Lincoln High School - Commander Yearbook (Warren, MI)

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: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.

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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.