Lincoln High School - Commander Yearbook (Warren, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1936 volume:

1 I 5 I 5 f i i s I 1 i 1 1 1 I 1 1 4 J 4 1 Z1 K! ff? A ,Z ia .,, f , l ' zpfsal , fa 5? c , ' f THECOIIANDER fu ,fb 1956 Published by The Annual Staff of the Lincoln High School of Van Dyke, liohigan - Eozmwonn The aim of the Annual Staff has been to retain for you the memories of the happy and joy-filled school days of 1955 and '36 at Lincoln High. JUNE Z CQMMANDQR i999 DEDICATION It is with great pleasure that we dedicate this fourth issue of our year-book to Miss Gwendolyn Harris, our Annual sponsor, under whose expert guidance this 'Commander ' hae been made possibleg whose friendship is highly valued by all students, and whose work as s teacher has over been commendable. JUNE COMMANDER M IQS6 lr. Little Hr. Miller Mr. lay lr. Tyler Ir. Strich OUR SCHOOL BOARD le, the students of Lincoln High School, in recognition of the progress made by our school boerd, Iieh to take this opportunity to express our appreciation and gratitude to each member for his part in making Lincoln e bigger end better school. Pree1dent.....lr. Ierle Tyler Trustee.....lr. ln. G. Killer 8eeretery.....lr. ln. Strich Trustee..-..lr. Irvin Little Treaeurer.....lr. Ben B. lay NTS i..-1-1.-i TION BOARD NTENDENT PAL Y DER STAFF S TIES ICS ACTIVITIES ES ISEHENTS -JUNE Q COMMANDER M i936 ADMINISTRATION The Lincoln High School was organized in 1922 with only the ninth grade in attendance. Its first four year class numbering three students was graduated in 1927. Since that small beginning, the institution has grown to include atthe present time a total of over eight hundred in the junior and senior divisions. Lincoln this year became a class B school in size. With facilities designed to take care of but a fraction of that number, in order to handle the great increase in enrollment, a sharp change of policy became imperative. Thus the school day was lengthenedg the senior high school was placed on a basis whQr9- by half of the students had classes in the morning and half in the afternoon, studying being done at home. Study halls, almost value- less because of extreme overcrowding, were abolished. The junior high school still remained for the whole school day, but with larger periods devoted partially to recitation and partially to supervised N study. Our new addition is at last under way and will be completed in time for the fall semester. A complete program of school work will then be possible. The 'Commander' of this year is presented in a different format than preceding ones, this being the first edition with photo-phinish pictures and pages. Miss Harris and the nCommandern staff are to be complimented on its fine composition and Miss Nelson on the typing. To the members of the January and June graduating classes, I wish to extend my heartiest wishes for success. For their fine spirit I am grateful. I also wish to thank the members of the Board of Education for their co-operation and the faculty for their loyalty, sustained effort and interest. Lincoln may well be proud of its past achievements and look with confidence to those of the future. af Superin JUNE Q COMMANDQ-F2 :sag SUPERINTENDENT ARTHUR W. SPRING We wish to express our appreciation to our super- intendent, Dr. Arthur W. Spring, who has shown a deep and sincere interest in student sffairsi who has been an understanding advisor to the students and who has always been a very capable and pro- gressive executive. .JUNE W COMMANDEIQ W I Q36 PRINCIPAL JAM S L. TRUAX We wish to acknowledge our indebtedness to our Principal J.L. Truax for his fine spirit of cooperation with the student body and facultyg for his splendid aid in organizing our coursesg and for his genuine interest in each individual student's progress. JUNE Z COMMANDER H lQ36 -Q Dr. Arthur W. Spring, Superintendent lr. James L. Truax, Principal lr. Joh K. Bacon Miss Martha lae Bradford Miss Gertrude Brown Miss larjorie Carlson Hr. Stanley Czuchna Mr. Orville Eman Miss Ruth Flory l s. Carrie Gascho Miss Gwendolyn Harris Mr. John R. Hill liss Ruth Isbell Mrs. Harriet Kaler Mr. Clay Leach Miss Frances Moore l s. Virginia MoNish Miss Nathalie Nelson Miss Algona Peterson T0 THE TEACHERS le wish to express our appreciation to the teachers of Lincoln High School, who, though their jobs have been no easy ones, have worked with a certain spirit of helpfulness that has made our school a most enjoyable place in which to study. We students realize the inspiration and aid offered by such a fine group of teachers, and accordingly take this means to publicly thank them. JUNE Z COMMANDER H i936 ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN A very spirited advertising campaign enthusiastically conducted by our principal, Mr. James L. Truax with the whole-hearted cooper- ation of the members of the advertising teams, resulted in making the N Lincoln Commander' a possibility. Two advertising teams were chosen from the Journalism Class. The winning team was captained by Harold Sonnenberg, business man - ager. All team members showed splendid salesmanship, and worked with determination to obtain the necessary results. Those to whom we are indebted for the making of this annual a possibility, financially at least, are: Mr. Truax, advertising spon- sorg Mr. Spring, our superintendent: our school board, for its finan- cial backingg Miss Harris, for her enthusiasm and encouragement, and the following members of the advertising teams: Harold Sonnenberg Henry Leich Hubert Ayling Tony Kelner William Lawson Mary Waldo Lewis Belleau Ben Brouwer John Sonnenberg William Shaw Harvey Grosbeck Leo Saarm John Post Raymond Miller Dorothy Miller Helen Matoshko Edward Mrukowski John Llewellyn Frederick Matthews Raymond Moore Margaret Schneider Aileen Lahde Barbara Ehardt Herbert P1110 Wilbur Treppa Robert Miller JUNE Z COMMANDEF2 H 1936 COMMANDER STAFF 1936 EDITORIAL STAFF Editor: Dorothy Miller Associate Editor: Wilfred Hebert Social Editor: Lucille Noble Literary Editor: Herbert Piilo Art Editors: Tony Kalmar Leo Saarm REPORTERS: Frances Bromley John Sonnenberg Wilbur Treppa William Legree COPY READERS: Barbara Ehardt Harvey Grosbeck Aileen Lahde Ben Brouwer BUSINESS STAFF: ' Bus. Mgr.: Harold Sonnenberg Associate Bus. Mgr.: Ray Miller , Helen Matoshko Sales Managers. nary Waldo ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN: Hubert Ayling John Llewellyn Frederick Matthews Lewis Belleau Raymond Moore Edward Mrukowski William Lawson John Post William Shaw Elaine Garwood TYPISTS: Frances Bromley Barbara Ehardt Eleanor Griebe Aileen Lahde Edna Compton lary Finley Florence Griebe Margaret Schneider SUPERVISORS: Typing: Miss Nathalie Nelson Journalism: Miss Gwendolyn Harris JUNE COMMANDER nose 1--l UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Ann Arbor, Mich. Bureau of cooperation with educational institutions February 14, 1955 lr. Arthur Spring Lincoln High School Van Dyke, llichigan ly dear lr. Spring: At e. recent meeting of the University Committee on Relations with Secondary Schools, the report on your school was submitted. The Secretary was instructed to notify you that the Committee voted to place your high school on the accredited list of the University of llichigan for the two-year period, ending June5O,l95'7. Very truly yours, Secretary University Comnitte on Relations with Secondary Schools GEC:FK P? s. The Committee requested' that special commendation be given to the Superintendent , the Principal, and teachers for the fine spirit maintained and the good work done in the Lincoln High School. G. E. C. JUNE 2 COMMANDEF2 19:-so SCHOOL CALENDAR ' e SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY 5 School opened 1 Basketball at Northville 21 Football at Hamtramck 2 Baccalaureate 27 Football at St. Theresa 5 Senior Graduation 4 Junior High Graduation 7 Basketball, Hazel Park, here OCTOBER 11 Basketball, Romeo, here ll Basketball, Busch, here 4 Football at Melvindale 14 Basketball, Trenton here 9 Senior Party 14 Basketball, Alumni Girls, 11 Football, Berkley, here here 25 Football, Trenton, here 20 Basketball, Berkley, here 20 Basketball, Utica Girls, here 25 Basketball Girls at Utica NOVEMBER 28 Basketball at Melvindale 1 Football at Redford Union 8 Football at Busch Senior Play 'Rival Masqueraders' MARCH 22 Band Concert 25 Debate at Lake Shore 12 Senior Play 15 Senior Play 19 Hagician DECEMBER ll Debate, Genterline, here APRIL 15 Basketball at Redford Union 15 Jmmior Play 'Dutch Detective' 5 Speech Contest at South 19 Basketball Girls at Hazel Park Lake 20 Basketball, Northville, here 9 Easter Program 20 School closed for vacation JANUARY HAY 6 School opened 1 Junior Play 10 Basketball, Trenton, here 15 Open House 10 Basketball Girls, Roseville, 22 Senior Prom here 14 Basketball Girls at Romeo 17 Basketball at Berkley 17 Basketball Girls at Eastland 20 Senior Week JUNE 24 Basketball, Redford Union, here 8-15 Senior Week 24 Basketball Girls, Eastland, 9 Junior-Senior Banquet here 14 Baccalaureate 27 Exams 17 Junior High Graduation 31 Basketball Girls at Roseville 18 Senior High Graduation 51 Senior Prom 17 Exams 18 Exams 19 School Closes j S 1 I 41.7 ' 4 X 'Pegg-L 7 Zia M 'U ffgofff-f Wa,u QSUIGWLL m, q:,,,,.,,,N Wil , gym? , M25 Wg? 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Highs-4?g2 My!,.,,N, le agar O- K ul 2 qs ,e 0. 2 ...TS -MH q 1- 7 ii 6- as JUNE JOHNSON Sr. Play 1935 A.C.0. Club Glee Club Camera Club NANCY DE SANO Pres. Soph. Class Treas. 8 V. Pres. L.A Capt. Basketball Team A.C.0. Club Commercial Club Service Squad Library Club ELLA KAISER A.C.O. Club Glee Club Etiquette Club FRANCES KNAPP Basketball L.A.A. Member A.C.O. Club Treas. Jr. Class Sr. Play 1956 Service Squad i UNE 2 COMMANDER 1936 VIOLA GHIATA Safety Patrol Treas. 12th Grade Sec. of Class, 3 yrs. Community Night Sr. Play 1935 Commercial Club Treas. Camera Club Railsplitter Typist A.C.O. Club IILLIAM GROSS Jr. Play 1934 L.A.A. Member Basketball Baseball EDWARD MRUKOWSKI Jr. Play 1935 Sr. Play 1936 Football Basketball L.A.A. Member EILBEN BAUMAN Commercial Club Jr. Play 1935 fl. Qin? V. -Q K if I WILLIAM LAWSON L.A.A. Member Camera Club Jr. Play 1935 MARY IALDO 9B Class Pres. Jr. Play 1935 Basketball 2 yrs. Sec. Library Club V. Pres. L.A.A. Sport Ed. Railsplitter Annual Staff '36U ELAINE GARIOOD L.A.A. Member A.C.O. Club Basketball Camera Club Tennis Club Treas. 9th Grads Sec. 10th Grade Sec. llth Grade ROY FOSTER Sr. Play 1935 Orchestra Band -JUNE Z COMMANDER lose DELTON MAPLE Pres.l1th Grade Tennis Club Debate Club Debating, 1 Year Jr. Play 1955 Sr. Play 1956 L.A.A. Member Basketball HARY FRANCES FINLEY Jr. Play 1955 Sr. Play 1956 Sec. L.A.A. Student Council Vice Pres. Sr. Class DONALD JOHNSON Jr. Play Pres. Jr. Class L.A.A. Humber BEATRICE IINKEL Vice Pres. 9th Grade LIAQAO Jr. Play 1955 Sr. Plq 1939 ALJAJJJ :lf- MARGARET GOTTSCHALK A.C.0. Club Etiquette Club HERBERT PIILO Pres. 9A k 10B L.A.A. lember Baseball Jr. Play 1955 sr. Play 1936 Annual Staff '56' ELEANORE GRIEBE Jr- Play 1935 Sr. Play 1936 Basketball Commercial Club L.A.A. Hember HENRY LEICH Football Baseball Basketball Track Pres. LaAuAu JUNE CGMIYIANDEFZ nose GLADYS CUDNEY Commercial Club Library Club Librarian Camera Club MARGARET SADLER L.A.A. Member Camera Club Dramatic Club Glee Club Debating Library Club ORLANDO ROMANO Track, Football Basketball Sr. Play '53' R '55' Jr. Play 1954 Community Night Pres. L. A. A. Glee Club Minstrel Show Safety Patrol Pres. Sr. Class WILFRED HEBERT Jr. Play 1935 Sr. Play 1956 Pres. Sr. Class Baseball Annual Staff '36' EARL BLANK L.A.A. JEAN CUNNINGHAM A.C.0. Club L.A.A. Club Glee Club Safety Patrol JACK moymm Jr. Play 1935 L.A.A. Member Baseball JANE SLOAN Treas. Library Club Commercial Club -JUNE Z COMMANDER H lQ36 SYLVIA THRONEBERG Dramatic Club Jr. Play 1954 Glee Club Community Night HOM R AKERS Camera Club Class Valedictorian DONNA DICKINSON Sr. Play 1955 TONY KELNER Football, 5 Yrs. Jr. Play 1954 Sr. Play 1955 Safety Patrol L.A.A. Member Annual Staff n56' Railsplitter Jr. Play 1955 EDITH NIELSEN Sec. Sr. Clase Raileplitter Annual Staff Camera Club Tennis Club Jr. Play 1934 JOB TUCKER Jr. Play 1954 Sr. Play 1955 Vice Pres. A.C.O. LeAeAe u0mb9r ELSIE HARRISON Jr. Play 1954 Sr. Play 1955 Railsplitter A.C.0. Club EDWARD SOFRANKO Football Basketball Capt. Gaseball Team Vice Pres. L.A.A. LILLIAN SCHWALM L.A.A. Member Camera Club A.C.O. Club Sr. Play 1955 FRANK TUMINO Vice Pres. 12A Sec. E Treas. L.A.A. Jr. Play 1954 Sr. Play 1955 Glee Club Camera Club Ad Campaign 1955 ELDA FRANKIW Glee Club Operetta Chonita Operetta 'Wild Rosen Com unity Night Sr. Play 1955 A.C.O. Club Basketball Baseball DOROTHY WALKER Treas. 