Lincoln High School - Lincolnian Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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THE LINCOLNIAN 17 1 ATHLETICS. Claude N. Stirman, ’10. As Alexander the Great wept because there was not an- other world to conquer, so did the Lincoln High School foot- ball team of 1910. Our coach tried hard to get games for the team. Sumner could not play because they did not have enough boys. Why we did not play St. Joe is a mystery. We sent them two letters, but received no reply. The boys were very anxious to show that they were equally as fit to win games as the team of ' 09, and also to show that Lincoln has not lost her best material in athletics. , This was the team: G. Perry, C. White, B. Smith, G. Moore. P. Crosthwait, R. Bailey, M. Hull, C. Stirman, E. Jordori, J. Roberts, C. Stroud. J. Harrison. Lincoln also had a baseball team which could not secure games, although they tried every possible means. In my esti- mation Lincoln had the best material for baseball this year than in the last four years. The team was composed of the following: G. Bell, C. Roland, R. Lewis, C. Saunders, C. Stroud, G. Pinckney, C. Stirman, M. Hull, J. Harrison, E. Jor- don, F. Kay. The boys did not allow themselves to get stiff, however. They united and bought themselves a pair of boxing gloves. These they used until not a piece of the leather can be found anywhere. B. Smith won the heavy weight title by defeating C. Stroud. G. Pinckney was champion middle weight, Smith champion light weight and F. Trueman champion P er weight. The Senior girls, after many months of discussion, deci to play basket-ball. This has been mentioned before, but nutil this year did they go into action. There were no inter- scholastic games, but the girls enjoyed themselves just the same and were benefited by the exercise. Our kinsmen across the river were made a present of a gymnasium last year. This is the thing that Lincoln High School is patiently waiting for. A gymnasium with proper equipment does more good than some of the industrial train- ing we receive. Exercise keeps our minds always grasping for higher things; while the industrial training we receive only keeps us in one position all the time. There are many students in the High School who would be benefited by a gymnasium. After school a larger number of the younger students are idle until about 6 in the evening, while they could be building up strength and he alth in the gymnasium.

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16 THE LINCOLNIAN Brydie are bring forth material that astonish the public. They display ability to portray the most complex characters and to act the most difficult parts with an ease that would do credit to the most experienced along this line. Members of all classes participate in this work and the results of their steadfast ef- forts during the year is the drama which is annually presented to the public. The success of these plays are without a doubt due to the untiring energy and zealous work of Miss lirydie. What is said here on this subject is only a small part of what might be said. The public looks forward to the presentation of one of these dramas as an annual treat, and “The Tempest, a five-act play by William Shakespeare, given this year, is no exception; unless it be “exceptionally good.’; ' It is accompanied with music rendered by Mr. Tyler, which adds much to the effectiveness of the play. The stage setting made by Mr. Evans produces a realistic effect that would not otherwise be. Arthur Toney, TO, has the principal part , taking the char- acter of “Prospero;” Carl Saunders, T2, “Antonio;” Thos. Perry, TO, “King of Naples;” Charles Stroud, T2, ' Ferdinand;” Miss Sarah Richardson, T2, “Ariel,” and Miss Mattie Johnson “Miranda.” The three-act drama produced this year by the Senior class is well worthy of mention. This play was written by a committee of three, Anne Swanson, Thomas Perry and Claude Stirman. We were assisted by Mr. Cook, but the success was largely due to our own efforts. Hazel Miller, TO. RECIPE FOR FLUNKS. “Take a string of b .ffs, stir in a pound of thin excuses; add a few stalls according to taste ; sift in an abundance of ath- letic enthusiasm ; flavor with moonshine caught on the numer- ous evenings strolls, then stuff with one night ' s cramming and serve hot at the end of the term.” — Most Noble Verdant Freshies. % A Fruit Mixture. “How pretty the bride looks with those orange blossoms !” “Yes; she’s a peach.” “They make a fine pair (pear), don’t they?” “They do that, and she is the apple of his eye.” Character is a fabric woven in the slow loom of time out of the threads of experience and thought. — Oriaham.

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18 THE LINCOLNIAN LINES TO JUNIORS. Farewell to you, dear Juniors, We take it much to heart. But console ourselves by saying That the best of friends must part. We hope some day to meet you, Upon life’s broader plain ; Sharing with members of your race. The knowledge which you have gained. We are now beginning a battle That cannot be won in a day. But by steady perseverance, Success will come our way. The world wants men and women Who will and who can do. But before we say a last farewell We leave a motto with you: “Lives of great men should all remind you,” You can be as great as they : “And departing leave behind you” That which time cannot decay. Arthur Toney. ’10. SOCIETY NOTES. The Senior Club gave a series of parties in the past year, each one being successful. We were entertained by the fol- lowing: Grant Moore, 1214 Woodland: Hazel Miller. 1414 E. 17th street: Miss Anna H. Jones, 2444 Montgall; Claudia Jen- kins, 1324 Vine street. Mr. Thos. 1’errv and Mr. Arthur Toney, Class ’10, will study medicine in Chicago next year. Miss Clara Holland, formerly of L. H. S.. spent Christmas holidays in Kansas City. Miss Holland is a Junior in Wilber- force University. Rev. S. W. Bacote has started on a trip abroad. He will visit the principal European cities. We are glad to know that Miss Claudia Jenkins, ' 10, is doing successful work as secretary- of Allen Chapel Sunday school. We wish her success. One of the members of our faculty decided he was making enough money for two. He acted on this impulse and as a result we have with us Mrs. Gerald Tyler, formerly Miss Ray Campbell, of St. Louis, Mo.