Miss Esthmus Armstrong Mr. Lawrence Haley. Class 1921 Miss Lola Jones Miss Evon Bell Mr. Alfred Johnson Mr. Bethe Taylor. Class 1922 Miss Elmira Armstrong Miss Gertie Joiner Miss Grace B. Jeiferson Mrs. Cleonn Barker Price Mrs. Geneva Miles Carrol Mr. Mack H. Hannah, Jr. Mr. S. Earl Beauchamp Mr. William McAny. Class 1923 Miss Annie LauranTt Mrs. Leola Sm artT aloy xtea Wilder Noorbert Keliley Mr. Walter Sylverand tDeeeasedi Mrs. Juanita Fender Washington. Class 1924 Miss Evangeline Edgar Miss Qency Clements iDeceasedi Miss Bulah MEN 1.11t Miss He1en B. Jackso Mr. Thomas De Boy oArmsitumg Mr. Lester Mc Nulty Mr. Henry Williams. Class 1925 Miss Helen Williams Miss Julia Pugh Miss Gertie Wilbert Miss Corn Fuga Mr. Harvey Aaron. Class 1926 Miss Isabel Thompson Miss Jenel Waters Miss Alberta Ladet Mr. Walter Pen der Mr. Roosevelt Henderson Mr. Martin Jacquet Mr. Reference Martin. GRATIT UDE: But we as Principal, teachers, students and patrons, have not made this wonder- ful progress singlehanded, there are those of our good white friends who have shared with us liberally and have offered many wholesome inducements to incourage us to go over the top, our building and campus is indeed attractive. Our school board and our superintendent have been at all times composed of men of high standing with a great vision. sive to the needs of the Colored youths of Port Arthur. And have at all times shown themselves respon- The present school board is composed of the following distinguished gentlemen: Mr Mr Mr Mr . H. 0. Preston, President . J. S. Parks, Vice President . W. A. Slater . Perry Pace Mr. Duvis Button Mr. Frank Hall Mr. W. H. Oldham Mr. L. B. Abbey, Secretary. :lfatulty Hattie B. Tillman Willie C. Counte M. Louise Hendricks Ethel J ollnson Hartense Robinson Ruth Bouyer Hazel H. James Bridget Watson Leontine Osborn Second grade Second grade First grade First grade First grade First grade First grade First grade First grade faculty Matilda A. Austin Household Arts Lola B. Jones Third grade Elmira N. Armstrong Arts and Crafts William H. Hardin Physical Ed'n. Omegin Brown Fourth grade Johnnie Mae Moore Physical Ed'n. James H. Alton Manual Arts Ruby C. Craven M Jfatultp Bessie M. Willilmson Science Mattie B. Haley English Wildy E. Hardin Lntin Velma M. Dreyfus Geography Georgia M. Menkins, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth grade Arithmetic. Luleen Cooper History Eva Barge Fifth grade Lela C. Wormley, Stenngrapher and Health. Lula M. Criner High Mathematic .m mu m Hmmmm TOP RowiMiss Mario R. Byasneldv Miss Hattie Tillman, Mrs, Anna Hallv Prof. W. E. Snmpson. BOTTOM R0W7Miss Climmie Minor, Miss Sidney E PoliarlL Miss Beatrirc Seals, Miss Ruth 0, Nunn. THE FIRST TEACHERS OF THE FIRST LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL These ar e the Bio users who blazed the way for the footnrints ofn hi gher education and earnestly laid the Qrm foulIdaLinn- uponw which the greater Lincoln High School has llbeen esLalvlis Fun memories mes an nd much cred . and honor must be given them fore their nuwerful in- fluence and basic prinprles All th at is gran and noble and true in the history of the world is the result of infinite namstnkint. perpetual ploddi rig of common every day indua Below is the representation of the building: uf the former Lincoln Huzh School in which these teach- ers so nobeiy and emciently enga Sue ed in a CI nsla m struggle an nd ceaseless battle. and in SD ile of ev I'Y burner laid a solid foundation for the present LIHL'DiH High Sc 1. you see the contrast In the buildings yI-I will also notice Ihat our campus is no ionizer a mud- hole but a very modern and atkractive camp nu Walter Pender Janell J. Waters Rosevelt Henderson Isabella N. Thompson Martin J acket Reference Martin Albert: Ledett uLumn 1 HM, 1 uRosen uBellu Jack Rufus 7 uBenn OFFICERS : Martin Jacquet resident Rosevelt i Vice President Alberta Ledett Janell Waters ............................................. Walter Pender . 