9th, 10th, k 11th Grades Com unity Night Jr. Play 1954 Sec. llB Commercial Club Librarian Sec. Camera Club EDITH WALDO Commercial Club L.A.A. lember Raileplitter Sec. 9th. Grade Tlmekeeper, Basketball WILLIAM MANTEL Football Basketball L.A.A. llnstrel Show ,JUNE Z COMMANDER lose JANUARY GRADUATION EXERCISES The January senior class graduated on February 5rd, 1936. Their exercises were much the same as those of previous years. The opening scene represented a school room in which Edith Nielsen presided as a teacher. The group sang their class song, and under the guidance of their teacher gave their honorary speeches. These were as follows. Valedictory... ....Homer Akers Salutatory... ....V1ola Ghiata Class Poem.... ....Edward Sofranko Class History .... .... Edith Waldo Giftatory-Cboysl ....... Lillian Schwalm Giftatory-lgirlsl ...... Orlando Romano Will ............. .... Frank Tumino The other scene of the graduation exercises took place in the home of Orlando Romano, ten years later. The seniors all came together, here playing the parts of the persons they wished or intended to be in the future. After that amusing skit, Superintendent Spring and Mr. May spoke. Then the diplomas were awarded, climaxing the school years for this group of seniors. JUNE Z CCMIYIANDER Q lose I JUNE GRADUATION PROGRAM The June Seniors graduated June 22, a month later than the previous year. The honors of the senior class were held by the following persons: Valedictory.. Salutatory... Class Poem... Class History.... Class Will... Dorothy Miller Wilfred Hebert Donald Johnson Eleanore Griebe Delton Maple The senior class colors are: Gold and Blue The senior class motto ls: One step towards 1ife's destiny The class flower is: Tea Rose The Senior class has had a very enjoyable and interesting senior year. They presented a play, Nlystery at Hidnightn, on larch 12 and 13, a prom on lay 22, and had a novel senior leak. JUNE Z COMMANDER W IQ36 12 B lr. Czuchna, Sponsor Bromley, Frances Brouwer , Ben B. Brown, Harry, V. Pres. Caron, William Compton, Edna, Sec. Ehardt, Finley, Glanoy, Jasmin, Barbara, Pres Anna Mae Richard Angeline Lahde, Aileen Menzies, Margaret Hiller, Raymond, Trees. Moore, Raymond Nottingham, Helen Richard, Clemens Saarm, Leo Schneider, Margaret Treppa, Wilbur Webster, Donald .JUNE Z COMMANDER nose ll A Miss Harris, Sponsor Ayling, Hubert Baird. Billie Belleau, Lewis Blake, Julia Brouwer, Irma Clark, Beulah Cottrell, Harold Craft, Hazel Cudney, Winifred Dron, Shirley Grosbeck, Harvey Hackel, B111 Jones, Horace Kohler, Bertha Kolaczynski, Eleanor Llewellyn, John McWilliams, Marleu Matthews, Frederick Miller, Robert Martens, Dorothy latoshko, Helen Moses, Erva Mrukowski, Henry Nielsen, Esther Noble, Lucille, Pres. 0'Brien, Kenneth 0'Hara, Harry Peasley, Claudine Pedde, Ida Robarge, Bernice Schleeter, Hazel Shaw, William Sherrill, Raymond Sonnenberg, John, V. Speirs, Estalene, Se Staohnik, Sophie Tank, Doris, Trees. Thompson, Armstrong Tucker, Magdalene Valukas, Vencesla Pres co JUNE Z CQMIYIANDER uoao ll B - Miss Nelson - Adams, Edwin Bittner, Willie Brinkman, Ruth Brothers, Rita-Sec.and Treas. Brown, Fred Buoholg, Barbara-V. P Buckay, Stanley , Chase, Bernadine Consigney, Eileen Cowgill, Reginald Cunningham, Ruth Davies, John Foerster, Ralph Foutz, Harold Frisehitz, Mary Griebe, Florence-Pres Havard, Don Hopkins, Clifton Hugall, Ted Ingraham, Adele Johnson, Florence Kaufman, Ramon Knapp, Roberta Kolaozynski, Bertha Komen, Charles Kuecken, Earl PSB. Sponsor Lachovsky, Mary Legree, John Legree, William Leich, Frank Marsh, Jean Matthews, Edmund McLeod, Phoebe Moran, Edwin Muckenthaler, Helen Mullin, Anna Pedde, Alice Popa, Mike Popa, Viola Post, John Radlinski, Chester Reaume, Albert Ross, Francis Rowley, Jack Shauer, Louis Sloan, Robert Stafford, Gerald Stark, Helen Urba, Steve Walker, Irene Washburn, Gerald JUNE Z COMMANDER H i936 10-A Miss Bauman, Virginia Betcher, Helen Biggg, Endora Binder, Martin Bolin, Fred Bucholz, Catherine Cheraz, Clark Ciesielski, Virginia Coluzzi, Agnes Cooper, Wayne Cottrell, Ione Dafoe, Mildred Bradford, Sponsor Daniels, Mary Ann, Sec. Decker, Fred Decker, James Fleieher, John Forsyth, lary Franklew, lalter Gillis, lilliem Harrison, Martha Hasspachar, Rudolph, T Hoover, ladeline Hytonen, Velma Kendall, Fred Kerner, La Verne Kerr, Betty Legree, Marjorie King, Evelyn Lane, George Lewis, Marion FEBS. Lymburner, Edith Mazza, Nicholas Mc Donald, Beatrice, Mlelke, Harold Mullin, Kathleen Papierska, Sylvia Pasco, Margaret Prang, Clarence Rabideau, Charles Rebok, Glen Richter, Adolph Roe, Amos Rumschlag, Mary Belle Sadler, Eleanor Schalk, Harriet Schmitz, Virginia Schmitz, June Schroder, Alice Schuck, Minnie Schulte, Norman Shields, Donald Soininen, Ilene Stadwlck, Leona Swartz, Virginia Thomas, Elizabeth Trobovich, Milan Troll, Elizabeth Valukas, Geneva Walker, Lula lebster, Robert, V. P Pres P68 JUNE Q COMMANDER H lQ36 10B-Mr. Bacon, Sponsor Brant , Dani e1-V . Pres . Brooker, Raymond Bowen, Aaron-Seo. Challacombe, Dorothy Clark, Joyce Compton Bernadine Cornweli laudie Conner, Edvard-Pres. Derby, Theodore Davidson, llergnret De Costa, Rose De llott, Harrison De Sono, Anne Drymsn, hrie Faelmitz Winitred Fouohy, Geraldine Freuoe, Betty Greiohen, llarion Grew, Donald Hsllendy, Kellie Johnson, Harold Julian Kosowefx, Rake Kramer, Louise Lesnak Virginia no w1111m, Carl Matthews Eugene Hiller, sack lilsap, Elsie-Treas lliskiewios, John Pasque, George Perry, Vesta Pike, Aimo Piilo, Gertrude Rabideau, Rosemary Rakozy, llary Resume, Elsie Reece, Floyd Rodriguez, Carmen Roe, liznbeth Sermons, Thelma Sheets, Howard Speirs, Sarah Stankewitz, mil Tengler, Adam Vudrag, Sam lslker, Robert LZJWQ iZJjjjjj'f,:0A M f ff M C, A5AZfcC,X A h9l3 ,g, g1' iff W 5553 QW W, . QQJQ JMMZYQA ., , jd ' MZfl?1,e,Zf-kia? M M ,f 4w in JAMA' f HI'LlCHT IJ COLN' Earl Dri e Beat Bi-Count Champ B h T ' Comeback in ' uscLasFesHalf But Fails bnn sssresatlvn While Lincoln- co-champlons of the Suburban les- gue, completed its season without helng defeated. Llncoln assumed command U! DEFE GLINIII I5 HELU Ill LINIIULN HIGH VAN DYKE-Dr. M M. Wilde, township health offlr-nr, has b-1-n wldlnff a clinic l--r Hndenis al' an r 4. ,-..a4.-...sf-J . ........ HNGIILN SGHUUL TED 1935 DEBATE' ,SEASUN UPENS .Ill s. lucnms 'Unanimous Decisions Q 'TER LINE-Playlng on a the sltuatlon early ln the game - Tneiimxzl-gun almost as hard BS and by hal! tlme the score stood Fllft Cllllfaati count, .nd ,yep by n hltter 20-6. It was a rejuvenated Busch ln Loop cold wind. the Abes ot Lincoln team that took the lleld ln the 'P F l-- Hgn school pounded out s 20413 third quarter, however. 090111115 ,J 8 Hem,-y Frlday over Busch. chltm- up a passing and runnlug Inttaclfz 51,45-f xv- Dlons of the BlACount7 lelllle- Busch outlllayed the Abc-s pn Unanimous decision for three l It was the second defeat ol the throughout the ilnal t ' South Macomb Dent. lan. aeason forsrhe Slenter Llne loot-I A lahoola ln their opening argu- .7 eepy'Scores .b .th . 1 Buch.. muses into the A 6 K 3 . 0 mg ments marked the opening of the lstretched arms of Harold a .1 'Dvke dent' 'anon tm' 'nk' sig, nine: halfback nnnned nn 1 -, . , .YW when I Bunch hllh ldlllwl dolsntedl Llnnnln defense sufllclently ta , nh ,----- Chlpg ,-med .Duma Lake ln their sm fm-anne low llns plays. A lon: for G V' - coxn lhlnls- ldaeh at the mason Tuesday nlght. pass to Hartslg followed by 4 on MCH A ov- luuth Lake has held the county - e smash and an end en nom-e X ban!! 723 brought gh, bill du, enough 24x39 NCB! 9,116 Huh senofcxe hun' snhamplonshlp ln debating for the the Lincoln' goal llne to per ,, Mgve S eague X The Lmcolll new-L ln tv Z1 atxvm ,past two years. Busch upheld sleepy Quslman to drive ov :LAMB . uggd L . X Ewa H mmm on Noam xalijm- tn. mxmnuvn, for the second Busch touchdow Ugdlsp Kenshin all ox ,ndlunbwd 01511906 heeG ml W W-ner Qullmm Huw, sch. Hla tri tor the extra point w Chamb me Serv' Hgh: ,L 'TTB mam! 5:iw og MT- oem.. md ASM' ,lfhch mm. 'D good a ao, nt K, - ' s 5,1-s , Pasa intercepted ,- : N DYKE'wai3n' MQgXa?,nt,SBm '3,raer the lon m' v 1 ,419 , the Busch team and Pearl Btrohm, UUCDWI !0'10hd0W ' ' VA ylsllwh.. x vol .gore- Y hun. ' 'n '- Z ,Roy Bergman and Charles lnydsr .lggged ,any e- -- ,res 101 mg, f,tn00Tte,,qnn mi meuQ9W-.nrla. shop room. and boys me Baum hh tum lsrhen if Unaolll .,, uve' owns 0 n locker and shower room. Thls ad- 3 - ' LP. -.'1,0 vlnlouxavgent 0' Mternovw dmon, which to be entirely of' Llneela debating team takin Q like oi miasou Frtdalfmed elmzbe nreproo! construction. wlll beftm ntlidmf 'P 3 'M if Im gent 5 nm! fly W erected on the south slde ot the Cited IA 0 Dil lil D1 wtqyte two gay nntll an Uvarallprient school bulldlng, Arthur' llllhl. 1 93 l ltnoul 9- X new WW on an egvgg, superintendent stated, Llnculr'a team lr composed ol dal XW mm HMM loose ehmd mol. glued mm, for me nt,-uc.,the following mr-mhera Dalton 'N mx-ixgnltnnnu, ssh and nwem, E- V f ---an ---.3 srnnle, Dorothy Miner and muy ' HW' lute mljanlvle. Merl Bmlth. Grove pan ,ankle 5 wnnefl K end. B . mum W QVWKW mulkowsk' elmo' h varex gnnrlf wowsld- me Ol eonvdw dw Ml' Deen. d to X a see Z fl an gnnvl' gullcoe gnro he . lm Bal gtloh W Sta, mnnwl'-Md une :fn neil Yi 'The Rival Mesqueradern vm I mgtrll my Bl new Y en. Ol' wen 15 Yr GlvenFr1day tnlrd C Two Wav puma down penslmem to W' ..- Bum blneom S0952 the mme. VAN DYKE-f'The Rival Mas- - eloslng 1 ? but a Vasxe bull 10 me UBH quernders, a threeact comedy Glve Board to when Lil 1 hx-oulm Ente to0Vw' me 1 presented by the January Senior M6 lm gon U y ! kick frolx-MAY 3 Con-ximian xmsh neu glbssmel iclass of the Lincoln High sehgol Fund and fum 1 ' t 0 me ' t 5 Friday nlght. D d . land follow vm Dllfm ge0.00::wLWl'A:,fueY otmnsolnxmsantxeesstul. rave 'ery me E. ...- 'filhi teekl 5 9' glib' al-ln' lt was vllibcu xmllill The cast lncluded the follow- VAN DYKE-any the ovur' Wann, on mblngoln iw Nia gn- me ,sean 'ns 551:41 out ms: Edwud sornnko U Henry whelmllng veto ol H7 te 2, ,em I, fwtlnn w ,shim .I xt-and :tx mat we mv moqedmanwx Gunn, A .mek broker: EMR voters ol school dlatrlbt number . mv ,neu ll me lamnrsxvlcl- hm, Franklew, Flora ounsn, hls 5 T d'y 'U' ' Lincolll CIIIPS ' oo: t Hamm ln Came' nn Wm 'Mei JUDO -lvhmwu. Lola Ster- of H5000 'mm me ur NM von t elm' mln! 5 genlnr' W xg con lint, his nleeeg orlando Romano, mime ':i'Iu': hmd' - em 'cw' the Y UW W aryl be rsh hc Clmofd- In enemy: Frank mm' W W' 'Wool WW Lhueoll Band Um Cowan, from sgdltlona in 1359 Sage V' T P Tumlno, Pat Barrett, a mend. Med with the local WPA elle! 11' nrat annual al xn .mod ax .n vuvopel-bhwcqlnkes hoqeveg mamma Grub., Madlms Antoinl an applleatlnn ter the erection of 'M 'mn 1:1-li. lilo? al, to snlnlwnfsmnn fu: WW 'nuns ln gleam 'M' In lllrolvserz John Tucker. N 9 mm 'umo' 'U W' Un' .pudlterlnm divan' . wage '11 ,wg led-nom on me Nwolwn Mynot, l Vinum: mmm eoln school Lnlldtng aa a adam .vnreghdvxhal diecwm of ur tx get .iumuq -Wwylnx vet fsdhwalm, Mrs. Napoleon Mynot, project. Under the WPA rule., U' ' ,dplw0 lnchoo ' tor? 0 I PMC: Ro! Foster Horses-'H li me ff'-'He' 'cmd nn' to hf' gnehnl, the hand wal orga-nla m The -A9 any new umm, the m.yor.4DonM Dat: mah 846.000 'Mk th. Fdonl 11 'nd hu 8 up fun: nl rixufgf, dalxgitfun sw It on, Joyce Everett: Elise Hal-L,,l0 l'11N0lt Will lllvlly the hal- l l natty 9 .ne at ' ve ch' ,-risen. Kmy Kane: Tony Kenner rue'- ,'r1nmumb0fl100 ' 1 L' ,ns F ,nu D ,nn 122' qgr'9ea'Hal Clrlstle- Ed 1 T In erect tn la . K ,,.... ., , . , nm-4 M, R ,,, e d trlet wlll rv 'n md' M' uniform. at Dumizounod G-than tbepnu -Eskl, Kenneth Gray: Eqwud uxghf celve the addition wlthont a cent and ION- gist!! - ,na ' ' imnskl. al-lm, the nnnm vlnn 0' 005,10 the wgnnu atape me t . 