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

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T 1 1 E LINCOLNIAN 23 formed our club, “The Junior Club.” We had ambition and an aim in life. It is the aim that makes the person, and without it we would be nothing more than force and weight. We knew that a well ascertained and generous pur- pose gave vigor, direction and per- severance to all our efforts, for nature holds for each of us all that we need to make us useful and happy. But she requires us to labor and labor hard for all that we may get. There was a great work lying before us, just as the blue ocean lies out beyond the rocks. We did something each day that would help us on to a larger life of soul, and every word and deed brought joy and gladness and us nearer to a perfect life. We made a success of nearly every undertaking. Our progress was wonderful, and at the end of the school term we were able to give the “Seniors” a farewell recep- tion, and each Senior invited his friends and parents. After dancing- a few games they were served with refresh- ments. We parted to await the open- ing of our next school term. During our vacation our memory and thoughts were of dear old Lincoln High. So at last we were called back to assume our school duties. We entered this time as “Dignified Seniors.” We were mature now in school duties to a certain extent. So we went directly to work so as not to lose any time. We reorganized our club, this time the “Senior ' Club.” It was one of the largest school club or- ganizations for many years. With Alonzo Brooks as our President and Miss Anna H. Jones our advisor and Treasurer. We gave many socials and all were largely attended. Then we gave several programs, all of which were a success. We did not shrink from con- tact with anything except bad morals. We moved onward and upward. We were the first to even attempt to give an operetta. But the different musical talents in our class a re numerous, es- pecially vocal. We shall continue to strive upward and onward, and remain in good society, for society is far more apt to pay its dues to the individual than the individual to society. Society is the field where sexes meet on the terms of equality, as it becomes all men to seek the best of society because of w the benefits they receive from it. ALUMNI NOTES. Mr. Dorsey Brown of the class of ’01 lias a fine moving oicture show in this city located at 2 205 Vinc JS t- Mrs. Maggie Smith Clay is still prin- cipal of the Rosedale school. Me Campbell and I l, Qiislon are the only graduates of L. H. S. that are engaged in the drug business in Kansas City and are doi ng a fine business. le 300 or more graduates of Lin- coln High School there has not been one that has ever been convicted of any crime in this or any other state in the United States. Does higher education fo r the negro pay? Miss Goldie Walker of the class of ’09 is at the .University of Chicago. Miss Marguerite Smith of the class of ’10 is new a substitute at the summer school of this city. ‘ Miss Willie Belle Tooley of the class of ’10 entered into the matrimgnial cir- cle. She married a wealthy farmer. We are very glad to know that Miss Hazel Miller of the class ’10 took a successful course at a business college of this city. Mr. James Fourd of the class ’08 is now at the Palace Drug Store. Mr. David Emery of the class ’06 is now married and living in Kansas City, Kansas. Mr. G. W. K. Love, ’01, is still hold- ing his position in the City Hall. Miss Lulu Knox of class ’09 is putting in a successful year at Emporia study- ing music. Mrs. Willa Bigsby of class ’97 is still matron of the Lincoln High School. Miss Wertie Blackwell of the class ’09 is at Howard University, Washing- (

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22 THE LINCOLNIAN Now, that he was going west to seek his fortune he determined to tel! her his thoughts and ask her to wait and try to care for him. Imagine his joy when he found that she was in a plight similar to his own and that she really did care for him Let us unite our lives and go west together, darling,” he said This was rather sudden but as they were both energetic young people they decided to get off at the next station, hunt up a preacher and be married As they walked the streets of the strange city they began telling each other the cause of their sudden flight from New York She could not recall just now the young man ' s name, if she had heard it — but she was sure, she told Robert, that he was unbearably stupid and mercenary. She was going west to teach — that is she thought that she might be able to do so since her father intended to force her to marry this horrid young man Then he. in his turn, told of his father trying to force him into a sim- ilar union with the daughter of some odious business associate. Suddenly the fact dawned upon him but not be- ing |ititc sure, he asked. “Have you thought of the name of vour once in- tended?” No. dear.” said she, but his father is the head of the ‘Atlas Machine Works ' and — ” as he sized her by the arm and turned around, What are you about? Where are you going? Rack to New York I he exclaimed. Rack to New York? You will not take me! lie laughed aloud and al! but hu rued her in the crowd that surged through the streets. Mv darling, we are a pair of idiots, my father is President .of the Atlas Machine works. Let us go and get their blessings. o CLASS HISTORY. Rcatrice Segars ’ll. In the fall 1907 over one hundred verdant boys and girls entered Lincoln High School to assume the duties of Frcshie ' s. As duty rounds out the whole of life from our entrance into it until our exit from it, we began to thrive for the duty that would make us superior to inferiors, and equal to God and man. Wherever there is power to use or to direct there is an opportunity devolving upon us. We went to our class gaily and full of glee, and as several teachers remarked; after being beset with unavoidable annoyances, vexations, cares and harassing events, it was a pleasure for our class to enter. We seemed to drive out all the gloom that had rested there for several hours previously. Now while still Fresh ies, we formed a club known as the Freshman Club, and we made a success of it, both social- ly and financially, under the direction of Miss O. A. Sasportas. Then the school term closed, and we parted. When time came for us to return to school we entered school as the “Sophis- ticated Sophs,” inspired by the thought that we must stand by our post and die there if necessary: Re like the hero, “dare nobody,” “will strongly,” and never falter in the path of duty. After- a few months we reorganized, but this time The Sophomore Club.” We worked hard and studied diligently. Our will was free to choose between the right and wrong course. But on the other hand the course is nothing unless followed by immediate action. To ac- complish our purpose we knew we had to face all difficulties and oppositions, but with all these in mind we struggled on, came out victorious in the end. Now. sorry that June had arrived, we went home to spend the hot aiid weary days in gloominess and dreadful medi- ' tation. The months rolled on, and the faithful entered -upon the field again. Rut this time we were “Brilliant Jun- iors, full of enthusiasm. Our con- science set us upon our feet and held us upright. We now began to feel that choicest gift in the bounty of Heaven, committed to our wise and diligent keeping, associated with countless ben- efits and priceless boons which Heaven alone has power to bestow. This is life. It is a crowning triumph or a dis- astrous defeat, or in. other words, just like you make it and will it to be. We sought to inspire and a will with a brave spirit meet it. So we