1 Martin Isabella Thompson Hiutnrian M OTTO : K now Thyself FLOWER: ' White Rose HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF i26 Every loyal student feels a just pride in the achievements of his class. The class of '26 is characterized by its small but representative number and its master minds. We cannot, because of the limitations of space, give to you the principle events in the history of our class, but we hope sincerely to relate to you the synopsis of the story of the circumstances, endeavors, and achievements that mark the struggie and progress of the invincible class of '26. In 1922 we were ushered with honors and delight into the High School. This notorious freshmen class then had twentyeone members. In beginning our High School career, we found this first year a very strenuous one and yet we- were able to appreciate this because our very beings were animated with thirst for knowledge. We endured hardships and embarrassments of a freshman, and father time swiftly brought: us into our Sophomore year, more members came to us and some fell by the way. Since, we were Sophs our minds naturally followed the channels of Socrates, the wisest man that ever lived, therefore we decided to take his same admonition Know thyself , hence we have our motto. The third year we began as proud Juniors with but a short bridge between us and our seniority. In our Junior year more of our classmates left us our trials became very heavy but they only spurred us on to victory. Then came the crowning year, our Senior year. With eight members and finally seven, we determined to finish the cause, we had so earnestly begun. In this class the boys ontnumbers the girls 4 to 3 which is somewhat unusual. Under the leadership of our president, Martin Jacket, we have striven to accomplish all that our High School is expecting and demanding of us. In putting out our hrst annual we attempted to win honors of popularity but seem- ingly because our minds were so filled with the thrill of our first experience of wearing class rings, delivering orations and finally receiving our High School diplomas, we soon found that we must unselfishly award this honor to the Freshies and Juniors. We as a class are eager to find ourbetter seWes ,hnd thereby become capable of taking our places in the world ofactivity. i That hope that springs eternal in the human breast urges us on and tells us, that tomorrow will be a better day. As we leave our cherished Alma Mater, we pause to give highest honor and express our sincere gratitude to those our beloved faculty members who have been instrumental in making us what we are, and who have encouraged us to raise higher the standards of civilization. SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY As the class of 1926 was contemplating its coming commencement exercises, it fell to my lot to forecast the future of these fair damsels and gallant young men. I knew not what to do, for I was not born a prophet, just one of you. I had spent the day in hard study and deep thinking. Now worn and weary, I lay down to sleep. I had slumbered but a moment, when I arose refreshed and strengthened. I was in the lobby of Hotel Buffalo, suddenly I noticed a tall handsome young man, coming toward me. He smiled and I stood in awe, for it was none other than Martin Jacket, our class president. After a brief conversation I learned that he was the owner of a chain of hotels including Hotel Buffalo, in which I was stopping. We lunched together, and went for a ride in the afternoon. While driving through the city, my attention was attracted to a a large sign, The Henderson Plant. We stopped to visit the plant; I could scarcely believe my eyes, when we walked into the presidentis office, and I recognized the familiar face of our old classmate Roosevelt Hen- derson, the president of The Hendrson Plant. Later I visited New York City, where I met J anell Waters, who was now a designer in The Smart Shop on Fifth Avenue. On Sunday. morning I attended the morning service, at the St. Mark's Cathedral, 3 magnificent building, while pondering over this perfect work of man, my eyes beheld a stately Bishop in his robes of dignity, who poured forth words of inspired instruction, and to my surprise this devine was Walter Pender, who had thus entered into the work of the church. As I was leaving the Cathedral, some one touched me on the arm. I turned around, and looked into the face of Isabelle Thompson, who invited me to spend the day with her. I accepted her kind invitation, and we drove home in her fine new car. Isa- belle was a retired nurse, now living in the Thompson Mansion on Riverside Drive. It was from Isabelle that I learned, that the cathedral, in which we had worshipped, was the work of Reference Martin, who was a great architect in Paris. In the evening I thought that I would rest for an hour or two, for I was tired and sleepy. I slept long and very soundly. When I opened my eyes, to my surprise I found myself in my own home in the same