45,yc'a!'7'-- nhlau. sunny, can mum. f MOSX if Hp o SUE S7 Y DEC NXUR .X5 X 50 ' X955 S W E FF M - Q 5 1 N x -. ,S Q x 4 ix K N l X ff Q X ll I -.X NWQIEQM' lima' f , J fi ,xr nff JQ1 .fy . . If K , - 3.6:rx x - , GSW X ,N ' f , , -'Sv gf' - ,, ff, X JUNE Z CGMMANDEFZ H i936 Our school paper, RAILSPLITTER STAFF the 'Railspl1tter', so-called in honor of Abraham Lincoln, has been functioning steadily for the past ten years. Miss Bradford, the present sponsor, has been working successfully this semester with a small staff, under difficult circumstances, since there is no definite period in which all the staff can work together. Nevertheless, the staff has been putting out an excellent paper, and deserves much praise for its efforts. The staff is as follows: Editor: Dorothy Miller Assistant Editor: Tony Art Editor: Tony Kelner Literary Editor: Florence Griebe Honor Roll Editor: Teddy Hugall TYPISTS: Frances Bromley Barbara Ehardt Aileen Lahde Edna Compton Florence Griebe ' Humor Editor: Hubert Ayling Boys' Sport Editor: Earl Kuechen Girls' Sport Editor: Mary Waldo , Armstrong Thompson Adv' Editors' Harlan McWilliams KSIDBI' Head Printer: Hubert Ayling Miss Bradford-Sponsor Eleanor Griebe Mary Frances Finley Margaret Schneider K Beatrice Winkel Miss Nelson-Commercial Department JUNE: Z coMMANogn2, M-nose f!!!ariiiiiiilllllllllllll i- DEBATING Delton Maple Dorothy Miller Mary Ann Daniels M188 Isbell , Coach The question for debate this season was, Resolved: That the several nations should make government mono- polies of the manufacture and Sale of all combat instru- ments of war. Miss Isbell, the UBI debate coach, started practice early, engaging practice debates with Roseville, Royal Oak, Hamtramck, Pershing, and St. Ambrose. The first regular debate, with Lincoln on the nega- tive slde of the question, took place at Lake Shore, Nov- ember 21. The team, composed of Dorothy Miller, Mary Ann Daniels, and Delton Maple, defeated Lake Shore 3-O. Centerline, on the affirmative side, came here for JUN-Eg e commgwosn lose for the second debate, December 12. Lincoln lost to this championship team, 3-O. Changing sides, Lincoln affirmative, lost to Rose- ville negative, January 20, 2-l. Then coming back home, they defeated East Detroit, 3-O in the last of the four preliminary debates. However, Lincoln found it necessary to play off a third place tie with Roseville, the two teams each having 9 points. A critic judge awarded the decision to Lincoln, thus gaining for the team the right to enter the elimin- ation series meeting Plymouth, February 19, 1936. A strong Plymouth team defeated Lincoln, automatically dropping our team from the race. The Lincoln team composed of the same three members all season, deserves real credit for the excellent showing it made. With the able training of Kiss Isbell, the team brought home the honors in the form of our first wall plaque for excellence in debating. THANKS - IISS ISBELL The members of the team wish to express their gratitude and appreciation to Miss Ruth Isbell, their coach. It was due to har earnest and sincere belief that Lincoln produced a championship team that made the results of the season so gratifying. lisa Isbell deserves real praise for her work as debate coach. JUNE Z COMMANDER! 1936 JANUARY SENIOR PLAY 'The Rival Masqueraders , a three act play, was given by the January Seniors of Lincoln in October, 1935. The cast was as follows: Ed'lrd sofrankoeaeeeeeeeeee Elan Frlnkie'eeee eae JUDO JOhnB0neeee e ease Orlando R0m8.nOeee eeee Frank Tum.1.no.... .. .Henry Gilbert, calm, practical-minded business man. .His wife, who is fond of astrology. .Their niece, who is mixed up with the wrong boy. .Jack Clifford, the wrong boy. .Jlho is interested in Jmme. Jbhh Tu0k0reeeeoe eeees Lilliln Schlalmeeee eeae Eleanore GT1Ob9eeeo eeeeeee Edward Kolaczynski ........ Viola Ghiata ......... .. . Roy Foster .... . . Tony Kelner ....- ........ Elsie Harrison. .. . DORDA D10k1hS0naeeeeeeee .Napoleon llynot. .llrs. Napoleon Mynot. .Madame Antoinette. .Br1ggs, the butler. .Emily, the giggling maid. .Mayor Haliburton. eenll Poster. nFriends of June. Edward lruk0'Bk1aeaeeuaeeee .Kenneth Gray. The play was directed by Mrs. Kaler, and staged by Mr.Czuchna. .TUNE SENIOR PLAY The June Seniors presented 'Mystery at Midn1ght , a thrilling comedy-drama on March 12 and 15. The play, a great success, was coached by llrs. Kaler and staged by Mr. Czuchna and the Senior boys. The cast was as follows: Rathburne Wentworth, owner of the house on the hill....Delton Maple lrle Wentworth, his aunt...............................Dorothy Ii11Qr Barbara Cory, an unexpected visitor. . . . . . . . .Eleanore Griebe All! Cory, her lulteeeeeeee Cloyd Parker, her fiance... eeeeeeeeeea e ee eeeaellry Fill!! eeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee eeeae'11fr8d H0bOPt D10k LIYTODCO, I YOURS 1l'y9reaeeaeaee eee e e eeeeegdflrd lTUk0'Bki Energine Washington, the housekeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beatrice Finkel RBSHHB 'llhiD8tOH,.hOr Smllltr hl1f.eeeeeeee eeeeeenlrrf B 0'n Letty FIADHQTB, I Blll.11'tU'B fnrteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeFl'lnO0l Klllpp Oscar Jansen, the strongest man. . . . . . . . . . . . .Herbert P1110 .JUNE Z COMMANDER lose JANUARY SENIOR PARTIES The first event of the January Seniors last season took place on Wednesday evening, October 9, 1955, when about fifty people were present at the class party. Games were played and refreshments served. Dancing to the acc- ompaniment of the school orchestra was enjoyed by all. The Seniors had another party the night of their Senior play, 'Rival Masqueraders'. After the play they . went to Mr. Czuchna's home, where they enjoyed dancing and refreshments. .lil.-1-.....- JANUARY SENIOR DANCES The January Seniors gave a Thanksgiving Dance Nov- ember 2l, 1955 when the younger social set of Van Dyke dipped and flltted among orange and brown decorations to the tune of the High Hatters Orchestra. The Senior's choice of beautiful fall colors, and their gay spirit of fun were in distinct contrast to the severe weather outside. A huge crowd was present to insure the success of this colorful dance. ii.i...,11 JANUARY SENIOR PROM Another colorful event, this time suggestive of spring through the use of delicate blue and silver, was the Senior Prom, the last Senior event, held on January 51, 1956, in the school gymnasium. Music that pleased everyone was furnished by the 'T1tans'. .l1 JUNE SENIOR PROM The June Seniors gave a spring prom lay 22, 1956, at Lincoln. Again the music for this gala event was fur- nished by the 'Titans'. Credit for a most enjoyable evening can go to the very enterprising, hardworking mem- bers of the Senior Class. JUNE c:oMMANoEF2 1936 JUNIOR PLAY DECEMBER 13 The Junior Class of 1955 presented the play entitled nThe Dutch Detective' on Friday, December 13, 1955. The cast was as follows: Otto Schmu1tz...... Plunk Jarleck.... Jabo Grabb........... Augustus Coo......... Major Hannibal Howler.... .. Gladys Howler-Coo .... Araminta Sourdrops... Ambrosia McCarty.... Hortensy Smatters... Katrina Kraut ........ Harry Brown Delton Maple .Ben Brouwer Raymond Miller .Herbert Piilo Edna Compton Helen Nottingham Aileen Lahde Margaret Menzies Margaret Schneider The play was directed by Mrs. Kaler, and staged by Mr. Czuohna. JUNIOR PLAY HAY 1 The June Junior Class presented their play, 'Full of Youth' on 1956. The cast was as follows: Mrs. Baynes ........ Sonny Baynes .... Linda Baynes .... Valerie Vance .... lies Patch ......... Abbie Nightingale... Ira Grubb ........ Fay Goodrich .... Irs: Smytheaenoc Corlias Smythe... Jerry Gordon .... Junior Gordon .... Dolly Gordon.... o a 0 :Ida Pedde ....Robert Miller ....Bernice Robarge ...Esther Nielson ...Julia Blake ...Buelah Clark ...Kenneth 0'Br1en ....B111ie Baird ...Hazel Craft ...Dorothy Martens ...Bill Hackel ...Harry 0'Hara ...Winifred Cudney Barnum Gordon................ .........Mike Popa May 1, This play was also directed by Ire. Kaler, and staged by Mr. Czuchna. JUNE Z CCMMANDEF2 H lQ36 JUNIOR PARTY After the Junior Play, The Dutch Detective , the class went to Mrs. Ka1er's ho e for a party. All the 11-A's were there besides lr. and Hrs. Kaler, lr. and Irs. McNish, lr. and Mrs. Truax, and Mr. Czuchna. Everyone had a grand time eating and playing games. JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The semi-annual Junior-Senior Banquet which was held on Tuesday, January 28, 1956, turned out to be a very success- ful event. The gymnasium was beautifully decorated in the class colors, blue and silver, which, incidently, also were the colors of the Senior Class. Quite a crowd turned out for this affair, considering the size of the two classes. Practically the entire faculty, school board members, and their wives braved the cold. Shortly after the last guests had arrived, all were seated to partake of the roast beef dinner which had been promised them. Raymond Hiller, officiating as toastmaster, introduced the after dinner speakers. First was Mr. May, the treasurer of the School Board. He gave a very interesting and very ln- spirational talk to the group. Short speeches by Principal J. L. Truax and Superintendent A. W. Spring followed. Delton Maple, president of the Junior Class, was next to honor the guests with an amusing bit of philosophy. The last speaker, Orlando Romano, Senior Class President, also rendered an amusing talk. But when he, in behalf of the Seniors, bid edieu to dear Lincoln High, everyone present could hardly keep the tears back. After dinner, each one was ready for dancing. Soon after the orchestra started all were two-stepping it. Dancing last- ed mntil 12:00. Everyone had an enjoyable time. JUNE Z COMMANDEIQ H i936 PET AND HOBBY SHOW The annual Kiwanis Pet and Hobby Show was held October 17-19 at the Northeastern Branch of the Y. M. C. A. The entries, although not as numerous as those of the preceding year, excelled them in quality. The students who entered from Lincoln and won prizes were: Claudine Peasley - First prize for a crocheted blouse. Hubert Adams - Second prize for a pencil sketch. Joseph Eliott - Third prize for a Shepherd dog. Eileen Saner - Third prize for a bull dog. Frank Shutira - Honorable mention for a part-Eskimo keg. iliil- OUR JOURNEY TO GREENFIELD VILLAGE . The History Club, accompanied by Miss Flory, Miss Moore, and several high school students, went on an interesting adventure to Greenfield Vil- lage, Dearborn on January 17. The expedition was very exciting to the group who saw many things which held their attention, such as the Edison laboratory, the museum, the old jewelry shop, the blacksmith shop, the church, and the old time schoo . il-.