Lincoln High School - Commander Yearbook (Warren, MI)

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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

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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.

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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.