old town. Anderson West Nora Taylor Dorthy Armelin Luhella Thibedeaux Florence Allen Mary Armstrong Elizabeth Foley Funnie Robinson Andy Jimmie uModest Lil Tip 'Tlossy Pricilla uSlim Cuty Dorthy Armelin ,,,,,, President Lnbella T' ' m Vice President Mary Armstrong y Nora Taylor Treasurer HISTORY OF JUNIORS Having toured the long road of grammar school and raised from the preparatory department of Lincoln School. September 1923 found us wandering into a new realm. We came in as lowly Freshmen, unconcerned standing in perfect for we were too green to burn. Remembering one has to start at the bottom to reach the top. Under the leadership of Mary Armstrong our stern president, we started our climb despite the humiliation: and hardships a true Freshman must undergo. Quite a number fell down during this fourth of the journey. As little Freshies we thought ourselves very brilliant, as every Freshman does. June found us with a fourth of the journey overt September '24 found us in the wise land with the trials and hardships of a Freshman year behind us. Thirteen wise Sophomores climbing under the leadership of our gallant Helen Deese. Abroad we were called wise fools, yet the faculty will admit that we were the most brilliant Sophomores in the history of Lincoln School. June! and half the voyage over. September '25 only eight juniors nearing the pinnacle of their desire. Think we are Juniors with three-fourth of the journey in the rear of us, and still a determination to go further. One more year to go then we Will be seniors and then graduation. of course we defeated the seniors in the popularity contest indeed, that is nothing unus- ual, Who can recall one time these juniors ha've been defeated in anything. The senior banquet sponsored by the junior class was unsurpassed by any in the his- tory of Lincoln School. Music was furnished by Ricks Orchestra. We shall finish the term under the able leadership of Dorthy Armelin. Just now we are anxiously waiting to take the plans of the seniors and make the seniors of '27 a class immortal just as did the Junior class. Entering we vow to make the class '27 one of Lincoln's real tributes to humanity. Teachere'Wou have participated in many investigations . Janitore'tMany . Teachere'tHave you succeeded in calling the principal's attention to any thing important? Janitor- Yes, to myself as an investigator . Prof. Sampson-J'This is a place for work, not any place for jelly-beans, peanut- candy and popcorn balls . Senior boys- Well, what shall we do Prat? Prof. Sampsune'Teacher's meeting this afternoon . Miss Tillmane Another sermon girls, wonder what's up? Absent minded Prof. tSampsonte Whex-e is my hat'! Stenographer tWormleyte'Dn your head, sir . . . of.- Thank you, mam; if it hadn't been for you I would have gone away without it . HISTORY OF THE SOPHOMORE CLASS The class of '28 is a happy band of faithful workers, Our class colors are blue and goldl Our motto: Either Finish It, Or Donlt Attempt It . Last year we were timid Freshmen, who were afraid that the Sophomores would run over us in their rush. Rush where? Out of work. The year was one of hard trials, for the other High School classes thought, that we were too young to have a voice in any movement. We were told to listen, but never to say a word. The Sophomores did not even invite us to any of their affairs, but on one occasion, when their treasure was very low, we were invited to help fill up the treasure. While this year has been a year of hard work, it has been a year of sport too. Our F. F. Club, Fun And Friendliness Club , has made it so. Our purpose is to see that a spirit of friendliness exists in 0111' school, and that a little fun enters into the life of every one sometimes. To our surprise we lost in the popularity contest, Beware Juniors. We will get you yet, if you don't watch out. Remember that we are Sophomores, thirty strong. The great men and women of the future will come from the Sophomore class, for the talents, that we possess, will fit as for any great work, no matter how difficult. He tafter qua'rrell- I think our lips are parallel, don't you? 5119111 don t know. Wh He- Because they never meet. Miss Cr inere'tYonr answer is as clear as mud . Rooseveltethell, that covers the ground, doesn't it? HISTORY OF THE FRESHMEN CLASS Warren Williams Roy Mitchell Jeraldine Freeman Myrorie Lamperez ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, , President .Vice President Secretary Treasurer On May 1925 a jolly bunch of