--1-1 JOURNALISM CLASS VISITS DETROIT TIMES On arriving at the Detroit Times Building on October 22, the Journalism class members found lr. Lloyd waiting to guide them through the building. The fifth floor interested the girls more than any other floor because the new Home Economic Department was located there. Through this department material will be distributed to nT1mes' readers. On the same floor familiar sounds greeted the ears, coming from the teletype machines. These machines automatically record the incoming news. Next the typesetting and the news arranging departments proved to be almost as interesting. Here the morgue was located where articles of all kinds are filed. The next interesting thing that was seen and studied was the department with the large rolls of paper each containing six and one-half miles of paper, four ordinary newspapers wide. In the same department is located a machine that prints, folds, and cuts the paper at the same time, which are then taken on conveyors to distributors. This trip proved to be very interesting and educational due to Mr. Lloyd's clear explanations. In fact, so educational that the members now appreciate the value of the work done daily to give them the news. - LATIN CLASS SEES SHOW On Tuesday, October 22, five students from the Latin III class and Hrs. Kaler went to the R. K. O. Downtoin Theatre to see the 'Last Days of Pompe1i'. They reported a very enjoyable trip which encouraged a further study of Latin. JUNE Z COMMANDER H i936 GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Barton, Mary Bednarik, Rose Belle, Ina Mae Bird, Betty Bucholz, Catherine Ciesielski, virginia Compton, Bernadine Cunningham, Jean Cunningham, Margaret Cunningham, Rose Marie Cunningham, Ruth afoe, Mildred Davidson, Agnes Davidson, Julia De Sano, Anne De Sano, Josephine Edwardson, May Hallenday, Nellie Hahn, Esther Hebert, Marjorie Kodroh, Dorothy Karczewskl, Agnes Karczevski, Stella Kerner, La Verne Miss Ruth Isbell Sponsor Lymburner, Edith Levean, Babriel Matoshko, Victoria Moses, Lucille Muckenthaler, Helen Rabideau, Berneice Reaume, Elsie Reid, Margaret Rosencrantz, Elsie Rosencrantz, Margaret Sadler, Margaret Schalk, Harriet Schrader, Alice Schuck, Minnie Schweigert, Katherine Schweigert, Ruth Stafford, Maxine Stanley, Angeline Stankewitz, Edna Steudle, Elsie Thomas, Kathleen Throneberg, Sylvia Upton, Dorothy Walker, Lulu JUNE Z COMMANDER W lQ36 BOYS' GLEE CLUB Hubert Ayling Ben Brouwer Harry Brown Ralph Foerster Harold Foutz Sherman Hanshaw Horace Jones Ramon Kaufman Tony Kelner Henry Leich Carl Leo! Raymond Miller John Miskiewicz Henry Mrukowski Charles Rabideau Chester Radlinski Albert Resume Clemens Richard Leo Saarm William Shaw John Sonnenberg The Glee Club was organized rather late this semester, and consequently Miss Isbell and her group have had to work very hard During the first semester of the year, the Boys' Glee Club sang at one debateg while the girls sang for a debate, January Commencement and Baccalaureate services. Now the two groups are working together for an Easter program and for spring graduation exercises. JUNE Z COMMANDEF2 H i936 LINCOLN HIGH BAND The progress made by the Lincoln High School Band has astounded the eyes and ears of students, teachers, and parents. The progress can be seen by the flashy purple and gold uniforms which the band has bought and paid for by giving splendid concerts, and by the melodious tunes they play. We hope that under the careful direction of lr. Czuchna our band will be presenting bigger and better concerts, and will reach the ultimate goal for which these ever-willing musicians have been striving. CLARIHETS: Marion Lewis Delton Maple Frances Hilliard Robert Stricker SAXOPHONES: Raymond Aumann TRUITETS: Helen Nottingham Helen Stark William Caron DRUMS: A George Paul-Bass Zeldon Spikes-Snare Norman Tullock-Snare BORIS: John Davies-Trombone Frank Elliott-Baritone Claudine Peasley Richard Stricker Rudolph Kuckenthaler Gayle Lamb Lester Clark Milton Simpson Raymond Dafoe Roy Foster-Snare Vivian Kolaczynaki- Snare Arnold Pedde-lellophone Gordon Tullock-E Flat Bass ,L UNE COMMANDER nose GIRL RESERVES An active Junior High Girl Reserve Club was organized ln September with the following officers: President - Frances Sullivan Vice President - Lillian Komon Secretary - Elizabeth Weber Treasurer - Ethel Copeland Song Leaders - Stefania Kornacki Dolores Planck Sponsor - Miss loore There have been many interesting activities during the year. The outstanding events have been a hike and roast, a Recognition Service at the Y.W.C.A. downtown, a Halloween Party, a World Fellowship Luncheon, and a Hobby Party, both at the Highland Park branch, the sponsoring of a Christmas dance, and the packing and delivering of Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets. Girl Reserves are organized among the younger girls of the Y.W.C.A. It is an international club, there being clubs in many foreign countries as well as all over the United States. The Blue Triangle stands for the three ways in which a girl may grow-- Hoalth, Knowledge, and Spirit. Each girl who joins pledges to live the Code wherever she is. BOY SCOUT TROUP 24 On March 51, 1955 the Macomb Council of the Boy Scouts of America granted to Lincoln High School a charter to organize Boy Scout troop number 24, Since that time the organization has been functioning regularly, and today it is one of the largest groups in the extra curricular activities of Lincoln. The enrollment of troop 24, which in the beginning listed eighteen members has increased to forty-eight boys. The growth of such an organization which builds character through habit, citizenship, through service, which develops cooperation and en- riches boy life should be an asset to any school. The programs which have been carried on at the scout meet- ings have been entertaining as well as instructive, including games and the gradual mastering of the phases of scout craft. The late Dr. Charles Kulm of Detroit furnished one of the most pleasant programs of the year, giving an enjoyable talk and treating all the boys to hot dogs and punch. He also introduced Scout Commissioner Gore of Detroit who gave a short talk. During the summer of 1936 the scout meetings were supervised by Mr. James L. Truax during the absence of the scout master, Mr. Hill. With the aid of the community and the boys, we hope ln the future to makeour troop one of the finest, through the scouters transfering the benefits of our ideals and laws to our supporters and friends. -JUNE Z COMMANDEF2 H IQ36 GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The girls' L. A. A. Club, sponsored by Miss Brown, and formed to further girls' sport activities at Lincoln, has been functioning steadily for two years Tha officers of the club are as follows: President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Margaret Schneider Vice President. . . Mary Waldo Secretary . . . . Doris Tank Treasurer . . . . Nancy De Sano BOYS' L. A. A. CLUB In the second week of the first semester, 97 boys gathered in the gym for the purpose of organizing a Boys' L. A. A. which was to foster the advanceme t of athletics in Lincoln High School. Under the direction of Henry Leich, the L. A. A. has taken charge of patrol duties in interscholastic athletic contests and has tried to maintain a good sports record in the past as well as making athletics available for more than a few individuals. With the resumption of gymnasium classes it is certain that this will be a growing organization which should produce bigger and better teams for Lincoln High School. The officers are: President . . . . . . . . Henry Leich Vice President. . . . . . . Edward Sofranko Secretary and Treasurer . . . . . . . . . Frank Tumino . ' TH LIBRARY CLUB The Lincoln Library League is composed of all students who have passed the library course with a final grade of 'BN. The library staff is chosen from this club. The officers are as follows: President . . . . . . . . . . Mary Ann Daniels Vice President. . . Julia Blake Secretary . . . . Margaret Schneider Treasurer . . . . Ida Pedde Sponsor . . . Mrs. Kaler - THE HISTORY CLUB The History Club is made up of forty Junior High members, with Miss Flary as the sponsor and advisor. At present the officers are as follows: President e e e e s e e e e e A e e e c e melt Vice President. . . Eleanor Hillbom Secretary . . . Angeline Stanley Treasurer . . . . Mary Gerlaeh -,JLJNE e COMMANDER lose HEALTH ACTIVITIES Numerous health activities have been organized under the supervision of Miss Marie Presley, the new school nurse. Hygiene classes have been lengthened and gym classes have been organ- ized by Miss Brown, lr. Leach, and Mr. Bacon. All home room teachers have checked the hygienic conditions of their pupils. The nurse, assisted by physicians, has investigated the cases of skin diseases. Toxin-anti toxin and vaccinations have been administered to the pupils who wish to protect their health. Examination of eyes by licensed optometrists is now in prog- ress. The Gouzens Fund is providing glasses for children of in- digent families. HANDICRAFT CLUB The Handicraft Club was organized in September, 1955 to give the girls of Junior and Senior High the opportunity to en- joy themselves socially while making attractive and useful art- icles for their mothers, friends, homes, or for themselves. A great amount of satisfaction is derived from being able to say, WI made this myself.' Each girl is taught to make val- uable use of leisure time by crocheting, knitting, tatting, embroidering, m king favors, or any other form of handiwork in which she may be especially interested. The girls have had several social functions. Many of the holidays have been celebrated by them at home room parties. They visited the Quilt Show at the Naval Armory, and have plgne for many social activities in the future. The officers of the club are as follows: President - Claudine Peasley Vice-President - Bernadine Chase Treasurer A Secretary - lary Ann Daniels The talented home-maker and sponsor of this group is Irs. Gescho. THE TBLEGRAPHIC CLUB The Telegraphic Club sponsored by lr. Eman, is rapidly in- creasing in membership. Although there are only six members at present, more and more student interest in the club is being aroused. Ur. Eman's main object in organizing such a club was to teach the students of this school how to send and receive messages in code by the telegraph. This subject is both educational and interesting. JUNE Z COMMANDER H lQ36 ASSEMBLIES ASSEMBLY OF FEBRUARY 5.......... The Senior graduating class presented part of their graduating exer- cises for the assembly program on February 3rd. The scene was a class room with Edith Nielsen as teacher. The the valedlctory, salutatory, class poem, After the a brief talk. in turn presented each football man with a pin. He told and co mented upon each play as he handed out the pins. received pins: group sang the class song, and and class history were given. seniors were through, Mr. Then lr. Truax introduced Spring, our superintendent, gave lr. Leach, assistant coach, who of the past season The following boys William Mantel Edward Kolaczynski John Post Ambrose Udvari Harold Foutz John Sonnenberg Harold Sonnsnberg Adam Tengler Charles Rabideau Henry Leich Edward Mrukowski Edward Sofranko Henry lrukowski Tony Kelner Chester Radlinski Mike Pepa Orlando Romano Hubert Ayling ASSEMBLY OF MARCH 6............. On Friday, March 6, an assembly was held in the gymnasium. It was given primarily to determine the best public speakers of our school. The winners of the speaking contest went to South Lake on April 3 to compete with winners fromother schools in the South lacomb district. The speakers were of two different classes. Those who spoke extemporaneously Those who gave declamations were were: larren Hartwig Angeline Stanley largaret Stadwick lildred Dafoe Rita Lachovsky Bernice loyers Frances Wickham Katherine Schwiegert acted as chairman and Richard Gross was time keeper. The winners of the contest were Warren Hartwig and Angeline Stanley. Miss Isbell, their public speaking instructor, is very proud of her vic- torious pupils. ASSEMBLY OF APRIL 8-............ The basketball girls were awarded their letters during the assembly. Girls who received letters included the following: Frances Bromley lary laldo Nancy De Sano Dorothy Hiller Harriet Schalk Of the 14 Nancy De Sane, Barbara Ehardt Helen latoshko Roberta Knapp Eileen Consigney linnie Schuc Erva loses Frances Knapp Elda Frankiw Phoebe lcLeod largaret Schneider girls, 4 will be lost to the team through graduation: Mary Waldo, Dorothy Miller, and Frances Knapp. Elda Frankiw graduated in January, and so played only part of the season. The band and the glee clubs entertained with special Easter numbers. lilll Q I T fi, W N4 W 'R WZ 1 3 JUNE Q COMMANDER W i936 18 LETTERMEN OF '55 SEASON William Mantel Tony Kelner Ambrose Udvari Orlando Romano Harold Sonnenberg John Post Henry Leich John Sonnenberg Henry Mrukowski Charles Rabideau Mike Popa Edward Sofranko Edward Kolaczynski Chester Radlinski Harold Foutz Hubert Ayling Edward Mrukowski Adam Tengler LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL SHARES ITS FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AGAIN WITH BERKLEY The Abes saw another championship coming their way when nine regulars from the ranks of the '54 co-champs, with plenty of reserve material who were also determined to give the regulars a tussle for their positions, reported to Coach Bacon and his new assistant, Mr. Leach. Opening the season was a practice game against the strong Hamtramck team that won the city championship last year. The Abes took matters into their own hands after the first three minutes of play and scored a touchdown when Udvari crashed over from the three yard line. Hamtramck also scored in the final minutes of the half and went on to win 18-6. Udvari was injured, and Coach Bacon was greatly handicapped by a lot of green backfield material, none of which was good enough to sub for his lost man. Still the Abes proved that Lincoln had a ball club that equaled Hamtramck in all departments of the name, despite the lack of polished subs. St. Theresa, last year's Detroit Catholic Champs, was the Abes' first test. Led by the Osterman brothers, St. Theresa defeated the Abes 24-2. Again Coach Bacon was faced with the same problem when Sonnenberg, JUNE 2 COMMANDER lose - the Abes' passer, was injured and he had no available man to fill his posi- tion. The Abes rushed down the field many times and threatened to even the count only to see their hopes dashed by numerous fumbles. The Abes scored their two points when Kelner tackled a St. Theresa man behind the goal line for a safety. Not to be faced with the same backfield problem again, Coach Bacon worked hard trying out all boys in different positions in order to beready for the opening league game with Melvindale. The game proved to be an easy victory for the Abes who won by the score of 15-2. Melvindale scored a safety, their only point. The next league game was with Berkley who shared the championship with Lincoln last year. The Abes were out to even scores for the only defeat suffered in a league game last year. Led hy Captain Mantel, Lincoln pushed over a touchdown in the first few minutes of play, only to have the stubborn Berkley team score on a long pass in the last quarter to even the count. The Abes then went on to score twice again the last half, only to have the ball brought back on penalties. They had to be content with a tie. The Abes proved to be the better team, outclassing Berkley in every department of the game. The game should havebeen an easy victory for Lincoln instead of B t16e Next the league game with Trenton proved to be quite a tussle though the Abes cameout on top by a score of 7-0. In this game, Lincoln lost the services of Captain Mantel, whose family moved to Centerllne thus making Bill lneligible. The Abes had no trouble in their last two games. Defeating Northville by the score of 15-O, the following week they turned back Redford Union 21-6. This ended the league schedule for Lincoln and again they shared football honors with Berkley. The Abes now prepared for their encounter with their main rival, Busch, who were the champions in their Bi-county league and co-champs the previous year. They had little difficulty in defeating Busch 20-13. The score was kept down because of the poor footing due to the weather. Out of the eighteen lettermen, seven will not return because of grad- uation.--Bill Mantel, Harold Sonnenberg, Henry Leich, Edward Mrukowski, Orlando Romano, Tony Kelner, and Edward Sofranko. Seven of these men were regulars on the championship team. With Coaches Bacon and Leach back with us again next year, Lincoln will again be the best team to watch. THREE CHEERS The boys of the athletic teams, in honoring their coaches Mr. Bacon and Mr. Leach, offer a cheer for their splendid training, another for their splendid leadership, and a real rousing cheer for their fine spirit of friendliness. JUNE Z COMMANDEI2 M 1936 Dec Dec Jan Jan Jan. Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb o Eduard Sofranko Orlando Romano Harold Foutz Horace Jones B111 Hackel Henry Leich Harold Sonnenberg like Pope Ralph Foerster Henry Mrukonski 1935 and 36 BASKET BALL SEASON Chester Radlinski Delton laple BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 13 - Redford Union 18 Van 20 ' Northville 28 Van 10 - Trenton 35 Van 17 Berkley 15 Van 24 - Redford Union 25 Van l - Northville 37 Van 6 - Hazel Park 56 Van 7 - Melvindale 36 Van 14 - Trenton 21 Van 20 - Berkley 27 Van 28 - lelvindale 31 Van NO. 6 1 4 5 3 O 9 8 2 7 14 22 Dyke Dyke Dyke Dyke Dyke Dyke Dyke Dyke Dyke Dyke Dyke -:JUNE QQMMANDER gusse- Coach Leach's basketball team did not look like a success as far as wins and losses were concerned, but he found out with his new method of play that the team im- proved a great deal from the previous season. The coach lost two regulars by mid-year graduation- Romano, center, and Sofranko, who played forward. He had to move Foutz up for the center position, and Hackel to the forward position from the B Varsity. This completed his first team after mid-year graduation. The Abes proved to be the master of Berkley and Red- ford Union, winning two games from each team, while Trenton barely edged them out, 21-19. Melvindale and Northville proved to be the Abes' superior by defeating the Abes in their games. With Coach Leach back with us again next year and Leich and Sonnenberg being the regulars lost through graduation, the Abes hope to have a winning team next sea- son. The final standings of the Suburban League found Lin- coln in third place, with Melvindale tied for first place, Trenton in second position, Lincoln, Redford Union and Berkley trailing in that order. The men who composed the first team were: Hackel: forward Foerster: forward Jones: forward Popa: guard and forward Foutz: center Maple: center Sonnenberg: guard H. Mrukowski: guard Leich: guard Radlinski: guard .JUNE COMMANDER nose TRACK - 56 The Abes' track team will be right up on top sharing the honors with the rest of the league again this season. Coach Leach expects Lincoln to be one of the main contenders for the track trophy which has been won by Northrille for the past two or three years. Mr. Leach, who coached last year's track men, will have most of his former track team report to him when he issues the first call to the cinder paths. He will have Harold Sonnenberg, who does wonders in the pole vaultg Mike Pops, clipping off seconds in the mile rung Henry Leich, John Post, and Edwin Adams breaking the tape in the dashesg Leich and Chester Radlinski in the broad jumpg and Henry Mrukowski heaving the weights. Besides these valuable men, he will have a lot of new candidates coming out to fill other positions. Coach Leach lost three men through graduation. Merlin Bishop, Orlando Romano, and Edward Kolaczynski held positions which will have to be filled by other track members this year. Q1--11.1 BASEBALL - 56 The Abes will be the main contenders for the base- ball championship now that Farmington is out of the league for they finished in second place last year. It certainly looks as if the Lincoln ball hawks will get results this year. Coach Bacon expects to have about 25 ball players ans wer his call for material. Of that number, about 15 are veterans of former years. Four men will be missing from this year's lineup. Sofranko, who played second, was lost through mid-year graduation, and Sheets, Bukowicki, and Tazreak have left school. I JUNE Z COMMANDEQ H lQ36 Y L I 1 GIRLS' BASKETBALL Frances Bromley--Right Forward Dec. 19 Hazel Park-18 Van Mary Waldo ----- --Left Forward Jan. 10 Roseville--20 Van Elda Frankiew ---- Center Forward Jan. 17 Eastland---ll Van Dorothy Miller---Center Forward Jan. 24 Eastland---12 Van Nancy De Sano----Right Guard Jan. 31 Roseville--17 Van Barbara Ehardt---Left Guard Feb. 7 Hazel Park-21 Van Roberta Knapp ---- Left Guard Feb. 20 Utica------15 Van Helen Matoshko---Center Guard Feb. 25 Utica ------ 10 Van Dyke Dyke Dyke Dyke Dyke Dyke Dyke Dyke The Girls' Basketball team was exceptionally good this year, In compet ition with four other schools for the championship, Lincoln ended the season in second place. team to play held them to the score of 18-15 in favor of Hazel Park. Lincoln early in the Roseville at of Lincoln. When L1nco1n's games with Eastland came the girls practi with both games, winning the first with a score of 24-11. and When Lincoln again played Roseville, the girls knew they their best in order to beat them. This they accomplished by a Lincoln was tied for first place with Hazel Park. On the championship game on the home floor the Hazel Park team built 24-ll in their favor and to L1ncoln's sorrow. The first game was with Hazel Park, champions of last year, a difficult due to their greater advantage in height. But the Lincoln lassies next played Roseville allowing them to pile up a score of 8 points game. Later our girls woke up making the score 14-ll in favor of the half. At the end of the game the score stood 22-20 in favor cally ran away the second 24 12 would have to do score of 21 17 night of this up a score of When the game with Utica arrived, the girls were determined to attain secord place by winning this and also the next game with Utica. Their hopes were partly dimmed when Utica showed unusual ability by winning the game with a score of 15-14. :J-UNE? COMMANDER lege- - The outcome of the last game of the season meant either to drop to a tie for second or win second place. The whole game was very close. At the half the score was tied at 8 all. With only two minutes left to play, the other team sank a basket, making the score 10-9 in favor of Utica. Then with only 30 seconds left, Mary Waldo sank a nice over-head shot putting Lincoln in the lead by one point. With this vlctory of ll-10, the Lincoln lassies were in second place in the league, attaining the highest place they have had for some years. Frances Bromley is at the head of the list this season with a total score of 58 points to her credit. She has held her position as right for- ward for nearly three years during high school. During her first year of basketball, even if she did not get a position as regular on the team she still practiced faithfully. Next on the list is Mary Waldo, with a total score of 44 points for the season. At her position of left forward, she outshone any possible recruiters for that job. Combining ease and grace in her team work with a neat overhead shot, she piled up scores for the team and