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24 THE LINCOLNIAN ton, 1). C, taking a course in pharmacy. Miss Inez Page of the class ' 03 is now the clerk at Lincoln High School and iya valuable assistant to the principal. x Miss Lorraine Richardson of the class v ' 07 is now a successful teacher at the Ganrison School, this city. ’ ' Mr. Grant Moore of the class ’10 made second year at Hampton Institute vat Hampton, Virginia. Mr. Thos. Perry of class ’10 is now living in Wichita, Kansas. Miss Sofa P»oaz and her sister, Flora, will graduate this spring ; the former front Fisk University and the latter from Tuskegee. Mr. Edward Thompson of the class ’08 has charge of the assembly hall at Lincoln High School. Mr. Edward Maker, ’09, is still at the University of Kansas taking a college course. Mr. Frank Watkins has taken unto himself a bride. He was with the class of ’09. Mir. David Crosthwait is at ' Purdue University. He was with the class of ’09. . Mr. Frank Vincent. Misses Lula Shelby and Grace . Numan, all of the class ’00. arc at Manhattan Kans. Mr. Claude N. Stirman of the class of ’10 took unto himself a bride. By his marriage the class of 1011 is minus one pupil. M ' is.ses Neosho Venerable and Estel- lene Greer of the class of ’09 are still at I . U. Miss Carrie Nunley of the class of ' 02 is ill at her home, 1622 College Ave. Miss Fannie Taylor of the class of ’05 is very ill at her home in Huntsville, Mo. As we go to press we have to chronicle the sad death of Miss Alberta Bailey of the class ’08, at her home 1005 Agnes. Mr. Henry Collins of the class of ' 02 will complete his course in theology this year at Wilberforce University and re- ceive the degree of Bachelor of Divinity. Mr. Thos. MtcCampl el! of the class of ’08 who formerly completed a course in pharmacy at K. U. is now a full- fledged M. D. — Washburne College. . Mrs. Irene Leaves Everett of class ’05 is now in a beautiful home of her own in Kansas Citv. Kans. HUMOROUS NEWS A conversation between 2 Attack ' s boys. Boy No. 1. If you don’t like that I ' ll light you. Take olT your coat. I am not afraid of you.” Boy No. 2. O, 1 don’t want to fight you. because 1 know 1 kin whip you. 1 am from the Phillip school and I cleans up at fighting. I am a bad duck ; I suck eggs, and rotten ones at that. So you belter put your coat on, coze if I starts at you I’ll clean up Vine St. with you.” A SHORT NOTICE. Mis Ladd. 1 am goin to tek a week off beginin tonight.” Are you going to quit, am 1 not pay- ing you enough ?” ( )h. yessum, dat aint it. You re- member I got off to go to a funeral bout four weeks back?” Yes,” said Mrs. Ladd. Well, I gwine marry de corpse bus- band. SOME PHYSICS. Mr. P.— B. IT, tell us about wave length. ’’ B- R. — I don’t know that, hut can tell you ablaut ‘yellow light. ' Mr. P. — Well, tell that then. B. R. — “The yellow light shines bright thro’ the night. Mr. P.— to B. Y.— B. Y„ you seem to be verv fond of the Ikivs.” B. Y.— I am.” Mr. P.— Well I think I’ll have some- body to draw you one.” B. Y. — (), 1 would rather have a real one.” Some Psychology. G. N. G. — What race of people have great imaginary power?” Cordell W.— “Poets-.” (j. N. G. — In what two races are smell and taste more useful?” A. W.— Animals.” G. N. G. — What do we mean when we say, ‘We have ears and hear not; eyes and sec not’?” C. W. — Well, I think it means that you are color blind.” G. N. G.— Sit down, C. W. You are just guessing.”