seventh grade students received their certificates de- claring them having completed the grammar school work and capable of being called Freshmen of Lincoln High school. When school opened September 21, 1925 more than 49 ambitious young people en- listed and placed on record one of the most peppy classes in the history of Lincoln High. During the term our enrollment reached iifty-five. Our class colors are royal-purple and gold. Our: motto is, We came, we saw, we conquered . The sophs , juniors and seniors are willing to recognize us as a class of notoriety. During the year we gave a dnnsante ; it was quite formal; a little too much for the seniors and almost out of the reach of the faculty, however, the seniors sent a detective to take notes. As for studies, we could even master the seniors, studies, but it seems to be an old established custom to spend four years in the high school department, and we would not vary from the general rule. We havexft, as yet, fallen so deeply in love with Latin, it is supposed to be a dead language but it seems that the Latin teacher of Lincoln High is trying to make it alive again. The first popularity contest of this school ended April 9, 1926, and would you be sur- prised to know that a freshman is the most popular boy in Lincoln High School? So give us credit for our good work; We came to be popular. We soon saw that we were going to be popular, we con- quured all obstacles, and now we are poplar. WINNER 0F BEAUTY CONTEST Dorthy Armelin MOST POPULAR BOY ,mwmme , Eddie Williams i; I: Mr. T. A. Butler, Supervisor of Manual Arts VALUE OF MANUAL ARTS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL It has been said that an educated person is a person whose mind has been so trained and disciplined that it acts accurately and precisely as a piece of machinery. To secure this mental precision, schools throughout the history of education, have used various devices and schemes. At one period, it was thought for a person to well edu- cated, it was necessary for him to master several languages. Even in our own age much stress is laid on the languages, mathematics and the sciences. These subjects are studied in our schools, first, because of their usefulness to human society, Second, because of the mental development derived when the mind has mastered them. In short it has ever been th aim of schools to us such devices that would tend to develop a stronger mind having as an objective the turning out a person capable, first, of mak- ing a better living; second, a person useful to society and third, but not least a good citizen of the country in which he lives. Now it has been found that many persons possessing great native ability and cap able of great mental development can not be reached by the regular prescribed courses of study laid down in our schools. They have a way of seeing things and thinking only in terms of things. An outstanding example of this is Mr. Edison, the great inventor. It is said of him when in school books did not appeal to him. His teachers gave him up as a helpless case, and he was regarded as being a erson who was incapable of great mental development. How well he fooled his teachers can best be told in the phe- nominal success of his lifeis work. It was not Edison's fault that he was a failure in school, but the fault of a system of education which-sought to feed mental minds as one would feed so many pigs on a balanced ration. As was the case with Edison, we have in every school pupils who can- not be anoused by the regular courses of study. For this class of pupils something is nee ed to awaken their interest and once interest is secured, they may be developed along other lines. Leading educators have found that Manual Arts and vocational subjects fit in re- markably well as a device to secure interest in school work. where other subjects hav: mm m HililiilHHi :1 ml wgng... .ty failed. So it may be said of Manual training that its place in the schdul is to assist tho dull or indiHerent pupil to find himself. Here in the Lincoln School this has ever been our aim. We hope not only to lead the boys out and assist them in finding themselves, but we hope to develop him into the kind of man that the world wants and needs Keep- ing what has been said in mind our course of study is so planned as to give the pupil a clear and comprehensive knowledge of tools and tool processes. So if he des'res t ; do so, so if he care to do so, he may easily advance from one stage to another