herself. Elda Frankiew was a regular center in all but the last four games because she was a February graduate. Despite this she gained a total score of 32 points. Her ability in getting the tip-off froma taller opponent was a great asset to the team. Dorothy Miller, another center forward, replaced Elda at the position when Elda graduated. She filled Elda's place quite successfully. All in all her playing was good. Nancy De Sano, the captain of the team, in her position as guard, showed remarkable ability in interferring with the opponents' dribbles or passes. Often her passes to a forward were executed so fast that a basket was scored before the opponents were aware who had the ball. Barbara Ehardt, at left guard, was also an example of what a good guard should be. She played fast and often caught her opponents napping by running in ahead of them and taking the ball from under their eyes. Roberta Knapp, another left guard, shared this position with Barbara. Roberta was fast, usually being where you least expected her. Her cooperation with the other guards and forwards was excellent. Last but not least on the list is Helen Matoshko, a daring and brill- iant guard. Her tireless playing and interference won her praises from. many. This was her first season as a regular on the team. Although not a forward, her excellent passing was responsible for many of Lincoln's points. Others who should not be overlooked are the faithful subs. Erva Moses, Eileen Consigney, and Frances Knapp also deserve some praise for their sincere, earnest work and co-operation with the team even though they were not regulars. AN ORCHID TO YOU, MISS BROWN The girls of the basketball team wish to express their sincere appre- ciation up Miss Brown for her splendid work in training the team, and her unceasing loyalty and faith in them. F5 'EZ'- W C3 F-Q ffl' Ax CI.. 'S X! X X EI. 5 J-J-UNE Q COMMANUER 1936 1956 JANUARY CLASS POEM High school days at last are over, But our life has just begun. Our first journey has been successful, But we must make another run. We know the road ahead is steep, But where others have trod we'll go. No matter what the task may be, We're not the kind that would say nNon. No teachers there to help us through, Our friends will all be newg Just keep the spirit of Lincoln High And good luck will come to you. We hate to see this day draw near When we must say adieu, But to all those we leave behind We wish the best for you. Today we follow in other's steps, But tomorrow we lead the way: To make a greater nation in which to live When we are old and gray. Edward Sofranko CLASS HISTORY We climbed the High School steps one morning in February 1952, with the following members: Dorothy Walker, Jane Sloan, Elsie Harrison, Elda Frankiew, Donna Dickenson, Edith Neilson, Homer Akers, William Gross, Viola Ghiata, Lillian Schwalm, Orlando Romano, and Frank Tumino. Such a bonny class as we were. Talk about Freshmen being over-awed by the airs and graces of the Seniors! Why, the seniors simply weren't in it with those Freshmen. we were greater in number than the seniors and had airs and graces enough to supply not only ourselves, but also to help our some needy Seniors. We seemed impressed with the notion that the whole High School and the three upper classes existed g1mp1y and solely for our benefit. We entered upon our first year's work with the bliss born of ignorance, and powerful because of it. Before we proceeded very far, we discovered that high school work is not all bliss, but a great share of it hard work. Most of us objected and it became necessary for us to put special effort to keep up with our comrades. Since there were no special events during the Freshman year, we passed it safely. The following February we bobbed up serenely as Sophomores. And oh, our dignity and importance in our own eyes! I heard one of my classmates remark in a tone of triumph, WWe1l, now we have one class to look down upon.' During the Sophomore year, we sponsored what was called 'Community Nightu which proved successful. Edward Sofranko and B111 Mantel then joined the class. During the Junior year we struggled through the intricate mazes of a new branch of learning. Since we held the important position of Junior Class, we felt it incumbent upon us to do something to distinguish our- selvgg, And distinguish ourselves we did, almost extinguishing the Seniors. We gave a Thanksgiving Dance, a play entitled 'Hobgob11n House , and we gave the outstanding party of the season to the graduating class of January. 1955. -.LUNE comwmosa nose Then came the happy day when we became Seniors. Edward Kolaczynski, John Tucker, and myself entered the class, having completed high school in three and one-half years. June Johnson came from Pigeon High School also in her Senior year. We, as Seniors, looking ahead and dreading the cold and loneliness of the outside world, unsheltered by our Alma Mater, have drawn closer to enjoy our last days. Our work has been lightened and we have enjoyed our special gatherings all the more for the separation so soon to come. In spite of mistakes and lndiscretions, we have successfully com- pleted the course of study. Our aims, our aspirations, have been, in a manner, reached. But, as we start a new year out in the world, we still strive after that perfection that we hope to attain in the fullness of time. Edith Waldo VALEDICTORY Teachers, Classmates, and Fr1ends-- We are gathered here tonight to com emorate the departure of the Senior Class of January 1936. The Master through the servant Paul said, 'Walk worth of the vocation wherewith we are called,n and also, nChoose ye s ay whom ye will serve.N Our choice is supreme and it is our advantage to choose wisely whilenstlll preparing for the great footsteps of our master. Do you know that, To whom ye yie d yourself his servant you are. Knowing this we endeavor to aim high, and surely we thereby will not hit the lowest mark, butmwill undoubtedly gain an eventful life which can only be obtained by those who strive for it. We have only one life to live, and we are trying to make it a successful one. Thus we become an example to others who may be influenced by our most humble efforts. In everyone's life there comes a time when parting words must be spoken. That lot falls on me, on this occasion, and so in behalf of the Senior Class, may I say to one and all--Farewell. Homer Akers SALUTATORY Ladies and gentlemen, undergraduates, classmates: After four years of faithful service, the class of 1936 appears to claim its well-earned pro- motion to positions of greater opportunity. You ask what we intend to do when we go out into the world, and we reply in the words of the catechism: nTo do my duty in that station of life unto which it shall please God to call me. We are humbly grateful to each one who has been instrumental in making our progress possible. We admit our dependence on each well-wisher who has furnished a rung by which we have climbed, and we make public confession of our debt. First, we thank the taxpayers of the state and of the city, whose con- tributions form the first rung of our ladder. America claims a system of free education, but it is free to nYoung Ambitionn simply because you property owners meet the expenses. Without your financial aid, many a rung of the ladder would be lacking. We hope that our future careers will justify your investment. JUNE Z COMMANDEQ H lQ36 Next, we thank our parents without whose aid a successful ascent would have been impossible. You have left us free to climb and whenever we have come to a gap in the ladder you have stood ready to insert the necessary support. We thank the Board of Education. A class cannot make High School prog- ress without equipment, and we have found you anxious to supply all such rungs that our ladder lacked. We thank the members of the faculty. Each one of you has stood by faithfully, giving us aid as we approached our rungs. Some of these were at the time difficult to scale, but now that they are surmcunted we can see that without them progress would have been impossible. What a dear and vivid picture our class motto brings before us. 'Today we followg tomorrow we lead . The first half of the motto I hope is becoming the thing of the past for us, and the second half, 'tomorrow we lead', is our future goal and outlook. This class has cooperated and worked together splendidly for a nu ber of years, and there is no member who is not capable of the greatest of ac- complishments. We hope that each will become a leader in his field. However high we ascend there will always remain in our hearts a glow of gratitude to all who have built the ladder by which we have ascended. We hope, dear friends, that our progress in the future is far-reaching, and that you will accept our gratitude for the service you have rendered us. Viola Ghiata VALEDICTORY C1956 June Class! Friends: If it were in me to give a brilliant farewell address on behalf of the Senior Class in the manner of one of our more famous orators, I would gladly do so. I would wax eloquent, thanking you profusely, yet earnestly, for all your past kindnessg I would perhaps stir your emotions with a dra- matic recital of never-to-be-forgotten memories of dear old Lincolng I might even go so far as to compose poetry on the spur of the moment--a scnnet, expressing sincere gratitude to you--the people who have made this, our graduation possible. But because I am a Senior and this is our commencement, I am unable to do any of these things. It is so hard to write a speech for such an occasion, for there is so little to say that has not already been said. Other classes have been graduated from Lincoln. They, too have realized the aid, the co- operation, and ever-welcome assistance given by all of you, and they have thanked you for your generous efforts. We Seniors feel no different. But tonight is our big night--it rep- resents all that we have been striving for--it brings such a mixture of joy and sadness, along with appreciation and regard for you that words seem clumsy things, and we are not able to express ourselves fluently. JUNE Z COMMANDER H 1936 But in saying farewell for the c1ass-- in bidding good-bye to you for the last ime as students of Lincoln High School, we should like this commencement to be thought of as 'one step toward life's dest1ny', and we appeal to you who have thus far shaped our lives to continue your good work, and the destiny, the marvelous end to which the members of the class shall come, will amply repay you. Dorothy Miner 1 SALUTATORY Parents, friends and relativesg undergraduates and classmates, we, the class of 1956, step forward to claim the reward, for which we have long aspired. We have labored, patiently but anxiously, fearful lest we fail yet confident, that in the end, we would attain our goal. We can see 'as we leave these walls' that we go to a 'broader fuller l1fe'. It is the life, for which, this has been the prepa- ration. Whatever wealth or honor we may win, we shall owe, largely to the training we have received here. We are indeed, grateful to everyone who has in any way made our progress possible. To everyone who has made possible, as our class motto expresses, 'One step toward life's destiny', we wish to extend our humble gratitude. To the taxpayers of the state we are deeply grateful, for with- out your financial aid, our education would have been impossible. We know that the investment will amply repay you. Next we wish to thank our parents without whose support, we would have been unable to begin our climb up the 'mountain of 11fe's destiny'. You have been ever encouraging and whenever it seemed that we would surely slip, you have given us a stronger foothold with your advice. We wish to express