and finally develop into a competent craftsman. ARTS AND CRM'DEPARTMENT Miss Elmira N. Armstrung, Teacher Some of the Elementary and High School classes have been organized into Art and Craft classes. The purpose of these classes is to develop self expression; to create interest in Art- Crafts and home decoration; to develop Art appreciation in the world; to train the child to do everything in a fine way and insure excellent craftmanship. Most of the construction work in the low grades is in paper; leaving the more exA pensive materials until the time when the child shall be able to use them to a better advantage. The craft Work in the High School department includes the making of various kinds of baskets, floor-Iamps, trays, silk Iamp-shades, picture framing- nnd many other use- ful articles for the decoration of the home. HOME ECONOMICS Miss Matilda A. Austin, Teacher The Value of Home Economics in the School Illd Community. Home Economic machinx in good in prouartian u it stimulate the pupil to want tn know Ind want to know Ind want to do thoue think. which are needed by the community of which they Ire I part. It would be dimculL indeed for the wide awake girl of today 10 pass through life with no reci-tion of the relntion of the home to the welrue o! the nltion; with no inapintion tuwud the improvement of her own home and Inward her own respnnsive ability in uecompiiahini these better home conditions. The home and H: e Ischuol should work hand in handI The .im at Ihe work is better homes both economically Ind spiritually And hence: stronger womanhoodI he girl: in thine depnr tm ent are taught. to cook simple foods such as should be helpful In preparing a y day'sm ynlso ucuu' re a knowledge of different foods: meal Dlanninx and cost. along with uble as i 3.3 The en leterin serves good wholesome foods at E's reasonable price. The help employed for the cnfeteriu .I-e nsnined In. the lunch hours by some or the gir WHY WE TEACH PHYSICAL EDUCATION It is not a mind, it is not a body, that we have to educate, but a man; of whom we are not to make beings.hMontnigne. No perfect brain ever crowns an imperfectly developed body.4lark. Helath is wealth.-Emerson. Let us spend a few minutes upon the question why we teach physical education. The answer may be given in a few wordshbecause the need of the pupil demands it. We are confronted with another question, what are these needs? They are: First, Better Health. Second, Greater, strength of the body properly distributed. Third, Better physique. Fourth, Grace of movement. Fifth, Self control. Seventh, Nerves and brain training. Eighth, Memory exercise. Ninth, Mental rest. Tenth, Recreation. Let us take time briefly to consider some of these results. All teachers and laymen do not yet recognize the value 01' physical education, neith- er are all our children getting the physical life and training that our best theory de- clares essential. The theory of games and play is a fascinating study which will repay anyone. We can touch only a few of the outstanding pomts. There are various theories, the physio- logical theory explains play to be physically a necessity, that it provides both for a dis- charge of surplus energy arecreation of the exhausted power. The biological theory is that play is based upon instincts of the race, and that the spontaneous action of play are those which the child will need later in his more serious pursuits. Lee in his book of plays in education shows how the various plays fit the child to become matured citie Zens, soliders, scientist, and creator. The physical theory has to do with the mental effects, and it may be called in Home's words, the discovery of the childr by himself . Games and organized play offers an excellent opportunity to give the child two things that he needs today. A conception of the value and necessity of law and a chance to accomplish, to achieve. He learns that he can not play without conforming to the rules of the game, this knowledge leads him to appreciate the laws of the state and of life. Then. too, the child of today does not have the opportuity nor the incentive to do things as did the child of yesterday. Amusements in which he only look on, Iis- ten to the rules, as a consequence his individuality is not developed. He need to do things to realize that he is an accomplishng being. In many cases games furnish him the only chance for this realization. We are told now-adays that the degree of adaptability is the measure of a man's