our thanks to members of the Faculty. When the path up the 'mountain of life's destiny' seemed impossible, you have cleared the way. When all depended upon the right step to take you have pointed it out to us. This is, as our class motto expresses it 'One step toward life's destiny'. Yes, it is a great step toward life's destiny, and we are confident that with the preparation we have received we shall make even greater strides towards our goal. This class has worked together and cooperated splendidly for a number of years, and there is no member of the class who is not capable of becoming a leader in his field. We will always feel grateful and indebted to all who have cleared the path of ascent for us no matter how high we may ascend. We hope that our future progress will be unlimited. Our only standard shall be the highest, the purest and the best. We hope that you, dear friends, will accept our gratitude for the services you have rendered us. Wilfred Hebert JUNE Z CQMMANDI-:R lose LIFE'S DESTINY Our High School days are over, Our task has just begun, Tonight we leave to start our course To face our task, not run. We've worked to get right where we are, And we'1l strive to do the same ghrough thick and thin we'll do our best, o follow our every aim. The weak will fail and the strong succeed, But remember constantly That we are one step toward our goal, One small step toward life's destiny. Donald Johnson CLASS HISTORY The class members have asked me to prepare a class history. Since I have faithfully kept a diary of their activities, I may, by reading a few passages from it, give you an idea of what they have been doing. SEPTEMBER - 1955 - Vacation is over and school has begun. We are now Sophomores. The Seniors have nicknamed us Wsophsng wonder what the big idea is? They seem to think we are the Ugreenestn class they have ever laid eyes on. MAY - 1954 - Vacation is here, hurrahll School is out and our class is planning a picnic for tomorrow. Hope it doesn't rain. MAY - 1954 - Went with the rest of the class to Belle Isle for our picnic. Had a wonderful time, only Nancy De Sano fell out of the canoe and got wet up to her knees. It d1dn't rain. SEPTEMBER - 1954 - School reopened today. Thank heavens the 'Sophu age is past. Everyone has decided to do more serious thinking this year. We are 1e0k1ng ahead to our Junior year with pleasure, and thinking already of a Jr. Play. MARCH - 1955 - The play books arrived todayg Mrs. Kaler has picked out the cast, and we have begun work on our play nThe Blundering Herdn- APRIL - 1955 - Went to play practice tonight. Edward Mrukowski shows signs of being an excellent horseman. may 10, 1955 - Presented our play 'The Blundering Herdn. Jack Moylan proved himself a realistic Chinaman. Bet he can talk faster than Floyd Gibbons. MAY - 1955 - Today talked over plane for our Jr.-Sr. Banquet. Haven't decided what we are going to give the seniors to eat. Mary Waldo suggested that we give a banquet without Weatsn, but that might not work so well. JUNE COMMANDER nose MAY - 1955 - Had a marvelous time at the banquet., The chicken a la king was so delicious that if it hadn't been against the rules of etiquette, Tony Kelner, Henry Leich, Harold Sonnenberg, and some of our other athletes would have asked for a second helping. JUNE - 1955 - School is closed for vacation. We are all free to sleep until ten for eleven! in the mornings from his bathing suit out of moth SEPTEMBER - 1955 - School has reopened and Juniors. Wonder why we were got too small. JANUARY - 1936 - now on. Heard William Lawson say he had taken balls and would soon have time for a grand splash we now have the honor of looking down on even the allowed to enter the 12th grade. Maybe the seats Class meeting to elect officers. Wilfred Hebert is the choice of the class for president, Mary Frances Finley for vice president, and Dorothy Miller for secretary. The class voted to pay for one half the price of an amplifying system for the school. JANUARY 20, 1956 - Began work on the play, Knapp as 'Lettyn and Herbert nMystery at Midnightn. Deduced that Frances Piilo as 'Oscarn would get the limelight quite often. Having a hard time to get Dorothy Miller to scream- MARCH 12-15, 1956 - Presented 'Mystery at Miunightn. Dorothy M11ler's screams are quite realistic--due to backstage tactics. Discovered that Delton Maple is the villain who watched the play out that Beatrice Winkel and through that hole in the scenery. Also found Eleanore Griebe are guilty of putting all those marks on the back of the scenery. MARCH 16, 1936 - Mrs. Kaler assigned us a little volume of literature to study. Oh well, as long as we have such excellent librarians as Ella Kaiser and Gladys Cudney we needn't worry. MARCH 16, 1956 - Seniors had their pictures taken today. Eileen Bauman and Margaret Gottschalk are impatient to see the proofs. asses zo, 1936 - Our popularity contest began today, and we are thinking of giving an amateur show. APRIL 2, 1936 - Presented first performance of the amateur show. Contestant's knees knocked together so that musical accompaniment was unnecessary. Discovered that Jean Cunningham and Ruth Schweigert have ambitions for opera. MAY - 1956 - Already wondering what the Juniors are planning in the line of food for our banquet. Elaine Garwood, Earl Blank, and Margaret Sadler are good at suggestions Gif the Juniors will accept thaml. MAY - 1956 - Impatient for the night of the prom. It's the 22nd, but it seems to be years away. Hope the music is good. JUNE 19, 1956 - This is our graduation night. Just one more step towards life's destiny! JUNE Z COMMANDER H lQ36 NAME Homer Akers Donna Dickinson Elda Frankiew Viola Ghiata William Gross Elsie Harrison June Johnson Edward Kolaczynski Wflliam Mantel Edith Nielen Orlando Romano Lillian Schwalm Jane Sloan Edward Sofranko John Tucker Frank Tumino Dorothy Walker Edith Waldo NAME Eileen Bauman Earl Blank Gladys Cudney Jean Cunningham Nancy De Sano Mary Frances Finley Roy Foster Elaine Garwood Margaret Gottschalk Eleanore Griebe Wilfred Hebert Donald Johnson Ella Kaiser Tony Kelner Frances Knapp William Lawson Henry Leich Delton laple Dorothy Miller Jack loylan Edward Mrukowski Herbert Piilo Margaret Sadler Harold Sonnenberg Ruth Schweigert Mary Waldo Beatrice Winkel JANUARY SENIOR CLASS SPECIALITIES NICKNAME 'Homer' 'Donnie' 'Frankie Evil! 'Louse' 'Redder' ll Junie I! Um!! 'Mantelovitch' 'Dedee' 'Orland' 'Toots' 'Janie' 'Bud' 'Skipper' 'Tamale' !lDotY1 'Edie' JUNE SENIOR CLASS SPECIALITIES NICKNAME 'Thelma' Nmnkyll nnappyn 'Jeannie' llnanll 'Finney' 'Windy' 'Crackers Ma le .msg nR0yn llDonll 'Ellie' 'Tony' 'Frankie' 'Willie' 'Ozzie' 'Yo Yo' Ulnotil 'Jack' Nm!! 'Herb' nuargn 'Spud' Nlrobyll' NPS I 'Beggy FAVORITE SAYING nwhat sayffn 'Oh, Miss Harrisl' 'That's what you think, kid' llNo?W 'Is that so?' 'Isn't that cute' 'Persona1ly, I think---' 'I'm superintending 'I'll be in school n 'Watch me' 'Oh, geel' Wann, what?' 'Hi, son' 'Shucks' 'Got your dues?' 'He makes me sick' 'Mr. Truax wants to FAVORITE SAYING Nnuokyll 'Howmany?' nwhy-?u llmrn ll Hon, darn itz' 'Sorta-kinda-lika--' 'It comes naturally' 'Sugar' 'Oh, dearl' 'Aw, goshl' 'Smoly Hokes' 'Aw, gnats' Hon, yeah?' 'Whoosis' 'Aw, nutsl' 'Yowsahl' 'Gettin' much?' 'Aw, geel' 'Oh, youl' 'That dope' 'Hi, there' this 30 6115 U68 see you 'Yahl I ban strong man' 'Tootle-oo' 'How?' 'Gee whiz' 'Aw g'wan' 'I'1l pop you onel' bn kn V' fi ::.f. V1-Z 1 4 X 9111 f 'l'G ',,u . , 2. 3, , f.,.., W '.5?4' , 1,1 ,N XII: Lf' 1- 4 , ,AY '.1 , , , ,. v ng. f Je, f if, , 1 I 5. , N . I ' 1 1, 'rf 1 M? wg K5 QS' C78 J ET' 'I .:' 1' K t' fix ,fff lv zgylxtg 1 'f g giglg, rag KN lm 5 Q ze ll n 1. il fi? i af I K f ,r. Pimp -45,43 iii,-g f'Y- ! f Fa' L '1 ffm f,2fQffIZ2f.'!i'!0'9f- ,Q I x 'f , .wifiif Z -,JUNE Z COMMANDER lose PROGRESS AT LINCOLN SINCE 1955 In the fa1l.of 1954 under the direction of Hr. Czuchna,the Lincoln Band was organized. The members of the band worked faithfully, and ln May 1955 they gave their first band concert. In November 1955 they gave another band concert. This time they wore their new uniforms of Purple and Gold. At the end of each year Lincoln put out a large review of the Railsplitter. In 1955, the first annual in book form called the nCom- mander was published. In the spring of 1955, grass was planted in front of the school. Along the front of the building, shrubs and trees were planted. Two new sidewalks were built on the school ground, and flowers were added as a border. All summer the grass was green, and up until the snow covered the lawn it was much more alive than any other lawn in the com- During this same year, our school was placed on the two-year accredited list by the University of Michigan. This was the first time that our school has received such recognition of scholarship. In the first semester of 1955, a number of clubs were formed for the benefit of the students. In the second semester of that year, new typewrlters were purchased to enable more students to take typewriting and commercial work. In February 1956, a Parent-Teachers association was organized. At present, plans are being made for the construction of a new addition at the south end of the building. This climaxes the Progress of Lincoln High School since the year 1955. Beluah Clark 11A Miss Harris - English Teacher EDUCATION AS A M ANS OF PROGRESS In the past century the people of the United States have pro- gressed very rapidly in every field they have undertaken. As an example, our mode of transportation has advanced from the stage coach to the modern airplane and automobile. In every other field this nation has progressed in the same rapid manner. What is responsible for this great progress? The educated and vastly improved minds of people have united to make possible this gi- gantic forward movement. Each person, however, who was a part of one of the past generations was an important factor in the progress of -,gyms Z COIVLMANQER IQBQ - this nation. Each person had to do his part to make possible this great progression. Now, we, the younger generation, must continue where they left off if this nation is to continue to advance. Each person in our own generation must educate himself, for he will have an important part to play in the progress of this nation. Let us then think of our high school education as a privilege rather than a compulsion. Let each person take his education as a means of continuing the progress of this nation, which has only been started by our predecessors. Ramon Kaufmann 11B Miss Bradford - English Teacher PROGRESS Does progress mean that we must advance and move forward by the blood of others? No, one cannot succeed in this way. Success may be attained through cheating, dishonesty, and anger, but BOOHBP or later the ladder that has been climbed in this way will become agen and decayed, and will fall under the strain, leaving all that has been accomplished undone. A friendly smile, a cheery hello, and a helping hand to a fellow rival will also help you along the way. Your aim should be high, and in progressing along the way, honesty, loyalty, and trustworthiness will add rungs to the ladder. Sacrifices must be made to succeed. Consider the other fellow as well as yourself. Jeal- ousy will weaken the ladder and bring about resentment. To progress is to proceed on the way of life to attain your goal, to strive for happiness and success. Whether the goal be for personal or business success it must be done honestly and well. Qualifications for progress include skill, friendliness, hon- esty, loyalty, trustworthiness, and initative. To progress is to go forward and move upward to achieve one's goal, and to be able to look back and see that all the rungs of the ladder are solid and sound. Mary Frances Finley 12A Mrs. Kaler - English Teacher p PROGRESS Rising from a low standard of living to a high standard of living is a form of progress. Centuries ago man was so uncivilized and barbarous that he killed man for food. He could neither read or write. Gradually he became civilized by going through different stages of life. JUNE Q COMMANDER 1936 The first stage was that of hunting and fishing. Man knew that in order to live he had to eat. So he hunted and fished for food. The pastoral stage started as aresult of the men going about in tribes. Each tribe had its own hunting grounds, and would not allow any other tribe on it. The tribes became large and it was hard to move from one section of the country to another, so they began to settle down in one section instead of roaming around all the time. In order to eat they knew that they must secure food by raising it themselves, so they conquered wild animals and raised them for food as well as trained them to work. This was the begin- ning of the agricultural age. Men planted seeds by hand, and did all the cultivatin by hand. This brought about the industrial stage because it became iiresome and hard to do the farm work by hand. Machines were reap1ng,along work that man invented to do the cultivating, planting, thrashing, with the many other machines invented to do the hard had to do. In other words, 'Progress is the change through which man goes in order to produce a better standard of living. 