success, and the education should train for adaptability. In games, the child has a chance to get this powerl The games provide a miature world, in which the child learns the need for and the reward of adapting himself. In observing games he must be quick of sight; in the guessing games he must be quick of thought; in games of skill he must be keen and accurate as well as quick; in tag and chase and the like, he must be physically able. ln dramatic and circle games he must be willing to take a minor part, and en enjoy others pleasures. In team games he must cooperate in special games he must essentially, ugames himself and in all games he learns fairness, the value of even temperedness, and the obligation and reward of waiting onesY turn. With knowledge of these truths, does it seem possible to dispute the assertion that games are a preparation for life, or to question wisdom 0f those who, through ages, have considered them as Lush. Gregory in his book, L'Better School , says there are certain things that all children do, sing, talk, love animals, draw, love beauty, play, then let us assume that these ace tivities are God's indications as to the child's culture. Richard Broussnrd Joseph LeBlanc Allen Funtnot RICHARD BROUSSARD is an honest and upright caretaker, he is always found on the job. He has, at all times, shown a very keen interest in the cleanliness of the buildings and campus. He has always held the teachers in high esteem. He is polite, accomodating and kind, and is liked by all with whom he comes in contact. JOSEPH LeBLANC, the faithful custodian, Who deserves to be mentioned for his faithful service through his years of toil at Lincoln School. He has been with us six years. His smiling face and pleasing personality has been an inspiration to both stu- dents and teachers. Let us hope that he will remain on the campus to bring cheer and good Will with his perpetual smile. ALLEN FONTNOT is the Mesengereboy for the Lincoln High School. He is known to all the students and teachers as, Sunno . Through his striking personality, his honesty and loyalty he is a favorite of the principal and faculty, as well as of the entire student-body. For the past three years his service has been invaluable; he is at all times willing and ready to serve. In spite of all the duties as messengernboy, he al- lows nothing to interfere with his studies. He is a candidate for graduation from the Grammar School, in June 1926. We are hoping that he will continue throughout his High School career. Allen takes part in all the activities of the school. He is an all around athelete. A few days after a farmer had put his two children in school a book agent called on him and said: Now that your children go to school you ought to buy them an en- cyclopedia . I didillBuy them an eneyclopedia? Hanged if I do , was the reply. Let 'em walk like 1 '. FlappereuGeorge, if you don't stop I'll scream-Illl call mother. h Mother! Oh, my goodness, George, here she comes. I never dreamed she was at ome. Phones 12-13 Procter at Atlanta Lincoln Ford Fordson linn Motor Company Phone 301 901 Grannis Ave. Grannis Avenue Drug Store Established 1922 HANNAH KL HANNAH, Props. We keep full line of drugs and toiIEt articles, cigars, cigarettes and tobac- co. Hot chocolate, fountain soda, ice -cream and candies. Li Quick Delivery EDWIN L. HANNAH, Mgr. Compliments Of W9 PORT ARTHUR LUMBER COMPANY Complete Stock of Long Leaf Yellow Pine Lumber Red Cypress Shingles and Lumber Sash, Doors, Brick, Lime, Cement, Carey Roofing, Builders' Hardware Phones 557 and 558 Office and Yard 437 Seventh St. uPROMPT DELIVERY OUR HOBBY MARTIN LUMBER COMPANY Wholesale and Retail LONG LEAF PINE TIMBERS AND LUMBER 419 Sixth St. Port Arthur, Texas MAIL US YOUR INQUIRXES THE WEST END BAKERY C. E FREEMAN, Prop. Phone 932 648 W. Sixth St. Where Freemafs Cream-Crust Bread is made Cream-Crust bread makes the best toast- the bread of very best quality Compliments Of J. C. PENNEY C0. HINES AND GRAYER MEATS AND GROCERIES When in need of good things to eat call 823. We have what yuu want, when you want it. SERVICE Our Motto We deliver to all parts of the city. Phone 823 9th St .and Lincoln Ave. JOHN R. ADAMS 8; C0. Wholesale and Retail GROCERIES AND SHIP CHANDLERS Sabine, Beaumont, Port Arthur and Orange 1- The Corner Drug Company Where you get quality and service Hooker and Hooker, Props. Merchant's National Bank Bldg. Telephone Nos. 38 and 675 We have what you want National adver- tised quality and prices