1955 1954 1955 1955 1955 1956 1956 1956 1956 Roberta Knapp 11B Miss Bradford - English Teacher 1.-la- i..-Q OUR PROGRESS LIST First Commander was published Band was organized School ground was improved Extra-curriculum activities were expanded School was placed on the two-year accreditted list by the U. of M. An amplifying system was presented to the school by the 1936 graduating classes. Health activities were included in curriculum Standardized tests were given by Principal Truax A large addition to the building was started JUNE Z COMMANDER H i936 DENTAL SERVICE AND GLASSES Through the generosity of the Ch11dren's Fund of Michigan, hundreds of needy children of this community received free dental service and glasses free of charge. The dentist, Dr. Gassaway, worked at the Washington School for five months and it is estimated that this service was worth three thousand dollars to the district. f About one hundred pairs of glasses were obtained which would have cost around eight hundred dollars. The examinations, which were re- stricted to only the neediest cases, were performed by Dr. Harold Pliskow, M. D. of Grace Hospital, Detroit, who is an eye specialist. The Ch1ldren's Fund cf Michigan, even though their budgets have been made out for the year agreed to Dr. Spring's request to take care of our neediest cases. Besides this, the Optometric Research Foundation which is sup- ported by optometrists and oculists in the Detroit metropolitan area has made a complete examination of all children's eyes in the district free of charge. The recommendations and report of each child we sent home to the parent. This foundation does not supply glasses but gives its time free for the examination, and bears all expense connected with the examination. It was through the efforts of Dr. Arthur W. Spring, our superin- tendent, that the services of these foundations were directed to the needs of the district. JUNE W COMMANDER M I 1 J Q36 SCHOOL SONGS Dear Lincoln High Dear Lincoln High, you know we love you, And we'l1 fight for you tonight. Dear Lincoln High, we're dreaming of you, And your colors purple and gold, And though sometimes we get discouraged, When our chance to score seemsslim, But when we think for what we're righting, We're just sure you're bound to win. Rah! Rah! On Ye Braves On Ye Braves of Lincoln High School Pass the ball down the line, Pass the ball clear round old--lname of the opposing teaml A basket sure this time Rah! Rah! Rah! On Ye Braves of Lincoln High School Fight on for your fame. Fight! Fellows fight! And we will win this game. SCHOOL CHEERS 1. When you're up, you're up When You're down, you're down When you're up against Lincoln You' e upside down. r 2. Your pep, your pep !ou've got it, now use it, Doggone it, don't losg it. Your pep, your pep. 3. Basketball, basketball Basketball boys, You make the baskets And we'll make the noise. 4. Li-11-line-co-oo-coln L-1-n-c-o-1-n Lincoln! 5. We want a touchdown Kkeep repeating! 6. Fight fight, right, right, Lincoln, Lincoln, Fight right, right, fight, Lincoln, Lincoln, - non: v. Purple and Gold fight, fight, Who fight, wo fight, Purple and Gold Fight, right. r.-S 1-' . , , -Y- W 4 x :1j k -21.2, :H Ea Ei XM xx : i, 'X E W xl XXV .1 L5 fs 31 Nw ff '12 ig'-X L5 7 N , ff-- ,fk '. .ig 7 4Tf 1 if 5 4 ,- q fa -' f' 6' 1 G in . J1 V f - -1.' - '-2 ' : f I W ' - If ' 2i4f fC- l' .E+ C O M P L I M E N T S of M R. B n d M R S. M E R L E T Y L E R C O M P L I M E N T S M R, B E N M A Y School Board Member M R. W I L L I A M S School Board Member T R I C H C O M P L I M E N T S of M R. L I T T L E School Board Member M R. WM. G School Board Member C O M P L I M E N T S of . M I L L E R S O N N Y B 0 Y M A R K E T S 22955 vm Dyke Complete line of Groceries, Meats, Vegetables Finer Foods for Less Plaza 0634 We Deliver Dry Goods Furnishings for all the family Curtains and Bedding J. F E L D M A N 18050 Mt. Elliott Ave. 14 years at this address Detroit, Michigan Shoes L ane-Davenport Meyerco. HRCHNECTS Sf Eixieiivzm iioliowiivfimi Did 9. Detroit Michigan mmm O F xilwefclon Jamfor 5 I C Dm ldlnglwafnfafggiigy Equzprwnt Cfeamnq alsofvldwrfalg I l X W Randolph 79l6'f7.9l7 Comp! nrmeni'S of J' THE GREAT ARF STORE NINE My nom: VAN DYKE LLANS TEXACO SERVICE L I B E R T Y S H 0 W 0 8 Dy ea ng B E N B U C K Service QUALITY MEATS R G 8527 Continental at Piper 22255 Van Dyke CGMPLI IVIENTS B623 ATHLETIC ASSGCIATION LINCOLN 1-HGH SCHOOL scoff- ER BQQL C LS. G FPEPM-SIN omp amenfs Go., J O Courjfgrg enter me otorlnge' TEN MILE qionogmo COHPLIMENTS of FLATTENGERVS MARKET 9 Mile k Van Dyke JONES FUNERAL HOME Calls Attended Promptly Day an Night 50 Qualman Ave. Centerline, Mich COMPLIMENTS Phone Centerline 8077 of Ambulance Service HEWMINGSEN'S MEAT MARKET 21550 Van Dyke Corner of Orchard M I K E H C C O R R Y I D A ' S L U N C H R O O M PLUMBING and HEATING 0 P E N - D A Y - N I G H T 8238 Chalmers AVG. Van Dyke, lich. VAN DYKE - 9 MILE ROAD THANK YOU-ADVERTISERS We wish to extend a hearty our advertisers for your fine spirit of cooperation. Without your splendid help this could not have been a success. our next annual as fine cooperation and help as you have extended to us this year. note of thanks to you our fourth annual May we ask of you for To you our readers, we suggest that our adver- tisers deserve your patronage. backed your children in their endeavors. They have loyally 2099 Vrn Dyke Near Ershf Mole Road Phovm es - Pl a z a 1250-1251 e Ce11fe1-Lmo-9153 RIVARD BROS -966- Two Pfaces To Serve You Beffer Our SuPer Service Sfafmn Cohvemenflj located Af l385'2 Van Dyke AfM9Nlcl1oIS RJ. Defrafl: Machayan Phones PL 82a f070 f07f D D I M o R 81 11 M R T G t d O 0 I n M a k o A U T o H E P I R SAUSAGES HAMS 1: E111 1: t d BACONLARD CENTERLINE, uxcn. RUSSGH E Lynch MD. 25!36 Van Dyke Ave. A Next fo Defroff Edison Co. Co Plmenio 10 B LA 55 COMPLIM NTS OF K R O G E R ' S STUDEBAKER R VAN DYKE When You Want the Very Best Meats and Groceries at the Lowest Possible Prices Come to our Store STAR MARKET 22140 Van Dyke COLLIN'S GROCERY STORE Groceries - Candy - Meats B204 9 Mile Road E. K A R L ' S S E R V I C E HI - SPEED GAS 5 OIL ACCESSORIES 7054 9 Mile Rd. East Van Dyke, Michigan Advertising Department Personnel Tony Kelner. Leo Saarm, and John Sonnenberg are the three boys who have done the art work on this annual. Their activity has bright- ened and enllvened our book, and we know, as you look at their gay illustrations, that you too would like to say 'Thank you' to them. The boys cannot adequately thank lr. Truax who organized the advertising department of our book, and Mr. Czuchna who helped in the placement of the art work. Appreciation of Commercial Debt we wish to express our appreciation to Miss Nelson and her typing girls for their willing cooperation, their earnest efforts, and splendid work they have done on our 'Commander'. Lincoln High can well be proud of its Commercial Department. ComfgFI:menI5 A! QQLBQ ST JOQEPH, mo, K E L N E R ' S Compliments of GROCERIES k W I L L I A H L A W S 0 MEATS VAN DYKE 7228 Chalmers J 0 S E P H R I V A Compliments Quality Hardware 20911 Van Dyke Phone Whittier 5506 FRANK G. PLOWICK k SON White Star Super Service Van Dyke at King K O L A C Z Y N S K I ' General Grocery Van Dyke k Cadillac Compliments of cmnmucn w. THEUT Phe. nrugguu Van Dyke, Michigan Cofrnpffmvenfs Sfarzle 'S Depf. Sfore Shop Wffr Confzcfence Van Dyke ' at Sfudebaker Cor'1PleteElccTr1caI SCVVICC Haste Bros. S Z53llVANDYKE csnrmuNs,rncH. 05 VAN DYKE CORNER FISHER ll,ht'POVCY HPPLDHCC PERMANENT WA man ogwas he V5 FOR APP OINTMEN ENTERLINE General E Iecfrlc Bef,-a 9eraTo Grunow HBJ I 0 VE SELLTHE BEST GOL SERVICE THE BEST OL CONPLIJIIEN T5 fF!HNh M. 13165256 manager VanDYkc marcus Branch Commanwealflu Cor-'nmercnal State Ben H nrrnommrrnanu Y' comPlg!'ments L C SMITH K. CORONA T YPEWHITEH5-I NC. I4 noon annum 'raven DETFIOIT C ompllments of Il C'lass WHEHEALL f-V3iEND5f1EET Cerzllerfme Bowffngm lcy5 nG.Zof P5 Hesfuranf 25325W9nDyke mmm fur FILL wmv HOOK PHOIY6 COOKING C6fYTc'f3LHY6 Sfamcldrcf 5 School KL fOl 7POI'?f OU! 5-M1cH1GfaN SEOTING--SCHOOL SUPPLIE5 PIHY GROUND EQUIPMENT moomf-wromy KQUIPFIENT 9160 Represenfcd By E- Beecf 1511 Sfanford H of Hoya! Ooh Dn Ros: n Dcntwst Ccnicrlrne Joseph Le-rch and Sons GvoCer1e5 Feed G65 87,2 EGSI qrfulc mood D cfwcenlaper Horraine CGM POLIMENT 5 JdCHSOV2COdH'.Ul wbGrColnc. C cal- PasmT-Lumber BUILDER5 SUPPLIE 5 as HARDWARE G ref: OT of HM1lcmc:f.VarvD1keaJl l0mileRd PL aza M69 ALBERT CARRIER 7.555 HUDSON AVENUE fhawdust lvlamufacfurcr BHG of LOAD LOTS VAN DYITEJVXICHIGHN COIVIPLIIVIENTS GF :FAQS QM my CGMPLIMENTS OF 11 A CLASS The Jos. A.L!OY7GS A9 env fnc. Refnyesentaffves 6eo.S1al7frrfS Geo. Holsfem Baselme Deffmf 1622 Umcm Guarcffam Efclsffy. fnsurance of aff Kmcfs P1aza5B30 COMPLIMENTS FEDERAL PIPE k TUBE CO. of New A Used A. Ohmer Printer Pipe, Structural Steel, Plumbing Heating Supplies, Valves k Fittings E052 Saxon Ave. Sam Marienthal 6464 McN1cho1s Rd. C 0 M P L I M E N T S C O M P L I M E N T S L. S. R O S E N B U R G of A U D I T O R S GIRLS Centerline, Michigan L. A. A. Scif-1p!im3pfs of M E W. KALER'S KATERING SERVICE We cater for Banquets, Parties, Receptions Pionios, etc. 5035 Lakeview Ave. For Reservation CALL LENNOX 5200 C O M P L I M E N T S BEST WISH S M. E. B A C H M A N , M. D. 20719 Ven Dyke Baseline A1 C O I P L I H E N T S of 0 f C H R I S T H E B R I S T 0 W M H B O E A D A K SUPERVISOR E R E R T R N S Y 22918 Van Dyke 9 Mile Road I. W. F I S H 18024 Mt. Elliott Avenue D E T R O I T C 0 M P L I M E N T S of T E D S A U T 0 S U P P L Y 20524 van Dyke Corner of 8 Mile Road C O M P L I M E N T S of 10 - A C L A S S C O M P L I M E N T S of ADA'S BEAUTY SHOP 22627 Van Dyke Centerline 3970 Hours 9-7 Weekdays----Saturday 9-9 A R T ' S BERT WARRVS Q U A L I T Y N A R K E T SINCLAIR SERVICE 22730 V k 22866 an Dy e V A n D y k e BATTERIES---TIRES---ACCESSORIES B 0 U L T O N H A R D W A R E Electric, Gas, Water k Phone bills payable. Honey orders sold. 22712 Van Dyke Thanks To Our Janitors We wish to publicly express our thanks to our Janitors, Mr. Balke, Br. Hilliard, and Mr. Gross for their many considerate deeds of kindness during this unusually crowded and disturbing time. 1 -v .1 X, 1 mv u IMA, f 1 -'S-2 . 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